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About GDI Hub
Our mission is to accelerate ideas into impact for a more just world - for disabled people, and all people. Our vision is for disability inclusion and social justice. We work towards a world without barriers to participation, where everyone has the opportunity to live a joyful life.
We are a world leading delivery and practice centre, an Academic Research Centre at UCL (University College London) and the first WHO Global Collaborating Centre on Assistive Technology (AT). We work in 40+ countries, with a reach of more than 64 million people since 2016, GDI Hub develops homegrown technologies alongside new knowledge and research.
In collaboration with global partners, we deliver accelerators and market shaping initiatives - building ecosystems with a focus on low-and middle-income countries. An Academic Research Centre and a Community Interest Company, our diverse portfolio and unique set up enable rapid translation of research into practice.
Launched in 2016 as a legacy of the London 2012 Paralympic Games, our office and research lab continue to be based on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, at UCL’s East London campus. GDI Hub is home to the UK Aid funded AT2030 programme which tests ‘what works’ to improve access to life- changing Assistive Technology (AT) for all.
We accelerate new solutions through innovative partnerships and multi-disciplinary thinking.
Our strategic goals include:
- Include: Create deep community leadership & engagement
- Inquire: Generate new evidence & insights.
- Incubate: Develop & test tech inspired solutions.
- Invest: Bring effective solutions to market.
- Integrate: Strengthen systems to make inclusion a reality.
- Impart: Educate & learn from change makers
Role Purpose
GDI Hub CIC is seeking an experienced PA/ Team Assistant to provide high-level support to its CEO and Academic Director as well as support the wider team.
The successful candidate will enable the CEO and Academic Director to be more effective by providing proactive administrative, communication, and operational support. The role will act as a key coordination point across the organisation, ensuring priorities are managed, diaries are coordinated, and that the CEO and Academic Director’s time is used strategically.
In addition, the candidate will also support the wider GDI Hub CIC team, particularly Operations, Comms and Project Delivery.
Across all elements of the role, the successful candidate will need to work with multiple colleagues and balance competing priorities. Responsibilities will include diary and time management, handling written communication, arranging national and international travel and logistics, event coordination, administrative support, and meeting and document preparation. This role will work closely with members of the GDI Hub team, with some interactions with external partners, collaborators and stakeholders.
We are looking for a candidate with strong organisation, administrative and communication skills. The ability to work in a changing environment is essential, as is a coordinated approach and willingness to take on new tasks.
Successful candidates will need to be proactive and organised with excellent attention to detail.
GDI Hub values inclusion as a core business success factor. We are a Disability Confident (Committed) employer and actively seek to attract employees from diverse backgrounds and particularly welcome applications for this role from disabled people and people from all cultural and faith backgrounds. The accommodation of reasonable adjustments is business as usual for us.
The role requires one day a week in our London based offices either in Stratford on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park or Euston Road.
Responsibilities
Personal assistant
- Manage complex calendars, scheduling internal and external meetings and setting reminders
- Prioritise appointments and resolve scheduling conflicts where these arise
- Ensure the CEO/Academic Directors time is used efficiently and plan for commitments in advance
- Track director credit/debit card spending and supply timely copies of receipts as required
- Collate/ process expense claims
- Monitor and manage inbox as required
- Point of contact for internal and external stakeholders
Travel & Logistics
- Arrange international travel, accommodation, transport and itineraries for both Directors and project staff
- Arrange travel visas for Directors
- Manage travel alterations and resolve issues promptly
Administrative Support
- Implement and maintain procedures/ administrative systems
- Support CEO/Director with line-management administration (1:1s, objective setting etc)
- Provide basic budget tracking and administration
- Maintain organised filing systems
- Draft and prepare routine correspondence
- Prepare presentations and documents
- Maintain accurate records and contact databases
- Provide IT support and troubleshooting where needed
Meeting & Document Preparation
- Assist CEO/Director with meeting prep as required
- Prepare agendas and collate meeting papers
- Take and distribute meeting notes/minutes where required
- Track actions and follow up on outstanding items
Team Assistant
- Process staff travel claims for payment, checking receipts and sign off from line managers
- Logistical support for UK based events inc. away days for venues, travel, materials
- Logistical support for project events and workshops (UK & overseas)
- Ad-hoc diary coordination for group events
- Contract management support; including due diligence info and evidence gathering
- Support Comms and other teams as required
This is not intended to be an exhaustive list and the need for flexibility, taking responsibility and working with other members of the team is required. The role-holder is expected to carry out any other related duties that are within their skills and abilities whenever reasonably instructed. This is a description of the role as it is at present. It is the practice of GDI Hub CIC to review role profiles regularly to ensure that they relate to the role being performed. These reviews will be carried out by the line manager in consultation with the role holder.
