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JOB DESCRIBTION
Job title: Executive Assistant to the CEO
Contract: Part time, 3 days. Flexibility regarding working pattern: hours could be worked across 3 or 4 days in the week. Permanent contract.
Salary: £17, 398 pro rata (£29,000 full time equivalent)
Manager: Gestalt Centre CEO
Location: Hybrid working. In-person at London Kings Cross and remotely.
ABOUT US: THE GESTALT CENTRE
We are the Gestalt Centre, an established therapy not-for-profit organisation, supporting the mental and psychological well-being of individuals, groups, and organisations. We are a dynamic charity that runs, accommodates, and supports a number of counselling, psychotherapy, personal and professional development courses, and a range of therapeutic practices that enhance mental and psychological wellbeing.
As Gestalt Centre, our relationship with people who work for the centre starts from a place of trust. We see our structure as an organisational shape that we use to organise ourselves. What matters for us is how we all work together. We prioritise collaboration and ‘horizontal’ consultative decision making with individual and collective responsibility and accountability.
OUR VISION is a world were meaningful and fulfilling relationships lead to wellbeing and positive change in people’s lives.
OUR PURPOSE is to promote the mental and psychological well-being of individuals, groups and organisations through Gestalt education, training and practice.
Gestalt is a life-changing approach to life, counselling, and psychotherapy. It enables people to develop meaningful relationships, navigate change and lead fulfilling lives by creatively utilising their own resources, skills and strengths.
OUR VALUES IN PRACTICE
Diversity, equality, inclusion and anti-discrimination: We value equity and inclusion and welcome diversity and difference in backgrounds, identities, cultures, and voices. We also commit to anti-discriminatory action and encourage personal and collective awareness, reflection, and learning. It is integral to who we are and how we work and study together.
Kindness and respect for each other and the space we cohabit. Our relationship with people who work, learn and access therapy at the centre starts from a place of respect and kindness. This way we create a space where we can show up, work, and learn authentically and meaningfully. Feel seen, heard, and included.
Collaboration and mutuality: We work and study together, collaboratively and with respect and appreciation for each other. Every person matters and so does the collective.
Community, awareness, and personal responsibility: We are a community of staff, students, practitioners, and clients; working, studying, and accessing therapy at the centre. Individually and collectively, we are responsible for our presence and behaviour. Also responsible for our community and the space we inhabit.
ABOUT THE JOB
Job Purpose
We are looking for an exemplary people-oriented administrator to provide administrative support to the Gestalt Centre CEO and the workstreams she manages. An important role in the organisation, working with senior leadership and across teams, in a welcoming and supportive environment with opportunities to learn and grow on the job.
Areas of work and responsibility
- Administrative Support to the Gestalt Centre CEO
- Coordinate and support projects and workstreams the CEO leads on: Operations, Communications and Marketing, Short Courses and Post Graduate Qualifications, HR, Finance, Policies, Fundraising and Health & Safety.
- Liaise with the CEO and the leadership team to update the organisational plan and workstream plans, also keep track of relevant priority actions and progress.
- Provide administrative support for governance processes such as the Annual Financial Audit, Trustee Board meetings, the Charity Commission and Companies House submissions.
- Provide administrative support to the organising and running fundraising activities and events.
- Administrative support and coordination for the annual planning of Short Courses and Post Graduate Qualifications programmes.
- Organise, provide administrative support, and attend as appropriate, weekly operational meetings, monthly Executive meetings, and other project meetings, led by the CEO. Prepare meetings set up, information and any required papers in advance. Organise dates, taking and sending out minutes and coordinate follow-up actions ensuring progress and completion.
- Liaise with the CEO to prepare, format, edit and update reports and policies for internal and external audiences to a high standard.
- Provide a professional first point of contact for the CEO and as required liaise with her and the leadership team in order to respond to emails or phone calls and organise follow up meetings.
- Office team support such as reception/admin cover or support with events, as and when occasionally required.
- Carry out responsibilities with due regard to the Gestalt Centre values, policies and procedures.
Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Key Competencies and Qualities
- Educated to degree level or equivalent with good English and Maths.
- Experience working with and assisting senior leadership professionals.
- Excellent organisation and planning skills and experience, including balancing competing demands and prioritising effectively, forward planning and working to tight deadlines.
