Assistant jobs in london, greater london

Are you passionate about the vision of the church to transform communities? If so, this is the opportunity for you.

Location: Islington, office-based

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

Hours: Monday - Friday, 9.30am - 5.30pm (With some out-of-hours work needed for events such as our Spear Celebrations)

Salary: from £27,000

We are interviewing on a rolling basis.

Application pack: Have a look at our application pack for more information about the role and Resurgo

We are now recruiting for a Lead Coach in Islington - an outstanding opportunity to work as part of a local church to deliver the Spear Programme.

You’ll be working with the local church to manage the delivery of Resurgo's award-winning Spear Programme. Over the last 20 years, Spear has supported more than 11,000 young people across the UK with the work-ready skills and mindset they need to succeed in employment, no matter the challenges they face. But we don’t want to stop there.

We believe each young person has huge potential. If you do too, and you have the skills and heart to see their lives transformed – join us.

In this role, you’ll be responsible for:

The Lead Coach is primarily responsible for overseeing the training room and group sessions with young people. You will help shape the training environment and will confidently adapt and deliver materials and sessions to work within the group’s development towards work readiness.

Delivery of Spear Programme - Group and 1:1 coaching [60%]

• Preparing and coaching Spear Foundation sessions and 1-1s, ensuring that young people are engaged, retained and work-ready by the end of this initial phase of the programme.
• Building relationships with young people on the programme and managing culture, and attitudes in the training room.
• Adapting the Spear coaching material according to the needs of the Trainees and managing behaviour effectively.

Delivery of Spear Career [20%]

• Delivering weekly Spear Career sessions (including running workshops with past Trainees), maintaining records and reporting on statistics, and creatively developing ongoing relationships with Spear Trainees.

Training the Asssistant Coach [10%]

• Contributing towards the training and developing of the Assistant Coach by modelling excellent coaching and giving regular feedback.

Trainee recruitment [10%]

• Developing relationships with Job Centres and local referral agencies to ensure that the maximum number of Spear Trainees are enrolled on each programme. This involves liaising with referral agencies, active face-to-face recruitment and monitoring recruitment statistics.

Continuous professional development

• Continually engaging in professional development, including being part of Resurgo’s wider coaching programmes and supporting the Church Partnerships Managers with overall team training and development.

Personal qualities we're looking for:

• An active Christian, passionate about personally representing the values and beliefs of Resurgo and the partner church
• You have demonstrable experience as a coach, or a background in youth work or teaching, and are keen to develop these skills further
• You have a heart for young people and releasing their potential, no matter what challenging circumstances they are facing
• Effective interpersonal skills and high emotional intelligence with a sense of humour and fun
• You are great at building relationships, with solid communication skills
• Good administrative and organisational skills, working well under pressure with the ability to prioritise workload

You can expect:

• A genuine commitment to upskilling you through impressive training opportunities:
  • Support and funding to complete your professional coaching accreditation
  • Progression opportunities through professional development 1-1s, and a dedicated Church Partnerships team.
  • Equipping you to have autonomy in your role, through a culture of ‘high challenge, high support’
• A fun, supportive culture where you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work
• A worshipping community, where you can pray and worship with your colleagues
• Summer and autumn staff conference days, plus a two-night Christmas retreat

A couple of things to note:

• This role requires occasional evening work, for our termly Spear Celebrations (where we celebrate our trainees as they complete the initial six weeks of the programme)
• In the event of a job offer, a DBS check will be requested.

Resurgo is a charity with a mission to transform society, of which the Spear Programme is just one part. We use our expertise in coaching and impact management to equip other organisations to cultivate change. Find out more about our work here.

Location: London (Hybrid – 4 days office / 1 day home working after probation)

Contract: Full-time, permanent

Reporting to: Senior Producer & Film Unit Manager

Salary range: £26,000 – £29,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Benefits:

• Private healthcare package
• Generous pension contributions, increasing with each year of service
• Annual leave of 28 days (including 8 public holidays), increasing by 2 days each year
• of service, plus 1 personal day per year and extended paid leave over Christmas
• Cycle-to-work scheme

About the Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF)

The Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF) works internationally to protect the natural world and defend the human rights of those who depend on it. We use powerful films, campaigns, and investigations to expose abuses and drive systemic change, from illegal fishing and deforestation to climate breakdown and threats to environmental defenders.

