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• Kensington Episcopal Area, Diocese of London
• Permanent
• 4 days per week (plus an additional 1 day per week for the first 18 months)
• Location: Flexible, with at least one day per week in the Twickenham office (Regal House)
• No DBS is required for this role

Do you thrive on organisation, relationships, and meaningful work?
We are seeking a highly capable and warm-hearted Personal Assistant to the Archdeacon of Middlesex to play a central role in supporting ministry, mission, and parish life across one of the most vibrant and diverse parts of the Diocese of London.

This is a richly varied role combining high-level PA support, administration, project coordination, and relationship management — perfect for someone who enjoys juggling priorities, working with people, and being the calm, organised presence at the heart of a busy office.

About the Role
You will provide comprehensive PA and administrative support to the Archdeacon of Middlesex, working closely with clergy, churchwardens, parish officers, and diocesan colleagues. Your work will directly support local churches across West London, helping parishes flourish, buildings be cared for, clergy supported, and key diocesan processes run smoothly.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has proven experience as a PA or administrator
• Is highly organised and confident juggling priorities 
• Is comfortable communicating with diverse communities 
• Is proficient with Microsoft 365 
• Has excellent written and verbal communication skills 
• Is empathetic, relationally intelligent, and discreet 
• Has experience working with budgets 
• Is supportive of the values and mission of the Church of England

About Us

The Diocese of London serves over 18 boroughs north of the Thames. The Kensington Area reflects the extraordinary diversity of London. We are committed to being a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming organisation and encourage applications from under‑represented groups.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

The Diocese of London is committed to creating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive workforce which represents our context and wider community.

We are aware that those of Global Majority Heritage/United Kingdom Minority Ethnic (GMH/UKME), women, and disabled people are currently under-represented among our clergy and workforce, and we particularly encourage applications from those with the relevant skills and experience that will increase this representation.

Safeguarding

The Diocese of London is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Benefits of working with us

The LDF offers a supportive working environment, opportunity for career development and the following financial benefits:

• Competitive remuneration package
• 27 annual leave days to rise to 30 after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays
• 15% employer pension contribution and salary sacrifice available
• Death in service benefit x3 of basic gross salary
• Enhanced maternity leave of six months full pay, after 12 months of employment
• Season ticket loans for public transport
• Access to Benenden Health Insurance
• EAP counselling through Health Assured
• Up to £100 for eye test and contribution to spectacles
• Two additional paid days for community volunteering

To apply:

Submit your application and CV online via Pathways. Please refer to the person specification and JD when you’re answering the application questions.

Interviews will be held in-person at Causton Street, SW1P 4AU, on 6th of March 2026.

For more details, please see the full Job Description and Person Specification or visit the LDF Careers Page.

The role

We are looking for a Weekend Assistant to join our Hornsey shop team. You will help the shop run smoothly, provide an excellent experience for customers and donors, and support our fundraising targets. This is a responsible role where you will take ownership of the shop on shift, help drive shop performance, and ensure income is maximised while delivering excellent customer service.

About the role

• Take responsibility for the safe opening and closing of the shop during your shifts (keyholder duties, with full training provided).
• Deliver friendly, inclusive, and professional customer service to everyone visiting or donating.
• Play an active role in maximising shop income and sales so the charity can continue delivering its services.
• Process donations: sort, quality-check, price, and merchandise stock to maximise sales.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, presentation, and visual merchandising on the shop floor.
• Operate the till, handle cash, and follow agreed procedures.
• Support and work alongside volunteers, helping them feel welcomed, valued, and confident.
• Help maintain a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment in line with the charity’s policies and values.

About you

• Experience in retail, customer service, or a similar role (paid or voluntary).
• Confident, friendly, and customer-focused approach.
• Reliable and able to take responsibility when on duty.
• Organised, with good attention to detail.
• A team player, happy to support volunteers.
• Physically able to move and handle donations safely.

The role

We are seeking an Assistant Shop Manager for our busy Highgate charity shop. This hands-on retail role is ideal for someone who enjoys charity retail, thrives on initiative, is motivated to take on responsibility for shop performance, and is passionate about working with volunteers and supporting a meaningful cause.

