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£35,560 + Benefits
12 months’ fixed term maternity cover
London, UK (Hybrid – 50% office attendance)
We are looking for a Personal Assistant (PA) to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), to provide high-quality, confidential, and proactive executive support. You will be responsible for comprehensive diary and inbox management, coordination of meetings and travel, management of expenses, gatekeeping the CEO’s time, and ensuring the CEO is well-prepared through briefing and action tracking.
As PA to the CEO, you will work closely with the Chief of Staff, Briefing Hub Officer, and other relevant colleagues, to ensure the CEO’s meetings are appropriately supported with papers and briefings. You will also liaise with colleagues supporting the Academy of Medical Sciences’ President, to coordinate diaries where CEO and President activity intersects, and will manage sensitive communications with discretion and professionalism.
About the role
Executive, diary & inbox management:
- Provide proactive and complex diary management for the CEO, ensuring effective prioritisation and forward planning.
- Manage the CEO’s inbox, including monitoring correspondence, prioritising and responding where appropriate, and ensuring timely follow-up.
- Screen, triage, and manage incoming enquiries on behalf of the CEO, exercising sound judgement and discretion.
- Draft, prepare, and manage correspondence and documentation as required.
- Maintain accurate and well-organised electronic filing systems for the CEO’s office.
Gatekeeping, briefings & action tracking:
- Act as a gatekeeper to the CEO, balancing access, prioritising meetings, and advising on scheduling trade-offs.
- Work closely with the Chief of Staff, Briefing Hub Officer and colleagues to ensure meetings are appropriately briefed and supported.
- Track key actions arising from meetings attended by the CEO, ensuring follow-up occurs and deadlines are met, without owning delivery.
- Maintain awareness of protocol, managing sensitive communications and stakeholder interactions with discretion.
Meetings, travel & expenses:
- Arrange all travel and accommodation for the CEO, including itineraries and briefing packs.
- Coordinate virtual, hybrid, and in-person meetings, including booking rooms, managing technology (Microsoft Teams), and arranging catering.
- Prepare, submit, and track the CEO’s expenses in line with Academy policies, liaising with the Finance team as required.
Governance & corporate support:
- Provide administrative support to the CEO in relation to governance activity, including meetings involving the Academy’s Council Members, President, and Honorary Officers, as required.
- Liaise with PAs and administrative colleagues supporting the President to coordinate diaries, particularly where joint meetings or shared commitments arise.
- Support the coordination of CEO-related papers, briefings, and follow-up actions arising from senior meetings.
Corporate events & internal coordination:
- Support the planning and delivery of corporate events attended or hosted by the CEO. This could include the Annual General Meeting (AGM), New Fellows’ Admissions Day, named lectures, and other ad hoc events.
- Assist with coordination of all-staff meetings, senior leadership meetings, and cross-Academy activity involving the CEO.
- Provide diary and administrative support for ad hoc cross-Academy projects requiring CEO involvement.
Systems & information management:
- Maintain and update records within the Academy’s Customer Relationship Management (CRM) database (Salesforce), finance software (Iplicit) and other digital systems, as required.
- Support updates to internal systems and website content related to CEO or corporate activity, where appropriate.
Requirements
Skills, experience & abilities:
- Proven experience providing high-level PA or Executive Assistant support to a senior leader.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Confidence working with senior stakeholders and external organisations.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities with discretion and sound judgement.
- Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and CRM databases.
- Experience managing senior-level diaries, inboxes, travel, expenses, and briefing coordination.
- Experience in gatekeeping, action tracking, and protocol management.
Personal attributes:
- Highly organised, proactive, and calm under pressure.
- Discreet, trustworthy, and professional.
- Collaborative and confident working with senior colleagues.
- Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities.
- Strong commitment to the Academy’s mission, values, and public benefit.
Benefits
We provide our staff with a comprehensive benefits package outlined as follows:
- Generous pension scheme with flexible contributions – we contribute between 8% - 13% of your gross salary (with employee contributions of 3% - 8%)
- Life assurance at three times your salary
- Hybrid and agile working. 50% office attendance.
- 26 days annual leave, plus Christmas closure days and bank holidays
- Buying and selling leave
- Family-friendly policies including enhanced maternity and paternity leave (subject to a qualifying period)
- Complimentary subscriptions to Headspace and Classpass to support your physical and mental wellbeing
- Support through tailored learning and development
- A range of enhanced benefits become available once you’ve completed your probation period
If you have any questions about this role, please contact the Chief of Staff, Lizzy Benedikz, by email.
For more information and to apply online, please visit our vacancies page.
Closing date: 5.00pm on Monday, 22 June 2026.
Interview date: week commencing 6 July 2026.
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About Spear
We launched the award-winning Spear Programme over 20 years ago, and there are now 18 Spear Centres across the country, equipping unemployed 16–24-year-olds facing barriers to employment with the skills and mindset they need to secure work and thrive in the workplace.
About the role
This is a dynamic and rewarding role at the heart of Spear’s operations, combining executive support, office coordination, and event planning. You will support our Senior Leadership Team, while taking on key cultural and administrative responsibilities across the Wider Leadership Team and organisation. Perfect for a highly organised, proactive people-person, you'll keep everything running smoothly behind the scenes while contributing to a vibrant culture dedicated to equipping young people to overcome barriers to employment and achieve their potential.
Key information:
- Salary: £28,000
- Location: Hammersmith, Office-Based
- Contract: One Year Fixed-Term Contract, with the potential to renew
- Part-Time, 3 days a week with flexibility to work this across 4 days if wanted
- 28 days annual leave (including Christmas gift days) plus bank holidays (pro rata)
- Regular staff prayer meetings, conferences and retreats (one residential)
- Closing date: Friday 3rd July (We interview on a rolling basis and will close the role early if we find the right candidate)
For more information please read through our Job Specification and Work with Us Pack.
If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please let us know.
Person Specification
- A practising Christian, passionate about personally representing the values and beliefs of Spear, and our mission to equip and support young people facing barriers to employment.
- Remarkably efficient with high attention to detail and strong organisational skills; someone who is self-motivated and likes to achieve results.
- High emotional intelligence with evidence of a clear understanding of how to use telephone, email, written and verbal communication to build strong working relationships.
- At least two years’ experience working in an administrative role, including direct contact with senior leaders.
- A proactive forward planner with an ability to anticipate needs ahead of time and work well under pressure.
- Confident, calm, diplomatic and confidential, with a mature and flexible approach to work and work relationships.
Spear is a dynamic, growing youth employment charity that coaches young people to overcome barriers and thrive in work and life.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
If you are a forward thinking professional with exceptional judgment, emotional intelligence and excellent communication skills, this might just be the role for you. Join ClientEarth, a globally respected environmental law charity driving real impact across climate, nature, health, and justice. We are hiring a Chief of Staff to the CEO (Strategy, Planning & Internal Communications)!
