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Fundraising Assistant
West Dean, West Sussex | 21 hours per week | Permanent
Are you an organised and proactive administrator looking for a rewarding role where your work helps support arts, heritage, education, and creativity?
West Dean is seeking a Fundraising Assistant to join our friendly and collaborative fundraising team at our stunning Sussex campus in the South Downs National Park. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting donor engagement, fundraising activities, and student funding within one of the UK’s most distinctive cultural and educational organisations.
West Dean, operated by The Edward James Foundation Ltd, is internationally recognised for its work in arts, craft, design, and conservation. From our historic Sussex estate to our London-based KLC School of Design, we provide inspiring environments where creativity and heritage thrive.
About the Role
As Fundraising Assistant, you will provide essential administrative and operational support across a wide range of fundraising activities. You’ll help maintain accurate donor records, process donations, coordinate communications, support donor visits and events, and assist with reporting and prospect research.
Working closely with colleagues across fundraising, finance, marketing, and academic teams, you’ll help ensure excellent donor care while contributing to fundraising initiatives that directly support students, projects, and the future development of West Dean.
This is a varied and engaging role that would suit someone who enjoys organisation, relationship-building, and working with data and systems in a meaningful environment.
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone who is:
- Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
- Confident managing multiple priorities and deadlines
- Comfortable working with databases, spreadsheets, and administrative systems
- Professional, approachable, and an excellent communicator
- Able to build positive relationships with colleagues and supporters
- Interested in developing a career within fundraising or the charity sector
- Previous administrative experience is essential, while experience working with CRM systems, events, or customer-facing environments would be advantageous.
What We Offer
Salary: £15,000 per annum (£25,000 FTE)
21 hours per week worked across a minimum of 3 days
- Generous contributory pension scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Free entry to West Dean Gardens
- Free use of swimming pool, tennis courts, and library
- Staff discounts and subsidised short courses
- Subsidised bed and breakfast rates on campus
- A unique and inspiring place to work surrounded by creativity, heritage, and beautiful landscapes
If you’re looking to join an organisation where your work truly makes a difference, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now via the West Dean Careers website.
Inspiring creativity & potential through arts, craft, design, conservation, horticulture and heritage in a sustainable, wellbeing-focused environment.



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About CoppaFeel!
CoppaFeel! are the UK’s only youth focused breast cancer awareness charity, and we’re on a mission to get every 18-24 year old checking their chest. We educate people on the signs of breast cancer and encourage them to check their chests monthly, so that if they notice something unusual they are empowered to contact their GP and advocate for themselves.
We do this because when diagnosed early, breast cancer treatments are more effective and survival rates are higher. Early detection can save lives.
Breast cancer does not need to be detected late, and as long as we are here and continue to be supported by people like you, we will do all we can to make sure this doesn’t continue to happen
The Role
We are seeking an enthusiastic Finance Assistant to join our team at CoppaFeel!. Contributing to the running of our financial systems and processes, the successful applicant will also be providing financial information to support the fundraising team.
We are looking for an enthusiastic person who wants to develop their career in charity finance, who will support our Director of Finance and Head of Finance and Contracts looking after CF! finances. You will be confident with data entry and working across our fundraising and finance systems to ensure income is coded correctly. This role requires reconciling income from many different fundraising platforms and working with our external financial provider.
You will sit within the CoppaFeel! Finance Team and report to Head of Finance.
Duties and Responsibilities
Income & Reconciliation
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Accurately code and reconcile income from various fundraising platforms (e.g., JustGiving, CAF) in Beacon to Xero
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Tracking income (following current processes) and notify fundraising of certain income
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Raise draft invoices as per request, ensuring correct documentation is uploaded
Accounts Payable & Administration
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Process and check with accuracy for staff expense claims, Direct Debits and supplier invoices through APM.
