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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Housekeeping Assistant to join our Housekeeping Team. As a Housekeeping Assistant, your role will be supervised by the Housekeeping Supervisor and will report the Housekeeping Manager.
Staff benefits include shuttle bus, and more… Read more below
Role Requirements
Your role will be to provide a high standard of housekeeping ensuring excellent levels of cleanliness are consistent throughout the site and that infection control procedures are met across site.
As part of the site services team the role holder will be expected to liaise with managers and staff across the Trust. The role holder is expected to work closely with the other members of the facilities team and assist in covering in the laundry, in the deep clean team or other works as and when required.
You will be a natural and enthusiastic housekeeper working not only as part of a team but also individually. This is a chance for an outstanding candidate to make a significant and lasting difference to the lives of thousands of children and families.
Interview Date: week commencing 20th April
Terms and Conditions
PLEASE NOTE: The Children's Trust Application Form MUST be completed and submitted, for your application to be considered. As part of the shortlisting process, gaps in employment will be examined and further explored during the interview process.
Strictly no agencies, please.
About Us
The Children’s Trust is the UK’s leading charity for children with acquired brain injury, providing expert rehabilitation, education, therapy, and care at our national specialist centre in Tadworth, and to children and their families across the UK, via our Brain Injury Community Service.
Boasting a beautiful 24-acre site in Surrey, we are located just outside of London, close to the M25 (accessible via Junction 8, A217 to Tadworth) and easily accessible via National Rail, by way of: Clapham Junction, Sutton, and Epsom.
Staff Benefits
The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits, including our staff flexible benefits platform, on-site nursery, free eye tests, enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay, time out days for those experiencing menopause symptoms and time off for gender reassignment.
We also offer additional annual leave days for those with long service, with entitlements ranging from 35 to 41 days (including bank holidays) depending on your length of service.
Other benefits include free on-site parking; a staff shuttle service from Epsom and Sutton train stations to Tadworth Court, subsidised cafeteria, on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability), the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable), Teacher’s pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme, and the opportunity to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Rehabilitation of Offenders
Many roles at The Children’s Trust are exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020) and as such, are subject to an Enhanced DBS check. Successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, which will disclose all unspent convictions and adult cautions and any spent convictions or adult cautions that would not be protected. The exceptions to this are our retail roles within The Children’s Trust shops, which are subject to Basic DBS checks which will disclose unspent convictions or adult cautions.
Equal Opportunity Employer
To help us achieve our ambition to give children and young people with brain injury and neurodisability the opportunity to live the best life possible, we want to accurately reflect the UK’s diverse population. We want equity, diversity, and inclusion to be at the heart of everything we do, and our people, services, and culture to reflect the diverse needs of all. Through our diversity and inclusion strategy, we have made a commitment to increase the diversity of our charity and create an inclusive culture. We have networks across the organisation working to ensure that these aims are met - including an LGBTQIA2S+ group, Ethnic Diversity Group, and Spark – our broad EDI group. Read more about our EDI work here. We welcome applications from all who share our ambition regardless of background. We will strive to ensure that any reasonable adjustments are made in respect of interview and working arrangements.
Online Searches
In accordance with statutory safeguarding and child protection guidance, online searches will be conducted for shortlisted candidates before interview. The online searches will be conducted by a person who is independent of the interview and selection process and will focus on relevant information returned via searches of the candidate’s name (and variations thereof). Social media searches will be limited to professional platforms such as LinkedIn. Any concerns relating to suitability for work with children and young people will be forwarded to the interview panel, for discussion during the interview.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for a Core Operations Assistant to join the Swindon and Gloucestesershire Mind team to provide day-to-day administrative support for core services and function within Swindon & Gloucestershire Mind, including supporting the Management Team and Senior Leadership Team.
Key responsibilities include:
• To effectively support all administrative arrangements and support as required by the CEO, Senior Leadership Team and Management Team.
• To undertake research and ad-hoc projects as needs arise or other duties may from time to time be necessary, that are compatible with the nature and grade of tis post.
• To be responsible for the inventory of hardware and systems.
• To be responsible for overseeing general correspondence as agreed with Senior Leadership Team, including but not limited to correspondence in relation to Recruitment and general enquiries not related to mental health support.
• To support with invoicing and managing correspondence from the Finance Inbox.