In this role you will play a pivotal role in shaping strategic priorities and organisational alignment, ensuring seamless information flow to inspire a diverse, global workforce around key priorities, and enabling effective and timely decision-making from the CEO’s office.
This is a rare opportunity to work at the heart of a purpose-led organisation, partnering directly with the CEO and senior leadership. You will operate as a trusted advisor at the highest level, reporting to the Chief Strategy & People Officer, with close collaboration with the CEO.
This role is based in our London office. ClientEarth has a Flexible working policy, however this post is expected to work from the office at least 2 days per week.
Key Responsibilities
- Sets and delivers the strategic approach for CEO Office coordination and leadership communications (internal), aligning leadership rhythm, decision flow, and engagement to organisational priorities. This includes line management of the PA to the CEO, and close working with the CEO's external communications advisor
- Provides timely counsel to the CEO, flagging up risks and opportunities, and acting with discretion and diplomacy across the organisation to resolve challenges and provide solutions
- (Where required) Leads on the delivery of key strategic projects for the CEO/Chief Strategy and People Officer, and / or engage to trouble-shoot on existing projects, depending on business need; this could be related to organisational effectiveness, collaboration and engagement, or internal services to the organisation
- Oversees ClientEarth’s Global Internal Communications & Engagement Programme - including the line-management of our internal communications advisor - to connect colleagues across our offices, promote effective information flow, champion an equitable, diverse and inclusive culture, and embed ClientEarth’s values
- Support the professional development of line reports through ongoing supervision, influencing them to take positive action and to be accountable for their work and contribution to the smooth-running of the organisation.
See the job description for a full list of duties for this role.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
- Substantial experience of managing upwards and guiding senior leaders, trustees/directors and other high level internal and external stakeholders (essential)
- Experience in copy-writing for senior leadership, drafting high-quality copy tailored to the relevant audience within tight time-frames (essential)
- Experience in developing internal communication and engagement strategies for medium to large organisations (essential) within an international organisation (desirable)
- Strong understanding of the external context in which ClientEarth operates, including the wider NGO landscape and political awareness (essential)
- Strong alignment with ClientEarth’s Values and commitment to our Vision, Mission and Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy objectives (essential)
See the job description for a full list of duties for this role.
Job Benefits
Flexible working: We are proud to be a Flexa accredited Employer. Visit our Flexa Employer page for more information on our approach to flexible working. Our flexible working policy allows our people the choice to decide to work from home/another location in the country where their contract of employment is issued for 80% of their month, with the other 20% of their month being office-based. See our benefits page for more: Benefits | ClientEarth Careers as well as our flexible working FAQ.
ClientEarth values diversity and inclusion and the benefits this brings. We aim to appoint the most suitable candidate at all times and welcome applications from people from all different backgrounds. See our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) at ClientEarth | ClientEarth journey page for more.
Please note that ClientEarth is only able to employ those who have the pre-existing legal right to work in the UK.
ClientEarth is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice or legal services to third parties.
Using the power of the law to protect life on Earth.


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Partnership Development Assistant*
The Partnership Development Team at Alzheimer’s Research UK prides itself on delivering sector-leading partnerships. We are a friendly, collaborative, and ambitious team driven by our goal to fund vital dementia research and ultimately find a cure for dementia.
The successful candidate will support the Partnership Development Officers with partnership delivery with companies such as Dyson, The Perfume Shop, Cadbury, and Slimming World while building excellent relationships with supporters from within those organisations. This role will also support our new business team with their approaches to prospective companies.
The Partnership Development Team sits within the Corporate Fundraising function, which is part of the Philanthropy and Partnerships Directorate. We collaborate closely with all teams across the charity, so communication, collaboration, and strong relationship skills are essential.
*This role will be known internally as Partnership Development Executive
Key Responsibilities:
Team administrative support
· Provide accurate and timely administrative support for all members of the team.
· Manage invites and room bookings for Corporate Team meetings.
· Manage travel bookings for the team when required using our designated travel booking system.
· Ensure accurate recording keeping through the use of our CRM system (Salesforce).
· Be the main internal point of contact for the Corporate Team for operational enquiries.
· Respond to incoming team enquires promptly and professionally.
· Ensure accurate financial records are kept, by reconciling gifts across multiple donation platforms.
· Fundraising stock management and distribution.
· Assisting the team with event planning, including sourcing pricing quotes, raising purchase orders, booking equipment and ordering merchandise.
· Update the team intranet and website pages.
· Update internal group email distribution lists as required.
Support the New Business Team in securing new partnerships
· Data management: adding new companies and prospects to ensure accurate records of approaches made by the team.
· Monitor supporter information on the database to generate new leads for the team.
· Generating reports for the New Business team and maintaining accurate records.
· Provide ad hoc support in the lead-up to high-value pitches and applications e.g. prepare materials, book couriers etc.
Supporting our existing partnerships
· Provide a first-class stewardship journey for fundraisers from companies that are supporting the charity. Including making sure they have the materials and resources required to fundraise – preparing and sending information packs, wishing them good luck, drafting letters, and sending thank you messages.
· Work closely with the Supporter Experience Team to ensure a consistent stewardship journey across all audiences.
· Manage online giving pages and our CRM system to make sure corporate supporters are identified and recorded correctly, and their income potential is maximised.
· Monitor the CRM system to make sure that all information about our corporate fundraisers is recorded correctly.
· Filter enquiries from our corporate supporters whilst other members of the Partnership Development Team are on annual leave to ensure a timely and helpful response.
· Help support event delivery by sourcing volunteers, merchandise, and gifts in kind for events.
· Keep the Partnership Development Officers and Team Managers up to date on feedback from supporters.
· Communicate key fundraising products and communications designed for our Corporate supporters with the Relationship Fundraising Team.
· Develop new fundraising idea packs to engage our Corporate supporters and seek appropriate sign off.
Working with others
· Work closely with the team managers to deliver high quality tools and assets, and create processes, which enhance our supporter experience.
· Work with our Merchandising Team for the development and production of event materials as required.
· Act as the team Data SME and GDPR Champion.
· Liaise with our distribution centre to organise mass mailings of materials needed for pitches and large partnership launches and events.
· Represent the Corporate Partnerships team on working groups for internal projects to ensure the team’s needs are met.
· Work closely with our Supporter Engagement Team, Supporter Operations Team, Data & Analytics Team and High Value & Experience Development Team to make sure that the Corporate Partnership team is following processes correctly and is adopting improved practices where possible.
· Work closely with the team’s other Partnership Development Executive to support each other and cover their duties when they are on annual leave or absent.
· Provide guidance and training to new starters if required.
Knowledge, skills and experience needed:
· Confidence working with computers and Microsoft Office; knowledge of Word, Excel, and Outlook.
· Experience using databases.
· Experience working in a customer/client facing position.
· Working knowledge of using internal platforms and processes, such as booking platforms and finance software.
· Demonstrable administrative experience or relevant transferable skills.
· Experience of building and managing relationships with colleagues.
· Good verbal and written communication skills.
· Ability to prioritise and effectively manage multiple tasks.
