Central operations administrator jobs in Bristol

Fundraising Data Administrator

Location: Central Bristol (hybrid working available)

Salary: £26,000 – £28,000 depending on experience

Start Date: ASAP

Join us and help make a difference 

At Meningitis Research Foundation, we’re working towards a world free from meningitis. Every day, our teams support people and families affected by the disease, while driving research, awareness and global change. We are looking for a passionate and motivated Fundraising Data Executive to join our friendly and dedicated team in Bristol. This is a role where your work will make a genuine impacthelping us track vital donations, support fundraising efforts and ensure every supporter feels valued.

About the role 

This is a varied, administrative, hands-on role at the heart of our fundraising operation. You will manage supporter data, ensure donations are accurately recorded in our database, and support fundraising teams in achieving their goals. You will maintain records of supporters, events and donations and ensure income is logged accurately and on time.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting our fundraising team with administration, data entry and database management
• Reconciling income from multiple sources and maintaining accurate records
• Updating and maintaining our database records, acting as a key point of contact
• Producing monthly reports to the financial team to support the month-end accounting
• Assisting with projects to improve systems and processes
• Working collaboratively across teams to maximise efficiency

You will also have opportunities to get involved in events, meet supporters and see the impact of your work first-hand.

About you 

We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, organised and motivated by making a difference.

To be successful in this role, you will need;

• Excellent attention to detail and confidence in inputting data into our database and sharing data information across teams.
• Confidence using software such as Excel and have worked with database systems.
• Experience working with numbers and saving and interpreting financial data
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• To be proactive and able to manage your own workload
• Experience in fundraising, databases or the charity sector is helpful but not essential.

Why join us? 

We offer a supportive and inclusive working environment with opportunities for development and progression.

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• 6% employer pension contribution
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee volunteering opportunities
• Flexible hybrid working
• Full training provided to support your success in the role

A role with purpose 

In this role, you will play a crucial part in enabling our fundraising work and supporting the people and events that make our mission possible. If you are looking for a role where your skills can make a real difference, we would love to hear from you.

Application process

All applications must be sent with a cover letter attached and an up-to-date CV. Our internal recruitment team will review your application and reach out to you if they feel you are suitable for the role.

Application closing date: Friday, 29th of July. We advise you to submit your application early to have the best opportunity to be considered for the shortlist. Early application to have the strongest chance of securing an interview.

Interview format: 1-stage interview, with a short Excel task to be completed. Interviews will booked immediately if suitable for the role.

Administrator 

Job Title: Administrator 

Salary: £15,000 per annum based on 22.5 hours per week (£25,000 per annum full-time equivalent, pro rata) 

Hours: Part-time (22.5 hours per week). We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements. 

Location: Home-based 

Reports to: Allocated line manager from the Executive Directors 

About BADth 

The British Association of Dramatherapists (BADth) is the professional organisation for dramatherapists in the United Kingdom. We are dedicated to developing, promoting, and representing the field of dramatherapy both nationally and internationally. Our work supports the highest standards of professional practice, education, and advocacy within the arts therapies sector. 

Our Mission 

We aim to develop, promote, and represent dramatherapy in all contexts, working collaboratively with other healthcare professions and providing the best possible services to our members. 

Our Objectives 

• To promote the advancement of dramatherapy as a profession 

• To be the representational body for dramatherapists in the UK 

• To promote, maintain, improve and advance the education of the public on the benefits of dramatherapy 

• To be an advocate for the establishment and maintenance of fair pay and conditions of service for dramatherapists 

• To forge links internationally 

Dramatherapy is a form of psychological therapy that uses drama and theatre processes to support people in exploring emotions, developing insight, and promoting personal growth. It is a creative, evidence-based approach used in a wide range of clinical, educational, and community settings. 

Purpose of the Post: 

This role provides the administrative foundation of the organisation, ensuring its day-to-day operations run smoothly, efficiently and reliably. The Administrator is the central point through which systems, information and processes are held and maintained. 

The postholder is responsible for coordinating membership administration and core systems. They ensure accurate record-keeping, support financial and governance processes, and coordinate the practical delivery of organisational activity. 

