General administrator jobs

Summary

The Church of England has recently agreed a significant increase in funding to support God's mission and ministry across the country, supporting local parishes and growing many more new worshipping communities to serve the whole nation. The distributions will also help fund dioceses' plans to serve the nation in various areas such radically cutting the Church's carbon footprint and supporting parishes, cathedrals, and dioceses with using their buildings, to best missional effect whilst ensuring their protection, enhancement, conservation, and appropriate adaptation.

The Net Zero Carbon programme was established to help the Church of England to deliver its commitment to reaching Net Zero Carbon by 2030. It aims to aims to equip, resource and support all parts of the Church to reduce carbon emissions from the energy used in its buildings, schools and through work-related transport by 2030. The team manages the distribution of a grant portfolio worth £190 million across 2023-33, aimed at supporting and equipping dioceses, parishes and other parts of the Church to reach the milestones set out in the Routemap to Net Zero 2030.

This role will play a vital role in supporting the work of the Net Zero Carbon Programme's grant streams, supporting it in delivering a consistent and responsive service to grantees.

The purpose of this role is to provide a responsive service as operational officer for the grant schemes under the Churches Workstream in the Net Zero Carbon Programme:

• Currently the Demonstrator Churches Grant Fund and the Boiler Replacement Hardship Grant Fund,
• 26-28 Decarbonising Churches Grant Fund

The postholder will be the first point of contact on behalf of the grant giver for new applicants and existing grantees under the grant schemes, handling a busy caseload from pre-application contact through to completion. This will involve all aspects of grant service delivery including assessment, issuing of offers and rejections, monitoring, payments, quality assurance and evaluation within the governance and decision-making framework in place for the grant schemes. The postholder will work under the supervision of the Demonstrator Churches Grants Manager and the Decarbonising Churches Lead, who will provide overall guidance and strategic oversight for the relevant grant funds, and will work closely with the Grants Administrator on operational matters.

The role will report directly to the Net Zero Carbon Programme's Decarbonising Churches Lead.

• This is a Fixed-Term due to end December 2028.
• A hybrid role required to attend the Church House London Office a day a week.

• A salary of £40,572 per annum, plus age-related pension contributions between 8-15% of salary. We will also match any pension contributions you make up to an additional 3% of your salary.

• 25 days annual leave (increasing to 30 days within 5 years) plus eight bank holidays and three additional days (pro-rated if working part-time).
• We welcome all flexible working arrangement requests. This is looked at in a case-by-case scenario and if this fits within the department's needs. We try to be as flexible as we can in your work pattern to support you with other commitments, and to give a good work-life balance.
• We offer many services and initiatives under our Family Friendly Programme, some of these include enhanced Maternity Leave initiative, Adoption Leave, Paternity Leave, & Shared Parental Leave. Structured induction programme and access to a range of development opportunities including apprenticeships.
• Automatic enrolment and access to Medicash (one of the UK's leading health cash plan providers), providing you with many services including reimbursements of routine dental treatment, optical, specialist consultations, and therapy treatments. Unlimited access to virtual GP & Private prescription service and health & Stress related helplines.
• Access to Occupational Health, and an Employee Assistance Programme 
• Access to the Department of Education Restaurant and Westminster Abbey with a plus-one guest.
• Apply for eligibility for an Eyecare voucher.
• Opportunity to join the Civil Service Sports & Social Club, and get involved in a range of staff networks, groups and societies.

• Strive for Excellence
• Show Compassion
• Respect others
• Collaborate
• Act with Integrity

Summary

The Church of England Pensions Board ("the Board") is a statutory body which is a corporate trustee and administrator of four pension schemes, including both defined benefit (final salary, hybrid and CARE) and defined contribution arrangements. Almost 44, 000 people and 700 Church organisations rely on the Board for their pensions. The Board also provides housing services, providing over 2,400 residents with retirement housing.

The Board's investment team stewards approximately £3.4 billion in a diversified investment portfolio. The team are responsible for ensuring these funds are invested responsibly and with consideration to the ethical values of the Church.

The purpose of this role is to support and deliver key responsible investment and stewardship functions within the Pensions Board, enabling the Board to maintain a position as a recognised leader in responsible investment. This role will be line managed by the Managing Director, Responsible Investment and will work alongside two other Responsible Investment Analysts within a Responsible Investment team of seven.

• Hybrid working with 1-2 days in office preferred

• A salary of £58,000 per annum, plus age-related pension contributions between 8-15% of salary. We will also match any pension contributions you make up to an additional 3% of your salary.

