Communication manager jobs in merton, greater london
Summary
- The role requires the ability to work flexibly, including evenings and up to five Saturdays a year.
- A Basic DBC check is required for this role.
- Educated to A-Level standard or equivalent.
- An interest and passion for welcoming visitors, excelling at engaging with stakeholders and event attendees.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- An excellent grounding in event co-ordination and diary management.
- Ability to think creatively and work collaboratively.
- A salary of £34,801, plus age-related pension contributions between 8-15% of salary. We will also match any pension contributions you make up to an additional 3% of your salary.
- 25 days annual leave (increasing to 30 days within 5 years) plus eight bank holidays and three additional days (pro-rated if working part-time).
- We welcome all flexible working arrangement requests. This is looked at in a case-by-case scenario and if this fits within the department's needs. We try to be as flexible as we can in your work pattern to support you with other commitments, and to give a good work-life balance.
- We offer many services and initiatives under our Family Friendly Programme, some of these include enhanced Maternity Leave initiative, Adoption leave, Paternity Leave, & Shared Parental Leave. Structured induction programme and access to a range of development opportunities including apprenticeships.
- Automatic enrolment and access to Medicash (one of the UK's leading health cash plan providers), providing you with many services including reimbursements of routine dental treatment, optical, specialist consultations, and therapy treatments. Unlimited access to virtual GP & Private prescription service and health & Stress related helplines.
- Access to Occupational Health, and an Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to the Department of Education Restaurant and Westminster Abbey with a plus-one guest.
- Apply for eligibility for an Eyecare voucher.
- Opportunity to join the Civil Service Sports & Social Club, and get involved in a range of staff networks, groups and societies.
- Strive for Excellence
- Show Compassion
- Respect others
- Collaborate
- Act with Integrity
The Church of England’s vocation is and always has been to proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ afresh in each generation to the people of England.



At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. Right now, we are looking for a Peer Support Worker to play a pivotal role in our Havering Crisis Alternatives Service.
Sounds great, what will I be doing?
The main purpose of this role is to provide high-quality support and interventions to clients with mental health needs who require early intervention and prevention. The postholder will support clients throughout their time in the service, empowering them with the skills to cope independently, while working in line with organisational values, the ethos of recovery, and principles of co-production. Responsibilities include managing a caseload of clients, delivering group activities and programmes, and clearly communicating the aims, objectives, pathways, and service model to enable clients to fully participate in and co-produce their support. The role also involves helping service users engage effectively with community professionals, developing peer support networks and community-based approaches, monitoring the health, wellbeing, and safety of service users, and contributing to the core work of the service. Accurate and timely administration, referrals, assessments, and service reviews are required, alongside participation in supervision, appraisals, training, and team development activities. Flexibility, initiative, and a collaborative approach are essential to ensure effective service delivery and support for both clients and colleagues.
What do I need to bring with me?
You'll need to be able to demonstrate the core skills this role requires as well as match our values and mission. You don't have to tick all the boxes right away; the important thing is that you're willing to learn. We also value lived experience of the areas we support, so if you feel comfortable, please do mention this on your application.
Here's what the team will be looking for
The ideal candidate will have lived experience of mental health care pathways, including emergency department attendance, acute admissions, and community mental health services, alongside a solid understanding of the issues affecting individuals with a range of mental health conditions. They will be able to communicate effectively and provide support with dignity and respect, forming and sustaining trusting relationships with service users, carers, peer support workers, and professionals. Strong listening and verbal communication skills are essential to engage appropriately with service users in crisis, colleagues, and external agencies, both in person and over the phone. Knowledge of recovery tools, local mental health and wellbeing support, and the ability to assess needs, risks, and aspirations to provide appropriate signposting are required. The candidate will demonstrate strong prioritisation, time management, and the ability to work dynamically under pressure. Proficiency in IT, including MS Word, Outlook, and internet functions, as well as good literacy and numeracy skills to produce clear written correspondence, is expected. They will have a sound understanding of safeguarding issues and the ability to address them appropriately, work effectively both independently and as part of a team, and support the induction of new peer staff and volunteers. Strong communication, partnership building, and interpersonal skills are essential.
When will I be working?
You will be required to work between 5:00pm – 10:00pm on weekdays and 2:00pm – 10:00pm on weekends. Hours are scheduled on a rolling rota, which includes weekends and bank holidays.
