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Team: Legacy Administration
Location: Chelwood Gate, East Sussex (Office based each Monday, Wednesday & Friday with some flexibility)
Work pattern: 35 hours per week
Salary: Up to £28,454.94 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Cats Protection are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity, and we’re seeking an ambitious, knowledgeable and compassionate individual to assist our Legacy Admin Team
Will you join us and make life better for cats?
Responsibilities of our Legacy Assistant:
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As the Legacy Assistant you will be part of the Legacy Admin Team which is responsible for the administration of all legacies left to Cats Protection, ensuring that our supporters’ final wishes are fulfilled and their legacies are able to help as many cats as possible.
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The role will involve providing administrative assistance to the Legacy Admin Team, including the accurate and timely recording of all legacy notifications, being the main point of contact for all queries legacy related and administering our Branch legacy allocation process. The successful candidate will also manage their own case of pecuniary legacies, undertaking regular reviews to ensure payment is received.
About the Legacy Assistant:
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Our team is responsible for the administration of all legacies left to Cats Protection, ensuring that our supporters’ final wishes are fulfilled and their legacies are able to help as many cats as possible.
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We sit within the Marketing & Income Generation Directorate
What we’re looking for in our Legacy Assistant:
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Experience of using and managing/maintaining a database
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Experience in a public facing/customer service role
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Experience of admin activities such as preparing reports, writing letters, managing and triaging email inbox, tracking responses and maintaining records
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills and able to communicate well with a wide range of people
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Good attention to detail, organised and methodical
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Able to work as part of a team and build relationships with relevant teams and stakeholders both internally and externally.
What we can offer you:
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Range of health benefits
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26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
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Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing
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and much more, which you can learn about
Interested? Here’s how to apply:
Application closing date: 31st August 2026
Virtual interview date: Week commencing 14th September 2026
Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.
If successful, your recruitment journey will include:
1. Anonymised application form
2. Virtual interview via Microsoft Teams
Please emailif you require any adjustments to be made for you to complete your application or to participate in the recruitment journey.
Making a better life for cats, because life is better with cats
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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!
We're the UK's specialist blood cancer charity and our vision is clear: we’re here to beat blood cancer. We fund world-class research; provide information and support to patients and their loved ones; and raise awareness of blood cancer.
The Supporter Relations Team plays a pivotal role in building relationships with our supporters and assisting our fundraising team to raise vital funds that will support our mission to beat blood cancer within a generation.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with great communication, organisation and interpersonal skills. The main purpose of this role is to deliver excellent customer service to our supporters through written and verbal communication, and ensure efficient administration of donations and maintaining accurate data on our CRM system.
The role of Supporter Relations Assistant would suit someone energetic, organised and confident at communicating. As the first point of contact for our supporters, you will be able to build a rapport with supporters over the telephone, have good written communication skills and be a quick learner. You will also have experience of using a CRM or database, which will be vital when processing donations and recording communications with supporters. The role is varied and fast paced and requires efficiency and accuracy, as well as teamwork.
There are some tasks within this role which must be completed in the office, and therefore you will be required to work within a hybrid team where your week will be split working from home and the office.
We research, we support, we care. Because it’s time to beat leukaemia, lymphoma, myeloma and all types of blood cancer.



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Contract: 8-month fixed term
Hours: 20 per week (flexible across the week)
Location: Remote or hybrid working at our head office in Aldgate, London (depending on preference)
Annual leave: 33 days (plus eight bank holidays)
- enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, and shared parental pay
- family-friendly policies
- 8% employer pension contribution (Aviva)
- life assurance cover at 3 x annual salary
- health cashback plan (Medicash): employee cover plus up to four dependent children
- 24/7 virtual GP access (UK registered), plus access to Best Doctors
- confidential employee assistance programme (Medicash)
- access to a wellbeing app
- flexible working options including hybrid working, flexible working patterns such as part-time, compressed hours, and more*
- learning and development opportunities including bespoke training and access to LinkedIn Learning)
- commitment to employee health and wellbeing. We have a Menopause Friendly accreditation and are a Disability Confident employer
Dementia UK’s Mass Participation team is growing! We are looking for a Challenge Events Assistant to join us for an 8-month fixed term contract to support the delivery of additional own place runners as a result of the 2027 Double TCS London Marathon.
Working closely with our Challenge Events Executives and Assistants, you will primarily support the day-to-day delivery of our London Marathon activity. You’ll be a key point of contact for supporters, communicating regularly by phone, email and SMS, providing excellent stewardship and helping with the administration and logistics of the 2027 Double TCS London Marathon. You’ll also support with activity across the wider Challenge Events program.
