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Job Title: Finance Apprentice

Team: Finance

Location: Hybrid – Home and London.

Status: 24 Months Fixed Term Contract

*This role sits within a pay grade with a pay range of £25,813 to £33,052, The salary on appointment will be set at the lower end of the pay range at £25,813, depending on the candidate's skills and experience. This approach aims to ensure fair compensation for new hires while maintaining alignment with the structured pay scale for the role.

Context and purpose of role

The Finance Apprentice will play a crucial role in supporting the Finance team to deliver our strategy. The Apprentice will undertake a structured Level 3 Assistant Accountant training programme, combining work-based learning with academic study to develop practical accounting, financial and administrative skills.

During the apprenticeship, the Finance Apprentice will gain experience across key finance activities, including purchase and sales ledger processing, financial administration, and supporting core accounting processes such as reconciliations and reporting.

This role offers a strong foundation for a career in finance, providing exposure to financial operations as well as insight into financial accounting and business partnering in a supportive and friendly team environment.

Key responsibilities

• Assist with purchase and sales ledger processes

• Support reconciliations and month-end activities

• Maintain and update finance system, records, and files

• Assist in preparing reports, presentations, and spreadsheets

• Perform general administration duties, including management of finance team email inbox

• Schedule and coordinate meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements

• Ensure accuracy and confidentiality of information

• Support finance projects and continuous improvement

Other

• Undertake other duties as may reasonably be required

Impact

The Finance Apprentice contributes to the smooth running of the finance function by supporting both day-to-day operations and core accounting processes, while developing skills for future progression.

The person

Apprenticeship Framework

• Commitment to completing a Level 3 Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship and maintaining the training provider standards.

Qualifications

• GCSEs (or equivalent) including English and Mathematics at grade 4/C or above

• Must meet Level 3 apprenticeship entry requirements (A Level in Accounting, Level 2 AAT, passed the Consolidation Test in the Intro to Bookkeeping course, BTRN and BKCL, Level 1 or Level 2 City & Guilds in Bookkeeping and Accounts, or ITBK and POBC)

• Willingness to undertake the Level 3 Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Knowledge

• Excel and Microsoft Office skills

• Practical exposure to finance or bookkeeping

• Understanding of basic financial processes

Skills

• Proven communication both written and verbal

• Analytical thinking

• Understand and able to work with confidential information

• Ability to manage assigned tasks in an efficient and timely manner and renegotiate deadlines where required

Personal Attributes

• Proactive and organised

• Attention to detail.

• Professional and adaptable

• Motivated to build a career in finance  

Values and Behaviours

Our values are the core principles that guide us daily in our work and our membership of the Ramblers. We all share the passion that walking is for everyone and by living our shared values we can ensure the Ramblers is an organisation to be proud of. Our values will earn trust for the Ramblers brand which will allow us to open up a world of walking opportunities for even more people.

Inclusive

We make everyone feel welcome and part of the Ramblers community. We make sure we all feel respected and accepted and know our contributions make a difference in achieving our mission.

Inspiring

We strive to inspire people through the way we act and the things we say. We channel our passion and ambition so others are moved to help us achieve our mission.

Empowering

We empower and encourage each other to make a positive contribution to our teams and the Ramblers. We do all we can to make sure everyone has the ability, and feels confident, to take action.

Responsible

We take responsibility for ourselves and those around us seriously, by always acting in a safe and supportive way. We care about the environment and make sure we do what we say we will do.

The Role

The Trust has grown significantly over the past five years, from a team of 30 staff in 2020 to almost 60 in 2026. Our organisational strategy, which takes us to 2030/2031, predicts further growth across all our activities, that will allow us to increase and improve the support we provide for young people, and further raise the profile of social mobility in the UK. As part of this, we are currently in the early development stages for the Trust’s first ever People Strategy.

We are seeking an organised and detail-oriented HR Assistant: Recruitment to support the administration of our recruitment, onboarding and compliance processes.

The Team

The HR Assistant: Recruitment will join a small and dynamic team that covers Finance, Human Resources, IT and Business Operations. The Finance & Operations team play a critical role by running the day-to-day operations and providing the infrastructure that enables the continued delivery of the Trust’s mission and objectives. The role will report to the Senior Operations Manager and will work closely with colleagues both in Finance & Operations and across the wider Trust.

Main duties

Pre- and Post-Employment

• Coordinating the end-to-end recruitment process, e.g., ensuring completeness of recruitment documentation, coordinating interviews, liaising with candidates etc.

• Providing routine recruitment advice and support for hiring managers, with support from your line manager

• Supporting key employee lifecycle processes, including onboarding, induction, probation reviews and leavers' processes

• Maintaining an awareness of current employment trends, processes and best practice to support effective and inclusive recruitment and onboarding

HR Administration and Compliance

• Managing HR documentation, e.g., staff files, new starter contracts etc.

