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Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of Autistic young people? Do you believe in the power of education to unlock their potential and nurture their learning potential? If so, we invite you to be a part of our dedicated team at our new school for autistic young people in Kingston, Spring School.

Spring School will give learners the support and challenge they need to reach their full learning potential. The school will have academic, personal, social and independent targets to provide autistic learners with ambitious aspirations. Learners will work towards gaining academic and vocational qualifications, that will help them succeed in the world beyond school. 

As a Teaching and Learning Assistant, you'll play a crucial role in the development of our learners, creating a safe and engaging space for them to thrive. Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing person centred, day to day support, delivering 1:1, paired and small group teaching, and learner sessions 

• Supervise and support our learners to engage in community-based learning and educational visits.

• Use your creativity daily to support lesson plans through preparing materials and resources.

• Support our learners to develop crucial life skills, meet their goals and aspirations through communication, independence and participation.

We are looking for:

• Compassion: A deep understanding and empathy for the challenges faced by autistic young people.

• Patience: The ability to provide consistent, patient, and encouraging support.

• Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt teaching methods and approaches to suit individual needs.

• Team Spirit: A collaborative mindset to work alongside educators, therapists, and families.

Why Join Us?

• Meaningful Work: Make a genuine impact on the lives of autistic young people and contribute to their personal and academic growth.

• Professional Growth: Access ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career in special education.

• Supportive Community: Join a close-knit team that values your insights and celebrates every achievement, big or small.

Come make a difference with us – apply today! Only applications submitted online will be considered via the recruitment portal

Interview date- Wednesday 23 September 2026

Closing date- Wednesday 16 September 2026

Start date- November 2026

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 maybe carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

The Safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification.
Whether the post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendment 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.

We're looking for an enthusiastic and highly organised HR & Executive Support Assistant to support a high quality people function at IHP. This part-time role combines HR administration with wider organisational and executive support, offering a varied and rewarding opportunity within a small charity that is making a significant impact around the world.

IHP’s vision is to see a world in which all suffering due to lack of healthcare is eradicated. Our Christian faith underpins all that we do. It motivates us to care for those in need, and give our best in all circumstances, as an expression of God's love. We serve the poor in health without regard for ethnic or religious background, focusing on where the need is greatest.

About the role

The HR team is responsible for a broad range of functions supporting our 24-strong staff team and trustees. The HR & Executive Support Assistant will play a key role in delivering effective HR administration while also providing wider administrative support to help ensure the smooth running of the organisation.

Working closely with the Director of Finance & Resources, our outsourced HR Consultant and the Finance & Administration Officer, the postholder will support the employee lifecycle, maintain HR systems and records, coordinate training and wellbeing activities, and help ensure HR processes are delivered accurately and efficiently.

Alongside the core HR responsibilities, the role will provide support across a range of central organisational activities, including supporting with office administration, governance, trustee administration, staff meetings and events, maintaining internal systems and records, and assisting with cross-organisational projects led by the Senior Leadership Team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, has strong organisational skills and wants to develop their HR career while gaining experience across the wider functions of a small, collaborative charity.

We're looking for someone who can:

• Support all areas of HR administration and people processes under the direction of the outsourced HR Consultant and Director of Finance & Resources.
• Ensure HR records, systems and processes are maintained accurately, efficiently and confidentially.
• Coordinate staff training, maintain accurate training records and support employee wellbeing initiatives.
• Contribute to a positive staff experience by supporting managers and colleagues throughout the employee lifecycle.
• Provide high-quality administrative support across the organisation, including governance activities, trustee administration, office management and organisational projects.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to help ensure the smooth and effective running of IHP's central support function.

Essential skills and experience

• Experience working in an HR administration role, or in an administrative role with significant HR responsibilities.
• Experience supporting recruitment, onboarding or other employee lifecycle activities.
• Experience maintaining accurate records, databases and administrative systems.
• Excellent administration and organisational skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Experience handling confidential information with professionalism and discretion.

 Personal attributes:

• Empathetic, approachable, and discreet
• Strong communicator with the ability to build positive working relationships across the organisation
• Solutions-focused with a hands on, flexible approach
• A commitment to staff wellbeing, development and good HR practice
• Excellent judgement 
• Committed to IHP's Christian Ethos and values

For further details regarding responsibilities and person specification, please see the job description.

IHP is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is committed to working and embedding diversity and inclusion in all aspects of our work, including recruitment and selection. We actively encourage applicants to inform us of any specific support or reasonable adjustments we can make in the recruitment process (eg for disability or neurodivergence) and will continue this conversation into employment, as appropriate. 

Staff regularly spend time together praying for IHP’s work and there is an occupational requirement for the post holder to have a personal commitment to the Christian faith.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a meaningful mission with a strong values driven organisation
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rate for part-time hours)
• Health and wellbeing support through Unum help@hand
• Life Insurance and Critical Illness Cover 
• Hybrid and flexible working options in a modern office near Chancery Lane Tube Station 

Join a supportive and inclusive team where your skills are valued, your voice is heard, and you have the space to work independently and develop.

Full Time | Permanent | Term Time Only
Working Hours: 8:00am – 4:00pm
Salary: TLA Point 8–9 | £25,258–£25,473 actual salary, term time only

Make a real difference every day

Are you passionate about supporting autistic young people to thrive? Are you patient, compassionate and adaptable, with a genuine commitment to helping every learner reach their potential?

The Rise School is looking for enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching and Learning Assistants to join our team and play a key role in supporting our pupils to learn, develop and achieve.

