Jobs in Thornton Heath

Could you become a vital part of our collaborative and innovative team to make a lasting difference to families? We are looking for a part time Business Support Administrator to join our amazing Adoption team.  

We believe that every child deserves a loving and supportive home and we are committed to providing the highest quality services to help make that a reality, and we are proud of our three successive outstanding ratings with Ofsted.

Position: Business Support Administrator

Location: London / Hybrid, with one day a week in Vauxhall office 

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Part time 18.5 hours a week over 3 or 4 weekdays.

Salary: Pro-rata salary of £12,006 to £13,398 per annum (full time equivalent £24,012 - £26,797 per annum) Plus £1,650 per annum location allowance (full time equivalent £3,299 per annum).

About the role:

As Business Support Administrator, you’ll provide essential administration support to the whole adoption process and play a pivotal role in ensuring that our adoption service is of high quality, is safe and meets performance targets and service standards. You’ll be responsible for a designated area of business support – our Access to Records service.

Your Business Support Administrator responsibilities will include:

· Co-ordinate and administer requests for the Access to Records service, liaising with service users and outside agencies.

· Manage enquiries from service users and other agencies and provide general information.

· Ensure all systems and database information is recorded efficiently and accurately

· Ensure relevant paperwork is completed for all stages of the process

· Provide admin support across all other areas of our Business Support admin team

About you:

As Business Support Administrator, you will:

· Have previous experience of providing great admin support in a busy, demanding environment

· Deliver excellent customer service and work collaboratively with other colleagues

· Be adept at organising and proactive in managing a busy workload and achieving deadlines

· Produce work with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail

If this sounds like you then visit our website to apply today to join a collaborative team who are part of something truly meaningful.

Early applications are encouraged as we may close this vacancy on an earlier basis if a successful candidate is found.

Closing date: 9am, Friday 11 April 2025

Interview dates: Monday 07 and Tuesday 22 April 2025

Other roles you may have experience of could include:

Admin Assistant, Administrator, Admin Support, Customer Admin Support

Safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do at PACT. We have robust measures and best practices in place to safeguard and protect the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we take pride in maintaining outstanding safeguarding standards. Anyone joining our team is subject to PACT’s safer recruitment pre-appointment enquiries, including a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS). The role description provides information on what our safer recruitment enquiries include and the level of DBS required to work in the role.

All opportunities with PACT are based in the UK.

Job Title: Community Fundraiser

Salary:  Circa £30K (Depending on experience.)

Team: Supporter Engagement/Fundraising/ Community

Hours:  37.5 per week

Location: Shooting Star House – Hampton and from home as agreed with line manager, subject to review

About Shooting Star Children’s Hospices

We have an exciting opportunity for a Community Fundraiser to join our team at Shooting Star Children’s Hospices.

Shooting Star Children’s Hospices provides specialist care and support to families who have a baby, child or young person with a life-limiting condition, or who have been bereaved. Rated ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission, we support families across Surrey, north-west London and south-west London from diagnosis to end of life and throughout bereavement with a range of nursing, practical, emotional and medical care.

At the heart of what we do are our dedicated staff; their exceptional commitment and professionalism means every family has the opportunity to make every moment count.

It’s a great time to join Shooting Star Children’s Hospices as we have a great Community Fundraiser role.

It’s a great time to join Shooting Star Children’s Hospices as we have exciting plans for expansion and further enhancing our services to support even more families in need. If you’re passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a team dedicated to raising vital funds and awareness in the community, we’d love to hear from you.

About the role

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Community Fundraiser to join our Community Fundraising team. Community is at the heart of Shooting Star Children’s Hospices, and our community fundraising team play a vital role in building relationships and raising funds across our community and catchment. As a Community Fundraiser you will enjoy working with people and supporting the community to maximise, they’re fundraising efforts for Shooting Star.