• Maintaining and updating HR systems, e.g., Teamtailor ATS, Personio etc.

• Supporting the Finance team with payroll administration

• Supporting the coordination and monitoring of mandatory HR compliance training across the Trust

• Supporting with day-to-day queries relating to HR policies and processes, with support from your line manager. Completing related research, as required.

Other

• Acting as the Trust's first point of contact, by providing a responsive and efficient service for general external and internal telephone and email enquiries

• Supporting general HR projects, as required

• Other duties as necessary from time to time

Person Specification

We welcome applications from individuals who can demonstrate:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and first-class interpersonal skills

• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to multi-task

• Ability to learn new systems and processes quickly

We are also looking for an individual who is or has:

• Sympathetic to the aims of the Trust and its mission to address educational disadvantage

• High attention to detail

• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and independently with a high degree of initiative

• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately

• Ability to work flexibly, manage competing priorities and meet deadlines

• Eligible to work in the UK (see here for information about right to work, please note we are not a licensed visa sponsor)

In addition, experience in the following areas will help you to stand out. However, this is not required, and training will be provided if needed for the right candidate:

• Experience of providing administrative support, particularly in an HR capacity

• Experience of managing a range of different projects

• Experience of working in the education or not-for-profit sector

Terms of Appointment

• Contract: Full-time (part-time 4 days considered), 12-month fixed-term contract initially

• Salary: £30,800-£31,500

• Working location: Our home working policy gives staff the option to work from home for up to 60% of the time, with approval from their line manager.

• Office location: The Sutton Trust, 9th Floor, Millbank Tower, 21-24 Millbank, London, SW1P 4QP.

• Hours: The standard working hours are 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday and may also be required to attend events / meetings outside of their normal working hours during weekday evenings and occasionally at weekends

• DBS check may be required

Interviews

Applications should reach us by 10am, Thursday 18th June, with interviews held in our London offices on Wednesday, 24th June.

Safeguarding statement

The Sutton Trust believes that a child, young person or vulnerable adult should never experience abuse of any kind. We all have a responsibility to promote the welfare of all children and young people and to keep them safe. Therefore all posts undergo a safer recruitment process, including but not limited to, disclosure of criminal records where necessary and eligibility to work in the UK. We have procedures in place to promote safeguarding and a safe culture at the Trust.

Contextual recruitment

The Trust is committed to ensuring equality of opportunity and that all applicants receive equal consideration for employment. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds, including those underrepresented at present at the Trust, to apply for this role. As such we particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities, Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ and from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds. We are committed to being an inclusive and welcoming place to work and know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the young people we support.

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for disabled candidates throughout our recruitment process and during employment.

We also operate contextual recruitment at the Sutton Trust. Our application process gives you the option to include information about your background, such as whether you were eligible for free school meals, whether your parents went to university, or whether you attended a state school. For more examples and information on contextual recruitment, please see our website.

Management Accountant 

Permanent

Salary: £45,000-£50,000

London N1

Full time – 37.5 hours a week 

We're a hybrid working employer, meaning you're required to come into the office at least 2 days per week currently Tuesday, and Wednesday or Thursday.

 

Closing date: 5pm, Friday 19th June 2026

First Interviews: w/c 6th July 2026

Second interviews: w/c 13th July 2026

 

An exciting opportunity for a Management Accountant has arisen at World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF). 

World Cancer Research Fund champions the latest and most authoritative scientific research from around the world on cancer prevention and survival through diet, weight and physical activity, so that we can empower people to make informed lifestyle choices to reduce their cancer risk.

We are seeking a management accountant to take responsibility for producing the UK monthly management accounts pack (from journals to financial statements), culminating in a presentation for the board of trustees. Additionally, to assist in the annual audit and work with the US based assistant controller on cash reporting, direct mail analysis and any ad hoc projects.

The successful candidate will have a professional accounting qualification (finalists accepted). Strong analytical skills and attention to detail is key, as is proficiency in financial software and advanced Excel skills. Candidates will need to have knowledge of financial regulations and reporting standards and an understanding of the Charity SORP. Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines effectively, as well as strong communication skills to present financial data clearly to stakeholders would be an advantage. 

At WCRF, using AI to work smarter and deliver greater impact is part of everyone’s role and candidates should be open to exploring new, and more efficient, ways of working through the use of AI.

Application Details:

If you are interested in this role and feel you possess the necessary requirements, please submit a current CV and covering letter (maximum 2 pages) by the closing date. You must have current right to work in the UK.

