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Contract: 12-month FTC with potential for a permanent contract

Sebastian’s Action Trust (SAT) supports children with life-limiting conditions and their families. We help those families navigate the emotional and practical difficulties that come with caring for a child with complex needs and provide a place where they can connect, relax and make precious memories together. 

With the planned retirement of the current CEO, we are looking for an experienced charity leader with a background in fundraising, to take the organisation forward into the next phase of its strategic development. This could be an opportunity for a senior fundraising professional to take the next step into a CEO role. 

This role combines overall leadership of the charity with responsibility for income diversification and growth, with a focus on fundraising to drive stability and sustainability. The successful candidate will oversee the delivery of high-quality services, events and support provision, ensuring that the highest standards of health, safety and safeguarding are maintained. They will also nurture relationships with partner organisations and other local charities to explore opportunities for collaboration and efficiency. 

This role will lead a small but committed team of staff and volunteers who are passionate about the work we do, so you will be comfortable combining strategic thinking with pragmatism and creativity. 

The successful candidate will have experience of charity governance and financial management, and be confident working with a committed board and with partners and stakeholders to maximise impact for service users. They will also need to demonstrate hands-on experience of fundraising, with a track record of securing significant income from trusts, corporates and major donors.

This is a challenging but rewarding opportunity to make a real and lasting difference to families facing unimaginable difficulties. If this sounds like your next step, send your CV and covering letter or email to arrange an informal chat. 

About Scotland's Charity Air Ambulance
Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance (SCAA) exists so nobody in Scotland suffers or dies because medical help cannot get there in time. People can get sick or have accidents anywhere and anytime. But in Scotland there are places where urgent medical help cannot reach people. Or help gets there too late. And when lives are at risk every minute matters. As a charity we rely on donations from the Scottish public, companies and communities to ensure that urgent medical help gets to the patient when it is needed, wherever they are and at whatever time of day.

The Role

We are seeking a confident media and communications professional to join our Marketing and Communications team and lead PR and media activity across SCAA. Reporting to the Marketing and Communications Manager, the successful candidate will secure impactful media coverage, manage press enquiries, build relationships with journalists and stakeholders, support and brief spokespeople, and develop compelling stories that showcase the charity's impact. Working collaboratively across the organisation, they will play a key role in delivering our communications strategy and increasing awareness, engagement and support for SCAA’s mission.

This role will be based in Perth, at Scone Airport. SCAA supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements—our current approach typically includes two office days per week for those working on a hybrid basis. The usual hours of work will be Monday—Friday, 9am—5pm but it should be noted that this role will require the successful candidate to occasionally work at weekends and during the evenings. This role will also require the successful candidate to travel regularly to operational locations and media opportunities within Scotland, sometimes at short notice, and to undertake media on-call duties as part of a rotational rota.

About You

Essential

• Experience working in journalism, public relations, communications or a press office environment.

• A strong track record of securing positive media coverage and developing relationships with journalists and media outlets.

• Excellent writing and storytelling skills, with experience creating engaging content for print, digital and broadcast channels.

• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to work with senior leaders, spokespeople and external partners.

• Sound editorial judgement and the ability to communicate sensitive stories with empathy, professionalism and discretion.

• Highly organised, able to manage multiple projects and deadlines, and remain calm under pressure.

• A collaborative approach, with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective relationships across teams.

• Commitment to the values and mission of Scotland's Charity Air Ambulance, with the flexibility to travel across Scotland as required.

Please refer to the full person specification and job description for more information.

Our Benefits

• Pension: 12% employer’s & 5% employee’s contribution (after 3 months’ service)  
• Annual Leave: 36 days (incl. public holidays) + an extra day for your birthday (and additional days with long service)
• Death in Service benefit: 4 times annual salary
• Optional Private Medical Insurance plan and Cashplan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced Maternity/Adoption/Paternity Pay
• Access to Blue Light Card
• Learning and Development Opportunities

Selection Process

Interviews will take place at our base at Perth Airport in Scone during the week commencing the 12 October 2026.

How to apply
Please refer to the full job pack on our website.