We believe in equity, transparency, and justice - empowering communities on the frontlines of environmental crises and amplifying their voices to secure lasting change.

About the Role

This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for a motivated and creative individual to start their career in environmental film production and campaigning.

As Production Assistant, you will play a vital supporting role within EJF’s Film Unit — helping to research, edit, and organise visual content that strengthens our campaigns. You will learn from experienced producers and editors, gaining hands-on experience in documentary and campaign filmmaking, research, and digital storytelling.

Key Responsibilities

• Support pre-production research, including desk-based location scouting, logistics, and preparation of concise briefs
• Assist in fact-checking and proofreading scripts, captions, and reports
• Select highlights from rushes and compile clip reels for producers and editors
• Support the creation of engaging short videos for social media and events
• Prepare graphics, text, and subtitles; make amendments following feedback
• Organise and archive digital assets — processing and tagging photos and footage
• Help source archive, fair-use footage, and music for editors
• Contribute creative ideas and support for new content across campaigns
• Assist the Film Unit in day-to-day tasks to ensure smooth production workflows

Essential Skills and Attributes

• Strong attention to detail, factual accuracy, and organisational skills
• Familiarity with Adobe Premiere Pro
• Basic knowledge of After Effects, Audition, Photoshop or Lightroom
• Understanding of social media formats and trends
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• A collaborative mindset - comfortable taking direction and feedback
• A genuine interest in environmental and human rights issues
• A willingness to learn, adapt and develop technical and creative skills

Desirable Skills

• Experience filming or using cameras in field or studio environments
• Experience using InDesign, Illustrator, or other design tools
• Basic understanding of editing workflows or file structuring
• Foreign language skills

How to Apply

Please send your CV and a short cover letter (maximum 1 page) explaining why you are the right person for this role to the email address provided.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.

EJF is an equal opportunities employer

EJF is committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplace. We welcome and strongly encourage applications from all backgrounds, particularly those underrepresented in the environmental and media sectors.

As EA to the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), this role has a primary focus in providing comprehensive administrative support to the CMO, in collaboration with the wider Directors’ office team and the CMO’s direct reports.

They will be responsible for delivery of smart and strategic diary management for the CMO and handling administrative tasks on the CMO’s behalf. This will be done in close collaboration with the key contacts (internal and external), including, where appropriate, acting as central point for preparation of related papers, meeting scheduling; comprehensive minute-taking is also required.

The successful candidate will have the following: 

• Considerable experience in an EA / PA or senior-level equivalent administrative capacity within an Executive environment (business or charity sector)

• Experience in formal minuting and report drafting

• Proven experience in safeguarding sensitive and confidential information accordingly, with a core understanding of prioritisation

• Excellent communication (in all mediums), interpersonal, and organisational skills, including building and maintaining key relationships in a senior space

• Exceptional administrative and organisational skills, with a focus on complex and strategic diary management

If that sounds like you, this may be the role for you!

The closing date for the receipt of a completed application is Wednesday 10th December at 10:00am

Position: Learning Support Assistant

Ambitious About Autism is a national charity for autistic children and young people. We stand with autistic children and young people, champion their rights, and create opportunities. We run specialist education services, an award-winning employment programme, and children and young people are at the heart of our charity's decision-making, policy work, and campaigning.

(Please note, this role may not meet the criteria for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship) 

In this role, you will work on a 1:1 basis with our autistic learners. You will provide support to learners so that they can access the curriculum whilst also promoting their independence and self-esteem through community-led activities.

School: Ambitious College, Pears Campus, Capital City College Tottenham, N15 4FY
Contract Type: Full time, Permanent (Hours: 9am – 4.30pm)
Salary: £25,837 to £27,165 (based on experience)

About the School:
Ambitious College is an independent specialist day college dedicated to supporting autistic young people aged 16–25. Our educational approach focuses on the individual at all times. We offer a highly personalised curriculum and positively support our learners to acquire new skills and take part in everyday life. We are located within two mainstream further education college campuses: the College of Haringey, Enfield and North East London, and West Thames College, West London.