Interview Steps
We keep our interview process simple, so you know exactly what to expect.
- Shortlisting call: We have a team of dedicated recruitment specialists who will speak to you about your experience, motivations and values. They will also tell you about all the great work we do!
- Face to face interview: Now you will have face to face interview with the hiring manager. Our interviews are value and competency based.
Don't be alarmed if there are other stages in the process, it's all part of the plan for some of our roles.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation.
We are a disability confident employer
Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us.
Safeguarding Statement
Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia.
Important Information for Candidates
If your application is successful, please be aware that you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks before a formal offer of employment can be confirmed.
We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.
We deliver services across London as well as campaign and advocate nationally on the issues that affect the people we work with.



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Live Unlimited, a charity that supports children in care and care-leavers in Barnet, is seeking a freelance fundraiser to help grow and diversify income across several key fundraising pillars, with a particular focus on trusts and foundations. You’ll work closely with the Chief Executive and play a vital role in securing funding that enables the charity to reach more care-experienced young people.
Please submit a cover letter, no more than 2 pages of A4, answering the following:
1) Why do you want the job?
2) How do your skills and experience match the person specification and job description?
Live Unlimited’s vision is that all care-experienced children and young people are able to achieve their potential and lead happy, fulfilled lives.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you an Events Co-ordinator looking to take the next step in your career? Would you like to join a respected global professional organisation where your ideas matter, your development is supported, and your work has a genuine impact across an international community?
This is an exciting opportunity for an Events Co-ordinator to join a highly skilled eight-person events team delivering high-quality events around the world.
Why this Events Co-ordinator role stands out
- Hybrid working with modern offices near Victoria & St James’s Park. 2 days a week in the office.
- Generous annual leave (5–6 weeks bank holidays)
- Private medical insurance, pension up to 7.5%, life assurance & income protection
- Strong wellbeing support, social events, and a positive, friendly team culture
- Excellent career development, training, and support for professional memberships
About the organisation
You’ll be joining a respected global membership body dedicated to helping families plan their futures. The organisation delivers up to 30 high-profile events each year, from webinars to international conferences, providing thought leadership and driving engagement across the sector.
As an Events Co-ordinator, you’ll play a key role in ensuring these events run smoothly, professionally, and to a consistently high standard.
What you’ll be doing as Events Co-ordinator
You will:
- Deliver the annual portfolio of virtual events and support in-person events
- Create event plans, timelines and schedules, coordinating across departments
- Build and manage events on the Cvent registration platform
- Host and coordinate virtual events on Zoom
- Work closely with colleagues, speakers, suppliers and sponsors
- Provide high-quality customer service to members and delegates
What you’ll bring
To succeed as an Events Co-ordinator, you’ll need:
- Proven experience in a similar events role
- Experience delivering virtual events
- Strong systems experience (Cvent or similar essential)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience using Zoom/webinar tools
- Excellent organisation, communication and relationship-building skills
Inclusion matters
The organisation is committed to fairness, equity and inclusion. You will be welcomed, supported and valued for who you are, and encouraged to bring your full self to work. People from all backgrounds and identities are invited to apply.
If you require adjustments during the recruitment process, support will be provided.
- How do you demonstrate strong planning, organisation and project management skills in an events role?
- Describe your experience using Cvent or other event management software.
- Confirm your skills with MS Office and webinar platforms such as Zoom.
- How do you build strong working relationships and deliver excellent customer service?
The deadline for applications is Friday 2nd January 2026. Early applications are strongly encouraged.
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.
Location: A short walk from Victoria station
Hours: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week minimum – Hybrid
Contract: Fixed term to 31 July 2026
Responsible to: Senior Financial Accountant
Salary: £30,850 £1,000 London allowance
About Organisation
This mission-driven organisation is dedicated to improving education and training for learners aged 14 and over. They work in partnership with others to deliver professional learning and development for teachers, trainers, and leaders, balancing sector needs with wider priorities to achieve our charitable purpose.
Role purpose
The Finance Operations Officer is responsible for supporting the finance team in transactional processing, financial administration, and providing excellent service to internal and external stakeholders. This role ensures accurate and timely processing of financial transactions, reconciliations, and reporting to support the organisation’s operational and strategic objectives.
Key responsibilities
• Oversee the collection of direct debit payments for subscriptions and status fees, monitoring automated processes for accuracy.