· Excellent planning and organisational skills
· Excellent attention to detail.
· Friendly and professional demeanour.
· A confident and friendly manner; would feel at ease representing the charity among varied external contacts.
· Able to work as part of a wider team as well as being proactive and can work independently.
Additional Information:
Ways of working:
As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.
Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals. This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.
Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD.
Salary: Circa £24,000 per annum, plus benefits.
Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.
The closing date for applications is the 21st June 2026, with interviews being arrange once shortlisting has been completed. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business. Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.
We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, particularly from those in the global majority, those with disabilities, men and those from the LGBTQIA+ community. Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK.
As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer and ensuring fairness and consistency in our selection process, we will handle your CV and application with the utmost confidentiality. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us via our website.
How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application.
Please note that this role does not meet the minimum salary requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker or New Entrant Skilled Worker visa routes. Therefore, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.
About Alzheimer’s Research UK: Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure. Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Be a part of a collective and supportive team by joining the London District.
Our Digital Communications Assistant will be a core member of the team and will have the opportunity to engage with the many workstreams in the life of Methodism in London. You must have knowledge of social media and websites (that’s a given), but you’ll also need some skills in IT applications, the ability to write accurately and be an effective communicator, and be able to bring some slick confidence to the role. We value independent thinkers, working on your own initiative, but also those who can work collaboratively with a team, and bounce those ideas.
Why work with us?
A brilliant central office in Westminster, ability to work remotely, great (supportive) colleagues, flexible working, learning and development opportunities, pay, pensions and generous down time, committed to equality diversity and inclusion, and, did we mention the great colleagues?
Take a look at the job description. If this is for you, complete an application form, or give us a shout with any questions about the role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Role Title: Communications and Engagement Officer PT, 3 days per week
(Fixed Term Contract – 21 months June 2026- March 2028)
Reports to: Assistant Curator
This is an exciting part-time position to help develop our new Seeing Nature, Shaping Culture: Art and Identity in Prehistory project. The Communications and Engagement Officer will play a key role in delivering this new project, a major two-year exhibition project funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund. The role will involve the coordination and promotion of a community activity programme to reflect the objects and themes in the two main exhibitions ‘Iron Age Farmsteads’ and ‘Shaping Britain: the influences of European Cultures on Prehistoric Britain.’
The post-holder will help to design, deliver and promote an inclusive community programme that connects new audiences with Prehistoric Britain through creative, hands-on activities and interpretation of the planned exhibitions, working closely with the Assistant Curator to create partnerships with local cultural organisations and recruit visitor experience volunteers. The post will involve working weekends and some bank holidays.
Celtic Harmony is a charity that aims to improve the well-being of children, young people and adults through engaging, interactive experiences with the visual heritage of Prehistory and through the lifelong learning programme, creating a more sustainable future in harmony with the natural world.
Location: Celtic Harmony Camp has been awarded the Hidden Gem accolade from Visit England and is a reconstructed Iron Age settlement nestled in acres of Hertfordshire woodland - with plenty of clean air! The office is located in The Prehistory Centre with all modern amenities, own transport is recommended as we are in a rural setting.
Relationships
- The Communications and Engagement Officer is accountable to the Assistant Curator in all matters.
- The Communications and Engagement Officer develops and delivers community activities that speak to the themes of the exhibitions.
- The Communications and Engagement Officer works in collaboration with the Assistant Curator and CEO to develop and market community activities.
- The Communications and Engagement Officer supports and reports to the Assistant Curator and CEO for the collaboration with community groups.
- Proactively contribute in team meetings and initiatives for new initiatives and events.
Key deliverables of the role:
- Design, coordinate, and deliver accessible community activities and events such as after school clubs, society tours, U3A talks, Saturday clubs for young people, in accordance with the exhibition programme.
- Support the Assistant Curator in developing inclusive interpretation for the individual exhibitions and create partnerships with cultural organisations to participate in the community programme.
- The promotion of community events through copywriting and creation of visuals offline and online via social media
- Ensure that activities are accessible to diverse audiences and aligned with safeguarding and risk assessment requirements.
- Support in organising and running community workshops and exhibition events.
- Recruit, supervise and support for visitor experience volunteers.
- Collect, record, and maintain monitoring and evaluation data such as visitor attendance and feedback.
- Contribute to the exhibition’s evaluations and the final project evaluation and reporting.
- Maintain materials and equipment for community events and activities.
- Contribute to the marketing and communications to promote the individual exhibitions and community activities.
- Work with initiatives such as the National Saturday Club, The Arts Award and Kids in Museums, to ensure quality, engaging provision and accredited activity for children and young people.
- Assist in researching fundraising initiatives, including a ‘Friends of Celtic Harmony’ membership scheme in year two of the project.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Experience delivering learning or engagement programmes in heritage, museums, education, or arts.
- Experience in copywriting and visuals to promote community events.
- Experience in recruiting and/or working with volunteers.
- Interest and experience in the outdoor heritage and education environment
- Experience in working with and engaging diverse audiences and communities.
- Experience in coordinating volunteers.
- Ability to develop and present creative and engaging activities and events.
- Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills, be able to successfully influence and guide others.
- Excellent organisational and teamwork skills.
- Understanding of evaluation reporting and methods in cultural projects.
Education
- Educated to degree level or minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role.
Personal characteristics:
- Enthusiastic about heritage, engagement, and education.
- Passionate about public engagement and volunteering.
- Flexible approach and work effectively within a team
- ‘Can do’ attitude and willingness and ability to get the job done
The benefits for you:
- Opportunity to further your career in a growing charity
- Enable you to ‘make a difference’ and the charity to improve well-being for children, young people and vulnerable adults.
- Be part of an exciting new project to showcase Prehistory and engage with the community through volunteering opportunities and community engagement.
- In-house and External Training
- Work as part of a dynamic charity team
- Free Car Park
Remuneration: £17,100 to £18,000per annum pro rata (FTE £28,500 – £30,000) for 24 hours per week.
Deadline: Wednesday 24 June, 2026
Interview: Week of 29 June 2026
Start Date: July, 2026
Seeing Nature, Shaping Culture Project: Art and Identity in Prehistory is made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Thanks to National Lottery players, we have been able to create the role of Communications and Engagement Officer.
Celtic Harmony aims to improve the well-being through lifelong learning at Celtic Harmony Camp.

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Planning & Integration Manager - 12-month FTC
It starts with community – and so does everything we do at The National Lottery Community Fund (the Fund). As the UK's largest community funder, we will distribute over £4 billion by 2030 to projects that strengthen society and improve lives. Our UK-wide Communications & Engagement Team is at the heart of telling that story, and we're looking for an exceptional Planning and Integration Manager to join us on a 12-month maternity cover basis.
This is a genuinely exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in one of the most ambitious periods in the Fund's history. As we enter phase two of our It Starts With Community strategy, our communications are more important than ever – positioning the Fund as a credible, influential voice on community resilience, cohesion and change. You'll be the operational linchpin that turns our strategic ambitions into coordinated, measurable reality.
