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Warehouse Assistant
Warehouse on Manse Lane, Knaresborough
We are committed to paying the Real Living Wage.
About Us
Yorkshire is one of the regions hardest hit by cancer. Together, we can change this.
Yorkshire Cancer Research is a charity dedicated to funding research so that you and those you love live longer healthier lives, free of cancer.
Thanks to supporters, the charity funds vital cancer research and pioneers innovative new services for people with cancer. These life-giving medical breakthroughs are helping more people survive cancer – in Yorkshire, and beyond.
As an inclusive employer, our aim is to ensure our workforce reflects the rich diversity of our region. We believe a diverse workforce is vital to us taking action to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer more effectively in Yorkshire. We offer equal opportunities regardless of race, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnerships.
The Benefits
We offer all employees a wide range of benefits including an enhanced contributory pension scheme, 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (increasing to 30 days after 5 years’ service), flexible working arrangements, private medical insurance, enhanced maternity leave, career progression, learning and development, wellbeing initiatives, offices within walking distance of Hornbeam Park train station, free onsite parking and a whole lot more.
We’ve got a strong set of values that inform everything we do and we’re looking for people who are aligned with these. As our Warehouse Assistant, you will put people in Yorkshire at the heart of everything you do, unite with colleagues and other organisations in this cause, and dare to think big and bold to make positive solutions happen.
The Role
As Warehouse Asssistant, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth and effective operation of Yorkshire Cancer Research’s warehouse. Supporting the Warehouse Operations Manager, you will focus on accurately picking, packing and preparing donated stock for distribution to retail outlets or beneficiaries.
This role provides an opportunity to make a real difference by supporting the flow of goods that ultimately attracts the funds needed to deliver life-saving research and services across Yorkshire.
Specifically, you will:
- Accurately pick stock from order lists that are sent to the Warehouse.
- Pack goods securely and appropriately for transport to Shops, Beneficiaries or Head Office.
- Pick, prepare and ship parcels for dispatch.
- Accept and put away deliveries from both external suppliers and our Donation Centre.
- Ensure stock is organised and accessible at all times.
- Assist with stock counts and inventory checks.
- Safely and efficiently load vans at the end of each day with the required stock.
- Follow all warehouse safety procedures and ensure compliance with Health & Safety Regulations.
- Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
- Use equipment (eg. Trolleys, pallet jacks) safely and responsibly and in line with the training provided.
- Work collaboratively with other warehouse employees and volunteers.
- Communicate effectively with the Warehouse Operations Manager regarding stock levels and issues.
About You
To be considered for this role, you will need:
- To be Ideally educated to GCSE or equivalent, or able to demonstrate experience in a similar role at a similar level.
- To be familiar with Microsoft Office and the use of technology.
- To have experience of working across teams and supporting multiple stakeholders.
- The role includes manual handling duties, and therefore, you must be able to safely and confidently conduct manual handling up to the limits specified by the HSE.
- To be highly organised with good time management skills and the ability to prioritise own workload to meet deadlines.
- To have good attention to detail and accuracy.
- To be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
- To be resilient, embrace change and evolution, and be able to encourage others to do likewise.
- To have good written and numerical skills.
- A willingness to complete our pre-employment checks (to be undertaken once the role is offered and accepted) which include:
o A check on your employment history by seeking two references.
o A check on your eligibility to work in the UK as per the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
o A DBS check at basic level.
Application
Before applying, please visit our Careers Page to view the full role profile and find out more about working for Yorkshire Cancer Research.
To apply please submit a CV and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to Claire Wooldridge, Head of People, before 12 December 2025. Please read our privacy notice before applying.
Yorkshire Cancer Research is a responsible and flexible employer. We welcome any discussion for flexible working at the interview/offer stage where we will consider an individual’s circumstances against the needs of the charity.