- Excellent coordination skills and good experience of coordinating projects, workstreams or activities.
- Excellent communication skills, including conveying information clearly and adjusting approach, manner, and language to suit varying situations.
- Excellent interpersonal skills (‘people person’) such as developing good working relationships with colleagues, working collaboratively and initiating relevant discussions to progress with work tasks.
- Experience and able to work well with senior professionals and in a positive professional matter.
- Able to work in a confident, calm, diplomatic and confidential way in a senior role and a therapy setting. Reliable and mature with a sense of personal responsibility for the role and the work involved.
- Flexibility and proactive problem-solving, always working with kindness and respect.
- Excellent attention to detail and confident with numbers.
- Good working knowledge and experience of databases and online administration systems, including information and files management.
- Able to plan and organise own work effectively and able to work well in a dynamic busy setting.
- Able to work collaboratively and independently on own initiative.
- Experience working effectively and appropriately with confidentiality and data protection in mind and in line with organisational policies and practice.
- Good working knowledge of MS Office applications such as MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint, email, and the internet.
- Commitment to Equal Opportunities and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
- Preferably experience working within an educational, training or therapy setting (desirable).
To apply please forward to Archie Rotap, your CV and a supporting statement of no more than 2 pages, outlining how you meet the job requirements and the value you’ll bring to it. Archie's email can be found in the job description document attached.
OUR VISION is a world were meaningful and fulfilling relationships lead to wellbeing and positive change in people’s lives.
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SENIOR EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
Strategic Senior Executive Assistant role with Mission Aviation Fellowship International (MAFI), supporting the CEO and Executive Leadership Team across a global Christian mission bringing help, hope and healing to isolated communities through aviation.
Why work for MAF International?
- Strategic role supporting global Christian leaders within a supportive, faith-centred global team environment
- 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- 10% employer pension contribution and Life insurance (3× salary)
- Location: Hybrid – minimum one day per week in the Cranfield or Ashford office, plus international travel opportunities (around one week per month)
- Contract: Full time (37.5 hours, trust based pattern across time zones)
Mission Aviation Fellowship International is a global Christian organisation using aviation to reach people living in poverty, conflict or extreme isolation. With an 80 year history and programmes across Africa, Asia and beyond, MAFI is undergoing a major global transformation to strengthen and unify its impact.
We’re looking for a highly capable and relationship focused Senior Executive Assistant who thrives in an engaging global environment and enjoys supporting senior leaders to operate at their best. You’ll coordinate complex schedules, manage information flow, support governance processes, and build strong working relationships across different cultures and time zones.
You will:
- Coordinate the CEO’s global calendar and prepare briefings and documents
- Support Executive Leadership Team meetings and rhythms across time zones
- Manage board logistics, agendas, papers and minutes
- Oversee digital workflows through Teams/SharePoint
- Plan international itineraries, visits and events
- Build positive relationships across MAF’s global network
- Model and participate in MAF’s Christian ethos and spiritual life
This role is ideal for someone organised, confident working across cultures, calm under pressure and committed to supporting leadership within a mission driven organisation.
This role is subject to a Basic DBS check.
For further details please have a look at the candidate pack.
For an informal chat to ask any questions, please contact Nick Thomas, Senior Consultant, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Please apply through the Charisma Charity Recruitment website with your CV and supporting statement.
Key dates:
- Closing date: Wednesday 18 March 2026
- Charisma vetting interviews must be completed by: Tuesday 24 March
- 1st Interviews with MAF International: w/c 30 March 2026
- Final Interviews with MAF International: w/c 6 April 2026
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion*, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law.
*In accordance with the Equality Act 2010, Part 1, Schedule 9, it is a genuine occupational requirement that the post holder is a practicing Christian.
Administrative and IT Assistant
We are looking for an Administrative and IT Assistant to join the team!
Our client is an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and meet human needs in his name without discrimination.
Position: Administrative and IT Assistant
Location: London (office-based with a chance to have a flexible working day only after probation)
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Salary: £31 051.39 pa plus travel to work allowance up to £3,800 pa
Contract: Permanent
Benefits: Contributory pension scheme; generous travel to work allowance; 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays per annum; café discount.