Shooting Star Children’s Hospices is a leading children’s hospice charity caring for babies, children and young people with life-limiting conditions, and their families. We support families across Surrey and London from diagnosis to end of life and throughout bereavement with a range of nursing, practical, emotional and medical care.

As a key member of our Community Fundraising team, you will work closely with the Community Fundraising Manager on new and existing fundraising activities, helping to maintain and develop existing relationships and work proactively to identify new contacts and opportunities for development.  This is an exciting role, in a growing team within a charity that makes a huge impact across our communities. We would welcome applications from candidates who have demonstrable experience in fundraising, marketing or sales, or transferable relationship management skills.

The post will be based at the hospice in Hampton, but you may need to travel extensively throughout Shooting Star Children’s Hospices catchment area and therefore it is essential you are a car owner and driver.

You may be required to attend events and meetings throughout the catchment area during weekends, early mornings or evenings and you should be prepared for this.

What we offer

In return you will receive a competitive salary along with a range of benefits, which include:

Pension scheme

· NHS Pension Scheme (for eligible employees) or our stakeholder pension scheme, with up to 7% employer contributions

Annual leave

· 27 days plus Bank Holidays rising with length of service

· 2 weeks paid sabbatical leave after 5, 10 and 15 years’ service

Contractual benefits

· Generous sick pay scheme

· Enhanced maternity, adoption, and paternity leave pay

· Flexible working arrangements

· Death in service benefits

· Reimbursed professional membership fees

· Eye care

· Employee referral scheme

· Blue Light discount card

Health and wellbeing

· Employee Assistance Programme

· Occupational Health

· Mindfulness sessions

· Cycle to work scheme

· Mental Health First Aiders

· Nutritionally balanced meals at Christopher’s (free for employees) and free fruit at our Hampton site

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Employment is subject to receipt of satisfactory references and a DBS check.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

Shooting Star Children’s Hospice is committed to inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that getting things right is critical for us to live our organisation’s values: Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Diversity and Excellence.

We are always trying to improve our way of working to be more inclusive and equal. Our vision is for Shooting Star Children’s Hospice to be a place where people of all backgrounds, groups and communities feel welcome to work and volunteer.

To apply please send a cover letter and a curriculum vitae outlining how your experience meets the criteria set out in the person specification. 

Are you a creative storyteller with a passion for making a difference? We’re looking for a dynamic Communications Officer to join our vibrant team. You’ll be at the heart of our communication strategies, driving visibility and engagement for our DCMS-funded Uniformed Youth Fund and Historic England-funded Heritage Youth Partnership.

About Youth United Foundation

At Youth United Foundation (YUF), we’re on a mission to transform the lives of young people by expanding access to uniformed youth groups. Our incredible network includes the Air Cadets, Army Cadets, Boys’ Brigade, Fire Cadets, Girlguiding, Girls’ Brigade, Jewish Lads’ and Girls’ Brigade, Royal Navy Cadet Forces, Scouts, Sea Cadets, St John Ambulance Cadets, and Volunteer Police Cadets. Together, we empower 1 million young people aged 4-24, advocating for the uniformed youth sector and showcasing its united impact.

Why You’ll Love Working with Us

At YUF, you’ll join a passionate team dedicated to making a real impact. We offer a flexible working environment and plenty of opportunities for professional growth. You’ll be based at home, with monthly travel for team meetings in London and occasional travel around the country. If you’re ready to use your communication skills to inspire and engage, we want to hear from you!

PLEASE DO NOT UPLOAD A CV OR A COVER LETTER AS THESE ARE NOT ACCEPTED.

Please complete and upload the application form via Breathe HR platform. Your application will be rejected without a completed application form (Please see vacancy documents at the bottom to download the form)

If you have any problems with attaching the form, please send it to talent @ bookmarkreading . org
 

At Bookmark, we have a simple vision: we want every child to read. Bookmark Reading Charity is looking for a proactive and enthusiastic Marketing and Communications Executive to join our team. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about marketing and wants to make a positive impact through their work.  

