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Accounts Assistant

Location: Head Office, Walton Lodge, Aylesbury
Hours: Part-time 22.5 hours per week.
Salary: £23-25k (FTE) depending on experience
Closing date for applications: 31st January 2026. Please note we will be reviewing applications as they come in. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid missing out.

We are seeking an Accounts Assistant to provide support to the existing Accounts Payable Assistant and Finance Officers to maintain an efficient and accurate Accounts Payable process. This role has become necessary due to the expanding operations of the Charity, following a recent merger with South Bucks Hospice. With more growth expected longer term, this role has the potential to evolve further for the right candidate.

What will I be doing?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a small and friendly team based in Walton Lodge in Aylesbury, helping the Finance Team to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the department.

Assist in all areas of Finance, most predominantly the Accounts Payable process, covering both the charity and retail activities which will include (but not limited to):

• Managing the receipt, authorisation and posting of all invoice payments on to our
  accounting package (SAGE)
• Ensuring the prompt and correct authorisation of invoices, in accordance with the
  authorisation policy; and coded to the correct account codes
• Assisting with the supplier and expense payments
• Liaising with the utility suppliers and keeping meter readings up-to-date
• Managing the intercompany account
• Performing monthly supplier and creditor control account reconciliation
• Assisting with the monthly accruals & prepayment process
• Ensuring all invoices are correctly handled and recorded for VAT purposes
• Managing the debit & credit card payments
• Working closely with the team on achieving a timely month end & the year end accounts
  process
• Assisting the Finance Officer in any other aspect of the month end process

About You

Required Experience/ Qualifications:

• AAT or studying towards an appropriate accountancy qualification, with good technical
  knowledge of book keeping and basic accounting adjustments such as accruals
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong organisational skills to ensure regular month/year end deadlines are met
• Ability to work as part of a small team as well as independently
• Ability to demonstrate accuracy and attention to detail

Desirable Experience/Qualifications:

• Familiarity with accounting software, ideally SAGE, and other IT packages (Excel)
• Previous experience working in a finance function within the charity sector, ideally within
  Accounts Payable
• A keen understanding of VAT

About Us

In joining our friendly, busy and ambitious team, you’ll be rewarded with an interesting role, a competitive salary, a supportive culture that encourages a healthy work-life balance.

For You

• Workplace pension – 5% ER contribution (with an option to increase to 6%)
• Employee life assurance – 3 x salary
• Access to a 24/7 online GP and a range of other health and wellbeing services
• 34 days annual leave (FTE) including statutory holidays (increasing by a day a year up to 5 years’ service) -pro rata for part time roles.
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave.
• Generous company sick pay allowance
• Membership of the Blue Light scheme, offering a wide range of discounts.

Hybrid & Flexible working

We’ll do everything we can to help you find a healthy work-life balance. Depending on the role people can sometimes work flexible work patterns, from home or part-time. We are always happy to explore options to help your work-life balance.

Employee Assistance Programme

You will have unlimited access to a 24-hour free, confidential telephone helpline. This service gives you free advice on a wide variety of issues such as legal advice, information and where appropriate, face-to-face counselling.

Tea, Coffee & Cake

Free tea, coffee and milk in our offices and shops and, more often than not, superb cakes and bakes from our generous volunteers and supporters.

Free Parking at Head Office

We offer free parking at our Head Office in Aylesbury and we try our best to make arrangements for our retail employees but unfortunately at some town centre locations we cannot offer this.

Keeping you Informed

Regular employee updates and a monthly e-bulletin to ensure employees feel involved, informed and listened to.

Sutton (with one day a week working from home)

About Us 

The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity raises money to save the lives of people with cancer, everywhere. We ensure our nurses, doctors and research teams can provide the very best care and develop lifesaving treatments used across the UK and around the world. From funding state of the art equipment and groundbreaking research to creating the very best patient environments, we never stop looking for ways to improve the lives of people affected by cancer. We’ve completed our largest capital appeal to date—£70m for the Oak Cancer Centre in Sutton—and are now delivering our most ambitious strategy yet, targeting at least £215m over five years to support transformational projects, including a major development in Chelsea. 

The Role – What you’ll be doing 

As our Product Assistant (Mass Participation events), you’ll help deliver an exceptional supporter experience across our Charity owned mass participation events —playing a hands-on role in supporter care as well as supporting with logistics and day-to-day tasks required for event delivery. 

You will: 

• Be a first point of contact for product enquiries: managing shared inboxes, answering calls and providing friendly, timely supporter care. 

• Provide excellent stewardship to all supporters. Including acknowledging donations and maintaining the Charity database in line with Charity policies and procedures.

• Support the Products team with planning and delivering mass participation events across the portfolio of both in-person and virtual events.

• Help deliver our flagship event, The Banham Marsden March, including pre-event logistics and on the day support.

• Work with fulfilment agencies to ensure fundraising materials reach supporters in a timely manner.

• Keep events information updated across our website and in-hospital displays.

What we’re looking for 

You’re an enthusiastic, proactive team player with: 

• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail 

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal 

• The ability to prioritise, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines 

• A proactive, flexible approach and willingness to support the team as needed 

• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (experience with customer databases is desirable) 

• Commitment to providing outstanding supporter care and working in a supporter-focused environment 

Previous experience in customer or supporter service, office administration, or the charity sector is desirable but not essential – full training will be provided. 

Why join us? 