• Raise sales invoices and maintain the sales ledger on the CRM and accounting system.
• Post and reconcile non-automated payments such as BACS, credit card, and expense statements.
• Process purchase invoices and prepare month-end journals.
• Respond to financial queries and arrange refunds where appropriate.
• Carry out reconciliations and analysis, including using generative AI tools for basic checks.
• Support internal and external audits by providing documentation and responding to queries.
• Provide cover for colleagues during absences, including payment runs.
• Maintain effective credit control and support budget holders with transaction processing.
• Any other duties reasonably required to support the role.
Internal / External Contacts
• Membership subscribers and customers
• Auditors (internal and external)
• Bankers and suppliers
• Budget holders
About you
Experience:
• Significant experience in a busy finance department and managing customer/financial queries
• Credit control, raising sales invoices, cash allocation, and reconciliations
• Supporting internal and external audits
• Processing purchase invoices
• Experience with CRM systems and accounting software
• Prioritising workload and meeting tight deadlines
Knowledge & skills:
• Higher or further education qualification
• Strong financial literacy: accounts payable/receivable, journals, reconciliations
• GDPR and data protection knowledge
• IT proficient: Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Strong written and verbal communication
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Solution-focused, adaptable, resilient
This is a hybrid role based in Victoria, London, offering a great opportunity to join a values-driven organisation where every hire contributes to the mission of supporting education and training excellence.
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.
Charity People is delighted to be partnering with National Literacy Trust to recruit for a Brand and Media Partnerships Lead. A core position within the National Year of Reading Team, this is such an exciting role for someone whose skills include creativity, strategic planning and delivery, as well as high level relationship management ability.
Within your role you will build and deliver a range of public facing partnerships designed to bring the National Year of Reading to life within key audiences across the UK, driving both awareness and behaviour change. You will build on the existing foundations of the campaign plan to conceive and deliver a series of partnerships - with media owners, brands and others - which have a focus on public-facing activations designed to make the National Year of Reading memorable and impactful, and to and ensure it resonates across society.
National Year of Reading, Brand and Media Partnerships Lead
Contract: one year fixed term contract from early 2026
Salary: £60,000 per annum
Location: Hybrid role between home and London office, where you will be able to work regularly from home around the requirements of your role for in person meetings or travel. You will have significant contact with stakeholders which will require you to be in London regularly. This is likely to be at least weekly.
Closing date for applications: Wednesday 17th December
Interviews: First interviews will be held remotely on either the 7th or 8th January, with second round taking place in person the following week
Core responsibilities within the position will include:
* Working with creative and media agencies, as well as with internal teams to lead on the development and delivery of high impact cultural moments and events
* Secure media and platform support including creator led campaigns and inventory to reach general and target audiences
* Effectively manage high profile partner relationships throughout the year, from inception through delivery and post partnership evaluation
* Work with the fundraising team as well as other internal teams to source, vet and secure new partnerships, including developing partner proposal, decks and reports
* Work with the National Year of Reading team, as well as with key stakeholders across the organisation, to establish a clear framework within which campaign partnerships can operate
* Ensure the partnership strategy is aligned to the goals of the National Year of Reading, prioritising sectors that deliver the most value for the campaign
* Work alongside the research and evaluation team to support the campaign evaluation and reporting
We would love to see applications from candidates with the following skills and experience:
* Campaign experience from either client or agency side (marketing, media or creative)
* Track record leveraging pro bono and in-kind support to deliver creative executions
* Experience working on a range of digital and traditional media partnerships
* Track record of delivering public facing moments that reach broad audiences and gather national PR coverage
* Relationship management skills all levels including at a senior, cross sector level
* Experience of developing and delivering brand or creative partnerships to reach young people, parents, communities, or schools
* Demonstrated ability to think strategically and deliver complex, collaborative projects end-to-end
* Effective communicator able to engage varied audiences
* Project management experience across multiple stakeholders
* Able to adapt to demands of a short-term role, picking up on existing projects while also working on new prospects and delivery from the start
If you're interested in hearing more about this opportunity, please send your CV to Alice at Charity People in the first instance.
Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.
Specialist Debt Adviser
£38,000 • 12-month FTC (potential to become permanent) • 35 hours • Hybrid (3 days on-site in NW London)
Start: ASAP
I'm partnering with a well-established community charity in North West London to recruit a Specialist Debt Adviser for an impactful, resident-focused project. This is a brilliant opportunity for an accredited adviser who wants to deliver high-quality, FCA-regulated debt advice as part of a supportive, community-centred team.
