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PCS is looking for effective and enthusiastic Member Response Team Administrators with experience of working in a busy customer-focused environment. As a Member Response Team Administrator, you will be the main point of contact for PCS members and union representatives seeking advice and guidance.

Our Member Response Team Administrators provide efficient office and administrative support, engaging with members, representatives and colleagues through various communication channels including phone and email, encouraging member retention and supporting the PCS ethos as an organising union.

Salary and Location

• Band 2, London Spine points 38-34
• London Salary: £39,911 p.a. rising to £44,466 p.a.
• Based: Clapham. Hybrid working, a minimum of 2 days per week will be required in the office. (During the induction period we expect staff to be in the office full time.)

Successful candidates for the Member Response Team Administrator will be able to demonstrate:

• Experience of providing information and advice to members or customers enquiries
• Maintaining accurate records and extracting data in a CRM database such as Salesforce
• Efficient administrative support for events and meetings
• Effective written and oral communication skills

The main duties of the Member Response Team Administrator role include:

• Providing timely and sensitive support for our members enquiries through a variety of communication channels
• Maintaining accurate and up to date records in our Salesforce database
• Efficient administrative support for conferences, ballots and other activities

The Member Response Team Administrator role operates on a hybrid working basis, with flexibility to work from home outside of peak periods. Due to key operational and democratic activity, attendance in the office is required daily from February to April each year, with additional in-office periods as needed. Outside of these times, hybrid working arrangements will apply in line with team requirements.

Employer Benefits

You will have access to a generous package of staff benefits including: -

• flexible working (including hybrid working)
• childcare and family support
• generous maternity/paternity leave
• 32 days leave and Christmas closure
• pension scheme
• employee assistance programme

Learning and Development

The union offers a wide range of learning and development opportunities. We will work with you to support your continued professional development.

Closing date: at 12 midday on Thursday 16 April 2026.

Applications must be received by the closing date and time specified.

Interviews will be held in person at PCS Clapham: Tuesday 12 May 2026 & Wednesday 13 May 2026

Candidates invited for interview are required to make themselves available on the date/s specified. Interview dates cannot be changed to accommodate candidates who are unavailable to attend on the specified date.

About PCS

PCS is the Public and Commercial Services Union, representing many thousands of members working in the civil service and related areas.

Employer Benefits

You will have access to a generous package of staff benefits including

• flexible working (including hybrid working)
• childcare and family support
• generous maternity/paternity leave
• 32 days leave and Christmas closure
• pension scheme
• employee assistance programme

Learning and Development

The union offers a wide range of learning and development opportunities. We will work with you to support your continued professional development.

PCS Recruiting Process

We use CVMinder to manage all recruitment activities. It helps us to maintain our commitment to equality and diversity by ensuring that we are fair and compliant with our recruiting practices.

Applications must be received by the closing date and time specified.

Candidates invited for interview are required to make themselves available on the date/s specified. Interview dates cannot be changed to accommodate candidates who are unavailable to attend on the specified date.

• CVs will not be accepted. Please see the job description/person specification and follow the application process.
• PCS is working towards equal opportunities and is positive about disabled people.
• All posts can be considered on a full-time, part-time or job share basis.

Please view our guidance for applicants.

JOB DESCRIPTION: MEMBER RESPONSE TEAM ADMINISTRATOR

Ref: 0626

Grade: Band 2, London

Salary:

Spine points 38-34

Starting salary £39,911 p.a. rising to £44,466 p.a.

Location: PCS Clapham

Purpose of the job:

As part of the support team, to assist in building union strength and health by providing office and administrative support to specialist and operational staff, in line with the PCS ethos as an organising union.

Responsible to: Member Response Team Leader

Responsible for: Not applicable

Contacts

External:

PCS Union Representatives, Members, Employer and Government Departments, Employees of other trade unions, Suppliers, Legal and other advisors, Media, other external contacts

Internal:

PCS staff and officials, Bargaining, Organising, Campaigning, Balloting, Finance and other internal departments

Main duties and responsibilities

1. Member Support

• Engage with members, representatives and colleagues through various communication channels including phone and email
• Provide a willingness to adapt to new channels coming onboard and new technologies
• Conduct research to provide information and have a good level of knowledge to support our members
• Signposting on the range of membership benefits PCS offers
• Process and assess benefit claims in line with policy
• Support members to access assistance from local reps within the PCS activist structure
• Liaise with lay officials and colleagues to identify and take ownership of resolving any issues within the local bargaining areas
• Support PCSs goal of member retention
• Ensure cases allocated via CRM, and cloud-based calls are worked effectively and efficiently
• Work with the Team Leader to resolve and escalate members queries via the case management system

2. Telephony Support

• Use cloud-based telephony service for inbound and outbound calls
• Provide prompt and accurate call back advisory role
• Provide a rapid response service to enquires from PCS representatives and members

