Governance administrator jobs in denham green, buckinghamshire

Who are Spinal Research?

We are Spinal Research, the UK's leading medical charity focused on the repair and restoration of the spinal cord. Every two hours, someone in the UK will become paralysed. Globally, it is estimated that 15.4 million people are living with paralysis. It can happen to anyone at any time, changing lives instantly. We fund groundbreaking research that will cure paralysis, ensuring people living with spinal cord injuries will get life-changing treatments.

The Role:

The Office Manager and HR Admin will be responsible for overseeing onboarding, health & Safety and human resources functions pertaining to all employees. The role holder will also be responsible for maintaining the office space, administration and any related governance. This role will provide administration support to the Board of Trustees and act as Company Secretary to the Trust. 

Responsibilities:

Office:

• Develop and implement office policies and procedures to ensure smooth operations and compliance with company standards.       
• Ensure the office space meets all Health & Safety regulations, including correct up-to-date H&S information made available to staff via noticeboard or similar.
• Owns and maintains positive and productive relationships with property management and third-party vendors and is point of contact for the building management team in case of any issues and for building information sharing.
• Perform other administrative or office-related duties as required to support the effective running of the organisation.

Health & Safety:

•  To assume the role of the Health & Safety Officer.
•  Responsible for all Health and Safety matters, ensuring that up-to-date legal requirements are met and put in place to ensure the Charity meets the criteria for the yearly Health & Safety assessment.
•  Liaise with building management, contractors, and suppliers and escalate any risks or issues as appropriate.
•  Provide up to date information and documentation to the team confirming First Aiders and Fire Wardens, ensuring this information is kept up-to-date on SharePoint, in the office and relevant documentation
•  Attend training regularly as necessary in keeping with any new legislation.

Human Resources:

• Assist with the recruitment process, including posting job openings, scheduling interviews, and coordinating candidate communication.
• Create and maintain employee HR accounts.
• Onboard and offboard employees adhering to correct processes & procedures, ensuring payroll and benefits information is shared with respective external companies.
• Responsible for sharing all updates relating to new employee training and employment law updates.
• Responsible for ensuring correct relevant policies are in place and filed away correctly.
• Working alongside the legal team to instigate and resolve any employment disputes.
• Responsible for the Charities' insurance renewals & cost reviews, ensuring adequate cover is always in place.
• Keeping up-to-date with employee benefits, reviewing the team’s needs and providing a plan of any recommendations.
• Managing the in-house learning portal and ensuring all employees training is up to date and relevant.

Company Secretarial:

• Administrator to the Board of Trustees.
• Field and action all incoming emails relating to the Charity Commission and Companies House.
• Provide support to ensure all submissions are made ahead of deadlines and recording of tasks in the allocated SharePoint areas.
• Coordinate and schedule all Trustee meetings ensuring all documents are returned ahead of deadlines.

Skill set requirements:

• Proven experience as an Office Manager or similar senior administrative role.
• Excellent organisational and multitasking abilities, with a keen attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with employees at all levels.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) SharePoint and other relevant software applications.
• Knowledge of HR processes, resourcing, and Health & Safety regulations is desirable or the willingness to train in these areas.
• A proactive and adaptable approach to problem-solving and decision-making.
• This role requires a proactive individual with excellent organisational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Flexibility to work occasional additional hours as business needs require.

Benefits:

• Five weeks annual leave plus bank holidays (adjusted for part-time staff).
• Flexible working, with core hours between 10am-4pm.
• Hybrid Remote working. (1 day a week expected in the office).
• Private health insurance cash plan.
• 8% Pension plan.
• Cycle to work Scheme.
• Onsite Gym in office.

  

If you would like to apply and join our friendly team at this exciting time, please submit your CV and a covering statement (no more than 2 pages) outlining your interest in the role and why you feel you are right for the job.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: Spinal Research is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment. We provide equal opportunities for all applicants, regardless of race, sexual orientation, disability, age, or gender. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.

Job Title:  Head of Finance & Business Services

Reports to: Chief Executive

Direct Reports: Finance and Business Administrator

Location: Hybrid - mainly home based working with a requirement to regularly attend meetings and events (mainly in London but also other project areas elsewhere in the UK) and with occasional visits to the Charity's offices. 

Salary: £46,542 Pro Rata

Hours: 3 Days per week

 About Alexandra Rose Charity 

Founded by Queen Alexandra in 1912, Alexandra Rose Charity (ARC) has a long history of supporting people experiencing poverty in the UK. Our vision is for everyone to have access to healthy and affordable food, and our mission is to give families on low incomes access to fresh fruit and vegetables in their local communities whilst advocating for systemic change to address food insecurity and health inequalities.

Since 2014, ARC has pioneered the use of financial incentives to improve access to healthy food and combat food insecurity through our Rose Vouchers for Fruit & Veg projects. To date, we have supported over 11,000 families, including over 20,000 children, to access £3.5 million of fresh fruit and vegetables in their local communities.

