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Prospectus are delighted to be supporting our client in their search for an Assistant Membership Secretary.
Are you a highly organised administrator who enjoys building relationships, providing exceptional service, and being at the heart of a thriving membership organisation?
Our client, Britain's oldest military organisation, is seeking an Assistant Membership Secretary to join its welcoming Court & Membership team. Combining a rich heritage with an active and engaged membership community, the organisation offers a unique working environment unlike any other organisation in London.
As the primary point of contact for members, you will play a pivotal role in delivering an outstanding membership experience. From managing member enquiries, subscriptions and renewals, to supporting governance meetings, coordinating membership events and overseeing onsite accommodation administration, this is a varied and highly visible position requiring professionalism, attention to detail and excellent interpersonal skills.
Working closely with colleagues across the organisation, you will support a membership of over 2,500 individuals, helping to ensure that every interaction reflects the high standards and traditions of the Company.
We are looking for someone who:
- Has strong administration and organisational experience.
- Enjoys working with people and building positive relationships.
- Delivers excellent customer service with confidence, warmth and professionalism.
- Has experience managing databases, records or CRM systems.
- Can provide administrative support to committees, including preparing papers and taking minutes.
- Is comfortable managing multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
- Appreciates the importance of tradition, etiquette and professionalism within a prestigious historic organisation.
In return, you'll receive:
- Salary of £40,000 to £42,000 per annum
- Generous 10% employer pension contribution
- Free lunch provided onsite
- Free access to onsite gym and swimming facilities (subject to eligibility)
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Life assurance and critical illness cover
- Employee wellbeing support
- The opportunity to work within one of London's most distinctive membership organisations
This role requires a minimum of three days per week onsite, together with flexibility to attend occasional evening events and ceremonial occasions throughout the year.
If you are a personable, proactive administrator who thrives on supporting people and enjoys working in a unique and prestigious environment, we would love to hear from you.
Due to the urgency of this vacancy we will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis and reserve the right to close our adverts early if required
As a specialist Recruitment Practice Prospectus is committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Prospectus invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.
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Creative Support is a national provider of social care with charitable status. We are seeking a capable and highly professional PA to support our audit and governance functions.
Creative Support delivers person-centred care and support to people across England with a wide range of needs. We are also a Registered Social Landlord managing around 1,000 units of supported housing.
This role inolves the provision of all necessary administrative, secretarial and organisational support to the Company Secretary, the Internal Audit Team and the Board of Trustees.
Internal Audit & Executive Support
- Provide dedicated PA and secretarial support to the Internal Audit Team, including inbox triage, diary management, and minute-taking.
- Service the Finance & Audit and Risk Committees by gathering report submissions, distributing packs, and taking formal minutes.
- Take discreet, verbatim minutes during sensitive investigations and formal reviews.
- Log and track internal finance incidents and support the administration of the Supported Holidays process.
- Provide flexible PA cover for Executive Team members during peak periods or absences.
- Coordinate administrative tasks for working groups, co-production forums, and corporate campaign events.
Governance & Board Support
- Coordinate board and committee calendars, meeting logistics, catering, and virtual links.
- Collate and distribute meeting packs, maintain the online Board portal, and track attendance records.
- Track post-meeting action items and assist the Company Secretary with governance filings and compliance tracking (e.g., trustee registers, conflict of interest forms, DBS renewals).
- Assist with AGM coordination, trustee recruitment administration, and site visit logistics.
- Book travel and accommodation for trustees and senior leaders, and process expense claims promptly.
General & Professional Responsibilities
- Serve as a welcoming first point of contact for trustees and members, triaging queries efficiently.
- Uphold strict confidentiality, data protection (GDPR), and equal opportunities policies.
- Embody Creative Support’s person-centered values in all interactions and commit to ongoing professional development.
Applicants for this role must be passionate about Creative Support’s work, values and ethos. You will have significant prior experience gained in a responsible secretarial or administrative role. Experience of working for a charity or a social care or public service organisation is desirable, but not essential. You will be proactive, professional and able to maintain confidentiality. You will be well-organised, able to prioritise work and to achieve deadlines.