Please note: Your cover letter should highlight how your skills and experience will benefit WCRF and equip you for the role.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are only able to provide feedback to shortlisted candidates. If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. 

Helen Bamber Foundation Group has experienced significant growth and change in recent years. The 
finance department is integral to the continued success of the organisation. This role presents an exciting 
opportunity to contribute to the development of the finance team, changing to meet the growing needs of 
the charity.

Working closely with the Senior Finance Assistant, the Finance Assistant will undertake a broad range of 
responsibilities and play a key role in ensuring financial information is processed accurately and in a timely 
manner. The work directly enables the production of management accounts that support clear decision making within the charities.

The Finance Assistant will gain hands-on exposure to accounts payable, bank reconciliations, month-end 
journals, VAT, and finance systems work, with clear opportunities to progress within the team as skills 
develop. 

The Finance Assistant will help maintain positive supplier relationships through the timely and accurate 
payment of invoices, and will support the Senior Finance Assistant with bank reconciliations, petty cash, 
card transactions and month-end journals, helping to safeguard the charities’ assets.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate a proactive and adaptable approach, excellent attention to detail, 
strong time management skills, and experience supporting teams effectively.

Job Description: Finance Assistant

Who we are
 

Part business, part charity, part membership body – students’ unions are all seriously fun places to work. They are organisations in their own right. Professionally run, but different. Professional teams support elected student leaders to make change, improve lives and fulfill potential; we help make it happen. 
 

Founded in 1897, LSE Students' Union is one of the oldest Students' Unions in the UK and is the representative and campaigning body for students at The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). We also fund and facilitate student activities on campus, including societies, sports clubs, media groups, and raise money for charities via Raising and Giving (RAG) initiatives. 
 

 About the job

 “Come work for our vibrant community in a dynamic environment! This essential role within a busy finance team provides support across the full range of the ‘back-office function, supporting the Finance Officer to effectively manage all Creditors, Debtors, and working capital. The successful candidate will be keen to learn; will be passionate about the finance function as a support function of the wider organisation; and will take pride in helping others achieve organisational objectives through the accurate and timely processing of financial transactions and the promotion of and adherence to strong financial controls. 

 

Who are we looking for?
 

The successful applicant will be a highly organised individual with a passionate for people and numbers, a problem solver who has experience of providing a high quality customer-focused services.
 

The role will require you to work in partnership with the finance team and human resources to ensure our workforce are provided with the highest quality customer-focused business services . As a result, we are looking for someone who is highly organised, confident, efficient, self-sufficient, and able to deliver at pace, managing multiple competing priorities with enthusiasm and a ‘can do’ attitude.
 

Stakeholder management and communication skills (both verbal and written) are considered essential as well as working as part of a team and wider team.
 

We particularly welcome applications from candidates who self-identify as coming from a disadvantaged or marginalised background.
 

Why apply?
 

Because you’re excited by the challenge! The exact opposite of corporate, we’re progressive, daring and creative individuals working to make a difference in unconventional workplaces.
 

Benefits and Perks
 

In return for your passion and experience we offer:
 

-        25 days of holiday per year (pro rata)

-        Additional closure periods at Christmas and Easter

-        Free LSE Students’ Union gym membership (including advice from dedicated professionals)

-        Cycle to Work scheme enabling significant savings on bicycle purchase

-        Access to LSE staff training courses

-        Ability to purchase TOTUM (NUS) card, which provides a wide range of discounts

-        Flexibility for work-life balance

-        Interest-free travel loan

How do we recruit?

We want to ensure all systems, policies and processes are free from bias or discrimination and are fair and accessible, therefore we ask that all candidates complete our Application Process in two stages:

Part 1. Complete a Supporting Statement, telling us about your suitability for the role (this is what will be used to determine if you are shortlisted for an interview). In doing so, please (1) ensure that your personal statement is no longer than 2 sides of A4, (2) ensure that you don’t include any personal details within your personal statement, and (3) use the job description and person specification as a guide to help write it.*
 

*Your supporting  statement is all that we will see when shortlisting, so please be sure to cover everything that you’d like us to know about your suitability for this role within it, making it clear that you meet all of the job’s specification requirements.
 

Part 2. Complete an Equal Opportunities Monitoring and Contact Form, so that we’re able to contact you if shortlisted for an interview. This will only be seen by our HR team (and will therefore have no impact on shortlisting), but it does help us gather and analyse demographic information about our applicants.
 

Part 3. Please attached your completed CV outlining the jobs or voluntary roles you have had.
 
Want to apply?
 

To apply for this role, please complete an online application.

Job Application Timeline

Closing date: 7th June.
Intended Interviews date:  24th June.
Start date 27th July.

*Please note that we may close applications early if we receive a sufficient number.