To deliver this scale, we work with 73 children and family centres and community organisations, 69 market traders and independent retailers, two fruit and vegetable vans and one fruit and vegetable delivery box scheme. We estimate that our projects have generated a total economic value added of almost £9 million for the local economies of the eight locations where we work: five London Boroughs, Barnsley, Liverpool and Glasgow.

As part of our new five-year strategy, we want to grow our reach and impact as part of a national movement where Rose Vouchers for Fruit & Veg projects are embedded in local and national policies and seen as a key intervention for transforming the diets of communities across the UK.

About the role  

As we launch our new 5 year strategy we are looking for an experienced Head of Finance & Business Services to help deliver our mission and support the growth and consolidation of the charity. As a member of the Senior Management Team, you will play a key role in implementing our new strategy as well as managing risk.

You will take overall responsibility for the organisation’s financial management, working closely with the Chief Executive and the Treasurer.

You will provide effective finance business partner support to other functions within the charity to support its fundraising, operations and development.

You will also be responsible for the line management of the Finance & Business Administrator, working with the Chief Executive to both oversee and support the business services function of the charity.

We want our organisation to reflect the diversity of the communities we work in, and we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds.

The closing date is Friday, 30th May 2025, at 5:00 pm

Interview Process: The selection process may include two interviews:

First Interviews: will take place online from the 16th to 19th June

Second Interview  (if selected) TBC

Do you share our dream of a UK where poverty is a thing of the past? 

Founded in 2019, the Poverty Truth Network believes that this can only happen when those most impacted by poverty are at the heart of the movement to end it. Our specific contribution brings together people experiencing poverty with those with responsibilities for alleviating it. “Nothing About Us Without Us Is For Us.” 

Thanks to funding from the National Lottery Community Fund, we are recruiting for an Operations Manager who will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Poverty Truth Network, including the oversight of systems, staff performance and finances. 

You will be a highly motivated person with a clear leadership record; dedicated to social justice; with a proven track record of operational delivery, including financial, administrative and governance management.

Key tasks of the role:

• To form part of the Core Leadership Team, providing overall strategic leadership across the Network 
• To lead on the financial management of the Poverty Truth Network, including the delivery of Management Accounts and the production of an annual budget
• To manage the Operations Team, setting clear goals and objectives linked to the Strategic Plan
• To lead on and establish the appropriate processes to ensure high levels of staff performance and development, including appraisals and performance management 
• To develop, and where necessary implement, administrative systems which ensure effective, efficient and safe practice across the Network
• To ensure that the Network operates in line with its charitable purposes, overseeing changes to its constitution as and when necessary
• To regularly update the Charity’s policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with the relevant regulations / legislation, providing advice to the Director and trustees as appropriate 
• To oversee the production and sharing of papers for trustees in an organised and timeous manner
• To oversee the effective running of online and in-person meetings and events for the Network, liaising with other teams as appropriate
• To lead on the delivery of the Network’s Support Grant Programme
• To deputise for the Director as and when required
• Undertake other activities as needed dependent on jobholder’s knowledge, skills and experience

This role involves working from home with some travel.

This role involves managing key operational and governance functions, supporting the Executive Director and President, and ensuring the smooth running of various committees and Special Interest Groups (SIGs). The Executive Administrator will also assist with the ABN fellowship scheme.

Key Responsibilities of the Executive Administrator

Executive & Governance Support

• Provide administrative support to the Executive Director and President.
• Manage the President’s inbox, responding to or escalating queries as appropriate.
• Coordinate and schedule meetings, including preparing agendas and drafting and distributing minutes.
• Process and track expense claims for the Council and Executive team.
• Organise bookings for the President, including travel, hotels, and restaurants.

Committee & Fellowship Support

• Provide full administrative support to the Services Committee, including scheduling meetings, preparing documents, and taking minutes.
• Undertake projects for the Services Committee as required, including data analysis
• Assist Governance & Grants Manager with the administration of the ABN Fellowship Programme, including maintaining records and supporting application and review processes.
• Liaise with Special Interest Groups (SIGs) on behalf of ABN

Financial & Operational Support

• Ensure office supplies are maintained, including stationery and consumables
• Assist with financial administration, including processing expenses and payments.
• Liaise with finance teams to ensure smooth financial operations.
• Deputise for Website & Finance Officer in their absence
• Assist with budget tracking and financial reporting as required.

The ABN has a small office team, and all staff members are required to take on duties outside of their main job description from time to time.

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous experience in an administrative or executive support role
• Ability to work in a small team
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure
• Experience handling financial processes, such as expenses and budget tracking
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and administrative systems
• Desirable: Experience in a membership organisation or medical association
• Desirable: Experience of the medical, healthcare or research sectors is welcomed

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic and impactful role supporting professionals in neurology. The ABN offers a collaborative work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development.