We’re a values-driven Charity committed to saving lives by funding world-leading research, treatment, and care at The Royal Marsden. You’ll be part of a collaborative, ambitious, and kind team, with plenty of opportunities for learning and development. 

What we offer: 

• 27 days annual leave (rising with length of service), plus UK bank holidays 

• Up to 6% employer pension contributions (increasing with service) 

• Enhanced maternity and adoption pay 

• Life insurance and employee assistance programme 

• Flexible and hybrid working options (work from home one day a week) 

• Access to subsidised staff restaurants, wellbeing initiatives, and more 

• Bright, modern offices in Chelsea and Sutton, with excellent transport links 

Inclusion Matters 

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and walks of life. 

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, we’d love to hear from you. 

How to apply:
Please submit your application as soon as possible, as we may close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.

Day Centre Support Assistant Advert

Location: Hemel Hempstead, on site
Salary: £13.49 Per hour
Hours: 19 per week, 9am-1pm Mon Tues and Thurs, 9am-4pm Weds
Reports to: Day Centre Manager
Closing date: 30th January 2026

About DENS

Our aim is to be the first port of call for people in Dacorum who are facing homelessness, poverty and social exclusion; to support and empower them to take the next positive step in their lives.

About the role

DENS Day Centre provides a safe and welcoming space for individuals experiencing homelessness, poverty and social exclusion. As a Day Centre Support Assistant, you’ll be at the heart of our mission, offering practical help, emotional support, and a listening ear to those who need it most.

You’ll be welcoming clients, helping them to access our facilities and finding out more about them so you can signpost them to the right support. You’ll help run activities like quizzes and games, prepare and serve meals, and work alongside other DENS staff and partner agencies to keep the centre running smoothly.

This is more than a job, it’s a chance to empower people to rebuild their lives. You’ll see firsthand the positive impact of your work, even on the toughest days. While the role can be demanding and unpredictable, it’s also deeply rewarding. You’ll be part of a dedicated team that never gives up on those who need help.

About you

We’re looking for a dedicated, friendly individual who is passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives and thrives in an environment where every day brings new challenges and opportunities to help others. Ideally you will have…

· Experience working with vulnerable adults.

· Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

· Ability to stay calm under pressure and handle challenging behaviour.

· Compassion, resilience, and a non-judgmental approach.

· Basic IT skills for recording client attendance and engagement

· The stamina to carry out the physical aspects of the role

Benefits

• Contributory pension scheme with NEST, employer contributions of 3%
• Sick pay scheme
• 25 days annual leave (FTE) + bank holidays
• 1 additional day of annual leave after each 5 years service (FTE, up to a max 3 days)
• 1 day per year to volunteer for DENS or another organisation (FTE)
• Employee assistance programme - 24/7 advice/support helpline & access to counselling
• Access to Medicash for cashback on health costs and access to services to support your wellbeing
• Staff wellbeing days and team building activities
• Training and professional qualifications relevant to your role

How to apply

· Please read the full Job Description & Personal Specification

· Please apply by sending your CV and a cover letter to show how you would be a great fit for the role. 

Please advise us should you require adjustments to be made to the recruitment process

As an Engagement Centre Assistant, you’ll care for our supporters and guide them through their journey with Compassion. You’ll answer incoming enquiries and initiate outgoing enquiries by phone, SMS, email, letter, live chat and social media. You’ll help our supporters grow in engagement with their sponsored children and Compassion’s ministry. 

By doing this well and delivering excellent customer service, you’ll encourage our supporters to participate fully in the global movement of Compassion so that together, we can release more children from poverty in Jesus’ name. 

Key Responsibilities

• Actively maintain and promote Compassion UK’s Christian ethos and values 
• Build relationships with supporters to ensure they are known, loved, connected, and ignited to action.

The successful candidate will have:

• Customer service experience.  Demonstrated ability to engage customers and manage their inquiries effectively. 
• Core computer and administration skills. Experience with basic office systems such as Outlook, Teams, and Word is required.   
• Able to work independently and as part of a team. Pursues targets, maintains quality, and handles challenging inquiries with patience, prioritising supporters' interests. 
• A great listener and communicator. Actively listens, balances friendliness with professionalism, adapts communication, and clearly explains complex situations.
• Adaptable, flexible, and resilient.  Comfortable in fast-paced settings, meets objectives with high quality, handles tough inquiries patiently, and adapts to flexible schedules to prioritise supporters. 
• There’s an occupational requirement for the holder of this role to be a practising Christian, in order to promote Compassion’s ethos and help others to experience, explore and express the faith-based motivation of our work. (You can read more about this in our Policy on Posts to be Held by Christians.)

Location, hours and benefits

Office-based at Compassion House, Fleet, Hampshire

Hours
Full-time | 35 hours per week OR

Part-time | 21 hours per week 

You will be contracted to work between Monday to Saturday between 08:00 – 18:00, allowing for workload variations. However, the general working week will be Monday - Friday. 

In return, you will get
 

�� Enhanced annual leave. 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, with 3 extra gifted days at Christmas to help you rest and recharge.

�� Enhanced Pension scheme. 10% employer contribution to help you plan for the future.