Through consistent, attentive administration, this role enables the wider organisation to function effectively. It supports a coherent, responsive service that members can trust and rely on, making an important contribution to the stability, professionalism and effective operation of the Association and, in turn, the wider field of dramatherapy. 

Working Hours & Location 

This is a part-time role (22.5 hours per week) and is home-based.

The postholder will have flexibility in how their contracted hours are worked across the week, subject to the operational needs of the Association. At least 15 hours will need to be worked during normal business hours to attend team meetings, respond to member enquiries, and fulfil key organisational responsibilities. Working arrangements will be agreed with the line manager and reviewed as required in supervision. 

The postholder will also be required to attend the Directors' Meeting, which takes place once a month, either on a Saturday morning or on a weekday evening. Attendance at these meetings forms part of the contracted hours for this role. 

There may also be occasional requirements to attend other meetings or events, such as the annual conference or team away days, which may fall outside the postholder's usual working pattern. Where additional hours are worked to attend such events, time off in lieu (TOIL) will be offered within the following two weeks. 

Job Description: 

Membership Administration & Data Management 

• Database Management: Maintain organisational records and information, ensuring they are accurate, up to date and complete to the best of the Association's knowledge and strictly comply with UK GDPR and data protection regulations. 

• Member Pipeline: Process new member applications, renewals, category switches and lapses smoothly. 

• Onboarding: Support new member onboarding by issuing welcome packs and ensuring seamless access to systems and benefits. 

• Offboarding: Where members do not renew, update the database, send a feedback form, and track reasons for departure. 

• Reporting: Maintain systems for tracking membership data and produce regular statistical reports for management. 

• Policy: Support the implementation and development of organisational policies and procedures in collaboration with directors and committees. 

Financial 

• Financial Tracking: Work with the bookkeeper to ensure financial records on Xero are complete. 

• Invoicing: Work with the bookkeeper in to set up and release payments once approved by the company director. Send invoices and invoice reminders where membership fees have not been correctly paid. 

• Staff Annual Leave Tracking: Manage and track staff annual leave records. 

Member Enquiries & Customer Service 

• Inbox Management: Act as the first point of contact for the organisation, managing the central inbox and handling routine membership queries with clear, timely responses. 

• Signposting: Direct complex or specific enquiries to the relevant resources, directors or volunteer committees. 

• Feedback Collection: Gather and analyse member feedback (both impromptu and via structured surveys) to help improve services and satisfaction. 

Core Communications & Digital Channels 

• Website & Infrastructure Maintenance: Maintain and update website content via the admin backend (updating committee member profiles, helping members with login issues, and updating job listings). Ensure core plugins and page layouts are regularly updated to their latest versions. Troubleshoot and fix any automated background tasks or form workflows that are not functioning as expected, and proactively source appropriate external IT or web developer expertise when a complex technical fix is required. 

• Social Media: Manage member applications to the members-only Facebook group, including tracking usernames to remove lapsed members. 

• Newsletters & Email: Add any administrative or membership-related updates to the monthly newsletter and proofread final copy before sending. 

• Cyber Security Incident Response: Act as an initial administrative responder if a cyber security incident is suspected, following the organisation’s cyber incident response playbook. This includes knowing how to force log out affected users, revoke active sessions where possible, reset passwords, reset or rotate other access credentials where required, preserve relevant records, and escalate promptly to the allocated line manager and board of directors. Credentials may include passwords, security codes, access tokens, API keys, recovery codes, or other information that proves a person or system is authorised to access an account. 

Committee & Volunteer Support 

• Committee Administration Support: Provide administrative support to volunteer committees, including maintaining committee webpages, distributing communications, adding meetings to committees’ Teams calendars where requested, updating records, and supporting agreed administrative processes. 

• Volunteer Admin: Assist with the administrative onboarding and retention processes for volunteers, ensuring they have the guidance and resources needed. 

• Internal Communication: Facilitate effective and GDPR-compliant information sharing between different branches of the professional body. 

• Annual Governance Minute-Taking: Assist with taking minutes once a year, specifically for the organisation’s General Meeting (AGM/GM). 