As the Marketing and Communications Executive, you will support the marketing team by managing operational briefs and delivering tactical actions to drive recruitment and retention across channels, including CRM, social media, digital, and print. You will draft, edit, and adapt content for diverse audiences while maintaining brand consistency. 

You will also assist with social media listening, PR, events, and campaigns, providing essential marketing support to ensure our messages resonate with the right audiences. 

Key Responsibilities:

Content Creation:

• Assist the Digital Marketing Executive in the creation of engaging content for various channels, including social media, email, blogs, and website updates.  
• Support the design and production of marketing materials, such as flyers, posters, and digital assets.  
• Adapt and repurpose content to suit different platforms while maintaining brand consistency. 
• Help develop and maintain a content calendar to ensure consistent and timely communication. 

Social Media Management:

• As required, support the Digital Marketing Executive with Bookmark’s social media accounts by scheduling posts, monitoring engagement, and responding to comments and DM’s. 
•  Assist in creating social media campaigns that align with broader marketing objectives. 
•  Track and report on social media performance, providing insights to optimize future activities. 

CRM and Email Marketing:

• Assist in the creation and distribution of email campaigns, including newsletters, volunteer updates, and event promotions, ensuring content is compelling and tailored to audience segments. 
•  Manage email lists and ensure data accuracy, adhering to GDPR guidelines. 
•  Track email campaign performance and suggest improvements based on analytics.  

Campaign Support:

• Assist in the planning and execution of marketing campaigns to drive volunteer sign-ups, donations, and brand awareness. 
•  Work with the team to develop campaign materials and track their effectiveness. 
•  Provide administrative support across projects and workstreams, such as managing campaign timelines, stakeholder communications, budgets, and reporting. 

General Marketing Support:

• Organise, feedback and manage marketing briefs that come the Marketing team from teams across the organisation.  
• Provide day-to-day support to the marketing team, including managing enquiries, ordering printed materials, and maintaining records of stock supplies. 
•  Collaborate with other teams within the charity to ensure marketing efforts are aligned with overall objectives. 
•  Contribute to brainstorming sessions and bring fresh ideas to the table. 

 

Person Specification:

Education:

• A degree in marketing, communications, media, or equivalent experience or qualifications will be considered.  

Experience:

• Must have had at least one prior full or part-time marketing, communications or related role. 
• Working knowledge of marketing software and tools, content creation and social media (e.g. Hootsuite, Asana, HubSpot, Canva, Adobe Spark etc) 
•  Experience in the charity or non-profit sector is beneficial but not mandatory.  

Skills:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a keen eye for detail. 
• Strong copywriting skills with the ability to adapt content for different audiences and mediums, while adhering to brand guidelines.  
• Creative thinking with the ability to generate ideas and solve problems. 
• Excellent time-management and organisational skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks calmly and effectively at the same time. 
• Good understanding of digital marketing principles, including social media, email marketing, and content creation. 
•  Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and basic working knowledge of CRM systems or marketing tools. 

Attributes:

• Passionate about literacy and education and committed to Bookmark’s mission. 
•  Eager to learn, with a proactive approach to growing your skills, your professional development and taking on responsibility. 
•  Strong interpersonal skills to manage stakeholders at all levels and collaborate within a team. 
•  Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and changing priorities. 
•  Effective time management, able to organise multiple work streams and projects. 

Location:​ Minimum two days per week based at the Bookmark office (London), with flexibility around home working for the remaining days
 

Contract type:​ Permanent, Full Time​
 

Salary:​ £26,359 per annum
 

Hours:​ 37.5 hours (Monday to Friday)
 

Deadline:​ Sunday 23/03/2025, 11:59 pm 

We’re looking for a high energy and hands on Volunteering Officer with great people skills, who is well-organised and can work effectively in a busy environment. You will be supporting volunteers throughout their journey with Sufra, from first point of contact, to interview, and onboarding, with continued support and development opportunities, enabling our volunteers to flourish and feel valued.
 