Experience and Qualifications
The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate the following criteria:
Essential:
- Experience of providing excellent PA support to Directors
- Strong attention to detail
- Professional written communication
- Excellent judgement and discretion
Desirable:
- Experience of providing high level PA support to multiple directors
- Experience of general administration
- Experience of working in a university setting
- Interest in working for a community interest company
- Interest/ knowledge of the disability sector
Skills and abilities
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with attention to detail
- Excellent organisational and time management skills, including the ability to work effectively on numerous projects simultaneously – both independently and collaborativelyExcellent computer literacy across all Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Confident to learn new computer packages with ease (e.g. bespoke University finance systems)
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise comfortably with all levels of staff external individuals
- Able to understand financial information
Attributes
- Patient and supportive
- Happy to use own initiative to suggest and try new approaches
- Adaptable and resilient with the ability to work effectively under pressure
- Flexible and excited to adapt to changing scenarios
- Personable and relatable
- Pride in creating streamline approaches to maximise outputs.
How to Apply
To apply for this role, please submit your CV and a covering letter via the 'Redirect to Recruiter' button describing how your skills and experience are relevant. Applications are considered as/when they come in so we encourage applying as soon as possible.
AI Policy
GDI recognises that candidates may wish to use AI to support their job application. However, over reliance on AI-generated content is discouraged and may diminish your chance of success. AI can be used to enhance your application with regards to spelling, grammar and structure. However, the content and writing style must be your own and be reflective of your own skills and experience and personalisation is essential to convey your individual skills, knowledge, and experiences effectively.
GDI does not use AI as standard to shortlist applications or select candidates for interview.
We have made every effort to make this process accessible. However, if for any reason you find it is not, please let us know and we will make an adjustment. We encourage early applications.
Reminder: Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
Global Disability Innovation Hub (GDI Hub) is an Academic Research and Practice Centre accelerating disability innovation for a more just world. Based
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for a Marketing Manager for a 12 month fixed term contract. The Young People’s Borough of Culture Marketing Manager will plan, manage and deliver the marketing and audience development campaigns for Hammersmith & Fulham’s Young People’s Borough of Culture programme.
The role will sit within the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre, who are taking responsibility for leading the Young People’s Borough of Culture programme on behalf of the Where Culture Connects H&F Cultural Compact. The lead partners for the programme are the Lyric, H&F Council and Earls Court Development Company, with the shared vision of implementing a new long-term model for young people, education and business sectors.
The role will oversee a discreet budget for promotion of programmes and events, which will span multiple disciplines, event types and locations across the borough. They will work closely with the Young People’s Borough of Culture working group and partner organisations to ensure audience targets are met, reaching a broad audience and ensuring the impact of the programme is appropriately highlighted.
Please download the job information pack below for full details of the post and how to apply.
‘‘The Lyric …it’s simply a theatre that thinks for itself.’’ A.A. Milne
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Publishing Assistant (12-month fixed-term contract)
Salary: £30,500
Reports to: Senior Assistant Editor
Application closing date: Wednesday 8 April
Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy subject to a high volume of suitable applications.
Purpose of job: Administrative support across the journal portfolio in managing the peer review process and in the general running of the editorial offices
Interview Date: Wednesday 29 April
About us
The British Ecological Society (BES) was the first ecology society to be established anywhere in the world.