Role Expectations
Working closely with the Head of Communications Strategy and the wider communications leadership team, you'll bring together integrated plans for our media, marketing, digital and external affairs functions, ensuring clear milestones, measurable outcomes, and efficient use of resources. If you're energised by complexity, thrive on bringing order and clarity to busy teams, and care about the power of communications to make a difference, this role is for you.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing design and delivery of planning and project management tools and systems across the Communications & Engagement function.
- Acting as the central point of contact/traffic manager between Communications teams and the rest of the Fund, managing incoming requests and allocating resources effectively.
- Developing project dashboards and reporting tools that track delivery progress and highlight risks or dependencies to drive project decisions and provide business insights.
- Establishing, monitoring and evaluating integrated objectives and metrics across media, marketing, digital and external affairs, ensuring our campaigns are based on evidence and focused on outcomes.
- Managing a team of two Communications Assistants.
Skills & Requirements
You'll bring a strong track record in planning and delivering integrated communications activities in a complex organisation, with proven experience in operational planning, resource management and building effective planning frameworks across multiple teams. You'll be confident using data and analytics to drive operational improvements, and skilled at working across and between teams in a matrix environment.
Experience in people management is essential, as is the ability to build relationships and influence at all levels. A background in communications or marketing agency planning would be an advantage, as would familiarity with the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector.
We have a hybrid approach to working. Work pattern and location will be agreed with the successful candidate. The role can be based at any of our UK offices: Belfast, Birmingham, Cardiff, Exeter, Glasgow, Leeds, London, Manchester, Newcastle, and Newtown. The role requires semi-frequent travel to other offices.
Interview details:
- Date: July 22nd and 23rd
- Format: Online
- Location: UK-wide
We will be hosting a briefing session on Thursday 18th June, 11am. To register for the session or for any questions about the recruitment process, please email the recruitment team.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact the recruitment team.
How to apply:
Upload your CV in word format and write a supporting statement (1000 words) with the following criteria, we will use this to score your application.
Essential Criteria
- Strong track record in planning and delivering integrated communications activities in a complex organisation to deliver against organisational KPIs.
- Experience in operational planning and resource management across multiple teams, with proven ability to build and maintain effective planning frameworks and processes.
- Success in stakeholder management and matrix working.
- Experience using data and analytics to improve operational effectiveness.
- Experience in people management and development.
Desirable Criteria
- Background in communications or marketing agency planning.
- Relevant project management qualification.
- Understanding of the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Communities in the UK come in all shapes and sizes. National Lottery funding is for everyone – therefore, we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and we work hard to ensure our funding reaches where it is needed.
We also believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with. That’s why The National Lottery Community Fund is committed to being an inclusive employer and a great place to work. We recognise and celebrate the fact that our people come from diverse backgrounds. We positively welcome applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities or longstanding health conditions, people who are LGBTQ+, and people from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as well as people of all ages.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we take a proactive approach in making reasonable adjustments, if needed, throughout the recruitment process and during employment. (This can be related to a physical and mental health condition.)
It starts with community.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Role
The Trust has grown significantly over the past five years, from a team of 30 staff in 2020 to almost 60 in 2026. Our organisational strategy, which takes us to 2030/2031, predicts further growth across all our activities, that will allow us to increase and improve the support we provide for young people, and further raise the profile of social mobility in the UK. As part of this, we are currently in the early development stages for the Trust’s first ever People Strategy.
We are seeking an organised and detail-oriented HR Assistant: Recruitment to support the administration of our recruitment, onboarding and compliance processes.
The Team
The HR Assistant: Recruitment will join a small and dynamic team that covers Finance, Human Resources, IT and Business Operations. The Finance & Operations team play a critical role by running the day-to-day operations and providing the infrastructure that enables the continued delivery of the Trust’s mission and objectives. The role will report to the Senior Operations Manager and will work closely with colleagues both in Finance & Operations and across the wider Trust.
Main duties
Pre- and Post-Employment
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Coordinating the end-to-end recruitment process, e.g., ensuring completeness of recruitment documentation, coordinating interviews, liaising with candidates etc.
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Providing routine recruitment advice and support for hiring managers, with support from your line manager
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Supporting key employee lifecycle processes, including onboarding, induction, probation reviews and leavers' processes
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Maintaining an awareness of current employment trends, processes and best practice to support effective and inclusive recruitment and onboarding
HR Administration and Compliance
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Managing HR documentation, e.g., staff files, new starter contracts etc.
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Maintaining and updating HR systems, e.g., Teamtailor ATS, Personio etc.
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Supporting the Finance team with payroll administration
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Supporting the coordination and monitoring of mandatory HR compliance training across the Trust
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Supporting with day-to-day queries relating to HR policies and processes, with support from your line manager. Completing related research, as required.
Other
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Acting as the Trust's first point of contact, by providing a responsive and efficient service for general external and internal telephone and email enquiries
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Supporting general HR projects, as required
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Other duties as necessary from time to time
Person Specification
We welcome applications from individuals who can demonstrate:
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and first-class interpersonal skills
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Strong organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to multi-task
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Ability to learn new systems and processes quickly
We are also looking for an individual who is or has:
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Sympathetic to the aims of the Trust and its mission to address educational disadvantage
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High attention to detail
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Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and independently with a high degree of initiative
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Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately
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Ability to work flexibly, manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
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Eligible to work in the UK (see here for information about right to work, please note we are not a licensed visa sponsor)
In addition, experience in the following areas will help you to stand out. However, this is not required, and training will be provided if needed for the right candidate:
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Experience of providing administrative support, particularly in an HR capacity
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Experience of managing a range of different projects
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Experience of working in the education or not-for-profit sector
Terms of Appointment
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Contract: Full-time (part-time 4 days considered), 12-month fixed-term contract initially
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Salary: £30,800-£31,500
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Working location: Our home working policy gives staff the option to work from home for up to 60% of the time, with approval from their line manager.
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Office location: The Sutton Trust, 9th Floor, Millbank Tower, 21-24 Millbank, London, SW1P 4QP.
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Hours: The standard working hours are 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday and may also be required to attend events / meetings outside of their normal working hours during weekday evenings and occasionally at weekends
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DBS check may be required
Interviews
Applications should reach us by 10am, Thursday 18th June, with interviews held in our London offices on Wednesday, 24th June.
Safeguarding statement
The Sutton Trust believes that a child, young person or vulnerable adult should never experience abuse of any kind. We all have a responsibility to promote the welfare of all children and young people and to keep them safe. Therefore all posts undergo a safer recruitment process, including but not limited to, disclosure of criminal records where necessary and eligibility to work in the UK. We have procedures in place to promote safeguarding and a safe culture at the Trust.
Contextual recruitment
The Trust is committed to ensuring equality of opportunity and that all applicants receive equal consideration for employment. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds, including those underrepresented at present at the Trust, to apply for this role. As such we particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities, Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ and from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds. We are committed to being an inclusive and welcoming place to work and know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the young people we support.
