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JOB DESCRIBTION
Job title: Executive Assistant to the CEO
Contract: Part time, 3 days. Flexibility regarding working pattern: hours could be worked across 3 or 4 days in the week. Permanent contract.
Salary: £17, 398 pro rata (£29,000 full time equivalent)
Manager: Gestalt Centre CEO
Location: Hybrid working. In-person at London Kings Cross and remotely.
ABOUT US: THE GESTALT CENTRE
We are the Gestalt Centre, an established therapy not-for-profit organisation, supporting the mental and psychological well-being of individuals, groups, and organisations. We are a dynamic charity that runs, accommodates, and supports a number of counselling, psychotherapy, personal and professional development courses, and a range of therapeutic practices that enhance mental and psychological wellbeing.
As Gestalt Centre, our relationship with people who work for the centre starts from a place of trust. We see our structure as an organisational shape that we use to organise ourselves. What matters for us is how we all work together. We prioritise collaboration and ‘horizontal’ consultative decision making with individual and collective responsibility and accountability.
OUR VISION is a world were meaningful and fulfilling relationships lead to wellbeing and positive change in people’s lives.
OUR PURPOSE is to promote the mental and psychological well-being of individuals, groups and organisations through Gestalt education, training and practice.
Gestalt is a life-changing approach to life, counselling, and psychotherapy. It enables people to develop meaningful relationships, navigate change and lead fulfilling lives by creatively utilising their own resources, skills and strengths.
OUR VALUES IN PRACTICE
Diversity, equality, inclusion and anti-discrimination: We value equity and inclusion and welcome diversity and difference in backgrounds, identities, cultures, and voices. We also commit to anti-discriminatory action and encourage personal and collective awareness, reflection, and learning. It is integral to who we are and how we work and study together.
Kindness and respect for each other and the space we cohabit. Our relationship with people who work, learn and access therapy at the centre starts from a place of respect and kindness. This way we create a space where we can show up, work, and learn authentically and meaningfully. Feel seen, heard, and included.
Collaboration and mutuality: We work and study together, collaboratively and with respect and appreciation for each other. Every person matters and so does the collective.
Community, awareness, and personal responsibility: We are a community of staff, students, practitioners, and clients; working, studying, and accessing therapy at the centre. Individually and collectively, we are responsible for our presence and behaviour. Also responsible for our community and the space we inhabit.
ABOUT THE JOB
Job Purpose
We are looking for an exemplary people-oriented administrator to provide administrative support to the Gestalt Centre CEO and the workstreams she manages. An important role in the organisation, working with senior leadership and across teams, in a welcoming and supportive environment with opportunities to learn and grow on the job.
Areas of work and responsibility
- Administrative Support to the Gestalt Centre CEO
- Coordinate and support projects and workstreams the CEO leads on: Operations, Communications and Marketing, Short Courses and Post Graduate Qualifications, HR, Finance, Policies, Fundraising and Health & Safety.
- Liaise with the CEO and the leadership team to update the organisational plan and workstream plans, also keep track of relevant priority actions and progress.
- Provide administrative support for governance processes such as the Annual Financial Audit, Trustee Board meetings, the Charity Commission and Companies House submissions.
- Provide administrative support to the organising and running fundraising activities and events.
- Administrative support and coordination for the annual planning of Short Courses and Post Graduate Qualifications programmes.
- Organise, provide administrative support, and attend as appropriate, weekly operational meetings, monthly Executive meetings, and other project meetings, led by the CEO. Prepare meetings set up, information and any required papers in advance. Organise dates, taking and sending out minutes and coordinate follow-up actions ensuring progress and completion.
- Liaise with the CEO to prepare, format, edit and update reports and policies for internal and external audiences to a high standard.
- Provide a professional first point of contact for the CEO and as required liaise with her and the leadership team in order to respond to emails or phone calls and organise follow up meetings.
- Office team support such as reception/admin cover or support with events, as and when occasionally required.