Through a range of partnerships with local businesses, community groups, and our mainstream college partners, we also offer opportunities to learn in the community. This combined approach – personalised education, positive support, and real work experience – delivers results. It allows our young people to achieve their goals, fulfil their potential, and go on to lead active lives in their community. Ambitious College's values define how we work and ensure that children and young people with autism are at the heart of all that we do.

As part of the Ambitious About Autism team, you will enjoy the following benefits:

• Term-time only role (yet paid across 52 weeks)

• A competitive salary of up to £26,502 with an increase every September

• Free healthy breakfast available every day

• State-of-the-art autism-specific training including person-centred approaches, positive behaviour support, medical training, and understanding sensory needs

• Working with experts in the autism sector with 1:1 meetings and training provided

• Eye test vouchers, season ticket loans, and a cycle-to-work scheme

• Employee Assistance Programme to help you balance your work, family, and personal life

• Continuous professional development including access to coaching and mentoring as well as e-learning and online training courses

Start date: January 2026 

(Please note, the official job title for this role is a Specialist Teaching Assistant)

Ambitious About Autism is committed to fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion at every level of our organisation. We warmly welcome applications from all qualified candidates, valuing the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives they bring. We encourage applications from individuals regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or parental status, disability, or age.

Our recruitment process promotes equal opportunities, and we are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities or additional needs throughout the recruitment process. Please contact our Recruitment Team for accommodations. We recognise disability as a physical or mental impairment that significantly and long-term affects a person's ability to perform day-to-day activities, as defined by the UK Equality Act 2010. All applications will be considered solely on merit, aligned with our mission to support autistic children and young people.

Ambitious About Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. As part of our Safer Recruitment checks, an online search may be carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

The safeguarding responsibilities of the post are as per the job description and person specification.
Whether the post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance.

We are looking for an individual with a passion for international education and cultural exchange to join the Fulbright Awards team. 

You will be responsible for supporting the programme managers in all aspects of the administration of the Fulbright Award programmes with a particular emphasis on the US Awards side where US individuals apply for a summer programme,
masters or research in the UK. 

This role involves coordinating the receipt of all US applications, organising interview panels, and preparing materials to support the selection process. It also includes managing the logistics and delivery of key Fulbright Programme events for US and UK scholars, liaising with external partners to arrange venues, catering, and accommodation. The role provides an opportunity to support scholars directly, responding to individual needs, queries, and requests for assistance. 

The ideal candidate will have a genuine interest or experience in international education or cultural exchange, coupled with a strong willingness to learn. A passion for diversity, inclusion, and equity is essential, along with enthusiasm for working with people from a wide range of backgrounds. 

Success in this role calls for excellent communication and time management skills, keen attention to detail, and the confidence to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment. 

The US-UK Fulbright Commission is a not-for-profit organisation whose mission is to advance education, promote civic engagement and develop compassionate leaders through education exchange between the peoples of the US and the UK. With core support from the UK and US governments, the Commission offers prestigious Fulbright awards for postgraduate study and academic research in the US and the UK, as well as a number of other programmes and services for British citizens interested in studying in the UK. Please refer to the About Us section on our website for more details.

Since the UK programme began over 75 years ago, more than 25,000 people have been given a Fulbright award through the Commission, and today the programme continues to foster mutual understanding and people-to-people connections. The Commission’s strategic priorities are widening participation in all programming and contributing to the solution of the global challenges of our time – from racial injustice and climate change to global health and disinformation.

The US-UK Fulbright Commission offers exceptional opportunities for people interested in international education and who are committed to our mission and vision and values. New staff join a small and friendly team who are highly motivated, entrepreneurial and passionate about cross-cultural exchange.  Our staff benefits include 29 days holiday (including 3 US holidays and 3 Christmas closure days) plus bank holidays, pension scheme (employer contribution of 6%), employee assistance programme, flexible working and excellent learning and development opportunities.

Please note, employment is subject to eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with applicable immigration laws.

Location: Central London office at least 2 days a week, home working the rest of the time.

Closing date: Monday 8 December (9am GMT)

Interviews will take place on 16 - 18 December.

Who we are:

Muslim Aid is a UK faith-based international development organisation that provides support to communities around the world affected by disasters, conflict, or endemic poverty without regard to their social, religious, or ethnic background. 

