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Start date: September 2026
Main Purpose: To provide full-time support to learners within the Building Independence (BI) pathway at The Autism Project (TAP).
The role focuses on enabling learners to develop independence, communication, life skills, and confidence, supporting them to access the curriculum and participate in community-based learning. You will work closely with teaching staff to ensure learners make meaningful progress towards their EHCP outcomes and personal goals.
Information:
Permanent part-time role. Working days are Tues to Fri 9-4pm (6.5hrs a day, allowing half hour unpaid for lunch). 26 hours a week.
Salary is £28,860 per annum (full time 37.5hrs) pro-rata. This is £14.80 per hour (London Living Wage).
Holiday allowance is 37 days per annum plus bank holidays pro-rata.
Holiday can only be taken outside of TAP term times.
Your place of work will be at our classrooms at Larcom House SE17 1RT.
Flexibility: Term-time working only can be considered, on request.
Learner Support
1. Support learners to access sessions across the BI pathway, including Functional Skills, PSD, social skills, and independence-based learning.
2. Provide 1:1 and small group support, promoting independence and reducing support where appropriate.
3. Use autism-informed approaches to support communication, sensory, and behavioural needs.
4. Support learners to develop:
o daily living skills
o emotional regulation
o social interaction and communication
5. Apply consistent support strategies to help learners develop coping mechanisms and resilience.
6. To provide personal care support with learners if needed.
Classroom & Curriculum Support
1. Work in partnership with tutors to support lesson delivery and learner engagement.
2. Adapt tasks and resources to meet individual learning needs.
3. Support the implementation of planned learning activities and structured routines.
4. Assist with the preparation of teaching materials and visual supports.
5. Promote a positive and inclusive learning environment.
Independence & Community-Based Learning
1. Support delivery of independence-focused sessions, such as:
o cooking and life skills
o travel training support
o accessing local community services
2. Accompany learners on trips, enrichment activities, and community visits.
3. Support learners to apply skills in real-life contexts and unfamiliar environments.
Behaviour & Wellbeing Support
1. Support learners to manage behaviour positively using agreed strategies.
2. Recognise and respond to anxiety and emotional needs.
3. Contribute to a safe, structured, and predictable environment.
4. Promote wellbeing, confidence, and self-advocacy.
Assessment, Progress & Documentation
1. Support the recording of learner progress and achievements.
2. Contribute to:
o Termly reviews
o EHCP reviews
o Risk assessments and support plans
3. Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in line with TAP requirements.
4. Provide feedback to tutors on learner progress and engagement.
Team Working & Communication
1. Work collaboratively with tutors, TAs, and the wider TAP team.
2. Communicate effectively with parents/carers and professionals when required.
3. Contribute to a consistent, person-centred approach across the BI pathway.
Safeguarding & Professional Practice
1. Safeguard all learners and promote their wellbeing at all times.
2. Follow TAP policies including safeguarding, behaviour, health & safety, and equality.
3. Maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries.
4. Participate in training, supervision, and ongoing professional development.
CareTrade is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners and expects all staff, volunteers, and partners to share this commitment. All roles are subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check (with barred list where applicable), references, verification of identity and qualifications, and proportionate online checks of publicly available information as part of the shortlisting process.
Supporting autistic and neurodiverse adults into employment
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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!
Start date September 2026
Main Purpose: To provide integrated classroom and employment support to learners on The Autism Project (TAP), enabling them to develop independence, employability skills, and readiness for adulthood. The role combines in-class learning support with job coaching responsibilities, including work placements, employer liaison, and learner progression tracking.
You will work with: TAP staff and senior management team, Employer Engagement Officer, other CareTrade staff, local authorities, and other external partners e.g., external partners (e.g. schools, employers), as well as learners and parents/carers.
Your place and hours of work: Main office at Larcom Street, SE17 1RT plus regular travel throughout London. Hours are Monday to Friday, 9am to 5.30pm (allowing an hour for lunch). 37.5 hrs. a week. Candidates must be willing to be a little flexible to facilitate learner-parent meetings and occasional presentations in the early evening. Time may be taken in lieu for unsocial hours worked, where necessary.
Key Responsibilities:
Learner Support (Classroom & Curriculum)
1. Support learners to access the curriculum in Functional Skills, PSD, social skills, and employability sessions as independently as possible.