The Rise School is an Ofsted-rated Good specialist school for autistic pupils aged 4–18. At full capacity, we support up to 130 pupils across primary and secondary education.

We believe every learner is unique, and our approach is built around understanding and celebrating individual strengths, needs and aspirations. As a Teaching and Learning Assistant, you will work alongside teachers and colleagues to provide personalised support that enables our pupils to develop academically, socially and emotionally.

About the role

As a Teaching and Learning Assistant, you will:

• Provide high-quality, individualised support to autistic pupils in the classroom and across the school.
• Support learners to develop their communication, independence, social and learning skills.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and other professionals to deliver personalised learning.
• Use positive and proactive approaches to support behaviour and engagement.
• Build trusting, respectful relationships with pupils and understand their individual needs.
• Contribute to a safe, inclusive and nurturing learning environment.
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people at all times.

About you

We are looking for people who are:

• Empathetic and patient, with a genuine desire to make a positive difference.
• Adaptable and resilient, able to respond positively to different needs and situations.
• Positive and solution-focused, with the ability to think creatively when challenges arise.
• Comfortable working as part of a team and able to build strong relationships with pupils, families and colleagues.
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• Keen to learn about autism and develop their knowledge and practice.

You do not need to have worked in a specialist setting before. What matters most is your attitude, values, willingness to learn and commitment to supporting autistic young people.

This role can be both rewarding and challenging. You will need the physical and emotional resilience to support young people with autism, some of whom may have additional or complex needs. In return, you will receive support, development opportunities and the chance to build a rewarding career in specialist education.

Why join The Rise School?

You will become part of a dedicated team that is committed to creating an environment where every pupil can feel valued, supported and successful. Whether you are starting your career in education or looking to develop your experience in specialist education, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference every day.

Closing Date: Friday 18 September 2026

Interview Dates: Ongoing interviews on Tuesday mornings throughout September

Start Date: October 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Join The Rise School and help us create brighter futures for autistic young people.

 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 maybe carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

The Safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification.
Whether the post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendment 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.

We stand for music and believe in the value of music for all people in our society. Every day we use the power of music to enrich the lives of people affected by life-limiting illness, trauma, isolation, social exclusion or disability.

Our goal is to bring more people together through the power of music. We need courageous, curious, agile, innovative change makers and music lovers like you to make this happen.  This role is your chance to help us achieve our ambitious goal of transforming more people’s lives through music.

The culture

If you want to work at a charity with people and music at its heart; that is committed to providing an equitable, diverse and inclusive workplace full of inspiring colleagues who work tirelessly to put those we exist to serve front and centre of everything we do; if you want to work collaboratively with integrity and kindness and are willing to come with us on a journey as we work together and collectively to carry out our mission, we could be your next team.

Could this be the place for you?

If you are values driven, courageous, curious, agile, flexible, enthusiastic and future focused (without losing sight of the here and now), if you can bring positivity and accountability to your work, if you strive for brilliance, challenges excite you and if you would speak with passion and dedication about our cause we want to hear from you!

About the role

We are looking to recruit two Events Assistants who are looking to start their career in events and who can be a “can do” true all-rounder. Someone who has the ability to be focused on the details and deadlines demanded by event management as well as someone who has the relationship management experience of working and managing fundraising committees.

You will be detail orientated, fast paced and a multitasker. You will be creative, approachable, and professional and have the drive and ambition to learn how to build relationships with and grow our network of supporters. The successful candidate will be passionate for our music therapy delivery, have empathy for our beneficiaries and their families and believe that music can truly make a difference.

Don’t worry, you don’t need to be musical, but you do need to be able to work cross-organisationally with colleagues in all areas of the charity to help bring awareness of our mission, vision and achievements to the world.

What we offer:

3 best things about the job (in our humble opinion)

· You will be joining an award-winning events team, with sector leading music awards show and many other industry events

· You will be fully supported as you learn and develop in the role, working with exceptionally experienced colleagues and events professionals.

· You will be working on a broad spectrum of diverse and growing range of fundraising events in the sector

Benefits include:

· Salary of £29,620 plus £1,500 London Weighting per annum where applicable. 

· Pension scheme

· Enhanced maternity/paternity/parental leave, enhanced sick leave and generous

· 31 days annual leave plus bank holidays

· Salary sacrifice benefits including cycle to work.

· Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

· Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

· An inclusive culture – and lots of music!

We are proud to have a firm set of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging (EDIB) principles that we all commit to:

1: ACCESSIBLE TO ALL

Understanding the / Removing any barriers (including barriers in communication methods) to becoming a client, colleague, trustee, student, volunteer, supporter doner or any user/contributor to the services of Nordoff and Robbins.

2: PROVIDING EQUITY OF OPPORTUNITY

Giving everyone the right tools and access for salary, promotions, roles, responsibilities, learning, development, and access to a Music Therapist for those at most need

3: DIVERSE ENGAGEMENT

Reaching our audiences in a multitude of ways including by having conversations with them, and meeting them where they are – be that through services, communications, events, research, resources etc.

4: BE FREE FROM DISCRIMINATION

To ensure we have fair practices, and allow people to speak out, question and challenge language, actions and behaviours of N&R as an organisation and those who represent it and to provide channels for them to do so safely.