If you are a proactive administrator looking to take on a varied role within a prestigious medical association, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits

• 28 days annual leave + 8 public holidays (pro-rata)
• Additional annual leave days after 3 years of service
• Generous pension contributions: you put in 1%, we’ll put in 10%
• Professional development programme including regular 1:1s, appraisals and training opportunities
• Hybrid working and flexible hours
• Time off in lieu for ABN event attendance

Commitment to Equality Diversity and Inclusion

We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

About International Lawyers Project (ILP) 

ILP is a network of talented and passionate pro bono lawyers drawn from diverse countries and cultures across the globe. We mobilise teams of legal experts to support the policy and legal needs of marginalised communities, their governments, and their social movement organisations. Our partners are civil society organisations, governments, community groups and investigative journalists.

Founded in the UK in 2005, we are staffed by a small core staff team of lawyers and thematic experts dedicated to using the law to achieve economic and environmental justice through strategic pro bono legal support. Over the last 20 years, we have supported partners in more than 100 countries.

We are proud to have a diverse staff and volunteer team reflective of the communities we support, from Africa, Latin America, Asia and Europe, with extensive expertise in our focus areas as well as law and international development. We work primarily in the Global South, with active projects across Sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America, and Asia, as well as in Europe. As a charity, our ultimate aim is to help our clients create long-lasting change in some of the world’s most disadvantaged regions. 

Our vision is a just and sustainable world in which the law serves as a tool for those who need it most. 

Role and Responsibilities 

We are looking to recruit an experienced, innovative senior legal manager to manage our international Governance & Accountability Programme. The ideal candidate will be a qualified lawyer (or international development professional with equivalent experience in rule of law /governance / NGO use of legal strategies), with deep enthusiasm and in-depth knowledge of how our partners could use the law to achieve anti-corruption reform. A more detailed explanation of our organisational and programme strategy is set out in our 2024-2026 Strategy.

Working as part of a small but dynamic team, you will have the opportunity to learn at close hand what it means to work for an international NGO focusing on how the law can be used to fight corruption and achieve environmental and economic justice. You will develop projects with a range of partners, including international agencies, NGOs, CSOs, governments and government bodies. You will collaborate with a range of volunteer lawyers (law firms and barristers chambers) who are leading experts in their field. You will also nurture, build and maintain relationships with our funders. The role will involve outreach to new partners, programme management, drafting fundraising applications and donor reports, tracking impact, as well as evaluating and learning from projects.

Key Responsibilities: 

1. Implement the strategic vision for ILP’s Governance and Accountability (G&A) programme, in conjunction with the Senior Programmes Director, Senior Counsel, Legal Fellows, Executive Director, partners, staff and Board; 

2. Develop an expert understanding of the most effective policy tools and legal interventions to deliver the programme’s objectives, through engagement with volunteer lawyers, ILP partners, staff, Board and others; 

3. Build and maintain ILP’s G&A programme. This includes:

· Liaising with partners to identify legal/policy/campaign needs and offer potential legal and/or policy reform solutions, including through conducting analysis of their activities; 

· Creating an active pipeline of G&A projects and cases including environmental crime and corruption, through identifying and engaging in regular outreach with potential new partners; 

· Ensuring an even spread of G&A projects across the five strategic programme pillars;

· Identifying, building and maintaining strong relationships with existing and new highly experienced volunteer lawyers;

· Mapping and developing relationships with regional and international development entities and other technical assistance providers to identify potential partners, needs and focus countries; 

· Representing the programme in external fora and events; 

1. Ensure effective project delivery and evaluation of impact including: 

· Managing & coordinating project implementation through the full project cycle; 

· Delivering financial management for assignments including accurate budgeting, forecasting, accounting and reporting; 

· Supporting the development and maintenance of strong programme management and knowledge management systems and processes, including regular updating of ILP’s databases; 

1. Working closely with the Senior Counsel and Senior Programmes Director, lead fundraising activities to support both the G&A programme and organisational overheads, including exploring opportunities for potential funding with partners, liaising with and nurturing donors, designing funding applications and creating relevant budgets; 

2. Line management of G&A Legal Fellow;

3. Share in the necessary operational and administrative activities of the organisation and contribution to website and social media communications.

Candidate profile:

We are especially interested in candidates with the following skills and experience: 

· A qualified lawyer (or equivalent with significant relevant professional experience) with an  excellent understanding of how law is useful to achieving reform in our key strategic work areas: public procurement integrity, environmental crime and corruption, accountability for international corruption asset recovery, countering illicit asset flows and illicit asset recovery, and tackling the UK’s role as an international money laundering hub for enablers; 

· Understanding and enthusiasm for the concept and practice of pro bono legal assistance;

· Demonstrable project management skills and experience in an NGO (5+ years);

· Demonstrable experience in donor management, including drafting fundraising applications and budgets, nurturing new and managing existing relationships, meeting donor reporting requirements, drafting donor impact reports and raising funds for future projects and activities;

· Relevant experience and knowledge (either from previous work experience or study) relating to economic justice and/or environmental law and policy in an international development context;

· Ability to work on a wide range of tasks simultaneously, and at speed, including developing and managing relationships with a range of stakeholders (donors, NGOs, civil society organisations and government representatives), on an international basis;

· Demonstrable understanding (either from previous work experience or study) of key issues in sustainable international development, including the UN Sustainable Development Goals; 

· Excellent research skills; strong administration and coordination experience in an NGO setting;

· Strong interpersonal and team working skills; 

· Comfortable working independently and proactively and as part of a small team with a busy caseload;

· Very high level of fluency in spoken and written English;

· Working knowledge of another language such as Spanish (desirable).

