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Executive Assistant

We are looking for a driven self-starter with a varied skillset to join the team, acting as an integral part of the success of the organisation by providing administrative support and operational insight to the Director and wider team.

Position: Executive Assistant

Location: London/Hybrid, office 2–3 days a week, with flexibility to work from home

Hours: Full-time

Salary: £28,000–£33,000 depending on experience

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: 31 August 2025

Interview Date: The first round is online on 15 September 2025 and the second round is in person at our London office on 22 September 2025.

The Role

The Executive Assistant is a varied role, and would suit someone who loves to make things happen, is helpful and co-operative, and takes initiative; someone able to prioritise a range of tasks and commitments. The role involves supporting the Director of the organisation to be as effective as possible, and needs someone skilled in diary management, team and finance administration, project management and office management systems to support the day-to-day operations of this busy team. The role holder will play a crucial part in enabling the team to function as a well-oiled machine, and will make a key contribution to team culture.

About You

The successful candidate will have experience in using their administrative and operational skills within a team setting, as well as being a proficient MS Office user. We’re looking for someone who is excited about the work the organisation does and is eager to contribute to the mission.

Please provide your CV and a 250-word statement that sets out your interest and suitability for this position.

In Return…

Commitment - As a Christian organisation, the charity believe you have gifts and abilities that are all your own. So they’re willing to explore how what you have might fit what’s needed.

The checklist – There’s no such thing as the perfect candidate. You don't have to tick every box on the job description before you apply!

It's personal - You have a life outside work, and the organisation want you to be able to live it well. So are happy to talk to you about flexible working hours and working from home.

Learn and grow - When you're trained in a new skill, or learn a different perspective, it benefits everyone. The organisation is committed to making it possible for everyone to flourish, with a huge variety of learning resources available.

Together and apart - The charity believe in home working where it’s appropriate, and during lockdown they made that work really well. But know how important it is to meet face to face, too and are committed to making the office an enriching environment, where people are glad to be.

Celebrating difference - Universal acceptance for everyone, everywhere is at the heart of the organisation and it promotes diversity of thought, culture and background. Diversity is valued and this is reflected in the workforce.

Level ground - We want you to bring your best to the application and selection process. If you need any adjustments to be made for that to happen, let us know and we'll be glad to help.

Benefits include: Flexible Working, Pension, Employee Assistance Programme, Family Time benefits including TOIL, 28 days (plus bank holidays) after 2 years’ service (plus holiday trading, office closed at Christmas, additional closure the day before Good Friday and as day after Easter Monday), gym membership, Health Cash Plan or Private Medical, Cycle Scheme, Life Assurance, Staff Seminars, All Staff Gatherings, Access to LinkedIn Learning platform, Tastecard, Childcare Vouchers, Loyalty Awards, Staff Events, Free tea and coffee

Working in over 200 countries and territories, the organisations parent charity, is on a global mission to bring the Bible to life for everyone and believes that when people engage with the Bible lives can be changed, for good.

The charity is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity and aspires to reflect this in its workforce. Applications are welcome from people representing all sections of the community.

You may also have experience in areas such as PA, EA, Personal Assistant, Executive Assistant, Secretary, Clerical, Administrator, Senior Administrator, Administration Manager.

Are you a highly organised, approachable, and motivated by work that makes a difference?

Do you have recent experience in an office-based role and an interest in working within a faith-based environment that supports young people to thrive?

If this sounds like you, our client would love to welcome you as their new Part-Time Admin Assistant.

You will play a vital role in keeping the office running smoothly, providing reliable admin support to the Operations Manager and Charity Directors. This is your opportunity to use your skills in a values-led environment, where your contribution will directly support education, growth, and community wellbeing.

The Contract

Hours: 25 hours per week
Location: Forest Gate
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £27,300 – £30,940 PA Pro Rata
Work pattern: 5 hours per day (on-site; hybrid options may be reviewed after probation, with potential for some home working)
Start date: September 2025

About the organisation

This faith-based organisation has a long tradition in education and community life. Rooted in Catholic values, the culture is centred on respect, service, and shared purpose. Staff are asked to engage with and respect the organisation’s ethos, and an interest in faith and community life will help you feel at home here.

As the Part-Time Admin Assistant, you will…

• Be the friendly and reliable first point of contact in the office
• Keep accurate records, policies, and systems up to date
• Support meetings through minute-taking and document preparation
• Update the website and social media with news and information
• Welcome and coordinate international visitors
• Assist with events and organisational activities

Essential criteria – what you’ll bring

• To succeed as a Part-Time Admin Assistant, you will need:
• Proven recent experience in an office-based role
• Strong ICT skills, with confidence using Microsoft Office and digital systems
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• A calm, respectful, and professional approach when working with colleagues, partners, and visitors
• Attention to detail and accuracy, ensuring admin tasks are completed to a high standard
• A collaborative mindset, with the ability to work independently and take initiative
• An interest in faith, values, and community life, with openness to working in a Catholic context

Desirable qualities

• Confident using social media to create posts or adapt content for websites
• Flexible and proactive in supporting others and managing priorities
• Keen to engage with the organisation’s culture and ethos

How to apply

If you are looking for a meaningful role where your organisational skills and interest in faith can make a genuine difference, apply today to join our client as a Part-Time Admin Assistant. We are reviewing CVs as they come in and would be happy to share the full job description and discuss the role further.

