Executive personal assistant jobs in barnet, norfolk
Auditory Verbal UK (AVUK) is an award-winning charity that wants all deaf children to have the same opportunities in life as their hearing peers.
It supports deaf babies and children to learn to listen and speak with Auditory Verbal therapy and provides internationally accredited training in Auditory Verbal practice for health and education professionals. AVUK works to raise expectations and outcomes for deaf children and increase access to, as well as awareness and understanding of, Auditory Verbal therapy, with a clear mission to enable every family with a deaf child the opportunity to access Auditory Verbal therapy through publicly funded services close to where they live.
OVERVIEW
We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Executive Assistant to provide dedicated support to the CEO and Senior Management Team. This is a unique opportunity for someone looking to build on their business administration experience and take the next step in their career.
In this pivotal role, you’ll be at the heart of our organisation, supporting day-to-day operations, contributing to strategic initiatives, and ensuring the smooth execution of both administrative and project-related tasks. You’ll gain unparalleled access to all areas of the business, working closely with senior leaders and gaining exposure to corporate management policies, techniques, and decision-making processes.
This role offers:
- High-level autonomy and the chance to operate at board and senior management levels.
- Mentorship from the CEO, Director of Finance and Operations, and other senior leaders, providing insight into executive leadership and strategic planning.
- A dynamic, fast-paced environment where your critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills will be valued and developed.
- The opportunity to make a real impact while growing your professional capabilities and expanding your career horizons.
CONTRACT DETAILS
Location: Primarily remote with occasional working in London
Working Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week); compressed or part-time would be considered; flexible working fully supported; occasional evening work may be required
Contract Type: Fixed-term, 2 years
Salary: £35,000 per annum FTE depending on experience, plus benefits including 7% employer contribution to Group Pension Scheme
Holiday: 27 days (pro rata) plus Bank Holidays and 1 privilege day
Reporting To: CEO
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Executive Support
- Act as liaison between the CEO and internal and external stakeholders, drafting communications and ensuring clear, timely information flow; supporting scheduling of meetings and tracking of actions and, with support from the CRM Manager, ensuring key contacts and relationship data are accurately and securely maintained on the organisation’s central database.
- Coordinate meetings and agendas with the CEO, Director of Finance and Operations, Chair of the Board, and Board sub-committees; manage papers and follow-up actions.
- Organise external meetings, including venue liaison, room bookings, and travel arrangements.
- Provide administrative support to the Senior Management Team (SMT), including preparing reports, presentations, and other materials as required.
- Coordinate SMT and Programme Board meetings including compilation and circulation of agendas and supporting documents.
- Prepare regular status updates on project progress; maintain a record of agreed actions from meetings and liaise with team members to gather updates and ensure timely completion.
- Act as a point of contact between the Senior Management Team and working groups focused on Equity, Diversity & Inclusion and Well-being.
Board Support & Impact Reporting
- Support board-level processes by coordinating meeting logistics; prepare, compile and circulate materials including agendas, minutes, reports, and presentations;.
- Maintain accurate records of meetings including tracking and reporting on Board decisions and action items, ensuring timely follow-up and completion.
- Assist in developing and maintaining risk management and impact reporting frameworks and tools for the Trustee Board.
- Collect, analyse, and report on data related to AVUK’s strategic programme impact and outcomes.
Governance and Additional EA Support Duties
- Support the Director of Finance and Operations and Operations Manager to ensure AVUK’s legal obligations regarding governance, record-keeping and reporting requirements are maintained.
- Oversee office management and liaise with landlords at AVUK centres in London, Bicester, and flexible workspaces in Glasgow and Leeds.
- Manage special projects and initiatives as assigned by the CEO or Senior Management Team, including planning and execution.
These responsibilities are not exhaustive and will be reviewed, in consultation with the post-holder, from time-to-time and amended in light of the changing needs of the charity and experience and development of the post-holder.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential:
- Proven experience as an Executive Assistant in a similar role, or in direct organisational management.
- Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a high level of attention to detail.
- High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
- Demonstrable discretion and ability to handle confidential information with professionalism.
Desirable:
- Familiarity with governance structures and impact reporting frameworks.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Experience in project management and coordinating cross-functional initiatives.
- Proficiency in Salesforce or other CRM platforms, including data logging, relationship mapping, and report generation.
- Knowledge of Microsoft tools (e.g., SharePoint, Teams, Planner) to support effective information sharing and action tracking across teams.
INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS
Anyone wishing to apply for this post should submit their CV along with a covering letter (max 2 pages) explaining what draws them to working for our charity and how they see their skills contributing to our work. Applications received after 9:00am on Monday 20 October 2025, will not be considered.Only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted.Interviews will take place via MS Teams.
Key Dates
Closing date for applications: Monday 20 October at 9:00am
Shortlisted candidates notified: Via email on or before Wednesday 22 October
Interviews: First Round: Tuesday 28 October, Second Round: w/c Monday 03 November
We use a blind recruitment system to ensure fairness. Personal details such as name, address, social media links, gender, ethnicity and educational institutions remain hidden until shortlisting is complete.
We believe that diversity brings strength to our organisation; we recognise and value the importance of lived experience and encourage people of all backgrounds and abilities to apply for this role.