• 25 days annual leave (increasing to 30 days within 5 years) plus eight bank holidays and three additional days (pro-rated if working part-time).
• We welcome all flexible working arrangement requests. This is looked at in a case-by-case scenario and if this fits within the department's needs. We try to be as flexible as we can in your work pattern to support you with other commitments, and to give a good work-life balance.
• We offer many services and initiatives under our Family Friendly Programme, some of these include enhanced Maternity Leave initiative, Adoption Leave, Paternity Leave, & Shared Parental Leave. Structured induction programme and access to a range of development opportunities including apprenticeships.
• Automatic enrolment and access to Medicash (one of the UK's leading health cash plan providers), providing you with many services including reimbursements of routine dental treatment, optical, specialist consultations, and therapy treatments. Unlimited access to virtual GP & Private prescription service and health & Stress related helplines.
• Access to Occupational Health, and an Employee Assistance Programme 
• Access to the Department of Education Restaurant and Westminster Abbey with a plus-one guest.
• Apply for eligibility for an Eyecare voucher.
• Opportunity to join the Civil Service Sports & Social Club, and get involved in a range of staff networks, groups and societies.

• Strive for Excellence
• Show Compassion
• Respect others
• Collaborate
• Act with Integrity

Summary

The Church of England has recently agreed a significant increase in funding to support God's mission and ministry across the country, supporting local parishes and growing many more new worshipping communities to serve the whole nation. The distributions will also help fund dioceses' plans to serve the nation in various areas such radically cutting the Church's carbon footprint and supporting parishes, cathedrals, and dioceses with using their buildings, to best missional effect whilst ensuring their protection, enhancement, conservation, and appropriate adaptation.

The Net Zero Carbon programme was established to help the Church of England to deliver its commitment to reaching Net Zero Carbon by 2030. It aims to aims to equip, resource and support all parts of the Church to reduce carbon emissions from the energy used in its buildings, schools and through work-related transport by 2030. The team manages the distribution of a grant portfolio worth £190 million across 2023-33, aimed at supporting and equipping dioceses, parishes and other parts of the Church to reach the milestones set out in the Routemap to Net Zero 2030.

This role will play a vital role in supporting the work of the Net Zero Carbon Programme's grant streams, supporting it in delivering a consistent and responsive service to grantees.

The purpose of this role is to provide a responsive service as operational officer for the grant schemes under the Churches Workstream in the Net Zero Carbon Programme:

• Currently the Demonstrator Churches Grant Fund and the Boiler Replacement Hardship Grant Fund,
• 26-28 Decarbonising Churches Grant Fund

The postholder will be the first point of contact on behalf of the grant giver for new applicants and existing grantees under the grant schemes, handling a busy caseload from pre-application contact through to completion. This will involve all aspects of grant service delivery including assessment, issuing of offers and rejections, monitoring, payments, quality assurance and evaluation within the governance and decision-making framework in place for the grant schemes. The postholder will work under the supervision of the Demonstrator Churches Grants Manager and the Decarbonising Churches Lead, who will provide overall guidance and strategic oversight for the relevant grant funds, and will work closely with the Grants Administrator on operational matters.

The role will report directly to the Net Zero Carbon Programme's Decarbonising Churches Lead.

• This is a Fixed-Term due to end December 2028.
• A hybrid role required to attend the Church House London Office a day a week.

• A salary of £40,572 per annum, plus age-related pension contributions between 8-15% of salary. We will also match any pension contributions you make up to an additional 3% of your salary.

• 25 days annual leave (increasing to 30 days within 5 years) plus eight bank holidays and three additional days (pro-rated if working part-time).
• We welcome all flexible working arrangement requests. This is looked at in a case-by-case scenario and if this fits within the department's needs. We try to be as flexible as we can in your work pattern to support you with other commitments, and to give a good work-life balance.
• We offer many services and initiatives under our Family Friendly Programme, some of these include enhanced Maternity Leave initiative, Adoption Leave, Paternity Leave, & Shared Parental Leave. Structured induction programme and access to a range of development opportunities including apprenticeships.
• Automatic enrolment and access to Medicash (one of the UK's leading health cash plan providers), providing you with many services including reimbursements of routine dental treatment, optical, specialist consultations, and therapy treatments. Unlimited access to virtual GP & Private prescription service and health & Stress related helplines.
• Access to Occupational Health, and an Employee Assistance Programme 
• Access to the Department of Education Restaurant and Westminster Abbey with a plus-one guest.
• Apply for eligibility for an Eyecare voucher.
• Opportunity to join the Civil Service Sports & Social Club, and get involved in a range of staff networks, groups and societies.

• Strive for Excellence
• Show Compassion
• Respect others
• Collaborate
• Act with Integrity

Welcome to Ada! 

We are excited to be recruiting, for the first time, a Head of Governance and Performance. This important new role is part of the College’s wider leadership team and is of vital performance in ensuring the effective, efficient performance of the organisation. 

The right candidate will thrive in supporting the Board of Governors and College leadership team to work effectively by supporting them to ensure the accurate and efficient production and usage of all accountability reporting and communication throughout the organisation. 