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.

Become an Executive Assistant at Peridot Partners! We’re a values-led executive search firm working across the third sector, education and membership sectors, aiming to transform leadership and inspire change.

Location: Hybrid – offices in central London, Nottinghamshire and Staffordshire

About Peridot Partners

Since 2009, Peridot Partners has grown into a respected consultancy known for its dedication to sectors that drive social good.

Placing purpose and quality before profit, we’re a values-led third sector executive recruitment agency transforming leadership and inspiring change with organisations that have a social purpose.

We’re a close-knit team of exceptional people, and we’re proud of developing an ultra-flexible, empowering and fun culture.

We focus on long-term, deep-rooted relationships that bring added value.

We challenge the status quo about what makes good leadership, and this is reflected in our exceptional clients, candidates and close community of change-makers.

We have worked with organisations that want to grow and who appreciate and value good leadership, across the public, third and private sectors. This means we spend our time recruiting people for executive and non-executive roles for leadership teams and boards across education, fundraising and the third sector.

With our values centred around integrity, inclusivity, and collaboration, Peridot offers a unique approach to recruitment—one that builds real partnerships with clients and is both supportive and constructively challenging.

About the role

The focus of the Executive Assistant is to provide professional and efficient administrative support to consultants and ensure accurate record-keeping of client and candidate information. The postholder will support project management, client relations and customer support, manage diaries alongside more general administrative and database duties.

The Business and Executive Support (BES) team work closely to ensure that consultants are supported in the best way possible to achieve great services for clients and candidates.

Who we are looking for

We are looking for ambitious, proactive, and customer-focused individuals with a positive and enthusiastic personality.

You will be highly motivated and organised in providing support to colleagues in a busy and fast-paced environment, with a high level of verbal and written communication skills, and attention to detail. Previous secretarial/administrative experience is desirable.

Benefits

• Flexible and agile working (ideally 2 days per week in one of our offices)
• Employee Healthcare Scheme
• Birthdays off
• Business closure days over the Christmas holiday.
• Celebrations, social and volunteering opportunities and events

Please click 'Redirect to recruiter’ to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you can find full details of the candidate profile and register your interest to apply.

The Opportunity:   

The Aspiring Professionals Programme Coordinator (APPC) role will be well-suited to someone who is focused on the best ways they can help the aims of the charity as well as those of our participants and partners. An APPC is responsible for supporting the delivery and development of the Social Mobility Foundation’s programme of activities for young people through their S5-6/sixth form and university years.   
The SMF offers in-person and online support and opportunities, so this role will involve providing virtual and in-person support to students and working with employers across the UK.

Key Responsibility Areas:
1. Project Delivery 

• Deliver key projects including recruiting and onboarding students, creating digital resources and student events  
• Support with programme pilots, scoping (and delivering on) new activity   
• Collaborate and build relationships with our employer partners, schools, and universities to support our young people in their applications for university, internships and graduate roles  

 2. Monitoring and Evaluation  

• Maintain accurate records across relevant databases, updating data accurately and in a timely manner  
• Contribute to evaluation for key work areas (residentials, events, internships etc), produce high quality evaluation reports where required.

3. Stakeholder Management

• Communicate to internal and external stakeholders in a timely and professional manner  
• Proactively update external partners (i.e. employers) on your work areas, flagging risks in a timely manner with relationship managers  
• Manage internal student queries and maintain consistent stakeholder (e.g. students) processes through regular communication  

4. Activity Delivery  

• Coordinate planning and delivery of skills sessions, partner events, university visits, and other activities, both virtually and in person across the Social Mobility Foundation’s target cities across the UK  
• Create digital resources to support all provisions

Please see full job description attached for more details. 

Person Specification:

We need someone who will demonstrate our organisational skills-based competencies - as listed below: 

1.  Leadership
2.  Communication
3.  Adaptability
4.  Professionalism 
5.  Decision-making

Technical knowledge, understanding and experience required:

• Basic Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Excel  
• A basic understanding of the barriers young people face in accessing university and particular careers  

General requirements:
Ways of working:

• Most of our work is office based, but you will spend a lot of time collaborating with other teams and clients via email, telephone and other communications channels such as Teams or Zoom.  
• This role requires you to staff residentials for students on our Programme. This means that during the summer period (Jul – Aug) you will be expected to stay overnight on-site (in the UK - exact location to be confirmed closer to the time) for a period of up to two-weeks, help run the residential and be responsible for the welfare of the young people involved.

Travel:

• Some travel, to other offices and other locations, will occasionally be expected. 

Benefits:

• 33/34 days (England & Wales and Scotland respectively - includes bank and public holidays)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employer pension contributions of 5% of ‘qualifying earnings’
• Employee Assistance Programme available to staff and their family
• Flexible work options such as hybrid working, flexitime, part-time
• Regular staff team building and business planning “away days”

How to Apply:

If you are interested in applying for this role, please head over to our website and (via our application portal) submit the following by 23:59pm, on Sunday 31st August 2025:

1.  A cover letter outlining your suitability for the post along with specific examples from past experience (500 words maximum).
2.  A short statement answering the question: What do you think are the main concerns the young people that SMF target face regarding access to universities and professions? (500 words maximum)

Please note:  

• If you use an AI tool such as ChatGPT, please make sure your application still reflects your true skills and experiences. 
• Generic or incomplete applications will not be considered.  
• Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis however the job advert will not close before the stated date. 