�� Private medical and dental cover. Comprehensive health support for you and your family.
�� Income protection and life cover. Including 4x salary life insurance and group income protection.
�� Enhanced policies. Family-friendly leave, support for carers, and enhanced sickness leave.
�� Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). Confidential support through Help@Hand, including counselling, wellbeing resources and staff discounts.
�� Specsavers eye care vouchers. Routine eye tests and support for screen-use glasses.
�� Electric car scheme. Salary sacrifice scheme to support sustainable travel.
�� Time in lieu. Recognising your commitment and flexibility.
�� Free parking at Compassion House
�� Access to Compassion House gym. With shower facilities to support your wellbeing.
�� Access to the Company Shop.
�� Celebrating life milestones. We love to celebrate birthdays, weddings, babies and more.
�� Tea and Treat Wednesdays. A midweek moment to pause and enjoy together.
�� Fully equipped kitchen and breakout areas. Space to relax, connect and refuel.
�� Free tea, coffee and fruit in the office
�� Hot-desking freedom. Sit where you want, when you want.
�� Daily team prayers and devotionals. Time to reflect, worship and grow together.
�� Compassion updates and worship events
�� Smart casual dress code
�� Learning and development opportunities. Grow your skills through training, mentoring and coaching.
�� Recognition programmes. Including formal rewards, shout-outs, service awards and more.
�� Flexible and hybrid working. 
Apply by
10 am on 25 January 2025
Interviews will be conducted as applications are received.

*Please submit your application as early as possible as Compassion UK reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Applications will be reviewed on application prior to the closing date. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date if a suitable applicant applies.

Please note that we can only consider applicants who presently have the right to work in the UK.

Contract: Permanent, full time 
Salary: £28,481 to £33,118 per annum
Location: Radcliffe, M26 1NQ 
Closing date: Sunday 18th January 2026
Interview dates: TBC

Are you an experienced operational manager, who relishes a challenge, with a passion for pets and people? 

We’re recruiting a Centre Manager with strong leadership, organisational and communication skills to lead our Manchester Rehoming Advice and behaviour unit. 

This is an exciting time for the Manchester Centre with many changes happening and the chance for a dynamic leader to bring their own experience and help shape the future of the centre, for the pets and clients we help through our site, as well as the Manchester team. 

More about the role

Based in our high street location since 2018, we are perfectly placed to support our local community and surrounding areas. Our Foster-based care and Home Direct scheme ensures animals find new loving homes without the stress of kennels. This means that we do not usually have pets staying onsite overnight and our roles may not include daily pet care, but no two days are ever the same. 

As Centre Manager, you’ll be responsible for all aspects of the Centre – pets, people, facilities, compliance and finances. Working closely with your Assistant Managers, you’ll inspire and empower your team, embed a culture of continuous improvement and ensure the highest welfare standards. 

This role is about leading people, bringing teams together and driving performance. We have a skilled, passionate team with great ideas – we now need someone who can take those forward, make things happen, and bring colleagues with them on the journey. There’s also real opportunity to shape the culture of the centre, including rethinking how we can best meet our goals for helping pets. 

The standard hours for this role are 37.5 hours per week on a locally agreed rota to include weekends and bank holidays. The standard hours are 8:30 am – 5:00 pm, Monday – Friday, working 1 in 3 weekends (Sat and Sun), with flexibility where there is a business need.

Want to know more detail? Great! We have attached a candidate pack and job description which hopefully gives you everything you need. 

 
About you 

You will be an inspirational leader with a proven track record of motivating, developing and supporting people in a fast-paced environment. You’ll bring strong people management skills – able to set direction, take action and empower others to deliver improvements. 

Alongside your leadership strengths, you’ll bring sound knowledge of animal welfare and operational excellence from a similar environment. Confident and decisive, you’ll balance the needs of pets, people and resources to achieve outstanding results. 

Resilient, empathetic and emotionally intelligent, you’ll thrive on challenge and approach every situation with a positive, problem-solving mindset. 

Knowledge, skills, and experience 

• Significant experience of successfully motivating, leading, and developing high performance teams, including setting clearly defined objectives, and managing performance in an animal welfare setting. 
• Strong knowledge of animal welfare/care, ensuring operational excellence in a similar animal welfare environment. 
• Experience of positively embracing and adapting to change by identifying, leading, and managing change in line with organisational objectives. 
• Financially aware and numerate. 
• Proven experience of working constructively and collaboratively with colleagues from different teams. 
• Interpersonal and consultative skills, including the ability to communicate, present, negotiate, influence, and build credibility with colleagues and external parties. 
• Experience of working in a commercial environment where the need to control costs and deliver high levels of service are important. 
• The ability to demonstrate, understand and apply our Blue Cross values.  
• Current full driving licence. 

How to apply  

Click the apply button below and complete the online application process before the closing date on Sunday 18th January 2026. 

The process will include: 

• First stage interview and site tour 
• Online Discovery Session. This will include scenario-based exercises and group discussions, giving you the chance to demonstrate your leadership style and approach to change while meeting colleagues. 

Blue Cross benefits 

Our people are the most important part of delivering our purpose. If it were not for their amazing efforts and commitment, we would not be able to make the difference that we do today.  

In return, Blue Cross wants to ensure we provide you with the best working environment we can. We want you to be happy working for us and will do everything we can to make sure you are.  
 