Working closely with the Chair of Governors, as the College’s Clerk (training to be provided if necessary) and reporting into the Director of Finance and Compliance, you will thrive on providing detailed organisation to teams and bringing energy to the important discipline and accountability required to ensure a high performing Board and leadership team. You do not need to be a qualified Clerk but must possess a high level of attention to detail, be willing to take initiative where needed and be comfortable working with, and when necessary providing challenge to, senior executives and Board Members. 

You will have the opportunity to learn from a wide range of experienced professionals and understand what is really required to support an organisation to achieve consistently high performance. Ada is growing steadily and consistently and the opportunities for this role to grow and expand with the organisation are significant. If this excites you then please read on and apply as soon as possible. 

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

As Clerk to the Board of Governors

Provide procedural, regulatory, and governance advice to the Board of Governors. Responsibilities include:

• provide administrative support to the governing body, for example: co-ordinating calendar of dates for governing body meetings and preparing agendas, taking notes at meetings for the preparation of minutes and ensuring that all decisions are recorded accurately and objectively, including timescales for actions

• Support the implementation and effective use of New Governance Software and lead the shift to using Generative AI for note taking at meetings. Update and maintain a database of Governance information, ensuring secure handling of confidential data and information in compliance with College Policy and the General Data Protection Regulations.

• support the development and performance of governors in their role, for example: updating them on changes in legislation and policy, informing them of appropriate training and helping them understand their duties

• offer advice to governors and the college on the correct governance procedures and how to improve governance

• Work with the CEO and Executive Leadership Team (ELT) to ensure a high level of governor engagement by ensuring an up-to-date calendar of opportunities, appropriate communications and effective tracking and gathering of feedback

As Governance and Performance Manager

• Support the College’s internal governance function, providing administrative support in scheduling meetings, preparing agendas and taking notes/minutes. Lead the shift to using Generative AI for note taking at meetings and in systems and Processes to improve efficiency.

• Work with the Executive Leadership Team and wider leadership team to co-ordinate regular strategy updates and report on progress against strategic goals and agreed KPIs.

• Input into, and support with the co-ordination of the College’s Wider Leadership Forum and All-Staff sessions.

• Update and Maintain the College’s Risk Register and Master Policy Schedule.

• Assist with co-ordinating internal audit reviews in accordance with approved internal audit plan.

• Receive and co-ordinate timely responses to Freedom of Information (FOI) requests.

• Be a collaborative, enthusiastic member of the College’s wider leadership team, working closely with Staff and Governors to help deliver our ambitious strategy.

• Undertaking other duties commensurate with the role as directed by the Chair or Director of Finance and Compliance.

Safeguarding

The successful candidate will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check when appointed to the post. References for shortlisted candidates will be requested prior to the interview day. 

 Equal Opportunities

Ada, the National College for Digital Skills recognises that equality of opportunity and the recognition and promotion of diversity are integral to its strengths. The following principles apply in respect of the College’s commitment to equality and diversity:

•  To provide and promote equality of opportunity in all areas of its work and activity;

• To recognise and develop the diversity of skills and talent within its current and potential community;

•  To ensure that all employees and prospective employees of the College are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential without receiving any unjustified discrimination or unfavourable treatment on grounds such as age, disability, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender reassignment, trans status, socio-economic status or any other irrelevant distinction;

•  To provide and promote a positive working, learning, and social environment which is free from prejudice, discrimination and any forms of harassment, bullying or victimisation.

Applicants with a Disability

Ada, the National College for Digital Skills is keen to increase the number of disabled people it employs. We therefore encourage applications from individuals with a disability who are able to carry out the duties of the post. If there is anything in this regard that you would like to discuss in relation to your application please contact the HR team.

Sponsorship

Sadly, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role, so can only accept applications from candidates who have the legal right to work and remain in the United Kingdom.

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and a brief supporting cover letter outlining your suitability and interest in the role.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, should we find a suitable candidate, we reserve the right to close the advert earlier than advertised.

Closing date: Friday 14th November 2025

Good luck with your application!

Are you passionate about seeing children come to know Jesus for themselves and grow in all he has for them? We’re looking for a Kids Pastor to join our team. This is a one-year, fixed-term contract based in the centre of Cambridge.

HT is a vibrant, evangelical, charismatic, Anglican church with a large and growing church family of all ages and stages. We are situated right at the centre of the city and perfectly placed to reach students and adults alike. Our vision is to see Cambridge reached and the world impacted with the good news and transforming power of the risen Lord Jesus.

Alongside the Senior Children’s Pastor and Children’s Pastor (Infants and Babies), you will be responsible for pastoring the children of HT in Years 3–6 and their families, bringing hands-on leadership to the wider team involved in HT Kids, and reaching out to children and families in Cambridge who don’t yet know Jesus. A major part of this role will be managing staff and volunteers to increase their confidence and fruitfulness as they work with children. You will be a leader of leaders, with a heart to invest in and facilitate the ministry of others.