- Carry out responsibilities with due regard to the Gestalt Centre values, policies and procedures.
Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Key Competencies and Qualities
- Educated to degree level or equivalent with good English and Maths.
- Experience working with and assisting senior leadership professionals.
- Excellent organisation and planning skills and experience, including balancing competing demands and prioritising effectively, forward planning and working to tight deadlines.
- Excellent coordination skills and good experience of coordinating projects, workstreams or activities.
- Excellent communication skills, including conveying information clearly and adjusting approach, manner, and language to suit varying situations.
- Excellent interpersonal skills (‘people person’) such as developing good working relationships with colleagues, working collaboratively and initiating relevant discussions to progress with work tasks.
- Experience and able to work well with senior professionals and in a positive professional matter.
- Able to work in a confident, calm, diplomatic and confidential way in a senior role and a therapy setting. Reliable and mature with a sense of personal responsibility for the role and the work involved.
- Flexibility and proactive problem-solving, always working with kindness and respect.
- Excellent attention to detail and confident with numbers.
- Good working knowledge and experience of databases and online administration systems, including information and files management.
- Able to plan and organise own work effectively and able to work well in a dynamic busy setting.
- Able to work collaboratively and independently on own initiative.
- Experience working effectively and appropriately with confidentiality and data protection in mind and in line with organisational policies and practice.
- Good working knowledge of MS Office applications such as MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint, email, and the internet.
- Commitment to Equal Opportunities and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
- Preferably experience working within an educational, training or therapy setting (desirable).
To apply please forward to Archie Rotap, your CV and a supporting statement of no more than 2 pages, outlining how you meet the job requirements and the value you’ll bring to it. Archie's email can be found in the job description document attached.
Registered Charity
21 - 50
OUR VISION is a world were meaningful and fulfilling relationships lead to wellbeing and positive change in people’s lives.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Since our conception in 2004, parkrun has evolved into a global social movement with a vibrant and inclusive community at its core. As of 2024, we have recorded over 100-million instances of walking, jogging, running, and volunteering.
Our mission is to transform lives by empowering people to be active, together, outdoors in their local community; and to protect parkrun for the generations to come. Each and every weekend, we deliver free, weekly timed events that people of all ages and backgrounds can join in. By tackling barriers to participation, we encourage communities to come together and embrace regular physical activity.
Now in its 21st year, parkrun spans over 2,700 locations in 23 countries with more than 11 million people registered, and counting.
And we have really only just begun.
Brief role description:
This job acts as a ‘secretariat’ function for the Global Board, sub Committees and Senior Leadership Team, ensuring the timely preparation of agendas, collation and circulation of papers, minuting meetings and managing action points. This role also supports the recruitment and annual evaluation of trustees, the management of terms of office and any association board administration.
The Executive Assistant & Board Administrator will also provide executive assistant support to the CEO including diary management, logistics and travel, as well as supporting office management and the administration of SLT, staff and volunteer meetings, events and off sites.
Main responsibilities:
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Deliver high quality, timely administrative support to the Board and sub-committees, working with the CEO, Head of Governance and Board and Committee Chairs. Provide exemplary executive and administrative support to the CEO to ensure the management of diary commitments, travel, schedules and workflows.
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Provide organisational and logistical support for key management meetings including SLT, Global Townhalls and other meetings, including effective management of forward work plans, agendas and actions.
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Provide support and coordination of meetings, agendas and action points as necessary with other key strategic projects across the organisation as the need arises.
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Keep records relating to work activities and be able to use this swiftly to produce meaningful management information that can inform the organisation’s decision-making.
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Creation and delivery of engaging reports, presentations, and activities for different internal audiences (from front-line staff to director/CEO/board level, as well as for external stakeholders).
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Lead or collaborate in the organisation of team off sites, events or away days including travel, accommodation, diary management, taking/distributing meeting notes/actions and the coordination and provision of support documents (e.g. files, reports, minutes, meeting papers).
