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JOB DESCRIPTION

Job title: Executive Assistant and Projects Coordinator

Contract: Part Time/4 days per week or full-time/5 days per week if preferable. Flexibility regarding working pattern. Permanent contract.

Salary: Up to £25,584 (4 days per week) and £32,000 (full time) and depending on experience.  

Responsible to: Gestalt Centre CEO

Location: Hybrid working, remotely and in-person at London Kings Cross.  

ABOUT THE ORGANISATION

We are the Gestalt Centre, an established not-for-profit therapy organisation supporting the mental and psychological wellbeing of individuals, groups and organisations.

We deliver a range of therapy, personal and professional development courses, alongside therapeutic services.

Gestalt is a relational, humanistic approach that helps people build meaningful relationships, navigate change and lead fulfilling lives.

Our work is grounded in the values of diversity, equality and inclusion; kindness, respect and working collaboratively together.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Purpose and Offer

We are looking for a highly organised, people-oriented Executive Assistant and Projects Coordinator to support our CEO and the workstreams she leads. This is a varied and rewarding role combining executive support, project coordination, governance and organisational development.

You will work closely with senior leaders and colleagues across teams, with strong support and opportunities to develop.

✔ Join a welcoming, purpose-led and dynamic organisation with collaborative, human-centred ways of working.

✔ Work closely with our CEO and Leadership Team in a varied role.

✔ Access coaching, support and development opportunities to grow professionally.

✔ Join the Gestalt Centre – a beacon of excellence in the therapy world.

✔ Enjoy significant flexibility and autonomy, hybrid working and an accessible central London location.

Areas of Work and Responsibility 

Executive support to the CEO

· Provide administrative support to the Gestalt Centre CEO, ensuring effective diary management, scheduling, and administration of commitments.

· Organise and coordinate meetings, including supporting the drafting of agendas, collating papers and ensuring all necessary information is available in advance.

Leadership and governance coordination and support

· Coordinate Leadership Team, Board and sub-committee meetings, ensuring smooth end-to-end administration.

· Prepare, collate and circulate papers, working with the CEO and Leadership Team to ensure accuracy and timeliness and maintain good records. 

Workstreams and projects coordination

· Coordinate and support projects and workstreams led by the CEO, including the short courses programme, marketing campaigns, organisational policies, business development and fundraising activities.

· Act as a central point of contact for cross-team activities and support priority initiatives by coordinating meetings, actions and follow-ups.

· Liaise with the CEO and Leadership Team to maintain workstream plans, tracking priority actions and progress.

Administration, systems and information management

· Maintain effective filling, records and document management systems. 

· Support organisational databases and digital systems, and produce and format documents, presentations and reports as required.

Communication and stakeholder support

· Support internal and external communications on behalf of the CEO, ensuring tone, clarity and accuracy.

· Build and maintain effective working relationships across the organisation. 

· Provide a professional and responsive point of contact for queries directed to the CEO’s office.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Experience

· Educated to degree level or equivalent, with good numeracy and literacy skills.

· Experience providing executive or senior administration support to senior leaders, managing priorities and coordinating activities in a dynamic, busy environment.

· Experience coordinating projects, workstreams or organisational initiatives, including tracking actions, timelines and delivery.

· Strong organisational and planning skills, with excellent attention to detail.

· Excellent written, verbal communication and interpersonal skills.

· Confidence using databases, digital systems and information management processes.

· Able to work collaboratively and independently, using own initiative.

· Preferably experience working in a not-for-profit, charity, educational or therapy setting.

Personal and professional attributes

· Flexible, proactive and solutions-focused, working with kindness and respect.

· Calm, confident and adaptable, with the ability to anticipate needs and work with tact, diplomacy, discretion and integrity.

· Reliable and resilient, able to work effectively both as part of a team and independently with minimal supervision.

· Comfortable working remotely and happy to be in the office once or twice a week.

For a full job describtion, please see the document attached. And if it sounds like you - we'd love to hear from you!

About the role:

Feeling safe shouldn’t stop mattering when the day team goes home. At St John’s Mansions in Islington, you’ll provide a calm, consistent and reassuring presence throughout the night, helping to make sure clients feel safe, respected and supported in their home. You’ll often be the first person someone turns to if something goes wrong overnight, so the way you respond can make a real difference.

As a Night Support Assistant, you’ll take responsibility for the safe and secure running of the service during your shift. You’ll manage access to the building, complete regular patrols and health and safety checks, monitor security, respond to safeguarding concerns and emergencies, and provide a first response to clients who need help. You’ll also support emergency placements where required and make sure significant incidents, concerns and actions are recorded clearly and handed over to the day team.

This is a role that calls for sound judgement, resilience and the confidence to stay calm when situations become challenging. At times you may be lone working, with buddy arrangements and SHP’s out-of-hours management support in place. Throughout your work, you’ll take a person-centred, psychologically informed and strengths-based approach, balancing safety and appropriate boundaries with dignity, choice and independence.

We have two Night Support Assistant opportunities available: one working four nights per week, Monday to Thursday, and one working three nights per week, Friday to Sunday, night shifts are 10pm - 08.15am. Whichever pattern you join, you’ll be part of the wider St John’s Mansions team, with regular supervision, training and opportunities to continue developing your knowledge and practice.

About you:

• Can build positive, respectful relationships with people from a wide range of backgrounds while maintaining clear and professional boundaries.
• Is calm, resilient and confident under pressure, able to assess what is happening, prioritise effectively and respond appropriately to incidents or concerns.
• Understands the importance of safeguarding, health and safety and recovery-focused support, including the ways substance use may affect people’s wellbeing and safety.
• Can work in a person-centred, strengths-based and psychologically informed way, supporting people to have choice and control wherever possible.
• Is comfortable working independently, staying alert throughout a night shift and communicating clearly through accurate records and effective handovers.