Established in 1985, Muslim Aid has facilitated the engagement of the British Muslim and non-Muslim community in support of its work in a variety of ways. Over the years, its humanitarian work has included responses to major crises around the world including, famine in East Africa, earthquakes and flooding in Pakistan and Bangladesh as well as conflicts in Syria and Yemen. 

We place strong emphasis on long-term development projects that build the capacity of local people to help themselves. In addition to the 5 country offices worldwide we also work with multiple partner offices focusing on sustainable Development Programmes and providing humanitarian relief during times of crisis.

Summary of the role:

The Community Fundraising Assistant (Ramadan Campaign) plays a crucial role during Ramadan. The role provides critical support in fundraising collections and events.  The role will involve working occasional unsociable hours (weekends and evenings) and national travel, sometimes at short notice, during the Ramadan period to maximise our income generating opportunities.

About the Role:

1. The main responsibilities of the role are lister below.  Other tasks may be assigned on an ad hoc basis in support of our Ramadan fundraising activities.
2. Attend mosques and Islamic institutions to collect donations and pledges in response to Muslim Aid’s appeals, supporting mosque collections through fundraising, data capture, and donor engagement.
3. Set up and break down fundraising events, assisting with event setup, registration, and coordination across multiple venues.
4. Provide administrative and logistical assistance before, during, and after events to ensure smooth and efficient delivery.
5. Assist in the logistical coordination of Muslim Aid’s Live Appeals, helping to ensure all operational and support activities run effectively.
6. Support and assist volunteers in running and managing fundraising activities, providing guidance and ensuring a positive experience for supporters. 

About You:

To be successful in this role, you will need:

1. Able to work unsociable hours at evenings and weekends.
2. Passion and commitment to Muslim Aid’s mission and values.
3. Adaptable to changing circumstances and proactively address challenges that may arise.
4. Confidence in speaking to an audience and individual people.
5. Any previous experience volunteering or working in a fundraising capacity would be beneficial.

Why you should apply:

Join Muslim Aid as a Community Fundraising Assistant in London and play a meaningful role in supporting impactful events and charitable activities during one of the most special times of the year. This is your opportunity to be on the front line of positive change  helping to maximise fundraising through mosque campaigns, community outreach, and local collections If you are organised, adaptable, and passionate about helping others, this role allows you to directly uplift communities while nurturing your own skills in events, teamwork, and communication. Become part of Muslim Aid’s mission and help amplify the spirit of giving this Ramadan!

How to apply:

To apply please submit your cover letter (no more than 1 page) and CV. 

You must have the right to live and work in the UK. At this stage we are unable to offer sponsorship opportunities. 

Applications will be accepted until the closing date. However, please note that Muslim Aid may conduct interviews and progress with the selection process on a rolling basis, with the aim of appointing a suitable candidate as soon as possible.

This role combines administrative coordination, event support, stakeholder engagement, and public policy research. The post holder will play a key role in advancing the National Theatre’s public policy and advocacy objectives, ensuring effective delivery of projects, communications, and relationships that support our strategic goals. The post holder will work as part of the Policy team within the Communications department.

The successful candidate will have the following: 

• Collaborative and strong networker, able to build relationships internally and externally to support delivery of objectives.
• Strong written communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages for different audiences.
• Able to prioritise well, manage projects simultaneously and respond quickly and comprehensively to requests.
• Strong administrative skills, with experience managing calendars, shared inboxes, and spreadsheets and strong attention to detail.
• An interest in achieving change through influencing public policy and knowledge of the issues facing the subsidised arts sector and the National Theatre specifically.

If that sounds like you, this may be the role for you!

The closing date for the receipt of a completed application is Monday 15th December at 12 noon

Are you a self-sufficient, organised, and highly enthusiastic individual with a high level of numeracy, attention to detail and technical IT skills? If so, join Shelter as a Finance Systems Assistant and you could soon be playing an integral role within our Finance Systems team.