Strictly no agencies.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job description
About the role
We are looking for an experienced Senior Learning & Engagement Officer to join the Trust’s Engagement and Volunteering team and work together with local schools and community partners to make sure the Park is welcoming, interesting, and enjoyable for everyone.
You will build relationships with representative community groups and stakeholders, listening to, and understanding their members’ needs, interests and barriers to participation. You will help deliver our heritage activity programme funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund working alongside colleagues to develop and deliver both targeted engagement activities and resources with these groups, whilst also using their feedback and advice to influence the Trust’s broader public programme and offer.
The postholder will work to develop and deliver community engagement and learning programme building relationships with representative community groups and stakeholders, listening to, and understanding their members’ needs, interests and barriers to participation. This will support ongoing programming of activities and events within the park to encourage a new and diverse audience alongside our regular attendees.
You will manage and support two advisory groups, including a Young Advisory Group and an Access Advisory Group and will also work as part of the project team working closely with the Senior Volunteer Officer and reporting into the Senior Community Programmes Manager.
The role is offered on a 14-month fixed term contract with Crystal Palace Park Trust. Weekend working will be required and there is potential for an extension after 31 December 2026 subject to funding.
This role is funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund as part of a partnership project between Crystal Palace Park Trust and London Borough of Bromley.
Responsibilities:
Relationship development and management
● Creating strong links to local community groups, schools and organisations; especially those who represent groups who do not currently visit or engage with the park. Work with them to understand the barriers to their visiting and engaging with the park and how they can be overcome.
● Working with the Events team by acting as an advocate for community groups and organisations to support the development and delivery of a public programme with particular focus on priority audiences.
● Further developing our network of partners and identifying new partnership opportunities, particularly with local cultural, heritage and community groups, to support audience development and deliver engagement opportunities for priority audiences.
● Supporting the procurement, briefing and management of freelancers to develop learning and community engagement resources and activities.
Planning and delivery
● Working with our partners to co-create and pilot engagement activity and resources.
● Working with the Senior Community Programmes Manager to engage local schools and elective home education services to develop and pilot resources.
● Working with the Marketing team to develop printed and online resources and materials.
● Working with the Senior Volunteer Officer to identify volunteering opportunities for engaged groups.
● Support the team to ensure all activities and resources are fully accessible and inclusive.
● Liaising with the wider team to ensure the smooth running of programmes, practically and logistically.
● Delivering the coordination, administration and facilitation of an access advisory and young advisory panel.
Evaluation
● Providing data on community engagement and participation to The National Lottery Heritage Fund as part of the quarterly reporting process and for annual and summative reports.
● Supporting the Senior Community Programmes Manager and the Evaluation Consultant to ensure the public programme, learning and community engagement strands of the Activity Plan are evaluated, including a photographic archive.
● Undertaking other duties as required.
These responsibilities are broad and cover a range of aspects of our work at Crystal Palace Park Trust.
It is a requirement of the Trust that all staff work in a flexible manner compatible with their jobs and in line with the objectives the Trust must fulfil. Evening and weekend work will be required by arrangement. Time off in lieu will be granted on a one-for-one basis for overtime worked. The working pattern for this role is to be agreed, but it is anticipated that the pattern will involve one weekend day as standard.
This position requires an Enhanced DBS check which may reveal any unspent convictions. A criminal record may not necessarily be a bar to employment, as any decision will be treated on its merits and individual circumstances subject to the Crystal Palace Park Trust’s obligations to protect the children, young people and adults at risk in its charge and members of the public.
Person specification:
Qualifications and experience (all essential unless stated):
● Experience of working with community groups; marginalised audiences and third sector/voluntary organisations to co-create and develop audience focused engagement activities and programmes.
● Understanding and experience of safeguarding principles for children, young people and adults at risk.
● Experience or knowledge of using best practice co-design and participatory approaches in community programming development and delivery.
● Experience or knowledge of developing learning resources.
● Experience of working as part of a small team and working with empathy and compassion to colleagues, stakeholders and partners with differing priorities.
● Experience or knowledge of delivering externally funded projects and working within reporting frameworks, budgets and timescales.
● Interest or working experience of horticulture and heritage management.
Knowledge, skills and abilities:
● Excellent project management, customer service, and public speaking skills.
● Strong verbal written communication skills, with the ability to communicate comfortably and confidently with a variety of people.
● Good understanding of Microsoft Office.
● Willingness to work flexibly as part of a team - there will be regular weekend and out-of-hours commitments.
● Knowledge of working in value-led organisations such as charities, or the wider cultural sector.
● Knowledge and awareness of the challenges that people face and the barriers they may have, preventing engagement with heritage or community activities.
Values and behaviours
● A commitment to Crystal Palace Park Trust vision and values.
● A strong commitment to championing anti-racism, intersectionality and other forms of diversity, equity and inclusion.
● Passion for working with diverse groups of people and engaging people in new opportunities.
● A commitment to continual learning and improvement to maximise the social impact / beneficial outcomes for participants.
● Energetic self-starter able to work individually and as part of a team as needed.
● Ability to enthusiastically communicate the Trust’s vision and demonstrate impacts of new volunteer programmes.
● Passion for protecting and increasing biodiversity, natural area conservation, urban wildlife, and horticultural excellence.