The Social Mobility Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity and applications from all backgrounds. 

Interviews: First round interviews will take place from between the 8th and 12th September 2025 . The interview may be followed by a short-written task, related to the role you have applied for. This will be arranged after interview. 

Community Fundraiser

(Maternity Cover – Temporary)

£29,217 per annum

37.5 hours per week

Predominantly Mon-Fri with some evening and weekend working

5 weeks holiday pay plus Bank Holidays, Pension Scheme, Staff referral scheme (earn extra pay every time you successfully refer someone), Employee Assistance Programme, including private GP access, Free roadside parking off site, Free DBS check.

Closing date for applicants: 15th September 2025

First interviews via Teams: 22nd September 2025

Second interviews: 1st October 2025

 

Would you like to work in a genuinely rewarding organisation?

Nottinghamshire Hospice lead the provision of compassionate, community palliative care to those who are dying in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire from a terminal or life limiting illness.  Our values are embedded throughout the organisation – Compassion, Trust and Ambition.

You’ll be responsible for developing and maintaining our growing community fundraising income stream by empowering and inspiring the community of Nottinghamshire to actively fundraise for Nottinghamshire Hospice.

Our focus is on giving supporters the tools and support to champion our organisation whilst having fun and making as much money as they can to support our patients.

The role will do this by focusing on;

· Increasing our presence and fundraising income from local communities.

· Growing and then maximising the income from supporters who choose to fundraise for Nottinghamshire Hospice.

· Storytelling and communicating the impact fundraising has on those we support

· Recruiting and supporting a team of volunteer community fundraisers.

· Recruiting event participants and supporting their fundraising activities and developing a Hospice events programme that focuses on return on investment.

This role requires an ambitious, self-motivated, and target-driven fundraiser who will form part of our vibrant and passionate fundraising team.

The Role

This is a great opportunity to gain experience across a wide range of legal policy issues and contribute to the work of a dynamic policy department.

You'll support both the Public Law and Private and Commercial Law teams, working closely with Policy Advisors to track legal and political developments and carry out supporting research. You'll help shape robust, evidence-based policy positions and contribute to policy analysis and development, including opportunities to engage with expert solicitors from Law Society Committees and our wider membership.

Under guidance, you'll help draft policy content such as consultation responses, reports, and briefings. You'll also support the Law Society's engagement with key stakeholders, including members, legal professionals, civil servants, and partner organisations. This will include attending and representing the Law Society at external meetings.

The role also includes administrative tasks, such as helping to organise events, maintaining reporting systems, and supporting day-to-day team operations.

This is a varied and rewarding role, ideal for someone looking to develop their skills and start a career in legal policy.

What we're looking for

You will have good understanding of the law and legal environment, and an enthusiasm for developing your knowledge across a broad range of legal issues. You will be able to work closely with others to produce high-quality research and understand the key points of new issues quickly.

You will have good written and oral communication skills, with the ability to explain complex issues clearly and develop relationships with people from a broad range of backgrounds.

You will be flexible, organised and proactive and have experience of working to deadlines and adapting to new priorities as they arise.

Please see the job description for more details.

What's in it for you

This is an excellent opportunity to work with contemporary thinkers in a progressive membership organisation. The successful candidate will join a strong brand with a reputation for excellence and legal expertise, committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, and a culture of trust, clarity and respect.

We offer a generous flexible benefits package, a friendly working environment and the opportunity to develop your career within a professional organisation.

Please note: if you are an internal applicant, Pay Policy will apply.

The Law Society represents solicitors in England and Wales. From negotiating with and lobbying the profession's regulators, government and other decision makers, to offering training and advice, we're here to help, protect and promote solicitors.

We are looking for a Care Assistant who is dedicated to providing personalised support to our residents, always delivering care with empathy, respect and kindness.
Rate of pay: £12.86 to £13.06 per hour
We offer flexible working hours to fit your lifestyle, with part time and full time options available. Our full time shifts are 5 over 7 days, including weekends and bank holidays.
Please note that we are currently only able to consider applications from candidates who have the legal right to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor visas at this time.
 
Key responsibilities of the role:

- Assist with personal care and daily routines of residents
- Ensure residents' comfort and dignity at all times
- Support with mobility, nutrition, and medication as needed
- Create and maintain a safe and welcoming environment
- Maintain accurate care records
- Communicate effectively with residents, families, and healthcare professionals

You will have outstanding people skills, a friendly and positive attitude. We will provide the necessary support and training you need to thrive. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.
 
Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.
 
Employee benefits include:

- 22 days’ paid holiday per year plus bank holidays, with optional annual leave purchase scheme of up to 5 working days
- Generous pension contributions, with Employer contributions ranging from 6% to 14%, subject to eligibility
- Additional rates for nights, bank holidays and overtime
- Flexible hours to suit your needs
- Affordable and quality meals at reduced cost
- Free on-site parking
- Free enhanced DBS check
- Uniform provided at no cost
- Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
- Exclusive retailer discounts on popular brands
- Range of courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development goals and objectives

Galanos House is one of six care homes, situated on the edge of Southam, a small market town in the heart of the Warwickshire countryside. Our care home has a CQC Outstanding rating.  A place where ex-servicemen and women and their spouses can feel completely at home, providing care for those who have served in the Armed Forces and their dependants. We offer Nursing Care, Residential Care, and support for people living with dementia. Adjacent to the main building is the Galanos community hub, which boasts a beautiful light and spacious café and a number of multipurpose spaces which host groups, activities & events. As part of our award-winning team, you will receive full support with training and personal development.
 