Working on-site three days a week, you'll provide comprehensive casework support to local residents - helping people stabilise their financial situation, maximise income, negotiate with creditors and access the wider wellbeing, training and support services available through the charity and its partners.
You'll be employed on a fixed-term contract with the potential to become permanent (subject to funding), and will benefit from dedicated professional supervision from a specialist debt-advice organisation.
The role
As the Specialist Debt Adviser, you will:
Deliver full, regulated debt advice in line with FCA standards and the Debt Advice Quality Framework
Manage a varied and ongoing caseload, conducting weekly face-to-face appointments
Prepare detailed financial statements, negotiate repayment plans and advocate for clients
Support income maximisation (benefit checks, grants, vouchers, DHPs, etc.)
Maintain high-quality case records and ensure compliance with FCA, GDPR and internal standards
Work closely with the wider team to provide holistic, joined-up support
Contribute to reporting, audits and service quality improvements
Provide guidance to junior staff or trainees where required
About you
We'd love to hear from you if you have:
Accreditation as a Debt Adviser (CMA/IMA/Wiser Adviser/Citizens Advice or similar)
At least 1-2 years' experience providing comprehensive, regulated debt advice
Strong casework skills and confidence handling complex, sensitive cases
Excellent communication skills and a non-judgemental, empathetic approach
High levels of accuracy, organisation and the ability to work independently
Solid understanding of legislation, case law and policy affecting debt advice
Experience using case management systems and analysing financial information
Commitment to continuous professional development
A DRO Intermediary accreditation is desirable but not essential.
Benefits
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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 Purpose:
- To lead the development and delivery of WIP’s housing programme in South London and Manchester, ensuring high quality, trauma responsive services.
- Develop effective pathways with local housing teams and providers, including through co-design with women with lived experience, developing training and resources to improve the knowledge and understanding on women impacted by the CJS.
- Provide effective leadership to direct reports, fostering a positive, supportive and collaborative team culture.
- Work collaboratively with the external affairs team to provide programme insights to influence policy and systems change to prevent criminalisation of women due to homelessness and housing insecurity.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is an exciting opportunity to join The National Brain Appeal, a highly ambitious neurological charity with an outstanding track record. We have raised significant funds to transform research and care for people living with neurological conditions – from dementia and brain tumours to motor neurone disease and epilepsy.
Building on the success of our recent appeals, this role will play a pivotal part in expanding our major gifts fundraising and delivering a step-change in the impact of our work. We are seeking a highly experienced philanthropy and partnerships professional with a proven track record in generating major gifts up to figures, who will lead the creation of a new Development Board and work closely with senior supporters, clinicians and researchers to grow and deepen our networks.
The National Brain Appeal (formerly known as The National Hospital Development Foundation) is the charity dedicated to raising vital funds for The Nat
Use your strategic human resource leadership skills to help bring freedom from slavery and violence.
At IJM, we’re seeing the impossible become reality: entire justice systems transformed, violence reduced by up to 85%, and thousands of lives transformed. Now we’re stepping into a new season—scaling to rescue and protect millions.
To get there, we’re looking for an HR Business Partner to support the growth of our Programme Offices and Advancement Offices in Europe and Africa. You will serve as a bridge between regional and global leaders, ensuring we are aligned to our ambitious global mission and priorities. You will develop a strategic HR function for the region that supports talent acquisition and development, embeds our culture of agility and partnership, data-driven decision-making and spiritual formation.
You will bring outstanding HR business partnering experience at progressively senior levels, ideally within complex, matrixed and global organizations, a passion for justice and a mature Christian faith.
If you’re ready to put your strategic HR leadership skills to work so that all may be free, please see the job pack attached and prayerfully consider joining us. Closing date 7th January.
Resources Co-ordinator
Location: Hybrid United Kingdom (multiple locations)
Edinburgh - Salford - Cardiff · Belfast - London
Employment Type: Full time. Fixed Term Contract until 31st January 2027
Salary: £28,000 - £35,500
Team: Activation Team
Seniority: Mid-level
About Into Film
Into Film is the UK’s leading charity for film in education and the community. We provide screen industry careers information and advice, support young filmmakers, and bring the power of moving image storytelling into classroom teaching.