5: BE VIGILENT, PROACTIVE AND RESPONSIVE To instil a culture of continual listening, evolving, and learning from people including our clients, their families and our colleagues and students

About Restless Development

Restless Development is a global non profit agency. We support the collective power of young leaders to create a better world. We are independently registered and governed in nine countries (India, Nepal, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, Uganda, UK, USA, Zambia and Zimbabwe) bound together by our vision for youth power. We run youth-led programmes to tackle the issues that young people care about the most –  We also run the Youth Collective – a growing network of over 4000 local youth civil society groups and organisations in 185 countries. We are committed to creating an agency that walks the talk on power shifting, using the power shifting checklist, both internally and externally.

Our approach to safeguarding

Restless Development considers the welfare and protection of children, young people and vulnerable adults to be an organisational imperative with primacy over the success of programmes or strategic objectives. We recognise that safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility and we expect all of our staff, volunteers and partners to ensure we protect the communities in which we operate from harm and abide by our Safeguarding Policy.

About the role

The Schools Triathlon is a fun, mass participation sporting event for 7–13 year olds. Its mission? To get more young people moving, having fun, and discovering the power of fundraising. In 2026, over 12,000 young people took part in 15 events, raising an incredible £1.8 million for Restless Development and local charities. Since it began, the Schools Triathlon has raised over £8 million—making it our flagship fundraising event.

As an Assistant Fundraising Events Coordinator, this is a fantastic entry level opportunity for anyone looking to kickstart their career in fundraising and events management. and you’ll play a vital role in Restless Development’s close knit fundraising team, helping to deliver our flagship events the Schools Triathlon. You’ll gain hands on experience working with a wide range of stakeholders, including our volunteer Schools Triathlon Committee, schools, pupils, parents, and event delivery partners. A big part of your role will involve delivering fun and engaging school assemblies, encouraging pupils to take part and fundraise for Restless Development.

Alongside this outward facing work, you’ll provide essential administrative and operational support behind the scenes. This will include managing participant data in Excel, Eventrac, and Salesforce; uploading and running reports; processing donations (including cash and cheques); and ensuring our records are accurate and up to date.
You’ll also be the first point of contact for event participants and their families, providing warm, professional support through email and phone queries. We’re looking for someone who thrives on variety, can juggle multiple tasks, and stays calm under pressure. You’ll be highly organised, detail-focused, and self-motivated, with excellent interpersonal skills and a positive, can-do attitude.

Key responsibilities

Deliver and event manage high-quality Schools Triathlon events in 2026 and beyond 

• Manage the assembly tracker to ensure it is kept up to date, with relevant members of the team notified when new assemblies are booked in.
• Maintain accurate records across our registration platform (Eventrac), our CRM system (Salesforce) and Excel, including registrations, fundraising data, and supporter information.
• Monitor and track fundraising progress for over 13,000 participants, encouraging and supporting them to reach their goals.
• Manage JustGiving pages, ensuring all fundraising activity is accurately logged.
• Liaise with Finance to process donations (online, offline, and cheques), allocate income correctly, and thank supporters promptly.
• Support with the merchandise and fulfillment process 
• Occasional website updates.

Fundraising and relationship management

• Be the first point of contact for schools, parents, and participants via the Schools Triathlon inbox.
• Book and coordinate school assemblies, and deliver assemblies or fundraising workshops.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with schools, pupils, and parents, thanking and supporting them throughout their fundraising journey.
• Provide admin support across our 3rd party events as needed
• Attend meetings with third party suppliers and schools when necessary
• Support on wider charity initiatives as and when needed

Social Media

• Lead on all social media activity for the Schools Triathlon across  our social media channels
• Work with our PR & Comms team and Host school stakeholders to deliver exceptional PR across the Schools Triathlon event series
• Report monthly on KPIs, ensuring effective tracking for social engagement across all channels
• Work closely with the PR & Comms team, to ensure best working practices and collaboration is in place

Other 

• Attend Schools Triathlon events (April–June) and occasional evening/weekend work for which Time Off In Lieu (TOIL) will be provided.
• Regular travel to schools is required, so access to a reliable vehicle is essential (travel costs will be reimbursed).
• Carry out any other duties as required to support the fundraising team.

Job title:
Assistant Fundraising Events Coordinator 

Location: Hybrid - Preferably West London, Berkshire or Wiltshire based due to external meetings location

Salary: £26,143 gross per annum (Band 0)

Preferred start date: As soon as possible

Length of contract: 2 years fixed contract

Reports to: TBC

Expected travel: Regular travel to London for staff meetings and other areas in the UK. Evening and weekend work for which time off in lieu will be given. Expenses for travel and work outside working hours will be given according to our policy.

Other requirements: Must have a full drivers licence and access to a vehicle. Will be required to complete DBS check.

About you

We are looking for people with the right competencies and skills for the role, and who demonstrate  the personal qualities consistent with our values.

Our value: HEART - We are who we serve. We are brave.

Supports Managers to embed a values-led culture within their team by holding junior staff members to account for values-led behaviour. Uses values to guide decision making and group actions.

Involves others in the development of solutions to both the causes and results of problems. Supports Managers to promote change to others.

Our value: HEAD - Delivers Quality. We are 100% professional.

Frequently creates opportunities to maximise their contribution to team priorities. Supports others to deliver quality and continually improve their work. Considers relevant information to propose more effective and cost-efficient ways of working.

Takes ownership for managing elements of a budget and/or programme and/or incidents with little guidance from others. Considers underlying issues and Restless Values when making operational decisions. Consults with others when facing difficult decisions.

Our value: VOICE - We generate leaders. We are proud to carry the banner for youth-led development.