2. Work alongside tutors to deliver sessions, adapt teaching materials, and provide differentiated support.
3. Promote learner development in communication, behaviour, independence, and emotional regulation.
4. Support positive behaviour strategies and help learners develop coping mechanisms.
5. Contribute to creating resources and teaching aids to meet learner needs.
Job Coaching & Employability Support
1. Support learners in work placements, helping them develop workplace skills and confidence.
2. Liaise with employers to ensure appropriate support and implement reasonable adjustments.
3. Assist learners in understanding workplace expectations, routines, and professional behaviours.
4. Support employability sessions, careers guidance activity, and transition planning.
5. Contribute to travel training, independence skills, and community engagement.
Assessment, Progress & Documentation
1. Support assessment of learner starting points and ongoing progress.
2. Maintain accurate records, including progress notes, targets, and evidence of outcomes.
3. Contribute to EHCP reviews, Individual Education Plans, risk assessments, and support plans.
4. Monitor and report on learner progress towards aspirations and outcomes.
Multi-Agency & Team Working
1. Work collaboratively with tutors, job coaches, families, and external partners.
2. Communicate effectively with parents/carers, employers, and professionals.
3. Contribute to a consistent, person-centred approach across all areas of learner support.
4. Support enrichment activities such as trips, social events, and insight days.
Safeguarding, Wellbeing & Professional Practice
1. Safeguard learners and promote their wellbeing at all times.
2. Follow all policies including safeguarding, behaviour, health & safety, and equality.
3. Maintain confidentiality and professional standards.
4. Participate in training, supervision, and continuous professional development.
CareTrade is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners and expects all staff, volunteers, and partners to share this commitment. All roles are subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check (with barred list where applicable), references, verification of identity and qualifications, and proportionate online checks of publicly available information as part of the shortlisting process.
Supporting autistic and neurodiverse adults into employment
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is an exciting opportunity at the heart of the Archbishop of Canterbury's ministry. As Administrative Assistant you will play an integral role in a busy team that supports the Archbishop's work locally, nationally and internationally.
The Archbishop of Canterbury's Private Office comprises the Head of The Private Office, Correspondence Manager, Diary Manager and Assistant Diary Manager.
The Administrative Assistant will work within the Private Office team to provide first class executive support to the Archbishop. The Private Office is located in the delightful surroundings of Lambeth Palace; a unique building of historical significance where staff work together to demonstrate the Archbishop's ministry of hospitality by ensuring a warm and generous welcome to all visitors.
Whilst there may be occasional opportunities to work remotely, because of the nature of the role, you should expect to work at Lambeth Palace for the majority of the time.
Closing date for applications is Sunday 28th June 2026
Interviews will be held at Lambeth Palace on Monday 6th July 2026
The Church of England’s vocation is and always has been to proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ afresh in each generation to the people of England.



£35,560 + Benefits
12 months’ fixed term maternity cover
London, UK (Hybrid – 50% office attendance)
We are looking for a Personal Assistant (PA) to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), to provide high-quality, confidential, and proactive executive support. You will be responsible for comprehensive diary and inbox management, coordination of meetings and travel, management of expenses, gatekeeping the CEO’s time, and ensuring the CEO is well-prepared through briefing and action tracking.
As PA to the CEO, you will work closely with the Chief of Staff, Briefing Hub Officer, and other relevant colleagues, to ensure the CEO’s meetings are appropriately supported with papers and briefings. You will also liaise with colleagues supporting the Academy of Medical Sciences’ President, to coordinate diaries where CEO and President activity intersects, and will manage sensitive communications with discretion and professionalism.
About the role
Executive, diary & inbox management:
- Provide proactive and complex diary management for the CEO, ensuring effective prioritisation and forward planning.
- Manage the CEO’s inbox, including monitoring correspondence, prioritising and responding where appropriate, and ensuring timely follow-up.
- Screen, triage, and manage incoming enquiries on behalf of the CEO, exercising sound judgement and discretion.
- Draft, prepare, and manage correspondence and documentation as required.
- Maintain accurate and well-organised electronic filing systems for the CEO’s office.
Gatekeeping, briefings & action tracking:
- Act as a gatekeeper to the CEO, balancing access, prioritising meetings, and advising on scheduling trade-offs.
- Work closely with the Chief of Staff, Briefing Hub Officer and colleagues to ensure meetings are appropriately briefed and supported.
- Track key actions arising from meetings attended by the CEO, ensuring follow-up occurs and deadlines are met, without owning delivery.
- Maintain awareness of protocol, managing sensitive communications and stakeholder interactions with discretion.