About the role

• Support the Shop Manager with the day-to-day running of the shop, taking an active role in maximising income and Gift Aid.
• Provide consistently high standards of customer and donor service, creating a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere.
• Drive sales, maintain strong retail and merchandising standards, and contribute to meeting targets.
• Oversee stock processing: sort, quality-check, price, rotate, and creatively merchandise items.
• Assist in recruiting, training, motivating, and supporting a diverse team of volunteers and trainees.
• Take on supervisory and leadership responsibilities in the Shop Manager’s absence.
• Carry out cash handling, till reconciliation, banking, and basic admin, including Gift Aid systems.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety, safeguarding, trading standards, and charity retail policies.
• Promote the charity’s mission in the local community and support local fundraising and promotional activities.

About you

• Retail experience with responsibility for sales and operations, ideally in a charity or not-for-profit environment.
• Experience supervising, supporting, or closely working with volunteers or staff.
• Experience of targets and understanding how shop income supports charitable services.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise in a busy environment.
• Confident communicator who can motivate and encourage others.
• Comfortable using basic IT (till systems, email, spreadsheets, Gift Aid platforms).
• Positive, proactive, and flexible, with a hands-on approach to shop work.
• Able to work on a Rota including weekends and occasional bank holidays.

Salary: £26,227.50 per annum pro-rated

Location: Eastbourne Shelter Shop

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Part time, 28 hours per week

Closing date: Tuesday the 24th of February at 11:30pm

We're looking for an inspirational people person to join us as a Assistant Shop Manager in our Eastbourne 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.

Interserve is committed to working cross culturally amongst the peoples of Asia and the Arab World; to see lives and communities transformed through encounter with Jesus Christ.

We are looking for a personable Finance Admin Assistant to join our small friendly team. You will carry out; 

• Various office and supporter database tasks as well as taking donations over the telephone from supporters 

• A range of daily core finance tasks such as accounting for daily receipts, Stewardship and other Charity Card donations. 

• Daily account reconciliations for bank accounts and manage all incoming enquiries from supporters and potential supporters 

You will need to have a passion for Interserve’s vision and mission as well as at least 2 years experience in a finance or administration role. Experience of using an accounting system or database and IT skills are essential, along with effective administration skills and the ability to handle confidential information sensitively. You should also possess a good standard of numeracy as well as accuracy with detailed spreadsheets. You should be able to work independently and as part of the Finance Team.

In return, our National Office offers a welcoming, prayerful community, with a commitment to supporting staff wellbeing and flexible working arrangements. 

Salary is £23,369.77 for 0.8FTE for 4 days per week (£29,212.21 FTE) .  The role is a hybrid between home and office working, with a minimum two days per week attendance at the National Office in Birmingham for at least the first 6 month probationary period.

Interviews will take place at our National Office in Birmingham on Thursday 5th March 2026 

Interserve is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk and expects all within the Interserve community to share this commitment. DBS certificates will be required for all workers. 

Please follow the link to our website for further application details.  Send a completed application form, CV, and covering letter.

Do you want to be part of the team leading a busy Community Centre in the heart of Shoreditch that has a 135-year history of combating the challenges arising from deprivation and social exclusion in East London?

Who we are

St. Hilda’s East (SHE) is a local charity which aims to combat the challenges arising from deprivation and social exclusion through the delivery of a wide range of engaging activities which promote wellbeing and social connections. Located in Tower Hamlets, our services include pre-school sensory play, youth programmes, social activities and support for older people, advice, a food co-operative, wellbeing activities for people experiencing mental health issues, and volunteering placements.

Founded in 1889 by alumnae of Cheltenham Ladies’ College, we now work from two sites – our large, friendly community centre located in Shoreditch and an Elders Day Centre for the Bangladeshi and other communities in Shadwell. At our Shoreditch community centre, we deliver a wide range of services, activities and events and provide office and meeting space for other organisations. We also manage 2 neighbouring buildings which are tenanted.