Key details about the position

· Travel: candidates must be willing and able to travel internationally 2-5 times per year, including fulfilling vaccination and other requirements.

· Our genuine support for equity, diversity and inclusion is illustrated by our current team.

· Visa sponsorship: we are open to sponsoring a UK visa application for an extraordinary candidate. 

Temporary Business Administration Officer

Hourly rate: £20.52 per hour

Location: London (hybrid)

Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week (Monday to Friday)

Start date: ASAP

Are you an experienced administrator with strong organisational skills and a keen eye for detail We are seeking a Business Administration Officer to provide high-level administrative and secretarial support for a prestigious professional membership organisation in London. This is a temporary role , and we are looking for someone who can start immediately .

About the Role

As a key member of the Corporate Administration team, you will support governance, business processes, and executive administration. This role requires excellent communication skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently.

Key Responsibilities:

* Provide secretariat support for governance committees, including meeting preparation, minute-taking, and action follow-ups.

* Offer executive administrative support to senior management and trustees.

* Manage internal and external meeting logistics, including catering and scheduling.

* Maintain central records, policy documentation, and reporting processes.

* Support corporate governance activities such as elections, appointments, and compliance processes.

About You:

* Proven experience in a senior administrative or business support role.

* Strong minute-taking and governance administration experience.

* Excellent organisational and time management skills.

* Ability to communicate professionally with senior stakeholders.

* Proficiency in MS Office, Teams, and CRM systems.

* Experience in the NHS, membership bodies, or charities (desirable but not essential).

Why Apply

* Opportunity to work in a professional and dynamic environment.

* Immediate start for a high-impact role.

* Competitive hourly rate of £20.52 per hour.

If you are available immediately and have the experience required, we would love to hear from you. Apply now!

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

Do you speak Bangla?

Harris Hill – Charity Recruitment Specialists is proud to be partnering with a dynamic emerging charity dedicated to creating meaningful impact in health and education across Bangladesh. We are assisting in their search for a Charity Administrator for an exciting 12-month fixed-term contract. This fully remote role (UK-based) offers the potential for extension.

Rooted in community-driven development, the organisation aims to empower local voices, strengthen healthcare delivery, and improve access to education at the grassroots level.

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Charity Administrator to lead on core administrative and compliance functions during the crucial start-up phase. You will be instrumental in the charity’s formal registration process with the Charity Commission, drafting essential governance documents, setting up operational systems, and ensuring that policies and procedures are both robust and fit for purpose. Your work will support trustees, liaise with external partners and advisors, and help establish the frameworks needed for long-term, sustainable growth.

You will be the central point of coordination between the UK-based team and stakeholders in Bangladesh, helping bridge cultures and systems while ensuring smooth communication. The role also involves assisting with documentation for early-stage fundraising efforts and contributing to the development of internal reporting tools that will help track progress and impact.

This role requires someone with some knowledge of Bangladeshi culture and languages (Bengali or Bangla). To be successful, you will have experience in charity set-up or small charity administration and a strong understanding of the UK Charity Commission regulations. You will be comfortable juggling priorities, managing multiple workstreams, and drafting professional documentation. Familiarity with international development would be advantageous, though not essential.

To apply, please submit your up-to-date CV. Cover Letters are not required for this recruitment. 

Please note, only successful applicants will be contacted with further information.

As a leading charity recruitment specialist and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an aspiring individual to develop their career in a charity that is passionate about families with young children. We're looking for someone who is a self-starter, well-organised and committed to the cause. In addition to providing administrative support to the organisation, you will be a natural communicator who is comfortable with using social and creative media, as well as basic IT systems. 

Home-Start Barnet delivers early intervention programmes to families with young children, who have multiple needs and are struggling to cope with the challenges they face. Our trained volunteers provide the emotional support needed to prevent crisis and the practical tools to empower parents and carers to give their children the best start in life.

Key responsibilities are to:

• Handle all incoming communications - phone, email and other communications
• Provide central administration support to the charity
• Support and build engagement across different social media channels
• Update content for HSB’s website
• Support and help organise training and events

Further details can be found in the Job Description.

The role is based at our offices in Finchley, N3. Due to the nature of our work, we require someone to be present in the office 5 days a week. We have a welcoming and relaxed office environment, but also take pride in our professional standards.

We welcome applications from candidates who may not have previous office or administrative experience, but who can demonstrate that they have the right skills and are keen to learn. This role would suit new graduates, or someone who would like to work shorter days around other commitments. We are a diverse workplace and we offer flexibility and accomodations for staff to ensure they can deliver their full potential.

An exciting opportunity has become available to join our small team at Goulden House.