We are now one of the biggest scientific societies for ecologists, with a membership of over 7,000 across 125 countries. We foster the study of ecology and support the ecology community at all stages of their careers through our journals, meetings, grants, and education and policy work. Our vision is for nature and people to thrive in a world inspired by ecology.
About you
We are seeking an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual to join our friendly publishing team at the British Ecological Society (BES) and support the team in the general running of the BES’ portfolio of ecology journals.
You’ll be looking to build a career in scientific publishing and be eager to learn from a team of internal colleagues and external academic editors. You’ll enjoy staying on top of a range of tasks and be great at working independently and as part of a busy team. You’ll have excellent attention to detail and be effective, friendly, and customer-oriented in your email communications.
The successful candidate will become part of a team seeking to excite and inspire our various audiences in ecology at a time when our science has never been more relevant for society.
About the role
Working across the BES journal portfolio, the Publishing Assistant will:
- Check in new submissions of scientific papers to ensure that manuscripts are complete and authors have adhered to journal policies before passing manuscripts on to Editors for content evaluation.
- In collaboration with the editorial team, monitor progress on manuscripts in the submission system to identify and help resolve potential bottlenecks in peer review.
- Assist in managing the journal inboxes, dealing with straightforward manuscript-related messages from authors, reviewers and external editors.
- Ensure that accurate records are maintained in the submission system on the processing of all manuscripts.
- Carry out post-acceptance checks on manuscripts and liaise with production team when requested, particularly during periods of annual leave for editorial office colleagues.
- Assist in regular performance statistics reporting across the journal portfolio.
- The post holder will also have some opportunity to learn about other aspects of editorial office management, including journal development and marketing and support promotion of articles via social media accounts and press releases.
Requirements
Essential
- Good attention to detail
- Ability to organise time and prioritise tasks effectively
- Adaptable, with good interpersonal skills
- Ability to communicate information clearly both face-to face and in writing
- Capacity to work both independently and within a team
- Experience with MS office products and, ideally, content management systems and databases
- Understanding of, and familiarity with, social media and other digital publishing tools
- Education to degree level (or equivalent)
- An interest in a career in STM journals publishing
Desirable
- An interest in ecological science
- A degree in a relevant subject area
Applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK. Successful applicants will need to provide evidence that they have the right to live and work in the UK. The BES is unable to provide visa sponsorship and unable to hire anyone living outside the UK.
To apply
Please follow the link below to apply for this role, providing your CV and a covering letter detailing why you are suitable for the role, along with answering the application question.
We would also value your time in completing a short EDI survey following your application. This survey is anonymous and plays no bearing in your application, but helps our work in making sure our recruitment is inclusive and diverse.
Benefits
4-day week
The BES offer a voluntary, opt-in 4-day working week model for all full time staff. Staff who opt-in may work 32 hours over 4 or 4.5 days at no loss of salary.
Leave
Employees receive 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 each year to a maximum of 30 days, plus additional leave between Christmas and New Years.
The BES also offers a generous paid sick leave policy.
Pension
The BES contributes the equivalent of 8% of your annual salary into a sustainable pension fund. You are welcome to top this up at with your salary at your own discretion.
Well-being
The Society runs monthly well-being activities, including social trips, creative courses and sustainable gifts.
Hybrid Working
BES staff are based at least 10 days per month at our office near Old Street in London.
We endeavour to make our new custom-designed office a relaxed environment, with a casual dress-code, free coffee, fresh fruit, pastries and toast, and regular social activities.
The office adjoins a beautiful canal where you can watch the local wildlife (currently many varieties of nesting birds!). We have dedicated break-out working space, and a dedicated private well-being room.
We are working towards a world inspired by #Ecology in which nature and people thrive.
This role will support the work of the World Obesity Federation in its role leading dissemination activities under a specific research consortium project; alongside support for intersecting areas of work across the WOF portfolio. Key activities will include: Developing content for website and social media from scientific outputs; using a media monitoring tool to gather relevant data and insights to support dissemination; and co-ordinating planning for webinar and event hosting and project participation at wider events. The role will liaise with cross-team colleagues to identify relevant dissemination opportunities, and support article formatting and submissions, alongside regularly engaging with project teams and wider stakeholders as relevant, and developing project reports. Additionally the role will support engagement of people with lived experience as part of project and wider activities.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for a Core Operations Assistant to join the Swindon and Gloucestesershire Mind team to provide day-to-day administrative support for core services and function within Swindon & Gloucestershire Mind, including supporting the Management Team and Senior Leadership Team.