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Support monthly staff Soldo card submissions, ensuring timely submission of correct receipts
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Conducting checks on large invoices with supplier
Finance Systems & Reporting
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Assist with generating basic financial reports (e.g. aged payables/receivables)
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Support the production of basic reports to budget holders if needed
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Support with administration of updating management accounts
Support & Compliance
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Assist with audit preparation by gathering information and following up on outstanding documentation
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Support the maintenance and adherence of finance policies and procedures
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Provide induction-level finance support and guidance to new staff (e.g. using APM, where finance policies are, expense submission)
General
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Handle finance-related post and filing
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Maintain the Finance inbox; where applicable respond to internal finance queries otherwise pass on to others in Finance team as necessary
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Support with collation of documentation for Gift Aid claims and maintain accurate donor records for Gift Aid
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Contribute to ad hoc finance projects and tasks as required
Skills, Experience, and Qualifications
Essential
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Excellent organisational skills & self-motivated
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Strong organisational and data entry skills with excellent attention to detail
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Ability to work independently and as part of a team
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Good communication skills both written and verbal
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Computer literacy, with strong Excel skills
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Comfortable working with numbers and following financial processes
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1 year previous experience in a similar role
Desirable
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Charity or third sector experience
Application information
Applications will close on Monday 25th May with the aim to commence a shortlisting test as applications come in and interviews week commencing Monday 15th June
CoppaFeel! reserves the right to close the vacancy early in the event that we receive a high number of applications before the closing date.
Main benefits, Terms & Conditions
Annual leave entitlement: 22 days, plus office closure at Christmas, a day off on our Founders birthday, and a day off for your birthday.
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Employee Assistance Programme
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Health Cash Plan; cash back on everyday health expenses, as well as a GP advice line and access to PerkBox.
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Access to Self Space training and 1:1 therapy
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Core working hours of 10am to 4pm
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Flex Friday; every other Friday off, offering the time to recharge and ensuring work life balance, while remaining available in case of emergencies
All annual leave and benefits are pro-rata'd for part time employees.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
At CoppaFeel! we support a diverse range of communities and we understand that diversity within our team is central and crucial to meeting the needs of the young people we exist to serve. We strongly encourage applications from Black, and people of colour, LGBTQIA+ candidates, candidates with disabilities, from men, and from those with a lived experience of cancer because we would like to increase the representation of these groups within the charity.
We promote equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace and make recruitment decisions by matching the charity's needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We recognise the value in encouraging a diverse range of perspectives, skills, experience and knowledge at the charity.
While the successful candidate will be selected purely on merit, in the event of a tie between two candidates with equal suitability, we may select a candidate with lived experience of the issues we are seeking to address through our work.
We want our recruitment process to be inclusive, accessible and fair for everyone. As a Disability Confident Employer, we actively encourage applications from disabled people and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role will normally be offered an interview. In some high-volume recruitment processes, we may limit interviews to candidates whose applications most closely meet the role requirements.
We are looking for an experienced and confident Facilities Assistant to join The Royal College of Radiologists (RCR). This is an excellent role a highly organised and collaborative individual looking to use their strong customer service skills to contribute to the smooth running of a charitable organisation with a focus on supporting doctors to deliver medical imaging and cancer services.
The Facilities Assistant will be a friendly and welcoming first point of call, proactive and customer-focused providing wide ranging support for the RCR’s buildings management and facilities service. In this role you will have some responsibility for asset management, hospitality, reception services, health and safety, security, space management and utilities.
What you’ll do:
- Provide comprehensive facilities service support for all staff, visitors and contractors visiting RCR facilities
- Support all activities related to the facilities services offer within the RCR building
- Reception duties, including use of Teams for incoming external calls and monitoring enquiries
- Administration and upkeep of general building registers
- Be trained as First Aider, Fire Warden and Evac-Chair operator
- Oversee service, suppliers, contractors and agency staff at the RCR building
What you need:
- Strong customer service
- Strong problem-solving skills, able to think on your feet
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strong communication skills, verbally and written
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and multi-task
The Facilities Assistant role is a necessary role, integral to the smooth and optimal function of the RCR building and facility services. You will become a part of an organisation whose mission is to deliver and improve imaging and cancer care for all. Please find out more about the Facilities Assistant role, the RCR and instructions on how to apply in our candidate pack.