Our team comprises of an Estate Manager, Office Admin, the post we are looking to recruit to and 2 amazing cleaning staff.

We ensure the smooth & efficient running of the Co-Operative, comprising of 269 flats (42 Social Housing). From a governance perspective,  we are supported by the management committee . 10 members, of which there are 3 Officers, Chair, Secretary and Treasurer.

This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys a challenge, the buzz of a busy office, engaging with residents and our suppliers. There is regular exposure to engaging with our accountancy firm who look after our company finances & Wandsworth Borough Council, our landlord also.

JOB PURPOSE

The Office Administrator will undertake all administrative support duties, typing, creating letters/templates, maintaining all databases of contact and contractors, filing and responding and maintaining records to standard enquiries. The role also requires answering the phone and logging calls, checking voicemails, opening mail, creating Notices and populating the Notice Boards at regular intervals, ensuring the confidentiality of sensitive information and abiding by Goulden House Co-Operative Ltd GDPR regulations. 

MAIN DUTIES

• Resident engagement, taking and responding to residents’ calls, ensuring that all such engagement is documented on the Goulden House Resident Engagement Database
• Updating the Goulden House Registers (Risk Register, Complaints Register, Anti-Social Behaviour Register, Intercom Databases etc)
• Raise Works Orders and Purchase Orders and services on SAGE as per Estate Manager instruction
• Taking responsibility for the Approved Contractor List, ensuring that the contractor’s documentation is correct and current, i.e. Public Liability, relevant Health & Safety certification
• Liaise with contractors and organising repairs whilst ensuring compliance with the Goulden House Co-Operative Ltd Procurement Policy
• Issuing resident/visitor parking permits
• Monitor CCTV daily putting particular emphasis on fly-tippers
• Updating of Notice Boards across the site
• Inspecting the cleanliness of the Communal Areas twice weekly and signing off of the Cleaning Schedules which are placed in all of the Communal Areas, in the absence of the Estate Manager.  
• Estate walk around as required or in the Estate Manager’s absence
• To undertake such duties as are reasonably assigned to you from time to time by Estate Manager

 SERVICE DELIVERY

• To take a pro-active role in Health & Safety issues on the estate.
• To assist in ensuring the Co-operatives’ aims in relation to customer awareness are achieved.
• To promote a positive image through the development of good working relationships with tenants, lessees, committee members, contractors, Wandsworth Council staff and other agencies.
• To ensure equal opportunities policies and procedures are complied with in relation to staff, members, residents and the general public.
• The Office Administrator may be required to take on any other duties that may be reasonably expected of the position as advised by the Estate Manager

WORKING HOURS (rotation)

Week One (Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays 9.00am – 5.00pm)

Week two (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 9.00am – 5.00pm).

Week Three (Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays 9.00am – 5.00pm)

Week Four (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday9.00am – 5.00pm)

We support flexible working and should the successful candidate request, we would positively review these requests balancing the needs of our business.

HOLIDAYS

20 days pro-rata commencing 1st April to 31st March of current year subject to approval (Annual Leave must be booked one month in advance).  

Goulden House is a Residential site based in Battersea, where the successful candidate will become part of a small but very dynamic team. 

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being at the heart of an organisation’s operations—helping to keep the corporate services team running smoothly, so that our Education and Supporter teams can focus on delivering impact through our programmes. 

Both nationally and internationally, public discussion and political debate are increasingly polarised and divided. Social media, fake news and new technologies such as AI can create echo chambers, where claims pass unchallenged, and different views are hard to find. The English-Speaking Union shows that there is a more constructive and collaborative path.  The ESU was founded in 1918 to build greater understanding and friendships between people and nations. We are an educational charity with international reach, with an ESU in over 50 countries. Today our work is focussed on training young people in oracy – speaking and listening skills, in critical thinking and self-expression - to build skilful communicators and engaged citizens and leaders.  

The English-Speaking Union and our work is more important now than ever.  

The Corporate Services team provides essential strategic and operational support across the organisation. Our governance function oversees compliance, risk management, and performance frameworks. The finance team manages budgets, financial planning, and reporting. All of this contributes to effective decision making. We are also responsible for looking after our properties, which includes maintaining oversight of two commercial leases, and maintaining Dartmouth House which is a grade II* listed events venue and our Head Office in Mayfair. 

Purpose of this role  

The Business Support Administrator will provide high quality support to the Board of Trustees and its sub-Committees, and the Chief Operating Officer. This role will work closely with the Executive Assistant to the Director General. 

Responsibilities and Expectations  

• Provide high-quality administrative and organisational support to the Chief Operating Officer, helping to ensure smooth day-to-day operations. 

• Coordinate the preparation and timely circulation of agendas, papers, minutes and action logs for Board and Committee meetings. 

• Monitor and report on progress against Board and Committee actions, ensuring timely follow-up and delivery 

• Support the delivery of the annual Board effectiveness review, gathering feedback and helping to implement improvements. 

• Assist with the planning and delivery of the annual external audit, working with colleagues and auditors to meet key deadlines. 