• To support with overseeing general equipment needs for all teams and take necessary actions as agreed with service managers.
• To be responsible for the administration of organizing Swindon & Gloucestershire Mind’s AGM, sending out invitations and logging responses.
• To support with the management of utilities contracts across core services and reviewing the efficiency and costs of each contract.
We provide advice and support to empower anyone in our local communities experiencing a mental health problem.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Age UK is recruiting for an Executive Assistant and Governance Officer to provide essential support to two Executive Leaders and their associated Trustee Committees. This is an important role at the heart of our leadership team, ensuring seamless operations and effective communication across trustees, executives and stakeholders.
You will manage diaries, coordinate meetings and travel, handle expenses, and oversee departmental administration. Alongside this, you will deliver full governance support for Trustee Committees, including preparing agendas and papers, taking minutes, tracking actions, and ensuring compliance with governance standards. The role also involves organising team meetings and events, supporting recruitment processes, and maintaining accurate records and office systems.
We are looking for someone highly organised, detail-oriented, and confident in managing multiple priorities. Experience in executive support and governance administration is essential, along with strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
If you want to make a real impact and play a key role in supporting Age UK's mission, please review the job description below and apply today.
This is a hybrid opportunity, a blend of homebased and office working. Our linked office for this role is in London (near Tower Hill). You will be expected to attend the office circa twice a month. Travel costs to the London office are not covered by the charity.
Age UK internal grade - 6L
Must haves:
The below competencies will be assessed at the indicated stage of the recruitment process: Application = A, Interview = I, Test = T, Presentation = P
Experience
* Executive administrative and coordination experience -diary management, travel support to Directors and teams and processing expenses etc. A, I, T
* Charity governance experience - agenda planning, meeting organization, minute-taking, managing action logs and supporting governance processes A, I
* Experience of organising events. A, I
* Experience of maintaining electronic files and records and managing confidential material. A, I
Skills and Knowledge
* Competency with current office technology including MS Teams, Microsoft 365 applications (including Co-Pilot or other AI tools), emails and calendars, and associated communication tools. A, I
* Excellent communication skills to work effectively with a range of colleagues including board members, external stakeholders, staff colleagues and peers. A, I
* Understanding of governance frameworks and board-level protocols. I
Personal Attributes
* Confidence working across a complex organisation with multiple departments and the ability to build strong working relationships with stakeholders at all levels. I
* Ability to prioritise work and meet tight deadlines. I
* Able to use initiative and judgement in dealing with urgent or sensitive situations without direct supervision. I
* Ability to work with discretion on confidential matters. I
* Strong attention to detail and integrity in managing sensitive information. I
What we offer in return
- Competitive salary, 26 days annual leave + bank holidays + annual leave purchase scheme
- Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, Health cashback plan and EAP
- Car Benefit Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loan
- Techscheme - buy any tech from Apple or Currys, up to £1000, and spread the cost over 12 months, interest free
- Blue Light Card Scheme
- You Did It Awards - recognition awards from £100-250
- Many additional benefits
Additional Information
Supporting statements and anonymisation
Candidates are expected to provide a supporting statement that explains how they meet the competencies annotated with an 'A' in the job description, to assess suitability for the position. Age UK acknowledges and accepts that AI may be used to support the application; we do expect candidates to personalise experience, knowledge and skills and failure to do so, may result in your application being rejected.
Please submit a Word version of your CV as it will be anonymised by our recruitment system when you apply for a role. Our system is unable to anonymise supporting statements and heavily formatted CVs. Please could you remove any personal information including your name before you upload to support our inclusive recruitment process. All equalities monitoring information is also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. Your name and address will only be known to us if invited for interview.
Equal opportunities & Disability Confident Scheme
Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. Age UK is a Disability Confident Scheme employer. Due to high numbers of applications received, Age UK reserves the right to limit the overall number of interviews offered, and therefore, it may not always be practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job.
Reasonable adjustments
Disabled job seekers can access reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All requests for reasonable adjustments are considered on a case-by-case basis, in collaboration with the disabled job seeker to best meet their needs, by contacting the Recruitment Team. Disability disclosures will be kept confidential and only shared on a need-to-know basis to support the implementation of adjustments. Disclosures will not be used to inform hiring decisions.
Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.
Age UK politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
For a full list of benefits please visit our website.
The Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) and the College of Radiographers (CoR) jointly set the national benchmark for safe, effective and patient‑centred imaging services through the Quality Standard for Imaging (QSI). To support imaging services on their improvement journey, the Colleges have established a dedicated Quality Improvement (QI) Unit, hosted by the RCR.
As Quality Improvement Operations Manager, you will play a central role in leading and coordinating the operational delivery of the QSI scheme. You will manage and support the teams responsible for assessment activity, ensuring consistency, quality, and excellent experience for services engaging with QSI.
You will also lead a significant business process improvement programme, identifying opportunities to streamline workflows, improve efficiency, and embed sustainable ways of working using data, automation and practical system improvements.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping and strengthening a nationally recognised quality improvement scheme that supports imaging services across the UK. You will work with a committed, expert team and contribute directly to improving the quality and safety of patient care.
What you’ll do:
- Lead and coordinate day‑to‑day operational delivery of the QSI scheme, ensuring systems, processes and resources are fit for purpose
- Working with your team and other teams across the orgnisation, you will identify, prioritise and deliver operational and business process improvements, embedding agreed changes into business‑as‑usual.
- Use data, feedback and insight to continuously evaluate effectiveness and drive improvement
What you’ll bring:
- Experience leading operational teams and improving processes in a structured, pragmatic way
- Confidence managing multiple priorities, using data and insight to inform decisions
- Strong communication and relationship‑building skills, with the ability to work effectively with clinical and professional stakeholders
- A commitment to quality, continuous improvement, equality, diversity and excellent customer service
- The ability to work autonomously while collaborating effectively across teams and organisations.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping and strengthening a nationally recognised quality improvement scheme that supports imaging services across the UK. You will work with a committed, expert team and contribute directly to improving the quality and safety of patient care.
Learn more about the role, the RCR, and how to apply in the Quality Improvement Operations Manager candidate pack
Why join us:
- Make a difference to the lives of Doctors and the specialities they work in every day!
- Modern working environment
- Equipment provided to work from home
- Generous annual leave allowance
- Excellent pension scheme
- Interest free season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
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Cast from Clay is growing and so we are looking for a part-time Finance Assistant to join our team. We’re not looking for someone who’s going to hide in the back office. You should have an interest in the work that we do and want to be a part of it.
The company
Cast from Clay is a communications consultancy for those who work on policy change. Most good ideas in the world of policy never make it to the desk of a decision-maker. That’s where we come in.
The Role
Role type: Part-time
Schedule: 2 days per week
Salary: £30,000 full time equivalent
Location: Hybrid (we’re based in Vauxhall, London; you should plan to be there at least every other Thursday)
Start date: As soon as possible
Reporting to the Commercial Director, you'll be looking after:
- Book-keeping: Posting purchase invoices, keeping track of payments and receipts, making sure costs are allocated correctly and keeping our financial records up to date and squeaky clean.
- VAT: Preparing & submitting our quarterly VAT returns accurately and on time.
- Invoicing & credit control: You’ll take charge of the monthly invoicing process, gathering information from contracts, timesheets and project software to prepare accurate invoices for our clients and encourage them to pay on time. You’ll make sure what we bill reflects the work we’ve actually delivered.
- Payments & payroll: You’ll prepare a weekly payment schedule, making sure our valued freelancers get paid on time and keeping an eye on cashflow. You’ll also bring our monthly payroll preparation and reporting in-house (currently outsourced).
- Reporting & forecasting: You’ll be working closely with the Commercial Director and the Head of Strategy to ensure we’re on track with monthly targets, monitor financial trends, and flag risks or opportunities early - keeping our cash flow, accounts, and forecasts accurate and up to date.
Who you are
We’re a small team at Cast from Clay and we’re not looking for someone who’s going to hide in the back office. You should have an interest in the work that we do and want to be a part of it.
You’ll be
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confident dealing with clients
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curious enough to ask ‘why’ and to spot the things that others haven’t
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a stickler for detail and committed to getting things right first time
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proactive and used to finding things you can usefully contribute to
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expert at using Xero - and preferably familiar with Dext & Stripe too
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financially qualified (minimum AAT Level 3 or equivalent)
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able to work flexibly to accommodate ebbs and flows of work during the month
What we offer
Salary. £30,000 (FTE, pro-rata)
Part-time and flexible hours. Adding up to 2 days per week
Hybrid setup. We work from our offices in Vauxhall on Tuesdays and Thursdays; we’ll want to see you there for a full day at least once a fortnight on a Thursday but otherwise, you can work when and where you choose.
