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About the role

This new role will be part of our Supporter Engagement team, which includes Special and Challenge Events Fundraising, Community Fundraising, Individual Giving and Supporter Care. Our Special Events programme has expanded significantly in recent years, and we
have ambitious plans as part of our new three-year strategy. As part of this, we organise a diverse range of fundraising events, including a Comedy Night, Garden Party, Sports Quiz, Carol Service and Gala dinner.

Working closely with the Head of Supporter Engagement, the Special Events Officer will play a key role in developing and managing our special events programme. This includes overseeing multiple aspects of event planning and execution, collaborating with the Marketing and Communications team to produce high-quality event materials and ensuring that every event runs smoothly. Additionally, you will help manage key relationships and maximise fundraising income.

A key focus of this role will be leading the organisation of our annual Carol Service at St Margaret’s Church, Westminster Abbey, while also exploring opportunities to develop a new special event that diversifies our income streams and broadens our audience.
You will also stay ahead of industry trends, conducting competitor research and analysis to ensure our events remain innovative, competitive, and appealing to supporters.

Main duties

• Supporting the co-ordination and delivery of our special events programme.
• Manage the core elements of special events delivery such as the co-ordination of auction prizes, guest lists, guest requirements, admin and communications.
• Work closely with the Marketing and Communications team to produce event materials including event programmes.
• Support the Philanthropy Officer with the organisation of our annual cultivation event.
• Support the Head of Supporter Engagement to identify opportunities for income growth from special events with the view to develop a new Special event within the portfolio.
• Ensure that appropriate and compliant risk assessment, health and safety procedures, protocols and policies are implemented for all special events.

Key responsibilities

• In conjunction with the Operations Coordinator Manager to continuously develop the role to ensure that all tasks are being undertaken in an effective and appropriate manner which meets the strategic aims and objectives of The Passage.
• To participate in internal/external meetings as required, attend training events, conferences and other functions as necessary.
• To participate in regular supervision and annual appraisal, and help in identifying your own job-related development and training needs.
• To ensure that all The Passage policies and procedures are being adhered to, particularly those relating to Code of Practice and Confidentiality.
• To contribute to the effective implementation of The Passage’s Diversity and Equality Policy as it affects both The Passage and its work with vulnerable adults.
• To at all times undertake your role in a professional manner maintaining a high quality standard of work, and to always work in accordance with the aims, values and ethos of The Passage.

Desired experience

• Experience of supporting or delivering special events.
• Experience of recruiting new fundraisers and providing excellent stewardship.
• Creative thinker with the ability to take the lead, initiative and problem solve.
• Understanding of how to use insight, data and market trends to identify opportunities
  and make recommendations.
• Experience of tracking income and expenditure targets.
• Working in the charity sector.

Desired knowledge

• Special events, fundraising and trends.
• Digital fundraising and online fundraising platforms.
• Excellent organisation & time management skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage and take responsibility for your own workload, handle multiple priorities and to work independently.
• GDPR and all relevant fundraising regulations.
• Shared passion for the work of The Passage.

Above all we are looking for inspiring and committed individuals who have a genuine desire to support people, and to help them to rebuild their lives.

Vision of adventure, a small outdoor charity based in the Lake District , is seeking an experienced fundraiser to join our team. We specialise in working with people with visual impairments facilitating outdoor adventures, social connection and access to specialist coaching. To achieve this the organisation partners visually impaired individuals with sighted guides for residential weekends focusing on: long walks, canoeing, climbing, tandem biking, and more. The team comprises five part-time workers, numerous volunteers, and the board of trustees. We all work remotely, use each others first names, and have flexible scheduling.

The role of a fundraiser is paramount to our continued sustainability. You will be solely responsible for our fundraising initiatives. The charity has a commendable track record of raising funds, and you will be expected to surpass these targets as a professional fundraiser. An engagement officer will support your role by gathering feedback and preparing draft funder impact reports.

You will have extensive demonstrable fundraising experience. You will be personable, be an excellent communicator , make appropriate use of information communication technology, and capable of managing your own time and workload. 

We are open to applications that combine this role with that of the engagement officer, which is also advertised at this time.

The role may suit someone who may be stepping back from a busy office environment, have a disability, or caring responsibilities where the remote nature and flexible scheduling would be an asset.