Our generous benefits package includes:  

• Pro rata full time equivalent of 38 days holiday rising to 43 with service (including Bank Holidays)  
• Programmes for physical and mental wellbeing support  
• Free access to GP via MetLife - 24/7 GP services, private prescriptions and more for you and your family  
• Health cash plan  
• Unlimited access to an employee assistance programme  
• Pension scheme with enhanced employer contribution  
• Professional fees paid with Continuing Professional Development and Personal development support 
• Life assurance  
• 20% discount on Pet Plan pet insurance  
• Enhanced family friendly policies  
• Recognition scheme  
• Annual volunteer days 
• Charity worker discounts across a variety of retailers

About the Orpheus Centre

The Orpheus Centre is a specialist college that promotes personal development through the arts for young disabled adults. Our work is underpinned by our core values of being joyful, bold, inclusive, resilient and determined, and we are passionate about creating meaningful opportunities that change lives.

The role

We are looking for an enthusiastic and creative Legacy and Individual Giving Officer to help grow and develop our individual giving and legacy income streams.

You will plan, deliver and evaluate inspiring fundraising activity, build long‑term relationships with supporters, and provide excellent donor stewardship. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping how supporters engage with — and feel connected to — the Orpheus Centre.

Salary: £27,000 – £30,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Location:  Godstone, Surrey
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week (52 weeks per year) Flexible, hybrid and part‑time working options available
Reports to: Deputy Head of Fundraising

 Key responsibilities 

• Plan and deliver engaging individual giving appeals across multiple channels
• Develop and manage regular giving and donor stewardship journeys to increase loyalty and lifetime value
• Lead on all aspects of legacy fundraising, including promoting gifts in wills and administering legacy cases
• Build strong relationships with supporters, case studies and internal stakeholders
• Develop and nurture a mid‑value donor programme, working closely with senior fundraising colleagues
• Create new and innovative channels of giving, including In Memory and Celebration Giving
• Manage individual giving and legacy budgets and track performance
• Use Salesforce CRM to manage data, analyse performance and produce reports
• Ensure Gift Aid claims are accurate and processed in a timely manner 

About you 

You will be an organised and confident fundraiser with a passion for building relationships and telling compelling stories.

You will have:

• At least 3 years’ experience delivering fundraising or supporter‑focused projects
• Experience of using databases/CRMs and Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage a varied workload
• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail
• An understanding of fundraising regulations, including Gift Aid and GDPR 

Desirable:

• Experience in individual giving and/or legacy fundraising
• Experience using Salesforce
• Experience of digital or direct marketing, copywriting or donor communications 

Why work with us? 

• A supportive and values‑driven working environment where your ideas matter
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities
• Be part of a passionate team that celebrates creativity and makes a tangible impact on young disabled people’s lives
• Opportunities for professional development and training

Join us in making a lasting difference in the lives of young disabled people through the power of the arts. 

Safeguarding and Equality 

Orpheus is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. All posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and satisfactory references. This post is classed as having a high degree of contact with vulnerable adults and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

As part of our safer recruitment process and in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, online searches may be undertaken as part of due diligence.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

In order to be considered you must be eligible to work in the UK.

The Orpheus Centre is proud to be a disability confident employer.

We have made a positive commitment to employing disabled people. Reasonable adjustments will be made to the recruitment procedure as required in consultation with the applicant to ensure no-one is disadvantaged because of their disability. If a disabled person is selected for a position, reasonable adjustments will be made to the workplace, including premises and equipment, work duties and practices or policies, as appropriate. All disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role as set out in the role profile and person specification will be considered for interview. 

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are: 

• Challenging attitudes towards disability
• Increasing understanding of disability
• Removing barriers to disabled people and those with long-term health conditions
• Ensuring that disabled people have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspiration

No agencies please.

The Resurgence Trust is seeking an Assistant Editor for Resurgence & Ecologist, working closely with the Editor to support the planning, production, administration and publication of this much-loved magazine. The successful candidate will bring expertise, journalistic flair, editorial rigour and a collaborative spirit to a small, highly experienced team working at the intersection of ecology, ethics and the arts.

This is an opportunity for a skilled editor and communicator with significant experience in magazine production, literary editing or journalism (ideally in print) to play a vital supporting role in the editorial and administrative processes of producing a high-quality magazine six times a year. 

The Resurgence Trust is an educational charity and global community that connects, informs and inspires positive change by honouring the interdependence of the Earth, the self and all living beings. Through Resurgence & Ecologist magazine, our events programme, and The Ecologist online, we inform the environmental debate, nurture a culture of optimism and wellbeing, and guide people towards creative and practical solutions to the global challenges we face today.

Please read the full job description before applying. 

#AssistantEditor #Editing #Administration #MagazineProduction

Contract: Full time, fixed term until 16th February 2027 
Salary: £28,481 to £33,118 per annum
Location: Exeter, EX2 8ED 
Closing date: Sunday 18th January 2026
Interview dates: To be confirmed

Are you an experienced operational manager, who relishes a challenge, with a passion for pets and people? 

We’re recruiting a Centre Manager with strong leadership, organisational and communication skills to lead our Devon rehoming advice and behaviour unit in all pets, people, financial and compliance matters!

This is a great time to join the Devon Centre, with the chance for a dynamic leader who can quickly adapt and bring their own experience to the role. This is a fixed term contract role until 16th February 2027. 

More about the role
At our rehoming, advice & behaviour unit in Devon, our foster-based care and Home Direct Scheme ensures animals find loving homes without the stress of kennels. This means that we do not usually have pets staying onsite overnight and our roles may not include daily pet care, but no two days are ever the same. 

As Centre Manager, you’ll be responsible for all aspects of the Centre – pets, people, compliance and finances. Working closely with your Assistant Managers, you’ll inspire and empower your team, embed a culture of continuous improvement and ensure the highest welfare standards. 