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 27th September at midnight

Interview date: Tuesday 6th and Wednesday 7th October online via Microsoft Teams

Please note there will be a second stage interview in service in Islington for suitable candidates. 

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

Please note applications are reviewed for AI use in application questions. Applications with insufficient/without current right to work or requiring sponsorship will not be accepted for this role. 

Our people are the heart of Woodrow. As the Duty Manager, you are part of a professional, enthusiastic, and passionate team that believes in the potential of every young person who comes through the door. The Duty Manager works alongside another Duty Manager, both of whom report into the Leisure Operations Manager. This role supervises a team of Leisure Assistants/ Lifeguards; and works closely with the customer teams across the site, swimming teachers, and lifeguards to maintain ongoing service delivery expectations.

The Duty Manager is responsible for supporting the smooth running of the swimming pool and delivering a high quality and safe experience for users of Leisure Centre facilities. We expect you to come with experience of having worked in a customer facing role, where you will be able to hit the ground running. Part of your role will support the management and maintenance of the pool plant. We are looking for someone enthusiastic, motivated, and customer focused. You must demonstrate a strong commitment towards ensuring excellence in customer service and enhancing customer experience. You must be ready to communicate with a diverse range of clients, including the public, children and young people, youth group leaders and teachers.

What you will be doing 

Leisure Centre Operations 

• Provide outstanding customer service experiences via a welcoming frontline duty management service, dealing with account enquiries and supporting bookings.
• You will work an early or late shift, on a rotational basis, to ensure lifeguard and duty manager cover is available while the Leisure Centre is open, Monday – Sunday.
• Support the organisation of lifeguard training, including NPLQ renewals, competency assessments, quarterly lifeguard observations; maintaining training records as required.
• Supervise the leisure retail shop, including sales, inventory control and daily reconciliation.
• Cover lifeguard shifts where there are gaps to ensure ongoing operations.
• Support the Operations & Duty Manager to ensure the rota is proactively staffed each week.
• Ensure accurate and timely recording of staff attendance and absence data each shift.
• Support new leisure staff inductions and training requirements.
• Ensure your training and competence is achieved and maintained, taking responsibility for your ongoing professional development.

Centre Health & Safety 

• Support management in maintaining the safety of the leisure facilities, ensuring working best practices and compliance with legislation, and completion of KPIs by the leisure team.
• Support the day-to-day management of the pool plant operation, ensuring regular maintenance tasks and KPI checks are undertaken according to schedule.
• Ensure the reporting of accidents, incidents and near misses are done in a timely manner.
• Ensure reporting of any hazards, damage, or maintenance issues to the Facilities team. 

Corporate Responsibilities 

• Actively promote London Youth’s policy and procedures to value and respect diversity and inclusion in all aspects of your duties and working relationships.
• Manage resources to the highest standards and act as a custodian of best practice.
• You will be expected to play a proactive part in the implementation of the work and policy of London Youth as a whole, supporting the vision, mission and aims of the charity.

Undertake any other duties as may be reasonably requested by Woodrow Management that ensure the ongoing operational success of the centre and delivery of excellent customer experiences.

Reflect our inclusive culture in your day-to-day work and support a positive health & safety and safeguarding culture in your interactions with colleagues.

Follow our organisation’s anti-racism principles and practices as you actively promote and respect diversity and inclusion in all aspects of your work and working relationships.

What you bring to the role 

Experience, Knowledge & Skills 

• Experience working in leisure in a supervisory or management capacity as a Duty Manager, Senior Lifeguard Assistant, or similar.
• Experience working in a customer facing environment, providing the highest levels of customer service, managing communications, resolving conflict.
• Experience of working with a range of customers, including young people and adults, with different backgrounds and varying needs.
• Working knowledge of health and safety best practice and legislation in leisure facilities.
• Experience supervising and/or line managing people, including training and induction.
• Experience carrying out lifeguard observations.
• Computer literate and competent using Microsoft Office applications. 

We would love to know if you have: 

• Experience in the use of CoursePro, or similar leisure bookings management system.
• Experience in the use of Deputy, or similar employee scheduling, timesheet software system.
• Experience managing external suppliers to support delivery of essentials services.
• Experience operating a pool plant room, and associated KPI management.

Qualifications

• Current RLSS NPLQ (National Pool Lifeguard Qualification) – Essential
• Pool Plant Operator Certificate – Highly Advantageous

Please let us know if you have: 

• Swimming Teacher Qualification (Swim England or STA)
• First Aid at Work certificate
• NVQ in Leisure or Operations Management, or similar
• RLSS NPLQ Trainer

Attributes & Behaviours 

• Customer-centric mindset with exceptional customer service skills.
• Able to quickly establish rapport and build effective relationships across a range of personas.
• Composed demeanour, able to keep calm under pressure and solve problems when they arise.
• Articulate communicator with a confident telephone manner and excellent written skills.
• Collaborative team player with a willingness to work effectively with others.
• Self-motivated with a positive attitude, growth mindset and keen willingness to develop.
• Able to work independently, demonstrating proactivity and initiative.
• Impeccable work ethic and a flexible approach to work.
• Good organizational skills, able to effectively prioritise workload.
• Analytical thinker with meticulous attention to detail.
• Absolute discretion and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Passionate about leisure and sport opportunities to support health and wellbeing outcomes.
• Passionate and demonstrably committed to improving the lives of children and young people.
• Absolute commitment to London Youth’s principles of equality, diversity and inclusion.