Culture. Access to monthly team socials and a £200 annual training budget to keep you growing.
How to apply
If this sounds like you, please send your CV, together with a short paragraph on ‘what's so great about finance’.
Things to note
You need to have permission to work in the U.K. already – we cannot sponsor visas for this role.
We are an equal opportunities employer and we are determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, class, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Community Shop Manager to play a key role in supporting the successful operation and growth of our Hythe Community Shop. You will help drive commercial performance, nurture strong local community relationships, and create a welcoming, motivating environment for volunteers and customers alike. This role offers the chance to shape the shop’s impact, develop your retail and people‑leadership skills, and contribute to the wider mission and values of Family Action.
Family Action is an award-winning national charity working from the heart of local communities across England and Wales.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Assistant Finance Officer
Sickle Cell Society
Location: London
Contract: fixed term – 24 months
Hours: 14 hours per week/ 2 days per week
Salary: £30,000 per annum (£12,000 per annum)
The Sickle Cell Society exists to improve the quality of life for people living with sickle cell disorder and their families. We are the only national charity in the UK dedicated to supporting this community through advocacy, information and advice, support services and awareness.
We are now seeking a highly organised, self-starting Assistant Finance Officer to join our small and committed team. Reporting to the Finance & Administrative Manager, the postholder will contribute to ensuring our financial operations are accurate, efficient, and compliant.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong finance skills who is looking to grow their experience in a meaningful, mission-driven environment.
About the Role
As Assistant Finance Officer, you will support the smooth day-to-day running of our finance function, contributing to financial reporting, transaction management, audit preparation, and budget support. You will also assist with key administrative and HR processes, helping to ensure best practice across the organisation.
The ideal candidate will be analytical, detail-oriented, and confident managing multiple priorities with minimal supervision. You will work closely with the Finance & Administrative Manager, but also engage with teams across the charity and external partners.
This is a varied role where no two days are the same, offering plenty of opportunity to develop your skills while playing a vital part in supporting the Society’s strategic and operational goals.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Management
- Support the management of daily financial transactions and maintain accurate financial records.
- Prepare and analyse monthly financial reports, budgets, and forecasts.
- Process supplier invoices, staff payments, and expense claims promptly and accurately.
- Assist with financial planning and analysis, including data collection and reporting.
- Support annual audit preparation by collating and organising required documentation.
- Help ensure compliance with financial regulations, internal policies, and procedures.
- Contribute to the development and improvement of financial systems and internal controls.
Administrative & HR Support
- Assist with onboarding new staff and maintaining accurate HR records.
- Monitor and administer the stakeholder pension scheme, including auto-enrolment and monthly contributions.
- Record and update staff absences, including sick leave, TOIL, and annual leave.
- Provide general administrative support to ensure smooth organisational operations.
Organisational Engagement
- Support statutory reporting, including updates and submissions to Companies House and the Charity Commission.
- Participate in key Sickle Cell Society events such as the Annual General Meeting and community workshops.
- Undertake ad hoc duties as required by the Finance & Administrative Manager.
Download the full job details, and application form, on our website.
We support and represent people affected by sickle cell disorder.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
BGCI Vacancy Announcement
Position Summary
Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI) is seeking to appoint an Office Administrative Assistant to provide essential support to keep daily office and organisational functions running smoothly, and administrative support to the Senior Management Team (SMT), Secretary General, BGCI Board, and International Advisory Council (IAC). Responsibilities include managing correspondence, preparing documents, maintaining records, organising meetings and logistics, coordinating travel, and acting as a central point of contact for staff and visitors. The role also provides high-level administrative and secretarial support, ensuring effective governance processes and efficient organisational operations.
Title of post:
Office Administrative Assistant
Job Purpose:
Provides essential central administrative support
Reports to:
Secretary General
Contract Type:
Part-time (14hrs/week)
Duration:
Permanent
Location:
BGCI Offices, Kew, London; Hybrid *
Remuneration:
£23,300 - £25,500pa FTE (actual salary £9,320 - £10,200 pa) dependent on level of experience within a broad range (experience, required qualifications, training).