Salary: £19,200 per annum pro rata (£32,000 FTE)
Contract: Permanent, part-time (22.5 hours per week) - working days to be agreed at interview
Location: St Edmund House, Bishop Crispian Way, Portsmouth, PO1 3QA
Travel: Occasional travel across the Diocese required. Valid driving licence and access to a vehicle essential

About Us:

The Diocese of Portsmouth spans Hampshire, Berkshire, South Oxfordshire, and the Channel Islands. We support 87 parishes and 50 schools, serving over 27,000 practising Catholics and 32,000 children and their families. Our work is meaningful, community-focused, and values-driven.

About the Role:

Are you an experienced and proactive HR professional with a strong understanding of UK employment law and a passion for supporting people? We are seeking a confident and capable HR Advisor to join our Diocese HR Team, providing high-quality advice and guidance to managers and employees across a wide range of HR matters.

This is a pivotal time to join our team as we continue to develop our HR infrastructure and support the implementation of our 10-year Mission Plan. You’ll play a key role in shaping our HR function and contributing to a positive and inclusive working culture.

HR Advisor - Job Description

Advisory

• Provide advice to line managers on employee relations (ER) issues e.g. policies, performance management, end-to-end absence management including return to work meetings, reporting and occupational health referrals etc. Able to resolve complex employee relation issues and conduct investigations where necessary.
• Provide advice to managers across all policy and practice areas, for example on family friendly policies such as maternity, paternity, shared parental leave, carers leave, etc.
• Support the maintenance of existing policy documentation and make changes where applicable
• Proactively take responsibility for the adherence and implementation of HR policies
• Support line managers in the management of employees in probation, and where necessary extension cases
• Support line managers in performance management practices, objective setting and performance improvement plans (PIPs)

HR Analytics

• Report on HR analytics monthly and quarterly for the HR Manager, for example on headcount, sickness, recruitment analytics, staff turnover and remuneration reports.

Benefits and Payroll

• Support the HR Manager with reward strategies and implementation
• Prepare payroll changes each month for HR Manager sign off
• Assist the HR Manager with annual benchmark surveys
• Support the HR Manager in liaison with benefit providers

Talent Acquisition and onboarding

• Work with the HR team for efficient and accurate end-to-end recruitment in all areas across the Diocese.
• Work in liaison with the HR Administrator to coordinate and execute the Diocese recruitment processes to include working with recruitment agencies, posting job adverts, liaising with line managers for shortlisting, offers of employment to suitable candidates, and onboarding.
• Ensuring the new joiner inductions are organised and all documentation has been received and checked.
• In the absence of HR Administrator, produce and issue relevant documentation following promotions, job title changes, salary increases and ensure that HR records are updated accordingly by the HR administrator.

Learning & Development

• Identify learning needs and appropriate methods of meeting needs in the most cost-effective way.
• Support the HR Manager in the delivery of training as required, including annual conferences and line manager training.
• Ensures training requirements are met to fulfil and maintain health and safety requirements such as First Aid and Fire Safety.
• Ensures that refresher training is completed for existing employees in data protection, cyber security, health and safety, and EDI.
• Be a trusted advisor and coach to line managers on people related issues.
• Ensure all documentation is completed by employees who are supported in their further training and education by the Diocese, including a Further Education Support Agreement.

General

• Regular review of data integrity and updates to the HRIS including regular audits.
• Support the HR Manager to drive workforce planning, talent acquisition, and retention strategies
• Deal with queries from the HR inbox to ensure effective and prompt responses
• Involvement in HR projects and new initiatives as required
• Updating of HR intranet pages.
• Contribute to HR-related projects such as organisational change, restructures, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Keep up to date with developments in employment law and HR best practices.
• Support the HR Manager with volunteer management
• Undertake other reasonable tasks as requested by the HR Manager.

HR Advisor - Person Specification

Essential

• Understands the people practices, processes and approaches across the employee lifecycle including for example, recruiting people, conducting learning needs analysis, creating talent pools, developing people policies, analysing people data, managing grievances.
• Able to apply legal knowledge and judgment to people practices
• Able to demonstrate evidence-based practice in decision making
• Proven problem-solving ability
• Understands and interprets data and analytics and its usage, and can measure their impact and value
• Able to explore stakeholder needs and concerns using a range of methods
• Experience of managing change and different approaches
• Understands and can influence the organisation to develop and maintain a positive culture and healthy working environment.
• Able to think in a systemic way to align different elements of the organisations values, culture, structures, people policies and practices to maximise organisational performance
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of integrity and confidentiality.
• Proficient in HR systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Minimum CIPD Level 5 qualification

Desirable

• Working towards or holds CIPD Level 7 qualification
• Experience of change management
• Experience of working in the reward arena and adept at data analysis
• Experience in not-for-profit sector or public sector
• Experience supporting organisational change and employee engagement initiatives.