We also run the annual Into Film Festival which enables more than 400,000 pupils to visit the cinema for free, and the Into Film Awards.
The core Into Film programme is free for UK state schools, colleges and other youth settings, thanks to support from the BFI, awarding National Lottery good cause funding, and through other key funders.
Our vision – Film enriches the life of every child and young person.
Our mission – To inspire and support young people to learn, and to realise their creative, cultural and career aspirations, through film and the moving image.
Into Film operates a hybrid working policy. We are open to flexible working models including working compressed hours.
Role Summary
The Resources Coordinator role sits within the learning content creation team, which is responsible for the devising, commissioning and delivering of high quality, film-focused learning opportunities. These include the production of resources and online courses for teachers and their learners which are made available on our website and on our learning platform.
Main Responsibilities:
- Produce high quality, exciting and engaging resources for educators and young people, including commercial resources for film industry clients.
- Contribute to the planning and evaluation of resources within our three key areas of work: Teaching with Film, Careers and Progression, and Filmmaking.
- Project manage the resource process
- Assist the corporate partnerships team by contributing to pitches for educational resources with partners to support new film releases.
- Contribute to the development of courses aimed at educators via our online learning platform.
- Evaluate resources, training, online materials and related areas of organisational interest through surveys, focus groups and other methods, to identify and implement changes and programme developments.
- Develop quality assurance processes and documentation for our resources, training and online programmes.
- Carry out external and internal training to a range of staff and stakeholders
- Assist the resources and training leads in collaborating with external organisations and individuals to create resources and training materials.
- Develop and maintain good working relationships and provide training, educational insight and administrative support.
- Attend meetings across Into Film and with external partners to provide resource and training guidance covering all areas of our work.
- Complete administrative tasks including supporting educators, uploading resources to our website and assisting with reporting on resources to stakeholders.
- Copywriting, consultancy and research for Into Film News and Views and other marketing content.
- Develop and contribute to the planning and filming of video content for resources or courses.
- Support staff with resource production.
General Responsibilities:
- Commitment to quality internally and in all dealings with the public, members, teachers, children and young people, partners, funders, supporters etc.
- Contribute to long term planning to ensure growth in line with demand and resources.
- Contribute to the regular monitoring and evaluation of Into Film’s work.
- Commitment to equality of opportunity in line with Into Film’s Equal Opportunities Policy.
Person Specification:
Minimum Requirements:
- A minimum of two years’ experience of teaching in the UK.
- Experience of creating resources which include moving image/film.
- Knowledge of the educational landscape across all four UK nations.
- Demonstrable creativity and commitment to making resources and training interesting and exciting for teachers/educators and students/young people.
- Excellent communication skills and attention to detail, with the ability to write accurately and correctly, and the ability to persuade and influence others and feedback ideas in a professional manner.
- Experience of chairing and guiding meetings.
- Experience of managing a range of projects, from initiation to completion, working with a range of stakeholders.
- Demonstrable understanding of monitoring and evaluation.
- Commitment to film as a powerful tool for education, both as a cultural art form and to engage young people and raise attainment.
- Current knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite
Desirable:
- Experience in creating resources or opportunities which support young people’s careers education.
- Experience of filmmaking with young people.
- Experience of training teachers or other professionals.
- A love and knowledge of film.
All Into Film staff work in a hybrid pattern, combining home working with attendance at their local and national office when required, along with some travel across the UK, as appropriate to the role.
We are open to flexible working models wherever the role allows, including working compressed hours. We also offer a range of staff benefits and perks, including:
- Annual Leave
- Pension
- Flexible working
- Enhanced parental/paternity/shared parental leave.
- Interest-free non-essential study loans.
- Interest-free bike/scooter/travelcard loan.
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Wisdom health insurance cover
- BenefitHub portal
Closing: 8:00am, 5th Jan 2026
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to Applied to complete your application for this position.
All employees regularly working with children and member data are required to undertake and maintain enhanced DBS clearance (and/or Access NI check or Disclosure Scotland check.
No agencies please.
We are thrilled to be helping Spectra to find seek a compassionate, curious, and entrepeneurial Head of Fundraising. You will ideally have experience managing a small teams to achieve impressive results across individual giving with lower and higher value donors.
This is a full time position (compressed hours or 4 days may be considered), with hybrid working once or twice a fortnight in London.