Sufra currently manages over 250 volunteers across our services, and we receive hundreds of volunteer applications each year. You’ll support us to grow our volunteer numbers through effective recruitment and retention so that we can effectively run our food bank, advice services, and community spaces. And you’ll maintain our volunteer records so that we can continue to build through effective monitoring and evaluation.
 
We want to create a safe, supportive, inclusive, and positive environment. As a Sufra staff member you’ll embody our ethos of dignity, community, and human rights, as well as following our safeguarding, health and safety, and equality, diversity and inclusion policies. 

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Climate Coalition is seeking a Digital Campaigns Manager to strengthen and expand the impact of the climate and nature movement. This role will play a key part in developing and embedding a strategic approach to coalition campaigning that shifts narratives, diversifies how we reach and engage people, and supports coalition-wide campaigning efforts.

You will work with coalition members and partners to co-create and deliver campaigns that prioritise building and sustaining a movement —ensuring our campaigns and messaging deepen engagement, strengthen networks, and build collective power. You will also lead on the transition of our website into a strategic hub for change, ensuring it serves as a powerful tool to connect, inform, and mobilise.

This is a role for an experienced campaigner who thrives at the intersection of strategy and execution—developing long-term approaches while responding to the moment. You will be a skilled facilitator and relationship-builder, bringing people together to align on shared messaging, shape public discourse, and drive systems change.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Develop and implement a strategic digital campaigns approach that strengthens the coalition’s impact, ensuring messaging, actions and storytelling are delivered with and through members.

• Work closely with the Head of Movement Building to facilitate the co-creation of campaigns with coalition members, ensuring they are packed with engaging content and compelling actions.

• Ensure our campaigns and messaging strengthen coalition-wide engagement, deepen relationships, and build collective power.

• Lead the transition of TCC’s website into a strategic hub for change, ensuring it becomes a central tool for coalition members and the wider public.

• Diversify our reach—exploring and embedding innovative new digital approaches to engage both those already active in climate and nature action and those yet to act.

• Work with members to shape and share compelling narratives that shift public discourse and help build power for the movement.

• Develop and oversee campaign resources and communications materials (including storytelling assets, videos, animations, and social media content) to support coalition-wide campaigns.

• Oversee TCC’s owned communications channels, ensuring messaging, engagement, and outreach efforts are aligned with movement-wide goals, working closely with Secretariat colleagues and coalition members.

• Build a network of trusted contractors and suppliers; brief and manage freelancers and agencies to deliver high-quality content and campaigns.

• Lead on evaluating and sharing digital campaign impact, using insights to strengthen coalition-wide engagement and improve collective campaigning efforts.

• The job description is not exhaustive, and additional tasks may be required as directed by your line manager.

PERSON SPECIFICATION 

ESSENTIAL

• An empathetic individual with strong interpersonal skills, and a passion for building bridges and connections between people and groups from diverse backgrounds and perspectives.

• Experience in campaigning and the use of digital communications platforms to mobilise collective action (including e-actions, email, social media and utilising CRMs ).

• Strategic thinker with experience in developing and delivering innovative digital campaign strategies that are designed to build collective power. 

• Passionate about movement-building and coalition working, with a deep commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

• An understanding of the role of civil society and social movements in driving political, social and economic change 

• Strong storytelling and messaging skills, with experience in shaping narratives that inspire action and shift public discourse.

• Experience in campaign communications, including content creation, writing compelling copy for websites and social media that moves people to act.

• A good project manager, able to balance long-term strategic planning with responding to emerging opportunities.

• Experience facilitating collaboration and co-creation across a diverse range of groups, ensuring voices from different backgrounds and perspectives are heard and valued.