Key responsibilities include:
• To effectively support all administrative arrangements and support as required by the CEO, Senior Leadership Team and Management Team.
• To undertake research and ad-hoc projects as needs arise or other duties may from time to time be necessary, that are compatible with the nature and grade of tis post.
• To be responsible for the inventory of hardware and systems.
• To be responsible for overseeing general correspondence as agreed with Senior Leadership Team, including but not limited to correspondence in relation to Recruitment and general enquiries not related to mental health support.
• To support with invoicing and managing correspondence from the Finance Inbox.
• To support with overseeing general equipment needs for all teams and take necessary actions as agreed with service managers.
• To be responsible for the administration of organizing Swindon & Gloucestershire Mind’s AGM, sending out invitations and logging responses.
• To support with the management of utilities contracts across core services and reviewing the efficiency and costs of each contract.
We provide advice and support to empower anyone in our local communities experiencing a mental health problem.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Communications Assistant
- 15 hours per week at £15.00 an hour (Actual salary £11,700 - FTE £27,300)
- Hours may be worked flexibly over a minimum of 3 days a week
- Home based with occasional prearranged in person meetings
The Communications Assistant will provide hands-on support to the Communications Manager in the ideation, creation and delivery of our regular external communications. This includes helping to grow our social media following, creating and scheduling content, sourcing and designing images, providing copywriting support, and responding to comments across our channels. The role will also involve drafting and scheduling newsletters and providing administrative support with our databases.
This is a 15‑hour‑per‑week role, with the potential to grow in the future. Ideally, we are looking for someone who can spread their hours across the week to support consistent content delivery, but we are open to discussing alternative working patterns for the right candidate.
The successful candidate will have experience in a communications, marketing or social media role. They will be proficient in Adobe Illustrator and have basic video editing and/or animation skills. Strong copywriting skills and the ability to adapt tone of voice for different channels are essential, as is confidence using Mailchimp or similar email marketing platforms.
We are a busy remote team, and this role offers plenty of scope to work autonomously and flexibly. You’ll gain experience across a wide range of areas and develop your skills in a supportive, hands‑on environment, with opportunities to contribute to the creative direction of our communications.
Closing date: 19th April 2026
Interviews: 29th April 2026
Our mission is to improve the lives of PDA children, PDA adults and their families. We are working hard to build awareness and understanding.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About The Connection at St Martin’s
We believe that no one should have to sleep rough on London’s streets, and that everyone should get the support they need to find a place to call home. We get to know every person we work with, understanding what they need to recover, helping them build on their strengths, and supporting them to find their own way home. Help us make London a city where no one sleeps rough on our streets.
London’s diversity is its biggest asset and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects London’s diversity at all levels. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability.
We particularly encourage applications from candidates with lived experience of homelessness who we believe are an essential asset in our sector.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and welcome the opportunity to consider flexible working arrangements.
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced and creative communications generalist who enjoys working across a wide range of activities and can bring our mission to life through powerful storytelling and effective communications.
In this role, you will ensure that the charity’s mission, values and key messages are reflected clearly and consistently across all communications. You will be confident working with the press and welcoming high-profile visitors, helping to raise the profile of our work and the people we support.
As a small charity, we value creativity and initiative. You will enjoy finding innovative ways to maximise impact, using a mix of media, digital channels and partnerships to share our story and reach new audiences.
Working closely with colleagues across the organisation – including the people who use our services – you will help ensure our communications are authentic, inclusive and grounded in real experiences.
You will also collaborate closely with colleagues in the Fundraising team to develop and deliver a series of innovative fundraising and awareness-raising campaigns, helping to engage supporters, grow income and increase understanding of our work.