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Support subsidiary boards as needed with minute taking, governance support and reporting.
Essential experience requirements:
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Significant experience of providing high level executive support to a CEO or Director
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Experience of minute taking and governance administration and/or Board Secretariat
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A track record of managing event or meeting logistics
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Experience working independently and as part of larger teams
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Experience working with confidentiality and discretion
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Able to undertake a mixture of duties to a consistent high standard
Desirable experience requirements:
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Experience in the third sector
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Experience of Office Manager duties & responsibilities
Most relevant skills:
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Attention to Detail: Able to process detailed information effectively and consistently
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Demonstrate high levels of discretion and confidentiality
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Organisation: Able to determine goals and priorities and to accurately assess the actions, time and resources needed to achieve those goals
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Priority Management: Able to manage multiple projects and campaigns simultaneously and work to tight deadlines
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Adaptability: Able to easily adjust to changing circumstances and a growing organisation
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Able to use a variety of IT systems and tools, such as Google workspace
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Communication: Able to talk and work with people at all levels of seniority in a professional and mature manner, with sensitivity and diplomacy, across the whole parkrun network; and be confident in producing effective written communications
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Initiative: Able to be proactive, take initiative and take steps to improve ways of working seeking support where necessary
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Demonstrate a growth mindset, with a desire to improve and learn new skills.
Registered Charity
51 - 100
parkrun Limited is the company responsible for delivering parkrun in the UK.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About the role
We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join the College as the Executive Assistant to the President. This high profile and pivotal role ensures the smooth running of the President’s Office. You will work closely with the President, Vice Presidents, Chief Executive, Executive Directors, and senior leaders, helping the College achieve its mission of improving women’s health care worldwide.
No two days are the same and as a key member of the Executive Support Team, you will be part of a collaborative, values-led team that enables leaders to focus on strategic priorities. Responsible for ensuring the President’s Office runs smoothly, you will be instrumental in ensuring decisions are well-informed, governance processes are effective and stakeholder relationships are strengthened.
Responsibilities:
· Manage and coordinate the day-to-day operations of the President to support smooth organisational functioning (complex diary management, governance meeting support, travel coordination, record management)
· Work closely with the External Affairs teams, Public Affairs team and others to ensure the President is thoroughly briefed for meetings and public engagements.
- Act as a key contact for internal and external stakeholders, ensuring seamless communication and engagement.
· Support budget, planning, projects and events led by the President.
· Support the delivery of the RCOG Council, President and Officer elections in collaboration with the Head of Corporate Governance and Risk.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working in an interesting, fast-paced and busy environment in a role that will have a direct and meaningful impact on women’s health.
For the full list of key responsibilities, please check the recruitment pack.
About you
This role is well-suited to someone who combines outstanding organisation with sound judgement and calm, confident communication. You are proactive and have experience managing senior executives, building productive relationships and balancing multiple, demanding and fast-moving priorities.
Requirements:
- Experience of managing a senior leader’s office or equivalent environment
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence at senior level
- Ability to manage complex workloads with discretion and professionalism
- Familiarity with governance processes and project management.
Please note, that while we are looking for someone who has experience managing a senior leader’s office and strong organisational and stakeholder management skills, we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply, especially those who are proactive and collaborative. If you are excited about joining a values-led organisation with ambitious goals and a supportive, inclusive culture, we would love to hear from you. We will support you to get up to speed, but confidence managing complex schedules, communications and projects for senior leaders from the start would be helpful.
Our culture and benefits
As a key member of the team, you will be located in our offices in London Bridge. We offer a friendly, values led working culture with an excellent benefits package that includes:
· Agile and flexible working environment and free lunch onsite
· 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and office closure from 25 December to 1 January
· 10% pension contribution after probation
· Enhanced wellbeing and family support
· Interest-free bike and season ticket loans after probation
· Tailored Learning and Development and study leave
· Affinity staff networks
· Life assurance and income protection schemes
· Lifestyle discounts
For a full list of the benefits we offer, please visit our careers site.