Applicant Information

Employee Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays
• Contributory pension scheme
• Free life assurance
• Employee wellbeing programme

If you are inspired by the idea of working in a values-driven environment where your efforts will have a lasting impact, we would love to hear from you.

How to Apply:

Please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability and motivation for applying. 

Closing date: Wednesday 3rd December at 23:59.

Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the deadline.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship.

We welcome applications from individuals who support the ethos and values of the Catholic Church. The Diocese of Portsmouth is an equal opportunities employer.

Interview Details

You will be notified shortly after the closing date, should we wish to progress your application and invite you to an interview.

Appointment

Any offer of employment to work at the Catholic Diocese of Portsmouth is conditional upon receipt of two satisfactory employment references, provision of relevant certification of qualifications held, and completion of pre-employment checks.

You must have a valid UK Right to Work, as the Catholic Diocese of Portsmouth does not offer UK Visa Sponsorship.

You’ll oversee daily operations, support and coordinate volunteers, and develop systems and initiatives to help run our thriving community cycle workshop. See the job description on our website for significantly more detail about the role.

SCBP is a great place to work, with a lovely community, flexible working hours, competative salary, 3% pension contributiona and 36 days (FTE) annual leave.

The role is hands-on and community-focused, with some routine admin and organisational tasks to keep everything running smoothly. Ideal for someone proactive, practical, and community-minded who enjoys variety, problem-solving, and making a real difference through cycling.

About the role

Sheffield Community Bike Project is a not-for-profit community cycle repair workshop that aims to improve access to cycling through three main activities:

• Free (donations appreciated) access to tools and workshop space for DIY cycle repairs, with support from our volunteer team. This includes some sessions for specific groups.

• Offering affordable new and used parts, and refurbished second-hand bikes for sale.

• Focussed cycle maintenance training sessions to upskill our community.

SCBP is seeking to appoint a Bike Project Manager. Working closely with the CEO, trustees and volunteers, you will play a key role in ensuring our community workshop thrives as a welcoming, organised and sustainable space.

The successful candidate will oversee the day-to-day running of the project, support and manage our volunteer team, and develop new systems and initiatives to support the organisation’s growth. Your ability to manage volunteers to assist in the behind the scenes running of the project will be key. Please see the nominal granular responsibilities of the role in the table below.

Subject to funding, we will hopefully be hiring for a “Bike Project Administrator” role in the near future. This role may be managed by the Bike Project Manager.

SCBP is at a key moment of growth. Having taken on workshop premises in September 2024, we are now working to increase the number of sessions that we run, streamline our volunteer and participant experience, and expand the breadth of provision that we offer. At the same time, as a grassroots charity, central to our ethos is nurturing a sense of community ownership and collaboration. We aim to make the project a friendly, welcoming place to volunteer for people of all backgrounds and experiences. Another key part of our culture is our “hands-on-tools approach”: participants are encouraged to do cycle maintenance themselves with help from our volunteers.

We are a flexible organisation, so if you are unsure if the job as described would work for you, or you don’t have experience in all the areas, but would be an excellent candidate for the role (we are looking for someone who can work independently, take initiative and provide strong leadership to our volunteer team), we’d like to hear from you anyway, we are open to discussion on many points.

For 140 years, the Forces Employment Charity has proudly supported Service leavers, veterans, and their families in building successful civilian careers. We provide veterans with life-long, life-changing support, jobs, and training opportunities, regardless of circumstances, rank, length of service, or reason for leaving.

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By working for FEC, you will become part of a vibrant team living the charity’s values: Expert, Supportive, Passionate, Open and Honest, Resilient, and Collaborative.

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Brief role description 

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The Employment Advisor - Families will provide holistic employment and training advice and guidance to a diverse caseload of military partners/spouses (both serving and veteran), supporting their personal development and enhancing employability skills until they achieve their desired outcomes. The role is Home-based  with community outreach and travel through Glasgow covering Scotland area.

​The role part of Families programme, where the programme offers 1:1 virtual and face-to-face sessions, in-person group workshops, access to employer events, apprenticeships, digital upskilling, and corporate mentoring.

As part of effective case management, they will: assess individual needs, identify any challenges and barriers and create effective action plans, following the FEC policies, procedures, and Work Instructions.

Interested? Want to know more about the Charity? ​Check out our website.

​Eager to know more about the role? ​Have a look at the Job Description attached

​What’s in it for you?​ Check out our Benefits.

​Have we convinced you to apply? ​If so, submit your CV and Covering Letter by ​Wednesday, 19 November 2025.

​Got questions about the role? Get in touch with the People Team 

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Please note: Applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert; therefore, we may at any time bring the closing date forward. We encourage all interested applicants to apply as soon as possible. ​

If you are an internal applicant, please ensure you have made The People Team aware before applying. 

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff by fostering an inclusive, supportive environment where everyone, including those with disabilities, can thrive, develop, and achieve their full potential. We actively encourage applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and ensure reasonable adjustments are made to support candidates with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. 