● A willingness to further develop skills as necessary to thrive in the role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About us
We’re Breast Cancer Now, the research and support charity. We’re the place to turn to for anything and everything to do with breast cancer. However you’re experiencing breast cancer, we’re here.
The brightest minds in breast cancer research are here. Making life-saving research happen in labs across the UK and Ireland. Support services, trustworthy breast cancer information and specialist nurses are here. Ready to support you whenever you need it. Dedicated campaigners are here. Fighting for the best possible treatment, services and care for anyone affected by breast cancer.
About the role
As we enter an exciting new phase of digital maturity, we’re looking for a senior lead in AI to drive innovation and embed impactful and transparent use of AI across our charity to define clear ethical standards.
This is a unique opportunity to combine technical expertise, lead the exploration to design AI-powered products that will make a real difference – whether it’s enabling life-saving research, supporting fundraising innovation, or helping us connect with people affected by breast cancer in new and meaningful ways. You’ll play a pivotal role in embedding inclusive and responsible AI, ensuring that innovation is a sustainable discipline across our charity. You’ll also raise AI literacy at every level for colleagues across teams to our CEO and trustees running workshops, training and innovation sessions.
You’ll lead the AI product strategy and roadmap, aligning with our digital and organisational goals through cross team collaboration to spot opportunities where AI can deliver impact, from fundraising and services to research and operations.
Lead on AI trends and build prototypes, work with partners, and guide the transition from pilot projects to long-term solutions.
If you’re excited by the chance to combine technical leadership, product strategy and social impact, this role could be for you.
About you
As a Senior AI lead, you’ll bring a blend of technical expertise, product vision and collaborative leadership, to integrate ethical and inclusive approaches to technology.
You’ll have proven experience leading AI or machine learning product development, with a strong technical foundation, including working with large language models, vector databases, data pipelines and digital integrations.
As a strong collaborator with excellent communication skills, you’ll work across teams and at leadership level to translate complex AI concepts for both technical and non-technical audiences.
Experience with innovation pipelines, hackathons, or AI literacy programmes is a plus—but above all, we value your curiosity, adaptability, and passion for making a meaningful impact.
Job description and benefits
Please download the job description and our attractive benefits package.
Primary location of role and hybrid working
This role is primarily based in our London office. Our hybrid working model allows you to work up to 3 days per week at home.
When applying
We hope you choose to apply for this role. To support your application, you’ll be asked to submit your anonymised CV and a supporting statement online. Please refer to the essential criteria on the person specification and clearly provide as much information as you can with examples, to demonstrate how and where you meet the criteria.
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
We’re committed to promoting equity, valuing diversity and creating an inclusive environment – for everyone who works for us, works with us, supports us and who we support.
We reserve the right to close this advert early. Therefore, to avoid disappointment please submit your application as soon as possible, if you’re interested in this opportunity.
Closing date: 9am on Tuesday 7 October 2025
Interview date: Week commencing 13 October 2025
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Executive and Finance Officer
We’re looking for a proactive and highly organised Executive and Finance Officer to play a vital role in the operations of Centre for Mental Health.
This varied and interesting role supports our CEO and Board, managing day-to-day operations and taking on key finance and HR responsibilities. This will include financial support: reconciling accounts, processing invoices, supporting our Board by organising meetings and helping with many aspects of recruitment, onboarding and assisting our staff team. In this role, you will be at the heart of our team’s success.
You will need to bring outstanding organisational skills, strong IT ability, and experience in financial processes (with knowledge of Sage 50). Experience of working in a charity is desirable.
About us
We’re Centre for Mental Health. We take the lead in challenging policies, systems and society, so that everyone can have better mental health. We do this by building research evidence to create fairer mental health policy.
By joining our small, friendly and dedicated team, you’ll help us create a fairer society and drive forward sustainable policy change, pursue equality, social justice and good mental health for all.
The closing date for applications is 7th October 23:59.
Interviews will be held in person at our office in Elephant and Castle, on Tuesday 21 October between 10am and 5pm.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We’re seeking a highly organised, discreet, and dynamic Personal Assistant to support the Chief Executive of a charity tackling youth homelessness.
As the Personal Assistant to the CEO, you’ll be at the heart of strategic engine. You’ll manage a fast-paced, high-profile workload, ensuring the CEO is fully supported to balance competing priorities and lead effectively.
Acting as the first point of contact for the CEO’s office, you will triage requests, ensuring professional and timely communications with a wide range of stakeholders.
You will cultivate professional relationships both internally and externally, leveraging these to prepare and coordinate high-quality briefings for to ensure the CEO is well prepared in advance of meetings and engagements.
Maintaining systems and processes to keep the CEO’s office running efficiently will be central to the role and you will oversee logistics for the CEO’s travel, events and projects, ensuring seamless execution.
This role sits within the Governance & CEO Office. This small but agile team provides high-level support to the Chief Executive and the Board of Trustees. You will join the team who ensure the CEO’s office runs smoothly and strategically, enabling both the CEO and the Board to focus on delivering our ambitious vision.
The role is predominantly office based, with flexibility to work from home up to two days per week.Due to the nature of the charity’s work, you will be required to complete a full DBS check upon appointment.
At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity.
In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a call to brief you on the role. We are looking forward to connecting with you.
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The Vacancy
We're looking for an Executive Assistant to act as the first line professional point of contact for the President and Vice-President of the Methodist Church.