This role is about leading people and delivering the strategy for the Devon centre. We have a skilled, passionate team, we need someone who can build great relationships and continue to meet the objectives of the centre. 

For many, the Centre will be the “public face” of Blue Cross so you will need to ensure that customer service is at the heart of every interaction. At Blue Cross we are ambitious, and the work carried out by our Centres is key in achieving our strategy and ensuring that ultimately, we help more pets. 

The standard hours for this role are 37.5 hours per week on a locally agreed rota to include weekends and bank holidays. The standard hours are 8:30 – 5 Monday – Friday, working 1 in 3 weekends (Sat and Sun), with flexibility where there is a business need. 

Want to know more detail? Great! We have attached a candidate pack and job description which hopefully gives you everything you need. 

 
About you 
You will be an inspirational leader with a proven track record of motivating, developing and supporting people in a fast-paced environment. You’ll bring strong operational and people management skills – able to set direction, take action and empower others to deliver improvements. 

Alongside your leadership strengths, you’ll also possess indepth knowledge of animal welfare and operational excellence from a similar environment. 

Confident and decisive, you’ll balance the needs of pets, people, and resources to achieve outstanding results. 

Resilient, empathetic and emotionally intelligent, you’ll thrive on challenge and approach every situation with a positive, problem-solving mindset. 

Knowledge, skills, and experience 

• Significant experience of successfully motivating, leading, and developing high performance teams, including setting clearly defined objectives, and managing performance in an animal welfare setting. 
• Strong knowledge of animal welfare/care, ensuring operational excellence in a similar animal welfare environment. 
• Experience of positively embracing and adapting to change by identifying, leading, and managing change in line with organisational objectives. 
• Financially aware and numerate. 
• Proven experience of working constructively and collaboratively with colleagues from different teams. 
• Interpersonal and consultative skills, including the ability to communicate, present, negotiate, influence, and build credibility with colleagues and external parties. 
• Experience of working in a commercial environment where the need to control costs and deliver high levels of service are important. 
• Significant experience of working in an emotionally charged environment, showing empathy, and demonstrating resilience under pressure and dealing with distressed people and animals. 
• The ability to demonstrate, understand and apply our Blue Cross values  
• Current full driving licence. 

How to apply  
Click the apply button below and complete the online application process before the closing date on Sunday 18th January 2026. 

The process will include: 

• First stage interview and site tour.
• Online Discovery Session. This will include scenario-based exercises and group discussions, giving you the chance to demonstrate your leadership style and approach to change while meeting colleagues. 

Blue Cross benefits 
Our people are the most important part of delivering our purpose. If it were not for their amazing efforts and commitment, we would not be able to make the difference that we do today.  

In return, Blue Cross wants to ensure we provide you with the best working environment we can. We want you to be happy working for us and will do everything we can to make sure you are.  

Our generous benefits package includes:  

• Pro rata full time equivalent of 38 days holiday rising to 43 with service (including Bank Holidays)  
• Programmes for physical and mental wellbeing support  
• Free access to GP via MetLife - 24/7 GP services, private prescriptions and more for you and your family  
• Health cash plan  
• Unlimited access to an employee assistance programme  
• Pension scheme with enhanced employer contribution  
• Professional fees paid with Continuing Professional Development and Personal development support 
• Life assurance  
• 20% discount on Pet Plan pet insurance  
• Enhanced family friendly policies  
• Recognition scheme  
• Annual volunteer days 
• Charity worker discounts across a variety of retailers

Exciting opportunity for an experienced fundraising manager with a proven track record, to inspire our fundraising team, take the lead on trusts and individual donations, boost income growth and secure sustainable relationships with major donors. Your success will mean we can provide the "best possible support for anyone affected by MS in our community" 

The Berkshire MS Therapy Centre (BMSTC)-  who we are:

Our mission is "to support the physical health and mental wellbeing of local people living with Multiple Sclerosis", not just now but for the rest of their lives.

Our purpose-built Therapy Centre in Reading serves and strengthens the MS community across Berkshire and adjoining counties. We are a self-funded charity with no NHS or central government support and must raise £700,000 each year to operate. We were therefore thrilled recently to receive a King's Award for Voluntary Service, equivalent to an MBE, in recognition of our service to the community.

We provide practical help - including neuro-physiotherapy, oxygen therapy, footcare, counselling and a range of complementary therapies to help manage symptoms. We also run very popular "live" online exercise and mindfulness sessions. This year, we delivered over 15,000 treatments to more than 400 families.

 We are not just about therapies - we also offer a friendly, supportive space where members, families and carers can socialise, share information and take more control over their lives. 

Why join us? 

• Be part of an innovative mission-led organisation that makes a real practical difference to people’s lives. 
• Work collaboratively with Finance and Trustees, to build long-term sustainability. 
• Enjoy a flexible, supportive working environment where your ideas and leadership will be valued
• Competitive salary andfree car parking
• Flexible, hybrid working  -  ideally full time, 4 days/wk minimum, including 2 at our Reading Centre
• Company pension scheme
• Generous paid annual leave - 25 days, (30, after 5 years) plus statutory holidays 

We will be shortlisting and interviewing as applications are received, so early applications are encouraged. Apply today to be part of something truly special

The role - you will

• Research funding prospects and drive income growth, in particular multiyear sustainable funding
• Manage team priorities to make the best use of resources
• Regularly monitor progress and inspire the team to reach targets and goals.
• Deliver outstanding supporter stewardship and increase our visibility with potential major donors.