Application deadline is 5pm on Sunday 4 October 2026. 

We are the UK branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (known as CPA UK). We are based in the Houses of Parliament and represent the UK Parliament in the Commonwealth. We bring together parliamentarians to share good practice. We strengthen parliamentary democracy.

Peer to peer learning is central to how CPA UK works. We organise meetings and visits in the UK and overseas. Our aim is for UK and Commonwealth parliamentarians and officials to share knowledge and learn from each other. Our members talk about a huge variety of topics. Our key themes are eliminating violence against women and girls, tackling climate change, trade in the Commonwealth and digital transformation.

The Finance Manager is responsible for the overall management and delivery of the finance function for CPA UK. You will be responsible for financial modelling and analysis, management of finance data and preparation of the accounts in readiness for the annual external audit. You will ensure that internal finance policies are fit for purpose and that internal financial controls are applied. This includes providing guidance and support to colleagues regarding business decisions.

The Finance Manager will operate as a proactive Finance Business Partner, working closely with managers and senior leaders to provide financial insight, constructive challenge and support overcoming difficulties and answering questions. The postholder will help inform decision-making, problem-solve, improve organisational performance and ensure resources are used effectively to achieve the organisation's objectives.

The role provides a compliance function in filing accounts and recording our Executive Committee’s membership correctly with Companies House and The Charity Commission.

The finance team consists of the Finance Manager and a Finance Officer. The Finance Manager reports to the Deputy Chief Executive who is Head of the Business Strategy Team in which the role sits. CPA UK’s annual turnover is around £3M.

We’re looking for highly organised, proactive and resilient Executive Assistant & Office Manager to provide exceptional support to our CEO and Senior Management Team and help ensure the smooth running of our Reception and Administrative Office.

This is a varied and pivotal role at the heart of a small, retirement community on a beautiful 13-acre site in South-East London (Kent/Surrey border).  You will manage the CEO’s diary and inbox, prepare papers and correspondence, support the Senior Management Team, coordinate key organisational projects, and personally deliver day-to-day office administration, including covering reception.

This role would suit an individual who thrives in a varied environment, is confident managing multiple priorities, and is willing to take a practical, hands-on approach - no two days are the same. You will anticipate needs, help drive priorities forward, and play a key role in enabling the CEO, Senior Management Team and central officer to operate effectively.

The role

• Provide proactive executive support to the CEO, including diary and inbox management, briefing preparation, correspondence and research.
• Coordinate and service Senior Management Team meetings, ensuring agendas, papers, notes and actions are well managed.
• Project manage key organisational initiatives, including policy reviews, compliance-related projects and organisational documents.
• Oversee the efficient running of the office, including reception, office systems, supplies, meeting rooms and administrative procedures.
• Support resident services administration.
• Maintain accurate records, support reporting and act as a confident user of office and CRM systems.

About you

You will have a track record of supporting senior leaders, excellent organisational skills and the confidence to manage competing priorities with discretion and sound judgement. You will be a clear communicator with a high standard of written English and strong Microsoft 365 skills.

It is important that you enjoy working in a hands-on role in a varied customer facing environment.

Further details can be found in the job description and person specification

We are expanding our Business Support Team and have up to 1.5 full-time equivalent Business Support Officer capacity available.

We welcome applications from candidates seeking full-time, part-time, or job-share arrangements. We may offer the available hours to two or more successful candidates, depending on applicants’ preferred working patterns and the organisation's needs.

Our offices are open from 9.00 am to 5.00pm on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, and from 9.00am to 9.00pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Working patterns will be agreed with the successful candidate, but some planned evening work on Tuesdays and/or Thursdays will form part of the role.

When applying, please tell us:

· how many hours you would ideally like to work;

· which days and times you are available;

· whether you can work planned evenings on Tuesdays and/or Thursdays;

We will consider individual preferences alongside the overall needs of the Business Support Team.

What we are looking for

Are you organised, approachable and confident managing a varied workload?

We are looking for Business Support Officers to help keep our charity’s essential day-to-day systems and services running effectively.