Whilst the Mass Participation team come to our head office in Aldgate, London twice a week, we have flexible working arrangements for this role, so you can choose to be remote or hybrid. Some flexibility will be needed to travel to the office nearer the time of the 2027 London Marathon and to attend the event to support event logistics.
We are looking for you to be organised, enthusiastic and detail-focused, and have strong administrative and customer service skills. You’ll be confident communicating by phone, email and SMS, comfortable working with databases and data, and able to prioritise a varied workload. Previous experience in an administrative or fundraising environment would be an advantage, but most importantly, you’ll bring a collaborative approach and willingness to learn.
If you would like to be part of a collaborative team delivering an exciting year of challenge events and have the opportunity to develop your fundraising and supporter stewardship experience, whilst helping our supporters make a difference for families affected by dementia, then apply now.
This role is subject to a Basic DBS check.
Our culture
In addition to a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, we truly value our people. It’s important for us to create a workplace culture that looks after our people to support them in achieving their full potential. You will become part of a diverse and dedicated team who are supported to use and develop their skills. We recognise and value the key role you will play in delivering our strategic plans for the benefit of those living with dementia.
Our staff have a voice. Representatives from different roles and levels across the organisation lead and positively contribute to our working groups around health and wellbeing, menopause, and equity, diversity and inclusion.
Our supportive and nurturing workplace culture has recently earnt us recognition as the Sunday Times Best Place to Work in the non-profit and charities sector 2025 (big organisation).
Dementia UK is proud to welcome everyone. We aim for a truly inclusive culture with talented, diverse teams that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. We celebrate differences and individuality and encourage everyone to join us and be their whole selves always.
Dementia UK is a Disability Confident employer. If you would like support to make an application or to tell us you are applying under the Disability Confident scheme.
By applying to join Dementia UK, you acknowledge that in the event you are successful for the role, any offer and your ongoing employment will be conditional on you having or obtaining the right to work in the UK.
*Please note that any decision on flexible working is based on business needs
We expect this role to attract high interest and may close it before the advertised closing date. To avoid disappointment, we recommend submitting an application at your earliest opportunity.
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The Bishop of Sheffield is seeking to appoint a new Senior Personal Assistant. This is a high-profile and pivotal appointment, providing an exciting opportunity to work closely with the Bishop at the heart of the Diocese of Sheffield. We are looking for a dynamic, highly organised and proactive individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment, can manage competing priorities and work confidently with initiative and discretion. The role is predominantly office-based, with flexibility to work remotely at times, and is based in a friendly and busy office in a pleasant and beautiful environment. It requires someone who can work effectively and independently while being a collaborative and valued member of the wider Bishop's team.
This is a significant and high-profile appointment, and we are looking for someone who will become a trusted member of a dedicated team based at Bishopscroft. The role is exceptionally varied, busy and demanding and immensely rewarding, providing support across every aspect of the Bishop's ministry - from diocesan leadership and parish life to national Church responsibilities, civic engagements and his work in the House of Lords.
The successful candidate will be someone who thrives in a high-volume, fast-paced environment where priorities can change quickly. You will be highly organised, able to exercise sound judgement and manage complex competing priorities with good humour and grace. You will need to be an excellent communicator, comfortable dealing with people from all walks of life, and able to handle sensitive and confidential matters with discretion.
Although much of the role is practical and administrative, its purpose is much broader. By ensuring that the Bishop's office runs smoothly and efficiently, you will play an important part in supporting his ministry and the mission of the Diocese of Sheffield to flourish and grow.
Whether you are already familiar with the life of the Church of England or are bringing valuable experience from another sector, if you believe your skills and experience match what we are looking for, we would be delighted to hear from you. A sympathy for the Christian Faith is essential.