• Flexible, adaptive, and innovative—willing to experiment, learn, and iterate based on what works.

• An understanding of digital analytic tools, including SEO

DESIRABLE

• Experience being involved in social movements and campaigning, with experience across a variety of tactics (actions, digital campaigning, political lobbying etc.)

• Have a proven ability to manage high-pressure situations when delivering campaign tactics and actions

• Experience working with insight to develop  engagement strategies to diversify participation in climate and nature action.

• Knowledge of UK political influencing

• Relationships with organisations in the climate, nature, or international development movements.

• Experience working in coalition spaces and managing relationships with a wide range of partners.

• Experience of working with NationBuilder

Are you passionate about advising, advocating, or guiding local communities?
Ready to take your career to new heights with one of the UK’s most impactful charities?

Join us in empowering communities and making a lasting difference.

We’re looking for a dedicated Case Officer to manage casework and provide direct support, advice, and guidance to beneficiaries on a wide range of issues including health, social care, employment, benefits, statutory support, and housing.

In this role, you will assess the needs of beneficiaries and collaborate with regional specialist teams and external service providers to ensure that support is delivered in an integrated and effective way. You will also develop creative, tailored solutions, drawing on contributions from volunteers, our members, and branches to meet beneficiaries' unique needs.

Additionally, you will work closely with the Casework Services Manager and Head of Welfare to identify and address local beneficiary needs, helping shape the commissioning of specialist services. You will advise beneficiaries on available support and assist them in accessing the services they need, while maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of statutory benefits. Building strong connections with local organizations to reach beneficiaries in the community will also be a key part of your work.
 
The role is primarily homebased with will have regular travel around the London for internal meetings and visiting beneficiaries, therefore you will need to live in a location that allows reasonable travel around this area.

There will also be occasional travel nationally to attend training / meetings.

Driving licence is essential requirement for this role.

For more information, see Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert.

RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics and aim to operate an inclusive recruitment process.

About us: 

The Refugee and Migrant Forum of Essex and London (RAMFEL), is a not-for-profit organisation and one of the largest immigration and asylum advice charities in the UK, supporting refugees, asylum seekers and vulnerable migrants to access justice. An OISC level 3 accredited organisation, our focus is on providing immigration advice, destitution services, integration support and campaigning to improve the lives of refugees, asylum seekers and vulnerable migrants across London and Essex. We also actively campaign for a fairer and more humane immigration system.

We particularly welcome and encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic individuals, and those who are migrants or refugees, and who have lived experience of the impact of UK immigration policy and/or of rough sleeping. This includes individuals with direct experience or experience gained through supporting family members with the challenges posed by immigration and asylum practices- those who have been or could have been clients of RAMFEL.

Purpose of the role:

The purpose of the role is to assist some of the most vulnerable people in our society with immigration legal advice and representation. The focus of the legal work is on non-legal aid funded matters, supporting people who otherwise have no access to legal advice and support and who are facing a crisis.

We are only considering applicants with relevant legal experience. Qualifications needed are IAA, IAAS or Solicitor with 1 year+ immigration experience.

Relationships: This post will report to an Immigration Manager

Hours of work: The role is primarily a full-time position, requiring 37.5 hours per week. However, for the right candidate, we may consider accommodating part-time working hours. Given the nature of RAMFEL’s work, there may be instances where the Supervisor will need to exceed the standard hours. In such cases, compensatory time off can be arranged with the Head of Services

Solicitors with less than 1-year experience will be paid at IAA level 1. IAAS level 2 qualified advisors (non-solicitors) may be considered for the role and would be at the IAA level 1 pay.

28 days annual leave plus statutory holidays and 6% pension contribution.

Other benefits: Cycle to work scheme, tech scheme, and employee assistance program.