• Annual Report Formatting: Support the preparation of the organisation’s annual report by formatting supplied content into a clear, consistent and accessible document, ensuring headings, images, tables, captions, branding, layout and proofreading corrections are applied accurately before review and publication. 

• Ad Hoc Executive Support: Assist with ad hoc requests from the Association Chair and Vice-Chair. 

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) 

The success of the administrator role will be measured against the following KPIs: 

• Data Integrity & Compliance: The membership database and CRM are consistently reliable, audit-ready, and compliant with UK GDPR regulations, with syncing errors or data gaps proactively caught and resolved during routine maintenance. 

• Financial Health & Transactional Accuracy: Invoices, renewal notices, and approved payments are processed accurately and strictly on schedule to maintain healthy organizational cash flow. Financial records in Xero and internal staff leave logs are kept consistently up to date, ensuring the bookkeeper and directors have reliable financial data. 

• Service Excellence & Responsiveness: Members, committees and external enquirers experience a seamless, professional, and timely customer service journey, characterized by steady frequent inbox management and the elimination of communication backlogs. 

• Operational Pipeline Efficiency Administrative workflows—specifically member onboarding, offboarding feedback loops, and volunteer tracking—move through the pipeline steadily and predictably without administrative delays. 

• Digital Channel Stability & Readiness The organization’s digital assets (website content, plugins, and communication channels) remain secure, functional, and up to date, with technical issues or security concerns actioned or escalated promptly to minimize operational downtime. 

• Governance & Documentation Quality The Board and volunteer committees receive accurate, well-formatted, and brand-consistent documentation (including minutes, reports, and marketing collateral) delivered on schedule to support organizational decision-making. 

Person Specification: 

Membership Administration & Data Management 

Essential 

• Proven experience managing databases or CRM systems with high attention to detail. 

• Strong data entry skills with a track record of maintaining accurate digital records. 

• Strong organisational and time management skills. 

Desirable 

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data (including membership data) and generate insights. 

• A solid understanding of UK GDPR and data protection principles in an administrative context. 

Financial 

Desirable 

• Experience using Xero accounting software. 

Member Enquiries & Customer Service 

Essential 

• Polite, professional, and helpful manner. 

• Experience managing a busy shared inbox and responding to customer or member queries within set timeframes. 

• Ability to handle feedback constructively and log information systematically. 

Desirable 

• Experience in the healthcare, professional body, or dramatherapy/related sectors. 

Core Communications & Digital Channels 

Essential 

• Good written communication and proofreading skills. 

Desirable 

• Experience updating website content using a content management system (CMS) backend. 

• Baseline technical confidence to manage routine software/plugin updates and recognise when a system error requires external technical support. 

• Basic cyber security awareness, including confidence to follow a cyber incident response playbook, force users to log out, reset passwords, and escalate suspected account compromise or data security concerns appropriately. 

• Experience formatting reports or formal documents, including applying consistent styles, layout, branding, tables, images and proofreading corrections. 

• Experience using Mailchimp (or similar email marketing tools) to distribute newsletters. 

• Familiarity with diagnosing automated front-end website workflows, form triggers, or plugins (such as JetEngine, JetFormBuilder, or Zapier integrations).

• Experience supporting account access security, such as multi-factor authentication, forced sign-out, password resets, or secure credential rotation in systems such as Microsoft 365, WordPress, CRM platforms, or email marketing tools. 

• Experience producing basic marketing and promotional collateral. 

Committee & Volunteer Support 

Essential 

• Ability to priorities tasks to support multiple members, groups or committees simultaneously. 

• A collaborative mindset with the ability to support and encourage volunteers working towards organisational goals. 

Desirable 

• Previous experience working within a membership body, association, or non-profit sector. 

• Experience in volunteer coordination, support, and onboarding. 

• Experience in coordinating networking events. 

• Ability to manage online meetings and events. 

This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the day-to-day running and development of our professional body. If you are passionate about delivering exceptional administrative support and engaging with a dedicated professional community, we would love to hear from you! 