Closing Date: Monday 16 March 2026
Interviews held: Friday 20 March 2026 onsite in Sunbury-on-Thames, TW16 5PL
About the Role
In brief, this role involves:
Being the first point of contact for any IT related issues at Sunbury Court, in terms of reported issues from Presenters, Delegates, Customers or Staff. Assist personnel and delegates with Microsoft 365 request including the desktop suite and maintain the delegate devices held at ICO.
The role will also assist in ICO program tasks and provide any further administrative support required.
About You
The successful candidate will have:
- A level or equivalent within an IT Discipline (A degree in computer science or equivalent).
- A broad technical knowledge of IT, PC’s/peripherals, and their architecture
- Good software and hardware troubleshooting skills
- Good knowledge Microsoft office Suites and core application suites
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Good customer facing skills.
- Good organisational skills, able to take a methodical approach to service issues.
- Ability to work under pressure to meet SLA's and remain calm in stressful situations.
- Ability to support mobile devices (Android & IOS)
- Strong administrative skills including use of Microsoft 365 suite.
- Empathy with the aims and ethos of the charity.
Applicants must be in sympathy with the aims and objectives of a Christian faith-based organisation.
If you feel you have the necessary experience and would like to join the team, apply today!
Other roles you may have experience of could include Admin, Administrator, Administration, IT Admin, IT Administration.
The Woodland Trust is looking for a Personal Assistant to support the Executive Director of Nature Recovery in their strategic and operational leadership role at the Trust.
The Role:
- Manage the Director’s day-to-day activity, including diary management, forward planning, travel, daily updates and ad hoc requests.
- Handle incoming and outgoing correspondence, triage actions, maintain records and update Trust systems, including the CRM.
- Act as the main departmental point of contact, liaising with internal colleagues and external stakeholders.
- Prepare expense claims and maintain corporate credit card records using Business World.
- Monitor and report on departmental budgets with the Director and Management Accountant, supporting forecasting and annual budgeting.
- Support SLT recruitment, induction, onboarding and ongoing administration.
- Assist the Director in delegating and tracking SLT actions and priorities.
- Coordinate SLT meetings, agendas and papers; take minutes as required.
- Manage internal briefing processes for the Director, CEO, ELT and Chair.
- Coordinate ELT and Board papers, track actions and ensure governance deadlines are met.
- Organise SLT development activities, site visits and departmental meetings.
- Maintain and improve departmental systems, processes and ways of working.
- Support learning, wellbeing and a positive SLT culture in partnership with the People team.
- Collaborate with the wider PA team, sharing best practice and providing cover.
- Build effective internal and external relationships to support departmental objectives.
- This role includes a mix of working from home and at our main office in Grantham, Lincolnshire. Visits to Grantham would be required no more than once a month on average.
The Candidate:
- You have an enthusiasm for the environment and share our core values-Grow Together, Explore, Focus and Make it Count
We are looking for candidates who have the following:
- Significant administrative experience at Director support level, including managing busy diaries and organising complex travel and logistics.
- Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build productive relationships and work collaboratively at all levels to meet deadlines.
- Clear, confident, and persuasive communication skills, both internally and externally.
- Highly self-motivated with strong organisational and planning skills, able to manage workload, prioritise effectively, and delegate when needed.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong attention to detail.
- Proven ability to handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately.
- Demonstrates initiative, innovative thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Flexible, resilient, and able to adapt quickly and positively to change
- Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint, and Zoom.
- Desirable - Keen interest in the environment and/or politics, with a desire to learn about civil society and influencing positive policy and societal change.
Benefits & Wellbeing: Joining our team means you'll be a big part of tackling environmental and climate issues. We take good care of our staff, offering support and training opportunities. We also offer:
- Enhanced Employer Pension
- Life Assurance
- Flexible & Hybrid Working Options
- Generous Annual Leave - 25 days + bank holidays (pro rata for part time)
- Buy and Sell Annual Leave
- Enhanced Parental Pay
- Employee Assistance Programme
About Us: The Woodland Trust is the UK's leading woodland conservation charity and is dedicated to creating a world where trees and woods thrive for both people and nature. Our mission involves engaging and inspiring individuals to contribute toward tackling the nature and climate crisis through the protection, restoration, and creation of essential woodland habitats.
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: To achieve our vision of a world where woods and trees thrive for people and nature, we need to better reflect society and the communities we work in. All people, no matter their background, identity, ability, or circumstance, should benefit from trees.