We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for disabled candidates throughout our recruitment process and during employment.
We also operate contextual recruitment at the Sutton Trust. Our application process gives you the option to include information about your background, such as whether you were eligible for free school meals, whether your parents went to university, or whether you attended a state school. For more examples and information on contextual recruitment, please see our website.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
This organisation is using Anonymous Recruitment to reduce bias in the first stages of the hiring process. Submit your application as normal and our system will anonymise it for you. Your personal information will be hidden until the recruiter contacts you.
You’ll carry out key administrative tasks, growing the support and development function of the Charity. This is an exciting opportunity to help Cambridge City Foodbank realise its vision of ending the need for foodbanks, through an ambitious strategy operating through networks of affordable food clubs, foodbank welcome centres, holistic support projects, and campaigning to change current systems which contribute to food insecurity.
Your tasks will include stewardship communications with individual donors and creating assets for community supporters to generate food and financial resources. You will assist the securing of income from grant giving trusts and foundations, and will undertake key executive assistant duties on behalf of the Development Director and CEO.
Main Duties:
● Develop strong individual donor relations through regular stewardship communications and powerful fundraising appeals, alongside establishing the associated data and systems;
● Create community development assets, which enables community groups to engage with and provide resources for the Charity, such as for charitable fundraising / food donation events.
● Together with the Development Director and CEO, secure income from, and maintain relations with grant giving trusts and foundations.
● Together with the Development Director and CEO, develop a team of volunteers who can support the work of the Charity’s development function.
● Support the Development Director and CEO, in their communication with supporters and corporate partners, to build good relations, gain and maintain corporate partner support.
● Liaise with colleagues across the Trussell Trust network; sharing best practice and participating in learning opportunities, to further the work of Cambridge City Foodbank.
● Other administrative activities may be requested from time to time by the CEO and Development Director, consistent with the needs of the Charity and role of Executive Assistant.
Personal Specification:
Technical skills and minimum knowledge:
● Strong administrative experience, highly organised, and able to effectively juggle multiple administrative tasks at the same time!
● Competent in the use of Zoom/Teams and MS Office software. Training will be provided to upskill in the use of Canva, Mailchimp, donor databases and social media (such as LinkedIn and Instagram).
● Excellent written and verbal communication and relationship management skills, you will inspire and motivate existing and prospective supporters, providing excellent stewardship and crafting compelling donor updates, applications and appeals.
NB. Experience of charitable fundraising is not essential when demonstrating the strong transferable skills above. Training will be provided.
Behaviours and competencies:
● Friendly, trustworthy and able to maintain confidentiality.
● Able to demonstrate empathy for people from disadvantaged, marginalised or socially-excluded backgrounds.
● Be committed to the vision, respect the ethos and uphold the values of Cambridge City Foodbank and Trussell Trust.
Our Vision, Ethos & Values:
Our Vision is to end the need for UK food banks. Each day we meet the need for emergency and affordable food, and tackle the causes of poverty, by harnessing the power of the community. We are an independent local charity and member of the Trussell Trust network.
We value dignity, justice, compassion, community and impact, in all that we do. We serve local people regardless of background, inspired by our Christian ethos and values.
As part of our commitment to inclusion, diversity and equity actively encourage applications from under-represented groups such as returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people who are LGBT+, from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds, with a disability, impairment, learning difference or long-term condition, with caring responsibilities, from different nations and regions and those with a lived experience of poverty as well as any other under-represented group in our workforce. We are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of our employees from all forms of harm.
In 2026: our team of over 200 volunteers, will provide 250,000 meals to people across Cambridge through our network of Foodbank Welcome Centres and Fairbite Food Clubs.
We meet the need for emergency and affordable food, and tackle the causes of poverty, by harnessing the power of the community.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Sutton Trust delivers a suite of high-impact programmes in partnership with top universities and employers, supporting over 15,000 young people to access competitive courses, apprenticeships, and careers in the UK’s leading professions.
The University Access and Digital (UAD) Programmes Assistant will provide core operational support to the UAD team. The role will support programme set-up, student applications, digital content, events, data processes and student communications across Sutton Trust Online, UK Summer Schools, Teacher Champions and other programme activity. The postholder will support the smooth running of core programme processes, maintain accurate records, support clear communication with students and partners, and provide reliable administrative support to the wider team. The role will suit someone who is highly organised, confident working with data and systems and able to work across several programme areas at once.
The role sits in the University Access and Digital team within the wider Programmes team. The postholder will be line managed by the Senior Programmes Manager: University Access and will work closely with colleagues across University Access and Digital.
Main duties
Events and programme delivery
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Assisting in the delivery of online and in person events for students, parents/guardians, and teachers across UAD programmes. This will include organising logistics, providing technical support, tracking attendance, supporting follow up activity and encouraging student engagement.
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Supporting Programme Managers to coordinate logistics and student communications for programmes, activities and events delivered online and in person.
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Supporting UK Summer Schools delivery, including student communications, partner liaison, logistical planning, student data, safeguarding administration and in-person or residential delivery where required.
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Providing cross-programme support where agreed with the line manager and aligned to University Access and Digital priorities.
Student and Stakeholder Communications
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Managing student facing inboxes and responding to routine queries from applicants, programme participants, parents/guardians, and teachers.
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Triaging more complex queries and escalating safeguarding, complaints or welfare related cases in line with internal processes.
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Creating, uploading, updating and quality assuring content on Sutton Trust Online, including checking copy, links, forms and student facing pages.
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Supporting the Communications Team to update and develop content on the Trust’s website, marketing materials and newsletters.
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Liaising with external stakeholders to support logistical and administrative elements of programme delivery.
Applications, administration and data
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Supporting applications to programmes and activities including using central data systems, checking applicant information, preparing student lists, supporting eligibility checks and sharing accurate information with internal and external stakeholders
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Maintaining accurate application, programme, engagement and communications data on Salesforce and other relevant systems.
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Supporting onboarding for new student cohorts including student lists, welcome communications, platform access and follow up with students who have not completed key steps.
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Supporting data quality checks, exports, feedback surveys and routine analysis for programme delivery, reporting and evaluation.
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Assisting in the design and delivery of administrative processes to support high-quality programme delivery throughout the student lifecycle.
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Helping to improve repeatable administrative processes by identifying recurring issues, documenting processes and suggesting practical fixes.
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Providing administrative support for internal and external meetings and training days including travel and room booking, taking minutes and logistics.