Additional Information 

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references, confirmation of the right to work in the UK and a satisfactory Basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Further information about these checks and how applicants’ personal information will be handled will be provided during the recruitment process.We are committed to providing a professional, respectful and safe environment for our members and volunteers. We expect everyone working with the Association to uphold these standards and to follow our relevant policies and procedures. 

How to Apply 

To apply by 23:59 British Summer Time on Sunday 19 July 2026. The vacancy may close early if there is a high volume of applicants. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an online interview on 24 July 2026. Applicants after that time will only be considered if we fail to appoint and need to do a second round of interviewing.

If you have any questions about the role or the application process, please don’t hesitate to get in touch via the same email address. 

We look forward to receiving your application and welcoming a new colleague to our dedicated and creative team.

PSTT is a registered charity with a clear vision – we want to see excellent teaching of science in every primary classroom in the UK. We are seeking a part time office administrator (0.4FTE) as part of a job share with our existing Office Administrator.

The Office Administrator is the first point of contact for general enquiries. They are responsible for various areas of administration involving our staff, Fellows, trustees and external organisations. They play a logistical role in several important areas of PSTT activity supporting our professional learning events and activities, our awards, planning, fundraising, logistics, key processes and communications with Fellows. The role also involves the collection, collation and maintenance of essential PSTT data sources.

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to develop their skills and build a career in the charity or education sector, joining a friendly and purposeful organisation based in Bristol and working across the UK. This is a part time role, two days/14 hours per week.

About Adolescent Health Study

The Adolescent Health Study (AHS) is an ambitious new UKRI-funded initiative to establish a prospective, longitudinal population study that will generate a globally leading open science data platform and research resource. AHS aims to recruit at least 100,000 young people from across the UK and to follow their mental and physical health and wellbeing over at least 10 years. It plans to collect data through questions and measures; to obtain bio-samples for a wide range of genomic and other high-throughput assays; and to capture linked data relevant to health and wellbeing from participants’ health, education and other administrative records. There will be a strong emphasis on engaging with and involving young people, schools, parents and other relevant stakeholders in the design and delivery of the study, as well as on including young people that represent as wide as possible a range of backgrounds, experiences and characteristics. AHS will focus on enabling a wide range of research, including studies of the critical biological and social developments that occur during the transition from childhood to adulthood and the determinants of both mental and physical health and wellbeing in adolescents and young adults.

Purpose of the post

The administrative coordinator will play a key role in providing administrative, coordination and financial support across AHS. The role focuses on managing core systems, inboxes and documents, ensuring information is accurate, accessible and compliant. Acting as a central point for organisation, the postholder will coordinate meetings, support teams with routine administrative tasks, and contribute to smooth financial processes. They will help maintain effective workflows in a virtual environment, escalating issues as needed to keep daily operations running efficiently.

Main responsibilities

 Administration and systems management

• Manage AHS central inbox(es) and escalate matters to the business administrator and business operations team as appropriate
• Provide day-to-day administrative support including preparing, filing, archiving and retrieving documents
• Manage and update shared digital platforms, databases and documents to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Manage administrative functions such as task tracking in a fully virtual environment

Team coordination and support

• Coordinate in-person, hybrid and virtual meetings and workshops, including scheduling and logistics, for AHS team members and external parties as required
• Provide key administrative support during meetings, including business and study meeting minutes as required

Finance delivery and support

• Support invoice processing, including maintaining accurate records
• Prepare payment requests and documentation in line with internal processes
• Maintain up-to-date financial administration files across shared systems

Operational delivery and implementation

• Provide hands-on support to teams and managers in rolling out new tools, systems and operational processes that are critical for the success of the longitudinal study
• Support the smooth, day-to-day running of business operations, ensuring tasks and processes are completed efficiently
• Identify operational issues or bottlenecks, propose practical solutions where appropriate, and escalate matters to the relevant members of the AHS team