Our strategy focuses on developing services in new ways, involving clients in every aspect of our work and strengthening collaboration across the sector. The Communications Manager will play a key role in helping the organisation communicate more effectively, building communications confidence across the team, and supporting the growth of our fundraising activity.
This role is a 12 month FTC.
Salary: £44,181 - £50,461 (scale points 29 – 35)
Closing Date: Sunday 19th April
Interview Date: Tuesday 28th April
Our Benefits
· 30 days holiday plus bank holidays
· Generous training budget, plus an annual personal training budget
· Enhanced Sick Pay Policy
· Enhanced family friendly policies
· Day off for moving house
· Hybrid working (depending on role requirements)
· Pension – 5% Employer, 3% Employee
· Cycle to Work Scheme
· Season Ticket Loan
· Employee Assistance Programme
· Reward Gateway (access to discount vouchers and cashback at the UK’s favourite retailers)
We are a London Living Wage employer
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About Us
The Association of Teachers of Singing (AOTOS) is the UKs leading organisation for singing teachers. A CIO dedicated to promoting excellence in singing teaching, we support our members through continued professional development, networking, training, and advocacy and aim to strengthen engagement, visibility, and growth within our sector.
We are seeking an experienced freelance Communications and Marketing Officer to lead and deliver our communications and marketing activity on a flexible, part-time basis.
Role Purpose
The Communications and Marketing Officer will manage the organisation’s communications channels and marketing activity, ensuring consistent, high-quality content that engages existing and potential new members, promotes activities, and enhances the organisation’s profile. This is a hands-on role requiring strong writing skills, digital marketing experience and coordination of print production and is supported by the organisation’s administrative assistant.
Key Responsibilities
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Social Media & Digital Marketing
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Plan, create, and schedule engaging content across social media platforms.
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Develop and manage a content calendar aligned with organisational priorities.
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Design and deliver paid social media advertising campaigns to promote membership, events, and key initiatives.
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Monitor performance metrics (engagement, reach, conversions) and optimise campaigns accordingly.
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Maintain brand consistency across all digital channels.
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Advertising (Digital & Print)
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Plan and coordinate advertising campaigns across social media and relevant print publications.
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Liaise with external publications and media partners to book and supply advertising content.
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Create advertising copy and visuals.
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Track effectiveness of advertising activity where possible.
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Newsletters & Member Communications
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Coordinate creation and distribution of regular member newsletters, compiling content created by the volunteer editorial team and ensuring layouts are engaging and in line with brand guidelines
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Ensure all events are advertised effectively to members via email, alongside social media campaigns
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Manage email marketing platform and mailing lists (ensuring GDPR compliance).
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Monitor open rates and engagement, making recommendations for improvement.
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Annual Printed Magazine & Online Peer Review Publication
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Coordinate the production of the organisation’s annual printed magazine including compiling content created by the volunteer editorial team, developing layouts and liaising with printers to sign-off of proofs and timely delivery to members
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Coordinate the production of the Voices of AOTOS online peer review publication (currently in development) including compiling content created by the volunteer editorial team, developing layouts and publishing online
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Coordination of advertising content within publications, with support from the Operations Manager
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Liaise with contributors, advertisers, and printers to ensure timelines are met.
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Website Content
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Maintain and update website content via CMS (wordpress).
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Draft news articles, announcements, and promotional copy as required.
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Population of member resources and other materials provided by the volunteer editorial team
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Ensure consistency of tone, messaging, and visual identity across all communications.
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Budgeting and Reporting
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Develop an annual budget proposal for marketing and communications activities for board approval and monitor activities against approved budgets.
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Provide regular updates to the board/leadership on communications activity and performance.
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Person Specification
Essential
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Demonstrable experience in communications and marketing, ideally in a membership or not-for-profit setting.
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Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
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Experience managing social media channels and paid advertising campaigns.
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Basic design skills (e.g., Canva or Adobe).
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Experience of budget development and management.
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Strong organisational skills and ability to manage production timelines.
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Ability to work independently and manage priorities within limited hours.
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Understanding of data protection and GDPR
Desirable
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Understanding of the arts education landscape and supporter of the sector.