For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert.
 
RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.
 
We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Work at the very heart of the Big Issue and Lord Bird’s fight to end poverty.
 
Lord John Bird - cross bench peer, founder and Editor-in-chief of the Big Issue and committed campaigner in the fight to end poverty - is looking for a highly motivated individual to support his work in and around parliament, enabling the smooth running of his parliamentary office, support his work on the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill, facilitate parliamentary interventions, manage parliamentary events, and accompany him to meetings.
 
This is a role with real impact. Based in Lord Bird’s Westminster office you will also work closely with the team at the Big Issue Group (based in Finsbury Park) to develop and build policy and media opportunities.
 
You will be a self-starter with previous Parliamentary experience - with an understanding of political advocacy, parliamentary processes and the ability to work across party boundaries, be a clear and confident communicator, have strong demonstrable research skills and possess an understanding and passion for the work of the Big Issue Group and Lord Bird.
 
For a full list of key responsibilities and tasks, cores skills and experiences required as well as a background to the Big Issue Group and a full list of Staff Benefits - please see the Job Pack below.
 
Salary and Benefits offered

• Salary - £30,000 - £35,000 per annum - for full time.
• Incremental holiday entitlement starting at 25 days per year plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time staff) plus paid leave to care for a sick child or grandchild and a sick or elderly relation
• Company Sick Pay
• Enhanced contribution to our workplace pension
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Training and development opportunities including an open learning library and management training schemes
• Health benefits include life cover, a health cash plan scheme which provides access to counselling and a range of therapies
• Access to Blue Light Card benefits scheme.
• Please note that we reserve the right to review and amend our staff benefits and they do not form part of any contract of employment

Workplace details
 
This role is based at Lord Birds Westminster office 3 to 4 days per week and the Big Issue Groups Head Office at Finsbury park. Regular travel will also be required when accompanying Lord Bird to meetings.
 
Closing date - 05th September 2025 (23:59pm) - Interviews and shortlisting may take place before the advertised closing date so please apply asap.
 
Big Issue Group is striving towards Equal Opportunities. We particularly welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our sector, such as women in senior roles, and people with disabilities and from Black and Minority Ethnic communities.
 
Since 1991, the Big Issue has fought poverty by creating opportunities and supporting people to take control of their lives. Over time our organisation has grown and now the Big Issue Group consists of the Big Issue Media Ltd, Big Issue Invest Ltd, our social investment arm, and Big Issue Impact Ltd.
 
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Are you ready to take on a key role in a charity that’s making a real difference? Southampton City Mission is offering an exciting opportunity for a full time Food Project Assistant. This is a new role with the opportunity to work alongside our project managers to deliver a high standard of food and clothes management across key projects within the charity.

We are looking for an individual who is confident in warehouse management, dealing with external organisations and liaising with volunteers at key venues in the city. You will also be responsible for delivering a stock management system within the SCM warehouse to ensure an efficient and effective process. 

If you’re a natural team player and passionate about working for a faith-based charity that’s growing and evolving, this is the perfect role for you. Your input will help drive change in both the charity and the city we serve!

If you’d like an informal chat or to arrange a visit to find out more, please contact the SCM office on 0 2 3 8 0 5 5 0 4 3 5 

Apply now! An application pack, including full job description and person specification, can be downloaded from our website.

The closing date for applications is 19th September 2025

SCM is committed to keeping children and adults at risk safe and to equal opportunities.

A DBS check will be required for this role and applicants must be able to demonstrate that they have the right to work in the UK.

For further information regarding the work of SCM, please refer to our website

Supporter Services Assistant
Location: Wenlock Road, London, N1
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent (subject to completion of 3-month probationary period)
Salary: £27,040 per annum
Application deadline: 1st September 2025

About the Role

We’re looking for a proactive and friendly Supporter Services Assistant to join our dedicated Fundraising Operations team at the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC). You’ll be the first point of contact for DEC supporters and the wider public, providing responsive, respectful and professional care that reflects our values.

If you’re highly organised, people-focused, and eager to work what can be at times a fast-paced humanitarian environment, this could be the ideal opportunity for you.

 ***Please download the job description for full details***

About You

You are a strong communicator with excellent attention to detail, who thrives on delivering great service and ensuring data accuracy. You enjoy working in a team and have the self-motivation to manage your own workload effectively.

You may already have experience in customer service or administration. Most importantly, you’re someone who values high standards and is motivated to support DEC’s humanitarian mission.