We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates from all backgrounds. If we can make any reasonable adjustments to support your application, please contact us via our website.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This is one of two District Property Secretary roles in North West England Methodist District, who will be the first point of contact on all matters relating to property. Using their knowledge of land and buildings, and their use and maintenance, in addition to knowledge of governance in the Methodist church context, the postholders will ensure a coherent and holistic approach to property across the District.
Key Responsibilities
Provide advice to churches and circuits on property-related matters
Work with colleagues, including ministers and lay members of the circuits and churches within the District, to maximise utilisation of property and land across the District for mission and income generation, in line with Connexional property strategy
- Support with selling properties
- Collaborate with colleagues on seeking alternative opportunities for mission or income generation
- Provide guidance on potential grant opportunities
Provide support with the instruction of professional advisors and contractors and liaise with surveyors as necessary
Provide advice and support to ensure projects are delivered effectively and in compliance with relevant standards and legislation
Support the management of the consents process
- Advise the consent giving body of the District regarding property projects and the feasibility of District grants
- Provide support on the use of the online consents system
- Oversee the submission of annual returns
Provide oversight of quinquennial inspections
- Ensure inspections are undertaken in a timely manner
- Ensure action points are followed up
- Collate copies of returns
To assist in the development and continual review of the District Development Plan for property
Ensure work is in line with the requirements of relevant bodies and legislation
- The Methodist Standing Orders and Connexional Team (including as a member of the Connexional Property Group)
- Maintain the District relationship with TMCP and action any correspondence as required
Report at District Policy Committee/Synod as required
NWED covers the geographical areas of Cumbria, Lancashire, Greater Manchester, Merseyside, and parts of Cheshire and Derbyshire.
Salary: £38,000 - £42,000
Hours: 35hrs per week, including some evening and weekend working
Location: Home-based, with some travelling required
Responsible to: District Secretary: Administration Compliance
Terms and Conditions
33 days (231hrs) annual leave entitlement per year, including public holidays.
There is a contributory pension scheme to which eligible lay employees will be auto-enrolled. Lay employees who do not meet the auto-enrolment criteria are eligible to join the scheme subject to certain provisions.
Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) disclosure.
Appointment will be subject to satisfactory references.
Appointment will be subject to the satisfactory completion of up to three-month probationary period.
Opportunities for study and for training.
The North West England District is committed to safeguarding, safer recruitment, inclusion and equality, and promoting the welfare of the communities served. As such, the successful candidate will be subject to safer recruitment pre-employment checks and be required to complete relevant training in the course of their probationary period.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Position: Administrator
Location: Home-based with regular travel required to Dorking and London, 1/2 times a month
Hours: Part-time, 25 hours per week worked over 5 days
Contract: Self-employed basis
Salary: around £19,500 per annum - subject to experience
Closing date: Friday 12th December
About the role
Next year, Kids for Kids celebrates its 25th anniversary, and we’re preparing for a very special year ahead. This is a unique opportunity to join us at a pivotal moment – to help run our major anniversary celebrations, raise awareness of everything we’ve achieved over the past quarter of a century, and play a vital part in shaping the future of our charity.
For 25 years, Kids for Kids has been transforming the lives of children in Darfur, Sudan – bringing hope, security and sustainable futures to families living through unimaginable hardship as conflict and famine continue to threaten lives.
We are now looking for an enthusiastic, highly organised Administrator to join our small but dynamic team. This is an exciting, hands-on role where you’ll take responsibility for the smooth running of our office and work closely with our Founder and CEO, as well as our Deputy CEO.
We’re a close-knit team with a strong sense of purpose, a culture of hard work, and a shared belief in going the extra mile for the children we support. This is more than just an administrative role – it’s a chance to make a real difference, to be proud of the impact you help create, and to be part of the new face of Kids for Kids as we step into our next 25 years.