Job Purpose:

Working from St. Hilda’s East Community Centre in Shoreditch, the Facilities Assistant will support the Head of Operations, in the day-to-day running and improvement of SHE’s buildings and spaces – ensuring they are tidy, safe, clean, fit for purpose and welcoming. This will involve improving and implementing best practice procedures primarily regarding facilities and all elements of health and safety across both our sites - ensuring that we comply with regulatory standards.

This job is for you if:

• you’re friendly, people focused and motivated by working in a community setting.
• are highly organised, practical and adaptable with great written and verbal communication skills and strong attention to detail.
• you have hands-on experience looking after buildings or facilities and feel confident managing health & safety, compliance, record keeping and contractors to keep spaces safe, tidy and well run. have a flexible, creative approach to work with the willingness to learn, handle multiple expectations and work within a diverse team.

Benefits 

You will have access to an Employee Assistance Program, Training & Development support, flexible working arrangements and 25 annual leave days prorated plus bank holidays.

Closing date for applications: 22nd February 2026 at 23:59 

Our Recruitment Policy: St Hilda's is committed to racial justice and wider inclusion anddiversity. We are working towards a goal where our team fully reflects the diversity anddifference in lived experiences of our local community.

This role provides proactive administrative support to the Bishop of Ripon. The Bishop's PA represents the Bishop's Office and is often the first point of contact.

The postholder will manage the Bishop's Office and ensure that work for the Bishop of Ripon is completed to a high standard. Much of the work is highly confidential, so the postholder must be able to deal with this discreetly and sensitively. The PA is a vital part of the local Ripon Area team but must be able to work independently and use initiative as necessary. Commitment to supporting the Bishop's ministry is essential, and a good understanding of the Christian Faith and Anglican worship is helpful.

Daily tasks will include prioritising mail and messages, organising the Bishop's diary, drafting replies and/or briefing papers as appropriate, producing communication and paperwork around the Bishop's appointments (including church visits and clergy meetings) promptly, attending and arranging events and meetings and in general ensuring that the Bishop is properly resourced and supported in his/her work. As well as overseeing the Ripon Episcopal Area, the Bishop has some diocesan responsibilities, which necessitate travel around the Diocese, and national responsibilities which include travel to London and elsewhere in the country. The planning of the Bishop's diary will reflect the travel involved.

The PA will have key working relationships with other senior staff in the Diocese and particularly those in the Ripon Area. The PA will work closely with the Archdeacon of Richmond and Craven and their PA. The postholder will also be in frequent contact with the Area and Assistant Area Deans and other Area Officers. As the Bishop is often out of the office, the post-holder should be a self-starter and capable of using their initiative with regard to planning and managing their workload.

There may be the possibility of some home-working - details to be discussed with the post holder.

Principal Duties

• Manage the Bishop's diary, appointments, travel and event logistics
• Plan the annual meeting cycle for various committees and individuals
• Manage the approval system for Lay Eucharistic Ministers, including the renewals every five years.
• Anticipate and act proactively on information that comes into the office (via email, phone or letter) particularly where this relates to diary and deadline matters.
• Ensure that appropriate matters are brought to the attention of the Bishop
• Arrange Confirmations, Licensings and other church services and handle related administration.
• Manage annual review appointments (MDRs) for clergy, ensuring that the necessary paperwork is issued and received within appropriate timeframes.
• Manage the 'New in Post' system alongside the Archdeacon's PA
• Administer the clergy appointments process within the Ripon Area, working closely with the Archdeacon, the Archdeacon's PA, Patrons and parish representatives. Ensure that all legal requirements are met.
• Managing meetings for PTO applications.
• Prepare materials for meetings; to occasionally attend and take minutes.
• Oversee the Bishop's expenses and local budget, ensuring that accurate records are kept and returned to the Bishop of Leeds Financial Officer monthly.
• Organise and maintain general and confidential filing systems, including clergy files.
• Manage the Bishop's Office, including ordering stationery, dealing with phone systems, etc