• Maintain key registers including the Gift & Hospitality Register, Declarations of Interest, and compliance trackers. 

• Facilitate due diligence checks as needed, liaising with legal advisors to ensure accuracy and compliance. 

• Maintain the organisation’s contract register, tracking review dates and supporting internal contract reviews and renewals. 

• Deliver one-off projects and provide flexible support across the Corporate Services team as required. 

Skills and Experience  

• A track record of providing secretariat support, including minute taking. 

• Excellent administrative skills, highly organised with very good attention to detail. 

• A tactful and conscientious individual who can navigate through complex situations 

• Understands the importance of maintaining confidentiality

• A good understanding of charity governance. 

• Strong written and oral communication skills. 

• A motivated self-starter who can quickly translate issues into solutions. 

• A team player who can quickly build trusted relationships at all levels. 

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills. 

• Can confidently and professionally challenge and hold people to account. 

• The ability to manage several projects simultaneously whilst working at a high standard.

• Excellent IT skills including Microsoft Office. 

We are Career Ready

We are a UK-wide social mobility charity that believes that every young person deserves the opportunity to enjoy a rewarding future.

Salesforce Administator

Role purpose

As an experienced Salesforce Administrator with strong development and project delivery skills, you'll be the go-to expert for maintaining, improving, and scaling our Salesforce platform to support service delivery, reporting, and insight. You'll work closely with colleagues across teams to optimise systems, support data-driven decision making, and contribute to wider organisational impact.

Main responsibilities and accountabilities

· Own and manage the Salesforce support function, triaging and resolving tickets, analysing issues, and escalating as needed, while keeping users informed via our internal support system.

· Lead the delivery of Salesforce projects and enhancements, including scoping requirements, managing timelines, coordinating with stakeholders, and ensuring successful rollouts.

· Collaborate with the Business Analyst to design and build insightful dashboards, custom reports, and data visualisations to support decision-making across programmes and services.

· Configure and maintain all aspects of the Salesforce platform including custom objects, fields, workflows, validation rules, page layouts, profiles, permission sets, and user management.

· Maintain data integrity by managing imports, exports, de-duplication, and regular audits to ensure clean, consistent, and reliable information across the system.

· Conduct system testing, regression testing, and coordinate user acceptance testing (UAT) for all Salesforce updates and enhancements, including those from seasonal releases.

· Support the creation and integration of FormAssembly forms with automated workflows and ensure secure, accessible data capture processes.

· Develop and maintain up-to-date technical, configuration, and process documentation to support internal knowledge transfer and business continuity.

· Deliver onboarding and ongoing training for users, run workshops, and provide tailored guidance to build confidence and promote effective system use.

· Prepare and deliver data reports for internal and external stakeholders, including quarterly performance reports for funders, local authorities, and programme partners.

· Use Salesforce data proactively to identify trends, support programme development, and contribute to our digital transformation strategic plan.

· Ensure compliance with internal data management standards and external data protection requirements (e.g. GDPR).

· Contribute to continuous improvement of our digital infrastructure, bringing in new ideas, integrations, and automation opportunities to improve efficiency and outcomes.

Person Specification

Essential skills and experience

· Proven experience as a Salesforce Administrator with hands-on configuration expertise.

· Demonstrable experience managing Salesforce projects from concept to delivery.

· Strong stakeholder management and communication skills; comfortable working with both technical and non-technical teams.

· Strong understanding of agile project management principles and tools (e.g., Microsoft Planner, Jira, Trello).

· Advanced reporting and dashboard design using native Salesforce tools.

· Experience with Salesforce declarative development (e.g., Flow, Process Builder, validation rules).

· Proven ability to document systems and processes clearly for both technical and end-user audiences.

· Understanding of data protection principles and best practice in data governance.

· Comfortable with change management, user training, and system adoption strategies.

· Experience in working collaboratively with developers, product owners, and analysts.

· Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Desirable skills and experience

· Salesforce Platform Developer I or II certification.

· Experience with Campaign Manager, FormAssembly, Power BI, or other integration tools (e.g., Zapier, MuleSoft).

· Familiarity with Salesforce Nonprofit Success Pack (NPSP) or Experience Cloud.

· Interest in social mobility, equity, and supporting underrepresented communities.

· Experience in a mission-driven, nonprofit, or public sector organisation.

· Ability to balance technical delivery with a user-first mindset.

For full details please see the candidate pack available on Charity Job.

Timetable

Applications close at 5pm on Tuesday 20 May 

Please note that the closing date may be brought forward if we receive strong applications.

How to apply

Please apply via Charity Job. You will be asked to submit your CV and to complete some application questions.

We regret that Career Ready is unable to offer visa sponsorship and candidates must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK. In accordance with our commitment to safeguarding, offers of employment are subject to completion of a DBS check. 

