Charity village jobs in london, greater london
About the park
Southern Park is a popular community greenspace next to Greenwich Peninsula Ecology Park at the heart of the Greenwich Millennium Village development. The site comprises wide open grassland, native tree and shrub areas and wildflower meadows and is a Site of Importance for Nature Conservation (SINC). The park is also an important space for local people to relax and enjoy recreational activities, with several well-loved play features.
About the role
This is a great opportunity for someone looking to establish their career in the parks and conservation field, working with the support of experienced staff within the Greenwich Peninsula Ecology Park team. The Project Officer role oversees the site's landscape maintenance contract to ensure the park remains attractive, safe, and well-managed. The role also adds community value by supporting engagement with local residents and enhances ecological value by facilitating volunteer involvement in habitat management.
About you
We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated Project Officer with good administrative skills. You will be able to foster a strong working relationship with the Southern Park landscape maintenance contractors. You will have a passion for engaging people with wildlife and nature in an urban environment, along with experience working with volunteers and/or community groups from diverse backgrounds. You will have the capability to relay information effectively to a broad audience, both verbally and written. Being flexible and able to juggle priorities in a busy, ever-changing environment is key to this role
To fulfil the role, you must be resident in the UK and have the right to work in the UK.
Registered Charity
101 - 500
Connecting people and green spaces to deliver lasting outcomes for both.
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About The Role
We are looking for an Operations Administration Assistant to provide efficient and proactive administrative and operational support to the Senior Management Team, and the wider operations and regional team as required. This role is pivotal in ensuring the smooth delivery of services by coordinating documentation, supporting data processes, and assisting with project implementation across the Trust’s care environments.
Key Responsibilities
1. Executive & Team Support
- Managing calendar, travel bookings, and expense submissions.
- Prepare and format professional reports, presentations, and briefings.
- Assist in producing communication materials, including brochures and digital content.
2. Operational Coordination
- Monitor and report on incidents, accidents, and key compliance data across services.
- Collate and maintain the KPI data from care homes and villages.
- Manage the rollout and filing of operational documents and ensure version control.
- Support collection and sharing of service updates with internal stakeholders.
3. Project Support
- Assist in implementing strategic and business continuity plans.
- Coordinate with general managers and regional managers to track project milestones.
- Maintain project documentation and follow up on action items.
4. Administrative Services
- Provide cross-functional administrative support to Operations, HR, and property teams.
- Maintain operational records, databases, and inventory systems.
- Schedule meetings, support event planning, and manage operational logistics.
5. Compliance & Process Support
- Ensure documentation and communications comply with the Trust’s policies and regulatory standards.
- Identify opportunities to improve workflow, data accuracy, and operational efficiency.
- Act as a point of contact for internal teams and external partners.
6. Executives’ PA Support
- To provide support and cover to the Executives PA as required.
About You
The ideal person will be friendly and approachable and understand the importance of attention to detail. It is important you have the ability to prioritise tasks, have a flexible approach and good time management skills. Excellent communications skills both written and verbal are essential.
Personal Specification
Skills & Competencies
- Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and follow-through.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proactive, adaptable, and solutions-oriented.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport across teams.
- High degree of professionalism and discretion.
Technical Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Comfortable with data handling, formatting, and generating reports.
- Experience using project and document management tools (e.g., SharePoint, Teams, etc) is a plus.
Qualifications & Experience
- Degree desirable but not essential.
- Prior administrative experience in healthcare, social care, or charity sectors is advantageous.
- Basic understanding of financial processes and procurement is a bonus.
Working for Us
We offer a competitive salary, opportunities for professional development and progression and a supportive and collaborative work environment. You will enjoy access to a huge variety of benefits and services to support your well-being and throughout your career we will invest in you and you will enjoy additional support and benefits including:
- We will pay for your DBS / PVG disclosure certificate
- Induction and commitment to ongoing learning and development
- Wellbeing - free of charge access to an independent and confidential Employee Assistance Programme. This gives Colleagues and their family access to 24/7 365 support for a whole range of issues including physical, mental and financial issues.
- Access to Blue Light Card - discount service providing members with thousands of amazing discounts online and on the high street
- Aged 18-22 – we pay at least National Living Wage rate
- Pension contributions
- Paid holidays
- Free onsite parking
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.