Communicates a compelling vision for the areas which they take partial ownership for; providing strong leadership to others. Will typically manage one or more junior staff members.

Takes responsibility for personal development, committing to take on new challenges which build team capacity. Develops others through proactive sharing of knowledge, skills and opportunities.

Our value: HANDS - We are in it together. We listen and learn.

Confidently adapts their communication style to suit their audience, and coaches others to do so. Is able to influence others to build shared understanding.

Seeks opportunities to collaboratively deliver quality against team goals by building strong internal and external relationships. Facilitates introductions amongst staff and stakeholders to help others to grow their relationships. Cultivates partnerships at a national level.

Skills and experience

Essential

• Good organisational skills, with the ability to help plan and support events and fundraising activities.
• Strong people skills – friendly, approachable, and confident in working with colleagues, volunteers, and supporters.
• Clear written and verbal communication, with the ability to write emails, updates, and speak to supporters.
• Able to manage time well, meet deadlines, and balance different tasks.
• Confident using IT systems, especially Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Comfortable working with numbers and handling financial information accurately.
• Able to work independently when needed, while also being a supportive team player.
• A good eye for detail and pride in producing accurate, high-quality work.
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Desirable

• Some experience (paid or voluntary) in fundraising, events, or community activities.
• An interest in international development, the charity sector, or community engagement.
• Experience helping to organise events or projects, either in work, study, or volunteering.
• Familiarity with using a database or CRM system (training can be given).
• Confidence in speaking to groups, or a willingness to develop public speaking skills.

Restless Development is an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. Restless Development will ensure that no applicant or staff member receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital status, social status, caste, race, ethnic origin, religious belief, age, HIV status, disability, or any other factor that cannot be shown to be relevant to performance.

What we do for you

We are proud to commit to a transparent global salary scale, ensuring a fair and comparable system of pay across all global locations. In addition to salary, we offer pension contributions and other benefits in accordance with the local Hub.

Values and Culture

At Restless Development, we’re proud that the strength and integrity of our Values has been recognised by staff, young people, donors and others who we work with.  Beyond this, we have a culture of recognising and celebrating both our Values and our global achievements with monthly Values Champions and an annual Values Day.

Work-life Balance

It goes without saying that we work hard at Restless Development. We also recognise the importance of helping staff to maintain a positive work-life balance by offering:

• 24 days annual leave (in addition to public holidays and with an extra day of annual leave given for each full year of service, up to a maximum of 28 days).
• Birthday Leave
• Access to flexible working.
• Generous study leave, maternity, paternity or adoption leave, and other leave allowances.

Professional Development

Restless Development is proud to be an employer who recognises potential and invests in the development of its staff.  We are committed to the professional development of our staff through:

• Empowering opportunities to work on significant projects which stretch and inspire staff – allowing them to develop on-the-job. 
• Regular performance management.
• Training and development opportunities, including supporting our staff to identify mentors both within and outside of the agency.
• Quarterly Staff Workshops for all staff to give and receive agency updates, receive training, and socialise.

When travelling abroad with work, all staff will be covered by Restless Development’s travel and medical insurance.

Grade: 6

Salary: £16,221 per annum (0.60 FTE pro rata of £27,036 per annum)

Hours: 22.5 hours per week (preferably spread across Wednesday - Friday)

Position type: Fixed term until 30th April 2027.

Responsible to: Supporter Care Team Lead/Officer

Direct reports: None

Location: ShelterBox HQ, Truro, Cornwall. (Hybrid working with a minimum of 1 day per week in the office)

ROLE PURPOSE:

As part of the Supporter Care team, the Supporter Care Assistant will help provide an excellent supporter experience and through every interaction will seek to build meaningful relationships with our supporters which increases their level of satisfaction and engagement. Whether you are handling donations, maintaining a high-quality database, responding to various supporter enquiries and fulfilling their requests, responding to complaints and feedback, or providing supportive administrative services to the department, the delivery of outstanding customer service to our many supporters will remain at the heart of your role and be the focus of your efforts.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

We are looking for a proactive and enthusiastic individual with a passion for amazing supporter experience. The ideal candidate will be a great communicator and be a real people person with previous experience in customer facing roles. They will have a keen eye for detail, able to accurately follow processes and have experience handling spreadsheets and databases.

As part of a growing organisation, we are looking for someone with an interest in supporter engagement and international affairs who will continuously seek new ways to ensure supporters are at the heart of everything we do.

DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:

• Delivering a consistent and high quality of supporter engagement through all enquiry channels including inbox,phone calls, social media direct messagesand post.

• Managing the ongoing relationship with supporters as they progress in their ShelterBox journey.

• Championing the supporter voice throughout the organisation via meetings, communications and daily interaction.

• Processingand acknowledging all donations that have come in through a range of sources including but not limited to post, website, telephone, standing orders, direct debits and financial reconciliations.

• Maintaining accurate gift aid records.

• Ensuring supporter records are kept up to date and data entry is accurate, recording all communications on our CRM database.

• Producing written correspondence such as bespoke letters and responding to feedback or complaints.

• Aiding the Supporter Care management team in project work that will develop the team's approach to supporter engagement.

• Supporting and supervising volunteers within the team.

• Takingan active part in ensuring your own personal development.

• Contributingnew ideas and continually seekingto improve processes to drive efficiency and improve supporter experience.

• Undertaking general admin tasks related to supporter communications such as filing, scanning, posting letters etc.

General Duties

• Contribute new ideas and continually seek to improve processes to drive efficiency and improve supporter experience.