1. PROVIDING EFFICIENT PA SUPPORT TO THE BISHOP OF SHEFFIELD
* Advanced planning and management of the Bishop's diary
* Organising all appointments and providing practical briefings about the arrangements made for all visits and meetings
* Preparing the Bishop's papers for all meetings and maintaining an efficient system for tracking papers
* Planning and organising the Bishop's travel arrangements in the UK and abroad
* Dealing promptly with all incoming correspondence and drafting replies
* Receiving and dealing with all emails in the PA's inbox and that of the Bishop
* Opening and allocating incoming post and dealing with letters where appropriate
* Handling a wide range of telephone enquiries with confidence, diplomacy, and tact - answering questions directly or passing them on to the Bishop or Chaplain or other appropriate source of information
2. GENERAL OVERSIGHT AND RUNNING OF THE BISHOP'S OFFICE
* Welcoming all visitors and arranging catering as necessary
* Ensuring that the office is kept tidy and all necessary equipment is purchased and maintained
* Daily filing and overseeing the management of all paper and computerised filing systems
* Organising the archiving of papers as appropriate
* Ensuring that the office database is kept up to date
* To be present at some meetings and at the Bishop's direction to take notes
* Delegation of work to the Administrative Assistant
3. FINANCE
* Managing a budget in excess of £100K and dealing with all day to day financial matters including the bishop's expenses
* Managing the day to day running of all bank accounts held by the bishop in his corporate capacity
* Transferring money, making payments and keeping records as required
* Administering the Bishop's Official Expenses account
* Administering the Bishop's Discretionary account
* Applying for grants from various funds, including the Lady Hastings Charity, by preparing applications, organising and recording all monies received and providing reports to the charities on how the monies was used
* With the advice of the Bishop and his Senior Staff, allocating holiday grants and making appropriate payments
4. MANAGEMENT OF BISHOPSCROFT
* Payment of all household bills including regular review of utility providers
* Liaison with Church Commissioners' Agent concerning all upkeep and repairs
* Making arrangements for convenient appointments for servicing and any work required
* Organising the purchase and installation of items for the Bishop's House on behalf of Bishoprics
* Liaising with the IT support advisors and organising IT provision at the office
* Maintaining the house inventory
5. HOSPITALITY
* Planning and organising catering for a range of social events each year, including the termly civic dinners and evening suppers
* Managing arrangements for the biennial Bishop's Garden Party
* Coordinating a week of Summer Term evening receptions (held in alternate years to the Bishop's Garden Party)
* Venue management and liaison
6. SUPPORTING THE WORK OF THE DIOCESE
* Organising the recruitment process for all senior appointments in the Diocese, including the advertising of posts and the logistics of all meetings and interviews
* Distributing information and organising arrangements for Deanery Days across the Diocese
* Working with the Bishop's Chaplain to agree and confirm dates for confirmations
* Supporting the Bishop's Chaplain with the clergy ministerial development review (MDR) process, including maintaining the database and collating and filing completed reviews on a two-year cycle.
* Supporting the Bishop's Chaplain in managing enquiries and maintaining up-to-date records of those holding the Bishop's Permission to Officiate (PtO).
* Confirming with the appropriate church leader, lay or ordained, the purpose of each parish visit; making all practical arrangements and briefing the Bishop beforehand
7. CIVIC VISITS
* Planning and organising a programme of visits to individuals, institutions, workplaces and events across the region with a focus on extending the reach and mission of the Church
* Responding to all invitations for the Bishop to attend civic events and meetings outside the Church
8. NATIONAL CHURCH
* Collating all papers and making the logistical arrangements for the Bishop's work related to General Synod, the House of Bishops, College of Bishops, the Archbishops' Council and any other national and regional meetings
* Managing the Bishop's Church Commissioner Trustee commitments, including maintaining the diary, preparing meeting papers and ensuring all relevant documentation is available in advance of meetings
* Engagement with the PA network and key members of the NCI staff
9. HOUSE OF LORDS
* Liaising closely with the Bishop's Parliamentary and Policy Researcher on the Bishop's schedule in the House of Lords
* Assisting with papers relating to the Bishop's role in the House of Lords
* Processing the Bishop's monthly HOL expense claim
10. ORGREAVE INQUIRY
* Liaising closely with the Orgreave Inquiry Secretariat to coordinate the Bishop's involvement, including managing meeting requests and maintaining the diary
* Completing the Bishop's monthly fees timesheet and expense proforma
11. LINE MANAGEMENT and Development of the Administrative Assistant
* Carrying out other duties as and when required
Qualifications / Education / Experience
* Educated to degree standard or with relevant secretarial qualifications and equivalent work experience
* Previous PA and administrative experience reporting to a senior manager
* Finance processing and accounts management
* Must be able to handle confidential information
* Experienced in dealing with people at all levels
* Ability to prioritise effectively
Knowledge, Skills, Attributes
* In sympathy with the vision, aims and objectives of the Church of England and the Diocese of Sheffield
* The ability to understand and apply the priorities of the Bishop's ministry when allocating diary appointments
* Well presented work with a meticulous eye for detail
* Ability to show initiative and work with minimal or no supervision
* Excellent communication skills both oral and written, including a competent and friendly telephone manner
* Good interpersonal and diplomatic skills with the ability to deal with people from all walks of life with courtesy and on occasion appropriate firmness
* Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality and handle sensitive issues with discretion
* Well organised, methodical and the ability to manage competing priorities
* Ability to work calmly under pressure and meet deadlines
* Ability to work independently and as a member of a team and the wider household
* Competent in the use of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
* Proficient in the use of databases and CRM systems for maintaining accurate records, managing contacts, and producing reports
* Excellent word processing skills from manuscript and audio
* Good literacy and numeracy skills
DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS
* Detailed knowledge of the Church of England, its structures and practices
* Understanding and interest in the Bishop of Sheffield's ministry
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.