As a Business Support Officer, you will be part of the team at the heart of the organisation. You will help coordinate our administrative, reception, finance, HR, and governance support, ensuring colleagues, volunteers, families, and visitors receive an efficient, welcoming, and professional service.

Working with the Business Operations Manager, your responsibilities will include:

· coordinating day-to-day office and business support;

· responding to telephone, email and in-person enquiries;

· supporting and coordinating reception volunteers;

· managing room bookings and supporting community use of the building;

· processing invoices, expenses and other financial administration;

· maintaining employee, volunteer and compliance records;

· coordinating recruitment, interview and induction administration;

· supporting Board and committee administration;

· maintaining databases and supporting organisational reporting; and

· helping improve administrative systems and processes.

About you

You will have experience of working in a busy office or administrative environment and be able to organise your work effectively while responding to changing priorities. You will also bring:

· experience of coordinating administrative or business support activities;

· knowledge or experience of finance and HR administration;

· experience of supervising or supporting staff or volunteers;

· strong communication and customer-service skills;

· excellent attention to detail and accurate record-keeping;

· confidence using Microsoft 365, databases and office systems;

· an understanding of confidentiality and GDPR; and

· the ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

A Level 3 qualification in business administration, office management or a related area would be welcomed. We will also consider applicants with equivalent practical experience.

Previous experience in a charity, public-sector, or community organisation would be helpful, but not essential.

Most importantly, you will be positive, calm and approachable, with a commitment to excellent service and continuous improvement.

What we offer

We want our people to feel valued, supported and able to do their best work. As part of our team, you will receive:

· Generous annual leave – statutory minimum holiday entitlement, including bank holidays, plus an additional 5 days’ paid annual leave each year. For someone working five days per week, this is 33 days’ paid leave per year, including bank holidays, pro rata for part-time employees.

· Workplace pension – eligible employees will be enrolled into our NEST workplace pension scheme.

· Employee Assistance Programme – access to the Wisdom Employee Assistance Programme, providing confidential support for your health and wellbeing.

· Support and development – regular supervision alongside opportunities for learning and development.

· An inclusive and supportive workplace – where different perspectives, experiences and ways of thinking are welcomed and valued.

You’ll also have the opportunity to be part of an organisation working to make a meaningful difference to the people and communities we support.

Closing date: 21st September 2026 at 9:00 am

Interview date: w/c 28th September 2026

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.

This role is subject to a basic DBS check and satisfactory references.

Operations & Administration Manager Vacancy

Application Deadline: Friday 25th September 2026

Job Title: Operations & Administration Manager

Salary: £35,000 + (Dependent on Experience)

WLIC Ealing Masjid is seeking to appoint a highly organised, motivated and enthusiastic Operations & Administration Manager who will be responsible for the efficient day-to-day administration, operational coordination, services delivery, facilities oversight, guest reception and event support of the Centre.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an exceptional WLIC staff and management team, see attachedjob desciption. 

Only the applicants shortlisted will be notified. Any offer of employment will be subject to references, an enhanced DBS, qualifications, medical and other statutory checks being satisfactory.

Help us make a bigger difference to families

Home-Start Barnet, Brent & Harrow supports families with young children through challenging times. We are looking for an experienced and organised Finance & Business Manager to ensure our charity’s finances and core business functions run smoothly.

This is a varied, hands-on role within a friendly and committed team. You will lead our day-to-day financial management while overseeing governance administration, HR processes, contracts and organisational systems.

What you’ll do

You will:

• Produce management accounts, budgets, forecasts and financial reports.
• Monitor income, expenditure and cash flow.
• Oversee QuickBooks and the work of our Finance Administrator.
• Provide financial information for funders, the CEO and Trustees.
• Coordinate governance, compliance and risk-management processes.
• Oversee routine HR administration and work with our external HR advisers.
• Manage key suppliers, contracts, insurance and IT support.
• Line manage the Finance Administrator and work closely with the Office Administrator.
• Improve systems and help the charity work more efficiently.