Demonstrate living our values of being: 

• Ambitious 
• Collaborative 
• Inclusive 
• Accountable 

Why work at Woodrow High House 

• 39 days of annual leave (31 days + 8 bank holidays).
• Health Care Cash Plan to help cover your healthcare essentials. 
• Free access for you and your family to the Employee Assistance Programme. 
• Free onsite parking. 
• Branded quality uniform provided. 
• Free access to the 'Headspace' wellbeing app. 
• Free access to the Charity Mentoring Network, as a mentee or mentor. 
• Free tea and coffee available in the 'Tea & Coffee Bar'. 
• Free meals provided whilst on duty when the kitchen is serving young people in residence. 
• Magnificent location on an historic estate surrounded by nature. 
• You'll be working with a fantastic team of passionate colleagues across London Youth. 
• An outstanding culture and ethos where staff and visitors enjoy, challenge, and achieve. 
• Occasional supply of sweet - sometimes savoury - always yummy - treats are guaranteed. 
• You will be making a difference to the lives of young people! 

We are looking for a motivated team player to join our Business Development and Philanthropy Team, which leads and co-ordinates our global fundraising from institutional and philanthropic sources.

You will provide crucial support to our team’s function by providing relevant and timely business intelligence and coordination to support our work with donors, including support for internal and external events that we organise to deepen donor engagement with our work.

Accountabilities

You will support the organisation of inspiring donor events, in person and online, working across multi-disciplinary teams and drawing together reflections and learnings afterwards to improve our donors' experience. You will help colleagues prepare for funding meetings — contributing to cases for support, proposals, donor reports and appeals— and support day-to-day stewardship, from thank-you letters to stewardship activities such as annual thankathons.

You will manage your own small portfolio of individual donors and charitable trusts giving at the £5,000 level, sending proposals and reports, and will maintain a strong knowledge of Practical Action's programmes so you can share stories of change and impact data confidently with current and prospective supporters.

You will support the team's intelligence hub: gathering, interpreting and sharing insight on key donors including governments, foundations and multilaterals; analysing funder strategies and calls for proposals; and working with regional and country teams to understand and meet their business intelligence needs. You will help ensure intelligence is shared and acted on across the organisation, including through the monthly news bulletin, and work with your manager to develop "so what" analysis that BD teams globally can act on. You will also keep our SharePoint and donor portal registrations accurate and well organised.

Skills, Abilities and Competencies:

To be successful in the role, the ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate:

· A keen interest in international development and environmental issues.

· Excellent research, numeracy and analytical skills – not taking everything at face value and being able to discern the “so what” questions from trends and data.

· Proficient usage of Microsoft 365, especially Excel, Word (including mail merge) and Powerpoint.

· Ability to take complex data and synthesize it into consumable, actionable insight.

· Excellent presentation skills, able to synthesise information in written format, info graphics and other visual formats and will be proficient with using a range of software and digital tools to do this. 

· Ability to work proactively and collaboratively with people from a range of cultures and across time zones. 

· You are a self-starter, happy to work with various research resources and have an ability to work with imperfect systems and information.

· You are organized, conscientious and work well as part of a team.

· Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and to set priorities. 

· Excellent written and spoken English.

· Commitment to development principles and Practical Action’s vision, mission and ambition. 

 Why join us?

 The opportunity to work for an organisation that is taking practical action against poverty and the environmental crises to start the big changes the world urgently needs. A friendly and supportive culture, working with values driven and highly engaged colleagues, work life balance and flexible working – these are just some of the reasons we think Practical Action is a great place to work.

In the UK, our open plan offices are located in the centre of Rugby and near to Rugby train station but we also offer free parking.

In addition, we offer the following benefits:

· Full time roles are contracted at 35 hours per week.

· It is our normal practice to operate a hybrid working policy, where flexible working hours are enabled as well as remote working.

· 27 days holiday rising with continuous service, in addition to public holidays

· Pension scheme - employer contributes 10.5% of salary and the employee contributes 5%.

· Enhanced family friendly policies, including maternity, adoption, paternity, and shared parental leave.

· Life assurance (3 x annual salary).

· Cycle to Work scheme

· Employee Assistance Programme – access to our Wellbeing platform

· Learning and Development Opportunities

· Sit / Stand desks available in our modern offices.

How to apply:

To ensure that Practical Action meets its obligations of safer recruitment, appointment to posts within Practical Action will be subject to a satisfactory criminal check. Criminal checks will be conducted for all roles.

The successful applicant must already have the right to both live and work in the country that they are applying for, in this case, the United Kingdom and should be willing and able to travel.

If you want to work for an organisation with significant people ambitions, then we would like to hear from you. Please submit a copy of your CV (Maximum 2 pages) and a supporting statement that describes your suitability for the role and include answers to the following questions,

Questions

1. Interest and motivation: What draws you to international development and environmental issues, and why does Practical Action's mission and approach appeal to you specifically? Have you done anything (through study, volunteering, work experience, or personal interest) to explore this area so far?

2. Research and analytical skills: Tell us about a piece of research or analysis you've done — this could be from your studies, a work placement, a personal project, or volunteering — where you had to work with data or information and turn it into something clear and useful for someone else. What tools did you use, and how did you decide what mattered most?

3. Working with others and staying organised: Give an example of a time you worked as part of a team, possibly with people remotely in different geographies, and had to juggle several priorities or deadlines at once. This could be a group project, part-time job, society, or placement.