We actively recruit citizens of all backgrounds, but the nature of our work in specific departments means that residency and security requirements can be more tightly defined than others. You will be asked about this throughout the recruitment process.

The Data & Research Manager plays a key role in Youth Futures Foundation’s Impact and Evidence team, helping us understand and address youth unemployment in England.

The postholder will lead on managing our data infrastructure including our flagship youth labour market dashboard and contribute to the design, commissioning, and delivery of high-quality quantitative research and analysis.

They will combine strong technical skills with the ability to communicate data-driven insights clearly to internal and external audiences, influencing policy and practice to improve employment outcomes for young people.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Managing the design, commissioning and delivery of economic, quantitative social research and data analysis projects using a wide range of methods, including primary and secondary data analysis, and evidence reviews
• Critically reviewing research proposals, manage contracts and budgets, and ensure high quality outputs
• Developing evidence tools, gap maps and frameworks to address youth unemployment, and identify and prioritise evidence gaps to meet stakeholder needs
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with a range of external partners.

For a full role description and person spec, please download our recruitment pack.

Due to receiving high volumes of interest in our opportunities, this vacancy may close earlier than the advertised deadline. To ensure your application is considered, please submit it as soon as possible.

The Mental Health Foundation is recruiting for a Grants & Compliance Officer to support the fundraising team based at our London office.

Deadline: 5pm Wednesday 26th November
Location: London
Salary: Starting salary £36,604 rising to £40,796 pro rata, inclusive of £4,000 London Weighting (£18,302 rising to £20,398 actual)
Hours: Part-time, 16 hours per week (0.5 FTE)
Contract type: This is 12-month maternity cover post (ending 31st December 2026)

This exciting role will support our work in preventing poor mental health and protecting mental health primarily through administrating the contracts of our existing programmes funded by external grants and maintain and grow our trust and foundations supporters. This post is key in ensuring we fulfil our requirements to our grant funders and keep our trust donors up to date with our work. 

What does the role involve?

• Maintain relationships with existing trust and grant funders
• Develop and updates cases for support to trust funders
• Support project teams to report on the progress of their grant funded activity

What skills, knowledge and experience are we looking for?

• Demonstrable experience of setting up & managing administrative systems 
• Experience of using a database 
• Attention to detail and strong written skills

Safeguarding is Everyone’s business – Mental Health Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all its beneficiaries, those who surround them, its staff, volunteers, and anyone else who comes into contact with its services and expects all trustees, staff, and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to appropriate vetting procedures (proof of eligibility to work in the UK, proof of residency and satisfactory employment screening, including a Disclosure check and two most recent references) along with 3-year renewals of Disclosure checks. We are unable to provide sponsorship for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the UK.

How to apply

If you think your skills match and you’d like to be part of a dynamic and growing organisation, please complete and submit your application via our website. Please ensure you attach an up-to-date CV and statement of suitability answering all points of the person specification. Applications will close at 5pm on Wednesday 26th November and we are unable to accept late applications. Online interviews are planned for Tuesday 9th December.

We believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with. Diversity and inclusion is a strategic priority for us as an employer and mental health charity, and we are proud to be signatories of the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter and the Disability Confident Committed Scheme. Applications from under-represented sections of the community are actively encouraged.

If you have a disability, require any additional support or have any questions regarding the role, please contact us. We make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and during employment. Disabled candidates who meet all the essential person specification criteria will be offered an interview. Therefore, please do ensure you tick the relevant box on the application form and clearly indicate in your application/covering letter if you consider yourself to meet the requirements of the Equality Act 2010 / Disability Discrimination Act 1995.

We are currently operating mostly digital recruitment (including interviews via video conferencing). We have moved to a hybrid working model of a minimum of 2 days per week in the office and the rest working from home.

We look forward to hearing from you!

School Governance and Admissions Officer

We wish to appoint a skilled and experienced team member to be the lead officer for school governance and admissions in Church of England schools across the Diocese.  The post holder will work closely with the Director and Deputy Director of Education, schools, governors and senior leadership teams.

Position: School Governance and Admissions Officer

Location: East Sussex/Hybrid

Salary: £30,970 per annum (pro-rata FTE £44,242 pa)

Hours: Part-time, 26.25 hours per week (flexible working)

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: 27th November 2025

Interview Date: Hove on 15th December 2025

About the Role

The Diocese has 154 schools across Sussex working in partnership with 360 parishes.  The vision for Education is to be “Deeply Christian, serving the common good.” Based at Church House in Hove, the organisations seeks to live out this vision to “Know, love and follow Jesus”. 