Director of Corporate Services
 
We have an exciting opportunity for a Director of Corporate Services to join our Senior Management Team and provide expert leadership of our Corporate Services Directorate, specifically our facilities, finance, IT and registration teams, as well as carry responsibility for audit, risk and assurance, and support our Audit, Risk and Finance and Investment Committees. Reporting to the Chief Executive and Registrar, this is a high-profile and satisfying role requiring credible and visible leadership, demonstrable business expertise and high attention to detail, underpinned by adherence to GOC values and active promotion of equality, diversity and inclusion, enabling everyone who works for the GOC to give their best for the maintenance of public confidence in the professions we regulate and the public we serve.

You will join our senior management team (SMT) at an exciting time. For the third year in a row we have met all 18 of the Professional Standards Authority’s (PSA) Standards of Good Regulation, and through harnessing the ideas and talents of all our people you will help successfully realise our new strategy ‘Safe and effective eye care for all’, alongside sharing collective responsibility for the GOC’s overall management and smooth operation, where our focus is to consolidate and extend our achievements in our ambition to be a world class regulator.

We are particularly interested in candidates who can operate strategically in relation to audit, risk and finance and are skilled at leading a Council or Board and its committees to identify and manage key risks, plan mitigations and develop internal controls and associated assurance activity to ensure our finances and management of corporate and departmental risks match our strategic ambitions. You will also chair our monthly SMT risk register meetings and be adept at preparing comprehensive and well-written reports and briefing papers to help inform good decision making and accurate reporting.

Maintaining the integrity and accuracy of our register is paramount, as is managing registration renewals and applications for registration, including from optical professionals registered overseas. A key focus here is learning lessons from never events and engaging with PSA’s review of our performance in this area. We are also making a significant investment from our reserves to improve our digital infrastructure. This includes implementing a new MyGOC platform, with the build phase just launched. We anticipate this will deliver improvements to our digital interface with our registrants, and to our ability to provide excellent customer-service. as well as facilitate positive operational improvements. Our digital-first strategy describes our ambitions for the next five years to be a digitally enabled, cyber secure organisation, including through the appropriate use of AI, ensuring all our people are fully supported in their use of our digital environment.

We have recently moved office into temporary accommodation at One Canada Square, with a second move planned into our new office in late June 2025. Your leadership of our facilities team will be central to managing this move, identifying and managing risks and capitalising on the opportunities a new office will bring to the development of our internal culture.

In addition, your strategic leadership of our expert finance team will ensure our effective financial management, regulatory compliance and optimisation of resources, and ensuring our financial resilience, and continuously improving and managing our financial capabilities so that we are best placed to finance our functions efficiently. An important dimension of the role will be the support and advice you provide to the Chief Executive, Chair and Council, SMT, committees, panels, workers, members and employees on all matters relating to the delivery of Corporate Services in accordance with our statutory responsibilities. Your leadership and development of a high-performing multi-disciplinary team will also ensure we meet current and anticipated regulatory needs and public protection within an ever-changing landscape.

If you share our values, have the expertise and skills to take our practice to “world class” and aspire to have an impact beyond the boundaries of your role, helping to shape eye care regulation at this exciting time, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Please note your application will not be accepted without a statement of no more than 2 sides of A4 indicating how you meet the ‘essential skills, experience, qualifications’ and ‘critical competencies and behaviours’ given in the Person Specification on page 13 in the Recruitment Pack, in order to demonstrate your ability to deliver the key accountabilities listed on pages 10-11 of the Recruitment Pack.

Important dates:

Closing date for applications - Wednesday 4 June 10am

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to attend the following:

Wednesday 18th June 2025: staff networks engagement and SMT engagement (Two sessions, about 20-30mins each, online – via MS Teams)

Friday 20th June 2025: In person competency-based interview at either our new office at One Canada Square or other London location. At interview you will be invited to make a short (3-4 min) presentation on a topic provided approx. one week in advance of the interview.

If these dates are problematic, please indicate in your covering email/ letter. Some flexibility may be offered, but this is not guaranteed.
 
PLEASE SEE RECRUITMENT PACK FOR FULL INFORMATION ON THE ROLE AND HOW TO APPLY
 
Location: Canada Square, London
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full time, 34.75 hours per week
Salary: £107,115 - £134,710
 
You may also have experience in the following: Director of Corporate Services, Head of Corporate Services, VP Corporate Services, Director of Business Operations, Director of Administrative Services, Director of Corporate Operations, Corporate Services Manager, Executive Director – Corporate Services, Chief Administrative Officer Strategic planning, Operational management, Corporate governance, Compliance & risk management, Financial oversight / budget management, Organizational development, Executive leadership, Stakeholder engagement, Cross-functional leadership, Corporate administration etc
 
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SCIE Vision 

We are committed to building a society which enables people who draw on social care to live fulfilling lives. 

At the SCIE, we are driven by our values: 

·       Progressive – always learning and developing. 

·       Inclusive – working together for equality, diversity, and fairness. 

·       Credible – evidence-based, robust, and reliable. 

·       Transparent – open and honest. 

The role:

A great opportunity for you to join our small, friendly team and make a real difference to people’s lives by:

Coordinating and bringing together the day-to-day planning, monitoring and tracking of assigned workstreams, to report as per SCIE’s agreed Governance process for the DHSC Programme. 