 Hours: Part Time 21 - 25 hours, ideally split between 4 – 5 days Monday – Friday. One evening in three (currently Wednesday) may be required.

Contract: Fixed term until 31st March 2026, extension likely. Start date June 2025.

Responsible to:  Nightingale Service Manager

Location: Richmond upon Thames - User homes, community locations, offices, from home as required by service.

Salary: £28 – 32k FTE DOE plus 5% employer pension contribution. Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Blue Light card and Age UK discount schemes.

Join a great team providing support to local older people when leaving hospital.

Age UK Richmond upon Thames are a local independent charity providing support for older people throughout the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. Our wide range of services have a positive and long-lasting impact on the health and wellbeing of local older people.

We currently have an immediate excellent opportunity for flexible and proactive individual to join our Nightingale Home from Hospital service, which provides support to older people over the age of 65 living in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames on their return home from hospital or when they have become unwell in the community.

The team is involved in organising and delivering tasks which facilitate a speedy hospital discharge / make the home safer to avoid readmission and avoid admission in the first place. This includes preparing the home for discharge; fitting keysafes; moving furniture; shopping; arranging travel and providing advice.

The role will involve:

- Managing a caseload of clients.

- Developing a holistic plan of support and directly delivering aspects of it.

- Liaising with hospitals, social workers, volunteers, family members, carers and other voluntary sector organisations and services.

- Administration related to the delivery of the service.

We are looking for an individual with experience in a health or social care related field, has an understanding of the challenges facing older people upon leaving hospital, has access to their own transport and is able to undertake physical tasks associated with preparing the home for discharge. Good communication, administration and coordination skills are also essential.

Click redirect to recruiter to be taken to our website for full details and how to apply. Applications should be submitted by 9 a.m. on the 4th June 2025. Interviews will take place on Monday 9th June.

Hours: 25 – 35 hours per week. All hours to be worked between 9 – 5 Monday – Friday. We will consider full days or shorter days to meet personal commitments.

Contract: Permanent 

Responsible to:  Information & Advice Manager 

Location: White House Community Centre, Hampton and at community locations / homes across the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. Some home working is also possible in line with Hybrid Working Policy. 

Salary: £28 – 33,000 FTE DOE plus 5% pension contribution pension contribution. Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Blue Light card and Age UK discount schemes. 

Work as part of a team giving great support to local older people 

Age UK Richmond upon Thames is a local independent charity supporting older people across the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. We provide a wide range of useful and well utilised local services in Richmond upon Thames designed to improve wellbeing and enhance independence – including information & advice; a wide range of social & wellbeing centres and sessions; support after hospital discharge; digital skills development; Dementia Friendly Richmond; mental health peer support and home services such as handyperson, housekeeping and gardening. Partnership is a core part of our work – we work in close collaboration with other voluntary sector partners and wider organisations to maximise our impact and reach. Our friendly and committed team of 50 staff and 100+ volunteers support over 4,000 local older people each year. 

Our Information & Advice service is a central part of our organisation. Our small team of staff supported by excellent volunteers provide free and confidential Information & Advice to older people across the borough on a range of topics. The main area of support is to claim welfare benefits and other forms of financial support – but also includes a range of other topics such as accessing care & support; independent living; sorting out paperwork and housing.  

We currently have an excellent opportunity for a Welfare Benefits Advisor to join the team.  The role will include: 

• Providing welfare benefits & financial advice, including advising older people on the financial support available, making applications on their behalf and following through applications to result.

• Providing Information & Advice on other topics older people require support with.

• Providing support via home visits, over the phone and in community settings.

We are looking for: 

• Experience of giving information & advice.

• Experience of welfare benefits advice work and completing benefit forms.

• Good understanding of the welfare benefits system for older people.

Access to a car is required.

Please click redirect to recruiter to be taken to our website for the job description and how to apply. We will interview as and when we receive suitable applications.

Job Title: Part-time Co-production Coordinator - Adults
Salary: £30,000 FTE
Hours: 18 hours per week. To be worked 3 days a week (6 hours per day)
Contract: 1-year, fixed term
Location: Mainly home based with regular meetings in the London Borough Hammersmith & Fulham

Parent/Carer Co-production Coordinator to empower and support parents of young adults with SEND.