The principal duties include:

• Providing advice and support relating to school admissions to headteachers and school governors
• Advising school governing boards and headteachers on issues of compliance and governance, including complaints and disciplinary issues
• Developing and delivering training related to admissions and governance
• Managing the recruitment and appointment process of foundation governors
• Working with the Deputy Director and School Effectiveness Team to address leadership and management issues in schools with the purpose of raising standards and improving outcomes for children

About You

• Be educated to degree level (or equivalent) and with experience of being a school governor, clerk to governors or have other relevant governance experience
• Have up to date knowledge and understanding of education legislation and regulation related to admissions and governance for Church Schools and Multi-Academy Trusts
• Have the ability to plan and deliver high quality training to governors and headteachers
• Be able to establish effective working relationships with a broad range of stakeholders, including governors, headteachers, academy partners and Local Authority officers
• Be committed and confident in the aims and ethos of the Diocese of Chichester as an outward facing ambassador for the diocesan Education team

For full details of the job please see the job description and person specification when you click to apply.

About the Organisation

The vision of the Diocese is to help people within the Diocese to know, love and follow Jesus. Based in Hove and serving the people of the Diocese across more than 360 parishes and 154 church schools and the wider community, this is a great role for someone who supports the ethos, aims and objectives of the Diocese and the Church of England.

As an employer, and as a Church House team, the mutual values at work are to be Respectful, Professional, Flexible and Supportive.

Benefits include:

• The opportunity to apply to use the DBF’s remote working policy to work from home for part of the week.
• A 0.7 pro-rata entitlement to 28 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays and 2 privilege days per year,
• Flexi-time, free parking, the ride to work scheme
• Membership of the Church Worker’s Pension Scheme with a 15.1% employer contribution and an employee contribution between 0-6%
• An employee assistance programme with access to counselling support, GP helpline, financial, legal and care advice and support
• Free eye tests and employer contribution towards glasses
• Free parking, the ride to work scheme and development opportunities

The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All post holders are expected to share this commitment and to comply with the relevant safeguarding policy.

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and the post will involve travelling around the Diocese, some evening work and occasional work at weekends.

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The Local Hub (Bloxwich West Ltd) is a not-for-profit organisation; our vision is to support and

empower residents. Local Hub will be the centre point for local people to come to when they need

advice and support. There will also be weekly activities, music concerts, monthly quizzes, etc. all part

of income generation to enable the hub to become sustainable.

The Community Officer plays a vital role in enhancing the well-being of the community through Local

Hub. This position involves meeting & greeting customers, taking room bookings, minute taking,

collaborating with local organisations to promote community engagement, overseeing activities,

serving customers, outreach work and collating information.

Job description
Job Purpose
The Head of Community will work with the Director of Services on strategic and operational planning and provide operational leadership for the range of Community services delivered by Age UK East London.

The purpose of this role is to:

• Take responsibility for the delivery of Age UK East London’s Community Service offer, ensuring its delivery requirements are met and we are responsive to new opportunities.
• Ensure that older people who are supported by the Community team also benefit from the range of AUKEL services and those provided by other local partners.
• Be an active member of our SLT, working with senior leaders across AUKEL, contributing your experience and expertise to problem solve, spot and develop opportunities as well as make an impact on our overall organisational development
journey.
• Build responsive and accountable relationships with a wide range of stakeholders including commissioners, partner providers, senior health and social care professionals.
• Motivate and inspire a frontline staff and volunteer team, using excellent communication skills and a strong understanding of key issues affecting older people.
• Ensure the services are meeting all KPI’s for quality and delivery, overseeing data management and analysis to ensure compliance and insight that supports future development and demonstration of impact, taking a continuous improvement
approach.
• Ensure service staffing and delivery arrangements are optimal, including by assessing which services need allocated staff and which would be better delivered by a central team.
• Ensuring processes and good practice is embedded in case recording, reporting and data collection.

Key Tasks

Coordination and Management of service

• Line manage service managers and coordinators, and oversee the good management of all service staff.
• Ensure services are delivered in line with contractual requirements
• Work with other senior managers, ensuring good joined up internal referral pathways, clear communication and joint-working where possible
• Ensure the team is fully conversant with the organisation’s CRM and that this is used effectively to record and manage casework and evidence of outcomes and impact of the service
• Ensure the team is knowledgeable about the local service offers and are effective in referring and signposting clients to other relevant services
• Complete and maintain relevant risk assessments.
• Ensure there is cover for gaps in service delivery (e.g. due to A/L or sickness).
• Support team members to supervise volunteers effectively
• Support implementation of any organisation-wide operational changes
• Regularly attend meetings with external professionals as necessary in relation to operational management and delivery of services 

Quality and Insight

• Produce quarterly KPI monitoring and evaluation reports for each contract as required to include data, case studies and insight on service delivery and opportunities
• Produce quarterly insight to the Board of Trustees at committee level
• Monitor compliance in record keeping around key areas
• Continuously review and monitor services with the aim of improving quality, flexibility, responsiveness and effectiveness, and to identify and respond to new opportunities

General

• Develop and nurture supportive and collaborative relationships with local community, voluntary and faith partners.
• Identify, explore and develop new opportunities that address the needs of local older people.
• Lead the development and delivery of current and future commissioned community services in AUKEL.
• Work with senior colleagues to conduct ongoing ‘horizon scanning’ of changes in national and local priorities and approaches to services, to maximise opportunities and identify upcoming challenges for older people
• Work with local partners to share best practice and develop opportunities to work together

• Develop strategic relationships in the local health and social care system, to gain insights and inroads to future opportunities and build service reputation and influence. 
• Continuously gain feedback from the team in considering how the service can develop further, for example around reach, client journey and other areas.
• Work with colleagues to develop new service proposals, to develop the scope and impact
of the Community team.