• Participate in the day-to-day work of the organisation - such as reporting, attending team meetings as required, and taking a flexible approach.

• Following all policies and procedures at all times and contributing to the review of any policies and procedures as required.

• As part of an emergency organisation there will be times when you will be required to work evenings and weekends at short notice in response to a disaster.

• Occasionally represent the work of ShelterBox at events to members of the public and supporters.

Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. Please ensure your application is completed in full and you read the applicant guidance on our website before applying.

Senior Administrator & PA Support (Temporary)
£19.23 per hour
4+ month temporary assignment
South East London
Predominantly office-based with flexibility to work remotely approximately 1 day per week
Basic DBS check required

Are you an experienced administrator or PA looking for a role where you can make a meaningful contribution within a values-led organisation?

We are working with a well-established charitable organisation that is seeking a highly organised and professional Senior Administrator to provide support to a busy senior leadership office. This is a varied and rewarding opportunity for someone who enjoys coordinating multiple priorities, building strong relationships with stakeholders and ensuring the smooth running of a fast-paced office environment.

Working as part of a small and collaborative team, you'll play a key role in supporting senior leaders, managing communications and helping deliver a first-class administrative service. This position will suit someone who thrives on organisation, enjoys working with people and takes pride in providing reliable support behind the scenes.

This is a busy, hands-on role where no two days are the same. Responsibilities will include:

• Managing complex diaries and coordinating meetings
• Monitoring inboxes and responding to enquiries appropriately
• Organising travel arrangements and hospitality requirements
• Planning and coordinating meetings, events and stakeholder visits
• Preparing correspondence, presentations, reports and meeting papers
• Taking meeting minutes and tracking follow-up actions
• Managing expenses and general administrative processes
• Acting as a professional first point of contact for visitors and stakeholders
• Maintaining accurate records, filing systems and confidential information
• Liaising with internal teams and external partners to gather information and coordinate activities
• Supporting wider operational and administrative projects as required

About You We're keen to hear from candidates who have gained experience within the charity, not-for-profit, education, membership, healthcare, faith-based or public sectors.

You'll bring:

• Previous experience in a senior administration, PA, team support or office management role
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
• Strong diary and inbox management experience
• Exceptional attention to detail and a proactive approach
• Confidence communicating with stakeholders at all levels
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Experience coordinating meetings, events and administrative processes
• The ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
• A reliable, professional and committed approach to work

An understanding of the Catholic Church or experience working within a faith-based organisation would be beneficial but is by no means essential. More important is a genuine respect for the organisation's values and a willingness to work within this environment.
Why Apply?

• Opportunity to join a highly respected charitable organisation
• Varied and engaging role with exposure to senior stakeholders
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Immediate start available
• Initial 4-month assignment with the potential for extension
• Predominantly office-based role with some hybrid flexibility
• Chance to make a meaningful contribution within the not-for-profit sector

Additional Information

• Interviews scheduled for the week commencing 14 September
• Successful applicants should be available to start as soon as possible thereafter
• Appointment subject to a satisfactory Basic DBS check

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

Weekend Catering Assistant
Reference: AUG20269432
Location: Frampton Marsh
Hours: 4 Hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £13.45 - £14.35 Per Hour
Benefits: Holidays, Pension and Life Assurance

Are you passionate about delivering great customer experiences and inspired by the natural world? Join us at Frampton Marsh Reserve and play a key role in welcoming visitors while supporting vital conservation work.

We’re looking for a positive and adaptable Centre Assistant to join our retail team. In this role, you’ll help create a warm, welcoming environment for visitors, ensuring everyone enjoys a memorable and engaging experience at the reserve.

As a Centre Assistant, your primary focus will be supporting visitors in our retail space-offering friendly, knowledgeable service and helping people make the most of their visit. You’ll also contribute to the smooth day-to-day running of the visitor centre, which may include supporting the café and front-of-house activities when needed.

Working on a busy nature reserve means no two days are the same. You’ll be part of a collaborative team, helping to ensure our facilities run efficiently and continue to inspire people to connect with and care for nature.

Full training and ongoing support will be provided, giving you the opportunity to develop your skills, build knowledge of our operations, and contribute to our wider conservation mission.

Our work in the visitor centre is planned via the use of rotas and will include weekend and bank holiday working.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide a welcoming, inclusive and informative experience for all visitors.
• Deliver day-to-day retail operations, including serving customers and handling transactions.
• Help maintain attractive, well-stocked and commercially effective retail displays.
• Process deliveries and support stock management activities.
• Respond to visitor enquiries in a clear, helpful and professional manner.
• Support other visitor centre areas when required, including reception and café services.
• Follow organisational procedures for cash handling, health and safety, and retail operations.
• Contribute to team objectives, including supporting income generation and visitor engagement.

Why Join Us?

Our visitor centre plays a vital role in connecting people with nature and supporting conservation. By joining our team, you’ll help create meaningful experiences for visitors while contributing to the protection of wildlife and habitats.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. If you’re enthusiastic about working with people and interested in nature, we’d love to hear from you.