How to apply
· Click on Apply to be taken to our recruitment platform, Applied. Please visit our careers website to download the full Job pack.
· Applications close at 10.00 am on Monday 9 March 2026.
· We encourage candidates to apply early and reserve the right to close the advert and appoint before the closing date.
· Interviews are likely to take place w/c 16 March 2026
· If you have any additional questions about the role or how to apply, please contact the People Team.
We believe that diverse teams will deliver the best outcomes for women's healthcare and we strive to be an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly encourage candidates from underrepresented groups, including those from black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds and people with disabilities. To find out more, please see our Diversity Policy and Equal Opportunities Policy.
If you require any adjustments to apply for this role or need the job advert in an alternative format, please contact us. We are happy to support with reasonable adjustments to accommodate individual needs throughout the recruitment process.
Please note: We are only accepting applicants with a right to work in the UK; we are unable to sponsor people requiring a work visa.
About us
The RCOG is a professional membership association dedicated to improving women’s health care across the world. We do this by setting standards for clinical practice, providing doctors with training and lifelong learning, and working with partners to advocate for women’s health and health care across their life course. We are a global leader in this specialist area, supporting more than 18,000 members in the UK and internationally.
We are a values-led organisation placing high standards, innovation, openness, inclusiveness and trust at the centre of all we do.
Advertising Agency
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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!
You will provide day-to-day administrative support to the Managing Director (MD); editing and disseminating organisational materials for internal and external audiences; support preparation of Board of Trustee and Executive Team reports and meetings, and minute meetings; represent Afghanaid in coordination meetings. You will be required to work closely and effectively with all other departments of Afghanaid to achieve unity of purpose, results and optimal use of organisational resources.
Main Duties
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Coordinate the MD’s daily diary, screen email, draft correspondence and prepare documents for meetings and professional appointments.
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Provide preparatory materials and coordinate the MD’s external representation and fundraising engagements, draft talking points and speeches, visual presentation and workshop materials.
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Coordinate and support drafting of internal quarterly reports and other Executive Team reports, as well as the external Annual Report, and ensure appropriate distribution; edit other organisational strategic and operational documents as required.
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Minute Board of Trustee, Executive and other internal meetings attended by the MD.
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Research and write internal and external briefs and reports to be used in national and international level communications.
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Serve as the primary point of contact for managing requests from various departments to the Managing Director, ensuring efficient communication and follow-through on tasks.
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Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to schedule and organise meetings for the MD.
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Organise MD’s travel, trustees’ visits, annual retreat and other events as requested.
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Represent Afghanaid in advocacy and influencing forums and meetings.
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Assist the MD in monitoring performance indicators against strategic and operational plans.
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Support the communications focal point in the Kabul office, including taking photos and collecting case studies.
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Perform other relevant duties as assigned and approved by the MD.
PERSONAL SPECIFICATIONS
Essential
Education:
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Master’s degree in relevant research-based discipline (Development, Anthropology, Policy and Research, International Relations or similar subjects) or an undergraduate degree with relevant experience.
Experience:
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Writing high quality policy and communications documents for public use
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Practical experience in a similar role
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Working with high levels of autonomy
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Voluntary or work experience within international development or charity sector
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Managing relationships with a variety of different stakeholders
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Coordinating research projects
Skills:
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Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint), and familiarity with relevant AI tools
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Excellent written and spoken English (to native standard)
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Strong conceptual and analytical skills
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Integrity, honesty, transparency and a firm commitment to professional standards of confidentiality
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Sense of humour, initiative and self-motivation, excellent teamwork and communications skills, ability to work collaboratively with others
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Sensitivity to Islamic culture and respect of Afghan customs and traditions, able to live and work in a diverse environment
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Outstanding organisational skills, able to communicate and collaboratively manage competing priorities
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Drive to achieve results and get things done
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Ability to deal with difficult, challenging work situations and remain calm under pressure
Desirable
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Experience living, travelling or working in isolated and conflict locations/countries
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Firsthand understanding of the operating environment of humanitarian and development work in Afghanistan (or a similar context)
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Basic fluency in Dari or Pashto
Other Information
Afghanaid’s core values are creativity, fairness and honesty. Our staff are passionate about and proud of Afghanaid’s work. Teamwork is fundamental to our standards and demonstrated by taking initiative, assisting others and taking on additional responsibilities and tasks if necessary. We are results driven, committed and motivated to achieve targets and take accountability for our own actions.