*Please note that our temporary office address in 2026 is in Putney, London
About BGCI
Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI) is the largest global plant conservation network with over 950 member institutions in more than 120 countries. BGCI plays a key coordinating role, facilitating collaboration between botanic gardens and other conservation organisations, and supports the development and long-term functioning of botanic garden networks. BGCI ensures that local expertise contributes to global impact and mobilises funding and technical assistance for practical conservation efforts worldwide.
Person Specification
BGCI is looking for someone with a high level of organisation and administrative skills. Excelling in this role requires flexibility and a blend of interpersonal and technical skills in order to keep processes running smoothly.
Application Process
If you are interested in this role, please send us your CV and a cover letter (two pages maximum), explaining your motivation for the role and providing examples and evidence of how you are suitable for the position. Please also confirm in your letter that you are eligible to work in the UK.
Please note that the role is UK based so you must be eligible to work in the UK. We are unable to provide sponsorship for this role. Please confirm in your cover letter that you are eligible to work in the UK.
Closing date for applications is 17th April 2026
The interviews will be conducted online (or in person) week commencing 4th May 2026
We also ask all applicants to complete a short Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form - please click on this link BGCI Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form – Fill in form
BGCI is committed to putting equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our organisation. We are committed to ensuring a working environment in which all individuals are free from discrimination and in which opportunities are equal to all. We encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly those underrepresented within our sector.
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Our Administrative Assistant sits at heart of Trauma Recovery CIC, coordinating client enquiries and referrals, supporting the client facing team and working with our Operations Lead to ensure everything runs smoothly.
Trauma Recovery CIC’s Administrative Assistant is central to the organisation. The person in this role supports the
people accessing our services, the client facing team to provide the services, and the leadership team to ensure
accurate reporting to understand trends, needs and secure future funding.
They will coordinate referrals, booking initial appointments and sending information by email and post to those
who use the service and the professionals supporting them.
To support the team, they will ensure that the client management system runs smoothly, provide administrative
support and where possible tech support to the client facing team and ensure that records are accurate and up to
date.
To support the leadership team, they may coordinate events, research local services, support with completing
reports and funding applications and day to day ensure that communication between team members is clear.
Our Ideal Candidate
Our ideal candidate is someone who has the ability to communicate with the team, those using our services and professional with confidence and clarity, flexing their style to match the needs of the person they are communicating with.
They will have experience of working within a non-profit organisation.
They will have experience of using client management systems, Microsoft office suite.
They will have lived experience of recovery from trauma and be in a place in their own journey where they can use their experiences to empathise with others with similar experiences.
You will find more information about Trauma Recovery CIC, the role and how to apply in the application pack on our website
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
SALARY & HOURS OF WORK
Full Time - 3 days a week (22.5 hours)
Salary - Gross £27,500 actual salary £16,500 per annum
Term - Permanent
Annual Leave - FTE entitlement is 23 days pro rata plus public and bank holidays
Pension: Workplace pension contributions of 5% per month will be paid by NUM.
About NUMbrella Lane: NUMbrella Lane (NBL) is one of few sex worker-led services in Scotland. It has been operating since 2022 after National Ugly Mugs (NUM) took over aspects of the programming from the charity that ran Umbrella Lane. Since then, the project has evolved to provide in-person health and wellbeing support to Scotland-based sex workers and host events and outings within the community with a focus on community connectivity, reducing isolation and addressing root causes of interpersonal and intersectional violence.
Role Summary: The main purpose of the Vocational Support Delivery and Development Assistant is to provide trauma-informed, non-judgemental vocational support to sex workers in Scotland. Support members to access tools, resources and pathways to income stability, career development and community-based opportunities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver 1:1 and group-based vocational support (CVs, learning pathways, financial literacy) in person and online
- Facilitate workshops and peer-led sessions
- Run regular in person drop in sessions, responding to community needs
- Connect members with suitable training, employment, or educational opportunities.