Knowledge, skills and experience

Essential criteria

• Qualified to A level or vocational qualifications, or equivalent, plus some experience in a relevant role
• Experience of working in an administrative role for a hybrid or virtual organisation, preferably a charity or small-to-medium (SME) organisation
• Experience of planning and delivering the logistics to in-person, hybrid and virtual meetings for 10+ team members across the UK
• Experience of financial administration
• Able to manage information electronically through databases and spreadsheets
• Excellent organisational and time management skills with the proven ability to prioritise, at times under pressure, produce accurate work to deadlines
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to take ownership of problems and find solutions
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of software

 Desirable criteria

• Experience of working in a health and/or data research environment
• Understanding and experience of using project management tools and techniques

Dimensions

• This is expected to be a full-time post
• AHS is a national organisation, and our activities take place across the UK
• Primarily home working, with flexibility to travel across several geographical locations in the UK

Application Process

All candidates are required to complete the application form which can be found when clicking 'Apply Now' via Charity Job. 

Please refer to the ‘How to Apply’ section of the downloadable application form.

Please note that only applications submitted directly to Gravitate HR will be accepted for this position.

The closing date for this position is 11pm Sunday 26 July 2026.  

Interviews are currently expected to be held during the week commencing 24 August 2026.

Equal Opportunities Policy Statement

AHS is an equal opportunities employer, and as such aims to treat all employees, consultants and applicants fairly. AHS is an equal opportunities employer, and as such aims to treat all employees, consultants and applicants fairly. It is our policy to provide employment equality to all, irrespective of age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

Beyond these protected characteristics, we acknowledge the importance of socio-economic background, childcare and caring responsibilities, educational background, neurodiversity, and any other factors that shape an individual’s identity and opportunities. We strive to create an environment where all colleagues feel valued, supported, and able to contribute fully.

Values

It is an exciting time for the Adolescent Health Study (AHS) as we establish our senior leadership team in 2025. As the senior executive team evolves, the AHS values will be grounded in inclusivity, integrity, accountability, and collaboration.

Job Title: Independent Services Manager

Service: Coram Voice

Salary Range: £19,200 – £20,400 per annum (£32,000 - £34,000 FTE)

Location: Home based

Work Pattern: Part-time, 21 hours (ideally over 3-4 days)

Contract Type: Permanent

About Coram

Coram is committed to improving the lives of the UK’s most vulnerable children and young people.

We support children and young people from birth to independence, creating a change that lasts a lifetime.

Coram is the UK’s oldest children’s charity founded by Thomas Coram in London helping vulnerable children and young people since 1739. Today, the Coram group helps more than one million children, young people, families and professionals every year by providing access to the skills and opportunities they need to thrive.

About Coram Voice

Coram Voice is part of the Coram Group of charities. We are a leading children’s rights organisation. We champion the rights of children. We get young voices heard in decisions that matter to them and work to improve the lives of children in care, care leavers and others who depend upon the help of the state

We support children and young people from birth to independence, creating a change that lasts a lifetime.

About the Independent Service Manager role

We are looking for an experienced childcare professional to manage our England wide service for complaints under the Children Act (1989) and Independent Person service for Secure Accommodation Reviews for children placed in secure children’s home under section 25 of the Children Act (1989).

The role will be responsible for the delivery of this national service managing a group of committed and dedicated Associate Independent Persons, as well as managing the relationships with our commissioning authorities. You will have the credibility to work at a management level, and the skills and experience in the sector to support and manage people, relationships with commissioners whilst maintaining high standards of professional practice.

We want a leader who will build and develop our team of associate Independent Persons who act as Investigating Officers, Independent Persons, Stage 3 Panel chairs and panel members for Children Act (1989) complaints against local authorities, and Independent Persons for Secure Accommodation Reviews.

The post holder will be responsible for ensuring excellent service delivery that meets internal and external performance measures. They will hold responsibility for quality assuring work undertaken via contact with Independent Persons and scrutiny of investigation reports.

We are seeking candidates who are committed to our objectives for children and young people and equally committed to the organisation and the development of our services.

This post will be home based (with access to our attractive Central London offices for those who wish to do so).

The post holder may on occasion be asked to travel within England as part of contract management or to attend staff and management events in London.

To apply for this role, please click on the 'apply now' button below to complete the application.