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
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Would you like to make a lasting difference in the lives of children affected by domestic abuse? Join an award-winning trauma recovery service provider that is passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of children and families.
Bounce Back for Kids (BB4K) is a lifeline for children healing from the trauma of domestic abuse. We’re looking for a new Assistant Support Worker to join our team – helping guide children and families on their recovery journey.
Position: Bounce Back for Kids (BB4K) Assistant Support Worker
Location: The role is based in our Reading office with hybrid flexible working arrangements to provide for working at home and in the office. The role requires frequent travel across Reading, West Berkshire, Wokingham, South Oxfordshire and Vale of the White Horse to support our service users.
Contract: Permanent part time – 22 hours per week, weekdays. We’re open to discussing working patterns that match both your needs and our service delivery.
Salary range: £15,387 - £16,447 pro-rata per annum (full time equivalent range £25,878 - £27,661 per annum)
About the role:
The Assistant Support Worker will work across the BB4K service. Following training they will support the service through groupwork, assessments and, subject to development, hold a small case load providing one to one support work.
The objective of the role is to develop the necessary skills and knowledge to enable service users make positive changes in theirs and their children’s lives and reduce the likelihood of further trauma.
About you:
A successful Assistant Support Worker will need personal, professional or academic experience of support work for people experiencing domestic abuse, and an interest in / experience in supporting vulnerable children and families.
If this sounds like you please visit our website and apply today to join a collaborative and dedicated team who are part of something truly meaningful.
We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including those with personal lived experience of domestic abuse or from underrepresented communities, who meet the essential role requirements.
Closing date: Tuesday, 09 June 2026 at 9am
Interviews are likely to be held on: Friday, 05 June and Friday, 19 June 2026
Early applications are encouraged as we may review and appoint on an earlier basis if a successful candidate is secured.
Other roles you may have experience of could include: Trainee Support Worker, Assistant Family Support Worker, Children’s Assistant Support Worker, Assistant Domestic Abuse Worker, Assistant Recovery Worker, Assistant Support Worker, Teaching Assistant, Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA), etc.
Safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do at PACT. We have robust measures and best practices in place to safeguard and protect the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we take pride in maintaining outstanding safeguarding standards.
Anyone joining our team is subject to PACT’s safer recruitment pre-appointment enquiries, including a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS). The role description provides information on what our safer recruitment enquiries include and the level of DBS required to work in the role.
All opportunities with PACT are based in the UK.
an adoption charity and family support provider helping hundreds of families every year through outstanding adoption and adoption support services

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Grow is a youth development charity working with 16-24 year olds facing significant challenges in Sheffield. Many young people we work with experience mental health difficulties that have resulted in social isolation and a lack of engagement in work or training prospects. Our programmes combine coaching with gardening and nature-based activities to help our trainees combat social isolation, boost their wellbeing and develop employability skills.
For our full candidate pack which introduces you to Grow, our strategy and how we work, as well as a full role description please visit our website.
Role Description
As our Programme Assistant and Volunteer Coordinator, you will be the driving force behind Grow’s Training and Employability Programmes. You will guide trainees from their first referral through to their next steps beyond Grow whilst also developing a strong, purposeful volunteering programme to support the work that we do. If you are passionate about working with young people and are interested in supporting volunteers in their role, then please read on.
Programme Design & Delivery
Manage the referral pathway, acting as the primary point of contact for Sheffield-based partners and arranging pre-visits for prospective trainees.
Lead the welcoming process, introducing young people to Grow’s nature-based programmes, coaching culture and mission.
Handle all enrolment paperwork, trainee assessments, and the establishment of coaching contracts.