Are you passionate about making health and social care systems work for families who have young adults with SEND?

Do you enjoy developing relationships, collaborating and contributing to better outcomes for the people that most need joined up support?

Do you have lived experience of using health and social care services as a parent or carer?

Parentsactive CIC is the parent/carer forum for Hammersmith and Fulham and works to empower parent/carers of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) from birth through to adults.

We are delighted to be recruiting a Co-production Coordinator to work alongside our parents and carers of young disabled adults to ensure they have meaningful opportunities to inform and influence strategic and operational developments across Hammersmith and Fulham that will lead to a better future for them and their young person.

The Co-production Coordinator will support the coordination of a range of activities designed to increase coproduction across the borough’s health, education and social care systems.

The successful candidate will be passionate about coproduction and ensuring the voice of people with lived experience is heard. They will have strong skills in working collaboratively with a wide range of people including families, statutory and third sector partners. The person will be a good listener, compassionate and understanding of the issues related to supporting a disabled adult to live their best life and have the confidence to challenge when necessary.

Last date to receive applications: 13th June 2025 6 pm

Interview date: 2nd July 2025

Interested?

PLEASE PRESS THE 'HOW TO APPLY' BUTTON FOR MORE INFORMATION.

No agencies please.

Job Type: Full time; Permanent
Location: Godalming HQ UK (Hybrid working pattern 2x days in the office)
Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum (depending upon skills and experience)

Join our clients highly successful fundraising team and use your expertise to deliver inspiring events that help end factory farming.

About Them:

Our client is a leading global organisation dedicated to ending factory farming worldwide. They were founded in 1967 by Peter Roberts, a British farmer alarmed by the rise of factory farming. Over the past 50 years, they have made major strides in abolishing inhumane practices such as barren battery cages, veal crates, and sow gestation crates in the UK and Europe.

Their approach involves campaigning, advocacy, and engagement with policymakers at national, intergovernmental, and corporate levels, building a movement of individuals concerned about animal welfare and the health and sustainability of our food. They are driven by a passion for animal welfare and food system change, believing in a future where animals are treated with compassion and respect, and where sustainable farming practices prevail for a healthy planet.

Their international headquarters are in Godalming (UK), with team members in 14 countries on four continents including the US, Italy, France, Poland, the Netherlands, Spain, Czechia, China, and a specialist policy office in Brussels. This role is part of the Global Fundraising Directorate of over 50 staff, consisting of Philanthropy, Individual Giving, Legacies, Digital, CRM and Brand teams, based internationally, primarily in the UK (HQ) and our six other fundraising markets in the USA and Europe.

About the Role:

As their Global Events Manager within their ambitious Global Fundraising team, you will play a vital role in delivering high-impact events that engage, inspire, and grow support from their international community for their mission to end factory farming. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop and manage their global fundraising events programme, to connect with their mid-level and major donors, and legacy pledgers across the UK, US, and Europe, through meaningful in-person and virtual experiences.

As part of this multifaceted role, you will be responsible for shaping and executing their Global Events Strategy, from donor receptions and immersive webinars to exclusive briefings and legacy events. By combining your creativity, organisational skills, attention to detail, and passion for building relationships, you’ll design compelling and compassionate event experiences that drive donor engagement and income growth.

About You:

To excel as their Global Events Manager, you will need to be a confident and creative events professional, with a passion for delivering memorable experiences that drive positive change. With a strong track record in planning and managing both in-person and virtual fundraising events, you know how to create moments that connect donors with a cause. You’ll know how to thrive in a fast-paced international environment, managing multiple projects with precision, and be skilled at building relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders, with outstanding organisation and communications skills.

You’ll have experience working in a fundraising or membership environment and understand how to tailor events to help strengthen engagement, stewardship, and giving. You’ll be proactive, organised, and detail-focused, as well as flexible and collaborative, with the ability to work effectively across international teams and event platforms.

Why Should You Apply:

This is a fantastic opportunity to use your skills to create impactful donor experiences that directly support the mission to end factory farming and build a more compassionate global food system. You'll be part of a passionate, purpose-driven team that values your voice, supports your growth, and empowers you to make a real difference.