About you

You will have:

• Strong charity finance or business-management experience.
• Practical experience of using QuickBooks and producing management reports.
• A relevant finance qualification, such as AAT Level 3 or 4, or equivalent practical experience.
• A good understanding of budgets, financial controls and reconciliations.
• Experience of governance, HR administration, contracts or office systems.
• Experience of supervising or managing staff.
• Excellent organisation, accuracy and attention to detail.
• The confidence to take ownership, work independently and communicate clearly.

You will be practical, approachable and comfortable working across different areas in a small charity. You will enjoy improving systems, solving problems and helping colleagues do their jobs effectively.

The role is office based and requires someone who can stay focussed and productive, working around a busy team

Are you an experienced and highly organised operations professional who enjoys making sure an organisation runs smoothly?

We are looking for a Business Operations Manager to lead and strengthen our day-to-day operations. This is an important role within our charity, responsible for ensuring our staff, volunteers and trustees have the effective systems, support and working environment they need to deliver the best possible services for the people we serve.

Working closely with the Chief Executive Officer and senior managers, you will lead operational activity across:

• office and business support;
• finance and HR administration;
• facilities and building management;
• governance and organisational compliance;
• health and safety;
• the continuous improvement of systems and processes.

You will manage and develop the Business Support Team, coordinate operational priorities, and help ensure our organisation remains safe, efficient, welcoming, and well organised.

About you

You will have experience of managing office or business operations within a charity, public-sector organisation or a similar working environment. You will also bring:

• experience of leading an administrative or business support team;
• knowledge of finance and HR administration;
• experience of facilities or premises management;
• an understanding of GDPR, health and safety and organisational compliance;
• excellent planning and organisational skills;
• the ability to manage competing priorities and remain calm under pressure;
• confidence in using Microsoft 365 and organisational databases; and
• a practical approach to improving systems and ways of working.

A relevant Level 5 qualification or degree would be welcomed, but we also value equivalent knowledge and experience.

Experience within a Parent Carer Forum, SEND organisation, charity or community organisation would be an advantage, although it is not essential.

Most importantly, you will be approachable, collaborative and committed to creating an inclusive organisation that provides an excellent experience for staff, volunteers, families and partners.

What we offer

We want our people to feel valued, supported and able to do their best work. As part of our team, you will receive:

• Generous annual leave – statutory minimum holiday entitlement, including bank holidays, plus an additional 5 days’ paid annual leave each year. For someone working five days per week, this is 33 days’ paid leave per year, including bank holidays, pro rata for part-time employees.
• Workplace pension – eligible employees will be enrolled into our NEST workplace pension scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme – access to the Wisdom Employee Assistance Programme, providing confidential support for your health and wellbeing.
• Support and development – regular supervision alongside opportunities for learning and development.
• An inclusive and supportive workplace – where different perspectives, experiences and ways of thinking are welcomed and valued.

You’ll also have the opportunity to be part of an organisation working to make a meaningful difference to the people and communities we support.

How to apply

Please submit an application form explaining how your experience, knowledge and skills meet the requirements of the role.

Closing date: 21st September 2026 at 9:00 am

Interview date: w/c 28th September 2026

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.

This role is subject to a basic DBS check and satisfactory references.

Youth Impact Advert

Permanent with funding until 31st March 2028

28 hours a week

£18,505.60 pro-rata

Location: Chelmsford, Essex (Office Based)

Benefits include but not limited to:

-36 days' annual leave (pro rata for part time roles), inclusive of flexible bank holidays, increasing with length of service

-Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

-We match up to 8% pension

-Free counselling service

-Opportunities to develop and widen your skills

-2 days of paid volunteering time per annum to support another part of the organisation

About us:The Children's Society has been helping children and young people in this country for over 140 years. We deliver essential local services that provide safe, trusted support to children and young people during times of significant need.

Our Youth Impact domain creates impact for children and young people. With highly skilled and experienced staff working across England and Wales, we provide direct support to children, young people, parents and carers, as well as conduct research and influence Government to make changes. We also provide training for professionals. Our value driven team change the lives of children in this country for the better — and with your help and expertise, tomorrow we can support even more.