Programme Delivery & Support
Provide coaching and practical support during training sessions, ensuring young people are engaged and safely transported onto our green space.
Assist Training Managers in delivering core coaching modules and contribute to the evolution of programme resources.
Lead 'Next Steps' support, providing external signposting and organising events for our alumni community.
Volunteer Management
Develop and execute a volunteering strategy that aligns with Grow’s goals.
Coordinate the recruitment, induction, and scheduling of volunteers. You will oversee the quality of their 1-to-1 coaching by reviewing logs and providing constructive feedback.
Ensure all volunteers are fully briefed on safeguarding and health and safety policies and have completed all core training.
Oversee the DBS administration process, ensuring timely checks and accurate record‐keeping
Operations & Impact
Track impact data and trainee progress to support the Head of Programmes & Impact in assessing overall success.
Maintain rigorous health and safety standards by completing and updating risk assessments.
Participate in trainee interviews and assist with disciplinary procedures when necessary.
We use the power of nature to inspire hope and unlock potential in young people.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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L’Arche Internship Programme Lead
ABOUT THE ROLE
Hours of work: 30 hours per week (0.8 FTE)
Salary: £31,507.88 plus London weighting if based in London per annum (Banding E1). Pro-rata £25,205.30
Place of work: London or within commuting distance to one of L’Arche’s Communities. The role also involves regular travel to L’Arche Communities UK-wide and national meetings; overnight stays required for retreats
Contract type: Permanent. Part-time
Closing date: Wednesday, 3rd of June at 23:59
Note: This position does not offer sponsorship and is best suited for a candidate already located in the UK.
Lead a transformative live-in internship programme that inspires personal growth through meaningful relationships, shared community life, and reflective spiritual practice.
We are looking for a passionate and compassionate Internship Programme Lead to shape and support the L'Arche Internship Programme, creating a great experience where reflective practice and belonging are at the heart of everyday life.
Main purpose of the role
The Internship Programme Lead is responsible for managing, delivering and continuously improving the L’Arche Internship Programme.
Working with the Deputy Facilitator and local community leads, you will support recruitment and marketing, facilitate online sessions and two annual residential retreats, and ensure interns have a meaningful and impactful experience across L’Arche communities.
The role includes around one day per week focused on formation activities (retreats, online sessions and events).
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:
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- Committed to living out L’Arche values authentically, with significant recent lived experience of L’Arche.
- Proven experience in group and individual support and facilitation, and mentoring (ideally within L’Arche or a similar setting).
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage and inspire a diverse range of individuals.
- Excellent planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Confidently models creating spaces for giving and receiving clear, meaningful and evidence-based feedback.
- Able to empathise and provide support, work with group dynamics, manage boundaries, and demonstrate self-awareness and reflexivity.
- Demonstrable commitment to personal growth and reflective practice, particularly in spirituality and reflection; committed to ongoing development and learning.
- Promotes inclusion and belonging, creating cultures where people flourish.
- Willingness and ability to travel frequently to communities and residential retreats (including occasional overnight stays).
- Understanding of budget management and ability to support a financially sustainable programme.
Additional details about L'Arche can be found - here.
A full job description and person specification can be found in the Recruitment Pack.
To apply, please submit your CV and answer the questions from our online application form.
Closing date for applications is: Wednesday, 3rd of June at 23:59
We encourage you not to wait until the closing date to submit your application, as we may begin interviewing strong candidates before then.
We also reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive enough suitable applications.
Please also read our privacy notice for job applicants.
Our inclusive communities challenge people to think differently about disability
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About Spear North Kensington
Spear is partnering with HTB St Francis Community Church, to deliver the Spear Programme in North Kensington!
At HTB Social Transformation, their mission is to prioritise those who are marginalised within society, creating safe spaces where people are known, are loved and feel that they belong.
The Spear Programme is delivered in Spear North Kensington which offers young people professionally recognised coaching, for free, to support them into sustainable work or education. They leave Spear equipped to thrive in work and life.