Meetings, travel & expenses:
- Arrange all travel and accommodation for the CEO, including itineraries and briefing packs.
- Coordinate virtual, hybrid, and in-person meetings, including booking rooms, managing technology (Microsoft Teams), and arranging catering.
- Prepare, submit, and track the CEO’s expenses in line with Academy policies, liaising with the Finance team as required.
Governance & corporate support:
- Provide administrative support to the CEO in relation to governance activity, including meetings involving the Academy’s Council Members, President, and Honorary Officers, as required.
- Liaise with PAs and administrative colleagues supporting the President to coordinate diaries, particularly where joint meetings or shared commitments arise.
- Support the coordination of CEO-related papers, briefings, and follow-up actions arising from senior meetings.
Corporate events & internal coordination:
- Support the planning and delivery of corporate events attended or hosted by the CEO. This could include the Annual General Meeting (AGM), New Fellows’ Admissions Day, named lectures, and other ad hoc events.
- Assist with coordination of all-staff meetings, senior leadership meetings, and cross-Academy activity involving the CEO.
- Provide diary and administrative support for ad hoc cross-Academy projects requiring CEO involvement.
Systems & information management:
- Maintain and update records within the Academy’s Customer Relationship Management (CRM) database (Salesforce), finance software (Iplicit) and other digital systems, as required.
- Support updates to internal systems and website content related to CEO or corporate activity, where appropriate.
Requirements
Skills, experience & abilities:
- Proven experience providing high-level PA or Executive Assistant support to a senior leader.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Confidence working with senior stakeholders and external organisations.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities with discretion and sound judgement.
- Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and CRM databases.
- Experience managing senior-level diaries, inboxes, travel, expenses, and briefing coordination.
- Experience in gatekeeping, action tracking, and protocol management.
Personal attributes:
- Highly organised, proactive, and calm under pressure.
- Discreet, trustworthy, and professional.
- Collaborative and confident working with senior colleagues.
- Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities.
- Strong commitment to the Academy’s mission, values, and public benefit.
Benefits
We provide our staff with a comprehensive benefits package outlined as follows:
- Generous pension scheme with flexible contributions – we contribute between 8% - 13% of your gross salary (with employee contributions of 3% - 8%)
- Life assurance at three times your salary
- Hybrid and agile working. 50% office attendance.
- 26 days annual leave, plus Christmas closure days and bank holidays
- Buying and selling leave
- Family-friendly policies including enhanced maternity and paternity leave (subject to a qualifying period)
- Complimentary subscriptions to Headspace and Classpass to support your physical and mental wellbeing
- Support through tailored learning and development
- A range of enhanced benefits become available once you’ve completed your probation period
If you have any questions about this role, please contact the Chief of Staff, Lizzy Benedikz, by email.
For more information and to apply online, please visit our vacancies page.
Closing date: 5.00pm on Monday, 22 June 2026.
Interview date: week commencing 6 July 2026.
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About Spear
We launched the award-winning Spear Programme over 20 years ago, and there are now 18 Spear Centres across the country, equipping unemployed 16–24-year-olds facing barriers to employment with the skills and mindset they need to secure work and thrive in the workplace.
About the role
This is a dynamic and rewarding role at the heart of Spear’s operations, combining executive support, office coordination, and event planning. You will support our Senior Leadership Team, while taking on key cultural and administrative responsibilities across the Wider Leadership Team and organisation. Perfect for a highly organised, proactive people-person, you'll keep everything running smoothly behind the scenes while contributing to a vibrant culture dedicated to equipping young people to overcome barriers to employment and achieve their potential.
Key information:
- Salary: £28,000
- Location: Hammersmith, Office-Based
- Contract: One Year Fixed-Term Contract, with the potential to renew
- Part-Time, 3 days a week with flexibility to work this across 4 days if wanted
- 28 days annual leave (including Christmas gift days) plus bank holidays (pro rata)
- Regular staff prayer meetings, conferences and retreats (one residential)
- Closing date: Friday 3rd July (We interview on a rolling basis and will close the role early if we find the right candidate)
For more information please read through our Job Specification and Work with Us Pack.
If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please let us know.
Person Specification
- A practising Christian, passionate about personally representing the values and beliefs of Spear, and our mission to equip and support young people facing barriers to employment.
- Remarkably efficient with high attention to detail and strong organisational skills; someone who is self-motivated and likes to achieve results.