Closing date for applications: September 21st 2026

Assistant Headteacher – Inclusion, Safeguarding and DSL

• Location: TreeHouse School, Woodside Ave, London, N10 3JA
• Hours: Permanent, full time (37.3 hours per week)
• Salary: £62,541 to £66,744 per annum
• Start date: January 2027

About TreeHouse School:

TreeHouse School, part of Ambitious about Autism, is an Ofsted outstanding specialist school supporting children and young people aged 4–19 with autism and complex learning needs. We are committed to providing an exceptional learning environment where every pupil can thrive and achieve their full potential.

About the role:

We are looking for a resilient and values led Assistant Headteacher of Inclusion, Safeguarding and DSL to join our Senior Leadership Team.

This is a pivotal role with responsibility for safeguarding, inclusion and pupil welfare for autistic children and young people with complex needs.

You will lead on child protection and safeguarding, working closely with our team of deputy and assistant DSLs and with external partners including Social Care, Health, Police, LADO and Prevent.

You will also provide strategic oversight of inclusion, behaviour, wellbeing, healthcare, therapeutic support, Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) and least restrictive practice, working collaboratively with education, nursing and wider multidisciplinary teams.

This is not an office based role. You will need to have a strong presence across the school, supporting pupils, families and staff, providing visible leadership and responding calmly and effectively when complex situations arise.

What we are looking for:

• Has strong safeguarding experience and ideally experience as a DSL or Deputy DSL.
• Has a good understanding of autism, SEND and complex needs, with experience in an education or specialist setting preferred.
• Could be an experienced education professional, SEN specialist or social worker with substantial relevant experience and a strong understanding of education.
• Is confident making difficult safeguarding decisions, managing referrals and escalating concerns when necessary.
• Is resilient, persistent and able to manage complex cases involving vulnerable children.
• Can build strong relationships with pupils, families, staff and external agencies.
• Can lead and develop staff, ensuring safeguarding training, recording and procedures are consistently followed.

What we offer:

You will be well supported by an experienced safeguarding team, Senior Leadership Team and receive regular supervision and mentoring. There will also be opportunities to develop your expertise through DSL, trauma informed, autism and CALM training.

This is an opportunity to make a significant difference to the lives of autistic children and young people, while leading a team and helping shape excellent safeguarding and inclusive practice across the school.

If you are a confident safeguarding professional who combines expertise with compassion, resilience and determination, we would love to hear from you.

Shortlisting date: Friday 2nd of October

Outcome of application: Friday 2nd/Monday 5th of October

Interview date: Friday 9th and Tuesday 13th of October

Ambitious About Autism is committed to fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion at every level of our organisation. We warmly welcome applications from all qualified candidates, valuing the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives they bring. We encourage applications from individuals regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or parental status, disability, or age.

Our recruitment process promotes equal opportunities, and we are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities or additional needs throughout the recruitment process. Please contact our Recruitment Team for accommodations. We recognise disability as a physical or mental impairment that significantly and long-term affects a person's ability to perform day-to-day activities, as defined by the UK Equality Act 2010. All applications will be considered solely on merit, aligned with our mission to support autistic children and young people.

Ambitious About Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. As part of our Safer Recruitment checks, an online search may be carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

The safeguarding responsibilities of the post are as per the job description and person specification.
Whether the post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance

Operations & Administration Manager Vacancy

Application Deadline: Friday 25th September 2026

Job Title: Operations & Administration Manager

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

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

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

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

Creative Support is a national provider of social care with charitable status. We are seeking a capable and highly professional PA to support our audit and governance functions.

Creative Support delivers person-centred care and support to people across England with a wide range of needs. We are also a Registered Social Landlord managing around 1,000 units of supported housing. 

This role inolves the provision of all necessary administrative, secretarial and organisational support to the Company Secretary, the Internal Audit Team and the Board of Trustees.

Internal Audit & Executive Support

- Provide dedicated PA and secretarial support to the Internal Audit Team, including inbox triage, diary management, and minute-taking.

- Service the Finance & Audit and Risk Committees by gathering report submissions, distributing packs, and taking formal minutes.

- Take discreet, verbatim minutes during sensitive investigations and formal reviews.

- Log and track internal finance incidents and support the administration of the Supported Holidays process.

- Provide flexible PA cover for Executive Team members during peak periods or absences.

- Coordinate administrative tasks for working groups, co-production forums, and corporate campaign events.

Governance & Board Support

- Coordinate board and committee calendars, meeting logistics, catering, and virtual links.

- Collate and distribute meeting packs, maintain the online Board portal, and track attendance records.

- Track post-meeting action items and assist the Company Secretary with governance filings and compliance tracking (e.g., trustee registers, conflict of interest forms, DBS renewals).

- Assist with AGM coordination, trustee recruitment administration, and site visit logistics.

- Book travel and accommodation for trustees and senior leaders, and process expense claims promptly.

General & Professional Responsibilities

- Serve as a welcoming first point of contact for trustees and members, triaging queries efficiently.

- Uphold strict confidentiality, data protection (GDPR), and equal opportunities policies.

- Embody Creative Support’s person-centered values in all interactions and commit to ongoing professional development.

Applicants for this role must be passionate about Creative Support’s work, values and ethos. You will have significant prior experience gained in a responsible secretarial or administrative role. Experience of working for a charity or a social care or public service organisation is desirable, but not essential. You will be proactive, professional and able to maintain confidentiality. You will be well-organised, able to prioritise work and to achieve deadlines.

You must have good communication skills with the ability to liaise effectively and  coordinate the work of others. You must be helpful and responsive to requests for assistance. You will be willing to work flexibly in accordance with the needs of the organisation and trustees, including attending evening meetings (1-2 evening meetings a month).