- Assist with developing bespoke tools and resources in response to feedback
- Capture member progress via NUM’s evaluation frameworks and build a case study library
- Contribute to cross-team collaboration (casework, mental health, drop-ins) and promote services to members
- Contribute to the day to day running of NUMBrella Lane, which may look different week to week
Base & logistics: Activities are delivered UK-wide via a digital platform, remote services, and in-person hubs. NUM delivers its services UK-wide through a combination of digital resources, remote services and in-person hubs, including NUMbrella Lane in Glasgow. Staff work on a hybrid basis, with the balance of home and location based working based on business needs .This role is primarily in person at our Glasgow venue, with occasional travel possible for meetings, events, and outreach. There is some flexibility for working from home on tasks for which a physical presence in the Glasgow base is not required.
Essential Skills and Experience:
- Ability to engage in a confident and empathetic manner with community members facing barriers to accessing mainstream services and employment
- Facilitation of groups in person and online, including speaking, presenting, leading discussions, requesting feedback, distributing digital and physical resources, and upholding a value-led safer space
- Ability to work in a team and collaborate with colleagues on shared projects
- Willingness to switch tasks according to priority, and to undertake a range of logistical, administrative and practical activities to contribute to the day to day running of the services
- An understanding of and alignment with NUM’s core values
- A commitment to learning and personal skill development
- Fluent spoken and written English
- Proficiency in the use of digital platforms such as Zoom, Google Suite, Canva, and Slack
You may have developed these skills through employment, self employment, volunteering, education, or community activism. Not having experience in traditional mainstream employment should not discourage you from applying for this role.
If you are passionate about NUM’s mission to ‘end all forms of violence against sex workers’ by providing high quality health and wellbeing services to sex workers in Scotland, and you would like to be part of leading change within a passionate work environment, we would love for you to join our team.
Please see the attached Job Description & Person Specification document for full job details.
Applications close on 27th April 2026 at 5pm BST.
You can apply via Charity Jobs or by sending an email to admin[at]nationaluglymugs[dot]org with your name and ‘VSS Assistant’ in the subject line.
Please include a CV (max 3 pages) and a letter (max 2 pages) describing your suitability for the role. The letter should address the points in the ‘Skills and Experience’ section of this posting.
Please also include two references (including your most recent employer or any organisations you currently or have recently volunteered for) and an indication of when they can be contacted. Please note: We will not contact your referees until after an offer is made.
We will let you know by 1st May if you have been selected for an interview.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job Vacancy: Programme Assistant
Salary: £25,209.77 per annum
Hours: Full time
Location: Hybrid working arrangement, home working & London WC1X Office
Contract Type: Fixed term until 31st March 2027
Are you highly organised, proactive and motivated by work that makes a real difference? Do you thrive in a varied role where no two days are the same, supporting a team to keep a complex national programme running smoothly? If so, we’d love to hear from you.
nasen is seeking a reliable and detail‑focused Programme Assistant to join the Whole School SEND Project Management Office (PMO) team. In this role, you will play a key part in supporting the effective delivery of the Department for Education (DfE) funded Universal SEND Services (USS) programme through flexible, high‑quality project administration and coordination.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys organisation, problem‑solving and working collaboratively in a fast‑paced team. The role offers opportunities to develop skills in project and programme coordination, with exposure to programme governance, delivery processes and stakeholder engagement. You’ll work across multiple projects and workstreams, providing essential administrative support that helps the PMO deliver well‑organised activity for practitioners across England.
You’ll join a collaborative and welcoming PMO team that is committed to improving outcomes for children and young people with SEND.
About us
nasen is the National Association for Special Educational Needs – a charitable organisation that exists to support and champion those working with, and for, children and young people with SEND and learning differences.
We seek to ensure that all education practitioners across early years, schools, post-16 and wider settings are equipped to understand, identify and support those with SEND and learning differences, and provide Continuing Professional Development (CPD), resources, advice, information and much more to enable all staff to meet the needs of all their learners.
nasen brings organisations together, whether locally or nationally, to share practice, shape solutions. Our priorities are those that matter to the education and SEND sector, drawing on our direct engagement with practitioners, school leaders, SENCOs, local authorities and hearing from the lived experience of children and young people.
About the role
In this role, you’ll provide flexible, high‑quality administrative support that helps keep the Universal SEND Services (USS) programme running smoothly. This will include coordinating meetings, maintaining programme trackers and shared records, and acting as a key point of contact for the Regional SEND Leadership (RSL) team on routine queries and submissions, alongside supporting onboarding and offboarding activities.