The Charity
Spectra are a long standing LGBTQ+ CIC dedicated to providing supportive, expert, and non-judgemental peer-led health and wellbeing services.
Their services include:
- Peer-led counselling, social groups and mentoring, particularly amongst LGBTQ+ communities
- HIV testing, outreach and education for communities affected by HIV, particularly Black and Asian communities, as well as the LGBTQ+ community
- Sexual health and LGBTQ+ training for carers, teachers and healthcare staff
- Sexual health education for neurodiverse, SEND young people and their carers
- Health advocacy and casework for trans, gender diverse and sex worker communities
The Role
They aim to diversify their income streams over the next few years and invest resources in building a brand that will capture people's imaginations and hearts, thereby building on a small pool of existing donors and growing individual giving, legacy, and major donor work.
With increased resources allocated to diversifying income, this post would suit someone interested in a start-up project focused on building individual giving from scratch, including regular and one-off donations, cultivating donors, including major donors, coordinating and developing event-based fundraising, and legacy-based giving.
You would manage a small team od two and work with the Senior Trust Fundraiser to provide support to other Strategic Programme leads, to ensure they maintain a high standard of reporting to trusts and foundations.
The Candidate
We are looking for a good all-rounder with entrepreneurial flair and experience, excellent relationship management, strong skills in marketing and communications, and experience in individual giving, digital fundraising and ideally higher value philanthropic income.
If you manage with integrity, stand for LGBTQ+ rights, are committed to racial and social justice, and strive for health equity, get in touch!
IMPORTANT NOTE
Spectra are reviewing applications on a rolling basis so do get in touch ASAP to find out more.
Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful, but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.
We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.
Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.
Working arrangements: We are committed to a hybrid working model that means most staff work flexibly, spending a minimum of 6 days a month in the office. However, the nature of this role will require the post holder to be present in the office at least 4 days per week, with some flexibility based on the annual cycle of activity. Standard working hours between 9am – 5pm, Monday to Friday.
Our client is recruiting a Senior Executive Assistant – executive office.
Purpose and scope
Key responsibilities
- Provide first class direct and responsive support to the CEO, president and chair of the board of trustees including efficient co-ordination and management of the diary, mail, meetings, travel, accommodation, preparation of agendas, collating information, organisation, and recording meetings as required.
- External-facing activity
- assess enquiries directed to the president, CEO and chair of the board of trustees, triaging these in terms of importance, risk and determining any necessary delegation to senior officers and/or executive directors
- when appropriate, communicate in writing, by email, over the phone and in person with senior stakeholders
- develop and maintain key relationships with counterparts in other medical royal colleges and the wider healthcare network, including membership of networking groups, in order to support key CEO and presidential stakeholder relationships.
- Internal-facing activity
- manage the activity of the executive office
- work with senior levels of our clients governance including the PRCP, CEO, senior officers, college officers and executive leadership to ensure effective communication and flow of work and to promote collaborative working across all areas of the college to maintain quality in the delivery organisational objectives
- work closely with internal colleagues to coordinate, plan and deliver major corporate events.
About you
You are a motivated and enthusiastic individual with significant experience of providing first class executive support to senior position-holders within a similar organisation. You will be comfortable working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, capable of establishing strong working relationships with individuals working in any part of the organisation and confident making evidence-based decisions whilst respecting the boundaries of your role.
You will have the opportunity to be involved in some of the most interesting work of the college.
For more information about the role and our client, please view the role description attachment at the bottom of this page.
Closing date: 11th January 2026
Shortlist date: 12th January 2026
Interview date: 19th January 2026
Location: Home Based with regular national travel
Since 1962 the National Autistic Society has been campaigning to transform lives, change attitudes and create a society that works for autistic people. In National Programmes we champion the rights and interests of autistic people and their families, making sure national policy and legislation to reflect their needs. We provide autism training and best practice services and want all autistic people to have access to services and support that fully meet their needs. We provide diagnostic services, training, accreditation, consultancy and conferences, designed to support all professionals and organisations.
The Supporter Fundraising team is responsible for managing and growing all supporter-led fundraising activity, including third-party challenge events, community fundraising, and our own portfolio of fundraising events. Together, our work generates over £1 million in income each year—vital funds that help the National Autistic Society achieve its mission: a society that works for autistic people.