About the role:You'll play a key part in supporting the operational management of our services in the Essex by providing high quality business administration support.

We're looking for an efficient and well organised Business Administration & Support Officer with the ability to support our services to make a real impact in the lives of children and young people.

Key skills and experience:

The required skills and competencies for this role are:

-The ability to prioritise and manage own workload (essential).

-The ability to work confidently alone and as part of a team (essential).

-Previous experience of working in an administrative position in a paid or voluntary capacity (essential).

It would also be an advantage if you have any of the following skills and competencies:

-Level 2 admin based qualification (desirable)

-Understanding and working knowledge of data protection.

-Previous experience of communicating with members of the public, as service users or customers, in a paid or voluntary capacity (desirable).

Closing date: Midnight on Sunday 20th September 2026Interview date: Tuesday 29th September

The Children's Society is committed to safeguarding and protection of the children and young people we work with. As such, our safer recruitment process includes a Basic or Enhanced DBS check, 5 years of references, and additional vetting checks relevant to the role. We have a comprehensive range of policies and procedures in place to promote safeguarding and safer working practices across all areas of our organisation.In support of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, shortlisting is carried out on an anonymised basis. Personal details are hidden from the shortlisting panel, and candidates are referenced by a candidate number only. As part of this process, we ask that your CV is anonymised before submission - this means removing personal information such as your name, contact details, age, and any other identifying details.

AI tools can support your application but only when used appropriately. You're welcome to use them to improve clarity, structure, and research. However, overuse or misuse (e.g. inventing experience or using AI during assessments) may lead to rejection at any stage. We want to hear the real you - authenticity matters.

This is a rare and rewarding opportunity to lead a well-established and highly respected charity, dedicated to improving the lives of adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse, sexual violence and rape.

S.H.E. UK is seeking an exceptional, community-focused leader with a strong track record in fundraising, relationship building and organisational development. At an exciting point in our journey, we are looking for a CEO who can strengthen and sustain our foundations, inspire support across our communities, diversify income streams, and translate our ambitious new strategy into meaningful action.

You will bring proven experience of securing sustainable funding from a range of sources, including grants, donors, community supporters and strategic partnerships. Equally important is your ability to lead with compassion, champion survivor-centred services, and build trust with a wide range of stakeholders.

As Chief Executive Officer, you will provide strategic, operational and financial leadership, ensuring the charity remains resilient, impactful and well governed. Working closely with the Board of Trustees, you will maintain the highest standards of safeguarding, governance and service delivery, while creating the conditions for long-term sustainability.

This is an exciting opportunity for an inspiring and compassionate leader to build on our achievements, bring our strategy to life, and help shape the next chapter of S.H.E. UK's development. This is a hybrid role, with a minimum of three days per week working in person from our Mansfield base.

If you are passionate about creating lasting change, have a proven track record of leadership, and are committed to improving the lives of survivors, we would love to hear from you.

Active Essex Foundation is a successful and growing charity dedicated to creating the conditions for young people and communities across Essex to thrive. Our work focuses on three core areas: improving young people’s mental health, reducing vulnerabilities to youth crime and exploitation, and strengthening communities through trusted relationships and positive engagement.

A defining feature of our approach is our network of more than 100 Locally Trusted Organisations (LTOs) across Essex. These community-based organisations are at the heart of our delivery model, providing trusted relationships, local insight and direct support within the communities they serve. Working closely with our LTO network enables us to reach those who may be least likely to engage with traditional services and ensure support is tailored to local needs.

Through partnerships with our LTOs, we deliver programmes that use physical activity, mentoring and community support to build resilience, improve wellbeing and reduce inequalities. This role will play a key part in developing and strengthening these relationships, helping our LTO network to maximise its impact and deliver positive outcomes for young people and communities across Essex.

Everything we do is shaped by the real experiences of the people we serve, ensuring our interventions are meaningful, accessible and rooted in what communities tell us they need.