This position is based in Afghanaid’s head office in Kabul, Afghanistan.
Due to security considerations, this is an unaccompanied post. International employees are entitled to 22 annual leave days, 25 rest and relaxation days, 5 travel days and 13 public holidays per year. Afghanaid also provides a generous travel allowance for international staff to take R&R out of the country.
Our remuneration and benefits package is competitive with other similar organisations.
You will be given a private room in the staff house where all Kabul-based international hired staff members live.
This position presents an excellent opportunity for someone who has the ambition and determination to gain a foothold in the international humanitarian relief and development sector and move up in their career.
Registered Charity
101 - 500
Working with communities in Afghanistan to find long-lasting solutions and provide life-saving support to those in crisis.
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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!
Are you enthusiastic about giving supporters the best experience when contacting us?
Do you have the professionalism and empathy to make every interaction with our brain tumour community supportive and meaningful?
After a successful 2025, we’re building on our momentum and looking ahead with ambition. As our work continues to expand, so does our impact. We are now looking for passionate people to join us on the next stage of our journey!
It is a fantastic time to be joining our ambitious and growing charity and we are keen to share this with likeminded and talented individuals. We currently have an opening for a Supporter Care Officer.
As a Supporter Care Officer you will play a crucial role in being the first point of contact for supporters, delivering an excellent support experience.
You will:
- Lead on thanking supporters for all our existing Appeals, Core Campaigns and National Events; working with other teams to ensure that supporters are thanked in a timely manner
- Work with the Community Fundraising Team to evaluate the next best ask and proactively contact supporters with promoting fundraising and campaigning products for new and existing supporters
- Support all new Individual Giving and Supporter Care activities
- Provide excellent customer service to existing and potential new supporters offering an empathetic and supportive service via the main telephone line, email and general correspondence
Can you see yourself making a difference in one of the most innovative and exciting medical research fundraising charities in the UK?
Do you want your work to have a real, positive effect on someone’s life?
Does this sound like the opportunity to really get 2026 off to an amazing start?
If you’ve answered yes to these questions and feel this role could be right for you, we encourage you to learn more about this position. Please take a read through our recruitment pack Supporter Care Officer - Recruitment Pack included within this job advert.
We are asking for a CV as the first step, but applicants may be asked to provide a targeted covering letter as part of the selection process. Interviews will be conducted during the application window as appropriate, and will consist of a first interview via MS Teams, progressing, if successful to a face to face second interview, held at our offices in Milton Keynes.
We reserve the right to close the application window early and advise candidates to apply in good time to avoid disappointment.
We are looking for people who share our passion for finding a cure for brain tumours and who have the skills and experience to make a difference. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, and ages. We believe that diversity enriches our organisation and helps us achieve our mission. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment where everyone can be themselves and contribute to our vision.
Registered Charity
51 - 100
To find a cure for all types of brain tumours To increase the UK investment in brain tumour research
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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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!
We are really excited to have welcomed our new Director of Income Generation and Development to Brain Tumour Research this month, a great new start for the new year!
This is a fantastic time to be joining our ambitious and growing charity and we are keen to share this with likeminded and talented individuals. We currently have an opening for a Community Fundraiser, to be based in the East Anglia region.