A good standard of literacy is required and you must be competent in the use of IT and online applications including MS Word, Excel and Powerpoint. You will be conscientious and diligent in managing data and information and keeping records on behalf of the Company Secretary. You must be able to take direction and be accountable to the Company Secretary.

You must be committed to the principles of co-production as you will be expected to support the voice and active involvement of people we support in governance and quality assurance.

This job could be full time (37.5 hours) or part-time by agreement, subject to a minimum of 30 hours per week. This post is not suitable for home working. Our offices are readily accessible on public transport as we are based in in the centre of Stockport close to the mainline train station and with frequent buses to Manchester.

Creative Support is a welcoming and inclusive Equal Opportunities employer. We embrace diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and cultures. As a Disability Confident Employer we welcome applications from people with a disability, and as a proud Stonewall Diversity Champion we actively encourage applications from the LGBT+ community.

We will be interviewing for this role as suitable applications are received and may close this role before the closing date upon a successful candidate being appointed.

Vacancy Reference Number: 84516

Applications for this post must be submitted via the Creative Support website, quoting the above vacancy reference number.

Students’ Union UCL is an organisation that exists to make more happen. We are the representative body for University College London’s (UCL) students, one of the most diverse student communities in the world.  Our vision is to provide an outstanding experience for all UCL students and to be one of the best students’ unions in the UK and the world.  We aim to build a vibrant and empowered student community with real influence in UCL and beyond, that enables students to enjoy their time at university; pursue their interests and passions; see the world in new ways; and develop the skills and experience to change the world for the better.

We are a registered charity employing over 150 career staff and 300 student staff, delivering a wide range of services and representative functions for UCL students. We have the widest portfolio of services of any student organisation in the country, managing UCL’s extracurricular programmes for sport, music, drama, dance, media, volunteering, academic societies and intercultural engagement; providing a wide range of fantastic social spaces; leading on student democracy and representation across UCL; and offering excellent student support services.

It's an exciting time to join our growing organisation as we lead the delivery of UCL’s groundbreaking Student Life Strategy. This is enabling us to build more programmes to improve students’ mental and physical wellbeing, promote genuine equity for all, build students’ skills and confidence, develop their international connections and intercultural skills, and make a real contribution to our local community.

We provide excellent benefits including defined benefit pension scheme and generous holiday entitlement. We are proud of high levels of staff engagement and pride ourselves on being a great place to work. We will consider applications to work on a flexible and job share basis wherever possible. 

The Deputy Fitness Centre Manager is a role that is largely based on site (80:20 split) and the post holder will work a minimum of 14 hours per week at front of house, leading delivery. Shift patterns and start times will be dependent on the needs of the business. This will mean occasions when late, early and weekend work will be required. Shift location will vary between our sites. Provided staffing needs are met, the role holder will be able to work from home one day per week. They will utilise customer feedback and insight on our target market, to optimise our service.

The Deputy Fitness Centre Manager is responsible for maximising the number of students using TeamUCL Gyms and ensuring all members have an excellent user experience. They have oversight for the holistic member journey including promotion, joining, induction and retention. Ensuring both the digital and in-person experience exceeds member expectations. They will have autonomy to be agile and responsive to member needs, adapting the customer journey to the changing needs.

FRONT OF HOUSE COMMUNITY WORKER

OASIS CENTRE, OASIS HUB WATERLOO

Hours: Part time, 32 hours per week (Tuesday-Friday)

Contract: 1-year fixed term  

SALARY: £25,274 per annum including London Weighting (£31,593 for 1FTE)

We have an exciting opportunity for a Front of House Community Worker in our Oasis Centre space. This space is a hub for our advice and support work, as well as an open door to all in our community.

You will be the first experience of Oasis for many people who walk into the door, providing a warm welcome, caring and effective support all whilst sharing the Oasis vision, mission, and ethos with those coming into the centre.

Key responsibilities of this will be:

· To welcome and assist visitors to the Centre, directing them to appointments, workshops, or meetings in the Centre as appropriate

· To ensure the smooth practical running of the community space

· Facilitating group sessions and workshops

· Represent Oasis at all times including sharing the ethos and values of Oasis

· To be able to tell the story of Oasis, including ensuring up-to-date knowledge of all the projects and services currently provided within the Hub.

The successful post holder must have:

· Good standard of basic education, including English and Maths Level 2

· Experience of working in a community or charity setting

· Experience working in a front-of-house environment

You’ll join an innovative and supportive charity where you’ll have the opportunity to make a tangible difference to young people and help shape the future of youth work in Waterloo.

Oasis is committed to inclusion and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds.

The role includes regular evening and some weekend work and is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

As part of the package, Oasis offers:

• A pension scheme, offering 7% employer contribution.
• A generous holiday allowance, starting at 25 days per year (plus 8 Bank Holidays).
• Policies which promote well-being and are family friendly.

To apply please email your CV including a Supporting Statement . Your Supporting Statement should be no more than two A4 pages and must address the following questions:

1. Please expand on your CV to tell us about the relevant experience you have in running a smooth, efficient and welcoming front of house operation

2. “The Oasis Centre is a community hub, a welcoming space for the whole community to access. How would you demonstrate welcome and inclusion in your day-to-day working life? And how would you embed these principles in your work, when faced with challenging situations or behaviour?

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Completed applications should be returned by 9am Thursday 1st October

Interviews will take place on Wednesday 7th October, in-person in Waterloo

We actively encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and underrepresented groups. If you require any assistance to overcome potential barriers during the recruitment process, please let us know. 

We appreciate you may wish to use AI to support elements of your application but we strongly encourage all candidates to submit applications that genuinely reflect their own skills, achievements and lived experiences. It’s what makes your application stand out!

Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in, and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Oasis ethos.  We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks.

The successful candidates must have the right to work in the UK.  Oasis cannot assist with sponsorship or visas.

Oasis supports Equal Opportunities.  Registered Charity No. 1163889

We are looking for an experienced safeguarding professional to join our Safeguarding Directorate. This role will provide excellent safeguarding support to Worcester Cathedral and the wider Diocese of Worcester. You will join a supportive and collaborative team in a role which will see you: 

• Take the lead role in supporting the Cathedral in all its safeguarding work, offering high-quality preventative and proactive safeguarding support in a way that delivers positive outcomes for children, young people and adults at risk.

• Respond well and compassionately to the vulnerable and victims and survivors of abuse 

• Train, advise and build confidence in others in an accessible way

• Support the work of senior leaders regarding the development of good safeguarding practice and healthy safeguarding cultures across the Diocese of Worcester 

We are seeking a skilled, person-centred individual who: 

• Has substantial safeguarding experience in a relevant profession
• Can provide confident advice and exercise sound judgement in line with relevant safeguarding legislation and policy

• Is an excellent communicator who inspires trust and works effectively with a wide range of stakeholders 

• Works with integrity, is resilient and a strong team player 

If you would like to join a small and friendly team, who are passionate in their mission to promote safeguarding into the hearts and minds of those we serve, then we would love to hear from you.  

Safeguarding sits at the heart of life at The Perse School. We are seeking an exceptional leader to join our senior team as Assistant Head (Safeguarding), taking strategic responsibility for safeguarding and child protection across our 3 Cambridge schools and serving as Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) for the Upper School.

This is a significant leadership opportunity for an experienced safeguarding professional who can combine expertise, sound judgement and compassion to ensure every pupil feels safe, supported and able to flourish. The successful candidate will lead safeguarding strategy and practice, oversee complex child protection matters, provide guidance and training to colleagues, and work closely with pupils, families, staff, governors and external agencies.

We welcome applications from experienced teachers, educational leaders and safeguarding professionals from related sectors. While experience in education is highly desirable, we are equally interested in candidates who have developed substantial safeguarding expertise through social care, local authority safeguarding services, the LADO function or other child protection settings.

The Perse enjoys a prestigious reputation and values a mixed approach to teaching and learning. We aim to respect tradition and innovation, industry and fun, and academic and personal growth. All teachers and pupils are required to demonstrate all-round excellence and contribute to the academic, pastoral and extra-curricular life of the school. 

At The Perse School, we value the well-being of all staff and offer a supportive environment that balances professional ambitions with personal growth, opportunity and work-life balance.

Further details including how to apply can be obtained from our website: Work with us - The Perse School Cambridge

Closing date: Friday 18th September at 9.00am. Interviews will be a two stage process; preliminary online on Wednesday 23rd September followed by in person for successful candidates in the week commencing 28th September.

The School actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

Safer Recruitment

The Perse School recognises that an important element in safeguarding our pupils is a robust recruitment process that incorporates measures to deter, reject or identify people who might abuse children, or who are otherwise unsuited to work with them. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including: references from previous employers, a Disclosure and Barring Service check at the enhanced level, as well as eligibility to work in the UK (in compliance with UK immigration regulations).All work carried out at the School on a regular basis amounts to regulated activity.  This role is also exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone's responsibility. The School is committed to acting in the best interests of the child so as to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people. The School requires everyone who comes into contact with children and their families to share this commitment. Interviews will be conducted in person, and they will explore candidates’ suitability to work with children.

Location: Hybrid: home-based with weekly attendance at the London office, plus additional days as required for meetings, board meetings or events

Salary: £35,200 per annum rising to £38,100 after 1 year of service

Responsible to: CEO

Contract type: Full Time (37 hours per week), Permanent

Closing date: 18th September, Midday

Who we are

Futures for All (formerly Speakers for Schools) is a UK charity founded in 2010 to tackle educational and social mobility inequality, connecting state-educated young people with inspirational speakers and high-quality work experience. Since its founding, the charity has supported almost two million young people, working with a national network of schools, colleges and employer partners to level the playing field for young people who are educated in the state sector, with those that attend the best fee-paying schools. Having grown from its original speaker programme into a broader work experience offer, the charity is now the largest provider of work experience in the UK, with ambitious plans to ensure all young people have access to the workplace, whilst at school.

Role Summary

This is a genuine opportunity to contribute first-hand to the strategic running of a national charity, with close visibility of how the organisation is led and governed. You will be trusted with sensitive information, exposed to strategic decision-making, and given the chance to shape how the CEO's office and the wider senior leadership team (SLT) operate day to day.

Beyond the traditional diary, travel and correspondence duties, you will play an active part in the mechanics of governance and decision-making- supporting board meetings, tracking actions to completion, and ensuring that what lands on the CEO's desk is accurate, well-presented and ready to act on. You will also work closely with the newly appointed Project Management Office (PMO) Lead, helping ensure that updates on risks, issues and KPI tracking reach the CEO promptly and in a digestible form, so that the CEO's time and attention are focused where they are needed most. It is an ideal role for an experienced EA or Personal Assistant who wants more ownership, more variety, and closer involvement in the strategic life of an organisation than a traditional support role typically offers.

This role offers direct exposure to the strategic and governance rhythm of the organisation- from board papers to senior stakeholder meetings- for someone who wants their EA experience to build towards broader organisational and governance expertise.

Key Duties / Responsibilities

Supporting the CEO:

• Proactively manage the CEO's diary, resolving clashes and prioritising competing demands on their time in line with organisational priorities.
• Act as a first point of contact for the CEO, screening and triaging correspondence, calls and requests, and responding or redirecting where appropriate.
• Build strong working relationships with the CEO's key internal and external contacts, acting as a trusted and professional representative of their office.