Person Specification
We welcome applications from individuals who have experience in:
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Has enthusiasm for and experience of working with young people from diverse backgrounds
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Has a high degree of initiative and the ability to take responsibility for projects with support
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Is organised and efficient with the ability to prioritise when working across multiple projects with competing deadlines
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Is adaptable and a quick learner
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Understands the importance of accurate record keeping and processes
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Working within or an understanding of the not-for-profit sector
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Excellent verbal and written communication and strong analytical skills
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High attention to detail and confidence working with data, spreadsheets and CRM or database systems
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Ability to follow processes accurately while also spotting where processes could be improved
We are also looking for an individual who:
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Has knowledge and experience of the higher education and/or education sectors
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Has first-class interpersonal skills - a natural ambassador able to represent the Sutton Trust in a range of settings
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Is sympathetic to the aims of the Trust and its mission to address educational disadvantage
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Personable, flexible and discreet; able to fit into a small team
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Able to create engaging content in a variety of forms
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Is eligible to work in the UK (see here for information about right to work)
Terms of Appointment
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Contract: Full-time, Permanent
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Salary: £30,800-£31,500
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Working location: Minimum of two office days per week. Our home working policy gives staff the option to work from home for up to 60% of the time, with approval from their line manager.
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Office location: The Sutton Trust, 9th Floor, Millbank Tower, 21-24 Millbank, London, SW1P 4QP.
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Hours: The standard working hours are 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. This role is likely to also be required to attend events / meetings outside of normal working hours during weekday evenings and occasionally at weekends, in line with organisational policies.
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A DBS check may be required
Interviews
Applications should reach us by 10am, Tuesday 22nd June, with interviews being held at our London offices on Thursday, 2nd July.
Safeguarding statement
The Sutton Trust believes that a child, young person or vulnerable adult should never experience abuse of any kind. We all have a responsibility to promote the welfare of all children and young people and to keep them safe. Therefore all posts undergo a safer recruitment process, including but not limited to, disclosure of criminal records where necessary and eligibility to work in the UK. We have procedures in place to promote safeguarding and a safe culture at the Trust.
Contextual recruitment
The Trust is committed to ensuring equality of opportunity and that all applicants receive equal consideration for employment. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds, including those underrepresented at present at the Trust, to apply for this role. As such we particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities, Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ and from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds. We are committed to being an inclusive and welcoming place to work and know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the young people we support.
We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for disabled candidates throughout our recruitment process and during employment.
We also operate contextual recruitment at the Sutton Trust. Our application process gives you the option to include information about your background, such as whether you were eligible for free school meals, whether your parents went to university, or whether you attended a state school. For more examples and information on contextual recruitment, please see our website.
Carers First is a charity that works directly with, and for unpaid carers, providing personalised information, advice and tailored support making it easier for those caring for someone else to continue living their lives to the fullest.
We have a committed, dedicated staff team and you could be just the person we are looking for to join us to make that valuable difference in carer’s lives. We live and work through our values in all that we achieve by being positive, collaborative and ambitious and we have clear plans to scale our reach, support and impact for carers.
About this role
As an Executive Assistant your responsibilities would include: -
· Manage the Chief Executive’s diary, meetings and priorities.
· Arrange meetings and prepare supporting papers and materials.
· Take clear, structured minutes and track actions.
· Follow up on actions and support progress across teams.
· Help co-ordinate projects, plans and organisational activity.
· Support Board and Committee administration.
· Assist with internal communications, meetings and staff events.
About you
To be successful in this role you will need:
· Experience in an Executive Assistant or similar role
· Strong organisational and administrative skills
· Experience coordinating work, projects or completing priorities.
· Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
· Confident communicating with senior staff and stakeholders
· Proactive, reliable and comfortable taking initiative
· Keen to learn and take on new challenges
Why Join us
· Flexible, primarily home-based role
· Opportunity to work closely with the Chief Executive
· A varied role with real responsibility and exposure
· Supportive environment where you can develop and grow
· The chance to contribute to meaningful work in a charity setting
We are looking for passionate people who are committed to the overall aims and objectives of the Charity. Carers First is committed to providing a supportive, vibrant, diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
Carers First Can Offer You
In return for your contribution, we have an amazing package of staff benefits including 26 days annual leave entitlement which increases with length of service, flexible working options, paid carers leave, access to our work-place pension, staff discount scheme, employee assistance programme and a Benenden Healthcare package. Whatever you are aiming to achieve in your career, we are here to encourage, help and support you grow, through our excellent training and development programmes.
How to apply
To apply for our exciting opportunity and make a real difference to the lives of carers, visit the Carers First website and click on the ‘Apply Now’ button to begin your application.
Appointments are subject to Carers First receiving an appropriate disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service that we consider acceptable.
· Closing date: Monday 29 June 2026- we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.
· Shortlisting: Week commencing 29 June 2026- all successfully shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview via Microsoft Teams.
· Interview date: Friday 10 July 2026
Carers First is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Positive Collaborative Ambitious
Our new three-year strategy will enable us to grow our work to reach and support significantly more carers delivering innovative programmes of support
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Job title: Team and Office Administrator
Reports to: Senior Manager, Team and Office
Location: Bloomsbury, London
Contract term: One-year Fixed Term Contract
Salary: £23,300 - £25,000 dependent on experience
Hours: Full time
The Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (RSTMH) is a charity and membership society that has been dedicated to improving tropical medicine and global health since 1907. As a learned society we have a long legacy of work in global health and work to balance traditional values with a modern approach.
Our ambition is to save lives and improve health around the world through increased access to greater equity in global health care. Through our activities we help further our members’ and Fellows’ careers. We also bring together their collective knowledge and use our own expertise to achieve change within the sector.
We are looking for a motivated individual to join us as Team and Office Administrator, effectively supporting the small but busy RSTMH Team by providing proactive and comprehensive support across our key areas of work.
The role will require someone who preferably has some experience of providing support and administration to a busy team and office, preferably within the charity/not-for-profit sector, who is flexible, has excellent time management and prioritisation skills, and is able work on their own initiative. The successful candidate will be working across various RSTMH activities, including membership, journals, events, grants, and communications; therefore, they will need to be efficient and organised, with strong computer skills and a professional outlook.
Please note: This is a London based role and will be office-based. This is not available as a remote job.
The Role:
As Administrative Assistant RSTMH, your duties will include:
- Developing and maintaining effective working relationships across RSTMH
- Ensuring that all general, email, telephone and written enquiries are dealt with efficiently and promptly
- Supporting with the management of the RSTMH office and office processes, ensuring the space is kept clean and presentable, monitoring stock levels and assisting the team with office maintenance tasks
- Undertaking electronic and paper filing, and maintain filing systems appropriately
- Assisting with the management and promotion of the RSTMH meeting room
- Supporting with general administration across all RSTMH areas of work
- Supporting on the website by uploading and editing content through the CMS
- Helping create and send the fortnightly member newsletter and the monthly non-member newsletter
- Responsibility for the general administration and upkeep of RSTMH’s online opportunities platform, grow
- Assisting with enquiries from current and prospective members in a professional, timely manner, and to agreed service targets.