Personal qualities:  

• Drive, enthusiasm and resilience.
• The ability to lead, motivate and inspire others.
• Tenacious and creative, possessing the ability to think "outside the box".
• Team player, ready to deputise or help in other areas of the Charity as necessary.

Skills - the successful candidate will have:

• A good level of secondary education and societal awareness
• Ability to meet (and ideally exceed) pre-agreed targets, manage multiple priorities and work independently.
• Ability to analyse financial and impact data.
• Strong interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Confident with IT and proficient in MS Office: Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Able to work outside office hours and occasionally attend local events (time off in lieu will be given).

Desirable skills:

• Experience of using a charity-based CRM system e.g. Beacon,
• Experience of working in a health charity/knowledge of Multiple Sclerosis.
• Understanding of the local funding community.
• A driving license and access to a car to attend events if necessary.

See the Job Specification below for details on role responsibilities.

Chelsea or Sutton (with 1 day a week working from home)

About Us

The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity raises money to save the lives of people with cancer, everywhere. We ensure our nurses, doctors and research teams can provide the very best care and develop life-saving treatments, which are used across the UK and around the world. Join our ambitious and supportive Individual Giving Team and help us deliver our most ambitious fundraising strategy yet.

What You’ll Be Doing

As our Individual Giving Assistant – Supporter Retention & Development, you’ll play a vital role in supporting our fundraising campaigns and projects, helping to retain and maximise the lifetime value of our supporters. You’ll be one of the first points of contact for our donors, providing exceptional supporter care and ensuring every supporter feels valued. Your day-to-day will include:

• Responding to supporter enquiries by phone and email, ensuring all queries are handled efficiently and with care
• Thanking donors and personalising communications to build strong relationships
• Accurately recording and processing donations, including “in memory” gifts, and updating supporter records on our database
• Supporting the delivery of fundraising campaigns, including creating timing plans, checking data, and monitoring stock levels
• Managing invoices and supporting the team with administrative tasks
• Working with colleagues and volunteers to deliver the best possible supporter experience

What We’re Looking For

You’ll be an enthusiastic team player with:

• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• The ability to prioritise, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines
• A proactive, flexible approach and willingness to support the team as needed
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (experience with customer databases is desirable)
• Commitment to providing outstanding supporter care and working in a supporter-focused environment

Previous experience in customer or supporter service, office administration, or the charity sector is desirable but not essential – full training will be provided.

Why Join Us?

We’re a values-driven charity committed to saving lives by funding world-leading research, treatment, and care at The Royal Marsden. You’ll be part of a collaborative, ambitious, and kind team, with plenty of opportunities for learning and development.

What we offer:

• 27 days annual leave (rising with length of service), plus UK bank holidays
• Up to 6% employer pension contributions (increasing with service)
• Enhanced maternity and adoption pay
• Life insurance and employee assistance programme
• Flexible and hybrid working options (work from home one day a week)
• Access to subsidised staff restaurants, wellbeing initiatives, and more
• Bright, modern offices in Chelsea and Sutton, with excellent transport links

Inclusion Matters

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and walks of life.

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, we’d love to hear from you.

How to apply:
Please submit your application as soon as possible, as we may close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.

Summary 

We are looking for a proactive and hands-on individual to join our growing team as a Community Assistant, playing a vital role in the day-to-day delivery of our community programme. This is a practical, people-focused role centered on creating safe, welcoming spaces where women can connect, learn, and grow. You will be at the heart of our events and workshops, handling the essential logistics that remove barriers and allow the women we support to engage fully.

An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be undertaken. This post is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement section under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.

Job description and person specification

Women who've survived trafficking and exploitation deserve spaces where they feel safe, valued, and free to grow. As our new Community Assistant, you'll be at the heart of our expanding community programme and making that happen. 

This is an exciting time to join Ella's. We're scaling up our workshops, events, and community activities, creating more opportunities for survivors to connect, learn, and move forward. And this practical, hands-on role will be central to that growth.

You'll be the one setting up workshops, coordinating the details that make events run smoothly, and creating the warm, welcoming atmosphere where survivors can thrive. From arranging transport to ensuring there are refreshments and fidget toys on hand, you'll handle the logistics that remove barriers and help women engage fully.

Every session you support, every practical problem you solve, it all adds up to something powerful: women reclaiming their futures. And you'll be building this work from the ground up

Key tasks

Casework provision 

• Provide support for our weekly sessions and programs.

• Contribute to the initial planning and development of regular and seasonal community events.

• Assist with delivering all scheduled workshops, courses, and community events.

• Manage logistical aspects of sessions, including preparing materials, setting up and tidying event spaces, and ensuring all essential items are available (refreshments, first aid supplies, registration and feedback forms, and fidget toys).

• Address practical barriers for attendees, such as coordinating transport expenses are covered and childcare support is arranged (if applicable).

• Create a welcoming and engaging atmosphere during sessions.

• Support in the creation of resources, such as short videos and simple manuals, to support basic skill development for survivors.

• Support the collection of survivor feedback, with a focus on helping those with language barriers so that everyone's voice is heard.

Administrative support

• Help complete and maintain all session plans, risk assessments, and reflection notes for community sessions.

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of attendance and M&E data registry.

• Support content gathering for communications as needed.