Other duties

• Represent the Bishop's Office with professionalism, discretion and pastoral sensitivity.
• Welcome visitors to the Bishop's Office, ensuring that they are dealt with in a polite and courteous manner.
• Assist in providing refreshments when necessary
• Attend meetings and other events (outside the office) as agreed with the Bishop
• Maintain confidentiality and integrity at all times, ensuring that all confidential material is properly managed and stored.
• Undertake any training as required and be willing to understand GDPR and Safeguarding practices.
• To support the Bishop in developing a social media presence

Essential

Experience, knowledge and skills:

• Experience of working in an administrative capacity in an office environment
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written), including good telephone skills
• Excellent organisational skills and good attention to detail.
• Proficient IT skills, including strong knowledge of Microsoft Office (particularly Word and Outlook) and the ability to use databases to search and record work
• Understanding of social media
• Numeracy skills
• Good problem-solving skills
• Total discretion in handling confidential material
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to deal tactfully and sympathetically with the laity and clergy in the Diocese
• Ability to work on own initiative and develop new systems
• Knowledge of the structures of the Church of England (or willingness to learn)
• An appreciation of the diverse communities in the Diocese

Personal qualities:

• Sympathy with the aims and values of the Church of England
• Ability to relate to a wide-range of people across the whole social spectrum and put them at their ease
• Sensitivity to the Bishop's Office, also being the home of the Bishop

Work-related Circumstances:

• Able to work flexibly, including very occasional evenings and weekends with prior notice
• Willingness to travel to meetings within the Diocese and Episcopal Area
• Willingness to undertake training as required

• To provide excellent and comprehensive administrative support to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), and the Board of Trustees. 

• To set up and maintain appropriate, effective and efficient office and administration systems as required. 

Retail assistant manager

£12.78 - £14.91

Reports to: Shop manager

Department: Trading

Contract: Permanent

Working hours: Part time 15 hours per week

Location: Sleaford

Closing date: Open until filled. We will be shortlisting on a rolling basis and will close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications

Please note: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship. 

**The internal title for this role is Assistant Shop Manager.

At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.

Nestled in the beautiful market town of Sleaford, our Cancer Research UK Sleaford shop is the community’s hub for all things donated and second hand.

We’re looking for a motivated retail professional to join us as an Assistant Shop Manager.  You’ll act as an ambassador for Cancer Research UK, supporting the shop manager and your team to maximise income through people, resources and stock.

You’ll bring strong customer service experience, thrive in a lively, fast paced retail environment and have some experience of supervising, coaching or motivating junior colleagues.

It’s a great opportunity to work in your local area for a trusted employee, as well as a great development opportunity giving you  the opportunity to stand in for the Shop Manager in their absence

In a lively, vibrant working environment, you’ll discover something new every day, whether it’s a new high street trend, a new community network or a talent you never knew you had.

You’ll also be surrounded by people who are as dedicated to beating cancer as you are.  

What will I be doing?

• Supporting the shop manager to guide, inspire and engage a diverse team of paid staff and volunteers.
• Support the commercial running of the store including display and merchandising, stock management, maintaining shop standards, store layout, sales and income. 
• Leading by example and providing excellent customer and supporter service.
• Work alongside the shop manager to achieve targets for donated stock, cash, gift aid, average selling price, sell through and stock processing.
• Creating relationships with your local community and Cancer Research UK colleagues.
• Supporting the shop manager in the organisation and delivery of creative fundraising events for your store to achieve fundraising targets.
• Maintaining compliance with health and safety, safeguarding, security, administration and HR policies.
• Deputising for the shop manager in their absence.

What skills are you looking for?

• A working knowledge of what makes great customer service.
• Experience of working in a lively and vibrant environment.
• Adaptability in changing situations, including being able to work effectively independently.    
• Commercial awareness.
• The ability to create relationships and communicate well.
• And ideally supervisor experience, and experience of working in, or an understanding of retail and fashion.

[Download the full role profile] 

What will I gain?

Each and every one of our employees contributes to our progress and is supporting our work to beat cancer. We think that’s impressive.

In return, we make sure you are supported by a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools, policies and processes to enable you to do your job well.