This is an executive level support role for someone who is accustomed to working in a professional environment and who is willing to go ‘the extra mile’.
This role is based at Methodist Church House, London, with the possibility of flexible working.
About You
To be successful in this role, in addition to excellent administrative skills it is essential that you have proven abilities of:
· working in a PA role in a complex organisation
· organising meetings and diaries and filtering and providing information.
· paying close attention to detail and working under pressure and to tight deadlines.
· managing and prioritising your own workload as well as working as part of a team.
The Executive Assistant is required to be in sympathy with the ethos of the Methodist Church.
Our Culture, Values and Benefits
Thank you for considering joining our inclusive and welcoming team that strives for excellence and values employee wellbeing.
We value and support all those who join our team through a positive work-life balance augmented by generous annual leave (plus an extra 3 days over Christmas/New Year), TOIL, flexi-leave and an on-site Well-being Adviser service. We offer a generous occupational pension scheme, where the Methodist Church will pay double the employee contribution up to a maximum of 16% employer contribution.
The Methodist Church is an inclusive and supportive employer. We are actively committed to encouraging applications from people of all backgrounds. We welcome applications from people of Black, Asian and other Minority Ethnic groups. We also welcome applications from people living with disabilities.
If you have questions about the vacancy or require reasonable adjustments to be made at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact HR Team.
Closing date: 17 October 2025
Shortlisting date: 20 October 2025
Interview date (in person): 27 October 2025
Registered Charity
101 - 500
The calling of the Methodist Church is to respond to the gospel of God's love in Christ and to live out its discipleship in worship and mission.
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Personal Assistant (PA) to the Directors of Strategic Partnerships and Performance & Insight
Contract type: Permanent, Full Time – 35 hours per week
Location: London, United Kingdom. Subject to right-to-work.
UK hybrid working – a minimum of 40 % of working time is spent face-to-face (London office, external meetings or travel). 60/40 hybrid working at WaterAid means roughly three days wherever you work best and two days together in person.
Salary: £39,358 – £42,500 per year with excellent benefits.
Change starts with water. Change starts with you.
Every day, millions of people live without clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene. WaterAid exists to change that – for everyone, everywhere. Join us, and your energy will help unlock people’s potential and create a fairer future.
About WaterAid
We’re a global federation driven by one vision: a world where everyone, everywhere has clean water, sanitation and hygiene by 2030. Powered by our values of Respect, Accountability, Courage, Collaboration, Integrity and Innovation, we work alongside communities, partners and supporters to make change happen.
About the team
This role sits across two key departments within the Communications and Fundraising Directorate —Strategic Partnerships, which drives transformational partnerships to achieve our mission and Performance & Insight, which ensures our work across fundraising and campaigning is insight-led, data-driven, and delivering maximum impact.
About the role
As our PA to the Directors of Strategic Partnerships and Performance & Insight you will play a proactive and central role in enabling effective leadership and operational delivery across two high-impact departments and work closely with both Directors, senior stakeholders, project teams, and administrative colleagues to drive sustainable change.
In this role, you will:
- Proactively provide executive support to both Directors, anticipating needs, and managing diaries and preparing high-quality materials for internal and external engagement.
- Coordinate departmental and leadership meetings, ensuring agendas, logistics and follow-up actions are delivered efficiently and reported to key stakeholders including Board and Committee members.
- Support the delivery of strategic initiatives and transformation projects, maintaining oversight of priorities, deadlines, and departmental records, and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Lead internal communications planning and collaboration across SP and PID, managing SharePoint sites, induction programmes, and collaborating with other PAs to align processes and share best practices across the organisation.
- Champion WaterAid’s commitment to equity, inclusion and safeguarding.
Requirements
To be successful, you will need:
- Significant experience as a PA or high-level administrator in a complex organisational setting, with a proven ability to manage competing priorities and deliver under pressure.
- A proactive, detail-oriented, and solutions-focused approach, with excellent organisational and time management skills.
- Strong collaboration and relationship management skills, with the ability to influence, negotiate, and build effective working relationships across diverse stakeholder groups.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience drafting high-quality briefing papers, presentations, and correspondence on behalf of senior leaders.
Although not essential, we’d prefer you to have:
- Experience in the charity or international development sector.
- Familiarity with project management tools and techniques.
- Understanding of data protection principles and experience managing intranet content.
Closing date: Applications close 12:00 PM UK time on 30 September 2025. Interviews are expected to take place week commencing 13 October 2025.
How to apply: Click Apply to complete the pre-screening question and upload your CV and cover letter.
Can I use Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology in my application?
At WaterAid, we strongly advise against using AI technology at any stage of the recruitment process. Our goal is to ensure a fair and transparent process that provides every applicant with an equal opportunity to succeed. We value hearing about your unique experiences and perspectives in your application, and, if shortlisted, during the interview as well.