 

Compulsory Requirement - The UK Government sets the legal regulations that we are required to follow. As an employer we must ensure that everyone is eligible to work in the UK and this is done by us checking and making a copy of the correct original identification/documentation before your first day of work. Currently we require you to have the right to work in the UK, as we are not a Home Office approved sponsor. 

Finance Assistant - Quakers in London (QiL)

Are you an organised financial administrator looking for a role in a dynamic, values-based charity?

• London based

• Full time

• Continuing contract 

• Salary £33,000–£35,000 depending on experience

• Start Date September 2026 

Eight Quaker charities in London are merging at the end of 2026.

We are seeking a Finance Assistant to work alongside the Senior Finance Manager as this merger takes place and to support QiL longterm. As the Finance Assistant, you will be responsible for the day-to-day financial processing and reporting for QiL, supporting both centrally managed and locally managed Local Meetings. You will  be an integral part of the finance team.

You do not need to be a Quaker, or to have previous experience of Quaker structures, to apply. But you will need to be able to work within a values-led organisation, and work alongside those appointed to volunteer roles. 

The successful candidate will have experience in financial administration, bookkeeping, or accounts processing.They will also have excellent attention to detail and organisational skills and strong numerical and IT skills, including proficiency with spreadsheets and finance systems. They will combine these skills with the ability to work effectively independently, in a team and with a broader community, including the ability to communicate financial matters to non-specialists.

Find the application pack, including more information about the role and Quakers on the Quakers in London website. 

Closing date: 28 June 2026 

Role Purpose

To ensure the organisation runs professionally and smoothly through maintaining its financial and accounting control functions in line with policies and requirements, and that financial information for internal and external use is available and accurate.

Role Overview

This role will be located at Salford Students’ Union. Working arrangements are hybrid. The majority of the day will be spent working on systems, and will also be a key point of contact for non-finance colleagues. The team are supported by a shared finance leadership structure operating across three Students’ Unions in Manchester. The key systems are Soldo (expenses), Approval Max (purchase orders), Square (EPOS) and Xero (accounting). The team are also working on a review of systems and may be making system changes in the coming months. There will be an opportunity in the coming months to gain experience of system and process development.

Main Responsibilities and Activities

• Accounts Payable/Receivable:
  • Processing invoices, matching purchase orders, reconciling central billing statements and following up on payments.
  • Ensuring credit notes have been authorised and properly coded (including VAT), following the process from purchase right through to payment.
  • Sales ledger and commercial services support, including raising sales invoices, debt chasing and reconciliation of the daily sales postings between the EPOS system and accounting software.
• Expenses: Managing and processing student group & employee expense claims.
• Payroll: Preparing monthly payroll information for submission to the external payroll provider, including collating casual staff time sheets and all starter and leaver information.
• Month end processes: ensuring all ledgers are closed in line with the month end timetable, contributing to month processes such as expenditure accruals.
• Balance sheet: Reconciling key control accounts including bank accounts, sales postings, credit cards, Soldo card transactions and supplier statements monthly.
• Treasury management: Bank liaison (including updating mandates, signatory details, etc), bank reconciliations, posting of bank receipts and payments.
• Audit: Responding to audit sampling transactional related requests for information.
• Systems: Ownership of key finance system processes and contributing to the development of new finance processes.
• Other finance duties: other finance duties commensurate with the level of the role.
• Liaison with managers and staff members regarding spend against budgets, and payroll enquiries.
• Liaison with finance team members regarding process improvements and new requirements.
• Working with the Student Opportunities team to ensure a high quality finance service is offered to student groups Develop and maintain relationships with colleagues throughout the Union, University and other external partners.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

• Experience of working with finance and connected systems such as EPOS and expenses.
• Either AAT or qualified by experience in a transactional finance role.
• Previous experience of working in a transactional finance role supporting activities such as:
  • Purchase ledger
  • Sales ledger
  • Expenses
  • Balance sheet reconciliations

Skills and Abilities

• Attention to detail: accuracy in data input, ensuring correct accounting treatment for all financial transactions.
• Communication: the ability to communicate key finance processes to non-finance colleagues and offer a great finance service to colleagues and students.
• Organised: ability to manage own time effectively ensuring all key financial deadlines are met.
• Managing queries: ability to investigate and resolve queries from non-finance colleagues as they relate to the scope of the role.
• System focused: adapts easily to new systems and is able to troubleshoot system challenges and issues.

Values and Behaviours

• A demonstrable commitment to Salford SU’s values, mission and purpose.
• A strong commitment to championing equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Comfortable working in a democratic, student-led environment and being an enthusiastic advocate for student voice and representation.

Hours: 25 hours per week

Contract: Temporary until September 2027. Expected start date of August 2026.