About the role

This is a wide-ranging role requiring a postholder who can provide 1st and some 2nd line system advice, training, and troubleshooting across the procurement, accounting, common, and expenses modules of Unit4 ERP — Shelter’s financial system. The postholder will also be involved in system administration and managing user permissions for Unit4 FP&A (FABPS), Shelter’s budgeting system. Some testing and communications support on small process improvements or implementations across finance systems may also be required, including work on one of our key integrations with the HR system.

Role specifics

You’ll bring strong numeracy, attention to detail and solid technical IT skills, along with experience supporting customers to agreed SLAs, ideally through a helpdesk. You’ll be confident diagnosing and resolving problems, and able to communicate clearly in both writing and speech, adapting your style for different audiences. Familiarity with accounting software such as Unit4/Agresso is a bonus, as is knowledge of SQL. You should be comfortable using Microsoft Teams, Excel, Word and Outlook, and be organised, self-sufficient, and enthusiastic.

Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society.

Benefits 

We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.

We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.

About the team

This role sits within the Finance Systems team, a mostly home-based team. We support and improve Shelter’s financial information systems, helping to make sure that our financial processes are efficient, easy to use, and well controlled.

Any applications submitted without a supporting statement will not be considered.

About Shelter

Home is a human right. It’s our foundation and where we thrive. Yet everyday millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency.

We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything.

We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.

Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist.

Safeguarding statement

Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies. 

Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

Guy’s & St Thomas’ Charity, Guy’s Cancer Charity and Evelina London Children’s Charity are part of Guy’s & St Thomas’ Foundation.  Our collective mission is to build the foundations of a healthier society.

As part of our team, you will work alongside talented people from a mix of personal and professional backgrounds. We are a Living Wage employer and support flexible working, part-time roles and job shares. Though our ambitions are serious, this is a friendly place to work with lots of opportunities to meet and socialise with colleagues. We believe there is immense power in diversity and aim to recruit and nurture talent who think and act differently.

Overview
 

The Senior Finance Assistant (12 month FTC) plays a critical role in ensuring financial transactions, records, and reporting processes are accurate, efficient, and compliant. This role focuses on oversight, review, and higher-level accounting support, particularly around reconciliations, payments, balance sheet management, and process integrity.

Key Responisbilities

• Lead weekly payment runs: review approvals, process transactions, and dispatch remittances. 
• Review and approve bank reconciliations prepared by Finance Assistants. 
• Manage and review balance sheet accounts, including aged items and reconciliation of all control accounts. 
• Oversee and maintain fixed asset registers and calculate depreciation. 
• Input and review month-end journals, including prepayments and adjustments. 
• Review and summarise accruals prepared by the Senior-Leaning Finance Assistant.
• Support the month-end close process through variance analysis and management reporting. 
• Assist with preparation of management accounts, overhead reporting, and audit documentation.
• Oversee compliance with VAT and internal control requirements.
• Validate changes to supplier bank details and ensure controls are followed. 
• Mentor Finance Assistants and provide support for complex queries.
• Maintain organised digital and paper filing systems in accordance with audit requirements. 
• Provide absence cover for transaction team members as needed.
• Create and maintain nominal ledger codes and assist in updating budget structures. 
• Provide structured onboarding and training to new finance team members and ongoing support to existing staff.
• Works with the Finance Manager to critically review, document and improve finance processes 
• Support on P11D/PSA identification, liaising with HR or payroll as necessary.
• Ensure adherence to internal financial controls and segregation of duties.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Experience with finance systems (e.g., Access Financials) and intermediate Excel. 
• Strong understanding of transaction processing, reconciliations, and month-end accounting. 
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to handle complex processes. 
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills. 
• Proactive, organised, and committed to continuous improvement. 
• Experience with Partial VAT.

Benefits

• Up to 12% employer pension contributions
• Annual personal development budget
• Annual health and wellbeing personal allowance
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and parental leave pay accessible without length of service requirements.
• Health and wellbeing programme that offers optional free yearly health check-ups.
• Support for healthy eating via fruit bowls and onsite lunch facilities. 
• Agile working, flexible hours, and supportive IT kit. 
• Shower facilities and bike lock area. 
• Generous annual leave (27 days + bank holidays)
• Subsidies for glasses
• Employee Assistance Programme

Are you a visionary digital leader with a passion for using insight and innovation to drive change? Join Shelter as our Assistant Director of Digital & Audience Engagement, where you’ll shape our digital strategy, and deliver real impact in support of Shelter’s mission to end homelessness and the housing emergency.