3. Maintain CRM database

• Use Salesforce based CRM to create and amend membership records
• Ensure information security and Data Protection by maintaining good practice for GDPR/DPA compliance
• Update payment records of members in a timely fashion. Identify and address any issues which may arise with external payroll teams
• Update, maintain and restructure activists, branch, group and employer information
• Support members, lay officials and colleagues to access digital channels to promote self-service maintenance of the database
• Ensure all union policies are adhered to, with particular reference to subscription policy

4. Office Support

• Full range of clerical and office administrative support
• Use Microsoft Office suite including Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, email, internet and intranet to carry out day to day duties
• Arrange for and distribute newsletters, circulars, etc
• Send, receive and deal with correspondence and electronic mail
• Set up and maintain computerised databases, spreadsheets, etc
• Maintain efficient filing systems (shared and individual), both paper-based and electronic
• Undertake routine day to day tasks
• Actively manage the Support Services mailboxes

5. Meetings, Conference, Election, Ballot and Events Arrangements

• Draft agendas and supporting documents, prepare materials, collate and distribute for meetings, conferences, events and training courses according to relevant timetables
• Attend meetings, conferences, etc and produce accurate records in a timely manner
• Follow up action points where appropriate
• Liaise with operational staff, specialists and elected representatives on diaries
• Arrange meetings and book rooms, refreshments, travel arrangements and accommodation where appropriate
• Liaise with external organisations to secure information, materials, and to confirm attendance of speakers, etc
• Deal with expenses claim forms and other costs arising from meetings, and conferences where appropriate
• Ensure all accessibility and equal opportunities matters are established and are met
• Assist with the administration of group events including conferences and elections
• Assist with the administration of national and group ballots, elections in line with legal, rule and policy requirements
• Ensure that the Unions systems and procedures are protected against electoral and balloting malpractice or unfairness

6. Teamwork

• Provide feedback on improvements required to CRM systems to aid the development of new technologies and working methods within the department
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive issues at all times
• Provide assistance to members of the team through support, guidance and training
• Attend and participate in team meetings
• Draft/update information required for the team

7. General

• At all times implement and promote the PCSs Equal Opportunities Policy and adhering to the PCS Values
• Take due and reasonable care of self and others in respect of Health & Safety at Work
• Participate in appraisal, training and development systems
• In all work activities, comply with data protection legislation and PCSs requirements for the protection of personal information and the privacy of individuals
• Act in a manner that enhances the work of PCS and its overall public image
• Such other duties that may reasonably be required and which are within the level of the responsibility of this post
• Staff at this grade may be assigned or transferred to posts within grade. A training & development programme will be provided to assist with this, where required
• Willing to work outside normal office hours and location subject to personal circumstances, and advance notice

Person Specification: MEMBER RESPONSE TEAM ADMINISTRATOR

Ref: 0626

Date: March 2026

Location: PCS Clapham

ESSENTIAL FACTORS

EXPERIENCE

• Working in a member or customer-focused role providing information and advice in writing and over the telephone
• Maintaining and updating accurate database records
• Organising events/meetings internally and externally

TRAINING

• (including continuous professional development)
• Evidence of ongoing training and continuing professional development
• Commitment to participation in appraisal and development review process
• Commitment to undertake job-related training

KNOWLEDGE

• Preferred knowledge of Salesforce
• Impact and use of digital and IT applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, email, internet and intranet
• Knowledge and understanding of trade unions and work of the public sector

SKILLS

• Ability to organise and prioritise multiple tasks to meet deadlines and agreed service levels
• Ability to extract, manipulate and handle numerical and categorical data
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Ability to handle sensitive situations effectively
• Ability to handle confidential information

OTHER

• Commitment to the application of Equal Opportunities policies and practices at work
• Understanding of own role in maintaining legal compliances within PCS (e.g. data protection; health and safety)
• Flexible approach to work and willing to work outside of normal office hours and location on occasions

Are you an experienced fundraising or prospect researcher looking for your next career opportunity? 

Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity (GOSH) are hiring for two Senior Fundraising Researchers to join the team. One position is permanent and the other is a 12 month FTC. 

As Senior Fundraising Researcher, you’ll deliver strategically aligned research to identify new high-value prospects, senior volunteer opportunities and work on due diligence.

Salary
The salary for this position is XXXX per annum 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

• Producing high-quality research profiles, insights and tailored briefings for our Philanthropy, Corporate Partnerships and Special Events fundraising teams.
• Leading and delivering robust due diligence casework on high-value supporters and senior volunteers, communicating findings clearly and professionally to inform decision-making around risk, reputation and compliance.
• Conducting market insight, sector analysis and horizon scanning to help shape strategy for high-value and global fundraising activity.
• Ensuring high standards of data management, governance and regulatory compliance, and supporting fundraising colleagues to maintain best practice in data handling and prospect management.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Exceptional analytical, critical thinking and research skills.
• Significant experience in a prospect or fundraising research role within the not-for-profit sector or in a directly comparable environment with highly transferable skills (e.g. corporate intelligence, financial services, consultancy, journalism or risk analysis).
• Demonstrable experience delivering structured due diligence casework, ideally within a complex or international context.
• Experience operating in, or supporting, fundraising or stakeholder engagement within a global environment, including researching international individuals, corporates and philanthropic markets.
• Proficiency with a wide range of research, risk, compliance and business intelligence tools.
• The ability to build strong internal relationships and work collaboratively with senior stakeholders.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Housekeeping Assistant to join our Housekeeping Team.  As a Housekeeping Assistant, your role will be supervised by the Housekeeping Supervisor and will report the Housekeeping Manager.