You’ll also support the delivery of training webinars, professional development sessions and national cross‑sector conversations by preparing materials, setting up sessions and ensuring facilitators and participants have what they need for a positive, well‑organised experience. Clear, confident communication will be essential to helping colleagues stay aligned and ensuring participants receive accurate information.
This is a varied, people‑focused role at the heart of a supportive PMO team, offering the opportunity to develop strong coordination and communication skills while contributing to work that improves outcomes for children and young people with SEND.
This is a full‑time role with hybrid working in line with nasen’s policy.
Employee Benefits
- 30 days annual leave per year, pro-rata for part-time
- Christmas Closure - additional to annual leave allowance
- Hybrid working (policy available on request)
- 8% employer contribution pension.
- Flexible start and finish time, Friday early closure
- Employee Assistance Scheme
- Life Insurance Policy x3 of your salary
- Cycle to Work Scheme available
Applications are open until 15th April 2026.
Interviews are expected to take place the week commencing 20th April.
N.B. We will be reviewing applications as they come in.
We reserve the right to close recruitment earlier than this date if we receive sufficient quality applicants.
Interested?
If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
We aim to be an inclusive employer – let us know if you have any access requirements for the recruitment process. We are happy to offer interviews online or in person. The interview process will include a conversation with prepared questions.
No agencies please.
About Us
Groundwork Cheshire, Lancashire & Merseyside is a community-focused charity committed to changing lives and transforming places. We deliver a wide range of programmes that support people to improve their prospects and wellbeing.
The Opportunity
We’re looking for a passionate and motivated Assistant Team Leader to deliver our King’s Trust Team Programme—a 12-week personal development course for young people aged 16–25. This is your chance to make a real difference in the lives of young people who are unemployed or facing personal challenges.
The Assistant Team Leader will work as part of a team to deliver The King’s Trust Team Programme in order to achieve the desired outcomes and raise the life chances and attainment of young people attending the programme.
From recruitment of learners to the end of the programme you will be working closely with the Team Leader and other Groundwork CLM Staff to provide an engaging, challenging fun programme designed to inspire and motivate young people aged 16-25. The role requires skills to be able to work in a fast paced environment where the tasks and situations vary daily but you will have the opportunity to make a tangible difference to the lives of young people.
What We Offer
- 25 days annual leave + 1 extra day for Christmas closure
- 8 public holidays
- Flexible working arrangements
- Aviva Auto-Enrolment Pension Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Ongoing training and development
This role requires a clear Enhanced DBS check.
Based: Leigh - 69 Church Street, Leigh, WN7 1AZ. May be required to work at other Groundwork locations as needed
Hours of work: Full time, 36.25 hours per week
Salary: £25,524 - £26,070
Permanent Contract (subject to funding)
Closing date: Friday 17th April 2026
Interviews: Tuesday 28th April 2026
Groundwork takes practical action to create a fair and green future in which people, places, and nature thrive.
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About Spear Islington
Spear is working in partnership with Hope Church Islington to deliver the Spear Programme in Islington!
The church’s vision is to bring hope, light, and life to the community of Islington, including in, bringing healing and wholeness to the people of their parish, supporting the vulnerable, oppressed and voiceless in their midst, and providing safe and inclusive spaces for the diverse community that they are a part of.
Spear is a dynamic, growing youth employment charity that coaches young people to overcome barriers and thrive in work and life.
Key Information:
- Salary: from £34,000
- Full-time - Monday to Friday
- 28 days annual leave (including Christmas gift days) plus bank holidays
- Closing date: Wednesday 15th April (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
- You are an active Christian, passionate about your work being a lived expression of your faith
- You want to help others reach their full potential, and enable young people to overcome significant barriers to employment
- You have demonstrable experience in coaching, teaching or training and development, as well as being keen to develop these skills further
- You are an experienced and mature leader/line manager, or have great leadership potential, and are eager to bring out the best in your team
- You are confident building relationships with a variety of stakeholders, with effective written and verbal communication skills
- You are looking for a varied, hands-on role, where you won't be tied to a desk
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.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Contract Type: This is a full-time permanent position, working 32 hours within a 4-day working week. We are happy to discuss and explore flexible options and job share opportunities.
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To find out more about the role, please review the application pack detailing the job description and person specification and apply via the link on our website.
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