Pre‑employment screening
To apply for this role, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the respective country. All pre-employment checks will be carried out according to local law and WaterAid’s Safer Recruitment policy. All UK based roles require a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Benefits
- 36 days’ holiday (including 8 Bank Holidays)
- Option to buy an extra 5 days’ annual leave
- Employer pension contribution up to 10 %
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
- Season ticket loan
- Free annual eye tests
- ‘Give as you Earn’ charitable giving scheme
- Enhanced parental leave (maternity, adoption/surrogacy, shared parental and paternity)
- Sabbaticals
- One paid volunteer day each year
Our Global Commitment:
Our people promise
We will work with passion and focus to make sure everyone everywhere has clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene. WaterAid is a place of purpose – where people have a real commitment and shared responsibility for the impact we have. We are a global community with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, motivated by inspiring, stimulating work. We are determined to be a place where people feel safe and able to contribute their voice and truly live our values.
Equal Opportunities
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, beliefs, customs, traditions, ways of life and status. This includes, but is not limited to, race, ethnicity, caste, colour, gender, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth, disability status, neurodiversity, age, marital and family status, sexual orientation and gender identity, health status, place of residence, economic and social situation.
Safeguarding
We are committed to protecting everyone we come into contact with. We have a zero- tolerance approach to abuse of power, privilege or trust across our global work, and to any form of inappropriate behaviour, discrimination, abuse, bullying, harassment, or exploitation. Safeguarding the people and communities we work with, our staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks (which can include counterterrorism, safeguarding and criminal records checks).
Together, we’ll change the world through water.
Join us and be part of the change !
Registered Charity
More than 1000
Our vision is a world where everyone, everywhere has sustainable and safe water, sanitation and hygiene.
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This assignment will be fulfilled at 30 hours per week across Monday–Thursday. The successful applicant will be required to visit the charity's Twickenham office at a minimum of once per week.
Fowler’s Syndrome UK (FSUK) is the only charity in the world dedicated to women (and afab) with Fowler’s Syndrome or Chronic Idiopathic Urinary Retention; a life-changing and poorly understood bladder condition that causes full or partial urinary retention.
The CEO is looking to appoint a highly organised, pragmatic, and detail-focused professional to deliver executive, project and governance support on an initial fixed-term contract of 1 year.
In this vital role, you will harness your initiative as you provide proactive PA support to the CEO and Chairs of the medical and trustee boards, while delivering project and event coordination across FSUK’s core programmes.
Excitingly, alongside executive and governance administration and support and ensuring that the charity maintains the highest standards of compliance and record-keeping, you will also be responsible for project management of two major initiatives such as FSUK’s flagship CURATE consensus project, alongside their annual two-day conference. From coordinating clinicians and steering groups, to managing logistics, guest travel, supplier liaison, and on-the-day delivery, you’ll ensure these complex projects run efficiently. You will also assist with grant applications, research activity, and the production of project trackers and reports.
Are you inspired by the prospect of coordinating projects and events, and do you flourish when responsible for a broad portfolio of work?
Being exceptionally well-organised, confident in managing multiple priorities, and able to communicate professionally with a wide range of stakeholders is crucial for the success of this post. You’ll need to have excellent project management, written skills, proficiency in MS Office, and the discretion to handle sensitive information. Experience with grant applications, safeguarding, or working in a charity, healthcare, or academic setting would be advantageous, though not essential.
Lived experience of Fowler’s Syndrome is not essential but would be a welcome bonus!
If you’re eager to play a vital role in nurturing FSUK’s patient community, enhancing the digital presence of a growing charity that ensures women living with Fowler’s Syndrome feel supported and connected, we’d love to hear from you.
Fowler’s Syndrome UK welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and especially anyone with lived experience of FS. We actively encourage interest from racially and culturally minoritised individuals, those who are neurodivergent, part of the LGBTQIA+ community, or living with a disability.
Please get in touch if you would like to talk to us about any support that you may need in completing an application.
Please apply with an up to date CV and a tailored cover letter that reflects your suitability and interest in this opportunity.
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Executive Director of Brand, Marketing & Fundraising
Location: Any Crisis office across Great Britain, hybrid working with weekly meetings in London
Salary: £120,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent
At Crisis, we believe that homelessness should not exist, and together we can end it. Our bold 10-year strategy is already driving change but with homelessness rising and funding challenges increasing, we know we must think differently, act courageously, and inspire more people to join us.
We’re looking for an exceptional leader to shape the future of our brand, marketing and fundraising. This is a chance to combine creativity, strategy and purpose, ensuring that our voice is heard, our supporters feel deeply connected, and our income grows to meet the scale of our ambition.
What you’ll do
As Executive Director of Brand, Marketing & Fundraising, you will:
- Provide inspirational leadership to a talented directorate and play a vital role as part of our Senior Leadership Team, reporting directly to the CEO.
- Lead the development of a multi-year fundraising plan that drives sustainable, diverse income and enables Crisis to scale its life-changing work — including our new ambition of direct housing delivery.
- Refresh and strengthen the Crisis brand, building awareness, trust and influence across Great Britain.
- Grow a thriving community of supporters, partners and advocates who stand with us to end homelessness.
- Personally steward high-value relationships and inspire others across the organisation to embrace fundraising and engagement as a shared responsibility.
Who you are
We’re looking for someone who combines vision with action — a leader who brings both strategic insight and personal passion. You will have:
- A strong track record of leading fundraising and supporter engagement at scale, with experience delivering significant income growth.
- Proven success in enhancing a brand to deliver organisational priorities.
- Expertise in strategic marketing, audience engagement, digital innovation and integrated campaigns.