- High emotional intelligence with evidence of a clear understanding of how to use telephone, email, written and verbal communication to build strong working relationships.
- At least two years’ experience working in an administrative role, including direct contact with senior leaders.
- A proactive forward planner with an ability to anticipate needs ahead of time and work well under pressure.
- Confident, calm, diplomatic and confidential, with a mature and flexible approach to work and work relationships.
Spear is a dynamic, growing youth employment charity that coaches young people to overcome barriers and thrive in work and life.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
TPP are partnering with a charity focused on improving outcomes during pregnancy and birth to recruit an experienced Executive Assistant to support their Chief Executive and provide secretariat support to the senior leadership team and Trustees.
This organisation is driven by a clear mission, finding ways to stop miscarriage, stillbirth and premature birth by translating groundbreaking research into breakthroughs which help more families bring their baby’s home. It is committed to tackling inequities in pregnancy outcomes and building a diverse and inclusive organisation that reflects the communities it serves. Supported by a strong emphasis on research, collaboration and lived experience.
Why apply?
- Hybrid working (minimum of 2 days per week in the office) genuinely flexible culture
• Flexible hours to suit your lifestyle
• The organisation actively encourages a strong work/life balance
• Generous annual leave option to buy more
• Enhanced parental & compassionate leave
• Wellbeing support EAP
• Strong focus on inclusion, development and employee experience
The role
This is more than a traditional Executive Assistant role. You’ll act as a trusted partner, supporting strategic priorities and enabling effective decision-making. You’ll also play a key role in board and governance processes, helping to ensure senior leadership and trustees are fully supported to deliver organisational priorities.
Salary: £42,000 – £46,000
Location: London (Hybrid working – minimum 2 days per week in the office)
Hours: 35 hours per week – This charity are open to flexible working arrangements and would welcome discussions around alternative patterns, including compressed hours, a non-working day on a fortnightly basis, or other flexible options, depending on business and role holder needs.
Contract: Permanent
As Executive Assistant, you’ll:
• Manage a complex CEO diary
• Prepare high-quality briefings and papers
• Liaise with senior stakeholders
• Support board and governance processes
• Draft correspondence on behalf of senior leaders
• Help deliver organisation-wide engagement activities, including coordinating internal events, supporting communications and contributing to an inclusive and engaging workplace culture
About you
- Experienced supporting senior leaders or executives
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Confident handling sensitive information
• Strong communicator and relationship builder
• Proactive, adaptable and solutions-focused
• Values working in an inclusive environment and respects different perspectives
EDI commitment
This organisation is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those who are currently underrepresented. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process.
Process
- 1st stage: Virtual interview (w/c 29th June)
• Final stage: In-person interviews at their London offices on 9th and 10th July.
Apply now
Apply by sending your CV and a cover letter by the deadline of 28th June.
We would be very happy to discuss the role in more detail and share the full job pack.
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.
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About Us
The National Landscapes Association represents and supports the UK’s National Landscapes (Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty) – places where we want nature and people to flourish together. These living, protected landscapes are vital to the UK’s nature recovery, climate resilience, sustainable farming and wellbeing.
We work collaboratively and inclusively to ensure these treasured places are protected, restored, and accessible to all. Our policy work is central to this mission – and we’re looking for a proficient and motivated individual to help shape and drive it forward.
About the Role
We are seeking a proactive, organised person who demonstrates our values of ambition, collaboration, inclusivity and empowering, in all they do.
The candidate will need to live within convenient travel distance to London or North Wales.
The successful candidate will support the CEO to work effectively by assisting with the administrative aspects of their work; liaising with the Association’s Board of Trustees, supporting our financial management, and the efficient day-to-day operation of the organisation. They will manage diaries, collate information for reports, and organise meetings.
If you are happy to work with minimal supervision, comfortable working on a variety of tasks, with tight deadlines, and you are adept at quickly building warm and productive relationships with your colleagues, please apply to join our small team.
See the role description for more information.
Why Join Us?
At the National Landscapes Association, you’ll be part of a passionate and forward-thinking team making a meaningful impact. You’ll gain exposure to a wide range of high-profile policy issues, work alongside experts across the UK, and help shape the future of our most valued landscapes.
Please attach a CV and a covering letter (maximum two pages) outlining how you meet the criteria in the person specification included in the role description.
Lead and champion activity, working with National Landscapes, to protect and restore the UK's most outstanding landscapes.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: North London
Hours: 9-5pm Monday-Friday
Contract: temporary - 6 Week
Hybrid working: 3 days in office (Tues–Thurs)
Pay rate: £16.48 per hour plus holiday pay
Are you ready to make an immediate impact in a supportive finance team?