Closing Date: Monday 3rd August 2026 at 9am 

Interview Date: Wednesday 12th August 2026

Coram is an equal opportunities employer and we believe a diverse workforce enables us to improve the services to the children and families we help. We are genuinely committed to encouraging candidates from all sections of the community we seek to support. This includes those from, Asian, African, Caribbean and other minority ethnic backgrounds, those that identify as LGBQT+, those with disabilities, those with lived experience of care, those with neuro-diversity, and those from other groups who are underrepresented at Coram.

If applicants feel comfortable, we would encourage them to draw on lived experience as well as professional experience in their personal statement as part of their application.

We are committed to the safeguarding of children and where appropriate will require the successful applicant to undertake a check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

2026 Coram Voice - Registered charity no: 1046207

About Us

UKATA is the leading professional body in the UK for those learning and practicing Transactional Analysis (TA). Founded in 1974, UKATA has grown into a vibrant community of over 1100 members, from curious learners to advanced practitioners, all dedicated to the growth of TA theory and practice. UKATA is an organisational member of the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) and the European Association of Transactional Analysis (EATA).

The Opportunity

This is a key operational role at the heart of UKATA. You’ll combine day-to-day operational coordination with responsibility for agreed projects and organisational improvements. You’ll also support members, governance, communications and events, working closely with the Managing Director, contractors and volunteers to help deliver an excellent experience for our members.

No two days are the same. One day you might be coordinating an online event, updating our website or producing reports from our membership management system to support decision-making. The next you could be designing an internal process, supporting our National Conference or leading a new organisational project.

What You'll Do

• Play a central role in the smooth day-to-day running of UKATA and helping improve how we work
• Lead key projects to improve systems, processes and the member experience
• Support members, governance and UKCP registration processes
• Maintain and develop our CRM, website and digital systems
• Help deliver communications, events and member engagement
• Work closely with trustees, volunteers and contractors to support the organisation
• Build relationships with members, registered training providers and other stakeholders

About You

We’re looking for an organised, proactive and collaborative professional to join our small team – someone who:

• enjoys bringing structure to a busy and varied workload
• is proactive and confident using their initiative
• likes turning ideas into practical action
• builds positive working relationships with a wide range of people
• communicates clearly and professionally
• enjoys balancing day-to-day administration with longer-term projects and improvements.

What We Offer

This role offers the chance to work with a respected organisation while making a genuine difference to our members and the wider TA community. You'll have:

• Flexible, remote working arrangements, with regular UK travel
• A varied role with genuine ownership and opportunity to shape how we work
• A supportive, collaborative team, working closely with members and volunteers across the UK
• Ongoing learning and professional development
• Employer sick pay scheme
• Employer pension contribution
• Reasonable travel and accommodation expenses for work-related travel.
• 33 days annual leave per annum (FTE), including bank holidays

Location and Working Hours

This is a home-based role with flexible remote working arrangements. Regular travel across the UK is required to support conferences, trustee and committee meetings, planning days, and other organisational activities. On average, this is expected to be around once a month, although the level of travel will go up and down, with some periods busier than others. Reasonable travel and accommodation expenses will be reimbursed in line with UKATA policies.

We are looking for someone who can work 30 hours across at least four days a week, primarily during normal weekday office hours. Some flexibility will be required to attend occasional evening meetings and weekend events.

Salary

The full-time equivalent salary for this role is £40,000. The pro rata salary is £32,000. 

This is an exciting opportunity for a new leader to guide the organisation through its next phase of development, building from a position of strength. The organisation is in the first year of a clear and ambitious three-year strategy, with a strong core team of staff and a healthy financial position.

The outgoing Executive Director was previously also the organisation’s Advocacy Director, and continued to deliver both functions within one role. For this reason the Board of Trustees is advertising the position in two configurations. Applicants are welcome to express an interest in either:

• Option A — Part-time Executive Director. A 0.6 FTE part-time post which is a leadership and management role only, and does not include delivering the advocacy activities of the organisation. These will be undertaken by a separate part-time Advocacy Director, who carries the advocacy responsibilities covered by the associated Advocacy Director job description.