You will have:

• Good organisational skills and attention to detail
• A professional and friendly telephone manner
• Strong written communication skills
• The ability to manage a varied workload and prioritise effectively
• A positive, resilient, and self-motivated approach

Experience in the charity sector is welcome but not essential, we're more interested in your attitude, potential, and commitment to learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for supporter enquiries by phone, email, and post
• Ensure accurate donor records and communication preferences are maintained in Salesforce
• Process donations and generate acknowledgements and thank-you letters
• Support donation coding and financial reconciliation with the Finance and Fundraising teams
• Assist with the onboarding and coordination of temporary staff and volunteers
• Provide general administrative support across the Fundraising & Marketing team
• Contribute to team projects, internal meetings, and continuous improvement of supporter services

What We Offer

• Flexible working hours (outside of appeal periods)
• Hybrid working model (some mandatory office days during appeals)
• 25 days annual leave, increasing with service
• Healthcare Cash Plan (value ~£1,660/year)
• Pension contribution (3%, rising to 8% post-probation)
• Wellbeing and mental health support
• Access to Wellhub, discounts, and ticket schemes
• Season ticket and hardship loans (post-probation)
• Cycle to Work and Car schemes (salary sacrifice)

About the DEC

The Disasters Emergency Committee brings together 15 of the UK’s leading humanitarian charities to raise funds and respond quickly to global disasters. Since our founding in 1963, we have raised over £2.5 billion through 79 appeals, providing life-saving assistance to millions of people around the world.

Our mission is to save, protect, and rebuild lives through effective humanitarian action. As a team, we operate with urgency, transparency, and compassion.

All roles at the DEC are based in our London office. We operate a hybrid working model, with some non-negotiable office attendance. Please note, during the two-week appeal launch period, staff are required to work long hours in a high-paced environment, with mandatory office attendance.

How to Apply

If you believe you have the skills and passion for this role, please apply with your anonymised CV and cover letter (use initials only, no full names) by 1st September 2025.

We encourage early applications and may hold interviews before the deadline.

We are also unable to support applications for our vacancies if you do not have the right to work in the UK

Individual Giving Assistant Manager

Full time, permanent contract with an option for some hybrid working.

We are Chester Zoo

We’re not just an amazing, award-winning visitor attraction that’s home to over 30,000 incredible animals within 128 acres of stunning gardens. We’re not just the UK’s most popular zoo. We’re an international wildlife charity that’s committed to the recovery of endangered species.

The Role – Individual Giving Assistant Manager

The Fundraising Department of Chester Zoo, a major wildlife charity, with a mission of Preventing Extinction works to secure income which contributes towards the delivery of our strategic development plan and ambitious conservation plan, helping to ensure nature can survive and thrive.

Reporting to the Fundraising & Philanthropy Lead and working with the wider Fundraising team, the Individual Giving Assistant Manager will lead on securing and managing small to medium donations from individuals. This includes our newly created Patron Scheme, multiple fundraising campaigns and all challenge events for the zoo (including Run for Nature).

We are looking for a proactive and conscientious individual who will take a data led approach to raise money in effective and creative ways, working with our Senior Marketing Manager and Senior Data and Insights Manager to identify patterns and drive donations through individual giving. They will also manage and drive revenue through onsite giving mechanisms including in-memory, naming opportunities and point of sale giving – all whilst helping to strengthen our supporter base and foster their long-term relationships with the zoo.

They will work across the organisation to support our team of conservationists and scientists at Chester Zoo to engage, train and support targets within our strategically important field, education and science led projects.

We’re looking for someone who can:

• Fundraising Strategy: Help to develop and implement new plans to continue to grow our Individual Giving income led by the Fundraising & Philanthropy Lead
• Prospect Development: Work with our Senior Marketing Manager and Senior Data and Insights Manager to identify patterns in giving using data from our CRM and drive donations through appeals and public campaigns across the organisation
• Donor Cultivation and Stewardship: Develop an annual programme of stewardship and contact opportunities
• Campaigns: Develop and deliver engaging campaigns across multiple channels (direct mail, digital, email, on-site) aiming to grow a sustainable donor base. Monitoring and reporting on campaign performance using data to optimise and drive continuous improvement and donor retention
• Onsite Giving: Maximise onsite giving opportunities including naming around animal habitats and our newly installed Celebration Tree, alongside site wide donation boxes, point of sale items, round-up giving and contactless. Working with the Fundraising Administrator to include coordinating collections, reviewing messaging, reporting and identifying areas for improvement
• Event Management: Work across the organisation to create engagement and stewardship opportunities through events and experiences as the role requires
• Donor Stewardship: Keep accurate records on the database to include all communications, donor plans, pledges, proposals, gifts and restrictions. Work with the Fundraising Administrator to maintain a regular and engaging program of communication with donors, keeping them informed on the impact their donation is having on conservation activities at Chester Zoo well as recognition.
• Reporting and Analysis: Track fundraising progress and report on KPI’s

What makes Chester Zoo a great place to work?

Well, where do we start? Here goes…

We’re a huge team of conservationists, scientists, educators, animal welfare experts, marketeers, visitor experience professionals, environmental policy influencers; the list goes on. Each and every one of us is on a mission to make Chester Zoo the best in the world, and our planet a better place.

As the UK’s biggest and best zoo, we have ambitious goals, exciting plans, and there’s always lots going on here. We’re an inclusive and diverse organisation, made up of over 600 permanent and 500 temporary team members, and we know how important it is to invest in our colleagues to help boost their career development. We have ambitious goals, and we want you to be with us for the long term on our exciting journey.

Our working environment could not be more different from a typical office – where else can you see critically endangered orangutans from your office window, or stroll among rare giraffes and tigers on your lunch break?