- Experience as part of a senior leadership team, working collaboratively and influencing at Board level.
- Commitment to equity, inclusion and co-production, ensuring that the voices of people with lived experience of homelessness inform our work.
- An inspirational leadership style that motivates, empowers and unlocks potential across teams.
Above all you want to be part of a movement of change-makers determined to end homelessness in our time.
Ready to Learn More?
Click below to view our full Candidate Pack for everything you need to know – including how to apply.
Closing date: Wednesday 15th October, 9am
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Part time Personal Assistant- (28 hrs a week, Sustainability Charity, once a week into the London office)
The Organisation
Our client is a purpose-driven organisation that works at the forefront of responsible investment. Through research, campaigns and investor engagement, they seek to drive long-term positive outcomes across the financial system. They support a range of initiatives focused on social and environmental impact, with a dynamic and collaborative team culture.
The Role
An experienced and highly organised Personal Assistant is sought to provide proactive support to three members of the senior Leadership Team. This is a critical role that will enable the Directors to focus on strategic priorities by ensuring efficient and seamless operational support. The post-holder will be confident working across multiple diaries and systems and able to build trust quickly with colleagues and stakeholders.
Responsibilities will include diary and inbox management, meeting coordination, document drafting, travel arrangements and general executive support. The role will also involve acting as the first point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, handling correspondence with discretion and professionalism. There will also be opportunities to support wider team operations and assist the Executive Assistant as needed.
The Candidate
The successful candidate will bring prior experience in a Personal Assistant role supporting multiple senior leaders. You will be highly organised, calm under pressure and adept at managing competing demands. Strong written and verbal communication skills, alongside excellent attention to detail and discretion in handling confidential matters, are essential.
You will be confident using Microsoft Office, diary and inbox management tools, and supporting hybrid meetings via platforms such as Zoom or Teams. The ability to work independently, use initiative, and demonstrate sound judgement is key. Experience in the non-profit or charity sector, and familiarity with tools like Salesforce or Cascade, would be advantageous but not essential.
Application Process
Please apply immediately or for further information, contact Syed at Civitas Recruitment. We welcome applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Interviews will be scheduled on a rolling basis.
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Want to play your part in transforming society?
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Many of our Spear trainees have faced significant barriers to finding work, including family breakdown, growing up in care, disability or mental health difficulties, having been involved in crime, or really struggling at school. We believe that being out of work can lead to isolation and proliferate these challenges, meaningful work is key in helping young people find a sense of purpose and community. We're proud that the coaching and community that the Spear Programme provides makes such a difference that 75% of those who take part find work, and are still in work a year later.
Not only will you be part of bringing about powerful change in people's lives, but throughout this paid, dynamic opportunity, you'll be supported and challenged. We'll invest in you, developing expert coaching and leadership skills to set you on a great career path.
Please feel free to let us know if you may require any reasonable adjustments to participate fully in our recruitment process, or if you have any enquiries regarding accessibility such as wheelchair access.
The important stuff
Location: Hammersmith, office-based
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Hours: Monday - Friday, 9.30am - 5.30pm (With some out-of-hours work needed for events such as our Spear Celebrations)
Salary: from £25,300
Closing date: Tuesday 7th October, 09.00am (We are interviewing on a rolling basis and might close the application early if we find the right candidate).
Upcoming Assessment Days: Thursday 30th October
Application pack: Have a look at our application pack for more information about the role and Resurgo
Benefits
- 28 days annual leave (including Christmas Gift Days) plus bank holidays
- Excellent benefits including Health Insurance, access to Cycle to Work scheme, and enhanced parental leave, dependants leave, and sick leave policies with income protection
- Amazing personal development and training opportunities, including our iLM-accredited 5-day Coaching for Leadership programme (worth £3,000)
- We aim to support all Graduate coaches to progress to other roles with us after this initial year, with development towards management level within 3 years.
- Regular staff prayer meetings, conferences and retreats (one residential)
What will you do?
- Coach 16-24 year olds, bringing about powerful change in their lives
- Build great relationships with relevant professionals
- Form part of an intentional church community
What will you gain?
- Management skills and career progression
- Excellent coaching capability
- Social Impact Experience
- Christian Leadership Skills
Registered Charity
101 - 500
With young people, with organisations, for society.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:
This wide-ranging and varied role will play a key role in building a strong base of support to maximise philanthropic income for the School, as we head into our exciting Centenary celebrations.
By supporting meaningful relationships with major donors and prospects (individuals, grant funders and corporate partners) this role will directly contribute to securing the transformational support needed to sustain the School’s excellence and ensure its legacy for the next century. This newly created role offers an excellent opportunity for someone eager to build their experience in Development and contribute to the success of a world-renowned cultural institution.
SUMMARY OF THE ROLE:
This role will support the delivery of the Royal Ballet School’s mission to train and educate classical ballet dancers to the highest possible standards and to provide an accessible resource for students, teachers and the wider community.
As a key part of the newly formed Development Team, the post will be supporting the team with engagement, cultivation and solicitation of donors and prospects with a particular focus on those capable of making major gifts in the UK and internationally.
MAIN DUTIES:
Research and Briefings:
- Support with prospect research to identify and qualify potential funders (individuals, grant funders and corporate partners), both in the UK and internationally.