Join their team and make a lasting impact, while being part of a workplace that values and supports you every step of the way:

- Enjoy an enhanced annual leave of 25 days per year, along with bank holidays
- Our comprehensive benefits package includes core offerings like Health Cash Back Plan
- MHFA support – 24/7 GP access and Employee Assistance Programme
- Free onsite parking and office next to mainline station
- Optional savings schemes like the Cycle Benefit scheme
- Embrace a fulfilling career that prioritises your well-being, while also enjoying excellent development opportunities
- Hybrid working model (dependant on role and location)
- A defined contribution pension scheme
- Enhanced discretionary company sick pay
- Premium Subscription to Calm App

To Apply:

If you have the skills and experience to excel in this role, they are keen to hear from you and welcome your support in contributing to their globally impactful cause. Please submit your CV and a cover letter, outlining how you meet the Person Specification detailed in the job description. Please note that they reserve the right to commence interviews on a rolling programme.

Application Information:

Cut-off date: Tuesday 3rd June 2025
1st Stage (Teams) Interviews: Wednesday 11th June 2025
2nd Stage (Face to Face at HQ) Interviews: Tuesday 17th June 2025

No agencies please.

In order to comply with legal requirements, as part of their selection procedure they ask all potential employees to prove their eligibility to work in the UK.

Our client is committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone regardless of their background.  They value diversity and live experience and acknowledge the underrepresentation of people from certain backgrounds, both within their organisation and across the sector.  They welcome applications from underrepresented groups, whether these be of ethnicity, gender, identity, religion, physical ability, sexual orientation or other.

You may have experience of the following: Fundraiser, Individual Giving Manager, Donor Engagement, Fundraising Manager, Major Giving, Events Manager, Fundraising Events, etc.

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| Position |Multiple Disadvantage Independent Sexual Violence Advocate (ISVA)
| Salary | £30-32k dependent on experience
 | Contract type | Permanent- Full time
| Remote/Hybrid | Hybrid
| Days in office | 3 days

 | Overview and key points on the role | Rape Crisis South London is looking for a skilled, passionate and professional Multiple Disadvantage ISVA. This is a permanent role with responsibility for supporting women and girls who are survivors of sexual violence, to navigate the criminal justice system. As an Multiple Disadvantage ISVA you will have a good understanding of what constitutes multiple disadvantages, disempowerment, or discrimination, and how they intersect with experiences of sexual violence. You should have experience of providing support to women with multiple complex needs, ideally within the Criminal Justice System. In addition to having excellent interpersonal, communication and facilitation skills you should also be able to develop key relationships with external agencies. You should have demonstrable experience of working with survivors of sexual violence and of working in a trauma-informed way. We will provide clinical supervision, full training and line management, and the opportunity to develop your skillsets. Responsible to the Advocacy service Deputy Manager you will be a key member of the advocacy service, working alongside our ISVA’s and Case Workers in a busy and supportive team. 
 
The post is open to female applicants only as the role is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.  RCSL is an equal opportunities employer, and we are particularly keen to receive applications from women underrepresented in management and leadership roles in the violence against women and girls movement.  All positions are located in the UK and require the right to work in the UK.   

 | How to apply | Please apply with an up-to-date CV and cover letter (of up to 1000 words) identifying how you meet the essential and any desirable qualifications, skills and experience

Closing date: 15th June,we will be reviewing applications as we go so may close earlier if we recruit before the closing date. 

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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Students’ Union UCL is an organisation that exists to make more happen. We are the representative body for University College London’s (UCL) students, one of the most diverse student communities in the world. UCL students have the potential to do anything, and the Union plays an essential role in helping them to achieve things they may have never thought possible. As a charity we employ over 130 career staff and over 250 part-time student staff, and deliver a wide range of services and representative functions for students. We work in partnership with UCL towards a fantastic experience for all of our 48,000 students and to ensure that university life enables them to develop the skills, experience and confidence to become the leaders of the future.

Our vision is of an outstanding experience for all UCL students and to be one of the best students’ unions in the UK and the world.

It's an exciting time to join our growing organisation as we lead the delivery of UCL’s groundbreaking Student Life Strategy. This is enabling us to build more programmes to improve students’ mental and physical wellbeing, promote genuine equity for all, build students’ skills and confidence, develop their international connections and intercultural skills, and make a real contribution to our local community.