Our benefits package includes a substantial retirement plan, a generous and flexible leave allowance, discounts on anything from travel to technology, gym membership, and much more.

Our work – from funding cutting-edge research to developing public policy – will change the world. It’s exciting to be part of our team.

How do I apply?

We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won’t be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly and objectively.

Our retail teams cover the needs of their stores by working on a rota basis. Whilst a level of flexibility is needed to meet the needs of the business, we don’t forget that you have a life outside of work too.

Owing to the nature of this position, any offer of employment for this role will be subject to a satisfactory basic DBS check.

Business Operations Assistant

Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week
Contract type: Fixed term (12 months)
Salary: £27,500
Reports to: HR Lead

About the role

This is a great opportunity for someone at an early stage of their career who is looking to build experience across operations, HR, governance and project support within a supportive charity environment.

As Business Operations Assistant, you will provide hands-on administrative and coordination support across the organisation. You will work closely with colleagues in Business Operations and across Tommy’s, gaining exposure to a wide range of activities including office coordination, HR processes, governance record-keeping, project administration and basic finance administration such as processing invoices and raising purchase orders.

You will be supported to learn new systems, build confidence and develop practical, transferable skills, while playing an important role in keeping the organisation running smoothly.

What you’ll be doing

Operations administration

• Processing incoming post alongside the data team

• Responding to general enquiries via phone and email, signposting as appropriate

• Providing cover and support for shared external mailboxes, including data protection and accounts

• Delivering general office administration, including filing, data entry, ordering office supplies and managing office equipment

• Supporting financial administration, including raising purchase orders, coordinating invoices for payment and reconciling credit card statements

• Supporting the Office Manager with health and safety compliance

• Assisting with internal meetings and events

• Supporting the COO with administrative tasks as required

• Handling confidential information responsibly and in line with GDPR requirements

Governance support

• Providing administrative support for governance policies, procedures and processes

• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date Trustee records, documents and registers

HR & People support

• Supporting the upkeep of HR processes, guidance and tools

• Helping to maintain HR templates, checklists and the HR SharePoint folder

• Assisting with improving HR workflows and identifying opportunities to streamline administration

• Providing coordination and administrative support to the HR Lead and wider organisation in delivering the People Plan

Project administration

• Providing administrative support to the office refurbishment project, including coordinating with suppliers, the project team and staff

• Supporting a range of Business Operations projects, including meeting coordination, supplier liaison and finance administration

About you

You don’t need to have done all of this before. We are looking for someone who is organised, reliable and keen to learn, with a genuine interest in building experience in operations, HR or office-based roles.

You will bring:

• Some experience in an administrative, office or support role (paid, voluntary or placement)

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

• A friendly, approachable and professional communication style

• Ability to prioritise tasks and manage your time effectively

• Willingness to learn new systems and processes

• Good IT skills, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Why join Tommy’s?

This role offers a valuable opportunity to gain broad exposure across a charity’s operations, working closely with experienced colleagues in HR, finance, governance and project delivery.

How to apply

Candidates should apply via CharityJob and include a CV and a cover letter (maximum two sides) explaining your motivation for applying and what you hope to gain from the role, as well as the skills and experience you would bring.

Please also complete the diversity monitoring form as part of your application.

Assistant Financial Accountant
Location: London, Hybrid
Hours: Full time or part time. Minimum 28 hours/week
Contract type: Permanent
Salary: £38k - £40k pro-rata
Annual leave: 25 days per year + bank holidays

About the role

We are looking for a Finance Assistant to support the delivery of accurate, timely financial information and help ensure strong financial controls across the organisation. You will play a key role in supporting month-end processes, maintaining robust audit trails, and working closely with colleagues across finance, data and fundraising.

This is an exciting opportunity to join Tommy's at a time of growth, where you will gain exposure to a broad range of finance activities and contribute to improving systems and processes.

Key responsibilities

• Support the delivery of monthly management accounts, including preparing and posting journals (e.g. fixed assets, investments, intercompany and tax journals).

• Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations, identifying and following up on any issues.

• Maintain accurate records and clear audit trails for all transactions.