Leadership and management

• Engage, motivate and inspire the team
• Evaluate and manage overall team and individual performance and wellbeing
• Run regular team meetings with content that promotes team cohesion as well as being informative and operationally useful
• Ensure communication and training of the team is in line with contractual requirements and AUKEL policies
• Encourage and provide opportunity for sharing of knowledge within the team and between colleagues within AUKEL
• Take a person-centred approach to line management responsibilities
• Proactively identify opportunities for team members to stretch and use skills to develop them whilst benefiting the team / service / AUKEL

Other

• Perform other duties in connection with the general work of AUKEL when required
• To undertake any other duties within the competence of the post holder as may be required from time to time for the smooth running of AUKS
• To carry out the duties of the post in accordance with AUKS’s policies and procedures including: Equity and Diversity, Health & Safety, Confidentiality, Complaints, Data security, Safeguarding
• Participate in learning and development opportunities and take responsibility for identifying your own learning needs

Person Specification

Research shows that while middle class white men tend to apply for job when they meet around 60% of the
criteria, women, people from the global majority, and people from other marginalised groups that encounter
systematic discrimination tend to apply only when they meet all criteria. So, if you think you have what it takes,
but don’t meet every single aspect of the job description, please still apply!

Experience

Essential

• Of operational service management within community based setting within the statutory, voluntary or private sector
• Of working with data to monitor outputs, outcomes and reach. 
• Of carrying out programme evaluation and report writing.
• Of managing people at (at least) coordinator level, and successfully engaging and motivating staff.
• Of effective collaboration and partnership development. 

Desirable

• Of engaging strategically with the local community, health and care system
• Of design and delivery of innovative, impactful health and wellbeing programmes.
• Of strategic service leadership and development.
• Of leading change

Knowledge & Understanding

• Understanding of, and expertise in, the care and support needs of older people.
• Understanding of the impact of discrimination and disadvantage on the lives of people and ability to work in a
trauma-informed manner.
• Understanding and commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and their Carers.
• Of the current health and care landscape

Skills/Attributes

Essential

• Intermediate IT skills
• Can demonstrate commitment to AUKEL values (accountable, kind, flexible, inclusive, collaborative).
• Commitment to learning and development and reflective practise.
• Resilience

Desired

• Ability to speak a community language

Additional Requirements

• This post is subject to the relevant check through the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS)
• Flexibility in working hours to meet organisational needs.

Would you like to play a key role in helping supporters make a lasting difference for seriously ill children at Great Ormond Street Hospital?

We’re hiring for a passionate and supporter focused individual to join our legacy marketing team. As the first point of contact for some of our most valued supporters, you’ll help refer them to have their Will written for free, answer questions or arrange a special tour of the hospital. You’ll also take on a key role to ensure the smooth running of our legacy marketing campaigns and events. 

This is the ideal opportunity for a customer service focused individual with excellent attention to detail, to join a dynamic team. 
This role is known internally as Legacy Marketing Executive. 

Salary

The salary for this position is £33,234 and we operate a hybrid working policy of a minimum of 2 days per week in the office. 

In line with our EDI strategy and Total Reward policy, we calculate our salaries based on benchmarking data across the charity sector. To ensure fairness for existing staff and new joiners, we do not offer salaries above the advertised rate.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact (telephone and email) for supporter calls and enquiries for the Legacy Marketing team. 
• Collaborate with the Supporter Relations team to manage queries. 
• Process third party invoices for approval, tracking against expenditure log. 
• Provide exceptional customer service and supporter guidance.
• Provide administration and event management support for legacy events. 

For full details of the role, please read through the role profile. 

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Previous customer service experience. 
• Experience processing invoices and keeping track of expenditure. 
• Understanding of data processes and CRMS/databases e.g. Salesforce. 
• Ability to import and export data from Excel.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritise tasks. 
• Ability to manage sensitive data and conversations with supporters. 

About the Team

Sitting in the wider Fundraising Directorate, this role sits within our small but mighty Legacy Marketing team, which is part of our wider Legacy and Donor Development team (who look after our cash and raffle programmes). Legacy Marketing is the top fundraising priority at GOSH Charity meaning we have huge ambitions and healthy investment in our fundraising area.