We support hybrid working. Excellent benefits including defined benefit pension scheme and generous holiday entitlement. We are proud of high levels of staff engagement and pride ourselves on being a great place to work.

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Assistant to join our vibrant and friendly finance team.  You will be responsible for supporting the smooth running of the transactional processing of all expenditure and payments, making sure that the correct authorisations have been provided. This role will be the key point of contact for non-finance staff across departments with regards to purchase order and invoice queries. 

The role is a full time and fixed term contract for 12 months. This role is based at our Bloomsbury campus with flexibility to work from home on a 40/60 basis (Minimum 40% working from the office). 

Do you have relevant experience in an Accounts Payable role with a strong understanding of financial ledgers and control accounts? Have you dealt with processing high volume of invoices and using an automated Purchase Order system? if the answer is yes, then we would like you to join our finance team.

Our ideal candidate will have an ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and prioritise tasks in a high-volume environment. They will need to have strong interpersonal and communication skills as well as strong IT skills, especially Excel and Microsoft Office. The role holder will need to have the ability to demonstrate a positive attitude to self-development, willingness to learn in role and be able to identify own training needs.

Location: Remote with occasional onsite work
Department: MARAC
Job Type: Full time
Contract Type: Permanent

Are you passionate about working to support victims of domestic abuse? If so, this role could be for you.

Multi Agency Risk Assessment Conference (MARAC) Coordinator

We have an exciting opportunity for a role based within our London MARAC Team, that requires knowledge and experience working within the domestic abuse sector, as well as strong administrative, interpersonal and stakeholder liaison skills.

Multi Agency Risk Assessment Conferences are regular meetings where information is shared by a variety of key organisations both statutory and non-statutory on the highest risk domestic abuse cases in order to create safety/action plans that help reduce and manage risk to victim/ survivors.

This position will require you to work closely with the MARAC Head of Service, MARAC Team, MARAC Chair and partner agencies to ensure referral thresholds are met, meetings are well organised, effectively coordinated, and accurate recordings of the meetings are taken and distributed following planned delivery requirements.

We are looking for a highly organised individual with the passion to make a difference, you will need proficient I.T. skills particularly in Word, Excel and case recording data base systems.

Standing Together is committed to ensuring our workforce is reflective of our diverse population and is therefore committed to increasing representation of staff of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds across all roles and at all levels. We strongly encourage applications from within BAME communities.

Salary: £30,192 (ILW) per annum
Full Time: 35 hours per week
Location: Remote with occasional onsite work

CLOSING DATE FOR COMPLETED APPLICATIONS:

Friday, 30th May 2025, 22:59pm
Interviews: Friday, 6th June 2025

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Barnardo's Kickstart Futures Service; Floating Support for Care Leavers in Sutton.

Barnardo's, in partnership with The London Borough of Sutton, is providing a floating support service for Care Leavers with low to medium levels of support needs.

The service provides floating support to Young People across a range of properties located within the borough of Sutton, as well as a small number of Young People based elsewhere in the community, mainly around The London Borough of Sutton and neighbouring boroughs.

Some residents are Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Young People (UASYP), or survivors of Human Trafficking, who are over the age of 18.

The service delivers key work support to each Young Person on an individual basis and additional group work sessions for property residents. Key work sessions are scheduled in collaboration with the Young Person. Key work hours will be delivered flexibly to meet the needs of the Young People and include regular evenings and weekends in order to fit around college and/or work schedules for Young People who are engaged in Education, Employment or Training.

We are now seeking to recruit new project workers, with experience of working with Care Leavers, to help us grow this exciting new service. We would welcome applications for as and when part time workers.

Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.

Pay & Reward Framework

We know that our colleagues go above and beyond in delivering our vital work, driven by their passion and commitment to Barnardo's values.  We also know that we can only realise our ambitions and achieve better outcomes for more children, thanks to the talent, hard work and creativity of our people. 

For all these reasons, we are committed to a new approach to pay and reward, to ensure it is fair, attractive and progressive, which was rolled out in April 2023. This is a positive change for the charity, and a part of our People & Culture Strategy. It will assist us in supporting colleagues to belong, thrive and grow in their colleague journey at Barnardo's and in time will offer clear routes of progression for colleagues in both their career and their pay. 