People of colour and disabled people are currently under-represented across the environment and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we particularly encourage you to apply.
Please contact us to discuss any additional support or adjustments you may need to complete your application.
Application Advice: For fairness we keep our candidates’ personal details hidden from the hiring managers, we do not ask for your CV at application stage. Make sure that your Personal Statement clearly shows how your skills and knowledge link to the specifications in the job description and you share with us your passion for the role.
Even if you don't meet every requirement of the role, we would encourage you to apply.
Acceptable Use Policy - Artificial Intelligence (AI)
We understand that candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their job applications-for example, to help structure or edit written responses. We welcome the use of AI in this way, particularly where it helps improve accessibility, such as for neurodivergent applicants. However, we ask that any information submitted reflects your own experience, skills and understanding. During interviews, candidates are expected to respond independently without the use of AI tools.
Apply Now: If you're ready to make a difference and grow with us, send in your application today. We might close the job opening early if we get a lot of applications, so it's a good idea to apply soon. If we do close the advert early, and you have an application in process, we will email you prior to closing to give you time to complete.
Interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams.
Salary: £26,227.50 per annum pro-rated
Location: Harrogate Shelter Shop
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Part time, 21 hours per week
Closing date: Sunday the 15th of March at 11:30pm
We're looking for an inspirational people person to join us as a Assistant Shop Manager in our Harrogate 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.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
THE VACANCY
We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Agreements Section Assistant to join the team at the ITF. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting our affiliate's agreements function. We offer a modern, hybrid working pattern, allowing you to split your time between 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home, ensuring a healthy work-life balance while remaining connected to the team.
About the Role
The Agreements Unit Section Assistant will be responsible for processing of ITF Agreement applications, monitoring consultations, assembling and verifying evidence in support of beneficial ownership; representing the ITF to ship-owners, affiliates and inspectors in connection with agreement processes and related matters; responsible for identifying source of cash receipts relating to Welfare Fund, including unallocated cash receipts and membership fees and preparing special agreements and related documentation.
The Assistant will work with internal and external stakeholders to resolve ITF Agreements and other issues; secure the active interests of ITF’s aims and objectives and provide narrative reports for relevant decision-making bodies including constitutional and non-constitutional entities within ITF structures.
About the You
A professional, with Maritime background, or have previous experience working with the Agreements team and trade union experience are desirable. Competent in Microsoft Word and Excel at intermediate level; broad experience in general administration and data inputting as well as knowledge of and experience working on database such as Microsoft CRM. High level communication skills, both verbally and in writing are key requirements, plus a proven ability to develop positive relationships with organisations and individuals across diverse cultures. Due to the nature of the organisation and the role, speaking a second language would be an advantage.
Further details about the role and the person specification are found in the attached Job Description.
While we aim to keep this advert open for the specified duration, we reserve the right to close it early should a sufficient volume of suitable candidates be reached prior to the closing date.
Please note interviews will be held in our London office.
THE ORGANISATION
The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) is a democratic, affiliate-led federation recognised as the world’s leading transport authority. We fight passionately to improve workers' lives, connecting more than 700 affiliated trade unions from 150 countries to secure rights, equality and justice for workers' globally. We are the voice for nearly 18.5 million transport workers across the world.
We have offices in London, Abidjan, Amman, Brussels, Geneva, Hong Kong, Montreal, Nairobi, New Delhi, Panama City, Rio de Janeiro, Singapore, Sydney, and Tokyo, with members spanning the globe.
Purpose:
The ITF constitution sets out the following aims:
- To promote respect for trade union and human rights worldwide
- To work for peace based on social justice and economic progress
- To help our affiliated unions defend the interests of their members
- To provide research and information services to our affiliates
- To provide general assistance to transport workers in difficulty
Values
At the ITF, our values are at the heart of all that we do. We demonstrate solidarity. We are democratic. We are dynamic. We are determined. We are dedicated to bringing together a diverse group of people to truly strengthen the ITF as the global voice for transport workers. Find out more about our values.
Equal opportunities statement:
At the ITF, we are committed to providing an inclusive environment for our team and our affiliates. We see the diversity of our staff as a source of intelligence and our strength. This means that we work creatively to make the most of the unique experiences and perspectives. We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome all applications regardless of gender, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, race, migration status, colour, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, disability, age, political opinions or trade union affiliation or activity.