Specific Responsibilities

Case management

• Manage own caseload, working to advance the best interests of the client
• Adhere to standards set out by IAA/SRA and AQS to deliver high-quality advice
• Provide advice and representation up to IAA level 2/3.
• Engage with the Line Manager to create and follow a training plan to ensure compliance with IAA CPD, keeping up to date with changes in law, policy and guidance to ensure clients receive accurate and high-quality advice
• Liaise directly with the UKVI and related governmental agencies
• Complete forms, letters and immigration applications
• Liaise with and refer clients to Legal Aid Solicitors or other advisers, as appropriate
• Manage clients’ expectations by discussing deadlines, outcomes and timing
• Deliver legal advice outreach surgeries/drop in as and when required
• Progress cases in a timely manner in line with regulatory requirements
• Implement organisational priorities into day-to-day casework.

Please refer to the job description for more details and application instructions.

Sovereign Network Group (SNG) is a leading Housing Association, committed to providing quality, affordable homes and services within sustainable, successful communities. We're led by our values and driven by a strong sense of social purpose, placing our customers at the heart of everything we do.

We have a fantastic new opportunity to join our Communities Team as Community Investment and Partnerships Manager on a permanent basis.

Ideally the role would be based either out of our Basingstoke or London office but we can be flexible on location as we have other offices within the South and South West.

The role will be a combination of time in the office with working from home and traveling across our locality areas.  There will be regular travel across our geography, so you should have access to transport and be happy to travel.

The Role

Reporting into the Head of Community Investment and Strategic Partnerships, you'll lead the development of a Regional Community Investment strategy and embedding of our Thriving Communities strategy across our Localities.

Managing an existing team, you'll be responsible for delivering the Community Investment and Partnership programme across localities, identifying opportunities for fundraising and programme development, building new partnerships and delivering social impact. Key responsibilities include:

• Building and maintaining key relationships with external partners, including local authorities and other agencies working in our communities
• Overseeing the delivery of a wide-ranging programme of Community Investment interventions in localities that deliver measurable social impact
• Effectively managing the performance of the team through objective setting, providing support, coaching, guidance
• Ensuring contracts and projects are managed effectively and demonstrate social impact, including financial management
• Working with the Partnerships and Funding team by writing bids that bring in external funding to support programme development
• Leading the design of Grants programmes that respond to customer and community needs, working closely with the Grants Officer
• Working across the Community Investment team and wider Customer directorate to embed a framework for social impact and outcomes recording

What we need from you

You should have previous experience in a similar role, with significant experience in Community Investment and a track record of developing and commissioning a variety of programmes and partnerships which deliver social impact. You'll also have:

• A proven track record of positive stakeholder engagement and relationship management
• Previous experience in identifying fundraising opportunities to support community investment programmes
• Experience in contract management, bid writing and budget management
• Strong organisational and project management skills with the ability to work under pressure and prioritise important tasks
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Previous experience managing a high performing team; coaching and developing to ensure a supportive working environment

What you'll receive from us

• £450 flex-pot annually, discounted shopping & cycling scheme
• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (with an extra day every year up to 30 days)
• Company pension scheme matched up to 12%, life cover at 4x your salary
• Flexible working - we're committed to giving people flexibility as widely as possible
• Options for private medical insurance, dental insurance & critical illness cover

We are committed to our Equality Diversity and Inclusion strategy and believe that you can truly be yourself at SNG.

This is a great opportunity to join the team as we progress through an exciting period of change at SNG. We pride ourselves on having a relaxed, supportive and forward-thinking culture, working collaboratively to achieve success.