• Assist with year-end accounts, audit schedules and responding to auditor queries.

• Carry out first review of payment runs to ensure accuracy and legitimacy.

• Act as backup to the Finance Officer (Accounts Payable/Receivable) when required.

• Reconcile income streams, ensuring they are correctly coded and recorded in the finance system.

• Work with the data team to ensure fundraising data aligns with the finance system and investigate discrepancies.

• Maintain and improve process notes for routine tasks.

• Support ad-hoc projects, including system upgrades and improvements.

• Draft quarterly VAT returns.

• Provide general support to the Finance Team and Head of Finance as required.

What we’re looking for

Essential

• Experience assisting with monthly and annual management accounts.

• Experience preparing accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations.

• Familiarity with budgeting and year-end processes.

• Experience working in a small finance team.

• Ability to build strong working relationships and communicate financial information clearly.

• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.

Desirable

• Experience working in the charity sector.

• Experience in a fundraising charity environment.

Why join us?

• Be part of an ambitious charity with big plans for impact and growth.

• Supportive and collaborative working environment.

• Opportunity to develop your skills and grow within a busy finance function.

• Hybrid and flexible working options.

See more about our benefits in the attached Job Pack.

How to apply

Candidates should apply via CharityJob and include a CV and a cover letter (maximum two sides) explaining your motivation for applying and the skills and experience you would bring to the role.

Please also complete the diversity monitoring form as part of your application.

About The Role

We’re looking for a part-time Food Service Assistant to join our friendly and dynamic team, helping to serve up high-quality meals and beverages across our Restaurant, Coffee Shop, Events Centre, and pop-up catering outlets. From everyday service to special events, you’ll be at the heart of providing a welcoming and enjoyable experience for every visitor.

The Arboretum is the UK’s dedicated year-round centre of Remembrance and is part of the Royal British Legion. At its core, the Royal British Legion is a people-focused organisation. It’s made up of individuals who are committed to doing their very best for others, while also making the most of the opportunities and experiences we provide.

In this part-time role, you’ll get hands on with food preparation, presentation, and service, ensuring every dish and drink meets our high standards. You’ll also help maintain cleanliness, keep storage areas organised, and contribute to the smooth running of all our catering spaces. Whether you’re serving in our 380 cover restaurant, assisting at a large event, or supporting a pop-up outlet, no two days will be the same, and your work will make a real difference to our visitors’ experience.

We’re looking for someone with a friendly and flexible approach, ready to work across different areas and shifts, including evenings and weekends. Experience in a similar role is essential, along with a good awareness of health and safety and an understanding of stock and supply control. Most importantly, you’ll be someone who enjoys engaging with people, takes pride in your work, and wants to contribute to our mission of creating memorable food experiences for all who visit the Arboretum.

Please note that this role will be based onsite at the National Memorial Arboretum, Burton-on-Trent DE13 7AR. The hours are 30 hours per week with working any 5 from 7, flexibility for this role is key.

Employee benefits include -

- 28 day’s paid holiday per year (plus bank holidays), increasing to 29 days after 2 years and 30 days after 5 years. Plus the ability to buy up to 1 working week of additional leave
- Contributory pension scheme – min 2% employee contribution receives 6% employer contribution up to max of 10% employer contribution matched with 5% employee contribution
- Death-in-service Life Assurance, with a benefit of 3x annual salary
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Reward Hub online benefits platform with extensive offers and discounts

About the National Memorial Arboretum
The Arboretum is the UK’s leading year-round centre of Remembrance and a proud part of the Royal British Legion. Spread across 150 acres, it is home to more than 350 memorials, including the nationally significant Armed Forces Memorial, paying tribute to the service and sacrifice of those who have served and continue to serve our country. The site is also filled with around 30,000 maturing trees and a wealth of wildlife, making it a beautiful and peaceful place to reflect. Each year, the Arboretum attracts around 300,000 visitors, many of whom attend over 200 events held throughout the year.