Person specification

Essential 

• Skilled in organising events and activities, ensuring they align with the needs and preferences of the survivor community.

• Strong organisational and administrative skills to manage paperwork, coordinate events, meet deadlines and maintain accurate records.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to create a welcoming atmosphere and interact with diverse community members.

• Ability to maintain clear boundaries.

• Excellent IT skill suitable for the role, in particular Microsoft Word, Google Drive, Gmail

• Empathy and a sensitive approach to working with vulnerable individuals and survivors.

• Problem-solving ability to address practical issues for attendees, such as transport or childcare needs.

• Attention to detail for tasks like record-keeping, data entry, and form completion.

• Basic IT skills including proficiency in word processing (e.g., Microsoft Word, Google Docs) and email.

• The ability to work effectively as part of a team to support the overall goals of the community program.

• Experience in a practical, hands-on role supporting or facilitating events, workshops, or group activities.

• Experience in coordinating logistics for events and workshops in collaboration with facilities management.

• Direct experience working with vulnerable individuals or in a community support setting.

• Experience with logistical tasks, such as setting up event spaces and managing supplies.

• Understanding of trauma and mental health support needs.

• Safeguarding and professional boundaries.

• Principles of good health and safety.

• Safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.

• Possess a commitment to follow the policies and procedures and ethos of Ella’s and be a committed advocate of our work 

• It is a requirement of this job role that she is female under the Equality Act 2010 

• The post holder is expected to be familiar with and have regard to the values and principles of Ella’s. The postholder must be prepared to operate within the ethos of the organisation and ensure that people of all backgrounds and beliefs are respected.

Desirable

• A second language is highly desirable. 

• Working with migrants, including refugees and asylum seekers.

• Experience supporting individuals with language barriers.

• Working in small charities.

• Familiarity with the challenges and barriers faced by survivors.

• Knowledge of local community resources or support networks.

• Experience of working with people from different backgrounds

Benefits 

• You will be part of a small but dynamic organisation changing women’s lives, supporting and empowering them to build safe futures.

• You will have the opportunity to help give direction and vision to the work of Ella’s, and to work alongside a committed team.

• Access to a professional supervisor.

• 28 days holiday, plus bank holidays.

• Regular social wellbeing initiatives.

• Health benefits programme for all staff.

Special conditions

• An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be undertaken.

• Due to the nature of the work, this post is for women only.

• The role is subject to a six-month probationary period.

• An ability and willingness to work flexibly, and at other Ella’s locations if required, is necessary for this role.

How to apply 

To apply for this role, please submit the following: 

• Up to date CV 

• Covering letter 

• Completed equal opportunities online monitoring form. The information on this form will be treated as confidential and used for statistical purposes only. The form will not be treated as part of your application. This form is submitted online and does not need to be emailed with your application documents. 

Please apply on CharityJob with your CV and covering letter before 9:00am on Thursday 12 February 2026.

We will review applications as we receive them and may offer interviews before the closing date. It is intended that interviews will be held in person or online in February/March. Candidates will be invited to interview by email, so please check your spam. 

Please also note that appointment to this role will be subject to a enhanced DBS check. 

Two reasons why you should join Ella’s

1. You will make a difference: Ella’s is a London-based organisation working with women who have survived trafficking and sexual exploitation. Join us, and be a crucial part of ensuring survivors have all they need to recover and build lives that are safe and free. 

2. You will work in a great place: We are a passionate, growing organisation. Of our staff, 100% say they would recommend Ella’s as a place to work. As a team, we are strong, women-led, authentic, professional, fun and supportive of one another.

More about Ella’s 

Ella’s is a London-based organisation working with women who have survived trafficking and sexual exploitation. Our mission is to do everything we can to ensure survivors have all they need to recover and build lives that are safe and free. 

Here is a summary of our main activities: 

• We run six safe houses. This supported accommodation is crucial for survivors, until they are ready and able to live independently. 

• We provide regular support for women and families in neighbourhoods across London, and many more further afield when they need us. 

• We speak out on issues affecting the women we work with. We care deeply about survivors of trafficking and exploitation and want to see a world where these crimes are not tolerated. 

Ella’s is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities, as we believe having a diverse team adds value and positively impacts our service. We actively encourage applicants from BAME backgrounds, LGBTQ+ applicants and those with disabilities. We are committed to equality and diversity within our organisation. 

About the role:

This maternity cover role offers the opportunity to work in close partnership with the Chief Executive, supporting effective leadership and strong governance at Single Homeless Project. As Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive, you’ll be right where leadership, governance and momentum meet, helping SHP stay focused, responsive and ambitious. You’ll support the organisation to make confident decisions and keep moving forward with purpose, often by ensuring the right conversations happen at the right time and with the right information in the room.

You’ll work closely with the Chief Executive, Executive Management Team and Board of Trustees, bringing clarity and structure to complex priorities. Day to day, this means preparing leaders for meetings, coordinating senior leadership and Board activity, managing the flow of papers, actions and follow-up, and ensuring governance processes run smoothly and transparently. From supporting strategic discussions to keeping track of commitments and decisions, your contribution will shape how the organisation operates and how ideas turn into action. It’s a role that rewards sound judgement, discretion and the confidence to anticipate what’s needed before it’s asked for.

If you’re organised, calm under pressure and motivated by impact, this is an opportunity to make a real difference from behind the scenes. You’ll join a values-led charity that doesn’t stand still, offering meaningful experience at the heart of a mission-driven organisation and the chance to play a vital part in driving lasting change.