- Working proficiently across RSTMH platforms, including Editorial Manager, CiviCRM and Benefactor
- Assisting in international travel planning, including identifying travel options, creating visa support letters and sourcing accommodation for the team and/or RSTMH contacts
- Carrying out desk research as and when required
- Ensuring that all assigned tasks are completed to a high standard
- Participating in team meetings, planning and initiatives
- Assisting in any administrative tasks to support the team and wider RSTMH community
- To undertake any other reasonable tasks as could be expected of a Administrative Assistant
Essential Technical Skills:
- Ability to manage a diverse set of priorities and meet deadlines to a consistently high standard
- Capacity to set up and maintain administrative processes and office systems
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a strong understanding of delivering great customer service
- Experience of being responsible for initiating, planning, and developing own areas of work
- High computer literacy and confidence with Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel, and the ability to adapt to new platforms
- Exceptional use of written and spoken English
- Experience providing administration support, preferably in an office environment
- Good analytical skills with the ability to identify key points from complex material or information
Personal Skills:
- Ability to work with a wide range of people whilst presenting a professional image on behalf of RSTMH
- Ability to be calm under pressure and help build a collaborative team culture
- Flexibility and willingness to work under own initiative
- Discretion when dealing with confidential information
- Willingness to undertake other responsibilities and an eagerness to learn
- A demonstrated commitment to and interest in the aims and objectives of RSTMH
Desirable Skills:
- Filing experience
- Experience of working with databases
- Professional, polite and confident telephone manner
- Experience of working in events
- Experience of communicating with diverse audiences across multiple platforms, including email, phone, and in-person engagement at events.
This is an exciting opportunity for a confident team player looking to enhance their administration and communication skills, and a great introduction to the global health community.
Please submit your application by 12 July 2026.
N.B. We encourage you to apply as early as possible as we will be reviewing and interviewing candidates as they submit, and so may close recruitment before the deadline.
To apply for the role of Team and Office Administrator, please click the apply button.
You will need to fill in where it asks for your cover message/covering letter, with a cover letter showing how your previous experience and skills meet the requirements of the role, and attach your CV.
N.B. Applications without a CV and cover letter will not be considered.
No agencies please
You will need to fill in where it asks for your cover message/covering letter, with a cover letter showing how your previous experience and skills meet the requirements of the role, and attach your CV.
N.B. Applications without a CV and cover letter will not be considered.
ABOUT THE PASSAGE
Our vision is of a society where homelessness no longer exists, and everyone has a place to call home.
The Passage is based in the heart of Westminster, providing practical support and a wide range of services to help transform the lives of people who are, or are at risk of, street homelessness.
We are guided by our Vincentian values and offer our clients resources and solutions to prevent or end their homelessness for good, including routes to employment, benefits, and stable accommodation.
Our current 3-year strategy ‘The Art of The Possible’, outlines the innovative approach we will be taking over the next 3 years building on a foundation of collaboration and focusing on three goals: preventing, convening and sustaining.The Passage is in a secure and financially stable position and is viewed by central, regional and local government as a key strategic partner.
JOB PURPOSE
As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, and reporting directly to the CEO, this role is of critical importance in supporting The Passage to achieve its vision and mission.
The Executive Assistant provides dedicated support to the Chief Executive and Senior Leadership Team, with key tasks including action tracking, minute taking, developing resources and materials for events, diary management and regularly being the first point of contact for individuals and organisations seeking to liaise with the CEO/Senior Leadership Team. We expect the post holder will have excellent relationship management skills, sound experience of using Office 365 products, strong organisational skills and the ability to support the smooth running of the Executive Team and governance functions.
The post holder will facilitate effective governance support systems, including organising meetings and supporting Trustees and Committee members to fulfil their roles where needed. They will also have excellent professional standards of confidentiality and discretion in all areas of work, including assisting and supporting high profile events at The Passage.
MAIN DUTIES
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Support the effective governance systems of The Passage Group (P2000, Passage Housing Services and Passage Trading Services) by ensuring effective Trustee and Committee member recruitment, induction and continued professional development.
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Support each Chair of Board with the implementation and ongoing review of a skills matrix system.
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Act as the first point of contact for external bodies and individuals who wish to communicate with the Chief Executive, ensuring that the organisation is professionally represented and seen as accessible and responsive.
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Liaise with Board members, teams and external organisations as necessary to facilitate the work of the Senior Leadership Team.
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Assist the Chief Executive and Senior Leadership Team to project manage specific pieces of work and assist with the relationship management of key stakeholders.
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Maintain professional standards of confidentiality and discretion in all areas of work.
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Develop and manage systems that provide effective support for the Chief Executive and Senior Leadership Team, including diary management, scheduling and servicing meetings, project planning and monitoring communications.
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Assist in producing resources and other materials for the Senior Leadership Team as required.
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Assist and support the CEO and Senior Leadership Team with the management and running of high-profile events as required.
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Provide administrative support to Senior Leadership Team, Board and all Governance Committees including the production of annual governance meeting schedules, correspondence and minutes, and compiling and circulating papers.
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Maintain an up to date and accessible filing system for the Chief Executive and ensure that all information is stored in an accessible manner on SharePoint, adhering to data protection requirements.
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Arrange meetings for the Chief Executive providing links with those involved and preparing hospitality, papers, and all practical arrangements.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
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In conjunction with your Line Manager, continuously develop the role to ensure that all tasks are being undertaken in an effective and appropriate manner which meets the strategic aims and objectives of The Passage.
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Participate in internal/external meetings as required, and attend training events, conferences and other functions as necessary.
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Participate in regular supervision, annual appraisal and identifying individual professional and personal development and training needs.
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Ensure that all The Passage policies and procedures are being adhered to, particularly those relating to Health and Safety, Code of Practice and Confidentiality.
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Contribute to the effective implementation of The Passage’s Diversity and Equality Policy as it affects both The Passage and its work with vulnerable adults.
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Undertake your role in a professional manner at all times to maintain a high-quality standard of work in accordance with the aims, values and ethos of The Passage.
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Undertake any other duties that may be required which are commensurate with the role.
Note: The details contained in this Job Description summarise the main expectations of the role at the date it was prepared. It should be understood that the nature of individual roles will evolve and change as service, service users and commissioner needs change. Consequently The Passage will review and revise this Job Description as required in consultation with post holders.
Person Specification: Executive Assistant
The person speification sets out the essential abilities and qualities that will be used in the selection criteria for this post.When completing your application form, please address criteria E1 to E6 and K1 to K4 demonstrating your experience and knowledge, giving evidence of your experience and abilities.
EXPERIENCE
E1 Experience of working as an Executive Assistant or equivalent senior support in a similar context.
E2 Experience of devising and maintaining governance support systems (recruitment, induction, training and development and skills audit support).
E3 Experience of administering effective governance cycles; including minutes, action tracking and preparation of papers.
E4 Experience of diary management, inbox management and stakeholder coordination.
E5 Experience supporting strategic projects, programmes, or organisational planning.
E6 Excellent communication skills, with ability to build and maintain effective relationships with a range of diverse stakeholders, both internal and external.
KNOWLEDGE
K1 Knowledge of Office 365 products and project tracking tools.
K2Enhanced knowledge of governance and committee structures within a charitable organisation.