Essential Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

• Demonstrates the literacy and numeracy skills required to complete day-to-day tasks accurately, including communicating information, following instructions and carrying out routine calculations, gained through education, training, work or other relevant experience.
• Uses digital systems and technology effectively to complete routine tasks, access and record information, and support service delivery, with the ability to learn new systems as required.
• Communicates information clearly and accurately, adapting approach and style to meet the needs of different audiences and support understanding.
• Works collaboratively with others to deliver shared objectives, sharing information, supporting colleagues and contributing to an inclusive team environment.
• Delivers a high-quality customer or visitor experience by responding appropriately to enquiries, providing accurate information and adapting to the needs of different individuals.
• Processes payments and financial transactions accurately and securely, following established procedures and maintaining appropriate records.
• Promotes products, services or experiences effectively by engaging with customers, identifying needs and providing relevant information to support informed choices.
• Organises and completes assigned tasks reliably, adapts to changing priorities and maintains professional standards in a customer-facing environment.

Additional Information:

• This is a permanent, part-time role for a minimum of 4 hours per week, flexibility is important as additional hours will be available to meet the business need and cover annual leave.
• The successful candidate must be available to work during the day (no evenings), and weekend and Bank Holiday working will be essential.

Closing date: 23:59, Sunday 6th September 2026
We are looking to conduct interviews for this position from 15th September.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need more people, and more diverse people, on nature’s side. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application.

The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.

As part of this application process you will be asked to provide a copy of your CV and complete an application form including evidence on how you meet the skills, knowledge, and experience listed above.

Contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application.

No agencies please.

We’re an award-winning charity running local learning centres in the heart of the communities where the young people we support live. Our centres provide a high-impact education programme which includes practical learning support, pastoral care, and motivational and confidence-building activities for young people aged 7-18. Our aim is to enable students from the least advantaged neighbourhoods to realise their ambitions and achieve their wonderful potential.

As the UK’s leading university access organisation, our staff team is helping over 60,000 young people each year at its 46 learning centres across England and Scotland, and we plan to scale-up our provision over the coming years.

We are looking for a part-time Purchase Ledger Assistant to join our finance team. You will support the close-knit and friendly finance team to ensure the effective operation of the charity’s purchase ledger and banking processes.

You don’t need to have experience of working in a finance role - rather, we are looking for skills and aptitude. However, you must be able to demonstrate a high level of numeracy, good written communication skills, and a working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.

The role at a glance

Contract: Permanent, part time (18.75 hours per week)

Start date: As soon as possible, as agreed with the candidate

Application deadline - 9am Monday 14th September 2026 

Interview day (in-person) - Wednesday 23rd September 2026 

Please ensure that you are available on these dates

Working hours

The charity’s working hours are 09:00 to 17:30, Monday to Friday.

The ideal working pattern for this role would be two full working days of 7.5 hours (based in the office), with a further half day of 3.75 hours (which you may choose to work from home). However, we are happy to discuss other working hours structure with you – for example, 3.75 hours per day, 5 days per week. 

Location

IntoUniversity Head Office, 95 Sirdar Road, London W11 4EQ 

Salary

£31,850 (including £2,800 London contribution)

Annual leave
33 days (inc bank & public holidays) (pro rata for part-time staff) + 3 closure days (two in December and one in July) + additional length of service entitlement (one day per year of service, up to 5 days)

Staff benefits

• Employer pension contributions of 6% (and up to 8% after two years)

• Year round ‘early finish’ Fridays at 4.30pm

• Summer working hours (finish at 1pm on Fridays for six weeks in the summer), pro-rated for staff joining after January in the same year 

• Employee Assistance Programme including access to wellbeing and legal support 

• Life Assurance scheme with Aviva including SmartHealth service with access to 24/7 online GP appointments

• Interest-free new starter loans of up to £1,000

• Cycle to Work Scheme and Travelcard Loan Scheme

• Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental and adoption pay and sick pay allowances

• Staff in FOCUS – rewards, competitions and prizes across the year

Summary 

Please note: For full details and how to apply please view the Recruitment with the link provided.

Individual giving

• Achieve a personal income target from small to mid-level donors including through our supporter scheme, campaigns and POS donations
• Take responsibility for HOME’s low to mid-level supporter programme, ensuring strong stewardship and donor retention, and consistent delivery of supporter scheme benefits, including a year-round programme of events – supported administratively by the Development Assistant
• Deliver consistent recruitment and upgrade activity for the programme, supported administratively by the Development Assistant and making use of automation
• Be responsible for delivering donation campaigns, including planning, writing copy and training the Customer Service Team (CST) in making the ask. Collaborate with the Marketing Team to promote campaigns on social media and by email
• Take ownership of HOME’s legacy scheme, including promotion and stewardship
•  Research potential donors and work with the wider team in delivering the strategy for recruiting them
• Work closely with the Development Assistant and the Marketing Team to oversee all supporter communications, including scheduling and writing content

Benefits: 25 days plus bank holidays, option to purchase additional leave, birthday day off, employee assistnance scheme, discounted theatre tickets when available, limted home working, flexible working requests, and more.

Job title: Programme Assistant, Enquiries 

Line manager: Team Leader, Enquiries (Senior Officer, Enquiries, in Team Leader’s absence) 

Salary: £30,000 

Type of contract: Permanent 

Start date:  Late October 2026 or shortly thereafter 

Benefits: 

• Challenging and rewarding work, always life-changing, sometimes lifesaving 
• Competitive salary 
• Team and individual training opportunities, including dedicated training budget and team lunch and learn activities monthly 
• Commitment to personal development, including opportunities to develop skills and experience to support wider Cara strategy participating in working groups, contribute to office improvement initiatives 
• Hybrid working, home and office (minimum 2 days each week in the London office) 
• Eight hours each day Monday – Friday, with flexible working by arrangement around core hours of 10am – 4pm 
• 25 days annual leave entitlement plus Bank Holidays and two weeks Christmas and New Year office closure
• 8% employer pension contribution 
• Wellbeing support, access to counselling when required, Mental Health First aid and supportive small team environment
• Convenient office location at Elephant and Castle, close to Tube (Bakerloo and Northern lines) and bus routes 

Role purpose statement:  The Programme Assistant, Enquiries, plays a vital administrative role in the Fellowship Programme working directly with academics facing immediate risk in their home countries. The role exists to provide effective and efficient administration, completing due diligence tasks and onward signposting to prospective applicants. Duties include managing an individual caseload of applicants, assisting prospective applicants and administrative support for general enquiries, the Enquiries team as well as support across the Fellowship Programme when needed. 