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An exciting opportunity to join the team as a Bar and Catering Assistant to work in the Engine Shed Café both in the daytime and for events. Main duties of this role will include, serving customers and setting up for and working a range of student and external events.
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Supporter Care Assistant
Fixed Term Contract | 3 days per week
Are you highly organised, people-focused and confident providing excellent customer service? Do you enjoy helping people feel welcomed, supported and connected?
Scripture Union is looking for a Supporter Care Assistant to join our Mobilisation Team on a fixed term basis. This role plays an important part in helping us care well for our supporters, customers and wider community, ensuring they receive a positive, efficient and engaging experience whenever they connect with us.
About the role
As Supporter Care Assistant, you will act as one of the first points of contact for enquiries and help support the smooth running of our supporter and customer care processes.
You will be involved in:
- Responding to enquiries by phone, email, website and post
- Processing orders, subscriptions, donations and Direct Debits
- Supporting fundraising activity and mobilisation campaigns
- Maintaining accurate records on our CRM system
- Working closely with colleagues and external partners to fulfil orders and communications
- Encouraging engagement with Scripture Union’s ministry and wider work
About you
We are looking for someone who enjoys working with people and takes pride in providing excellent service. You may already have experience in a customer-facing, administrative or supporter care role, or you may be looking to develop your skills further in this area.
You will be someone who:
- Communicates warmly and professionally
- Is organised and able to manage a varied workload
- Has good attention to detail
- Is confident using systems and handling data accurately
- Can work to deadlines and follow processes carefully
- Is supportive of Scripture Union’s mission and values
Invest in our mission, as we invest in you:
Our Benefits:
- 23 days holiday (pro rata) + bank holidays + 5 volunteering days
- Up to 12% pension contribution
- Life insurance
- Free Bible Reading Guides
- Enhanced family leave
- Asupportive, faith-filled environment where your work has eternal impact
Occupational Requirement
Scripture Union is a Christian charity committed to sharing the good news of Jesus with children and young people. Therefore, this role carries an occupational requirement for the successful applicant to be a practising Christian, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010. The successful candidate will be expected to actively support and work in accordance with Scripture Union's Christian ethos, mission and values.
Safeguarding
Scripture Union is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. The successful candidate will be required to undergo a satisfactory Basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check as part of our safer recruitment process.
If this describes you, and you are in agreement with the aims and beliefs of Scripture Union, then we would like to hear from you. To apply for this role, download a copy of the job profile. You will need to upload your CV (2 A4 pages max) and a covering letter (2 A4 pages max) detailing how your skills and experience reflect the Job Profile, via Charity Jobs.
Scripture Union is a Christian charity that exists to see a new generation with a vibrant faith in Jesus.



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Job title: Retail Assistant
Directorate: Retail, Services and Operations
Location: Scarborough
Hours: 15 hours per week, 2 days over 7, with one working day at the weekend
Closing date: 25th August 2026
Permanent or Fixed Term: Permanent
We are currently looking for a Retail Assistant to join our Retail, Services and Operations team at our shop in Scarborough.
As a Retail Assistant, you will support the Shop Manager and Deputy Shop Manager and work alongside volunteers, playing an active part in running a successful Charity Shop. This includes stock management, merchandising, operating the till and providing excellent customer service.
You will need to be committed to creating a welcoming professional atmosphere and demonstrating the values of Yorkshire Cancer Research. You will also be a passionate and enthusiastic ambassador for the charity and its work.
To be considered for this role, you will ideally have worked in a retail environment, have a basic understanding of Microsoft Office programmes, good communication skills and the ability to motivate yourself and others.
The closing date for applications is 25 August 2026
To apply please submit a CV and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role via our website. Please read our privacy notice before applying.
We positively encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds. If we can make any reasonable adjustments to support your application, please contact us via our webiste.