Every day transport workers keep the world moving – connecting millions of people across our cities and countries

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About RAP
The Regulatory Assistance Project is an independent, global nonprofit advancing the transition to clean, affordable, and reliable energy systems. With teams across North America, Europe, and Asia, RAP works at the intersection of policy, markets, and implementation to accelerate decarbonization and equitable energy outcomes.
RAP is currently engaged in a strategic integration process to strengthen global impact and scale operational excellence. The Executive Assistant to the CEO plays a pivotal role in enabling effective executive leadership during this next phase of growth.
Position Summary
The Executive Assistant to the CEO is a highly trusted partner who enables strategic focus, operational effectiveness, and disciplined execution at the executive level. This role requires sound judgment, discretion, and the ability to anticipate needs in a complex, global environment.
The successful candidate is a quick thinker, resourceful problem solver, and mission-driven professional who thrives in fast-moving, international settings. They bring composure under pressure, strong prioritization skills, and the ability to manage multiple competing demands with professionalism and precision.
This individual will operate at the center of RAP’s leadership ecosystem, coordinating across senior leadership, board members, external partners, and global stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the CEO’s complex global calendar across time zones with proactive prioritization and alignment to strategic objectives.
- Anticipate emerging issues and flag risks or dependencies early.
- Ensure follow-through on key commitments, action items, and cross-functional deliverables.
- Act as a gatekeeper and facilitator to protect executive focus while maintaining responsiveness.
- Facilitate information flow between the CEO and Senior Leadership Team.
- Coordinate high-level external meetings with policymakers, donors, and partner organizations.
- Draft correspondence and executive communications that reflect RAP’s values and strategic voice.
- Support travel planning, logistics, and preparation for international engagements.
- Maintain structured systems for document management, tracking, and workflow coordination.
- Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve executive support infrastructure.
- Support expense reporting, contract coordination, and light project management as needed.
Qualifications & Experience
- Minimum of 3 years of experience supporting C-level executives, ideally within international nonprofit, policy, or mission-driven environments.
- Experience operating in complex, multi-country organizational structures.
- Demonstrated ability to manage confidential information with integrity.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English. Proficiency in other global languages is highly desirable.
- High digital fluency with productivity tools such as Microsoft 365 and collaboration platforms.
Core Competencies
- Strategic Thinking: Understands organizational priorities and aligns executive time accordingly.
- Resourcefulness: Finds solutions independently and navigates ambiguity effectively.
- Agility: Adapts quickly to shifting priorities and evolving circumstances.
- Discretion: Exercises mature judgment in handling sensitive information.
- Global Mindset: Comfortable operating across cultures and time zones.
- Mission Alignment: Demonstrates commitment to clean energy transition and public interest work.
Working Model
This role can be structured as part-time or full-time, depending on candidate experience and organizational need. Flexibility in working hours is essential due to RAP’s global footprint.
The position may be based in Greater London or Berlin, with remote flexibility consistent with RAP’s operating model.
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Contract type
Permanent – ST Giles Hospice Shops
Location
Bloxwich
Hours
15 hours (2 days out of 7) 8:55am – 5:05pm trading over 7 days.
Annual salary
£9633 (Retail Band AA)
Review date
08/03/2026
As an Assistant Community Shop Manager (ACSM) for St Giles Hospice you will take lead when the Community Shop Manager is away, ensuring smooth operations and delivering excellent customer service. You’ll be empowered to make decisions locally whilst working within a supportive framework, working within and for your local community ensuring that engagement and support is understood and promoted.
You’ll have excellent leadership skills and want to be part of a successful team. Ideally, you’ll have previous fashion retail experience with the ability to manage and lead the store in the absence of the Community Shop Manager (CSM).
Reporting into the CSM and working closely with the Retail Regional Manager you will aid in supporting your store to run efficiently and deliver a positive financial contribution to the Hospice.
The estate includes 26 shops and e-commerce operation with a turnover of approx. £3.5million which supports the overall income generation strategy.
Do you want to work in a role that combines retail, community and purpose, St Giles Hospice is the place that will allow you to thrive.