About You:
We are looking for someone who has a can-do attitude, is hardworking, efficient, has excellent attention to detail, can work in a fast-paced environment and is good at managing their own time. You will bring with you the following skills and experience:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Previous Executive Level PA experience or hands-on administrative experience
- Experienced, self-motivated, enthusiastic and dedicated, with initiative and the ability to work as part of a small administrative team
- Reliable and responsible
- Excellent attention to detail where accuracy is essential
- Excellent IT skills with extensive experience of Zoom, Teams and Microsoft Office including MS Excel – ability to use spreadsheets, input basic formulae and remove duplications. Experience of Donorfy is a bonus.
- Excellent research skills
In return:
Kids for Kids is invested in their employees and offers the following benefits:
- Flexible and supportive work environment
- Flexible working
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
How to apply:
Please provide a CV and a cover letter setting out how you fulfil the requirements and your suitability for the position.
Deadline to apply is 12th December. We are looking for the successful candidate to start at the beginning of January 2026. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis so please apply early.
Other roles you may have experience in could include:
Office Manager, Administrative Assistant, Executive Assistant, Receptionist, Personal Assistant, Secretary, Data Entry Clerk, Office Administrator, Administrative Coordinator, Administrative Analyst, Administrative Business Partner, Customer Service Representative, Clerical Specialist, Records Manager, Executive Administrator, Events Administrator, Events Assistant.
Registered Charity
6 - 10
We bring sustainable solutions to Darfur’s villages, ending child poverty and transforming futures
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) is the world’s largest alliance of national societies of obstetrics and gynaecology, bringing together professionals from more than 139 countries and territories. For over 70 years, FIGO has collaborated with the world’s top health, rights and donor bodies. We are in official relations with the World Health Organization and consultative status with the United Nations.
FIGO is dedicated to the improvement of the health and rights of women and girls and to the reduction of disparities in health care, as well as to advancing the science and practice of obstetrics and gynaecology. We pursue our mission through education, research implementation, advocacy and capacity building with our member societies.
The Head of Secretariat plays a pivotal role in supporting the governance, strategic coordination, communications, and operational effectiveness of the charity. This position ensures that the FIGO Board, FIGO Council, committees, and the FIGO member societies are well-supported, informed, and engaged, and that the charity’s governance and decision-making processes are transparent, inclusive, and compliant with legal and regulatory requirements.
Registered Charity
21 - 50
FIGO is the only organisation that brings together professional societies of obstetricians and gynecologists on a global basis.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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CPAG is seeking an AI Coordinator for a two-year fixed term to support our work in the responsible use of AI. In this role, you will lead on planning, delivering, and monitoring AI projects in collaboration with our partner organisations. This work involves the ongoing protection of CPAG's intellectual property and reputation as a sector leader. You’ll carry out regular evaluation of each project and regularly update stakeholders with performance metrics, user feedback, and impact assessments.
This new role also involves developing training materials and delivering sessions to upskill CPAG staff in AI technologies, with tailored materials for the needs of different teams. You will ‘own’ and maintain the relevant internal policy documents and processes for AI use and will oversee the use and optimisation of AI tools across the organisation. Alongside colleagues, you’ll manage risk and compliance (including legal and ethical standards) to ensure responsible AI adoption that is fully compatible with CPAG’s mission. You’ll monitor developments in AI, assessing new products for risk and opportunity, and share lessons learned across the charity.
We’re looking for someone with strong project coordination skills, experience of managing multiple stakeholders, and a keen interest in and experience of AI and emerging technologies.
This is an exciting opportunity to shape CPAG’s AI work, helping the organisation innovate and support the sector responsibly while building practical AI capability across teams.
We welcome applications from individuals with the skills and experience outlined and we can be flexible about working arrangements. We operate a hybrid working system and would be happy to discuss any flexibilities required. CPAG is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion which you can read more about in the job pack.
For more information about this post and to apply, download the AI Coordinator job pack.
If you have questions or need specific arrangements or reasonable adjustments to take part in the selection process please contact us.
Closing date for applications: Monday 1st December 2025 (midnight)
Interviews will be held on: Wednesday 10 December 2025
Registered Charity
51 - 100
Child Poverty Action Group works to prevent and end child poverty – for good.