As the Community Fundraiser covering East Anglia you will play a crucial role in helping the charity meet its strategic plans and objectives, which include campaigning to increase the national investment in brain tumour research to £35 million per year, while fundraising to create a network of seven sustainable Brain Tumour Research Centres of Excellence across the UK. Your role will be to generate and grow our income through community fundraising activities, contributing to a regional team target of more than £1.5 million.
- Do you want to make a difference in one of the most innovative and exciting medical research fundraising charities in the UK?
- Do you live in Cambridgeshire, Norfolk or Suffolk?
- Do you have at least one years' experience of working in a professional Community Fundraising position?
Have you answered Yes to these questions?
Does this sound like the opportunity to really get 2026 off to an amazing start?
If you are excited to learn more about this position, please take a read through our recruitment pack which is attached in this advert.
If you have the skills and ambition that we are looking for we welcome your application. We are really looking forward to welcoming a new member to our team!
We are asking for a CV as the first step but applicants may be asked to provide a targeted covering letter as part of the selection process. Interviews will be conducted during the application window as appropriate, and will consist of a first interview via MS Teams, progressing, if successful to a face to face second interview, held at our offices in Milton Keynes.
We reserve the right to close the application window early and advise candidates to apply in good time to avoid disappointment.
We are looking for people who share our passion for finding a cure for brain tumours and who have the skills and experience to make a difference. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, and ages. We believe that diversity enriches our organisation and helps us achieve our mission. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment where everyone can be themselves and contribute to our vision.
Registered Charity
51 - 100
To find a cure for all types of brain tumours To increase the UK investment in brain tumour research
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Hofesh Shechter Company seeks a Head of Finance and Operations to join our leadership team at Somerset House. This pivotal role manages strategic three-year budget planning and core functions including Finance, HR, IT and Governance.
Reporting to the Executive Producer, you will provide essential oversight to help achieve our creative and commercial goals. In this role, you will be expected to actively drive an entrepreneurial culture by adding your voice and ideas to the exploration of new income streams and providing the financial analysis and insight needed to strengthen fundraising initiatives and core business functions.
We require an experienced professional with accountancy qualifications and strong operational skills to oversee business functions and strategic planning. A supportive leadership style is essential.Knowledge of the arts or charity sector is required; experience with Theatre Tax Relief and NPO funding is highly desirable.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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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!
Community Fundraiser – South East (Kent, Surrey or Sussex)
We are really excited to have welcomed our new Director of Income Generation and Development to Brain Tumour Research this month, a great new start for the new year!
This is a fantastic time to be joining our ambitious and growing charity and we are keen to share this with likeminded and talented individuals. We currently have an opening for a Community Fundraiser, to be based in the South East region.
As the Community Fundraiser covering the South East you will play a crucial role in helping the charity meet its strategic plans and objectives, which include campaigning to increase the national investment in brain tumour research to £35 million per year, while fundraising to create a network of seven sustainable Brain Tumour Research Centres of Excellence across the UK. Your role will be to generate and grow our income through community fundraising activities, contributing to a regional team target of more than £1.5 million.
- Do you want to make a difference in one of the most innovative and exciting medical research fundraising charities in the UK?
- Do you live in Kent, Surrey or Sussex?
- Do you have at least one years' experience of working in a professional Community Fundraising position?
Have you answered Yes to these questions?
Does this sound like the opportunity to really get 2026 off to an amazing start?
If you have the skills and ambition that we are looking for we welcome your application. We are really looking forward to welcoming a new member to our team!
We reserve the right to close the application window early and advise candidates to apply in good time to avoid disappointment.
We are looking for people who share our passion for finding a cure for brain tumours and who have the skills and experience to make a difference. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, and ages. We believe that diversity enriches our organisation and helps us achieve our mission. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment where everyone can be themselves and contribute to our vision.
Registered Charity
51 - 100
To find a cure for all types of brain tumours To increase the UK investment in brain tumour research
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.