Qualifications
Essential
·Qualifications in English and Maths
·Minimum Level 2 Key Skills or Grade 4 (A-D) GCSE
Knowledge and experience
Essential
·Ability to lead and motivate others
·Previous retail experience
·Understanding of health and safety regulations
·Ability to plan and priorities workloads and delegate accordingly
·Outstanding communications skills
·Excellent customer focus
·Knowledge and understanding of sales management, profit and loss
Desirable
·Local community knowledge
·Previous line management experience
·Experience in achieving goals and identifying opportunities
·Has the ability to implement and enforce policies
·A desire to work as part of a team to generate fresh and innovative community-based ideas
·Some experience of Gift Aid
·Some experience of working with volunteers
Values
·Exhibits our hospice values and behaviours
Skills
Essential
·Proven customer service skills
·Flexible and be able to adapt to change on a daily basis
·Able to complete physically demanding work in the form of standing for long periods and moving stock
·Ability to handle administrative task, such a cash handling
·Be a keen problem solver
·Ability to follow organisational policy and procedures
·IT and numeracy - understanding of Office 365 and the ability to complete IT based tasks
Desirable
·Ability to work on own initiative and prioritise workload
·Team Management skills
·Experience in training and developing staff and/or volunteers
Personal Attributes
·Strong communicator
·Customer focused
·Willingness to learn
·Flexible and adaptable to change
·Good interpersonal skills
·Goodtime keeping and strong work ethic
·Conducts themselves’ in a professional manner
·Good organisational skills
·Inclusive and diverse in their approach
·Empathetic
·Team Player
·Able to work under pressure
·Collaborative
·Ambassador for St Giles Hospice
Other requirements
·Valid driving licence
·Eligibility to work in the UK
·Please note that St Giles Hospice does not hold a sponsorship licence and is therefore unable to accept sponsorship requests
Just so you know:
This post is subject to a Disclose and Barring Service (DBS) check.
We may review applications before the application review date, however, if you apply after the application review date, your application may not be considered. We will accept applications until we have successfully filled the role; this may be earlier than the closing date.
If you have not heard within 14 days of the application close date, then please consider that your application has been unsuccessful at this time.
As part of your application your data will be managed in line with St Giles Hospice Privacy Policy and kept for 6 months. If you would like to see this in full, please visit our website for our Privacy Policy. This is in extension to Charity Job Privacy Policy.
Whether you’re living with a terminal illness, or your loved one is nearing the end of their life, we’re here for you at every stage.


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Hours: Various
Contract type: Bank
Location: Bristol Region (HMP Leyhill, HMP Ashfield, HMP Eastwood Park and HMP Bristol)
Do you want to join an organisation committed to addressing low literacy levels amongst people in prison?
Shannon Trust are delighted to be working with His Majesty’s Prison & Probation Service (HMPPS) to provide peer-led learning programmes across a number of prisons. To ensure the continuation of our programmes during times of staff absence, we are now seeking to recruit a Prison Facilitator/Library Assistant on a bank working basis to work across the Bristol region (HMP Leyhill, HMP Ashfield, HMP Eastwood Park and HMP Bristol). Working closely with prisons and their staff, people in prison, Shannon Trust volunteers and mentors, this post will support with the delivery and development of our literacy and numeracy programme in the area, maximising opportunities for people in prison to learn to read.
You will have experience working within prison settings underpinned by the ability to build relationships quickly and personal qualities that include resilience, determination and a problem-solving approach. You will also have a willingness to travel, sometimes at short notice, to provide short or long term cover within the prisons in this area.
This role will be prison-based. This is a bank role and so the number of days to be worked will vary and are not guaranteed. Employee benefits include a company contribution to pension scheme of up to 5%, 30 days holiday plus bank holidays, life insurance, discounts via Reward Gateway and an Employee Assistance Programme. The biggest benefit though is our culture – our people really want to work for the organisation.
We welcome job applications from people with lived experience of the criminal justice system and do not routinely ask for details of any criminal convictions. These roles do require prison security clearance, so we will need to ask for details of any relevant criminal convictions before an offer of employment is finalised.
We reserve the right to withdraw this role early if it is filled internally
Closing date: 12th March 2026
Applications for this role will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and interviews may be held before the closing date so early applications are encouraged.
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Actively Interviewing
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!