In March 2017, the National Memorial Arboretum opened its new award-winning Remembrance Centre, offering an even more powerful and immersive experience for all those who visit. This truly is a special place – a living memorial that honours the dedication and sacrifice of our Armed Forces community.

For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert.

National Memorial Arboretum is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.

We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Finance Assistant

Gendered Intelligence (GI), established in 2008, is a registered charity that works to expand understandings of gender and improve the lives of trans  people. 
We are a trans-led and trans-involving organisation with a wealth of lived experience, community connections of many kinds, and a depth and breadth of trans community knowledge that is second to none.
We imagine a world where many different gender identities and expressions are visible and valued and where trans, non binary and gender exploring people live healthy, safe and fulfilled lives.

Job Overview

• Hours: 0.4FTE (14 hours per week)
• Contract type: Fixed Term, 12 months
• Salary: £13,479.57 (£33,698.93 FTE), plus London Weighting of £1,300 (£3,250 FTE) where applicable.
• Location: Remote, with the option of hybrid working from our London office 

Recruitment Process & Timeline 

• Deadline for submission of applications:  Noon on Friday 20th February 2026(due many more applications than anticipated, this role is now closing a week earlier to allow the panel to shortlist)
• Shortlisted applicants will be informed by:Wednesday 4th March
• Interviews are provisionally organised for: Tuesday 10th March

Main Duties and Responsibilities

You will be working closely and collaboratively with the Finance Officer, who will have oversight of the following areas and will induct you into the financial systems and procedures:

• Manage the finance email inboxes (payables and receivables).
• Maintain accurate and detailed Purchase Ledger records: liaising with budget holders for authorisation, posting supplier invoices to Xero and making payments.
• Raise Sales Ledger invoices to customers in a timely fashion and other receipts such as Donations and grants and monitoring credit control.
• Manage the administration of several Petty Cash floats, Cards and Staff Expenses including liaising with staff members for receipts and returns.
• Process Bank Reconciliations.
• Support with month-end, quarter-end, year-end and ad hoc finance tasks and reporting requirements

Full job description, with person specification, in the attached recruitment pack. Please read the full job description before beginning your application. 

Diversity Information

We are actively seeking to bring people with different lived experiences, diverse backgrounds, abilities and gender identities into the organisation, to create a workplace that is welcoming for all. 

Please be aware that we are currently unable to sponsor visas and ask that candidates ensure they have the legal right to work in the UK for the duration of their employment with us.

Additional Support

Want to learn more before applying?  We’re aware that people may have different needs or additional queries, and we want to support all potential applicants.

Please see the attached recruitment pack for details of the support we offer at GI.

Join our Team as an Office and Reception Assistant and play a vital role in keeping our office organised, efficient and welcoming.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

The following is an illustrative but not exclusive list of the primary duties and responsibilities of the role:

Office and Premises

Supporting the day-to-day effective operation of the charity including:

·Supervising the interns who staff our Reception

·Acting as the first point of contact for email, phone calls and office visitors when the Reception is not staffed

·Handling outgoing and incoming post and couriers.

·Responsibility for maintaining stationery and buying refreshments and office supplies.

Information technology

·Assisting with the induction and basic training of staff in the use of the law centre’s IT and procedures.

·Supporting staff by trouble-shooting common IT problems that arise, escalating to the law centre’s external IT support as appropriate.

·Maintaining the law centre website.

Information management

·Scanning documents and helping to maintain accurate and well organised records.

·Ordering storage and collection of documents as appropriate.

·Running reports on our case management system, Advice Pro

Finances

·Assisting with the management of event bookings and training.

·Assisting with routine financial administration.

Human Resources

·Collecting and maintaining staff records, holiday records and sickness records

·Assisting with the administration of recruitment.

Advice Forum

Assisting the CEO with the strategic advice partnership:

·Co-ordinating and facilitating four Advice Forums per year

·Organising and managing one Advice Conference per year

·Organising 14 training sessions per year for the local advice community

General

·Assisting the CEO to organise meetings including taking minutes; preparation and dissemination of meeting papers, and managing venue/room bookings.

·Organising online training sessions

Please note that this is an on-site position and remote working is not available.