The Package

• Permanent Contract
• 40 hours per week
• Salary – £30,000 per annum
• Opportunity for some working, based at Chester Zoo a minimum of 3 days per week.
• 33 days annual leave (includes bank holidays) plus the option to buy or sell up to 5 days.
• Pension scheme with generous employer contributions up to 9%
• Healthcare plan and employee assistance programme.
• Staff pass so you can visit the zoo during your time off, plus multiple complimentary tickets for your friends and family.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Discounted gym membership
• Discounts on cinema tickets, restaurants, high street shops and more via Perks

Our Requirements

• A demonstrable track-record in individual fundraising and/or high-level customer service
• Experience of using a database to manage and track donor gifts, relationships and pipeline
• The ability to create exciting and compelling fundraising campaigns across a range of different channels
• Skilled in managing and developing a portfolio of funders and meeting fundraising targets
• Experience in developing and building long-term donor relationships
• Confident communication skills, motivating supporters, as well as internal and external stakeholders and face-to-face contact with supporters
• Proven experience of delivering consistently high levels of supporter care
• Experience in curating and managing stewardship events
• Experience of prioritising and balancing a busy workload
• Experience of working closely with other fundraising streams

Although not essential, the following would be desirable:

• Strong working knowledge of Individual Giving, fundraising regulations and best practice
• Ability to recognise the needs of differing stakeholders
• Ability to manage varied tasks and workload
• Ability to work well independently and under pressure
• Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail

Shortlisting of applications and arrangement of interviews will take place while the advert is live, candidates are therefore encouraged to submit applications as soon as possible. We reserve the right to close the advert early.

The Nuffield Foundation is recruiting an Executive Assistant to work closely with, and support, our Chief Executive, Leadership Team, Trustees and members of our governance committees.

The Executive Assistant will work at the intersection of strategic leadership and effective operational administration, working as a lynchpin within the organisation to provide high level administrative and operational support to the Nuffield Foundation’s Leadership Team (LT) and Chief Executive. They will be a trusted partner responsible for delivering high-level strategic, operational, and administrative support to the CEO and LT.

This will include:

• Scheduling, coordinating and supporting all Trustee and other Committee meetings and events, including the preparation of papers and agendas, taking detailed minutes and tracking agreed actions.
• Managing the CEO’s diary, providing briefings and drafting documents and presentations as required.
• Scheduling, planning and preparation of Leadership, staff and other large/organisation-wide meetings.
• Managing the overall governance calendar, and key governance documents and records.
• Working with the Directors of Strategy, Finance and HR on strategic and operational planning
• Providing diary management and other general administrative support to members of the LT where required.

This role acts an extension of the CEO’s office, ensuring alignment across leadership priorities, and effective and timely follow-through on strategic and operational initiatives.

The successful candidate will be experienced in providing executive and administrative support to leaders, ideally within a similar organisation or setting. They will demonstrate professionalism and a strong work ethic, and will have excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to collaborate with a broad range of colleagues and use tact, discretion, influence and diplomacy when required. They will also have excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to draft correspondence and short papers as well as take minutes of meetings. The ability to demonstrate political acumen and experience of providing company secretary/governance-type support is also desirable.

About us

The Nuffield Foundation is an independent charitable foundation with a founding purpose to advance social well-being.

We achieve this by funding and undertaking rigorous research, encouraging innovation, and supporting the use of sound evidence to improve people’s lives. We tackle pressing, complex questions. Our aim is to open up opportunities and to improve lives for individuals, families and communities, within a just and inclusive society. Our work addresses the inequalities, disadvantage, discrimination and vulnerabilities that people face, and considers the social and ethical implications of scientific and technological advances.

We are the founder and co-funder of Nuffield Council on Bioethics, Nuffield Family Justice Observatory and the Ada Lovelace Institute.

Further information and how to apply

For further information about the role, please click through to the vacancy listing on our website. The closing date for applications is 09:30am (BST) on Monday 8th September 2025.

We are committed to inclusive working practices and during the application process we commit to:

• As a Disability Confident employer, we will offer an interview to a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the essential criteria for the job.
• making any reasonable adjustments – for example providing documents in different formats, arranging for a sign language interpreter for interviews etc
• reimbursing reasonable travel costs (and any childcare or care costs) for interviews where in-person attendance is required.

Our benefits package includes:

• 28 days holiday per annum and all public holidays (with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days).
• A salary exchange pension scheme that offers employer contributions of up to 11%.
• Life assurance scheme.
• Family-friendly leave policies and enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity/partner leave.
• Cycle to work scheme and loans towards season tickets.
• Ongoing opportunities for learning and development (including options for coaching and mentoring, and 4 personal development/reading days each year).
• Support with your physical, mental and financial wellbeing including an employee assistance provider, a private GP service, personal health reviews with Bupa, a will and funeral planning service and a staff network of trained Mental Health First Aiders.
• Staff peer groups and social networks.

OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE

Beacon is now in its second decade and has grown substantially over the last three years, including a rebrand and expansion into international projects. To support this growth, we are seeking a highly organised, proactive, and intuitive Admin & Operations Officer to help ensure the smooth running of our daily activities and core functions.

This varied role spans many aspects of our work, from administration and resource management to supporting the systems and tools that keep Beacon working efficiently. You’ll work across the charity, supporting our executive leadership, projects teams, and fundraising activities, as well as and ensuring colleagues have the information and resources they need to deliver for our beneficiaries.