Salary: £29,209 full-time equivalent (19,472 Pro Rata)

Department: Finance

Location: 1 Northgate Road, Middlesbrough, TS5 5NW

The Senior Finance Assistant and Payroll Administrator will provide financial administrative support for the Finance Team, and the payroll function for the organisation, allowing appropriate information to be provided to stakeholders at all times.

You will support the implementation of our Finance strategy and have empathy for the work of Teesside Hospice.

You will assist in providing a communication link between the Finance Department and other departments who rely on robust support.

You will work closely with the Financial Controller to ensure the effective day to day operation of your duties, thus allowing The Financial Controller to prepare timely, complete and accurate management accounts. A large element of the role involves taking the lead on the purchase ledger system. The role also involves other aspects such as daily logging of donations, weekly reconciliation of lottery membership records, bank reconciliations, submitting Gift Aid claims and more outlined in the duties section.

You will lead in preparing, running and finalising the payroll for companies in the Teesside Hospice group. You will be the payroll link between the Finance Department and other departments who rely on our support. You will work closely with the Financial Controller and Group Director of Resources to ensure the effective day to day operation of the payroll, thus allowing for accuracy of payments to staff alongside meeting all of the necessary regulatory requirements i.e. apprenticeship levy, SMP, auto enrolment.

You will be highly organised and able to work to deadlines, working independently as well as collaborating as part of a team.  An enjoyment and appreciation for attention to detail is essential.

We endeavour to exceed customer / donor expectations by delivering high quality of customer service and adhere to all policies and procedures.

As part of our committed Team environment, the working atmosphere is friendly and supportive.

At Teesside Hospice, we believe in making every moment count. Our team is dedicated to providing exceptional, specialist care and support to patients and their families during challenging times.

People are at our core. We offer a supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth and development and are always aiming for the highest standards and working environment. Our teams work positively together, collaborating to ensure our patients get the best care, and staff enjoy a fulfilling career knowing they make a real difference in people's lives.

Our values are Compassionate, Skilled, Accountable, Trustworthy and Principled - working here means being part of a community that focuses on empathy, respect and teamwork. We're there for everyone who needs us and are on a mission to change the way society and healthcare systems care for people.

Join us at Teesside Hospice and be part of a place where your skills and compassion can truly shine.

Closing date for applications is 25th June 2026, but we reserve the right to close the advert earlier if we have a high volume of applications.

Teesside Hospice is committed to eliminating discrimination and values diversity in the workplace.

This role requires a DBS check. We will do this for you.

About Designability

Designability is a national innovation charity advancing inclusive design across the UK.

The world is full of barriers for disabled people because society is not designed with everyone in mind. For disabled people, those barriers can take away things that everyone deserves: freedom, confidence, and opportunity.

But it doesn’t have to be that way — not if we design and build differently. And that’s where we come in.

By collaborating with disabled people, we dismantle unfair barriers and turn lived experience into practical, creative solutions that unlock everyday independence. From prototypes to sketches, and from problems to solutions, we engineer products and services that make the inaccessible accessible — and we help brands, other charities and designers do the same.
We are at an exciting point in our nearly 60-year history. We have launched our biggest ever research project — The Unfair Index — exploring everyday barriers disabled people face. We will be launching a new international award winning, world-first product — The Accessible Pushchair. And we continue to deliver our flagship service, the Wizzybug Scheme, providing free powered wheelchairs to very young disabled children across the UK.

The Role

We are seeking a highly organised individual to support the day-to-day administrative functions across finance and operations. This is a varied role suited to someone who is detail-oriented, commercially aware, and confident managing multiple priorities in a busy environment.

Key tasks

Finance

· Control and monitoring of the finance inbox

· Manage the purchase and sales ledgers, accurately processing all associated transactions

· Processing incoming donations from various sources and accurately maintaining records

· Support and assist with month and year end processes

· Monitoring and maintaining data and records 

· Ensuring strict adherence to financial controls, processes, and internal procedures

Operations

· Manage and keep up to date the operations annual calendar of activities and compliance requirements

· Liaise with and co-ordinate all external contractors, including utility companies and RUH Estates, to ensure Designability meets all legal requirements and premises remain fully operational and compliant

· Support the staff member responsible for IT, including IT asset and software tracking and administration

· Support the relevant team member with GDPR compliance, including tracking data held

· Assistance with operations administration as required

General

· To conduct such other duties as may be required by the organisation from time to time

· Willing and able to undertake work outside normal hours and to travel as required

· Supporting and collaborating with colleagues across the organisation to achieve our charitable purpose

· Prepared to take on a range of tasks as needed to support the organisation’s work

About you

The successful candidate will have a natural aptitude for numbers, strong organisational skills, and the ability to work collaboratively across different areas of the business. This role requires a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail, helping to ensure that Designability remains compliant. You will be driven by achieving excellence in your work, underpinned by demonstrating Designability behaviours every day: Reflective, Tenacious, Collaborative, Curious and Honest.