K3Knowledge of GDPR and Charity Commission guidelines for good governance.
K4Knowledge and experience of working as part of a senior leadership team or similar.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Casual Assistant
Ref: LL/26/05
£14.80 per hour
Casual worker on “zero hours” contract
St James’s Square, London SW1
About The London Library
For over 180 years, The London Library has stood as one of the UK's greatest literary institutions, inspiring creativity, and ideas. Our esteemed members, past and present, include literary giants like Charles Dickens, Charles Darwin, Virginia Woolf, and contemporary authors such as Kazuo Ishiguro and Sarah Waters. Our collection boasts around one million volumes, a vast eLibrary, and an invaluable postal loans service, making it a sanctuary for those who cherish the written word.
We are championed by our President, Helena Bonham Carter CBE, and operate as a registered charity. We have over 7,500 members and charitable turnover of circa £5m per year.
About the role
We are looking for a Casual Assistant to support the effective day-to-day operation of the Library by assisting in one or more of the following areas
- Circulation and Stack Management
Shelving and maintaining the book collection, helping members use the Library and its facilities
- Events
Supporting evening and weekend events
- Building and Facilities Management
Contributing to the safety and security of the premises
Please indicate in your application, the area you would prefer to work in.
About you
· We are looking for a reliable and proactive individual who enjoys working with people and takes pride in delivering excellent service, who can:
· Provide excellent front-line customer service to members and visitors
· Support circulation desk and reading room activity, including answering enquiries
· Shelve, retrieve, and organise books within the Library’s collection
· Assist with tours for new and prospective members
· Support evening and weekend events (set-up, ushering, guest support, bar service)
· Help maintain the safety and security of the building, including basic facilities and CCTV monitoring
· Assist with general operational tasks across the Library as required
· Assist with tours for new and prospective members
You will have:
· Experience in a customer-facing role
· Strong communication skills (in person, written and on the phone)
· Good general IT skills (e.g. Microsoft Office and ability to learn new systems)
· A flexible, team-oriented approach with a willingness to support different areas of work
· Good attention to detail and the ability to work efficiently and accurately
· Experience working in a library, cultural institution, or similar environment
· Experience supporting or delivering events
· Familiarity with library systems or stock management
Personal qualities we value:
· Friendly, polite, and approachable manner
· Reliable with good timekeeping
· Organised and methodical
· Self-motivated and adaptable
· Comfortable undertaking physical tasks (including lifting and shelving books)
Why Join Us?
The London Library offers a friendly, hardworking, and inclusive workplace where we strive to support the diverse needs of our team. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to equality and diversity. Specific adjustments and access needs can be discussed to make this role suitable for you.
If you’re passionate about delivering an exceptional Library experience and want to use your skills to help drive the success of The London Library, we would love to hear from you!
To Apply
Please visit our website & complete an application form including the Library's equal opportunities monitoring form.
Deadline: Monday 15 June 2026 @ 12:00 noon
The Library welcomes applications from all sections of the community - all applicants will be considered on the basis of their merits and abilities for the post. Please note we are unable to consider candidates without a current right to work in the UK.
We reserve the right to shorten or extend the closing date of any position where a high or low volume of suitable applications are received. Therefore, if you are interested in this role, an early application would be encouraged.
JOB VACANCY – HR ASSISTANT – 2 YEARS FIXED TERM CONTRACT (40 hours per week)
£30,784.00 per annum (Plus London Weighting Allowance of £2800 per annum)
Closing date: Sunday 5th July 2026 by 23:59 hours.
About This Job
This is an exciting role in the Army Cadet Charitable Trust UK (ACCT UK we are looking for a proactive and organised HR Assistant to join our HR team and provide high-quality administrative support across the employee lifecycle. Working closely with the HR Manager, you will play a key role in recruitment, onboarding, employee records management, HR reporting, and supporting day-to-day HR operations. You will help ensure our people processes run smoothly, maintaining accurate records, supporting employee queries, and assisting with HR projects and initiatives. The successful candidate will be detail-oriented, highly organised, and committed to delivering a professional and confidential HR service.
Essential Skills
· Previous experience in a HR role.
· Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships.
· Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently and use initiative.
· Experience maintaining confidential employee records and handling sensitive information discreetly.
· Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and confident learning and using HR systems.
Please refer to the attached Job Description for further information.
Our charity
ACCT UK is a national youth charity dedicated to improving the life chances of young people through supporting the Army Cadet Force and its activities in the community. The Combined Cadet Force Association (CCFA) is a charity dedicated to the promotion of the ideals and activities of the Combined Cadet Force in schools. Together we want to ensure that every young person has the opportunity to learn new skills, build confidence and be inspired through their cadet experience.
We want to develop the youth leadership and training abilities of adult volunteers whilst also helping young people to access cadet activities through fundraising, grant-making, developing new resources and direct support.
We strongly believe that everyone benefits when you help young people to develop their character and values through activities that stretch and mature them. We also know that when young people engage with others at a range of levels in their communities, it builds confidence and improves empathy for other’s lives.
Who we are
You will enjoy being part of our small team who work very happily together. By joining ACCT UK, you will help us to reach more young people and make a greater difference and we look forward to working with you. We actively promote and encourage you to explore ideas that improve all aspects of the charity’s work in pursuit of its charitable aims.
The charities are proud of our diverse teams, with people on different working patterns, from different backgrounds and at different life-stages. Our experience has taught us that having people with different perspectives and different lived experiences leads to better outcomes for our beneficiaries. If you are wondering if our organisation is for someone like you, the answer is yes! Please apply and explain how you, your experience, your talent and your potential are the right fit for this role.
What we can offer you
In addition to your salary, we offer all staff:
· Flexible working arrangements (you agree a working pattern with your line manager).
· The ability to work both from home and from our London office.
· Personal accident insurance, including loss of earnings cover and death benefit.
· 15 days of sick pay in any 12-month period (after 12 months employment - pro-rata for part time staff).
· A contributory pension scheme (you contribute at least 5% and we will contribute 10%).
· Good leave allowances (which are offered pro-rata for part time staff):
o 20 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
o Additional privilege leave, on set days each year, such as between Christmas and New Year.
o An additional five days of volunteering leave.
· Support for qualifications and personal development.
· Employee Assistance Programme.
· Season ticket loan.
· Railcard (if you are eligible)
· A caring and supportive team environment.
How to apply
Please send a covering letter that details how you meet the requirements of the job description along with a CV by 23:59 hours on Sunday 5th July 2026.
Interviews will be held in Holderness House, 51-61 Clifton Street, London, EC2A 4DW shortly after. Please let us know if you have any restrictions with this.
Please note that as a charity dedicated to improving the lives of young people, we require staff to make a declaration about any relevant convictions, undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service check. In addition, we will follow up references.
We reserve the right to close for applications before the closing date if we receive a large number of applications.
Army Cadet Charitable Trust (ACCT) UK aims to give all young people the opportunity to develop and achieve through Army Cadets activities.



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