- Prepare high-quality briefing notes to support senior staff and trustees in donor meetings, cultivation activities, and solicitation efforts.
Proposal and Presentation Preparation:
- Assist in drafting compelling fundraising proposals, presentations, reports and pitch materials tailored to potential supporters, ensuring alignment with the School’s values and funding priorities.
Administrative and CRM Support:
- Coordinate and minute internal team meetings and ensure actions are tracked and delivered on schedule. Act as Development lead on updating and maintaining the School’s CRM system with accurate and concise entries to track donor cultivation and stewardship, along with data import and export.
Corporate Partnership Delivery:
- Support the team to deliver corporate partnership benefits and reporting
- Support year round communications with relationship managers.
Meeting Support - Prospect Focus:
- Support the planning and delivery of cultivation meetings with prospective donors with a specific focus on the coordination of invitations, materials, and follow-up for prospects.
Proposal Tracking and KPI Reporting:
- Maintain up-to-date records of proposals submitted, outcomes, and timelines, ensuring timely follow-ups and contributing to performance reports.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential Criteria:
- Willingness to learn and a clear drive, motivation and appetite for achieving results
- Demonstrable ability to produce compelling proposals for prospective donors and sponsors
- Experience of recording and maintaining data
- Experience of handling sensitive information confidentially and with discretion, especially relating to high profile individuals
- Familiarity with General Data Protection Regulation and Fundraising Code of Practice
- Evidence of securing the trust of major partners and stakeholders – internal and external
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and willingness to be a part of a dynamic team
- Aptitude for service centred work ethic to deliver best in class donor experiences
- An accurate and systematic approach to work
- Basic knowledge of optimising CRM systems for accurate and relevant reporting
- Commitment to fundraising best practice, learning and development.
Desirable Criteria:
- A knowledge and appreciation of ballet, the arts, performance, elite sport
- Previous experience of using Salesforce.
SAFEGUARDING DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and recognises that safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone’s responsibility. The School expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment to children’s safeguarding and to share this child-centred approach. This approach means that staff must consider, at all times, what is in the best interests of the child. Additionally, the following is expected of all staff:
- To uphold the School’s policies relating to safeguarding and child protection, behaviour, health and safety and all other relevant policies
- To promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young persons for whom you are responsible and come into contact with
- To report any safeguarding concerns using the relevant channels, such as informing the Designated Safeguarding Lead, in a timely and appropriate manner
- To ensure full compliance with all statutory regulations, particularly the most recent Keeping Children Safe in Education, and to communicate concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Lead, other relevant staff of The Royal Ballet School or local children’s services as appropriate.
The information detailed here about this role should not be considered encompassing. Over time, the emphasis of the job may change without changing the general characterisation of the role or the level of duties and responsibilities. This information will be periodically reviewed and revised in consultation with the postholder.
We are committed to creating an environment where all our employees feel part of our team and can flourish, regardless of their background. We’re proud to be an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
Join Us in Bringing Stories to Life at Union Chapel!
Are you passionate about arts, culture, and community?
Do you thrive in creative spaces and love supporting people to get involved?
We’re looking for a motivated and organised individual to join our Sunday School Stories Project team as Administrative Support to the Participation Manager.
This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a project that celebrates heritage and empowers communities—from refugees and asylum seekers to local families, young people, and older residents.If you’re ready to make a difference, gain hands-on experience, and be part of an inspiring, supportive team, check out our job pack for full details and how to apply!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
To support the PA to the CEO and Office Administrator, by running efficient and effective systems for front office and office operations. To support the Head of HR and work closely with the HR Officer in HR Administration. To cover for PA duties to the CEO when the PA to the CEO and Office Administrator is not available. This support and coordination role will help the office as a whole to sustain high professional standards and effectiveness.
The Office & HR Assistant is responsible for: office administration (50%), HR, Health& Safety & security administration (40%), finance administration (5%) and IT administration (5%).
Office administration (50%)
• Answer the AKF UK main phone line and pass on messages to AKF (UK) employees as appropriate
• Open and process the post at the Aga Khan Centre and deliver to the relevant AKF (UK) employee
• Manage the “front office” email account and ensure emails are replied to or forwarded to the relevant AKF (UK) employee
• Support the greeting and receiving of AKF (UK) guests at AKC
• Book meeting rooms at AKC for colleagues and external partners and arrange catering as required
• Support AKF(UK) events, facilitate and support hosting of meetings and events for partners, including travel, visas, accommodation, and catering; this may require some out of office duties
• Manage the meeting schedule for All Staff Meetings and ensure that colleagues are confirmed for the presentation slots
• Support the management of the organisation’s travel agent
• Support the management of the organisation’s mobile phone provider
• Arrange couriers for AKF (UK) employees as required
• Collect and maintain a detailed inventory of office equipment, IT equipment (mobile phones, laptops, desktops etc) and supplies
• Maintain the equipment purchasing guide with input from the IT Department
• Support the management of GDPR data lists and data requests
• Keep the Administration Manual up to date at all times
HR, Health, safety & security administration (40%)
• Maintain a detailed contact list for all AKF (UK) employees and keep it up to date
• Keep the AKF (UK) Emergency WhatsApp group up to date and share emergency messages as required
• Support recruitment processes by placing job adverts internally and externally as directed by the Head of HR
• Preparing and sending out offer letters and contracts as directed by the Head of HR
• Support the onboarding process including sending reference requests and background check requests
• Arrange induction and logistical arrangements for new employees including setting up phone, email, mobile, laptop, etc and purchasing new equipment as necessary
• Add new members to benefit schemes such as the private healthcare plan as directed by the Head of HR • Arrange leaving process for AKF (UK) employees and ensure all equipment is returned
• Draft responses to reference requests
• Support the Head of HR with the administration of the HR Management System (MyAKF) including updating it for joiners and leavers
• Troubleshoot any issues or problems with the MyAKF HR system, working with the MyAKF helpdesk
• Provide MyAKF system training to new starters.
