Are you an experienced senior administrator or operations professional who wants to use your skills to support a meaningful cause?
My client is a Black-led charity with a long track record of supporting Black and racialised women and children affected by domestic abuse and Violence Against Women and Girls. They are entering a busy period of growth and transition and are now seeking an Interim Senior Admin Officer to step in quickly, stabilise systems and support the organisation through change.
The role As Interim Senior Admin Officer, you will play a central role in ensuring the organisation runs smoothly, safely and compliantly. You will take stock of existing systems, put clear processes in place and provide practical support to staff and trustees during a period of onboarding and recruitment.
You will also work closely with the Admin Officer and Receptionist, offering day-to-day guidance, support and coaching to help them deliver to a high standard.
Key responsibilities include
- Reviewing and improving operational systems across administration, record-keeping, filing, archiving and IT
- Leading supplier and contract management, including reviewing value for money and setting up clear contract processes
- Supporting recruitment activity and onboarding of new staff and trustees, including inductions, equipment and access
- Developing, reviewing and updating organisational and HR policies in line with UK employment law and best practice
- Advising on employment matters such as contracts, grievance and disciplinary procedures and staff entitlements
- Ensuring strong governance and compliance, including Charity Commission and Companies House requirements
- Overseeing GDPR compliance, health and safety and statutory obligations
- Supporting facilities management, including getting the reception area fully operational
- Providing hands-on support and coaching to the admin team
- Producing a clear written recommendations report by the three-month point to support continuity
- Strong experience in senior administration, operations or office management, ideally within the charity or third sector
- Experience or knowledge of organisational and HR policies
- Knowledge of UK employment rights and employment law
- Hands-on understanding of charity governance and regulatory compliance
- Working knowledge of GDPR and health and safety
- Experience managing suppliers and contracts
- Confidence supporting recruitment, onboarding and HR processes
- A supportive, coaching-style approach to working with others
- The ability to prioritise, work at pace and get things done
- Strong cultural competence and commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
- Role: Interim Senior Admin Officer
- Organisation type: Black-led charity supporting Black and racialised women and children affected by domestic abuse and VAWG
- Rate: £15–£18 per hour, depending on experience
- Hours: 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday
- Location: Newcastle upon Tyne (NE4), with on-site or remote working
- Contract type: Temporary
- Duration: 6 months
As a Black-led organisation, my client strongly encourages applications from Black women and women from racially minoritised backgrounds, who are under-represented in senior operational roles.
Why apply? This is a rare opportunity to step into a trusted interim role within a values-driven organisation doing vital, life-changing work. You will have the space to make meaningful improvements, support people to succeed and help shape a stronger future for the organisation.
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 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.
Thank you!
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Community Fundraising Assistant - North
Are you ready to take on a new challenge with a leading charity making a real difference in brain tumour research?
Brain Tumour Research is an exciting, innovative, and ambitious charity. We are passionate about finding a cure for brain tumours through the establishment of dedicated Brain Tumour Research Centres of Excellence around the UK.
After a successful 2025, we’re building on our momentum and looking ahead with ambition. As our work continues to expand, so does our impact. We are now looking for passionate people to join us on the next stage of our journey!
It is a fantastic time to be joining us and we are keen to share this with likeminded and talented individuals. We currently have an opening for a Community Fundraising Assistant - North, to join our Community and Digital Fundraising team.
- Do you want to make a difference in one of the most innovative and exciting medical research fundraising charities in the UK?
- Are you able to provide friendly and professional support to fundraisers and supporters?
- Do you have experience in supporting events or community activities?
- Do you live in either Scotland, North East England, North West England or the East Midlands?
Have you answered Yes to these questions?
Does this sound like the opportunity to really take the next step in your career?
Excited to learn more about this position? Then please take a read through our recruitment pack which is included within this advert.
If you have the skills and ambition that we are looking for we are excited to receive your application. We are really looking forward to welcoming a new member to our team!
We are asking for a CV as the first step but applicants may be asked to provide a targeted covering letter as part of the selection process. Interviews will be conducted during the application window as appropriate, and will consist of a first interview via MS Teams, progressing, if successful to a face to face second interview, held at our offices in Milton Keynes.
We reserve the right to close the application window early and advise candidates to apply in good time to avoid disappointment.
We are looking for people who share our passion for finding a cure for brain tumours and who have the skills and experience to make a difference. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, and ages. We believe that diversity enriches our organisation and helps us achieve our mission. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment where everyone can be themselves and contribute to our vision.
Registered Charity
51 - 100
To find a cure for all types of brain tumours To increase the UK investment in brain tumour research
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
Casual Assistant
Ref: LL/26/05
£14.80 per hour
Casual worker on “zero hours” contract
St James’s Square, London SW1
About The London Library
For over 180 years, The London Library has stood as one of the UK's greatest literary institutions, inspiring creativity, and ideas. Our esteemed members, past and present, include literary giants like Charles Dickens, Charles Darwin, Virginia Woolf, and contemporary authors such as Kazuo Ishiguro and Sarah Waters. Our collection boasts around one million volumes, a vast eLibrary, and an invaluable postal loans service, making it a sanctuary for those who cherish the written word.
We are championed by our President, Helena Bonham Carter CBE, and operate as a registered charity. We have over 7,500 members and charitable turnover of circa £5m per year.
About the role
We are looking for a Casual Assistant to support the effective day-to-day operation of the Library by assisting in one or more of the following areas
- Circulation and Stack Management
Shelving and maintaining the book collection, helping members use the Library and its facilities
- Events
Supporting evening and weekend events
- Building and Facilities Management
Contributing to the safety and security of the premises
Please indicate in your application, the area you would prefer to work in.
About you
· We are looking for a reliable and proactive individual who enjoys working with people and takes pride in delivering excellent service, who can:
· Provide excellent front-line customer service to members and visitors
· Support circulation desk and reading room activity, including answering enquiries
· Shelve, retrieve, and organise books within the Library’s collection
· Assist with tours for new and prospective members
· Support evening and weekend events (set-up, ushering, guest support, bar service)
· Help maintain the safety and security of the building, including basic facilities and CCTV monitoring
· Assist with general operational tasks across the Library as required
· Assist with tours for new and prospective members
You will have:
· Experience in a customer-facing role
· Strong communication skills (in person, written and on the phone)
· Good general IT skills (e.g. Microsoft Office and ability to learn new systems)
· A flexible, team-oriented approach with a willingness to support different areas of work
· Good attention to detail and the ability to work efficiently and accurately
· Experience working in a library, cultural institution, or similar environment
· Experience supporting or delivering events
· Familiarity with library systems or stock management
Personal qualities we value:
· Friendly, polite, and approachable manner
· Reliable with good timekeeping
· Organised and methodical
· Self-motivated and adaptable
· Comfortable undertaking physical tasks (including lifting and shelving books)
Why Join Us?
The London Library offers a friendly, hardworking, and inclusive workplace where we strive to support the diverse needs of our team. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to equality and diversity. Specific adjustments and access needs can be discussed to make this role suitable for you.
If you’re passionate about delivering an exceptional Library experience and want to use your skills to help drive the success of The London Library, we would love to hear from you!
To Apply
Please visit our website & complete an application form including the Library's equal opportunities monitoring form.
Deadline: Monday 15 June 2026 @ 12:00 noon
The Library welcomes applications from all sections of the community - all applicants will be considered on the basis of their merits and abilities for the post. Please note we are unable to consider candidates without a current right to work in the UK.
We reserve the right to shorten or extend the closing date of any position where a high or low volume of suitable applications are received. Therefore, if you are interested in this role, an early application would be encouraged.