With a proven ability to draw on and shape, sustain and lead on Programme Management you will coordinate activity that requires collaboration with a range of different stakeholders, creating appropriately robust but flexible processes and structures.

Working closely with responsible Programme Head and Programme Director to support a proactive approach to organisation, problem-solving and innovation. 

What we are looking for:  

Example as below  

• Understanding of project and budget reporting, with the ability to prioritise effectively. 

• Ability to build positive relationships with colleagues and external partners.

• Good oral and written communication skills.   

• Strong planner with good attention to detail, communication, time management and analytical skills.   

• Proven ability to analyse qualitative and quantitative data to report on variances in performance of KPIs. 

• A proactive approach to organisation, problem-solving and innovation. 

• Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion 

• Understanding of Social Care Practice

• Experience of leading programmes

• Experience of leading teams

• Experience of using ICT effectively

What we offer in return: 

We offer excellent staff benefits including a competitive salary and homeworking allowance. We provide an employer pension contribution above the statutory minimum, an award-winning employee assistance programme, and an attractive holiday package which rises with length of service. Benefits of working for SCIE can be found here Work for the Social Care Institute for Excellence - SCIE  

If you would like to access the application form in a different format or if would like any assistance that might help improve your experience while completing the application, please contact us. 

Executive Assistant / Personal Assistant

Personal Assistant / Executive Assistant and Board Secretary

ABOUT THE ROLE

Hours of work: 22.5 hours per week over 3 days

Salary: £32,503 FTE (including London Weighting)

Place of work: Hybrid, with a base at Romero House, London SE1. Some travel and overnight stays will be required within the UK.

Contract type: Part time, permanent

Closing date: Tuesday 10th June at 23:59

Could your admin and people skills help us build a more human and inclusive society? Are you motivated by our vision of people with and without learning disabilities sharing life together? Do you want to work in a committed, flexible and caring team, at the heart of an inspiring national charity?

Our National Leadership Team is looking for a Personal Assistant to join us in our London office, to help us maximise what we can achieve as a team, and to build stronger processes and culture for our geographically-dispersed charity.

Main purpose of the role

We are looking for a Personal Assistant / Executive Assistant to the National Leadership Team and Board Secretary, based in our London office. You will have a key role in helping us build our capacity, effectiveness and support systems, working closely with the National Leader / CEO and our passionate and caring leadership team. 

In this pivotal role, you will:

• Provide high-quality administrative and logistical support to the National Leadership Team;
• Coordinate a range of L'Arche national meetings and forums for people with and without learning disabilities;
• Play an important part in internal and external communications, and in project managing cross-cutting initiatives;
• Support governance as a registered charity, company, and care provider through the formal role of Board Secretary;

This position does not offer visa sponsorship and is best suited for a candidate already located in the London area.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

• Excellent organisation skills, responsiveness and adaptability to tasks and demands;
• Initiative and an ability to innovate improved ways of doing things; 
• Interpersonal skills to build collaborative relationships, resolve tensions, and create partnerships with people at all levels;
• Discretion and diplomacy in dealing with confidential information and sensitive issues;
• Experience with MS Office and SharePoint; 

ABOUT L'ARCHE

L’Arche is a worldwide movement of people with and without learning disabilities building community together. We aim to be a beacon for our society - of what social care can be, what life with learning disabilities can be, and what a more human society can be. 

L’Arche in the UK is a registered charity and a regulated provider of care and support. Our 11 Communities in England, Scotland and Wales offer a varied mix of adult supported living, registered care, and day services. 

Our UK annual turnover is about £21m. Some 1400 people across the UK belong to a L’Arche Community, including about 300 people with learning disabilities and more than 700 employees and volunteers.

A full job description and person specification can be found in the recruitment pack.

To apply, please submit your CV and answer the questions from our online application form.

Closing date for applications is Tuesday 10th June at 23:59

Interviews will likely take place on Monday 23rd June in London. 

Please also read our privacy notice for job applicants.

As well as joining our friendly Community, where you will be well supervised and supported, and benefit from L'Arche mentorship program, there are some other benefits you get by working for us:

• Joining shared meals since cooking and having a meal together is what we are all about. 
• Achieve professional qualifications while benefiting from exceptional training and development opportunities.
• Interest free loans and salary advances available 
• Free eye tests and a contribution towards the cost of glasses if you need them for work.
• Free DBS / PVG checks 
• Free SSSC registration 
• Free Blue Light Card 
• Professional membership fees paid if they are directly relevant to your role 
• Free Employee Assistance Programme available to everyone 
• Up to 5 days paid compassionate leave 
• Up to 6 days paid (pro rata) for time off for emergency dependents leave 
• Carer and Childminder costs available in some circumstances to facilitate attendance at residential meetings 
• Paid mileage costs at HMRC rate 
• Working from Home Allowance for those in office-based roles but for whom no office is provided 
• Specialist bereavement counselling for employees and their family members 
• Access to the Bike to Work scheme

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