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Job title: Programme Assistant, Enquiries
Line manager: Team Leader, Enquiries (Senior Officer, Enquiries, in Team Leader’s absence)
Salary: £30,000
Type of contract: Permanent
Start date: Late October 2026 or shortly thereafter
Benefits:
- Challenging and rewarding work, always life-changing, sometimes lifesaving
- Competitive salary
- Team and individual training opportunities, including dedicated training budget and team lunch and learn activities monthly
- Commitment to personal development, including opportunities to develop skills and experience to support wider Cara strategy participating in working groups, contribute to office improvement initiatives
- Hybrid working, home and office (minimum 2 days each week in the London office)
- Eight hours each day Monday – Friday, with flexible working by arrangement around core hours of 10am – 4pm
- 25 days annual leave entitlement plus Bank Holidays and two weeks Christmas and New Year office closure
- 8% employer pension contribution
- Wellbeing support, access to counselling when required, Mental Health First aid and supportive small team environment
- Convenient office location at Elephant and Castle, close to Tube (Bakerloo and Northern lines) and bus routes
Role purpose statement: The Programme Assistant, Enquiries, plays a vital administrative role in the Fellowship Programme working directly with academics facing immediate risk in their home countries. The role exists to provide effective and efficient administration, completing due diligence tasks and onward signposting to prospective applicants. Duties include managing an individual caseload of applicants, assisting prospective applicants and administrative support for general enquiries, the Enquiries team as well as support across the Fellowship Programme when needed.
Organisational Background
The Council for At-Risk Academics is a UK-registered charity founded in 1933 under the leadership of William Beveridge, to assist academics suffering persecution under the rise of Nazism and facilitate their continued work in safety. Sixteen Cara Fellows from the 1930s and 1940s became Nobel Laureates, and many more innovators in their fields, including, Nikolaus Pevsner, Lise Meitner and Karl Popper.
Cara has been a lifeline to academics at risk for over 90 years enabling them to continue their teaching and research in safety, as and when world events have placed them in the line of fire: Hungarian Uprising, Cold War, Apartheid South Africa, Iran, Latin American Juntas, Vietnam, Kosovo, DRC, Rwanda, Sudan, Zimbabwe etc. and, more recently Iraq, Turkey, Yemen, Palestine, Syria, Afghanistan and Ukraine.
Today, our Fellowship Programme convenes a network of 135 UK universities in the UK to secure research placements for at-risk academics and support for their families, continuing a longstanding commitment of protecting academics and preserving their knowledge and expertise.
Cara Objectives‘To assist academics who have been, or are at risk of being, subject to discrimination, persecution, suffering or violence on account of race, religion, nationality, membership of a particular social group, or political opinion, to relieve needs among them and their dependants and ensure that their specialist knowledge and abilities can continue to be used for the benefit of the public.’
‘To advance education by supporting academics and their educational institutions in countries where their continuing work is at risk or compromised, to ensure that such academics and institutions can continue to fulfil their critical role as educators for the public benefit.’
Role & Responsibilities
Casework
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Signposting prospective applicants to the application form.
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Manage own caseload, preparing cases for eligibility review, including arranging calls to speak with applicants, booking English language tests, and gathering all relevant documentation.
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Escalating complex cases to the Team Leader as required.
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Maintain accurate and GDPR-Compliant records of casework activity.
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Researching international affairs to develop understanding about risks applicants face.
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Attending weekly case review meetings with the team.
Administration
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Provide general administrative and logistical support, including answering phone enquiries.
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Manage the general enquiries inbox, alongside another colleague, answering emails about the enquiries’ process, the Fellowship Programme and Cara.
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Signpost enquiries to relevant colleagues internally and to other organisations where applicable.
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Assist with compilation of reports to funders.
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Present and collect data on general enquiries and applications to the Programme.
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Ensure safekeeping of confidential information.
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Maintain excellent detailed records of correspondence, documents, and activities.
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Provide administrative support to colleagues on projects across the organisation as required.
Managerial Support
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Take part and contribute to Cara wide working groups across a range of research and strategy topics, including contributing to efficiency improvements.
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Provide advice and guidance to colleagues where applicable.
Ad Hoc Responsibilities
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Show adaptability and willingness to take on additional work when necessary.
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Support the Fellowship Programme and Cara as a whole with ad hoc responsibilities.
Responsibilities also include related activities that might arise in relation to the Fellowship Programme and Cara's other programmes as required by the Chief Executive and Deputy Chief Executive & Fellowship Programme Manager, and other senior colleagues.