Are you highly organised, spiritually grounded and passionate about supporting Christian mission? We are seeking a Personal Assistant to work alongside our National Director, playing a key role in coordinating events, prayer gatherings and leadership support within OMF UK. This is a unique opportunity to combine excellent administrative skills with active participation in ministry, helping to advance our mission with clarity, care and excellence.
Purpose of role:
The Personal Assistant plays a vital role in upholding the Christian ethos, mission and values of OMF UK by supporting the National Director, coordinating ministry events and providing administrative support to the UK Leadership Team.
Responsibilities:
National Director Support:
·Arrange and attend regular internal events (such as Home Assignment Workshops, UK team days, retreat days, and other team functions) and occasional external events.
·Take part in corporate and individual prayer for UK Members at Home Assignment Workshops.
·Support and participate in OMF International’s mission, by regularly leading UK team devotions and/or worship and regularly leading National Office Prayers.
·Support the organisation of and logistics for OMF UK events, conferences, and prayer gatherings.
·Ensure that all OMF UK events, prayer gatherings and office activities reflect OMF’s Christian mission, vision and values.
·Manage travel arrangements for the National Director as required.
·Assist with coordinating Christian mission events attended by the National Director and team.
·Maintain an effective and accessible filing system.
·Any other duties as assigned by the National Director.
Leadership Team Support:
·Present departmental prayer points and lead prayers at quarterly UK Mornings of Prayer, as well as at biannual OMF UK Days of Prayer and UK Team Retreats.
·Manage travel arrangements for the Leadership Team members as required.
·Coordinate the National Office daily, monthly, and biannual prayer rotas.
·Coordinate room bookings within the National Office.
·Respond to and organise accommodation requests for National Office visitors where needed.
·Collate business trip details for UK members and staff for annual renewal of travel insurance.
·Act as point of contact for the OMF UK resources Collaboration Room on Teams.
·Prepare letters of authorisation for SOAS as required.
·Coordinate the office coffee rota.
·Participate in and provide occasional administrative support for other National Office projects.
Link with International Centre:
·Coordinate the distribution of the Mission Round Table magazine.
·Coordinate and collate UK input for the International Days of Prayer.
·Coordinate schedules and meetings of International Directors visiting the UK National Office.
Occupational Requirement - To be a practising Christian as an active member of a local church and be able to clearly demonstrate a personal commitment to the mission, principles, values and practises contained in our Ethos Statement.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
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!
Assistant Director of Fundraising (Major Donors)
Are you a senior major donor fundraiser ready to take on a broader leadership role — while helping bereaved children and young people rebuild their lives?
You will join a well-established UK charity supporting children, young people and families facing the devastating impact of bereavement. Through specialist counselling, group programmes, creative therapies and expert support, the organisation ensures that no child has to navigate grief alone.
As Assistant Director of Fundraising (Major Donors), you will combine hands-on relationship management with strategic leadership responsibility. This is more than a portfolio role — you will help shape the direction of income growth across the organisation.
In this role, you will:
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Lead and grow a portfolio of high-value donors and prospects
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Build meaningful, long-term relationships with high-net-worth supporters
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Develop compelling proposals and secure significant multi-year gifts
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Confidently lead donor meetings and make high-value financial asks
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Own and drive the major donor pipeline, forecasting and income targets
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Line manage and support fundraisers within the team
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Work closely with senior leaders and trustees to maximise donor engagement
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Use events strategically as cultivation and stewardship opportunities
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Deputise for the Director of Income Generation and contribute to strategic planning
You will bring:
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A strong track record of securing major gifts
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Deep understanding of major gift pipeline management and income forecasting
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Experience working to ambitious financial targets
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Confidence operating at senior stakeholder level
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Excellent written skills and the ability to craft persuasive proposals
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Strong CRM and data management capability
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The leadership skills to influence peers and drive collaboration
Most importantly, you will be values-driven, emotionally intelligent and motivated by the opportunity to help young people find hope and resilience after loss.
Why this role?
You will have genuine strategic influence. You will shape a growing major donor programme. And you will see directly how the income you secure transforms the lives of bereaved children and families.
If you are ready to step into a role that blends leadership, strategy and meaningful donor relationships — we would love to hear from you.
#Major Donors #Philanthropy #Fundraising
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
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!
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.
Actively Interviewing
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!
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.