The successful candidate will play a key role in the day-to-day running of the charity and in supporting senior staff. As you settle into the role, you’ll have opportunities to develop skills in areas such as financial management, executive support, relationship management, stewardship, or project logistics, depending on your interests and the charity’s needs.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone at an early stage of their career, with full training and support provided. You’ll gain experience with a wide range of platforms and processes – from finance tools, databases, and information management – making it a great foundation for building broad, transferable skills in the charity sector. Where possible, you’ll also have the chance to get involved in other aspects of our work, offering valuable insight into how a small but ambitious organisation operates.

We also welcome applications from experienced administrators, operations professionals, or executive assistants. Such candidates may be appointed as Senior Operations Officer, with additional responsibilities and a higher salary.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Organisational administration

• Lead on day-to-day operational processes to ensure the efficient running of the organisation.
• Provide executive support to the CEO and COO, including diary coordination, scheduling, and meeting logistics.
• Oversee internal financial processes, including processing expenses and invoices, documenting charity income and outgoings, ensuring accurate record keeping, and liaising with our external accounting team.
• Coordinate team activities such as strategy days, team-building events, and the annual Christmas party.
• Support HR-related processes such as managing staff anniversaries, birthdays, departures, and basic record-keeping.
• Act as liaison between the CEO and Board of Trustees as required.
• Collaborate with building management to ensure smooth operation of office facilities.

Fundraising administration

• Provide administrative support for funding applications and reports, including document preparation and submission.
• Monitor timelines and deadlines for all fundraising-related commitments, ensuring requirements are met.
• Maintain accurate fundraising records, keeping donor and income information up to date in our systems.
• Liaise with fundraising partners, sponsors, and donors as required.

N.B. The fundraising aspect of this role is focused on providing administrative and logistical support. This is not a fundraising position, and applicants are not expected to be responsible for income generation.

Team-wide support

• Monitor and respond to incoming enquiries via phone, email, and the Contact Us form, ensuring timely and professional communication.
• Process and respond to volunteer applications, maintaining accurate records and liaising with applicants as required.
• Manage organisational resources, including internal supplies and external materials, monitoring stock levels and coordinating reorders.
• Provide office management support to ensure a well-functioning, well-resourced working environment.
• Organise team travel arrangements for internal and external events.

Occasional duties

• Provide support in the lead-up to major events with preparation of materials as required.
• Support on-the-day delivery of major events alongside other team members.
• Represent the charity at external events and exhibitions.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

This is an excellent opportunity for someone at an early stage of their career who is eager to learn and grow within a supportive team. We’re looking for a proactive and organised individual who can take ownership of their work, spot opportunities to improve processes, and contribute positively to all areas of the charity.

Essential

•   Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities, monitor timelines, and meet deadlines independently. 
•   Self-motivated and able to work proactively, showing initiative to identify needs, address issues, and make improvements to processes and systems.
•   Strong written communication and record-keeping, skills with the ability to convey information clearly and professionally. 
•   The ability to adapt your communication style to different audiences, such as colleagues, beneficiaries, trustees and donors. 
•   A proficient user of various IT systems, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Publisher), G-Suite, and Zoom, with a willingness and aptitude to learn new platforms.
•   A collaborative mindset, with the ability to work effectively across teams, coupled with the confidence to work independently and take ownership of tasks.
•   Flexible and resilient, with the ability to remain level-headed and resourceful in a fast-paced environment.
•   A commitment to Beacon’s mission and desire to represent the charity with professionalism and integrity. ​

Desirable

• Previous experience in an administrative, operations, or executive support role.
• Experience of working or volunteering in a charity or not-for-profit environment.
• Familiarity with fundraising administration, databases, or finance systems.
• Understanding of rare diseases, health charities, or small-organisation dynamics.

Experienced candidates

We welcome applications from candidates with proven experience in administration, operations, or executive support roles, who are interested in a Senior Admin & Operations Officer position.

For this level, we are looking for demonstrated competence in  managing complex administrative tasks, coordinating across teams, and supporting senior leadership with minimal supervision. Senior Admin & Operations Officers should be confident in taking initiative, driving improvements, and handling a broader range of responsibilities. 

WORKING AT BEACON

Beacon is a small, tight-knit team, with a friendly atmosphere and strong commitment to our beneficiaries. We aim to give all employees opportunities to pursue their interests, develop their skills, and shape their career path.

We offer flexible working practices to help our staff balance their personal and professional lives, including hybrid working and flexible hours. While our hybrid policy requires all staff to work in the office at least two days per week, the high level of cross-team collaboration, executive support responsibilities, and office management duties involved in the Operations Officer role mean that regular in-person attendance is particularly important.

After the initial in-person onboarding period, we’d like this role to be based in the office for around three days a week on average, though not necessarily every single week, to help maintain effective teamwork and smooth daily operations.

Job title: Corporate Partnerships Manager
Reports to: Director of Income Generation and External Engagement
Job location: 3 days a week onsite Kingswood, Bristol, BS15 with additional travel to meet with partners as needed
Working hours: 28 - 35 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £33,749 - £37,241 Per Annum, Pro Rata

About Jessie May

At Jessie May, we provide specialist nursing care, at home, for children with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions. We support parents, siblings and wider family members in Bristol, South Gloucestershire, North Somerset, Bath and North East Somerset, and Wiltshire.

Through life and death, bereavement, and grief, we are here for families for as long as they need us - support for weeks, months, and years.

With us, seriously ill children can still be children, and their families can make memories to look back on when they need them most.

Our families let Jessie May into their homes, both physically and emotionally, offering expert care and much-needed space for parents and carers to rest, and recharge.