Visit our website to find out more about who we are and what we do:
Who we are looking for:
We are seeking a proactive and creative Senior Events Fundraising Officer to join our dynamic team on a permanent basis.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about events fundraising and eager to take ownership of a diverse portfolio. You’ll play a key role in developing new fundraising events, supporting and inspiring colleagues, and delivering excellent supporter experiences that maximise income and impact.
The role will involve:
- Leading on a portfolio of owned and third-party fundraising events, including feasibility research, planning, marketing, participant recruitment, logistics, budgeting, and evaluation.
- Taking a lead role in the development of new fundraising events in collaboration with the Innovation Team, from research and proposals through to approval, delivery and evaluation.
- Providing first-class supporter care, ensuring participants feel valued and engaged, and that income and expenditure targets are met or exceeded.
- Working closely with marketing, press and PR colleagues to create and implement event promotion and communications plans, across both traditional and digital channels.
- Line managing and supporting Events Officers where appropriate, and deputising for the Events Fundraising Manager when required.
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and event providers to ensure effective delivery and the best possible experience for supporters.
- Overseeing volunteer recruitment and stewardship plans to increase engagement and retention.
The successful candidate will bring:
- Experience of planning and delivering fundraising events, with proven ability to meet financial targets.
- Strong relationship-building skills, with confidence in working with a wide range of stakeholders.
- Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
- A creative, innovative mindset and a passion for developing new fundraising opportunities.
- A commitment to delivering outstanding supporter care and improving supporter journeys.
This is a full-time, permanent role, for 35 hours per week. The salary for this position is £32,577 per year.
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What we can offer you:
- Auto-enrolled Pension Scheme
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Excellent induction, training and development programme including training about autism and opportunities to attend our conferences
- Online staff discount scheme for a range of benefits such as cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan & shopping discounts for places such as Asda, Tesco, Sainsburys, Halfords, Nike, Apple and loads more!
- Healthcare Cash Plan
- Life Assurance at 2 x base salary
- A portfolio of fantastic new salary sacrifices benefits and other flexible benefits private health, dental insurance, car salary sacrifice scheme, activity pass, holiday trading, enhanced pension & salary deduct loans (eligibility criteria may apply)
- Access to a 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme & counselling programme
- Free access to the Headspace App – a global leader in mindfulness and you can enrol up to three friends or family for free!
- Eligibility for a Blue Light Card
Where you will be working:
City Road, London / Homeworking / Hybrid
(Up to 20% national travel, including some evenings and weekends, as required.)
About our application process:
When providing a supporting statement, please refer to the job description and person specification and include any information that shows your suitability for the role.
For more information about this job, please contact Jonathan Littledale – Events Fundraising Manager ( ########### )
We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
For some roles, successful applicants will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding checks which will include additional references and criminal background checks.
Applications for this job are sought from anyone who is suitably qualified and experienced for the role but particularly welcome from those with a diagnosis of autism.
The National Autistic Society is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and adults who use our services and as such expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding checks.
We are an equal opportunities employer
Do you have the skills to develop clear, impactful policy that helps drive meaningful change? We’re looking for a Policy Officer to play a vital role in shaping Shelter’s policy agenda and strengthening our voice in the fight for home.
About the role
This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to use their policy skills to help end homelessness and improve housing in England. Working as part of Shelter’s Policy Team, you will be responsible for helping to develop Shelter’s policy and responding to government initiatives on a range of housing policy areas. It includes helping to develop innovative and workable proactive policy solutions to fix the housing emergency.
Role specifics
You’ll bring strong knowledge of social or economic policy and the ability to analyse complex issues in a wider context. You’ll have experience working with both quantitative and qualitative evidence to identify trends and develop clear, evidence-based solutions to structural social problems. You’ll also be confident in producing policy analysis that supports communications, campaign goals and the wider political landscape. A passion for tackling inequality and insight into the challenges faced by people experiencing homelessness, and an anti-racist approach to your work would all be valuable.
Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society.
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.
We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.
About the team
The team is seven people strong and sits within the Advocacy and Activism branch of the Communications, Policy and Campaigns division. Using the latest data, research and intelligence from our services, and working with people with lived experience, we analyse the problems in our housing system and identify effective and creative solutions.
About Shelter
Home is a human right. It’s our foundation and where we thrive. Yet everyday millions of people engaged in the housing emergency.
We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything.
We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.
Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist.
Safeguarding statement
Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.
Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