Organisational Background 

The Council for At-Risk Academics is a UK-registered charity founded in 1933 under the leadership of William Beveridge, to assist academics suffering persecution under the rise of Nazism and facilitate their continued work in safety. Sixteen Cara Fellows from the 1930s and 1940s became Nobel Laureates, and many more innovators in their fields, including, Nikolaus Pevsner, Lise Meitner and Karl Popper. 

Cara has been a lifeline to academics at risk for over 90 years enabling them to continue their teaching and research in safety, as and when world events have placed them in the line of fire: Hungarian Uprising, Cold War, Apartheid South Africa, Iran, Latin American Juntas, Vietnam, Kosovo, DRC, Rwanda, Sudan, Zimbabwe etc. and, more recently Iraq, Turkey, Yemen, Palestine, Syria, Afghanistan and Ukraine.

Today, our Fellowship Programme convenes a network of 135 UK universities in the UK to secure research placements for at-risk academics and support for their families, continuing a longstanding commitment of protecting academics and preserving their knowledge and expertise.

Cara Objectives‘To assist academics who have been, or are at risk of being, subject to discrimination, persecution, suffering or violence on account of race, religion, nationality, membership of a particular social group, or political opinion, to relieve needs among them and their dependants and ensure that their specialist knowledge and abilities can continue to be used for the benefit of the public.’ 

‘To advance education by supporting academics and their educational institutions in countries where their continuing work is at risk or compromised, to ensure that such academics and institutions can continue to fulfil their critical role as educators for the public benefit.’ 

Role & Responsibilities 

Casework 

• Signposting prospective applicants to the application form. 

• Manage own caseload, preparing cases for eligibility review, including arranging calls to speak with applicants, booking English language tests, and gathering all relevant documentation. 

• Escalating complex cases to the Team Leader as required. 

• Maintain accurate and GDPR-Compliant records of casework activity. 

• Researching international affairs to develop understanding about risks applicants face. 

• Attending weekly case review meetings with the team. 

Administration 

• Provide general administrative and logistical support, including answering phone enquiries. 

• Manage the general enquiries inbox, alongside another colleague, answering emails about the enquiries’ process, the Fellowship Programme and Cara. 

• Signpost enquiries to relevant colleagues internally and to other organisations where applicable. 

• Assist with compilation of reports to funders. 

• Present and collect data on general enquiries and applications to the Programme. 

• Ensure safekeeping of confidential information. 

• Maintain excellent detailed records of correspondence, documents, and activities. 

• Provide administrative support to colleagues on projects across the organisation as required. 

Managerial Support 

• Take part and contribute to Cara wide working groups across a range of research and strategy topics, including contributing to efficiency improvements.

• Provide advice and guidance to colleagues where applicable. 

Ad Hoc Responsibilities 

• Show adaptability and willingness to take on additional work when necessary. 

• Support the Fellowship Programme and Cara as a whole with ad hoc responsibilities. 

Responsibilities also include related activities that might arise in relation to the Fellowship Programme and Cara's other programmes as required by the Chief Executive and Deputy Chief Executive & Fellowship Programme Manager, and other senior colleagues. 

Person Specification 

Essential: 

• Bachelor’s degree 

• Fluent English (spoken and written) 

• Proactive with a willingness to learn and contribute to a growing organisation 

• Confident and empathetic with strong interpersonal and communication skills 

• Ability to remain adaptable and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment 

• Keen team player who is ready to support and help colleagues 

• Excellent record keeping and attention to detail 

• Ability to work independently in a hybrid work setting 

• Good time management with ability to manage competing priorities and work to deadlines 

• Understanding of issues of confidentiality 

• Ability to handle difficult conversations with sensitivity and resilience 

• Interest in and commitment to the work of Cara 

• Confident using Microsoft package 

• Awareness of current global issues 

Desirable 

• Master’s or equivalent experience 

• Casework experience 

• Arabic language skills are desirable. Other foreign languages (such as Farsi/Dari, Pashto, Ukrainian and Russian) will also be considered 

• Salesforce/CRM software experience 

• Lived experience or experience in supporting people who’ve gone through forced migration or other forms of severe adversity 

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be willing to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check if offered this position. 

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an initial online interview on the week starting 21st September and if successful, will be required to attend an in-person interview at our office in London on the week starting 28th September. If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the process, please mention this as part of your application. 

Our staff team is a small (approx. 20 staff), committed and dedicated team, who works with our organisational values of Community & Collaboration, Trust & Integrity and Resilience through Knowledge & learning, we welcome applications from those with diverse identities and you will find a warm and welcoming team, committed to the highest standards as we seek to support those at risk around the world.

Application Instructions 

Please send a CV along with a cover letter in response to the screening questions below. Applications that do not follow this guidance will not be considered. 

At Cara, we do not utilise AI tools at any stage during the recruitment process, and all applications we receive are reviewed by at least two members of our team. 