Whilst the full pay band and salary range is advertised, our approach to starting salaries is to appoint between the minimum to mid-point of the pay band – this ensures that pay steps are available to reward our colleagues annually based on their contribution to excellence and alignment to our values and behaviours.  More details on Barnardo's pay framework can be found upon application. 

Benefits

Workplace Offer: What it means for you

The world of work has changed. We are understanding of what works best for our colleagues both current and future as we look to embrace this new way of working. Our hybrid working initiative is based on trust, flexibility and empowerment. We understand our workplace offer means different things to different people, and we encourage those conversations. This may mean working at one of our stores, services, working at home, at one of our Collaboration Hubs or any combination of these.

• Barnardo's believe in creating equality of opportunity in the workplace and supporting people to manage their work-life balance; we are therefore open to offering flexible working arrangements.
• Annual Leave entitlement for full-time colleagues is 26 days per annum, increasing to 27 days per annum, after 3 years Barnardo's service, 29 days per annum, after 5 years Barnardo's service and 30 days per annum, after 7 years Barnardo's service. Those working less than full time are entitled to the same level of holiday pro rata
• The ability to buy up to another 5 days annual leave via our HolidayPlus scheme
• A host of family friendly leave options including company Maternity Paternity and Adoption pay; together with all family additional leave options
• Service related sick pay from day 1
• Access to a Group Personal Pension with a matched 4% or 6% contribution from Barnardo's. Ability to pay via salary sacrifice to garner both tax and NI savings on your own contribution
• Death in service cover of 4x annual earnings for all staff contributing to our Group Personal Pension
• Cycle2work scheme
• Interest free season ticket loans
• Discounts and cashback from at high street shops including major supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via our Benefit Portal
• 20% discount at Barnardo's stores
• Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc
• Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support
• Access to Barnardo's Learning and Development offer

*T&C's apply based on contract

About Barnardo's

We are committed to being an inclusive employer and cultivating a culture where everyone can belong and thrive through inclusion and connectivity. We want our workforce to be reflective of the communities we work with, and for equality, diversity and inclusion to be embedded in everything we do. We are a Disability Confident Leader, are progressing our ambition to be an anti-racist organisation with Anti-Racism Commitments and actions in place and have networks for colleagues who are disabled, LGBT+, Black and Minoritised Ethnic and Women. We particularly encourage applications from Black and Minoritised Ethnic and/or disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented in our workforce. For disabled applicants, we offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

Our basis and values

Administrative Assistant

We are hiring for an Administrative Assistant to work within the Human Sexuality section on a part time basis.

The organisation is an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and meet human needs in his name without discrimination.

Position: VAC0122 Administrative Assistant (Human Sexuality)

Location: London (hybrid working considered after probation period)

Hours: Part-time, 17.5 hours per week

Salary: £14,208.21 per annum (FTE £28,416.42) plus travel to work allowance up to £3,800 pa

Contract: Permanent

Benefits: Contributory pension scheme; generous travel to work allowance; 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays per annum, café discount.

Closing Date: 11th June 2025. Please note that this role may close sooner than advertised.

About the Role

In brief, this role involves working alongside the International Liaison Officer for Dialogue on Human Sexuality and the Researcher & Strategist for Human Sexuality where you will provide Admin support to this busy section. The section connects with the 61 Territories around the world and provides support, training and resources. The admin assistant will assist this small team in working effectively and will support the goal to bring dialogue on human sexuality in the countries in which we work.

The section promotes the use of resources as well as updating and writing new materials. The admin assistant will also assist the Researcher & Strategist with research projects using Survey Monkey as well as engaging in the writing and presentation of documents relating to strategy.

About You

The successful candidate will have:

• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office 365 Teams, Outlook Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Familiarity with Survey Monkey
• Ability to work accurately and consistently in a fast-paced environment
• Experience of undertaking research
• Empathy with the aims and objectives of the charity

A full list of criteria can be found on the job description and person specification.

You will need to have the right to work in the UK and be in sympathy with the aims and objectives of the organisation.

If you feel you have the necessary experience and would like to join the team, apply today! You will be redirected to the charity’s website where you will need to complete their online application process, please note CVs will not be accepted.