Person Specification
Essential:
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Bachelor’s degree
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Fluent English (spoken and written)
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Proactive with a willingness to learn and contribute to a growing organisation
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Confident and empathetic with strong interpersonal and communication skills
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Ability to remain adaptable and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
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Keen team player who is ready to support and help colleagues
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Excellent record keeping and attention to detail
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Ability to work independently in a hybrid work setting
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Good time management with ability to manage competing priorities and work to deadlines
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Understanding of issues of confidentiality
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Ability to handle difficult conversations with sensitivity and resilience
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Interest in and commitment to the work of Cara
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Confident using Microsoft package
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Awareness of current global issues
Desirable
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Master’s or equivalent experience
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Casework experience
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Arabic language skills are desirable. Other foreign languages (such as Farsi/Dari, Pashto, Ukrainian and Russian) will also be considered
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Salesforce/CRM software experience
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Lived experience or experience in supporting people who’ve gone through forced migration or other forms of severe adversity
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be willing to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check if offered this position.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an initial online interview on the week starting 21st September and if successful, will be required to attend an in-person interview at our office in London on the week starting 28th September. If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the process, please mention this as part of your application.
Our staff team is a small (approx. 20 staff), committed and dedicated team, who works with our organisational values of Community & Collaboration, Trust & Integrity and Resilience through Knowledge & learning, we welcome applications from those with diverse identities and you will find a warm and welcoming team, committed to the highest standards as we seek to support those at risk around the world.
Application Instructions
Please send a CV along with a cover letter in response to the screening questions below. Applications that do not follow this guidance will not be considered.
At Cara, we do not utilise AI tools at any stage during the recruitment process, and all applications we receive are reviewed by at least two members of our team.
We recognise that whilst artificial intelligence can be a useful tool in preparing a job application, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action.
Applicants may find AI useful for:
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Refining and clarifying ideas and thoughts in your application
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Researching publicly available information about Cara
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Checking spelling, grammar and clarity of your answers
However, we ask you to refrain from using AI for:
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Generating responses to application questions and copying these into your application
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Inventing or exaggerating your skills and experiences
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Using live AI during interviews to answer questions
We tend to find that applications that rely too heavily on AI-generated responses are not as competitive, and at Cara we value answers informed by personal experiences. We may also reject applications where AI has been used inappropriately.
Please respond to the following questions in your cover letter (max. 2 pages).
- What interests you about Cara and the work of supporting at-risk academics, and how do your experience and skills relate to this role? (max 500 words)
- Describe a specific situation in which you had to manage competing priorities? How did you approach the situation? (max 250 words)
- Tell us about a time when you had to deal with a person who was in a vulnerable situation. How did you handle this and what did you learn from this experience? (max 250 words)
We reserve the right to close applications for this role early if we receive a high number of applications.
Cara provides help to academics in immediate danger, those forced into exile, and those who remain and work in their home countries despite the risks.
About the Role
x2 Fixed term contracts for 3 months (1:30pm till 9pm) (starting September)
We are looking for a reliable and motivated Warehouse assistant to join our Trading Service team. You will play a key part in ensuring the accurate picking, packing and despatch of customer orders, contributing to safe, efficient warehouse operations and high levels of customer satisfaction.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, takes pride in accuracy, and thrives as part of a supportive team.
The role includes accurate order picking and packing, use of warehouse and postal systems, stock control support, and maintaining high housekeeping and safety standards.
Warehouse experience is essential, along with good IT skills and the ability to work well as part of a team. Limited evening and weekend working is required, with time off in lieu.
Permanent
16 hours over 2 days to include Sundays and Bank Holidays
£10,681.08
Location: Castle Bromwich
Benefits include but not limited to:
-Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
-We match up to 8% pension
-Free counselling service
-Opportunities to develop and widen your skills
-2 days of paid volunteering time per annum to support another part of the organisation
About us:The Children's Society has been helping children and young people in this country for over 140 years. We deliver essential local services that provide safe, trusted support to children and young people during times of significant need.
We run over 100 retail shops covering the whole of the UK - every one of these shops play a vital role in our mission to providing support to children and young adults. Every day we're changing the lives of children in this country for the better - and with your help, tomorrow we can be there for even more.
About the role:This role sits within our Retail Domain, which transforms donated goods into vital income to support young people across the UK. You'll play a key part in our Castle Bromwich shop, supporting the shop manager to manage the team to deliver excellent customer service, community engagement, and income generation. As part of this role, you will be required to follow a shift of 2 days to work Sundays and bank holidays.
We're looking for a passionate and motivated Assistant Manager with the ability to lead people, grow a volunteer team and assist the shop manager to drive shop profits, driving improvements that strengthen the shop's performance and community impact.
Key Skills and Competencies:
The required skills and competencies for this role are:
-Retail or similar supervisory experience,
-Excellent people and customer service skills
-Good IT skills
-Experience of cash handling and basic understanding of performing to income and expenditure budgets
-Confidence, positivity and resilience in managing the shop and making decisions in the absence of the Shop Manager
It would also be an advantage if you have any of the following skills and competencies:
-Full driving licence and access to a vehicle
-Experience of supervising volunteers
-Understanding of the charity retail sector
Closing date: Monday 31st August 2026.