• Option B — Full-time Executive Director. A single full-time post in which the successful candidate takes on both the part-time Executive Director role and the responsibilities of the part-time Advocacy Director role being advertised concurrently. The successful candidate must meet the person specification requirements of BOTH roles.

Department: People, Culture and Leadership Hub (PCL) Hub 

Contract type:12 month Fixed Term Contract or secondment 

Salary Level:  Circa £46,453 per annum

Location:Home Based (UK wide travel as required) 

Reports To:Programme Manager 

The fire and rescue sector is undergoing a major transformation in how it defines, develops and assures professional competence. This role sits at the heart of that change. 

We are looking for a highly organised and motivated Competence Co‑ordinator to support delivery of the NFCC Competence Reform Programme—helping ensure that people across the sector have the right knowledge, skills and behaviours to keep communities safe. 

About this role 

Working closely with the NFCC Competence Programme Manager, you will play a critical role in coordinating and supporting the development of national competence frameworks, tools and guidance. 

You will collaborate with NFCC Hubs, fire and rescue services, and subject matter experts to translate the NFCC Model of Competence into practical, consistent and high‑quality outputs that can be used across the sector. 

This is a varied and hands‑on role combining programme coordination, stakeholder engagement and content development. 

Key Responsibilities 

Programme coordination & governance 

• Support planning and delivery of the Competence Reform Programme 

• Maintain programme documentation (plans, trackers, risk logs, action logs) 

• Coordinate meetings, agendas, minutes and follow‑up actions 

• Prepare reports and updates for boards, committees and governance groups 

Competence framework development 

• Support NFCC Hubs to design, test and refine competence frameworks 

• Coordinate subject matter expert input and feedback processes 

• Ensure frameworks align with the NFCC Model of Competence 

• Maintain version control, development records and publication readiness 

Training tools & guidance 

• Contribute to the development of:

• Training materials 

• Learning resources 

• Implementation guidance 

• Templates and toolkits 

• Translate technical content into clear, practical guidance 

• Support creation of slide decks, FAQs and facilitator notes 

Stakeholder engagement & implementation 

• Support engagement with fire and rescue services and national stakeholders 

• Maintain accurate records of consultation and feedback 

• Assist with communications, briefings and presentations 

• Support implementation and adoption of competence frameworks 

About you 

You are a highly organised and collaborative individual with strong communication skills and experience supporting structured programmes or content development projects. 

Essential experience 

• Developing frameworks, guidance, training materials or similar products 

• Working with subject matter experts to produce clear written outputs 

• Managing documentation such as plans, trackers, logs or reports 

• Supporting meetings, governance processes and stakeholder engagement 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills 

• Excellent organisational and IT skills (Microsoft Office and collaboration tools) 

Desirable experience 

• Learning & development, HR, organisational development or workforce planning 

• Competence frameworks or professional standards development 

• Programme or project delivery in complex environments 

• Experience in the fire and rescue sector or other public/emergency services 

• Knowledge of UK fire sector governance or national standards 

Qualifications (desirable) 

• CIPD Level 3 / 5 or equivalent experience 

• Project or programme management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2, AgilePM) 

What you’ll bring 

• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities 

• Confidence working with a wide range of stakeholders 

• Analytical thinking and ability to synthesise complex information 

• A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion 

• A proactive, collaborative and improvement‑focused mindset

If this sounds like the kind of opportunity that you would be interested in; please have a look at the Job Description and apply. 

How to apply: 

Please complete the application form via the ‘apply now’ button below. CV’s will NOT be accepted for this position. 

Closing Date:31st July 2026

Interviews & Exercise:Week commencing 24 August 2026 (via Microsoft Teams) 

NFCC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and will require a DBS check to be completed prior to commencing in post. 

NFCC is committed to being an inclusive employer. We comply with the Equality Act 2010, and we believe that everyone deserves to work in safe environments that are free from bullying, harassment and discrimination, abuse, and harm, where they feel supported, welcome, and able to thrive. 

NFCC acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard, protect and promote the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and is committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice, all staff are expected to share this commitment.