• Draft visa sponsorship letters for all AKF (UK) employees and submit for approval and signature
• Provide Visa invitation letters to visiting delegates/employees.
• Coordinate with our travel insurance providers to arrange additional coverage for employee travel where required.
• Maintaining our training systems including allocating courses, adding new hires and removing leavers and running reports as required
• Support the Head of HR to ensure that employee health and safety and workstation tests are up to date
• Act as a Health and Safety Officer and Fire Marshal for AKF (UK)
• Act as a AKF (UK) First Aider including obtaining annual certification
• Create and cultivate an office culture that contributes to the happiness and well-being of all employees, including arranging birthday celebrations, celebrating unit milestones, arranging quarterly and year-end activities, and creating a space and place employees enjoy working in and feel positive about
Finance administration (5%)
• Assist the finance officers with the company credit card processes
• Scan and file bank statements
• Scan and file purchase invoices
IT administration (5%)
• Liaise with internal IT support as necessary to trouble-shoot issues and order equipment
• Work with IT services to ensure that all software is updated and maintained on individual’s computers and hardware on a regular basis (e.g. regular back up of all system software and protocols, including latest updates of virus software)
Other
• Cover the PA to the CEO and Office Administrator’s workload during periods of sickness or annual leave
• Undertake tour guide training so that visiting delegates and VIPs can be shown around the Aga Khan Centre and its internal Islamic gardens and courtyards.
• Carry out any other duties as assigned by the PA to the CEO and Office Administrator, Head of HR, Head of Finance and Operations, or the CEO.
Qualifications
• Educated to A-Levels desirable
• Qualified First Aider desirable
Skills
• Highly organised with strong logistical skills and proven consistent attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills, tact, patience and ability to work in a cross-institutional, multicultural environment dealing with senior and high-level officials/persons and VIPs
• Excellent written communication and presentation skills and ability to draft and write effective copy and present to a range of audiences from senior-level to partners and suppliers
• Comfortable working independently and under minimal supervision but also forming an essential component of a team
• Strong operational and IT skills as well as an openness to learning new software and tools
Knowledge
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Apple applications
• Keen interest in international development and improving knowledge of these issues will be a distinct advantage
Experience
• Proven strong experience of office administration
• HR administration experience is desirable.
• Proven ability to multitask in a busy, open-plan office environment; ability to work under pressure, juggling various requests and deadlines
• Proven ability to deliver a consistently high level of accuracy in preparing and entering information
• Flexible approach to working, able to pick up a variety of tasks/projects with minimal supervision; ability to anticipate issues or scenarios when planning calls, meetings, or business trips, and to address them proactively
Application Details:
• Must have right to work in the UK.
• Must include CV and a supporting statement that outlines why they want the role, why they want to work for AKF(UK) and how their experiences and skills to date will make them the most suitable applicant for the role.
• Closing Date: 9 th October 2025; must be available for interview w/c 16th October 2025. Ideal start date 8th December 2025
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
About us
We’re Breast Cancer Now, the research and support charity. We’re the place to turn to for anything and everything to do with breast cancer. However you’re experiencing breast cancer, we’re here.
The brightest minds in breast cancer research are here. Making life-saving research happen in labs across the UK and Ireland. Support services, trustworthy breast cancer information and specialist nurses are here. Ready to support you whenever you need it. Dedicated campaigners are here. Fighting for the best possible treatment, services and care for anyone affected by breast cancer.
About the role
You’ll play a key role in supporting the healthcare professional engagement team. This includes overseeing team activities, database management and managing team inboxes. As well as providing general administrative support to the whole team.
About you
You’re have a strong background with administrative experience. You’ll enjoy working as part of a busy and high performing team and will have excellent organisational skills, with the ability to organize your work effectively and prioritise competing deadline.
Job description and benefits
Please download the job description and our attractive benefits package.
Primary location of role and hybrid working
This role is primarily based in our London or Sheffield offices. Our hybrid working model allows you to work up to 3 days per week at home.
When applying
We hope you choose to apply for this role. To support your application, you’ll be asked to submit your anonymised CV and a supporting statement. Please refer to the essential criteria on the person specification and clearly provide as much information as you can with examples, to demonstrate how and where you meet the criteria. If you’ve any immediate questions please contact the Breast Cancer Now Recruitment team.
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
We’re committed to promoting equity, valuing diversity and creating an inclusive environment – for everyone who works for us, works with us, supports us and who we support.
Closing date: Monday 29 September 2025
Interview date: 6 & 7 October 2025
We reserve the right to close this advert early. Therefore, to avoid disappointment please submit your application as soon as possible, if you’re interested in this opportunity