Job Purpose

As Corporate Partnerships Manager, you’ll play a key role in supporting and growing Jessie May’s corporate income. You’ll nurture existing partnerships while developing and managing a robust pipeline of new prospects, in line with our wider fundraising and organisational strategy.

Your work will involve creating tailored stewardship journeys, compelling proposals, and clear impact reports that build strong, lasting relationships and deliver a sustainable income stream.

You’ll identify, build, and secure high-value partnerships across a range of opportunities from strategic partnerships and employee fundraising, to cause related marketing opportunities, events, and Gifts in Kind.

You’ll know how to create mutually beneficial partnerships that meet our corporate partners’ goals while delivering meaningful impact for the children and families we support.

Main Responsibilities

Relationship Management and Stewardship

• Manage a portfolio of corporate partnerships, building strong, strategic relationships and delivering high-level stewardship to encourage ongoing support and long-term sustainability.
• Plan, manage, and deliver corporate cultivation and stewardship events, visits, and meetings with existing supporters and new prospects, while developing a corporate partnerships calendar of activities to enhance and grow relationships
• Identify key senior contacts within each partnership and drive stakeholder engagement, leveraging internal relationships to deepen commitment across all levels of the organisation.
• Ensure all corporate relationships comply with the Fundraising Regulator and internal due diligence requirements, and that all partnership activity aligns with Jessie May’s brand and values. 
• Maintain accurate records of corporate support on Donorfy, tracking engagement and financial contributions to inform future strategies and reporting.

Pipeline Development

• Research, identify and cultivate new corporate partnership opportunities through proactive and strategic pipeline management.
• Secure new multi-year corporate and charity of the year partnerships through strong prospect research, tailored proposals, and confident pitching.
• Research, evaluate and develop new corporate fundraising opportunities including strategic partnerships, Charity of the Year partnerships, commercial partnerships, payroll giving, cash or gift in-kind donations, sponsorship and pro-bono opportunities.
• Represent Jessie May at networking and events to promote our work and develop new leads.

Other Responsibilities

• As directed by the Head Fundraising and Communications, deliver regular activity and income reports, and participate in the budgeting and reforecasting of corporate income.
• Represent Jessie May at fundraising events, including weekends and out-of-hours. 
• Monitor and evaluate fundraising performance, ensuring all activities align with best practices and compliance standards.
• Be flexible and carry out any other associated duties that may arise, develop, or be assigned.
• Adhere to legal requirements for fundraising and general activities, including GDPR, The Fundraising Code of Practice, and others.

All Employee Responsibilities

Maintain an awareness of and actively follow and promote Jessie May policies, including (but not limited to), Equality and Diversity, Health and Safety, Safeguarding, Date Protection and Confidentiality.

Complete all Jessie May mandatory training, within the required timescales.

The welfare of children and young people with who we support and come into contact with, either directly, or indirectly, is paramount to all staff at Jessie May and it is our responsibility to ensure that best practice is followed and that you adhere to the Jessie May values and Code of Conduct at all times.

To Note

• This is not an exhaustive list of tasks; Jessie May employees will be asked to undertake other ad hoc tasks relevant to the scope and purpose of the role. This job description reflects the present requirements of the post, and as duties and responsibilities change/develop, the job description will be reviewed subject to amendment in consultation with the post-holder. 
• Jessie May Culture and Code of Conduct
• The Jessie May team has created a ‘code of conduct’, which outlines the organisational culture. The behaviours that all team members adhere to are that:
• We are caring and compassionate, actively looking out for one another and supporting workloads where we can. 
• We support and understand each other’s priorities. 
• We are friendly and inclusive of everyone we come into contact with. 
• We maintain a professional attitude, fostering a culture of openness and actively encouraging constructive feedback among ourselves. 
• We are ambitious and hardworking and celebrate one another’s achievements.

Terms & Conditions and Employee Benefits

Conditions, including but not limited to the following:

• Checks: The appointment is subject to satisfactory references, DBS check and a probationary period of six months. 
• Salary:  £33,739 - £37,241 depending on experience.  Salaries are reviewed annually, at the discretion of the Trustees, where the budget allows, with any increases effective from April. 
• Pension: There is a group personal pension scheme that you are entitled to participate in, subject to the rules of the scheme.  You will be automatically enrolled into the scheme, however there is the option to opt out.  The employer’s contribution is 5 per cent while the employee’s contribution is 4 per cent of the pensionable salary. 
• Death in Service Provision (once successfully passed probation)
• Work base: Jessie May office and throughout the Jessie May service area.
• Holiday entitlement: Annual leave is 27 days pro rate, plus bank holidays. Some annual leave is pre-allocated to cover some of the time between Christmas and New Year when the office is closed. This amount increases with service.
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Team Away Days and Social Events 
• Free on-site parking (if available)
• Free office refreshments

Closing date: Monday 1st September
Interview date: Wednesday 10th September
Interview location: Jessie May, 35 Old School House, The Kingswood Estate, Britannia Road, Kingswood, Bristol, BS15 8DB. 
As part of our commitment to being a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee an interview to anyone who identifies as disabled (as defined by the Equalities Act 2010) that meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification.

Interested? 
If you would like to find out more information about this role, please scroll down to download our job pack. To complete your application, simply click the apply button to be taken to our application form - here you will just need to complete and submit this form, and also send your CV as instructed on the form to the given email address. 

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