Active Essex Foundation works to improve life chances for young people and communities across Essex by focusing on three core areas: mental health, youth crime prevention, and strengthening communities. Through our programme structure, we co-design community-led initiatives that use physical activity and positive engagement as tools to build resilience, improve wellbeing and reduce inequalities.

The Sport for Development Officer will play a key role in supporting the delivery and growth of these programmes. Working closely with our programme leads, locally trusted organisations (LTOs), and community stakeholders, the postholder will help strengthen organisational capability, and ensure high-quality delivery across our mental health, youth crime prevention and community strengthening work. The role will also contribute to the leadership of workstreams aligned with our strategic Outcomes, supporting the Foundation’s mission.

The ideal candidate will bring strong relationship-building skills and experience of working collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders. They should demonstrate a track record of delivering impactful projects or initiatives at local or county level, applying a systems approach to complex community issues, and using strengths-based methods to build resilience and capacity within local organisations.

The post holder will work with AEF staff across the business to deliver the duties and responsibilities set out below.

We Are Survivors is a survivor-focused voluntary sector organisation that aims to create and facilitate safe spaces for male (including trans and non-binary individuals) survivors of sexual harms across Greater Manchester, providing access to quality-assured support. Our work is focused on developing ways for individuals to empower themselves to work through personal and sometimes painful issues, guided and supported by our trauma-informed team, following the trauma and recovery model.

Our vision is to have “A society where NO male survivor is left behind”

We are looking for an Executive Assistant who can work closely with our CEO and help them make the best use of their time, relationships and influence.

At the heart of this role is our ambition that no male survivor is left behind. You will support the CEO to keep that ambition visible in their day-to-day work, helping them stay focused on the conversations and opportunities that can create meaningful change for male survivors.

This is more than an administrative role. You will help the CEO manage their priorities and prepare for important meetings. You will keep track of commitments, follow up on agreed actions, and ensure the right information is available when needed. There will be times when plans change quickly, so you will need to be comfortable using your judgement and adapting your approach.

You will also help We Are Survivors engage and influence at the local, regional, and national levels. This could involve supporting contact with commissioners or government departments, preparing briefings for meetings, coordinating events and helping the CEO maintain strong relationships across the sector. Your work will help ensure that the experiences of male survivors are heard in the places where decisions are made.

As someone working closely with the CEO, you will often be a first point of contact for people inside and outside the organisation. You will need to be approachable while understanding the importance of confidentiality. You should feel confident managing sensitive information and recognising when something needs the CEO’s immediate attention.

We are looking for someone who is organised and able to take initiative. You will share our commitment to male survivors and understand the difference that thoughtful executive support can make. You do not need to know everything from day one, but you should be curious about our work and motivated by the opportunity to help We Are Survivors extend its reach and impact.

Head of Finance and Business Support
Are you an experienced finance leader looking for an opportunity to make a real impact? YMCA St Helens is seeking a strategic and values-driven Head of Finance and Business Support to join our Senior Leadership Team.

This pivotal role will provide leadership across finance, administration, HR, IT, governance, compliance and risk management, helping to ensure the long-term sustainability and effectiveness of our organisation. Working closely with the CEO, Board and senior colleagues, you will lead financial planning, oversee corporate support services and act as the organisation's Data Protection Officer (DPO).

We're looking for someone with:

• Significant senior leadership experience in finance and corporate services.
• A recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) or substantial equivalent experience.
• Proven experience of strategic financial planning and management.
• Strong knowledge of governance, compliance, risk management and data protection.
• Experience leading and developing teams.
• Excellent communication, analytical and influencing skills.

Why join YMCA St Helens?
This is an opportunity to play a key leadership role within a respected and ambitious charity that supports people and communities across St Helens. You'll help shape organisational strategy, drive continuous improvement and contribute to delivering lasting social impact.

Closing date: 19-09-2026

To support Relationship Managers and Senior Relationship Manager in the delivery and servicing of programmes across the VCS Alliance, providing tailored administrative and coordination support appropriate to each programme's needs.

The post will also provide general support to all staff and trustees across the VCS Alliance to ensure our work can run smoothly and effectively. This is an entry level role, and full support and training will be provided.

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