About the role 

We are seeking a visionary and strategic Assistant Director of Digital & Audience Engagement to lead on Shelter’s digital strategic direction and digital delivery, strengthen our audience engagement and embed learning and insight-driven decision-making across Shelter.

This is a key leadership role responsible for leading and delivering our digital purpose – ensuring that digital channels, platforms and content deliver measurable impact, align with Shelter’s organisational strategy, and meet the needs of diverse audiences and internal stakeholders.

Role specifics 

You will lead the development and delivery of Shelter’s Digital, Content, CRM, Audience Insight and Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning functions, building capability, flexibility and high performance through strong, adaptable leadership. A transformative and experienced digital leader, you’ll bring proven expertise in agile, lean and product management methodologies, with a track record of delivering high-performing digital services and driving culture change across complex organisations. You’ll champion a digital-first mindset, enhancing digital maturity and collaboration while ensuring our strategies and services are rooted in evidence, insight and performance data. With deep knowledge of digital technologies and the wider digital landscape, you’ll identify opportunities to maximise Shelter’s impact and lead integrated, audience-centred strategies that grow reach, engagement and support. Skilled in stakeholder management, commercial acumen and persuasive communication, you’ll inspire cross-organisational collaboration and influence change. You’ll also foster a culture of inclusion, accountability and learning, combining strategic vision with a pragmatic, can-do approach to delivery.

Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society.

Benefits 

We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.

We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.

About the team 

The Campaigns, Policy and Communications (CPC) directorate at Shelter researches and understands the full range of Shelter’s audiences, creates the content, products and strategies needed to engage and support them, and campaigns for the systemic change needed to end the homelessness and the housing emergency.

Digital and Audience Engagement is the window in and out of the organisation, through which we understand and engage the full array of audiences with an interest in Shelter.  The team gathers and interprets learning and insights on our work and our audiences, to inform Shelter’s communications, campaigns and service delivery. The team is also the curator of the most commonly accessed means by which supporters, campaigners, advice-seekers, service-users, professionals and others seek to understand and engage with Shelter

About Shelter

Home is a human right. It’s our foundation and where we thrive. Yet everyday millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency.

We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything.

We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.

Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist.

Safeguarding statement 

Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.

Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

Job Title: External Affairs Assistant

Job Type: Contract- 12 months.

Hours: 35 hours per week

Department: External Affairs

Salary: £26,532

Reports to: Media and Communications Manager

Location: Hybrid – CoSRH Office at least one day per week (London Bridge) and home working.

Who we are:

The College of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare (CoSRH) is the leader in the field of sexual and reproductive healthcare, and we are the voice for professionals working in this area. As a multi-disciplinary professional membership organisation, we set clinical guidance and standards, provide training and lifelong education, and champion safe and effective sexual and reproductive healthcare across the life course for all. 

Can you help us?

We are looking for a motivated and proactive individual who is passionate about sexual and reproductive healthcare and women’s health to join our External Affairs team. This is a great opportunity to gain first-hand experience working within a national professional body and support CoSRH’s external influencing, policy, and communications work at a critical time for the organisation.

The role:

Working closely with colleagues across the team, the postholder will provide essential support to the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Sexual and Reproductive Health (APPG on SRH), contribute to the delivery of the ambitions of the CoSRH Hatfield Vision, and assist with a range of media, communications, and policy activities.

The External Affairs Assistant will be an integral part of a small but high-performing team that leads CoSRH’s advocacy and public profile — influencing national policy, supporting stakeholder engagement, and amplifying the voice of sexual and reproductive healthcare professionals.

Key Responsibilities:

Parliamentary and Policy Support

· Support the work of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Sexual and Reproductive Health (APPG on SRH), including preparing briefings, arranging meetings, drafting minutes and supporting stakeholder engagement.

· Assist in drafting policy briefings, consultation responses, and submissions to Government and other stakeholders.

· Conduct research to inform CoSRH’s external engagement, campaigns and influencing priorities.

· Develop a knowledge of key policy developments within the fields of Sexual and Reproductive Health, including across all four UK nations.