Key Information:
- Salary: from £27,000
- Full-time - Monday to Friday
- 28 days annual leave (including Christmas gift days) plus bank holidays
- Closing date: We interview on a rolling basis and may 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
- An active Christian, dedicated to representing the values and ethos of Spear and HTB St Francis Community Church.
- A commitment to grow and learn spiritually and as a Christian leader, and a desire to learn and understand coaching techniques.
- Passion for social justice, especially supporting young people into employment or education.
- High emotional intelligence, a sense of humour and fun!
- Confident communication and interpersonal skills, both over telephone and face to face.
- An ambitious and self-motivated individual with the ability to prioritise workload, exercise initiative and work well under pressure.
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.
The Supporter Care Assistant role is vital to the delivery of Tommy’s biggest annual fundraising event, the London Landmarks Half Marathon (LLHM).
The main responsibility of this role is to support the Corporate Stewardship Manager in recruiting, stewarding, and engaging hundreds of employees taking part in the LLHM Corporate Challenge for Tommy’s. You will be involved in all areas of the Corporate Challenge, but your responsibilities will mainly include being the first point of contact for employees, updating the Corporate Challenge website, maintaining accurate information across systems, and helping to keep day-to-day operations running smoothly.
This role will also involve supporting other Tommy’s participants taking part in the event by responding to emails and phone enquiries, providing clear, friendly, and timely support. In addition, you will support the Communication and Engagement Manager with ad hoc tasks to help deliver the overall supporter journey.
This is a great opportunity for someone who is team-focused, motivated, and keen to grow their fundraising skills, helping us deliver an exceptional event for thousands of Tommy’s supporters.
How to apply:
To apply, please send your CV and a Supporting Statement via Charity Job that answers the following two questions (no more than 2 pages):
- Why do you want to work for Tommy’s? What is it about the role that appeals to you?
- How will your skills, knowledge, and experience enable you to be a brilliant Supporter Care Assistant? When responding to this question please refer to the Person Specification within the Job Description.
Keychange is a Christian charity with a proud history of supporting people by providing community for over a century. We believe that everyone has dignity and worth, and that people thrive best in communities where they are known, valued and supported. Across our care homes and housing communities, we seek to provide support that goes beyond compliance and is rooted in compassion, excellence and Christian values.
We are now seeking a Care Operations Manager to play a pivotal role in leading our care delivery.
The role
As Care Operations Manager you will oversee the delivery of consistently high-quality support across Keychange care operations. Working to the Senior Operations Manager you will be accountable for the implementation of quality standards in all Keychange care communities, making recommendations for improvement of service delivery, and among other areas of remit will be responsible for the implementation and administration of the resident safety and incident reporting as part of our safeguarding framework.
The focus of the role includes:
- Assisting Senior Operations Manager to ensure smooth daily running of Keychange care operations
- Line managing allocated community managers
- Leading Keychange resident safety and incident reporting as part of the Keychange Safeguarding Framework
- Leading operations older persons care matters, as first port of call for managers with queries and need of support
- Leading and delivering a culture of individualised and person-led support
- Liaising with statutory and voluntary agencies to ensure appropriate support for Keychange care communities
- Supporting leadership of open, transparent culture which supports continuous improvement
- Deputising for Senior Operations Manager as required
This is a management role with real impact – both within Keychange and in the lives of people we support.
About you
We are looking for a values-led manager who brings:
- Experience in delivery of well-established and high-performing care homes
- Experience of motivating and empowering colleagues, staff and/or volunteers to take responsibility for delivering a high-quality care service
- Experience in managing audits and inspections
- Ability to build positive relationships effectively with internal stakeholders and external partner agencies
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently
- Level 5 in Leadership in Management and willing to complete further qualifications in a relevant field
- Ability to travel up to 40 days per year
- Sympathetic to Keychange’s Christian values, vision and mission
You will be someone who combines operational management with high standards of support, and who leads with integrity, humility and purpose. This is a management role where you can make a lasting and meaningful difference.