This is a hybrid role, typically based in our King’s Cross office two days per week, with flexibility to work from home in line with business needs.

About you:

• You’re highly organised and thoughtful in how you work, with the ability to bring structure and clarity to complex or fast-moving priorities.
• You exercise sound judgement and discretion, and are comfortable handling sensitive information with care, professionalism and confidence.
• You enjoy working closely with senior leaders and Trustees, supporting effective decision-making and strong governance without needing to be in the spotlight.
• You’re proactive and perceptive, able to anticipate what’s needed, follow things through and keep momentum going.
• You’re motivated by purpose and impact, and take pride in enabling others to do their best work within a values-led organisation.

About us:

We’re London’s leading homelessness charity – and we get things done.

In a city where hundreds are forced into homelessness every day, our work has never been more needed or more challenging. And we’re not shying away. We’re rolling up our sleeves to make change and helping over 10,000 Londoners every year. We prevent homelessness, provide safe places to live and give people the opportunity to rebuild their lives and transform their futures. And we never give up. 

We’re here for Londoners wherever they are on their journey. We start with trust, building relationships that help people feel safe, supported, and ready to move forward. Every day, we put people first in everything we do, challenging injustice and barriers that keep people from the safety, stability and opportunity they deserve. We stand alongside people as they rebuild and shape a future that feels their own. 

Joining Single Homeless Project means joining a team that’s bold, compassionate and determined to do better for the people we support and for each other. You’ll work alongside colleagues with lived experience, in a space that’s trans-inclusive, disability-friendly, and actively striving to be anti-oppressive and equitable. 

We’re not perfect, but we’re real. We listen. We learn. And we push forward, together. Because this isn’t just a job. It’s a chance to lead with empathy, spark change, and help build a London where no one is left behind.

Important info:

Closing date: Sunday 25th January at midnight

Interview date: Week commencing 2nd February at SHP Head Office in Kings Cross

This post will require a basic DBS check to be processed (by SHP) for the successful applicant. 

Please note applications are reviewed for AI use in application questions. Applications requiring sponsorship or with insufficient right to work will not be accepted or progressed.

This is an exciting opportunity to get experience with a large and growing charity with an engaged and fun team. You will be a key part of our mission to ​find a cure for all types of brain tumours.​

​Our Systems Manager is being seconded to an internal project for the next 6-9 months and so we are seeking an experienced IT professional to join our team for an interim basis for six months with the possibility of a three month extension.​​​​

In this role you will you lead a team of three people in supporting our staff team of 70 by providing reliable, effective and efficient IT systems and equipment. This include ​the monitoring and maintenance of our IT software and, with external support, our IT hardware. ​​

You will line manage the Database Assistant ​and Data Processing Assistant.

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​If you are excited to learn more about this position, please take a read through our recruitment pack provided in the advert.

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If you have the skills and ambition that we are looking for we welcome your application. ​ We are really looking forward to welcoming a new member to our team!​​​

We are asking for a CV as the first step but applicants may be asked to provide a targeted covering letter as part of the selection process. ​

Interviews will be conducted during the application window as appropriate, and will consist of a first interview via MS Teams, progressing, if successful to a face to face second interview, held at our offices in Milton Keynes.​

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We reserve the right to close the application window early and advise candidates to apply in good time to avoid disappointment.​

We are looking for people who share our passion for finding a cure for brain tumours and who have the skills and experience to make a difference. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, and ages. We believe that diversity enriches our organisation and helps us achieve our mission. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment where everyone can be themselves and contribute to our vision.

​​We are really excited to have welcomed our new Director of Income Generation and Development to Brain Tumour Research this month, a great new start for the new year!​

This is a fantastic time to be joining our ambitious and growing charity and we are keen to share this with likeminded and talented individuals. We currently have an opening for a Community Fundraiser, to be based in the East Anglia region.​

As the Community Fundraiser covering East Anglia you will play a crucial role in helping the charity meet its strategic plans and objectives, which include campaigning to increase the national investment in brain tumour research to £35 million per year, while fundraising to create a network of seven sustainable Brain Tumour Research Centres of Excellence across the UK.  Your role will be to generate and grow our income through community fundraising activities, contributing to a regional team target of more than £1.5 million.​

• Do you want to make a difference in one of the most innovative and exciting medical research fundraising charities in the UK?
• Do you live in Cambridgeshire, Norfolk or Suffolk?
• Do you have at least one years' experience of working in a professional Community Fundraising position?​

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Have you answered Yes to these questions?

Does this sound like the opportunity to really get 2026 off to an amazing start? ​

If you are excited to learn more about this position, please take a read through our recruitment pack which is attached in this advert.​​

If you have the skills and ambition that we are looking for we welcome your application.  We are really looking forward to welcoming a new member to our team!

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We are asking for a CV as the first step but applicants may be asked to provide a targeted covering letter as part of the selection process.  Interviews will be conducted during the application window as appropriate, and will consist of a first interview via MS Teams, progressing, if successful to a face to face second interview, held at our offices in Milton Keynes.​​

​We reserve the right to close the application window early and advise candidates to apply in good time to avoid disappointment.​

We are looking for people who share our passion for finding a cure for brain tumours and who have the skills and experience to make a difference. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, and ages. We believe that diversity enriches our organisation and helps us achieve our mission. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment where everyone can be themselves and contribute to our vision.

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