We recognise that whilst artificial intelligence can be a useful tool in preparing a job application, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. 

Applicants may find AI useful for: 

• Refining and clarifying ideas and thoughts in your application 

• Researching publicly available information about Cara 

• Checking spelling, grammar and clarity of your answers 

However, we ask you to refrain from using AI for: 

• Generating responses to application questions and copying these into your application 

• Inventing or exaggerating your skills and experiences 

• Using live AI during interviews to answer questions 

We tend to find that applications that rely too heavily on AI-generated responses are not as competitive, and at Cara we value answers informed by personal experiences. We may also reject applications where AI has been used inappropriately. 

Please respond to the following questions in your cover letter (max. 2 pages).

1. What interests you about Cara and the work of supporting at-risk academics, and how do your experience and skills relate to this role? (max 500 words)
2. Describe a specific situation in which you had to manage competing priorities? How did you approach the situation? (max 250 words)
3. Tell us about a time when you had to deal with a person who was in a vulnerable situation. How did you handle this and what did you learn from this experience? (max 250 words)

We reserve the right to close applications for this role early if we receive a high number of applications.

Summary of Role

The Administration function provides high-quality, proactive administrative support across the organisation. Working as part of a small team, the Administration Officer roles ensures efficient coordination, accurate record-keeping, and timely administrative processes that enable departments to operate effectively and collaboratively.

The role is designed to be flexible and responsive, supporting multiple teams at any one time and contributing to a resilient centralised administration model.

Key Responsibilities 

• Provide proactive administrative support to multiple allocated teams, ensuring effective coordination, organisation, and timely delivery of activities.

• Coordinate diaries, meetings, and events, including preparing agendas, circulating papers, and recording actions and notes as required.

• Act as a professional first point of contact for internal and external administrative enquiries, managing communication efficiently and escalating where appropriate.

• Prepare, collate, and quality-check papers, reports, and presentations for internal meetings, senior leadership and Association forums.

• Maintain accurate and secure records and filing systems in line with organisational policies, data protection, and information governance requirements.

• Use organisational systems effectively and support departmental compliance with internal policies, controls, and procedures.

• Work collaboratively within the Central Administration team to provide cover, balance workloads, and support wider organisational priorities.

• Contribute to continuous improvement of administrative processes and ways of working across the or Foundation.

£28,188 - £29,355 per annum, once 6 month probation is passed.
Permanent, Full Time (37.5 hours per week on a 24hrs shift system)

 

Additional payment of £30 per night for the on-call cover duties. 

Here at Stockdales, we endeavour to provide a family orientated service that meets the needs of all the people we support through holistic assessment.

We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Residential Assistant Manager to help deliver high-quality, person-centred support while assisting with the day-to-day leadership of the service. Working alongside the Service Manager, you will support the smooth running of the home, maintain high standards of care, safety and compliance, and act as a positive role model for the team.

The role includes leading and mentoring staff, supporting rota management and administrative tasks, contributing to audits and quality monitoring and ensuring care plans, risk assessments and records are accurate and up to date. You will promote best practice in safeguarding, support compliance with CQC and relevant legislation and help develop a skilled and confident team through training and guidance.

You will work closely with families and professionals to support people’s health, wellbeing and independence, while responding calmly and effectively in a range of situations. The role may include supporting people in the community, undertaking clinical duties once trained and assisting with transport where required.

About You

• Experience in residential care (1+ year in a senior/supervisory role)
• NVQ Level 3 in Residential (Level 5 desirable or willingness to work towards it)
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and relevant legislation
• Effective leadership and communication skills
• Flexible and resilient approach to work
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word & Excel)
• A full driving licence and access to a vehicle

About Us

Stockdales is a local charity based in Sale, just south of Manchester City Centre. We have over 70 years’ experience supporting people with learning and physical disabilities to live life to the full. Our 5 care homes have up to 7 residents and our busy Community Service has weekly sessions, a social club and a weekend kids club. 

What you will receive whilst working for us:

• 28 days holiday per year pro rata inclusive of bank holidays
• Increased holiday entitlement with service
• Pension Scheme
• Medicash – includes access to 24hr GP, money off shopping and going out, wellbeing aids.
• Life Insurance Scheme (after 6-month probation)
• Excellent internal and external training offered.
• Monthly staff prize draw
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to Wage Stream

Executive Assistant to the CEO and Governance

Salary: £40,000 per annum, pro rata
Hours: 28 hours per week
Location: Hybrid, London-based with occasional travel to central London

We're seeking an organised and proactive Executive Assistant to support our CEO and help ensure effective governance across a national charity.

This is a varied role combining executive support, board administration, governance coordination, risk management and event planning. Working closely with senior leaders and trustees, you'll play a key role in helping the organisation achieve its mission and strategic goals.

What you'll do

• Provide high-quality support to the CEO, including diary management, meeting coordination and briefings.
• Coordinate Board, committee and leadership meetings, including agendas, papers and minutes.
• Maintain governance records and support compliance requirements.
• Manage the organisational risk register and support policy reviews.
• Organise AGMs, away days and staff events.
• Build strong relationships with trustees, colleagues and external stakeholders.

About you
You'll bring:

• Significant executive or senior administrative support experience in a charity.
• Experience supporting governance processes, boards or committees.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and confidence working with senior stakeholders.
• The ability to manage confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and related collaboration tools.

Join us and help create the strong foundations that enable a mission-driven organisation to thrive.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.