The role involves regular travel across our sites in the south of England.
What we offer
- Flexible hybrid working, generally at least one day in London Central Office, with family friendly working arrangements available
- Employee assistance programme (EAP) and life insurance
- Contributory pension scheme, up to 5%, with matched employer’s contribution up to 5%
- Enhanced sick pay for up to four weeks, in accordance with our sickness procedure
Please see the attached job pack for a full job description and person specification, and more information about how to apply. Please note that we reserve the right to close applications early, so we recommend that you apply at your earliest opportunity. In-person interviews will take place on 28 May 2026.
To focus on developing and encouraging community for vulnerable adults by seeking to address the risks in society of increased loneliness.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We're looking for an inspirational people person to join us as an Assistant Shop Manager in our Shelter shop in Barnes. 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 Shelter
A home is a fundamental human need, as essential as education or healthcare. Yet millions of people across Britain struggle on a daily basis with homelessness, bad housing conditions, soaring rents, discrimination and the threat of eviction. So, we are striving for change, with individuals, in communities, across society, and leading the way to a safe home. We need ambitious, best-in-class individuals who are passionate about our cause to join us at this exciting time.
This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.
At Shelter we are united by our purpose to defend the right to a safe home. Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. We believe that to win that fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement for change. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, fair, equitable and transparent.
We have committed to combat racism both within and outside Shelter and welcome you on our journey to becoming a truly anti-racist organisation.
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.
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.
We’re looking for someone friendly and personable, who can work well as part of a team and is proficient using Microsoft Office application and other systems used.
Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society
How to Apply
Please click ‘Apply for Job’ below. You are required to submit your work and education history 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:
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We prioritise diversity and have an inclusive and open mindset
Any applications submitted without a work and education history and supporting statement will not be considered
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.
To find out more about the role and the benefits of working for Shelter please visit our website. Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society.
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.
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.
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.
Are you an experienced accountant who is passionate about dogs?
We’re searching for a Financial Accounting Manager to take the lead on all things accounting: from ongoing accuracy on the general ledger to year-end accounts.
What does this role do?
As Financial Accounting Manager, you will:
- Be responsible for end-of-year accounts, working closely with colleagues and auditors to ensure all accounts are completed accurately and compliance is maintained,
- Maintain ongoing accuracy in the general ledger for UK entities, reviewing transactions and control accounts to identify and rectify errors,
- Ensure tax compliance, from reviewing returns to ensuring compliance in line with changes to tax legislation and guidance,
- Manage and coach the Assistant Financial Accountants, providing strong leadership, performance management and professional development,
Interviews for this role are provisionally scheduled for 1st June 2026, and will take place on Teams. This role is available as a fixed term, family leave cover until August 2027.
Could this be you?
To be successful in this role, you’ll need to be a fully qualified accountant who has been responsible for managing the year-end process in a large group, who understands complex VAT environments and maintaining an accounting system. You’ll work pro-actively and flexibly to meet multiple competing deadlines, while leading and coaching a small team. You’ll be an excellent communicator, with the ability to collaborate with stakeholders across the charity and communicate complex financial information to non-financial colleagues. A commitment to the work we do is essential.
About Dogs Trust
We love dogs. That’s why we do whatever we can to make sure every four-legged friend gets the love they deserve. We’ll never put a healthy dog down, so our work is focused on helping dogs in need, supporting owners every step of the walk, and creating a better world for dogs in the future. It’s what we’ve been doing since 1891 and how we’ve grown to become the UK’s leading dog charity, helping 12,000 loyal friends find their forever homes every year.
To apply for this position please click the APPLY NOW button. Our application process requires you submit a personal statement explaining your interest and suitability for the role.