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Experience working with designers and printers.
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Experience with CRM or email marketing systems.
What We Offer
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Flexible, remote working arrangements
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Opportunity to contribute to a well-respected organisation in the music education sector
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Supportive and collaborative volunteer-led team
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Meaningful role in a mission-driven organisation
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
The advertised hourly rate is for guidance and we are open to discussion regarding your usual rate. Please include details of this with your application.
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Our Administrative Assistant sits at heart of Trauma Recovery CIC, coordinating client enquiries and referrals, supporting the client facing team and working with our Operations Lead to ensure everything runs smoothly.
Trauma Recovery CIC’s Administrative Assistant is central to the organisation. The person in this role supports the
people accessing our services, the client facing team to provide the services, and the leadership team to ensure
accurate reporting to understand trends, needs and secure future funding.
They will coordinate referrals, booking initial appointments and sending information by email and post to those
who use the service and the professionals supporting them.
To support the team, they will ensure that the client management system runs smoothly, provide administrative
support and where possible tech support to the client facing team and ensure that records are accurate and up to
date.
To support the leadership team, they may coordinate events, research local services, support with completing
reports and funding applications and day to day ensure that communication between team members is clear.
Our Ideal Candidate
Our ideal candidate is someone who has the ability to communicate with the team, those using our services and professional with confidence and clarity, flexing their style to match the needs of the person they are communicating with.
They will have experience of working within a non-profit organisation.
They will have experience of using client management systems, Microsoft office suite.
They will have lived experience of recovery from trauma and be in a place in their own journey where they can use their experiences to empathise with others with similar experiences.
You will find more information about Trauma Recovery CIC, the role and how to apply in the application pack on our website
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Social Media and Digital Content Manager is central to shaping and delivering the Young Vic's social media and digital content strategies. This role will take ownership of the Young Vic’s social media channels, promoting the full scope of programming and projects and bringing the Young Vic’s brand and tone of voice to life for our online audiences. It will also lead the Young Vic's approach to digital storytelling and video content, finding innovative ways to engage new audiences in our programming and bring them closer to the artistic visions and processes behind our work. Cultivating digital partnerships is also key to this role; helping bring the Young Vic to new audiences.
Essential Skills
A strategic, pro-active and creative approach to social media and digital content
Sound knowledge and experience of managing social platforms
Experience briefing and booking freelance creatives, and producing video content
Experience managing social media campaigns and successfully driving reach and engagement online.
Proven copywriting and editorial skills
Experience using social media planning and publishing software, including Meta Business Suite
Knowledge of digital accessibility standards and a strong belief in inclusive content creation
A confident communicator with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent organisational and project management skills, and confidence in managing multiple priorities and stakeholders. Impeccable accuracy and strong attention to detail.
A collaborative approach, with the ability to engage multiple levels of stakeholders.
A pro-active self-starter who takes initiative and loves new challenges.
A passion for the work produced at the Young Vic, and its core mission
Experience managing budgets
For over 30 years, we’ve pioneered the use of beekeeping as a sustainable development tool, helping communities across Africa escape poverty while protecting biodiversity. Now we’re ready to scale our impact significantly — growing from £900K to £1.4M income within three years and expanding to new locations using our proven model.
The Opportunity:
This is a rare chance to lead a mission-driven organisation with huge potential. You’ll work with influential patrons including The Queen, Monty Don, Martha Kearney, Kate Humble, and Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, all ready to actively support our ambitious goals. You’ll manage a talented team of seven and work alongside seven committed trustees.