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Finance Assistant to step into a key Accounts Payable role and help drive real progress following a recent restructure. With a backlog of around 200 invoices, your work will be essential in bringing the ledger back up to date ahead of the financial year end in August. You will join a friendly, collaborative team and play a critical role in ensuring smooth and efficient processing.
What you will be doing
- Processing invoices within a busy Accounts Payable function
- Managing a backlog of approximately 200 invoices, with a target of 40 per week
- Uploading invoices and budget holder details via electronic systems
- Supporting established approval processes and uploading budget holders
What we are looking for
- Proven experience within Accounts Payable in a fast-paced environment
- Experience using Access Dimensions, Focal Point and Lightyear
- Confidence working with electronic invoice and approval systems
- High attention to detail and ability to prioritise workload
- A proactive and team-oriented approach
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.
The Governance Team sits at the heart of the Royal College of Radiologists (RCR), ensuring everything runs smoothly behind the scenes. We’re looking for a Governance Assistant to join our small but impactful team and support how key decisions are made across the organisation.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone highly organised, detail-focused and keen to build a career in governance. You’ll gain exposure to senior leaders, Boards and committees, playing a hands-on role in supporting important discussions and delivering high-quality governance processes.
What you’ll do
- Coordinate and support Boards, Committees and Faculty activities from planning through to follow-up
- Prepare agendas, collate papers and take accurate, high-quality minutes
- Track actions and maintain clear, up-to-date governance and committee records
- Support committee member processes, including inductions and documentation updates
- Provide diary management and coordination support for senior Officers
- Contribute to wider team priorities, including AGM delivery, data management and stakeholder queries
- Identify improvements and ensure processes are compliant, accurate and well-managed
What you’ll need
- Excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail
- Confidence managing multiple priorities and deadlines
- Strong written skills, including experience with minute-taking or similar
- A proactive, can-do approach and willingness to learn
- Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion
If you’re looking for a role where you can make an impact and develop professionally at the center of how an organisation operates, we’d love to hear from you.
Why join us
- Make a difference to the lives of Doctors and medical specialties
- Hybrid working – up to 60% remote
- Modern working environment with home‑working equipment provided
- Generous annual leave, plus the option to buy up to 5 extra days
- Enhanced family‑friendly leave (maternity, paternity and adoption) for those with 2+ years continuous service
- Excellent pension scheme
- Sabbaticals (5+ years’ service) and secondment opportunities
- Interest‑free season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Long service recognition awards
The Sutton Trust delivers a suite of high-impact programmes in partnership with top universities and employers, supporting over 15,000 young people to access competitive courses, apprenticeships, and careers in the UK’s leading professions.
The University Access and Digital (UAD) Programmes Assistant will provide core operational support to the UAD team. The role will support programme set-up, student applications, digital content, events, data processes and student communications across Sutton Trust Online, UK Summer Schools, Teacher Champions and other programme activity. The postholder will support the smooth running of core programme processes, maintain accurate records, support clear communication with students and partners, and provide reliable administrative support to the wider team. The role will suit someone who is highly organised, confident working with data and systems and able to work across several programme areas at once.
The role sits in the University Access and Digital team within the wider Programmes team. The postholder will be line managed by the Senior Programmes Manager: University Access and will work closely with colleagues across University Access and Digital.
Main duties
Events and programme delivery
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Assisting in the delivery of online and in person events for students, parents/guardians, and teachers across UAD programmes. This will include organising logistics, providing technical support, tracking attendance, supporting follow up activity and encouraging student engagement.
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Supporting Programme Managers to coordinate logistics and student communications for programmes, activities and events delivered online and in person.
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Supporting UK Summer Schools delivery, including student communications, partner liaison, logistical planning, student data, safeguarding administration and in-person or residential delivery where required.
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Providing cross-programme support where agreed with the line manager and aligned to University Access and Digital priorities.
Student and Stakeholder Communications
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Managing student facing inboxes and responding to routine queries from applicants, programme participants, parents/guardians, and teachers.
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Triaging more complex queries and escalating safeguarding, complaints or welfare related cases in line with internal processes.
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Creating, uploading, updating and quality assuring content on Sutton Trust Online, including checking copy, links, forms and student facing pages.
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Supporting the Communications Team to update and develop content on the Trust’s website, marketing materials and newsletters.