Dogs are incredibly diverse, much like the humans that love them! At Dogs Trust we value diversity, and we're committed to fostering an inclusive culture. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, and cultures and believe that a diverse workforce helps us to achieve our mission. Our colleague networks give our people a voice, acting as vehicles for real and meaningful change within Dogs Trust. We truly want to see every candidate shine throughout the entire job application process, interview stages, and during their time with us. If there's anything on your mind or any adjustments you may need, don't hesitate to reach out to us. We're here to support you every step of the way.
The Talent Set is delighted to be partnering with the Henry Smith Foundation to recruit three Programme Assistants to join their Programme Teams. These roles sit at the heart of the organisation, providing high quality administrative and coordination support that enables colleagues to focus on meaningful, impact driven work.
This role plays a vital part in creating the conditions for good collaboration, inclusive ways of working, and well run decision making. It combines strong organisational skills with relationship centred working, care, professionalism, and a strong commitment to the Foundation’s values.
Key Responsibilities
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Provide high quality administrative and coordination support to Programme Teams, helping ensure effective day-to-day operations
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Manage diaries, meetings, travel arrangements, correspondence, and documentation for Programme colleagues.
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Coordinate meetings, panels, webinars, and events, including agenda preparation, papers, note taking, and follow up actions
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Support grants and governance processes, including maintaining accurate data on the grants management system
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Act as a first point of contact for enquiries from applicants and external partners, providing clear and timely responses
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Support basic budget tracking and financial administration in line with internal controls
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Maintain shared resources, guidance documents, contact records, and knowledge banks to ensure information is accurate and accessible
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Work collaboratively across teams to support inclusive, well run ways of working that reflect organisational values
Person Specification
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Experience in an administrative or team support role within a busy office or organisational environment
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Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and competing priorities
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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High level of accuracy and attention to detail, particularly when working with data and records
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Confidence using standard office IT systems and databases
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A calm, professional, and proactive approach, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
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Empathy and alignment with the Henry Smith Foundation’s values, including a strong commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
What’s on Offer
Salary: £32,000 per annum
Hours: Part time, 28 hours per week
Contract: 18 Month Fixed Term Contract
Location: London, 2 Days Per Week in Kings Cross Office
Interviews: Monday 15th & Tuesday 16th June 2026
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours.
Commitment to Diversity
The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, or age. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.
Requesting reasonable adjustments
We are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you during the application or interview stages, please let us know. You can share your needs at any point in the process. Adjustments can be tailored to suit both physical and mental health needs. Our team will work with you to ensure you have what you need to perform at your best.
Our approach to candidates using AI in applications
We recognise that technology, including AI tools, can be helpful when preparing job applications, and we welcome the use of tools that support you in presenting your experience clearly. However, it’s important that your application genuinely reflects your own skills, experience, and voice. We therefore recommend reviewing any AI-generated content carefully to ensure accuracy and authenticity.
If you are invited to interview, we’ll want to hear directly from you about your skills and experiences. Any significant differences between your application and how you present yourself in person may negatively impact your application.
We are looking for a person with a personal commitment to the mission of the Trust and capacity to undertake the administrative duties for the Rights and Justice programme. They will bring experience of working in/with voluntary organisations and knowledge of issues relevant to JRCT’s Rights and Justice programme, in particular racial justice and migrant justice.
We seek a thoughtful, strongly motivated, accountable, energetic, and congenial individual with excellent organisational and communication skills. The work is highly detail-oriented and requires the ability to use initiative and anticipate outcomes, multi-task and work flexibly.
Actively Interviewing
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Community Fundraising Assistant - North
Are you ready to take on a new challenge with a leading charity making a real difference in brain tumour research?
Brain Tumour Research is an exciting, innovative, and ambitious charity. We are passionate about finding a cure for brain tumours through the establishment of dedicated Brain Tumour Research Centres of Excellence around the UK.
After a successful 2025, we’re building on our momentum and looking ahead with ambition. As our work continues to expand, so does our impact. We are now looking for passionate people to join us on the next stage of our journey!
It is a fantastic time to be joining us and we are keen to share this with likeminded and talented individuals. We currently have an opening for a Community Fundraising Assistant - North, to join our Community and Digital Fundraising team.