Interviews: Date to be confirmed.
The Children's Society is committed to safeguarding and protection of the children and young people we work with. As such, our safer recruitment process includes a Basic or Enhanced DBS check, 2 years of references, and additional vetting checks relevant to the role. We have a comprehensive range of policies and procedures in place to promote safeguarding and safer working practices across all areas of our organisation.In support of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, shortlisting is carried out on an anonymised basis. Personal details are hidden from the shortlisting panel, and candidates are referenced by a candidate number only. As part of this process, we ask that your CV is anonymised before submission - this means removing personal information such as your name, contact details, age, and any other identifying details.
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Actively Interviewing
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FareShare Greater Manchester is a leading member of the UK's largest food redistribution charity. Every year, millions of tonnes of perfectly good food go to waste while millions of people struggle to afford to eat. We're changing that—redistributing surplus food to charities and community groups across Greater Manchester, helping to reduce food waste and tackle hunger. Join our team and be part of a movement that's making a real difference every day.
As a Warehouse Assistant, you'll be involved in the following activities:
- Preparing customer orders by picking and packing them accurately and efficiently, ensuring excellent service for charities and community groups.
- Receiving, checking, organising and storing incoming food deliveries safely, maintaining an orderly warehouse and making the best use of available space.
- Monitoring stock levels and quality, reporting discrepancies, completing stock checks and helping to minimise food waste using the GLADYS stock management system.
- Supporting volunteers, employability programme participants and corporate volunteer groups by providing guidance, encouragement and practical training in warehouse tasks.
- Delivering a welcoming, helpful and professional experience for our customers, volunteers and visitors, responding to queries promptly and courteously.
- Working collaboratively with colleagues to maintain efficient warehouse operations, communicate handovers, identify improvements and report issues promptly.
- Maintaining high standards of food safety, health and safety, safeguarding, housekeeping and compliance, ensuring the warehouse is always safe, clean and audit-ready.
- Completing required operational records and monitoring activities accurately and comply with all organisational policies and procedures.
What We're Looking For
A proactive and reliable team player with excellent communication, customer service and organisational skills, experience working in a warehouse or similar operational environment, strong IT and numeracy skills, and the ability to prioritise workloads in a fast-paced setting.
You'll enjoy supporting volunteers and customers, be committed to maintaining high standards of safety and accuracy, and be physically able to lift loads of up to 25kg. Experience working with volunteers or people with additional needs, and relevant food hygiene or forklift qualifications are desirable, although comprehensive training will be provided.
In order to be considered for this vacancy, after you apply using a cover letter and CV you will be sent an application form which must be completed and returned to us by the closing date.
As a leading food charity to tackle hunger, our aim is to help tackle the food poverty issue in Greater Manchester.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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An exciting opportunity to join the team as a Bar and Catering Supervisor to work in the Engine Shed Café both in the daytime and for events. Main duties of this role will include, serving customers and setting up for and working a range of student and external events.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Bristol Cathedral is recruiting two part-time Visitor Experience Assistants to help deliver an outstanding experience for everyone who visits the Cathedral.
Located in the heart of Bristol, the Cathedral welcomes hundreds of thousands of visitors every year. Whether someone is attending worship, exploring our history, enjoying a tour, supporting an event or simply seeking a moment of reflection, our Visitor Experience Team helps ensure they receive a warm and memorable welcome.
As a Visitor Experience Assistant, you will be at the heart of that welcome. You will greet visitors, answer questions, encourage donations and Gift Aid, support volunteers, promote tours and retail sales, and help maintain high standards across our visitor spaces. You will also support events and activities taking place at both Bristol Cathedral and the Lord Mayor’s Chapel.
We’re looking for people who genuinely enjoy working with others and take pride in delivering excellent customer service. Strong communication skills, a friendly and proactive approach, and the confidence to engage with a diverse range of visitors are more important than previous Cathedral or heritage experience.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
People Assistant – Recruitment
Ref: 000043
Location: Home-based, UK Nationwide occasional travel will be required as part of this role (may include team meetings or other work-related meetings)
Hours: 35 hours per week (worked over 5 days a week, Monday to Friday)
Contract: 12-month fixed term contract (maternity cover)
Salary: circa £26,800 per annum (inner London weighting £3,950 per annum or outer London weighting £2,457 per annum may be applied in accordance with where you live)
We’re looking for an enthusiastic, highly organised and proactive People Assistant to join our fast-paced, friendly People Team. Focusing mainly on the recruitment side of practice, you will act as the first point of contact for all recruitment related queries while supporting managers through the recruitment and onboarding process. This is an exciting time to join our team as you will play a key role in supporting the implementation of a brand new Applicant Tracking System.
You’ll also to support the wider People team, as and when needed, with general HR related queries, including absence and volunteering.
Key Responsibilities
As a vital member of our People team, you will play a central role in delivering a smooth and efficient recruitment experience for all involved. Your responsibilities will include:
- Acting as the first point of contact for all recruitment related queries while monitoring all recruitment inboxes.
- Acting as the primary support for all recruitment administration including requesting right to work checks, drafting offer letters and contracts and requesting references.
- Advertising job and volunteer adverts both internally and externally
- Liaising with recruitment agencies as and when needed.
- Supporting the implementation of our new applicant tracking system (ATS), helping to streamline and modernise our recruitment processes.
- Raising purchase orders and managing goods receipting processes.
- Maintaining accurate HR systems and databases, including updating recruitment trackers and personnel records.
- Working closely with the People Advisor to ensure a seamless, supportive, and efficient People function across the organisation.
About You
You are a proactive, detail-oriented professional with:
- A CIPD level 3 qualification and/or proven experience in HR administration, with a focus on recruitment.
- Experience of delivering excellent customer service in a busy administrative environment
- Excellent time management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities with ease.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills—you thrive in a people-focused environment and build positive relationships at all levels.
- A high level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Confident IT skills, including use of Office 365, HR systems and databases, and cloud based systems.
Due to the nature of this role and recruitment process deadlines, we require someone to work 35 hours a week over 5 days Monday to Friday.
To fulfil the role, you must be a resident of the UK and have the right to work in the UK.
About Us
The Stroke Association is the only charity in the UK providing lifelong support for all stroke survivors and their families. We provide tailored support to tens of thousands of stroke survivors each year. This support includes one-to-one and group support, funding vital scientific research into stroke prevention, acute treatment, recovery and long-term care, and campaigning to secure the best care for everyone affected by stroke.
We’re here for stroke survivors and their loved ones, from the moment they enter the new and frightening post-stroke world, supporting them every step of the way as they find their strength and their way back to life.
We believe everyone deserves to live the best life they can after stroke. And it’s a team effort to get there.
Closing Date: 30 August 2026 (Midnight)
First round interview: 7 September 2026
Second Round interview: 10 or 11 September 2026
N.B. Interviews will be held via video conferencing. Please let us know if this will present any challenges when you email your application.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
Stroke Association is driven by our ambition to improve the lives of everyone affected by stroke. This means we’re determined to create an equitable and inclusive workplace that benefits from the difference, and thrives on the diversity, of our people. Guided by Our approach to solving inequity in stroke, we are prioritising listening to, and learning from, lived experience across our charity.
We are working to improve the representation of this lived experience at all levels within the Stroke Association and we are eager to recruit applicants from a variety of communities and backgrounds. We are keen to receive applications from people affected by stroke, people of colour, members of LGBT+ communities, and disabled people because these identities and experiences are underrepresented and would add enormous value to how we work.
We are a Disability Confident employer, and we are making great progress focusing on flexible working, reasonable adjustments and access to work. Our charity has a variety of staff network groups and we're committed to continuously improving our diversity and inclusion efforts. If you have questions, or access needs, we’re happy to discuss any support and adjustments we can make throughout the recruitment process so that you’re able to contribute your best in a way that meets your needs.
No agencies please.
If you have a passion for good food, excellent service and a caring nature, we would love to hear from you!
This is acasual Catering Assistant position, offering flexible hours to suit both your availability and the needs of the care home.
Please note that we are currently only able to consider applications from candidates who have the legal right to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor visas.
Key responsibilities of the role:
- Provide high-quality food and beverage services
- Assist the catering team in preparing restaurant-quality meals for beneficiaries, visitors, and staff
- Organise and maintain a safe, clean and tidy kitchen environment at all times
- Support the Catering Supervisor with the daily operations of our dining rooms and bar, ensuring that everyone receives excellent service
- Provide catering support for special functions, open days, meetings, and events
The Royal British Legion operates six care homes across the UK, dedicated to providing exceptional residential, nursing, and dementia care to veterans and their families.
Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.
Employee benefits include:
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Pension scheme subject to eligibility
- Statutory holiday allowance
- Uniform will be provided (where applicable).
- Free DBS check
For more detailed information about the role, please see the job description attached to our direct advert.
RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.
We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.