Staff benefits include shuttle bus, and more… Read more below

Role Requirements

Your role will be to provide a high standard of housekeeping ensuring excellent levels of cleanliness are consistent throughout the site and that infection control procedures are met across site.

As part of the site services team the role holder will be expected to liaise with managers and staff across the Trust. The role holder is expected to work closely with the other members of the facilities team and assist in covering in the laundry, in the deep clean team or other works as and when required.

You will be a natural and enthusiastic housekeeper working not only as part of a team but also individually.  This is a chance for an outstanding candidate to make a significant and lasting difference to the lives of thousands of children and families.

Interview Date: week commencing 20th April

Terms and Conditions

PLEASE NOTE: The Children's Trust Application Form MUST be completed and submitted, for your application to be considered. As part of the shortlisting process, gaps in employment will be examined and further explored during the interview process. 

Strictly no agencies, please.

About Us

The Children’s Trust is the UK’s leading charity for children with acquired brain injury, providing expert rehabilitation, education, therapy, and care at our national specialist centre in Tadworth, and to children and their families across the UK, via our Brain Injury Community Service.

Boasting a beautiful 24-acre site in Surrey, we are located just outside of London, close to the M25 (accessible via Junction 8, A217 to Tadworth) and easily accessible via National Rail, by way of: Clapham Junction, Sutton, and Epsom.

Staff Benefits

The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits, including our staff flexible benefits platform, on-site nursery, free eye tests, enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay, time out days for those experiencing menopause symptoms and time off for gender reassignment.

We also offer additional annual leave days for those with long service, with entitlements ranging from 35 to 41 days (including bank holidays) depending on your length of service.

Other benefits include free on-site parking; a staff shuttle service from Epsom and Sutton train stations to Tadworth Court, subsidised cafeteria, on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability), the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable), Teacher’s pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme, and the opportunity to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Rehabilitation of Offenders

Many roles at The Children’s Trust are exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020) and as such, are subject to an Enhanced DBS check.  Successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, which will disclose all unspent convictions and adult cautions and any spent convictions or adult cautions that would not be protected.  The exceptions to this are our retail roles within The Children’s Trust shops, which are subject to Basic DBS checks which will disclose unspent convictions or adult cautions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

To help us achieve our ambition to give children and young people with brain injury and neurodisability the opportunity to live the best life possible, we want to accurately reflect the UK’s diverse population. We want equity, diversity, and inclusion to be at the heart of everything we do, and our people, services, and culture to reflect the diverse needs of all. Through our diversity and inclusion strategy, we have made a commitment to increase the diversity of our charity and create an inclusive culture. We have networks across the organisation working to ensure that these aims are met - including an LGBTQIA2S+ group, Ethnic Diversity Group, and Spark – our broad EDI group. Read more about our EDI work here. We welcome applications from all who share our ambition regardless of background. We will strive to ensure that any reasonable adjustments are made in respect of interview and working arrangements.

Online Searches

In accordance with statutory safeguarding and child protection guidance, online searches will be conducted for shortlisted candidates before interview. The online searches will be conducted by a person who is independent of the interview and selection process and will focus on relevant information returned via searches of the candidate’s name (and variations thereof). Social media searches will be limited to professional platforms such as LinkedIn. Any concerns relating to suitability for work with children and young people will be forwarded to the interview panel, for discussion during the interview.

Team Leader - Carer Peer Support (Adult Mental Health)

£34,101 FTE, pro rata 28 hours per week, great benefits!

We are looking for someone to join our local, independent Carer-led charity, someone who has their own personal story of caring, able to use that lived experience as well as their professional skills and knowledge to help others. The postholder will collaborate extensively with our funding partner, South West London and St George’s Mental Health NHS Trust, as well as other charity delivery partners to improve the identification of, and support for, unpaid family and friend Carers of adults with mental health needs. The work may also involve identifying children and young people in caring roles and brokering access to our Young Carers Support team.

As well as leading a small, part-time team of Carer Peer Support Workers, you will work alongside them, providing front-line, individual and group dedicated support (practical, social and clinical interventions). As well as coordinating services to assist Carers with their own wellbeing needs, you will enable Carers to provide well-informed care for their friends and family. You also will be our representative for the MH Trusts’ Triangle of Care Steering Group.