Diary, Travel & Logistics:

• Coordinate complex diaries across multiple stakeholders, both internal and external, including scheduling and rearranging meetings at short notice.
• Book and manage travel, accommodation and venues, including researching options, managing costs, and having contingency plans in place.
• Prepare itineraries and briefing packs ahead of trips, meetings and events, ensuring the CEO is fully prepared.
• Process expenses and invoices relating to the CEO's activity in line with company policy.

Meetings, Minutes & Action Tracking:

• Attend meetings chaired by or involving the CEO to take accurate, concise minutes and notes, distinguishing decisions from discussion.
• Maintain a live action log across meetings, proactively chasing owners and reporting progress back to the CEO so nothing is missed.
• Organise logistics for meetings and away days, including rooms, catering, materials and technology.
• Work closely with the Project Management Office (PMO) Lead to ensure that risk, issue and KPI updates are routed to the CEO promptly and in a clear, digestible format, helping the CEO focus attention where it is most needed.
• Liaise with the PMO Lead on scheduling and papers for any meetings that bring project or programme updates to the CEO, ensuring consistency with the wider action and decision tracking maintained for the CEO's office.

Board & Governance Support:

• Support the coordination of board and committee meetings, including scheduling, collating and distributing papers to agreed deadlines.
• Take and produce minutes for board and committee meetings, working closely with the CEO (and Chair/Company Secretary, where applicable) on accuracy and follow-up.
• Maintain a board actions and decisions tracker, and support the CEO in preparing for board cycles.
• Maintain confidentiality and good document control over board papers, minutes and related governance records.

Document & Presentation Production:

• Produce first drafts of documents, reports, briefings and PowerPoint presentations for the CEO to review, amend and finalise.
• Format and polish documents and slide decks to a professional, consistent, on-brand standard.
• Review documents and correspondence prepared by others before they reach the CEO, checking for accuracy, clarity, tone and fitness for purpose, and flagging any concerns.

Support to the Senior Leadership Team:

• Provide reasonable and proportionate admin support to other members of the SLT, prioritised in agreement with the CEO.
• Minute meetings with senior internal and external stakeholders on behalf of SLT members, as required.
• Assist with occasional diary, travel or document support for the SLT where this does not conflict with the needs of the CEO.

Office & General:

• Maintain efficient filing, contact and information systems for the CEO's office.
• Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and sound judgement at all times.
• Undertake other duties reasonably commensurate with the role, as required by the CEO.

Skills / Experience / Knowledge:

Essential:

• Significant experience as an EA, PA or senior administrator supporting a CEO, director or other senior executive.
• Experience taking minutes and tracking actions for senior-level or board/committee meetings.
• Excellent written English, with the ability to draft clear, well-structured documents, correspondence and presentations.
• Expert in using common business software/ applications such as Microsoft Office Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple, competing priorities under time pressure.
• Sound judgement and discretion when handling confidential or sensitive information.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach, comfortable using initiative rather than waiting to be asked.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the confidence and professionalism to liaise with senior stakeholders, board members and external contacts.
• Flexibility to travel to, and work from, the London office on a regular (weekly) basis, with occasional flexibility around hours for travel, events or board meetings.

Desirable:

• Experience supporting board or governance processes (e.g. in a charity, membership body, or regulated organisation).
• A relevant qualification (e.g. in business administration or executive PA practice), though experience will be weighted more heavily than formal qualification.
• Confident and effective use of AI tools (e.g. Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude) to support drafting, summarising and formatting work- for example, producing first-draft documents, presentations or minutes for review, while applying good judgement on accuracy, confidentiality and when human review and rewriting is needed.
• Experience providing ad hoc support across a wider senior team, not just a single executive.

Behaviours and Style:

• Calm and unflappable under pressure, with good humour and resilience.
• Trustworthy and discreet, with a strong sense of confidentiality.
• A genuine interest in the wider organisation and how it operates, not just the transactional tasks of the role.
• Collaborative- happy to support colleagues across the SLT while keeping the CEO's priorities front and centre.

Diversity at our core

Futures For All is committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process and encouraging equality and diversity among our workforces. We acknowledge that some candidates may require additional support to overcome barriers experienced during the application process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please reach out to us.

The Application Process:

Please apply as soon as possible by clicking the 'apply for this job' button in the top right-hand corner of the job advert. Once clicked, you will be asked to complete your application by submitting your CV and a cover letter. The cover letter is an opportunity for you to share the skills and knowledge you have to be successful in this role. Appointees are subject to a DBS check. You must have the right to work in the UK to apply.

The deadline to submit your application is the 18th September 2026, Midday.

Futures For All is committed to safeguarding the young people we work with and expects all staff members to share this commitment. Appointees are subject to a DBS check. Having a criminal record will not automatically exclude applicants. You are also required to have the Right to Work in the UK for this role.

Annual Leave

Staff receive 25 days annual leave, increasing incrementally after 2, 3 and 5 years of service to a maximum of 28 days. This is in addition to bank holidays and gifted leave between Christmas and New Year.

Futures For All Values

PASSION: We are committed to levelling the playing field for young people across the UK, creating social mobility and tackling disadvantages.

AGILITY: We challenge our ideas of what is possible in order to better meet the needs of those we support. We are human, make mistakes, learn, evolve and adapt.

INTEGRITY: We act with empathy and bring our authentic selves to work every day. We value and respect the talent, time and intentions of those we work with.