Temporary Volunteer Support Officer | £14.49ph | ASAP Start – July 2025 | London (Hybrid)
TPP is supporting a well-respected charity in their search for a Temporary Volunteer Support Officer to join the Community Networks team. This role is office-based in London with remote flexibility and requires an immediate start, running until July 2025.
Key Responsibilities:

• Provide high-quality support to volunteers across community networks
• Handle volunteer enquiries, ensuring timely resolutions and accurate record-keeping
• Manage disclosure checks and compliance processes for volunteers
• Support event coordination, including venue bookings and webinar setup
• Assist with mail-outs and data entry to support the team’s operations

Key Requirements:

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Experience in administration, volunteer support, or community engagement
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data management systems
• A proactive approach with excellent communication skills

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

This exciting role is an excellent entry level opportunity where you’ll learn and develop new skills in fundraising events. You will be working in a busy fundraising events team where you’ll be supporting our fundraisers on a  day to day basis with providing advice on training and fundraising.

About the role 

You’ll be assisting with the delivery of income enquiries and providing general administrative support to the bespoke (virtual and challenge) events programme. The Events team prides themselves on providing expectional supporter care to our fundraisers and you’ll be helping them to achieve their goals.

What you’ll do:

• Manage and deliver bespoke events in order to achieve agreed income, expenditure and profile targets
• Work with the Senior Events Coordinator to promote and advertise events activity to exciting and new audience across a range of online and offline marketing channels
• Work with the Senior Events Coordinator to create stewardship communications across a range of channels
• Responsible for the management of team email inboxes including responding to requests and dealing with enquiries

What you’ll bring:

• A keen interest in events management, particularly fundraising events
• Ability to multitask in a busy team environment
• Able to manage own workload effectively, dealing with conflicting priorities and meeting deadlines
• Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders

This is an exciting time for Parkinson’s UK and we would love you to join us!

Please apply by sending us your CV, together with a detailed supporting statement which will fully demonstrate how you meet all the criteria of the role, as stated in the "What you'll bring" section of the job description.

Interviews for this role will be held on Wednesday 2nd April, at our London Head Office.

We are operating rolling recruitment for this vacancy and reviewing applications as they are received. We reserve the right to close this vacancy when we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

The successful candidate will be required to: 

• attend the UK London office, 3 days per week
• provide their own broadband service with a minimum download speed of 2Mb 
• have a confidential space in which to work

We are committed to working with the principles of fairness and equality. All of our applications are anonymous until the interview stage, and we welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. We actively encourage people with Parkinson's to apply.

Anyone can get Parkinson’s. It’s vital that the people who work for Parkinson’s UK are representative of our diverse community. We actively encourage people from all sections of the community to apply, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.

Job Title: Assistant Manager, Weybridge

Salary: £23,400 FTE, £18,720 pro-rata

Team: Retail

Hours: 30 hours

Location: Weybridge Shop

About Shooting Star Children’s Hospices

We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Manager, Weybridge Shop to join our team at Shooting Star Children’s Hospices.

Shooting Star Children’s Hospices provides specialist care and support to families who have a baby, child or young person with a life-limiting condition, or who have been bereaved. Rated ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission, we support families across Surrey, north-west London and south-west London from diagnosis to end of life and throughout bereavement with a range of nursing, practical, emotional and medical care.

At the heart of what we do are our dedicated staff; their exceptional commitment and professionalism means every family has the opportunity to make every moment count.                                         It’s a great time to join Shooting Star Children’s Hospices as we are looking to expand our retail portfolio over the next few years.

About the role

Your key purpose will be in the absence of and alongside the Shop Manager, to manage a team of volunteers to maximise sales, deliver excellent customer service and ensure that the shop premises and assets are maintained to a high standard, according to legal requirements and Shooting Star Children’s Hospices (SSCH) policies and procedures

About you

This role requires experience of working in retail and preferably of managing a team.  You will have excellent customer service skills and be sales focussed and target driven. You will have cash handling and excellent administrative skills.  You will also be willing and able to work flexibly across 7 days.

Please see the attached job description for more information about this opportunity at Shooting Star Children’s Hospices.