If you enjoy variety, take ownership of your work, and can confidently support both financial and operational activities, this could be the new job for you.

Terms of Employment

All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding checks, including checks with the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment references. 

All applicants must have a legal right to work in the United Kingdom without the need for visa sponsorship - Designability is not able to provide visa sponsorship at this time.

Benefits that come with working for Designability

Looking after its employees is important to Designability. To find out what benefits we currently offer to our team, please visit our website. 

Designability is a Real Living Wage and Disability Confident Employer. We are committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for individual roles; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to making reasonable adjustments.

‘Offer an Interview’ Scheme

Designability welcomes applications from disabled applicants and is committed to offering an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role, as set out in the job description.  If you wish your application to be considered under the ‘Offer an interview’ scheme’, please indicate this in your covering letter

Recruitment Timeline

1. Applications open: 19th May 2026

2. Applications close: 9th June 2026

3. Interviews will be held online and/or in person at our Bath office at a mutually convenient time.

Job Title: Executive Assistant
Salary: £32,000 per annum
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 9:30am – 5:30pm
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Birmingham, with some home working and travel to other centres across the UK
Reports to: Director of Finance and Resources 
 
THE CHARITY 
Suicide is the leading cause of death of men under 35 and three quarters of those who die by suicide are men. James’ Place exists to save the lives of men in suicidal crisis through delivering clinical services. We are a charity currently offering free, life-saving therapy to suicidal men at our centres in Liverpool, London and Newcastle. 
 
James’ Place was set up by Clare Milford Haven and Nick Wentworth-Stanley in 2008 after their twenty-one-year-old son, James, died by suicide ten days after a minor operation. James had no history of mental illness or depression and had sought urgent help for anxiety and suicidal thoughts but didn’t find it.    
 
James' Place was set up to make the experience of finding help as easy as possible. We offer men who are experiencing a suicidal crisis a brief, intensive, therapeutic intervention in a safe environment. Men who walk through the door at James’ Place will be in a space where they feel valued and respected.  We provide a calm and peaceful environment both inside the centres and in our outside spaces, accessible to men who visit us as well as their friends and families. We have so far treated over 5,100 men who might otherwise have been unable to access the support they desperately need.
 
In early 2026 we have opened our fourth centre in Birmingham. Our new centre in Birmingham will be there to support suicidal men living in the West Midlands.
 
THE OPPORTUNITY 
We are excited to offer a new opportunity to join a growing charity and support our Executive Leadership Team, as well as the administration and operational processes across the organisation, as an Executive Assistant. You will provide high level administrative support to the CEO, Directors, and the Consultant Suicide Prevention Therapist, and will take a key role in facilitating a professional and well organised executive function.
 
You will be expected to set and maintain the tone of the executive office and provide efficient and effective administrative support to senior leadership. Under the guidance of the Director of Finance and Resources, you will manage communications, coordinate schedules, conduct accurate record keeping and help to ensure the day-to-day operations of the organisation's leadership team runs smoothly and effectively.
 
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 
Executive Administration
Covering daily administrative tasks and duties including:

• Being the first point of contact for the CEO, Directors and Consultants, managing enquiries, greeting visitors, answering the phone, and responding to email enquiries.
• Dealing with enquiries over email and telephone, scheduling/amending meetings and taking messages as required.
• Managing multiple complex calendars, booking appointments, meetings, and making travel arrangements.
• Supporting the CEO, Directors and Consultants with day-to-day administration and coordination.
• Preparing, formatting, and issuing correspondence, reports, and presentations.
• Recording and sharing meeting minutes and tracking actions.
• Maintaining accurate records at all times in line with administrative procedures.
• Supporting communication between senior leadership and internal/external stakeholders.
• Maintaining effective systems to ensure time and resources are used efficiently.
• Always managing confidential information with discretion.

 
Operations

• Maintaining a professional and well-organised office environment.
• Supporting the CEO and Executive Leadership Team to ensure smooth operational processes.
• Completing electronic filing, document management, and general office administration.
• Supporting the coordination of meetings, events, and senior-level engagements.
• Providing occasional administrative support to the wider team as required.

 
Values

• Maintaining a professional, calm, and approachable manner in all interactions.
• Treating every person who contacts the organisation with respect and professionalism.
• Demonstrating discretion, integrity, and confidentiality at all times.
• Demonstrate commitment to the James' Place values of Focus, Bravery, Compassion, Professionalism, Collaboration, Respect and Hope through all aspects of work.