· Maintain and update contact databases and stakeholder lists.

Media and Communications Support

· Draft CoSRH member and Hatfield Vision Endorser newsletter content in line with CoSRH’s communications strategy.

· Support the Media and Communications Manager in preparing and disseminating press releases, statements, and campaign materials.

· Help monitor media coverage and track engagement across CoSRH’s channels.

· Track and analyse media coverage of women’s health and SRH to identify emerging stories, trends, and opportunities for engagement.

· Take responsibility for growing the College’s Bluesky account with the support of the Membership Engagement Team.

Programme and Project Support

· Contribute to the work of the Hatfield Vision Taskforce, including supporting meetings, and helping to communicate outputs.

· Provide logistical and administrative support for external meetings, events, and stakeholder activities.

· Assist in maintaining the team’s planning tools, trackers, and shared systems to ensure smooth coordination.

General Administrative Support

· Provide administrative support to the External Affairs team, including diary coordination, minute-taking and meeting preparation as required.

You will be:

· Proactive, adaptable, and able to manage multiple priorities in a sometimes fast-paced environment.

· A confident communicator, both written and verbal, with excellent attention to detail.

· Organised, reliable and comfortable managing competing deadlines.

· A team player who enjoys collaboration and takes initiative.

· Passionate about sexual and reproductive healthcare and improving women’s health in the UK.

You will have:

· Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor content for different audiences.

· Good organisational and time management skills.

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience using online collaboration tools (e.g. Google Docs, Teams).

You will have experience of:

· Drafting clear and accurate written materials such as newsletters, briefings, or social media content.

· Conducting research and presenting findings clearly.

· (Desirable) Supporting communications, campaigning or advocacy work in a health, policy, or charity setting.

· (Desirable) Liaising with external stakeholders or supporting meetings and events.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain broad experience in public affairs, policy and communications while contributing to meaningful work that advances access to sexual and reproductive healthcare across the UK.

You will join a friendly and collaborative team, with opportunities to develop professionally and contribute ideas to CoSRH’s external influencing and communications work.

NB:  In order to fulfil this role you should be resident in the UK with a valid right to work; we are unable to sponsor people requiring a work visa.

We will offer you:

We offer a range of benefits at CoSRH to support staff wellbeing, including:

25 days holiday, with an additional 2 days leave after 2 years of service, and a further 3 days after 5 years.

• Birthday leave day
• Annual Volunteering Day
• Flexible working culture
• Pension and life assurance scheme:10% employer contribution / 5% employee contribution after successful completion of probation. This also includes access to life assurance at 4x annual salary and an income protection scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Employee discounts portal
• Free Lunch Thursday
• Enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption pay
• Free eye tests
• Training and development

To Apply

Deadline for applications is 1st December 2025

Interviews are likely to take place w/c 8th December 2025

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

We value diversity, promote equality and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We are working hard to minimise unconscious bias and your application will be anonymised to support this.

NB:  In order to fulfil this role you should be resident in the UK with a valid right to work; we are unable to sponsor people requiring a work visa.

Salary: £24,570.00 per annum pro-rated, plus £5023.71 London Weighting pro-rated

Location: Holloway Road, Shelter shop

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Part time, 7.5 per week

Closing date: Tuesday 2nd December at 23:30

We're looking for an inspirational people person to join us as a Assistant Shop Manager in our Holloway Road shop. This is an exciting opportunity, and we'd like you to join us to help raise vital funds for homeless and badly housed people.

You will work closely with the Shop Manager to ensure the shop looks welcoming, visually appealing and the team of volunteers are motivated and keen to engage with customers and maximise sales.

About the role

You will assist the Shop Manager in the recruitment, support and development of a strong community focused shop team and empower them to maximise Shelter's income. Representing Shelter in your local community, ensuring that you and your team share your knowledge of Shelter's cause with customers, volunteers, donors and potential Shelter clients will also be important aspects of the role. You will always ensure a safe, clean, bright and happy environment for your team to work in and for your customers to shop in, in turn attracting potential donors and volunteers.

About you

You are a naturally energetic person with an enthusiasm for managing and empowering people. You know how to recruit and develop a team of volunteers, and your extraordinary motivational skills will enable you to inspire your team to increase sales and control costs. Above all, you are ready to take on a new challenge and have a keen interest in Shelter's cause.

Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society.

Benefits 

We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.

Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.

We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.

How to Apply

Please click ‘Apply for Job’ below. You are required to submit a CV and a supporting statement. Please provide specific examples of how you meet the criteria in the 'About you' section of this advert, following the STAR format, and ensure you demonstrate how you address the behaviours below throughout your responses:

• We prioritise diversity and have an inclusive and open mindset

Any applications submitted without a supporting statement will not be considered

About Shelter

Home is a human right. It’s our foundation and where we thrive. Yet everyday millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency.

We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything,

We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.

Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist.

Safeguarding statement

Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.

Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

Position: Administrator
Location: Home-based with regular travel required to Dorking and London, 1/2 times a month
Hours: Part-time, 25 hours per week worked over 5 days
Contract: Self-employed basis
Salary: around £19,500 per annum - subject to experience
Closing date: Friday 12th December

About the role

Next year, Kids for Kids celebrates its 25th anniversary, and we’re preparing for a very special year ahead. This is a unique opportunity to join us at a pivotal moment – to help run our major anniversary celebrations, raise awareness of everything we’ve achieved over the past quarter of a century, and play a vital part in shaping the future of our charity.

For 25 years, Kids for Kids has been transforming the lives of children in Darfur, Sudan – bringing hope, security and sustainable futures to families living through unimaginable hardship as conflict and famine continue to threaten lives.

We are now looking for an enthusiastic, highly organised Administrator to join our small but dynamic team. This is an exciting, hands-on role where you’ll take responsibility for the smooth running of our office and work closely with our Founder and CEO, as well as our Deputy CEO.

We’re a close-knit team with a strong sense of purpose, a culture of hard work, and a shared belief in going the extra mile for the children we support. This is more than just an administrative role – it’s a chance to make a real difference, to be proud of the impact you help create, and to be part of the new face of Kids for Kids as we step into our next 25 years.

About You:
We are looking for someone who has a can-do attitude, is hardworking, efficient, has excellent attention to detail, can work in a fast-paced environment and is good at managing their own time. You will bring with you the following skills and experience:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Previous Executive Level PA experience or hands-on administrative experience
• Experienced, self-motivated, enthusiastic and dedicated, with initiative and the ability to work as part of a small administrative team
• Reliable and responsible
• Excellent attention to detail where accuracy is essential
• Excellent IT skills with extensive experience of Zoom, Teams and Microsoft Office including MS Excel – ability to use spreadsheets, input basic formulae and remove duplications. Experience of Donorfy is a bonus.
• Excellent research skills

In return:

Kids for Kids is invested in their employees and offers the following benefits:

• Flexible and supportive work environment
• Flexible working
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

How to apply:

Please provide a CV and a cover letter setting out how you fulfil the requirements and your suitability for the position.

Deadline to apply is 12th December. We are looking for the successful candidate to start at the beginning of January 2026. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis so please apply early.

Other roles you may have experience in could include:

Office Manager, Administrative Assistant, Executive Assistant, Receptionist, Personal Assistant, Secretary, Data Entry Clerk, Office Administrator, Administrative Coordinator, Administrative Analyst, Administrative Business Partner, Customer Service Representative, Clerical Specialist, Records Manager, Executive Administrator, Events Administrator, Events Assistant.

The International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) is the world’s largest alliance of national societies of obstetrics and gynaecology, bringing together professionals from more than 139 countries and territories. For over 70 years, FIGO has collaborated with the world’s top health, rights and donor bodies. We are in official relations with the World Health Organization and consultative status with the United Nations.

FIGO is dedicated to the improvement of the health and rights of women and girls and to the reduction of disparities in health care, as well as to advancing the science and practice of obstetrics and gynaecology. We pursue our mission through education, research implementation, advocacy and capacity building with our member societies.

The Head of Secretariat plays a pivotal role in supporting the governance, strategic coordination, communications, and operational effectiveness of the charity. This position ensures that the FIGO Board, FIGO Council, committees, and the FIGO member societies are well-supported, informed, and engaged, and that the charity’s governance and decision-making processes are transparent, inclusive, and compliant with legal and regulatory requirements.