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Liaising with external stakeholders to support logistical and administrative elements of programme delivery.
Applications, administration and data
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Supporting applications to programmes and activities including using central data systems, checking applicant information, preparing student lists, supporting eligibility checks and sharing accurate information with internal and external stakeholders
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Maintaining accurate application, programme, engagement and communications data on Salesforce and other relevant systems.
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Supporting onboarding for new student cohorts including student lists, welcome communications, platform access and follow up with students who have not completed key steps.
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Supporting data quality checks, exports, feedback surveys and routine analysis for programme delivery, reporting and evaluation.
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Assisting in the design and delivery of administrative processes to support high-quality programme delivery throughout the student lifecycle.
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Helping to improve repeatable administrative processes by identifying recurring issues, documenting processes and suggesting practical fixes.
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Providing administrative support for internal and external meetings and training days including travel and room booking, taking minutes and logistics.
Person Specification
We welcome applications from individuals who have experience in:
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Has enthusiasm for and experience of working with young people from diverse backgrounds
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Has a high degree of initiative and the ability to take responsibility for projects with support
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Is organised and efficient with the ability to prioritise when working across multiple projects with competing deadlines
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Is adaptable and a quick learner
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Understands the importance of accurate record keeping and processes
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Working within or an understanding of the not-for-profit sector
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Excellent verbal and written communication and strong analytical skills
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High attention to detail and confidence working with data, spreadsheets and CRM or database systems
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Ability to follow processes accurately while also spotting where processes could be improved
We are also looking for an individual who:
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Has knowledge and experience of the higher education and/or education sectors
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Has first-class interpersonal skills - a natural ambassador able to represent the Sutton Trust in a range of settings
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Is sympathetic to the aims of the Trust and its mission to address educational disadvantage
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Personable, flexible and discreet; able to fit into a small team
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Able to create engaging content in a variety of forms
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Is eligible to work in the UK (see here for information about right to work)
Terms of Appointment
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Contract: Full-time, Permanent
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Salary: £30,800-£31,500
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Working location: Minimum of two office days per week. Our home working policy gives staff the option to work from home for up to 60% of the time, with approval from their line manager.
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Office location: The Sutton Trust, 9th Floor, Millbank Tower, 21-24 Millbank, London, SW1P 4QP.
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Hours: The standard working hours are 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. This role is likely to also be required to attend events / meetings outside of normal working hours during weekday evenings and occasionally at weekends, in line with organisational policies.
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A DBS check may be required
Interviews
Applications should reach us by 10am, Tuesday 22nd June, with interviews being held at our London offices on Thursday, 2nd July.
Safeguarding statement
The Sutton Trust believes that a child, young person or vulnerable adult should never experience abuse of any kind. We all have a responsibility to promote the welfare of all children and young people and to keep them safe. Therefore all posts undergo a safer recruitment process, including but not limited to, disclosure of criminal records where necessary and eligibility to work in the UK. We have procedures in place to promote safeguarding and a safe culture at the Trust.
Contextual recruitment
The Trust is committed to ensuring equality of opportunity and that all applicants receive equal consideration for employment. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds, including those underrepresented at present at the Trust, to apply for this role. As such we particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities, Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ and from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds. We are committed to being an inclusive and welcoming place to work and know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the young people we support.
We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for disabled candidates throughout our recruitment process and during employment.
We also operate contextual recruitment at the Sutton Trust. Our application process gives you the option to include information about your background, such as whether you were eligible for free school meals, whether your parents went to university, or whether you attended a state school. For more examples and information on contextual recruitment, please see our website.
Position:
We are seeking a Trusts and Foundations Assistant to join our high-performing team at an exciting time of growth for MSF UK. In this pivotal role, you will: curate exemplary stewardship journeys, cultivate strong, lasting relationships with Trusts and Foundations, and play a key role in achieving ambitious fundraising targets. We’re looking for someone with exceptional communication skills and a drive to make a real impact on our work and the lives of our patients. Join us and be part of a dynamic team shaping the future of our lifesaving mission.
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Mon Fri
Duration: Permanent
Location: London - hybrid, 2 days per week in London office (Including Wednesdays)
Salary:£ 32,826.19 - £ 40,120.90 per annum
Salary is offered in line with our pay framework and typically starts at the entry point of the band. Salary increases are considered annually and are subject to our appraisal and performance review process.
