Development directorate assistant jobs

Location: Weymouth National Boat Centre, Dorset, DT4 8TZ (Hybrid)

Contract: Permanent, Part Time, 21 hours per week

Salary: £13,914 per annum pro rata (£23,190 per annum full time equivalent)

Closing Date: 26 June 2026 

Are you an administrator looking for a new opportunity? 

The Marine Society & Sea Cadets (MSSC) is the leading maritime charity for youth development and lifelong learning. We are a vibrant and growing charity inspiring young people to achieve their potential through challenge and nautical adventure, while also enabling seafarers and maritime professionals to realise their potential through learning and career development.

Thousands of young people take part in Sea Cadets activity every week. We want to reach thousands more. We have a strong vision and are on the cusp of rolling out a new multi-year growth strategy to meet the growing demand for what we provide for young people. We aim to equip them to achieve their potential and thrive in a rapidly changing world. We are immensely proud of the breadth, quality and safety of activities we offer to young people.

We are currently looking for a Support Administrator to join our team.

About the role 

The Inshore Boating Support Administrator works on development and administration of processes and policies that support our on the water activities, assisting with routine correspondence on all matters relating to the Inshore Boating department.

Responsibilities 

• Answering and signposting enquiries received by email, post and phone.
• Updating and amending held records on all boats and equipment across the charity.
• Management and tracking of data to review and identify trends.
• Support the updating of personal records as required
• Supporting the Head / Assistant Head of Inshore Boating with the admin of the department.
• Support admin in the wider learning directorate.

Requirements

Requirements 

• Experienced in the use of Microsoft Office programmes, EXCEL and Office 365 tools, SharePoint and MS Teams
• Experience of Oracle based databases
• Working as part of a team; Demonstrating a flexible and innovative service
• Engaging, influencing and enthusing colleagues, volunteers
• Experience of developing and managing business-to-business relationships

For further information, please download the Recruitment Pack. If you are interested in this role, please apply now!

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave per annum, increasing with length of service
• Hybrid working for many roles
• Volunteering Leave
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Private medical insurance
• Generous pension (employer contribution up to 10%)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to the Marine Society Digital Library

Wellbeing portal and EAP with 121 counselling

Employee development: We are investing in our employees' development and have an annual calendar of learning and development opportunities, designed to support employees to develop into their roles and stretch them to achieve their full potential.

Additional Information

MSSC positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates from all backgrounds. Equity, diversity, and inclusion really matters to us, so we can best serve our beneficiaries from every community. We work to ensure a fair and consistent recruitment process and aim to be a charity where diversity of experience, identity and skills are valued and welcomed. MSSC is an equal opportunities employer. 

We recognise our responsibilities to safeguard and protect the young people and vulnerable adults with whom we work. We do all we can to promote their health, safety and wellbeing, and we expect our staff to share this commitment and work in line with safeguarding policy, the MSSC’s values and ethos of inclusivity. We adhere to safer recruitment practices and therefore employment is subject to detailed pre-employment checks for successful candidates, including references and criminal disclosure checks and the completion of a disclosure questionnaire. 

All successful applicants are required to attend safeguarding training and undergo pre-employment checks including a criminal record check.

Finance Business Partner - Assets, Repairs & Maintenance

Manchester, Greater Manchester

£55,500 per annum
Permanent, Full Time (35 hours per week), Agile working arrangements in place

Closing date:6th July 2026

Interview date: Week commencing 13th July 2026

Interview Location: Oaklands House, Suite 2, Second Floor, Oaklands House, 34 Washway Road, Sale, M33 6FS

Our organisation is all about people – the people who live in our homes, the communities we serve, and those we work with.  So, it’s no surprise that we recruit for attitude and behaviour which are central to us building relationships and delivering great experiences for these people. We employ colleagues who are passionate about making a difference who will take responsibility to get things done. 

As a not-for-profit housing association, providing affordable homes and services to more than 20,000 people across Greater Manchester. We have a strong social purpose and make it our mission to enable people to live well in their home and community.   

This role will help us to do this by providing a proactive financial support and advice to budget holders based on a sound understanding of the relevant business area whilst supporting the Financial Controller.

In this role, you will be responsible for

• Preparation of timely financial reporting for the Repairs and Assets directorate, in accordance with the monthly management accounts timetable. 
• Undertake monthly meetings with budget holders for the relevant business area to discuss their management accounts (including team listings) and provide insight to enable operational decision making.
• Provide day to day management of the Assistant Business Partner and Assets and Insurance Officer, including appraisal, mentoring, training and development
• Contribute to the financial reports issued monthly to the Leadership Team and quarterly to Board

We need people who are or have... 

• Accounting qualification, such as CIMA/ACCA
• Experience providing expert advice, support and challenge to colleagues and being able to communicate and present complex financial information to non-finance colleagues
• Knowledge of relevant accounting standards, recommended practice and guidance
• Experience working with financial and other systems

Everyone’s welcome here. Our culture is inclusive, and we are committed to increasing diversity. We enable everyone to be themselves at work, so that they feel at home with us. And we trust and support people to do their best, in a role that is fulfilling and rewarding because we know that this helps us to deliver better outcomes for our customers and our colleagues.

If you want to be part of our team and help us make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

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• Do you thrive in process-driven roles where accuracy, empathy and clear communication really matter?
• Do you enjoy being the person people turn to for answers – bringing calm, clarity and structure to complex situations?

 
 
TPP Recruitment is supporting an awarding and professional membership body to recruit a Student Services Officer.
 
This is an exciting opportunity to join a newly structured Education Directorate and play a central role in shaping the student experience. As Student Services Officer, you will be at the heart of a high-volume, process-driven environment – supporting learners throughout their qualification journey and ensuring services are delivered efficiently, fairly, and with care.
 
This role would suit candidates from education, administration, customer service or high-level PA backgrounds who enjoy structured processes, clear policies, and meaningful interactions with stakeholders.
 
 
Salary: £35,000 per annum
Employment type: Permanent
Working arrangements: Home based with mandatory attendance at company meetings
Working pattern: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Other benefits:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Generous pension scheme (10% employer contribution)
• Life assurance and income protection cover
• Employee assistance programme and optional private medical insurance
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities

 

About the Organisation
 
This organisation is a well-established awarding and professional body with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality qualifications that support career development across a specialist sector.
 
With a clear commitment to accessibility, inclusivity, and continuous improvement, they are focused on delivering an excellent student experience while maintaining rigorous standards and regulatory compliance.
 
You will be joining during a period of growth, as a new team is established to strengthen student services and support evolving qualification delivery.

About the Role
 
As Student Services Officer, you will act as a key point of contact for students, supporting them throughout their journey and ensuring enquiries, requests, and processes are handled efficiently and professionally.
 
This is a varied role combining customer service, administration, and communication, with a strong emphasis on following structured processes and maintaining high levels of accuracy.
 
You will also contribute to student engagement through communications, website updates, and newsletters, helping to ensure students receive clear, timely, and helpful information.

Key Responsibilities
 

• Act as the first point of contact for student enquiries and complaints via phone and email
• Manage requests including deferrals, exemptions and cancellations
• Process applications for reasonable adjustments and special considerations in line with policies
• Liaise with exam platform providers to support exam delivery and resolve queries
• Support and administer misconduct and compliance-related processes
• Maintain accurate student records and ensure data is handled in line with requirements
• Produce and issue student newsletters (minimum six per year)
• Update website content and manage student-facing communications
• Support social media and engagement channels, including LinkedIn

 
 
Skills / Experience Required
 

• Experience in a process-driven administrative or customer-facing role (education experience beneficial but not essential)
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow structured procedures consistently
• Experience reviewing applications or documentation and making decisions within clear frameworks
• Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to produce clear and accurate content
• Confident managing high volumes of enquiries while maintaining a professional and supportive tone
• Experience handling complaints, with the ability to take ownership and resolve issues end-to-end
• Ability to support individuals in sensitive situations with empathy, while adhering to policies
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple processes simultaneously
• Experience using systems and managing data; confidence updating websites or content platforms
• Able to adapt communication style across different audiences and formats

 
 
To Apply
 

• To apply for this Student Services Officer role, please submit your CV and a tailored cover letter outlining how your experience aligns with the role requirements.
  • Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and early application is encouraged as the vacancy may close ahead of the advertised deadline.

 
 
Interview Process
 

• Two-stage process with assessment
• Mid-July 2026

 
 
Deadline
 

• Friday 26th June 2026

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