 
PERSON SPECIFICATION
This role requires someone with both excellent people and organisational skills and the ability to communicate professionally and effectively, both verbally and in writing, with a range of stakeholders. Your administration skills will be vital, and you will be able to work with a broad range of IT, including shared Outlook inboxes and calendars.
 
You will feel comfortable using the full Office 365 suite and have the necessary organisation skills to maintain the highest standards of record keeping. You will have experience of supporting senior leadership to deliver organisational priorities, and an ability to work collaboratively is essential. You will be able to work proactively and have a high level of attention to detail.
 
Essential
Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Experience as an assistant to senior leaders or experience in a similar administrative role at this level
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with a range of colleagues including board members, external stakeholders, staff colleagues and peers
• Ability to manage time effectively, prioritise workload and meet deadlines
• Ability to maintain accurate records and follow set procedures
• Strong IT skills with the ability to learn new systems quickly and efficiently
• Competency with current office technology including MS Teams, Microsoft 365 applications, emails and calendars, and associated communication tools.
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

 
Values

• Ability to engage with organisational values
• Ability to promote equality, diversity and inclusion
• Ability to work collaboratively
• Ability to be transparent, honest and show discretion when needed

 
Desirable

• Experience supporting multiple senior stakeholders
• Knowledge of governance or board-level administration
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment

 
WE OFFER

• A 7% employer contributory pension scheme
• Family friendly policies
• Death in service insurance scheme 
• 25 days plus bank holidays leave entitlement (FTE), including enhanced holiday allowance with incremental rises after qualifying period 

 
HOW TO APPLY
To apply, please use the online application system to submit your CV detailing your experience, roles and responsibilities, and answer the screening questions. 
 
If you have any queries or experience challenges with the application process, please contact us directly.
 
Closing date: Wednesday 17th June 2026, 5pm
Interviews to be held w/c 29th June.
 
Here at James' Place, we want you to feel comfortable in sharing your authentic selves and personal experiences, so we ask that you do not submit an application that has been formulated by AI. You may wish to use AI to support with structural aspects such as grammar and formatting, however your application must reflect your own genuine experiences, critical thinking and creativity.
 
James’ Place is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community. Our aim is that no job applicant, temporary worker or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, disability, gender and transgender status, race and ethnicity, religion and belief (including no belief), marriage or civil partnership status or sexual orientation.
 
If you have a disability or health conditions which means you'd benefit from any adjustments to the interview process to help you perform at your best, please do let us know in advance.
 
Any job offers made are subject to the receipt of two relevant satisfactory employment references. We expect this to include one from your most recent or current employer. Any job offers made are also subject to a satisfactory DBS check and a Right to Work in the UK check.
 
REF-228 901

• Location: Fauna & Flora’s Cambridge Office, UK
• Salary: £25,495 per annum
• Contract period: Permanent
• Start date: As soon as possible

We are seeking a Communications Assistant to provide administrative and creative support to the communications team. This is an exciting role, with the chance to use your skills to make a real difference to Fauna & Flora. Our team works to find engaging and impactful ways to communicate with different audiences the urgency, importance and hope of our work with global network of partners to address the challenges of biodiversity loss and threatened species and habitats around the world.

The Communications Assistant will play a central role in the communications team, ensuring smooth day-to-day running of tasks spanning everything from content uploading to procurement and finance processes to keeping team meetings on track. In this role you will also have the chance to flex your creative muscles and learn more about real-world conservation, as you will be helping to produce content including printed materials, website and social media content, video and photography.

You will have excellent organisational skills and work well within a team. The role will be well suited to a highly motivated individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced team and is passionate about the role that communications plays in modern-day nature conservation.

You will enjoy working in a dynamic environment, where the ability to respond swiftly to changing organisational and team needs is paramount. In return, we offer the opportunity to work for a ground-breaking organisation at the forefront of global conservation, with generous pension contribution, attractive annual leave allowance, and life insurance.

Our offices are located in The David Attenborough Building in central Cambridge, just a few minutes’ walk from glorious historic buildings and museums, the picturesque River Cam, the central market and shopping centre, and a host of cafés and restaurants.

Please download the job application pack below for further details on how to apply.

The closing date for applications is Sunday, 7 June 2026. Interviews are likely to take place during the week commencing the 15 June 2026.

This role is not eligible for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker Visa.

No agencies please.

Team: Retail

Location: Headingley, Leeds

Work pattern: 14 hours on a rota basis (to include weekends)

Salary: Up to £9,345.86 per annum

Contract: Permanent

We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate employees, volunteers and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.

Will you join us and make life better for cats?