You must have good communication skills with the ability to liaise effectively and coordinate the work of others. You must be helpful and responsive to requests for assistance. You will be willing to work flexibly in accordance with the needs of the organisation and trustees, including attending evening meetings (1-2 evening meetings a month).
A good standard of literacy is required and you must be competent in the use of IT and online applications including MS Word, Excel and Powerpoint. You will be conscientious and diligent in managing data and information and keeping records on behalf of the Company Secretary. You must be able to take direction and be accountable to the Company Secretary.
You must be committed to the principles of co-production as you will be expected to support the voice and active involvement of people we support in governance and quality assurance.
This job could be full time (37.5 hours) or part-time by agreement, subject to a minimum of 30 hours per week. This post is not suitable for home working. Our offices are readily accessible on public transport as we are based in in the centre of Stockport close to the mainline train station and with frequent buses to Manchester.
Creative Support is a welcoming and inclusive Equal Opportunities employer. We embrace diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and cultures. As a Disability Confident Employer we welcome applications from people with a disability, and as a proud Stonewall Diversity Champion we actively encourage applications from the LGBT+ community.
We will be interviewing for this role as suitable applications are received and may close this role before the closing date upon a successful candidate being appointed.
Vacancy Reference Number: 84516
Applications for this post must be submitted via the Creative Support website, quoting the above vacancy reference number.
Registered Charity
501 - 1000
Creative Support is a not for profit provider of person centered care and support
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Starting Salary: £44,766 - £48,225 (including London weighting)
Contract: Permanent
Location: UK, Hybrid working with a minimum of 40% of your time in theLondon Office
Job Profile
This role will lead CAFOD’s policy and advocacy work aimed at tackling the global climate crisis. The post holder will have a solid understanding of debates around climate change, in particular how it impacts climate-vulnerable countries in the Global South. You will bring knowledge of the causes of the climate crisis, and its solutions, particularly global financing needs. Working closely with CAFOD’s overseas partners, and within UK and global networks, this role will hold policy expertise on behalf of the organisation. This will involve developing policy positions and representing the organisation externally. The role will work closely with CAFOD’s government relations and campaigns colleagues to lobby decision-makers and mobilise supporters as part of our climate justice work. Sitting within the Advocacy, Policy & Campaigns team, the role is managed by the head of department.
Key Responsibilities
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Leading the development and delivery of CAFOD’s global climate justice advocacy strategy
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Working in partnership with UK and global organisations to develop evidence‑based policy positions
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Influencing UK, regional and global policy debates on climate change
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Representing CAFOD in coalitions, to decision makers, in church networks and at international forums
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Writing policy briefings, reports and communication outputs
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Building relationships with external stakeholders and decision makers and UK and global levels
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Ensuring advocacy is grounded in strong analysis, partner experience and a commitment to social and environmental justice
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Supporting advocacy work of partners and global networks on debt cancellation and financial system reform
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Providing strategic and technical advice across the organisation
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Any other relevant duties reasonably required
Person Specification
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Strong background working in climate policy and/or international development policy
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Excellent analytical and research skills and an understanding of how to form strategic policy positions
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Experience of developing strategic advocacy plans
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Experience of lobbying decision makers
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Background working with partners and coalitions, both in the UK and overseas
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills
CAFOD is a welcoming, supportive workplace committed to a safe, inclusive culture where everyone is respected.CAFODwill make reasonable adjustments at every stage of the recruitment process to ensure candidates with disabilities or individual needs are fully supported.
Safeguarding for Children and Vulnerable Adults
CAFOD recognises the personal dignity and rights of children and vulnerable adults, towards whom it has a special responsibility and a duty of care and respect. CAFOD, and all its staff and volunteers, undertake to do all in our power to create a safe environment for children, young people and vulnerable adults and to prevent their physical, sexual or emotional abuse. CAFOD is committed to acting at all times in the best interests of children and vulnerable adults, seeing these interests as paramount. Any candidate offered a job with CAFOD will be expected to adhere to CAFOD’s Safeguarding policy and sign CAFOD’s Code of Behaviour as an appendix to their contract of employment and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these documents.
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references, and appropriate screening checks can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. CAFOD also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.
Registered Charity
101 - 500
CAFOD is the official Catholic aid agency for England and Wales tackling poverty and injustice across the world.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.