Job Purpose:
The Trusts and Foundations (T&F) Assistant is an integral part of the Philanthropy team, responsible for managing a large portfolio of Trusts and Foundations (approx. 100-150). The T&F Assistant provides excellent relationship management, creating first-class donor journeys for their portfolio based on donors’ individual motivations and interests. Because of the large portfolio they will ensure they approach stewardship in a systematic way, segmenting their portfolio and providing proactive communications that can be used across groups of supporters while also providing exemplary donor stewardship through reactive interactions with donors.
The primary aspect of the role is the management of a portfolio of Trusts and Foundations, ensuring their continued support of MSF, with a focus on delivering stable and increased income for MSF’s work.
Knowledge Skills & Experience:
- Experience in the practical use of personal IT equipment and Microsoft Office 365 suite. The ability to effectively collaborate and communicate within a hybrid working environment utilising Teams, SharePoint, One Drive and Yammer. Experience in fundraising, relationship management, customer service, or sales
- Excellent and engaging written communication skills and ability to adapt style to suit a wide range of supporters
- Confident interpersonal and verbal communication skills, including diplomacy and negotiating skills
- Ability to deal with people at all levels and from a wide range of backgrounds
- Accuracy and excellent attention to detail
- Proven organisational skills with experience of managing multiple tasks and prioritising effectively
- Experience of working in an office environment, maintaining effective administrative systems and procedures
- Flexible, can-do attitude and good team player – this role involves working very closely and collaboratively with colleagues in the UK and overseas
- Ability to work independently to general guidelines, with capability to use initiative and seize opportunities
- Computer literate and confident in using all Microsoft Office programmes
- Fluency in written and spoken English
- Interest in international, humanitarian work
- Commitment to the aims and values of MSF
- Willingness to travel within the UK
Recruitment timetable:
- Closing date for applications: Tuesday 16 June 2026, 12.00pm (BST)
- First round interviews: 25 – 26 June 2026
- Second round interviews: 09 July 2026
- Projected Start Date: July 2026, Dependant on candidate availability
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Position:
We are seeking a Major Donor Assistant to join our high-performing team at an exciting time of growth for MSF UK. In this pivotal role, you will: Curate exemplary stewardship journeys, cultivate strong, lasting relationships with high-net-worth individuals and play a key role in achieving ambitious fundraising targets. We’re looking for someone with exceptional communication skills, a proven track record in relationship management, and a drive to make a real impact on our work and the lives of our patients. Join us and be part of a dynamic team shaping the future of our lifesaving mission.
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Mon Fri
Duration: Permanent
Location: London - hybrid, 2 days per week in London office (Including Wednesdays)
Salary:£ 32,826.19 - £ 40,120.90 per annum
Salary is offered in line with our pay framework and typically starts at the entry point of the band. Salary increases are considered annually and are subject to our appraisal and performance review process.
Job Purpose:
The Major Donor Assistant is an integral part of the Philanthropy team, responsible for managing a large portfolio of major donors (approx. 170-200). The Major Donor Assistant provides excellent relationship management, creating first-class donor journeys for their portfolio based on donors’ individual motivations and interests. Because of the large portfolio they will ensure they approach stewardship in a systematic way, segmenting their portfolio and providing proactive communications that can be used across groups of supporters while also providing exemplary donor stewardship through reactive interactions with donors.
The primary aspect of the role is the management of a portfolio of major donors, ensuring their continued support of MSF, with a focus on delivering stable and increased income for MSF’s work.
Please download the full job and person specification below for further details.
Knowledge Skills & Experience:
- Experience in the practical use of personal IT equipment and Microsoft Office 365 suite. The ability to effectively collaborate and communicate within a hybrid working environment utilising Teams, SharePoint, One Drive and Yammer.