What we’re looking for:
We need a leader who
- Is genuinely passionate about environmental sustainability and poverty alleviation
- Can develop and execute ambitious fundraising strategies, including corporate partnerships and major donor relationships
- Brings financial acumen and strategic planning experience
- Enjoys managing and developing people—our small team is excellent and is keen to welcome great leadership
- Thrives on networking and relationship-building, actively seeking opportunities
- Is comfortable being the external face of the organisation with donors, corporates, and partners
- Has senior leadership experience (ideally in the third sector, though we welcome strong leaders from any sector)
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead strategic planning and organisational growth in partnership with the Board
- Act as chief fundraiser and spokesperson, personally engaging with high-level donors
- Develop corporate partnerships and ESG opportunities
- Manage and inspire our team of seven, fostering a culture of excellence
- Oversee a ~£1M+ budget and ensure strong financial management
- Deepen relationships with international partners in Ethiopia, Ghana, Uganda and beyond
- Build BfD’s profile and brand visibility
What we offer:
- Salary of £65,000-£70,000 (negotiable based on experience)
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Pension (flexible package)
- Hybrid working possible with minimum 3 days in our Monmouth office (important for team collaboration and partner engagement)
- The chance to lead a respected organisation through an exciting growth phase
- Opportunity to make a real difference to communities and biodiversity worldwide
Timeline:
Application deadline: 13th April 2026
Bees for Development is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace.
For over 30 years, we’ve pioneered the use of beekeeping as a sustainable development tool, helping communities across Africa escape poverty.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: London Diocesan House, Causton Street with flexibility to work from other areas
Hours: 24 hours per week (can be spread over 3 or 4 days)
Salary: £22, 264 (FTE £32,468)
Closing date: 17 April 2026
Interview date: 30 April 2026 (in-person)
The Diocese of London is looking to appoint a Ministry Administrator to support the Area Director of Ministry and the wider Stepney Area team.
Job Summary
This is a key role for someone with strong administrative skills, good judgement and a heart for supporting the work of the Church. The postholder will help provide the careful, dependable and confidential support needed for clergy discernment, development and training across the Stepney Area. The job description describes the role as providing comprehensive executive and operational support, requiring a high level of organisation, discretion, confidentiality and attention to detail.
This is an opportunity to make a valuable contribution behind the scenes to the life and ministry of the Diocese. The successful candidate will help to ensure that important processes are carried out smoothly, professionally and with care.
Job responsibilities
This is an opportunity to make a valuable contribution behind the scenes to the life and ministry of the Diocese. The successful candidate will help to ensure that important processes are carried out smoothly, professionally and with care. This includes:
• Supporting the Area Director of Ministry with day-to-day administration, communications and diary management
• Coordinating aspects of the ordination discernment process and maintaining accurate confidential records
• Liaising with clergy, candidates and other colleagues in a professional and welcoming way
• Supporting clergy development processes, training events and meetings
• Helping maintain well organised digital systems and administrative workflows
The role also includes support for records and data management, clergy development administration, occasional financial administration and event coordination.
Person Specification
- Highly organised and attentive to detail
- Able to handle confidential information with care and accuracy
- Proactive, dependable and able to work with initiative
- A thoughtful and professional communicator
- Confident using Microsoft 365 and other digital systems
- Willing to work flexibly when needed
- In sympathy with the Christian faith and, ideally, familiar with the life and structures of the Church of England, or willing to grow in that understanding
· Right to work in the UK
· The person will not require a basic DBS check
Please refer to the attached Job Description for the full details on Person Specification.
About the London Diocesan Fund
The London Diocesan Fund (LDF) is the employment body that serves and supports the Diocese of London and Church of England.
The Church of England in London is growing, vibrant and at the heart of communities throughout the capital. At the London Diocesan Fund, we seek to do everything we can to support this mission and growth, using our resources to help our parishes and chaplains to serve over 4 million people.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
The Diocese of London is committed to creating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive workforce which represents our context and wider community.
We are aware that those of Global Majority Heritage/United Kingdom Minority Ethnic (GMH/UKME), women, and disabled people are currently under-represented among our clergy and workforce, and we particularly encourage applications from those with the relevant skills and experience that will increase this representation.
Safeguarding
The Diocese of London is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
Benefits of working with us
The LDF offers a supportive working environment, opportunity for career development and the following financial benefits:
- Competitive remuneration package
- 27 annual leave days to rise to 30 after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays
- 15% employer pension contribution and salary sacrifice available
- Death in service benefit x3 of basic gross salary
- Enhanced maternity leave of six months full pay, after 12 months of employment
- Season ticket loans for public transport
- Access to Benenden Health Insurance
- EAP counselling through Health Assured
- Up to £100 for eye test and contribution to spectacles
- Two additional paid days for community volunteering
To apply:
Submit your application and CV online via Pathways. Please refer to the person specification and JD when you’re answering the application questions.