Other roles you may have experience with could include Admin, Administrator, Administration, Admin Assistant, Administration Assistant, Admin Support, Admin, Research Admin, Research Administrator, Research Administration, Research Admin Assistant, Research Administration Assistant, Research Admin Support, Researcher, Junior Researcher.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

About Ataxia UK  

Ataxia is the umbrella term for a group of neurological conditions and Ataxia UK is the UK’s leading ataxia support and research charity. Our Services team is dedicated to supporting everyone affected by ataxia in the UK to live their best possible life. We offer a Helpline and Advocacy service that provides trusted information, tailored advice, and one-to-one support to help people access their rights. Alongside this, we deliver a range of activities, engagement opportunities, and volunteer-led initiatives designed to bring the ataxia community together and reduce feelings of isolation. 

About the Role    

We are looking for a Helpline Officer to join our small and supportive Services Team. This role is central to delivering high-quality information and advice via our Helpline, and to supporting and working alongside our trained Helpline Volunteers. 

The Helpline is a trusted source of support for people affected by ataxia, offering clear, accessible information on a wide range of issues including welfare benefits, accessing grants, and access to health and social care. The role also contributes to the wider development of our Helpline and Advocacy services, helping ensure those who need more in-depth support are connected to the right resources. 

This is a part-time role, working 14 hours per week to help deliver our Helpline service. The Helpline currently operates Monday to Thursday from 10:30am to 2:30pm, with plans to extend these hours in the future. 

About you  

You have experience providing advice and information, and you're confident talking to people who may be dealing with difficult situations. You’re comfortable working on your own and as part of a small team. Experience with helplines, volunteers, or long-term health conditions would be an advantage.

Benefits of working for us.  

• 25 days annual leave pro rata (rising to 30 with a length of service) 

• Extra holiday day for your birthday 

• Access to a free Employee Assistance Programme & Employee Hotline 

• Flexible hybrid working 

• Pension scheme 

• Enhanced maternity and co-parental leave 

• Cycle to work scheme 

• Training and development opportunities 

• Accredited Living Wage Employer 

Join the leading national charity dedicated to supporting babies, families and NHS staff. This is an excellent opportunity for a creative and proactive person to join a dynamic Policy, Research and Campaigns team and make a real difference to the lives of families and babies in neonatal care.

Role Summary

One in seven babies is born premature or sick and needing care on a neonatal unit – this isn’t what most parents expect for their baby.

Bliss is the UK’s leading national charity for babies born premature or sick, and we are looking for a Policy and Research Officer to join our enthusiastic and passionate and high-achieving team. While small, we punch above our weight having recently changed the law to secure parents of premature and sick babies' extra parental leave.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to help support our Research, Policy and Campaigns team and to create real impact along the way.  
 

• Location: Hybrid (a minimum of three of your days over two weeks will be worked in the Bliss Head Office, London SE1)
• Salary: £30,560 FTE, Permanent
• Terms: 30-35 hours a week 

Role Details

This is an excellent opportunity for someone to gain experience in a wide-ranging role which will make a real difference to babies born premature or sick, and their families. You will support the team to support clinical research, spearhead campaigns and make impactful changes to policy across the UK. 

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following skills and experience: 

•At least one-year experience working in a research, campaigning or policy environment (in a paid role or in a voluntary capacity)
•Have excellent written communication and interpersonal skills
•Can build strong, influential relationships 
•An understanding of the importance of service user voice in research
•Research skills and the ability to analyse and interpret complex data and issues
•Excellent organisational, project management and prioritisation skills.
 

Don’t meet every single requirement?
Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Bliss we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every aspect of the job description, we encourage you to apply to tell us what you can offer our organisation. You could be just the right candidate for this or other roles
 

For more details, please view the job description attached to this advert.

How to Apply

Interested applicants are requested to submit the following documents

• Your CV (please ensure this does not include your age, gender or any other personal characteristics)
• Supporting statement explaining how you meet the criteria in the person specification. This should address the essential points of the person specification and is expected to be no more than 1000-1500 words long

This information is used when shortlisting candidates for interview.

Recruitment Timeline 

The deadline for applications is 9am on Wednesday 28 May. First round interviews will be held virtually (via zoom) w/b 9 June, with second interviews in person at our London Bridge office in w/b 16 June.

It is Bliss’ policy not to contact applicants who have not been invited for an interview so if you have not heard from us three weeks after the closing deadline, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.