- Experience in fundraising, relationship management, customer service, or sales
- Excellent and engaging written communication skills and ability to adapt style to suit a wide range of supporters
- Confident interpersonal and verbal communication skills, including diplomacy and negotiating skills
- Ability to deal with people at all levels and from a wide range of backgrounds
- Accuracy and excellent attention to detail
- Proven organisational skills with experience of managing multiple tasks and prioritising effectively
- Experience of working in an office environment, maintaining effective administrative systems and procedures
- Flexible, can-do attitude and good team player – this role involves working very closely and collaboratively with colleagues in the UK and overseas
- Ability to work independently to general guidelines, with capability to use initiative and seize opportunities
- Computer literate and confident in using all Microsoft Office programmes
- Fluency in written and spoken English
- Interest in international, humanitarian work
- Commitment to the aims and values of MSF
- Willingness to travel within the UK
Recruitment timetable:
- Closing date for applications: Tuesday 16 June 2026, 12.00pm (BST)
- First round interviews: 25 – 26 June 2026
- Second round interviews: 09 July 2026
- Projected Start Date: July 2026, Dependant on candidate availability
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: Director’s Assistant & HR Coordinator
Hours: 28 hours per week (4 days)
Salary Scale: £32,591 – £35,524 pro rata*
Duration: Permanent
Pension: 6% employer pension contribution
Holiday: 26 days plus bank holidays pro rata
Reports to: HR Manager
The appointment is subject to a satisfactory DBS check
We particularly encourage and welcome applications from people from backgrounds which are underrepresented in museums and galleries, including people from low-income backgrounds, people from Black, Asian and ethnically diverse backgrounds and disabled people.
*Appointments are made at the start of the salary scale, with annual pay progression based on satisfactory performance. In addition, the salary scale is reviewed annually in the light of cost of living and operational budgets.
About the Role
The South London Gallery is seeking an organised, proactive and personable Director’s Assistant & HR Coordinator to provide essential support to both the Director and the HR Manager.
This varied and rewarding role combines coordination and administrative assistance across the SLG’s people and culture function with crucial administrative and PA support for the Director. The postholder will play an important role in ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day operations, supporting staff and organisational processes, and contributing to a positive, inclusive and collaborative working environment.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career in people management, arts administration, or organisational development.
The closing date for applications is Monday 29 June, 12pm. Applications received after that time cannot be considered.
An online information session about the role will take place on Thursday 18 June, 6pm. Further information is available on our website
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: London, near Bank station
Salary: £16.48 per hour
Working pattern: Full time, 35 hours per week
Office attendance: 2 days per week
Start date: ASAP
Closing date: Monday 15th at 9am
This is a varied and hands on role offering exposure across the organisation and the opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders. You will be part of a warm and supportive team, with a collaborative culture and strong sense of shared purpose. It is not a junior administration role and would suit someone confident working at pace, managing multiple priorities and supporting across business operations.
The role will support the smooth running of the organisation across operations, HR, governance and finance. Day to day duties will include:
• Managing shared inboxes and responding to enquiries via phone and email
• Processing incoming post and supporting office coordination
• Raising purchase orders, processing invoices and supporting expense reconciliation
• Supporting governance processes, including maintaining trustee records and key documentation
• Assisting with HR administration, systems and internal processes
• Coordinating internal activity including scheduling, meetings and events
• Providing high level administrative support to senior stakeholders
• Supporting operational projects such as office improvements and systems updates
• Liaising with internal teams and external suppliers to keep activity on track
• Ensuring all work is delivered accurately and in line with GDPR and confidentiality requirements
You will bring strong administrative or operations experience from a busy environment, with the confidence to manage competing priorities and work at pace.
You will be highly organised, detail focused and proactive in your approach. Experience supporting finance processes such as invoices and purchase orders would be beneficial, alongside strong IT skills and the ability to work with a wide range of stakeholders, including senior leadership.
If you are immediately available and looking for a varied role within a purpose driven organisation, please do get in touch.
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.
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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!
Location: Central London, hybrid (Tuesday to Thursday in office)
Contract: Temporary, 2 to 4 weeks
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Salary: £17 per hour (+ holiday) (circa £31,000 salaried equivalent)
Start Date: ASAP
Prospectus is proud to be partnering with a well-established mental health charity to recruit a temporary Accounts Payable Assistant.
Responsibilities:
- Process supplier invoices using a fully electronic workflow, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
- Work across multiple systems, including Shopalite, Focal Point, and Access Dimensions
- Code, validate and post invoices in line with organisational procedures
- Handle invoice queries and liaise with internal teams and external suppliers
- Provide general support to the finance team with accounts payable activities
Requirements:
- Recent, relevant experience in a similar finance role within a charitable organisation
- Confidence using relevant digital tools (Microsoft Excel, Lightyear, Shopalite, Focal Point, and Access Dimensions)
- High level of organisation and attention to detail, with the ability to manage priorities and deadlines
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and a collaborative and proactive approach
CVs will be reviewed on a rolling basis so early applications are strongly encouraged to avoid missing out. If you're interested, please apply ASAP with your CV in Word format.
At Prospectus, we are committed to supporting you throughout your application journey. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity.