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ABOUT US
The Economist Educational Foundation is a fast-growing charity on a mission to ensure that every child is empowered to think critically and communicate effectively about the world’s most complex current issues.
Last year, 10,800 teachers downloaded Topical Talk lessons, reaching 532,000 children in over 86 countries. We are on track to double this number, reaching over 1 million school children by the end of 2026.
Topical Talk helps children join inspiring discussions about the news by providing:
Topical Talk Headlines - award-winning weekly lessons for classroom discussions about global news stories
Leadership for Change Prize - child-led solutions to complex global issues
Community partnerships - support and training for teachers via partnerships with Multi-Academy Trusts in the UK and School Districts in America
THE ROLE
We are looking for a motivated Administrative Officer to provide the quality support and attention to detail that keeps our programmes running smoothly. You will be joining a passionate team dedicated to helping children all over the world develop their critical thinking and learn about global current affairs. We are a small but growing team of 17, and in this role, you will work across every part of the charity, seeing our impact in action and ensuring our daily operations are handled with total consistency.
We want a positive and supportive self-starter who takes genuine pride in their work being done well. You will be someone proactive who anticipates the team's needs and is always looking for ways to make our systems and processes more efficient. This is a brilliant opportunity to learn and grow with us; you will gain a unique, 360-degree insight into how a charity operates while benefiting from our position as an independent organisation supported by The Economist Group. You will experience both the charity and corporate sectors, building a professional network across the Group and developing a versatile, high-level skill set as you progress your career.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Team operations and administration
Provide essential admin support including booking travel, purchasing equipment, managing the post, and supporting printing
Act as the administrator for most team subscriptions, online tools and softwares
Maintain a well-organised office environment, including inventory management for the team cupboard and equipment
Proactively identify and fix broken systems, creating better ways to manage tasks
Build strong relationships with the key teams from The Economist Group such as Facilities, HR, and IT to ensure smooth operational support to the Foundation’s work
Financial administration
Accurately process and record weekly payment runs and invoices in the banking and finance systems
Assist with financial reconciliation and proactively chase outstanding payments or missing receipts
Process staff and volunteer expense claims, ensuring they align with the charity’s financial policies
Programme and event support
Act as the first point of contact for the Foundation’s inboxes, providing excellent service to teachers by troubleshooting account issues and managing enquiries
Support the programme and fundraising teams by collating qualitative and quantitative data on students and teachers for programme and funder reporting
Manage the process of sending physical materials and resources to schools and teachers when relevant, including packing, addressing, and coordinating couriers or post
Lead the logistics for webinars and live lessons on online event tools, including managing platform settings and hosting calls
Coordinate logistics for team socials and events with partners, funders, and trustees, including room/venue booking, catering, and on-site setup
HR and onboarding
Manage candidate logistics, including posting roles, redacting applications, handling diversity monitoring forms, and scheduling interviews
Provide high-quality service to applicants, acting as a warm and professional point of contact for all interview coordination
Lead the practical setup for new joiners, including IT access, office tours, equipment handovers, and managing DBS checks
WHAT WE OFFER
Real impact: you’ll support the team to make a real difference to children’s ability to think critically, listen well, express themselves and understand the big issues of our time
A friendly, driven and highly-effective team: we are deeply committed to being an inspiring place to work, where we learn and achieve things that matter together. Our team of experts work creatively and collaboratively, whilst taking full responsibility for their goals
Development and support: we invest in training and development and will support you to build the skills and experience as you need
A competitive benefits package to support your wellbeing, growth, and work-life balance
We’re particularly keen for you to apply if you are from a community under-represented in the charity sector or have lived experience of facing extra barriers because of your background.
We enable disadvantaged children to build essential critical-thinking and communication skills through inspiring discussions about the news.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
There when it matters
About the role:
The prospect research and pipeline management role is pivotal to fundraising at Sue Ryder – you will sit within the Philanthropy and Partnership team and will be working across the Corporate, Trust, Major Donor and Regional teams. We are looking for someone who can support our fundraisers through prospect research, network mapping, lead qualification, and due diligence checks.
Most importantly you will be a proactive member of the team, joining us at an exciting time as we embark on our newly developed 5-year fundraising strategy. You will be a member of the team with the skills to review and develop the pipeline management process on our CRM (Raiser Edge NXT) ensuring the teams have access to dashboards, tracking their donors across the stages of solicitation. You will also provide insight reports into how well we are moving prospects through the pipelines and will have a voice to make recommendations. This role will also ensure we are working within data protection and fundraising regulations and both deliver and track our due diligence checks.
About you:
Essential Criteria:
Closing date: 21st May
Interviews: 27th and 29th May
**We reserve the right to close this advert prior to the closing date should we feel we have a sufficient number of suitable applications.
Competitive Benefits Package
- 27 days holiday rising to 33 with length of service plus bank holidays (pro rata if part-time)
- Company pension scheme
- Staff discount with thousands of retailers
- Refer a Friend scheme - £250 payment
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
- Enhanced sick pay
- Electric Vehicle Scheme
- Healthcare Cash plan, to claim back costs of routine healthcare
- Death in Service benefit
- Staff discount of 10% on new goods online
- Structured induction programme and learning and development opportunities.
- Access to Employee support programme
- and lots more.
If you want more than just a job, we want you.
Join the team and be there when it matters.
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
At Sue Ryder, we recognise that a diverse workforce allows us to provide the best care and support. We are committed to encouraging equity, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination.
We welcome applications from people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ individuals, those from lower socio-economic backgrounds, and those living with disabilities.
As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we’re proud to support the ‘Offer an Interview’ scheme. This means we will offer an interview to all disabled applicants who best meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.
We use inclusive recruitment practices including sharing interview themes or questions in advance, offering remote interviews where needed, and other accessibility support.
Once in post you’ll have access to staff and volunteer networks for LGBTQ+ colleagues, ethnic diversity and equity, people with disabilities, and women and non-binary individuals, plus an Inclusion Passport to record and carry your workplace adjustments.
Join us in creating a culture where everyone feels respected, valued, and able to thrive.
Sue Ryder is here to make sure everyone approaching the end of their life or living with grief can access the support they need. There is no one size fits all when it comes to how we cope and the help we need, but with our support, no one has to face dying or grief alone. We are there when it matters.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: MSSC NSC, 200B Lambeth Road, London, SE1 7JY (Hybrid Working)
Contract: Full time, permanent
Salary: £40,000 to £42,000 gross er annum, depending on experience
Closing Date: Monday 25 May 2026
Assessment Day at MSSC NSC: Tuesday 2 June 2026
The Marine Society and Sea Cadets (MSSC) is a leading maritime charity in lifelong learning and personal development and is the governing charity of the Sea Cadet Corps (SCC), a civilian voluntary youth organisation engaging some 15,000 young people over 400 Sea Cadet Units, throughout the UK. The SCC offers a wide range of youth opportunities with the same enduring objective – to give young people the best possible head start in life through nautical adventure and fun.
We are seeking a Volunteer Support & Systems Manager to lead the development and maintenance of automated workflows used within the Volunteer Support Team.
The role is responsible for ensuring the smooth running of the Volunteer Support function including overseeing the day-to-day administration of key volunteer processes. The postholder will also line manage the Volunteer Support Officers who act as the first point of contact to volunteers in assisting with these processes and wider administration.
About the role
The purpose of the Volunteer Support & Systems Manager is to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the Volunteer Support function by ensuring that automated workflows are well maintained and continuously improved. This includes the onboarding process for new volunteers, management of mandatory training requirements of existing volunteers and volunteer record management through processing promotions transfers and leavers. The role also provides effective line management to a team of Volunteer Support Officers, supporting them to deliver a high quality of administrative support to volunteers to assist them with these processes.
Responsibilities
Requirements
Desirable
For further information, please download the . If you are interested in this role, please apply now!
Benefits
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.
We help launch young people for life through adventure.


The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Harris Hill are delighted to be working with a fantastic charity to recruit for the Community Fundraising Officer in order to join a collaborative and purpose driven organisation in a key supporter engagement role. This will be
Working within a dynamic income generation team, you will support and inspire volunteers to deliver successful fundraising activities, helping them exceed targets while ensuring an outstanding supporter experience throughout their journey.
This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about relationship building, data driven engagement, and delivering meaningful experiences that strengthen supporter loyalty and maximise income growth.
About the Role
You will play an important part in delivering operational fundraising plans and supporting sustainable income growth through community fundraising initiatives. The role involves working independently while collaborating closely with colleagues across multiple functions.
Key responsibilities include:
We are looking for someone with:
Salary & Benefits
Recruitment process: Cv and Supporting Statement to
If this sounds like you, then please do get in touch ASAP!
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
Actively Interviewing
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!
Age UK Wandsworth is a local, independent charity that works to promote the wellbeing of all older people in the London Borough of Wandsworth. We offer a variety of services with the goal of helping older people to #AgeWellinWandsworth. Our charity is consistently growing, so we are creating this new role to support our CEO with social media, marketing and organising events. The role will suit someone who is calm, mature, professional, organised and creative and will be comfortable working directly with a creative and curious CEO committed to transforming the charity’s online presence.
Our mission is to help older people to age well in Wandsworth.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Harris Hill is delighted to be working with St Luke's Hospice to recruit a talented and driven Senior Individual Giving Officer to join their Fundraising Team and help grow and strengthen individual giving programme.
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced fundraising or direct marketing professional to lead and deliver engaging multi-channel campaigns that inspire supporters and maximise long term income growth.
Working closely with the Individual Giving Manager, you will take ownership of campaigns across cash appeals, regular giving and lottery activity, managing projects from planning through to analysis and optimisation. You will use data, insight and creativity to improve supporter journeys, increase retention and deliver outstanding supporter experiences.
You’ll also work collaboratively across fundraising, communications and supporter care teams, while managing relationships with external agencies and suppliers to ensure campaigns are delivered to a high standard, on time and within budget.
Key Responsibilities
About You
We are looking for someone who is passionate about fundraising and motivated by making a real difference in the community.
You will bring:
Experience managing agencies and developing supporter journeys would be an advantage.
Why Join St Luke’s Hospice?
This is a chance to be part of a compassionate and ambitious organisation where your work will directly support people and families at the most important time in their lives.
Recruitment process: Cv and Supporting Statement to
If this sounds like you, then please do get in touch ASAP!
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
About the role
Sitting within the Community & Events Team, and more broadly the Income & Engagement Department, the Community Fundraising Officer plays a vital role in supporting the long-term growth, development, and delivery of Sands’ community fundraising activities.
This is a new role at Sands, and it is an exciting time to join our growing team. This role will support acquisition activity, national campaign delivery and provide outstanding stewardship to fundraisers, community group and Sands groups, maximising their fundraising efforts and strengthening their relationship to Sands. You will also support the development of Sands regional fundraising approach, providing operational and administrative support to the Community Fundraising Manager.
The role is key to enabling the scaling of national community campaigns, enhancing supporter led fundraising activity, delivering high quality supporter stewardship, and supporting the future development of Sands’ emerging regional fundraising model.
Main Responsibilities
Community Fundraising Delivery & Growth
Supporter Stewardship & Relationship Management
Marketing & Engagement
Administration, Data & Reporting
Cross Team Collaboration
General Responsibilities
Person Specification
Skills & Experience
We are here to support everyone touched by pregnancy loss or the death of a baby. Always.


The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you passionate about building relationships to drive meaningful change to make a real difference in people’s lives? Samaritans is the UK and Ireland’s leading suicide prevention charity. While we are best known for listening to those who need us, we also work to influence change through our advocacy campaigning and relationships with political stakeholders.
We are looking for a Public Affairs and Campaigns Officer to join our team and help influence decision makers and mobilise our campaigners to achieve our vision of fewer lives lost to suicide. You’ll play a pivotal role in delivering inspiring public affairs and advocacy campaign activity that help achieve our policy and influencing aims, resulting in lasting system change.
About the Role
As Public Affairs and Campaigns Officer, you will lead on the development and delivery of impactful advocacy campaigns and public affairs activity, managing supporter journeys and mobilisation, as well as political engagement. It involves building strong relationships with parliamentarians, Samaritans branches and people with lived experience, while producing high‑quality campaign actions, briefings, events, and intelligence to influence change.
Contract
£30,000-£33,000 per annum plus benefits
Full Time (35hrs per week)
Permanent
Hybrid working with link to Ewell office
In-person working: Meeting in person and working collaboratively are things we value. We work in person around 2 days per month. This role will also involve regular travel to Westminster.
We are passionate about flexible working, talk to us about your preferences
What You’ll Do
What You’ll Bring
Full Job Description and Person Specification attached
Why Samaritans?
At Samaritans, you’ll be part of a people-first organisation deeply committed to inclusion, compassion and learning. You’ll contribute to a team where your voice matters, your expertise makes a difference, and your work helps save lives.
We welcome applications from individuals with lived experience and encourage those from underrepresented communities to apply. We are committed to creating an environment where all our people feel seen, heard and supported.
You’ll join a values-led organisation with a powerful mission and a collaborative culture. We offer flexible hybrid working, excellent benefits, and the chance to make a tangible difference in suicide prevention across the UK and Ireland.
For further information about Samaritans, including our charity structure, values, employee benefits, and application process, please read our recruitment brochure available here. You can also visit our careers website to access this.
We recognise the enormous benefits and the social justice imperatives of ensuring diversity at every level of our organisation. Samaritans is wholly committed to inclusion and diversity and to building a culture and environment where everyone is appreciated for the unique person they are. To ensure Samaritans is representative of those we support and who support us, we particularly welcome applications from disabled, racialised minority and LGBTQ+ candidates, as these people are under-represented at Samaritans.
Apply now
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please apply. You will be asked to some answer short application questions (please keep your answers to max 300 words) and to upload your CV.
Applications close:09:00am on Tuesday 2nd June
Interviews: w/c 15th June
At Samaritans, human connection is at the heart of everything we do.
We do not use AI at any stage during the selection process. Your application will always be carefully reviewed by the recruiting manager or a member of the Talent Attraction Team.
We kindly ask that you avoid using AI tools to generate your application or interview answers. We want to hear your own ideas, insights, and writing style so your unique strengths can shine through.
We prevent suicide through the power of human connection. Connecting people in crisis with trained volunteers who will always listen.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Southwark Charities is seeking a Grants Officer with experience of the grant-making life cycle - from application and assessment through to reporting and monitoring - that is able to start in July 2026 for a fixed term of 6 months.
The post is a new and integral role within Southwark Charities and will work collaboratively with the charity's Grants Manager, supporting the delivery of grant programmes to community organisations (and some individuals).
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: Partnership and Sponsorship Officer
Reports to: Partnership and Sponsorship Manager
Line reports: N/A
The Royal College of Ophthalmologists (RCOphth) is a membership organisation and the voice of the profession, with over 4,500 members in the UK and overseas. Our role is to champion the specialty, set standards of training and practice, and influence change to make a difference to the lives of patients with eye conditions.
Job purpose
The Sponsorship Officer plays an important operational role within the College’s sponsorship and partnerships function. The position has been created to strengthen the team’s operational resilience and delivery capacity by providing administrative, coordination and delivery support across the College’s sponsorship activities.
Working closely with the Partnership and Sponsorship Manager, the Sponsorship Officer will support the planning, recruitment and delivery of sponsorship and partnership arrangements across a range of College activities. These include the Annual Congress exhibition, regional and national events, webinars, communications channels and other initiatives delivered by the College.
This position offers an excellent opportunity for an early-career professional to build experience in sponsorship and partnership management within a Royal College environment.
Main responsibilities
Sponsorship coordination and administration
Sponsor communications and relationship support
Financial administration and contract management
Event and exhibition delivery
Sponsorship package development and materials
To undertake other duties as required:
Person specification
Knowledge, Qualifications and Experience
Skills and Abilities
Personal Qualities (Attributes)
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Prospectus is delighted to be supporting our client with the recruitment of an Operations and Grants Officer.
The organisation is a leading nonprofit consultancy that helps mission‑driven organisations scale their social and environmental impact. Working globally, they partner with charities, social enterprises and funders to design and implement effective strategies that enable proven solutions to grow sustainably and reach many more people. Through consultancy, training and structured programmes, our client supports organisations to strengthen their models, build the systems and capabilities needed for scale, and create long‑lasting change.
This role is available on a permanent and full-time basis. The salary is £32,000 per annum. This is a hybrid role where you will attend the Southwark office in London two days a week.
As the Operations and Grants Officer, you report to the Director of Finance and Operations and provide administrative support across the organisation. You will schedule meetings, manage calendars, coordinate travel, maintain software subscriptions, and support the Board of Trustees and Leadership Team. You will help plan and deliver key events, while working with external suppliers to ensure smooth delivery within budget. You will support with recruitment and onboarding processes. You will also manage key project documentation, maintain accurate filing, and update data using Salesforce CRM.
You will also support with grants administration, including gathering and checking due‑diligence materials, preparing approval packs, tracking deadlines, maintaining grant documentation, and contributing to the ongoing improvement of grant making systems and processes.
To be successful within this role, you will be a proactive individual, with strong organisational and time management abilities. You will have experience in managing administrative processes. You will have experience managing calendars, inboxes and scheduling. You will have proficiency in coordinating events and logistics. You will have excellent attention to detail for maintaining accurate records and managing workflows. You will have confidence using digital tools and systems and a willingness to learn new systems quickly. You will be a strong communicator who has experience liaising with a variety of stakeholders.
Experience working in the charity sector and/or in grant-making administration is desirable but not essential. Other desirable experience includes: familiarity with office management processes and procedures, experience using Salesforce or a similar CRM system, and experience in supporting the design and implementation of new processes and procedures.
To apply, please submit:
Application questions:
Please note, it is a 250 word limit per answer.
At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process then please contact George Cook at Prospectus.
Position: Operations Officer
Location: London or Bath, with a minimum of 3 days per week in the office
Contract type: Full-time, permanent
Salary range: £30,000-40,000
Reporting to: Deputy Chief Operating Officer
Applications: Please apply here by 25 May
About EJF
The Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF) exists to protect the natural world and uphold our fundamental human right to a secure environment. We work at the frontlines of environmental injustice, alongside communities most affected by climate breakdown, biodiversity loss, and exploitation - transforming evidence into action, and injustice into lasting change.
EJF is a global non-profit driven by a powerful belief: that environmental protection and human rights are inseparable. Through courageous field investigations, rigorous research, and strategic international advocacy, we expose environmental crime, challenge impunity, and catalyse systemic reform. Our work delivers real-world impact, shaping policy, strengthening governance, protecting vital ecosystems, and defending those who risk their lives to safeguard them.
Our campaigns span four deeply interconnected areas: oceans, climate, forests and wetlands, and the training, protection, and empowerment of environmental defenders and journalists. From illegal fishing and forced labour to deforestation, land grabs, and climate displacement, we confront some of the most complex and urgent crises of our time - always with a focus on accountability, equity, and durable solutions.
EJF is an international organisation with a diverse team working across four continents, united by a shared ambition: to protect people by protecting the planet. We are bold, evidence-led, and impact-driven. We speak truth to power - and we build pathways to a fairer, more resilient future. Join us.
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity for an operations professional who shares EJF’s commitment to environmental justice and is ready to take on real responsibility across a fast-growing global non-profit organisation.
As Operations Officer, you will play a hands-on role in keeping EJF's international operations running smoothly across 16 countries on four continents, with a particular focus on our five European offices.
Your remit will be broad. From ensuring offices function efficiently and IT systems operate safely, to providing HR support to line managers and coordinating across teams in multiple time zones, no two days will look the same. Over time, you will develop a working knowledge of the full operational landscape of an international NGO, building skills and experience across functions that few comparable roles can offer.
You will bring at least three years of experience in an operations, coordination, or administrative role, ideally in an international or multi-site environment. You will also have strong organisational skills, sound judgement, and a proactive, problem-solving mindset.
This is a role for someone who takes pride in getting things right, thrives on variety, and wants to contribute meaningfully to an organisation working on some of the most urgent environmental and human rights issues of our time.
Key responsibilities
Operations, Systems & IT Support: This includes user onboarding; troubleshooting technical issues with our hardware or software (calling in external support when needed); managing access and settings; and supporting digital security procedures.
HR & People: This includes implementing recruitment and induction processes; maintaining staff records and ensuring timely staff reports and appraisals; supporting effective transactional HR services across European offices; and answering ad hoc staff queries.
Office management: The role will ensure that offices in the UK, Belgium, France, Germany and Spain run efficiently and provide staff with excellent places to work and collaborate.
General Administration & Organisational Support: This will include managing shared inboxes and calendars; supporting significant procurements and associated financial processes; maintaining institutional registrations and log-ins with relevant entities; implementing systems and processes across the team as required; organising all-staff and management team meetings; and providing ad hoc support for events and other administrative tasks.
Essential skills and experience
Demonstrable commitment to EJF's vision, mission and values and a determination to change the world for the better.
At least three years’ experience in an operations, coordination, or administrative role, ideally within an international or multi-site environment.
Strong organisational and time-management skills, with a proven ability to juggle competing priorities and deliver consistently to deadlines.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with the confidence to liaise with colleagues, partners and suppliers across diverse cultures and time zones.
Sound judgement and discretion when handling confidential or sensitive information, including HR and personnel matters.
A proactive, hands-on, problem-solving mindset, with strong attention to detail and a willingness to take ownership of tasks from start to finish.
Confident IT user, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace and the ability to learn new systems and tools quickly.
A team player who collaborates effectively across functions, geographies and time zones, and who is comfortable supporting colleagues at all levels of the organisation.
Fluency in English.
Desirable skills and experience
Experience working across more than one operational discipline (HR, IT, facilities, finance).
Professional-level French, German or Spanish.
Experience working in a non-profit, international NGO or other mission-driven organisation.
We strongly encourage candidates from underrepresented backgrounds in the environmental and human rights sectors to apply. If you believe you would be a great fit but don’t meet every requirement, we would still love to hear from you.
What we offer
We offer a rewarding package designed to support your well-being, flexibility, and professional growth:
22 days’ annual leave (exclusive of bank holidays), increasing with each year of service, plus additional paid leave between Christmas and New Year.
Private healthcare package.
Generous pension scheme, with employer contributions increasing over time.
Flexible working hours and hybrid working (typically 3 days in the office / 2 from home).
Cycle-to-work scheme.
A dynamic, supportive, and inclusive working environment, with genuine opportunities for professional development and career progression.
The chance to contribute to an organisation delivering real-world impact for people and planet.
Application process
To apply, please complete the application form here. This includes:
A personal statement outlining your suitability for the role (max 2 pages)
Your CV (max 2 pages)
The deadline for applications is 25 May.
Interview processes for different roles will vary, but is likely to include three stages: a short screening call, a panel interview with a task relevant to the role, and a final interview.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Candidates must have the legal right to work in the United Kingdom.
EJF is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity within the workplace.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location:MSSC National Support Centre, 200b Lambeth Road, London SE1 7JY
Contract: 35 hours per week
Salary: £27,300 gross per annum
Closing Date: Monday 25 May 2026
Interviews: Assessment Day at MSSC NSC on Monday 1 June 2026
Are you passionate about supporting volunteers and 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 and also enabling seafarers and maritime professionals to realise their potential through learning and career development. Working with our employees, cadets, and volunteers, we have built a strong vision and five-year Future Ready strategy to meet the growing demand for what we provide, both for young people, seafarers and maritime professionals – and the thousands who aspire to be the sea cadets and marine professionals of the future. It is also about equipping them to achieve their potential and thrive in a rapidly changing world, while growing our charity to benefit even more people – including those from under-represented or marginalised groups.
We are currently looking for a Volunteer Support Officer with proven administrative and IT skills to join our busy Volunteer Support team based at our National Support Centre.
This role plays a vital part in supporting the smooth and safe onboarding of adult volunteers within Sea Cadets. As a key member of the Volunteer Support Team, you will ensure that all administrative processes are completed. You will act as a first point of contact for volunteer enquiries, maintain high quality records throughout volunteers’ membership, maintaining MSSC’s commitment to safer recruitment and compliance.
Responsibilities
Requirements
Desirable
Benefits
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.
We help launch young people for life through adventure.


The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Deputy Chief Operating Officer
Position: Deputy Chief Operating Officer
Location: London or Bath, with a minimum of 3 days per week in the office
Contract type: Full-time, permanent
Salary range: £55-63,000
Reporting to: Chief Operating Officer
Applications: Please apply here by 25 May
About EJF
The Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF) exists to protect the natural world and uphold our fundamental human right to a secure environment. We work at the frontlines of environmental injustice, alongside communities most affected by climate breakdown, biodiversity loss, and exploitation - transforming evidence into action, and injustice into lasting change.
EJF is a global non-profit driven by a powerful belief: that environmental protection and human rights are inseparable. Through courageous field investigations, rigorous research, and strategic international advocacy, we expose environmental crime, challenge impunity, and catalyse systemic reform. Our work delivers real-world impact, shaping policy, strengthening governance, protecting vital ecosystems, and defending those who risk their lives to safeguard them.
Our campaigns span four deeply interconnected areas: oceans, climate, forests and wetlands, and the training, protection, and empowerment of environmental defenders and journalists. From illegal fishing and forced labour to deforestation, land grabs, and climate displacement, we confront some of the most complex and urgent crises of our time - always with a focus on accountability, equity, and durable solutions.
EJF is an international organisation with a diverse team working across four continents, united by a shared ambition: to protect people by protecting the planet. We are bold, evidence-led, and impact-driven. We speak truth to power - and we build pathways to a fairer, more resilient future. Join Us.
About the role
This is a rare and exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and experienced individual to play a central role in driving effective, efficient, and impactful global operations at one of the world’s leading environmental and human rights organisations.
As Deputy Chief Operating Officer, you will report directly to the COO and support the smooth, efficient, and ethical running of EJF’s international operations across 16 countries on four continents. You will work at the heart of the organisation, supporting critical priorities such as donor relations, recruitment and retention, financial controls and development, safeguarding, risk and security, cybersecurity, and ensuring the efficient operation of offices around the world.
This is a senior operational role that offers broad responsibilities and meaningful engagement across global teams and strategic priorities. You will be a solutions-focused, highly organised, and values-driven individual who brings experience in HR, finance, and broader operations. This role is ideal for a professional who is committed to EJF’s mission, vision and values, now seeking senior-level responsibility and broad, meaningful engagement across global teams and strategic priorities.
Key responsibilities
1. Finance and Organisational Integrity:
Work with the finance team to provide time-bound, clear tracking of financial income and expenditure against agreed budgets; insightful financial projections to inform strategic decisions; and recommendations on ethical banking and investment opportunities and changing needs.
Ensure operational systems work effectively when they interface with finance, including ensuring value for money when undertaking procurements.
Work closely with the finance team to ensure strong financial controls and systems are in place across the global offices, robust against fraud and error.
2. Human Resources:
Supporting and enhancing EJF’s HR systems to ensure they are fit for purpose, fair and appropriate across all jurisdictions.
Coordinating and supporting Managers with effective recruitment processes globally.
Ensuring managers have the systems and tools they need to induct, manage, and retain staff, including guidance on management, issue escalation, monitoring performance and reviews.
3. IT and Artificial Intelligence:
Ensuring that the IT, software systems and internal processes that the EJF team depend on are effective, secure and offer value for money.
Contributing to EJF’s approach to tech and innovation, particularly the effective, ethical use of AI.
4. Fundraising Support and Donor Reporting:
Support fundraising, including coordinating complex applications and ensuring proposal budgets and other operational information are accurate and consistent.
Supporting decision-making relating to future fundraising priorities and new income streams.
Ensuring operational developments are accurately reflected in donor reporting.
5. Safeguarding, Risk and Security:
Overseeing the implementation of EJF’s safeguarding, cybersecurity and whistleblowing policies and monitoring, ensuring consistency across countries.
Working with relevant teams, regularly review safety and security protocols in EJF’s global teams, including digital systems and data security.
6. Leadership and Coordination:
Leading the roll-out and periodic review of improved operational processes and systems across the organisation, ensuring buy-in across teams.
Providing clear, detailed updates on operational developments to the COO and, where appropriate, to the Senior Management Team and Directors.
Deputising for the COO when required
Management of an Operations Officer
Essential skills and experience
Demonstrable commitment to EJF's vision, mission and values and a determination to change the world for the better.
Strong administrative and organisational skills.
Financial literacy and experience working with finance systems, controls and protocols.
At least five years’ experience in HR, finance, or other relevant operational roles.
Demonstrated experience managing or supporting recruitment and HR systems.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across cultures and time zones.
Sound judgement and discretion when handling confidential or sensitive information, including HR and personnel matters.
A proactive, solutions-focused mindset, with confidence, taking initiative and improving systems.
Strong ethical commitment to safeguarding and equality.
An interest in developing a career in NGO operations, preferably with experience in the sector.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a fast-paced environment.
Fluency in English.
Desirable skills and experience
Degree in a relevant discipline; relevant professional qualifications (e.g. CIPD, accountancy, legal) and additional relevant languages are desirable.
Experience working in a non-profit, international NGO or other mission-driven organisation.
We strongly encourage candidates from underrepresented backgrounds in the environmental and human rights sectors to apply. If you believe you would be a great fit but don’t meet every requirement, we would still love to hear from you.
What we offer
We offer a rewarding package designed to support your well-being, flexibility, and professional growth:
22 days’ annual leave (exclusive of bank holidays), increasing with each year of service, plus additional paid leave between Christmas and New Year.
Private healthcare package.
Generous pension scheme, with employer contributions increasing over time.
Flexible working hours and hybrid working (typically 3 days in the office / 2 from home).
Cycle-to-work scheme.
A dynamic, supportive, and inclusive working environment, with genuine opportunities for professional development and career progression.
The chance to contribute to an organisation delivering real-world impact for people and planet.
Application process
To apply, please complete the application form here. This includes:
A personal statement outlining your suitability for the role (max 2 pages)
Your CV (max 2 pages)
The deadline for applications is 25 May.
Interview processes for different roles will vary, but is likely to include three stages: a short screening call, a panel interview with a task relevant to the role, and a final interview.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Candidates must have the legal right to work in the United Kingdom.
EJF is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity within the workplace.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Apply now
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please apply. You will be asked to some answer short application questions and to upload your CV.
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Interviews: w/c 8th June
At Samaritans, human connection is at the heart of everything we do.
We do not use AI at any stage during the selection process. Your application will always be carefully reviewed by the recruiting manager or a member of the Talent Attraction Team.
We kindly ask that you avoid using AI tools to generate your application or interview answers. We want to hear your own ideas, insights, and writing style so your unique strengths can shine through.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.