COLLABORATION: We are one team with one mission and only by working together can we deliver better outcomes for young people. We support each other unconditionally and feel motivation in shared success as well as individual progress.

DIVERSITY:  We know it takes people with different ideas, strengths, identities, interests, and cultural backgrounds to make our organisation succeed. We encourage constructive debate and critical friendship.

About Lloyds Bank Foundation 

Lloyds Bank Foundation for England and Wales is an independent charitable foundation, backed by Lloyds Banking Group and the people within it. We want everyone to be in a good place - personally, in a home that’s a good place to live, and in a community that’s a good place to belong. 

We play our role by connecting and catalysing community-led change, providing the money, time, tools and connections that build organisations’ capacity and capability, to make people’s lives better and their communities stronger. 

We back people and communities across England and Wales, to make that happen, because when you back brilliant people, brilliant things happen. Our communities are full of ambitious, energetic and determined people stepping up to make their neighbours’ lives better and their communities grow stronger. Day in, day out. 

About the Role

Contract:Full-time, permanent (we are open to conversations about flexibility so please ask)

Location:Remote, with significant travel across all corners the UK and monthly visits to our London office

This is an exciting new opportunity in the Strategic Communications Team at the Foundation.

You’ll play a key role setting up and organising a varied programme of visits, to engage more people in our mission and ultimately help more people in England and Wales to say “I’m in a good place,” “My home is a good place to live,” and “My community is a good place to belong”.

Bringing strong organisational, relationship-building abilities and creativity, you’ll arrange visits for senior stakeholders – MPs, philanthropists, trustees, partners, and executives from Lloyds Banking Group, to community-led groups we’re funding and local areas driving systems change.

Through thoughtful engagement, you'll build lasting relationships and raise awareness of social issues, to ensure visits generate meaningful impact.

You will support colleagues and partners to maximise opportunities, follow up actions, and effectively generate and use content, stories, videos and images to tell powerful stories.

Importantly, you’ll ensure community-led organisations experience these visits as supportive and beneficial, and that their voices are centred in all that occurs and follows, aligning with our mission to foster community-led change.

About You

You are highly organised, with experience coordinating events, or visits involving

multiple stakeholders. 

Alongside strong communication skills, with an understanding of how to apply

organisational narratives to local activity, you’ll have the ability to balance competing priorities.

You will bring experience partnering across teams and directorates along with excellent

relational skills to build trust and rapport with internal and external stakeholders.

How to Apply 

Please click ‘Apply for this job’ to be redirected to the application form. 

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion 

We hold Disability Confident Employer status (Level 2) and are working towards full status by 2027. This means that if you're a disabled applicant and your CV and application answers clearly demonstrate that you meet the essential criteria for the role, we will invite you to interview. 

More broadly, we are committed to building a diverse team that reflects the communities and people we work with. We believe that diversity of background, experience and perspective makes us stronger and helps us make better decisions. We actively welcome applications from people who are under-represented in the charity sector, including people from Black, Asian and minoritised ethnic communities, disabled people, and those with experience of the issues our funded charities work to address. 

Key Dates 

Closing Date: Monday 21 September 2026, 12 noon

First Interviews:  Tuesday 29 September 2026 (online)

Second Interviews:  Tuesday 6 October 2026 (in person – London Office)

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Registered Manager (Support & Care Coordinator), L’Arche Ipswich

ABOUT THE ROLE

Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week 

Salary: £38,870.89 per annum 

Place of work: L'Arche Ipswich

Reports to: Community Leader/Director, L’Arche Ipswich

Contract type: Permanent, full-time

Closing date: Monday, 12th October, at 9 am

Discover what makes L’Arche a rewarding place to work – explore our employee benefits here.

Main purpose of the role

We are looking for a passionate, caring and proactive Registered Manager who will be responsible for the day-to-day management of a high-quality, person-centred care and support service for adults with learning disabilities. 

The right candidate will lead a supportive team of two House Leaders, working across two locations, and will support the Community Leader in enabling the Community to grow and flourish while ensuring our care and support is not only consistent with CQC requirements but also with the values of L’Arche. 

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

• At least a level 3 Health and Social Care qualification.
• Capability to complete a level 5 qualification in leadership/management in Social Care.
• Knowledge and experience in social care or supported living is a key requirement for this role, but we’re also looking for someone with a commitment to our values and the ability to inspire others. 
• Demonstrable experience of a minimum of 2 years of management experience in social care, including supervisory experience in health and social care. 
• Experience of managing or being involved with CQC inspections in a social care environment.
• Knowledge of current care and support legislation and good practice, including adult protection and capacity issues. 
• Experience in leading and working with teams to provide high-quality support and care to people with learning disabilities. 
• Ability to manage the performance and development of others: to be able to assess, give feedback, manage conflict and make evaluative judgements about the performance of staff and volunteers. 

You may have held these job titles in the past: Support & Care Coordinator, Registered Manager, Service Manager, Deputy Registered Manager, Deputy Care Manager, Assistant Service Manager, Senior Service Manager, Head of Care, Senior Operations Lead, Learning Disability Services Manager, Head of Mission and Community Life, Health & Social Care Manager, Local Authority Commissioning Lead.

You can find more details about L'Arche Ipswich here.

A full job description and person specification can be found in the Recruitment Pack.

To apply, please submit your CV and answer the questions from our online application form. 

The closing date for applications is Monday, 12th October, at 9 am.

• First stage interviews will take place on 21 October via Microsoft Teams.
• Second stage interviews will be in person with the community (date to be confirmed).

However, we encourage you not to wait until the closing date to submit your application, as we may begin interviewing strong candidates before then.
We also reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive enough suitable applications.

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