- Do you want to make a difference in one of the most innovative and exciting medical research fundraising charities in the UK?
- Are you able to provide friendly and professional support to fundraisers and supporters?
- Do you have experience in supporting events or community activities?
- Do you live in either Scotland, North East England, North West England or the East Midlands?
Have you answered Yes to these questions?
Does this sound like the opportunity to really take the next step in your career?
Excited to learn more about this position? Then please take a read through our recruitment pack which is included within this advert.
If you have the skills and ambition that we are looking for we are excited to receive your application. We are really looking forward to welcoming a new member to our team!
We are asking for a CV as the first step but applicants may be asked to provide a targeted covering letter as part of the selection process. Interviews will be conducted during the application window as appropriate, and will consist of a first interview via MS Teams, progressing, if successful to a face to face second interview, held at our offices in Milton Keynes.
We reserve the right to close the application window early and advise candidates to apply in good time to avoid disappointment.
We are looking for people who share our passion for finding a cure for brain tumours and who have the skills and experience to make a difference. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, and ages. We believe that diversity enriches our organisation and helps us achieve our mission. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment where everyone can be themselves and contribute to our vision.
To find a cure for all types of brain tumours To increase the UK investment in brain tumour research
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
This organisation is using Anonymous Recruitment to reduce bias in the first stages of the hiring process. Submit your application as normal and our system will anonymise it for you. Your personal information will be hidden until the recruiter contacts you.
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!
Main Role & Responsibilities
The Programme Resource and Content Assistant supports the development, maintenance and continuous improvement of Ygam’s programme resources and content.
The role has responsibility for the coordination and delivery of the Ygam Alumni newsletter, contributes to the design and updating of programme resources, and supports the implementation of changes arising from programme reviews, evaluation and feedback. Working closely with Programme, Insight and Content colleagues, the post holder helps ensure resources remain current, high‑quality and responsive to learning and impact findings.
Who Are We Looking For?
We are looking for a highly organised, detail‑focused and proactive individual with strong written communication skills and an interest in digital education and harm prevention.
You will be comfortable working collaboratively across teams, supporting content development and programme improvement, and managing regular outputs such as newsletters and resource updates. You will bring a positive, adaptable approach, with the ability to balance creativity with accuracy and consistency.
Role Requirements
Alumni communications and engagement
- Oversee the planning, production and distribution of the Ygam Alumni newsletter, coordinating content contributions from across teams.
- Ensure Alumni communications are clear, engaging, accurate and aligned with organisational priorities.
- Support continuous improvement of alumni engagement through feedback and insight.
Programme resource and content support
- Support the design and update of programme resources and content, including digital and downloadable materials.
- Make agreed updates and improvements to resources following programme reviews, evaluation findings and feedback from delivery teams.
- Ensure resources are version‑controlled, accessible and stored appropriately.
Programme review and continuous improvement
- Support the implementation of changes arising from programme reviews, working closely with Programme and Insight colleagues.
- Help track actions, updates and improvements to ensure changes are completed accurately and on time.
- Contribute to maintaining high standards of quality, consistency and alignment across programme content.
Collaboration and quality assurance
- Work collaboratively with Programme, Content and Insight teams to ensure resources are evidence‑informed and delivery‑ready.
- Support checks for accuracy, clarity, safeguarding and inclusivity across programme materials.
- Assist with administrative tasks related to content management and programme support as needed.
Person Specification
Essential
- Strong written communication skills, with experience producing or supporting newsletters, content or programme materials.
- High attention to detail and the ability to manage updates, versions and changes accurately.
- Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
- Experience working collaboratively within a team environment.
- Confidence using digital tools and systems to support content and resource management.
Desirable
- Experience supporting programme delivery, learning or education resources.
- Familiarity with digital learning or online resource development.
- Experience working with feedback, review or evaluation processes.
- Experience using CRM or content management systems.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.