Responsibilities of our Assistant Shop Manager:

• To assist the Shop Manager to maximise shop income and profitability through the safe day-to-day operational management of shop activity and key performance indicators, to support the work of Cats Protection
• To act as brand ambassador for Cats protection, being a role model for the values and behaviours of the Charity, taking responsibility for the shop operation in the absence of the Shop Manager.

About the retail team:

• Our retail operation consists of over 80 charity shops
• Each of our shops has its own charm and personality due to our dedicated volunteers and colleagues. From vintage jewellery and jigsaws to harps and handbags, whether our customers are looking for that 'must have' item or simply a 'missing piece'.

What we’re looking for in our Assistant Shop Manager:

• Demonstrable learning and experience from working in a relevant retail environment
• Experience and/or understanding of working to sales targets
• Experience of cash reconciliation and financial controls
• Ability to motivate and manage a team of employees and volunteers

What we can offer you:

• range of health benefits
• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
• Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing
• and much more, which you can learn about 

Interested? Here’s how to apply:

Application closing date: 05 June 2026

Virtual interview date: TBC

Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.

If you’re enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable.  You may be just the right candidate. 

If successful, your recruitment journey will include:

1. Anonymised application form
2. Virtual interview via Microsoft Teams

Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes.

Please email [email protected] if you require any adjustments to be made for you to complete your application or to participate in the recruitment journey

We are seeking a self-motivated Member Support and Administrative Assistant to play a key role in our friendly team. The successful candidate will liaise with colleagues across the organisation focused on membership, communications, marketing and delivery, and as a result get invaluable insight into these functions. Once established in post the successful candidate will also benefit from our nine-day fortnight working pattern (providing a long weekend twice a month).

Background Information

PSHE (personal, social, health and economic) education is the school curriculum subject that prepares pupils for life and work.  PSHE lessons cover some of the most pressing issues facing young people today including mental and physical health, relationships, staying safe online, economic wellbeing, careers and the importance of equality and diversity.

The PSHE Association is the national body for the subject. A charity and membership organisation, the Association supports a national network of over 50,000 teachers and schools with resources, training and guidance. We work nationally to raise PSHE standards for all children and raise its status on the curriculum. This includes working in partnership with a range of leading charities, government bodies, corporates and other partners. This is an exciting time for us and we are expanding our services to meet growing demand.

Role description

The applicant will be expected to take on a variety of responsibilities associated with supporting our national membership of PSHE education teachers and other professionals. This will include fielding phone and emailed member queries in a timely and friendly fashion and logging queries and activities on our membership database. The role will also include supporting the organisation and administration of the office, including processing memberships and payments, and maintaining and updating our database of contacts, supporting online training event bookings and logistics as well as supporting the team as required.

Please see below for a full Job Description and Person Specification

Terms of Reference

The post is offered on a full time basis, on a permanent contract with a six-month probationary period. The salary will be £28,500.

At the PSHE Association, we believe in a healthy work-life balance. That is why we offer a nine-day fortnight working pattern, giving our team every other Friday off (in other words a long weekend twice a month). We believe this gives employees more time to recharge and more time for what matters to them. This shorter working week benefit (equivalent to 32 hours per week on full pay) kicks in once employees have successfully completed three months of their probationary period, with a standard 35-hour working week in place up until that point. 

Our offices are based in central London, close to Russell Square, and this is where the role will be primarily based alongside some days of the week working from home.

 

How to apply

To apply please send a CV and covering letter using Charity Job by Monday 8th June at 9AM.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an online interview on Monday 15th June with the possibility of a second interview on Thursday 18th June in our London offices.

The cover letter is an important part of the process, and we will not consider any applications without a cover letter attached. This letter should provide an overview and personal reflections about why you meet the criteria and how your skills and experience are applicable. We therefore request that no AI tools are used in its composition.

Operations Coordinator (maternity leave cover)​

We are recruiting a fixed term Operations Coordinator (maternity leave cover) to join our team. This role will be responsible for coordinating our Finance and HR administration as well as providing Executive Assistant support to the Director.

Suitable candidates will:

• be passionate about supporting young people to make safer choices about drugs and alcohol,
• have experience of Finance and/or HR coordination, with excellent organisation skills
• have excellent time-management, attention to detail and be a skilled and effective communicator, both in writing and orally, with a range of people and agencies
• be proactive, self-motivated and confident to take initiative
• enjoy working as part of a small and busy team

The Job description, person specification and application form are available below. 

If you have any questions, please contact us using the HR email address in the application form and please share with anybody you think might be interested in joining our brilliant team!

• Closing date: Tuesday 30th June 2026 
• Interviews: Wednesday 22nd July 2026
• Start date: Week beginning 7th September 2026