For more details, please see the full Job Description and Person Specification or visit the LDF Careers Page.
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This is a a unique opportunity has arisen within a national breastfeeding charity to support the organisation through an exciting new phase of development.
The ABM is a small but growing national charity. To support our expanding activity, we are creating a new role that provides comprehensive administrative and operational support across the organisation. The Team Support Officer will ensure the smooth running of core processes while also assisting colleagues working across all functions, including but not limited to, fundraising, communications, training, governance, and events.
This new post integrates and expands on previous administrative functions, providing flexible operational support across all areas of ABM’s work. It replaces the former Administrator and Admin Assistant roles, bringing together core administrative functions with additional capacity to support ABM’s strategic growth.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for a Campaigns Assistant (New Parent Leave Cover), to support the Campaigns and Movement Building team in delivering campaigns to stop new oil and gas fields and accelerate a fair phase-out of oil and gas in the UK. The Campaigns Assistant will play a key role in ensuring campaign infrastructure runs smoothly and that mobilisation activities, stakeholder communications, and campaign logistics are effectively coordinated.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity to help SARSAS realise it’s vision of a world without sexual violence, through supporting our ambitious fundraising and communications team.
Our Fundraising and Marketing Assistant will be engaging with our supporters, support our training programmes, raising awareness and fundraising campaigns and use their creative skills to produce compelling digital content.
You will directly support fundraising and comms with administrative support, including responsibility for maintaining accurate records on our CRM database.
As Fundraising and Marketing Assistant, you will also raise SARSAS’s profile through agreed external communications along with supporting internal communications within the organisation.
This is a varied and busy role within a collaborative and supportive environment.
About You
Our Fundraising and Marketing Assistant will be passionate and creative individual with some previous administration experience and a keen interest in fundraising and marketing. You have an enthusiastic personality and are willing to learn with strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise your own workload. Your strong attention to detail and excellent written and verbal communication skills make you an ideal candidate for his role.
You’ll be excited by the opportunity to join SARSAS and looking to develop your career in Fundraising and Marketing.
About SARSAS
SARSAS exists to relieve the trauma and distress, and help rebuild the lives, of survivors who live in Somerset, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, North Somerset and BANES, who have experienced any form of sexual violence, at any point in their lives.
SARSAS also campaigns and raises awareness about rape and sexual violence to change the narrative about sexual violence and enable survivor’s voices to be heard. Partnership work with a range of agencies locally and nationally is a priority to enable social change.
SARSAS works to feminist principles: this underpins both what our service is and how it is run. Our work is guided by a trauma-informed approach which understands how traumatic experiences can impact on survivors and keeps an awareness of the effects of trauma at the forefront of our approach to support.
Equality, diversity, and inclusion
At SARSAS we strive to create a workplace that reflect the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. We want to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates diverse voices. We actively encourage applicants with protected characteristics to apply.
We are committed to taking an inclusive approach to recruitment and selection whilst ensuring there is no discrimination in our processes and that our team and prospective employees are treated fairly, with respect and without bias. Reasonable adjustments to the interview process can be made to accommodate additional requirements. Applicants are encouraged to highlight any specific adjustments needed to enable participation in the recruitment process.
Contract information
Salary: £ 25,500 pa FTE
Hours: 22.5 hours per week
Based: Bristol with up to 50% working from home available
Contract: 6 month fixed term
Applicants will undergo a basic criminal record check before employment starts.
How to apply
Closing date for applications is Midnight on Monday 13th April 2026.
Interviews will be held on Thursday 30th April 2026. Please ensure you are available for an interview on this date.
Interviews will be held in person in our Bristol but please indicate in your application if this is not possible so we can consider an alternative.
Support for people of all genders affected by rape or any kind of sexual assault or abuse at any time in their lives.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.