What we offer

In return you will receive a competitive salary along with a range of benefits, which include:

Pension scheme

• NHS Pension Scheme (for eligible employees) or our stakeholder pension scheme, with up to 7% employer contributions

Annual leave

• 27 days plus Bank Holidays rising with length of service
• 2 weeks paid sabbatical leave after 5, 10 and 15 years’ service

Contractual benefits

• Generous sick pay scheme
• Enhanced maternity, adoption, and paternity leave pay
• Flexible working arrangements
• Death in service benefits
• Reimbursed professional membership fees
• Eye care
• Employee referral scheme
• Blue Light discount card

Health and wellbeing

• Employee Assistance Programme
• Occupational Health
• Cycle to work scheme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Nutritionally balanced meals at Christopher’s (free for employees) and free fruit at our Hampton site

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Employment is subject to receipt of satisfactory references and a DBS check.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

Shooting Star Children’s Hospice is committed to inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that getting things right is critical for us to live our organisation’s values: Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Diversity and Excellence.

We are always trying to improve our way of working to be more inclusive and equal. Our vision is for Shooting Star Children’s Hospice to be a place where people of all backgrounds, groups and communities feel welcomed to work and volunteer.

Please apply online or send a CV and covering letter outlining how your experience meets the criteria set out in the person specification.

Closing Date:06/04/2025

**To apply please submit a CV and covering letter outlining how your experience meets the criteria set out in the person specification.**

Barnardo's has an exciting opportunity for an experienced, motivated Buyer on a maternity cover basis.

There are currently three Buyers in the New Goods team, each responsible for development and product selection within specific product categories. Over the last few years, the financial contribution that New Goods delivers to Barnardo's Trading Companies has grown significantly, and consequently the size and structure of the team has developed to support the commercial ambition. This role is a fixed-term maternity cover position, with responsibility for key categories including paper products (Cards, Christmas cards, calendars and diaries), stationery, fashion accessories and homeware.

The ideal candidate will need:

• Graduate of a relevant discipline such as business, marketing or management, or equivalent professional experience.
• Significant experience of retail buying within a similar environment or relevant categories such as paper products, fashion accessories and homeware.
• Knowledge of the retail buying process, critical paths and supply chains.
• Commercial awareness.
• Experience of charity retail is desirable but not required.

 

Some of the key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

The Buyer (Maternity Cover) is responsible for identifying, selecting and purchasing retail products which meet the expectations and requirements of Barnardo's charity shop customers, so understanding the customer and predicting future trends is a core part of the role. The Buyer is also accountable for achieving the best possible commercial terms across a diverse supply base, and for maintaining positive and beneficial relationships with external suppliers and partners, in order to deliver maximum profit from their product categories. The ability to collaborate with colleagues within New Goods, as well as across retail and trading, marketing and commercial businesses, balancing individual and whole team objectives, is key to the success of this role.

If you feel you have the skills and experience to deliver this role to the highest standard and would like to work for the UK's largest Children's Charity, then please click on the ‘apply now' button below. We look forward to receiving your application.  

When completing your application please refer to your skills knowledge and experience in relation to the Person Specification and Job Description. This should be done with an understanding of the context of the role described.

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. 

About Us: 

Enable is a charity dedicated to improving people's wellbeing and strengthening local communities. We work with councils, charities and other local organisations to deliver health, leisure, community services and events that enrich people’s lives and strengthen our local community.

At Enable, we value our employees and our culture, focusing on embracing diversity and fostering an inclusive, flexible and fun environment for employees to perform at their best. On top of a competitive salary and flexible working environment, employees will also receive:

Benefits: 

• 30 days of annual leave (plus 8 bank holidays), 3 additional free days off at Christmas
• Life Insurance
• Reward Schemes (RewardHub Membership, wellbeing budgets and cycle to work)
• A variety of social and wellbeing activities each month
• Mental Health & Wellbeing Perks (Monthly talks, Wellbeing Hour, etc)
• Free Gym Membership
• Free breakfasts/snacks

Reports to: Research and Growth Manager 

Based: Battersea 

Salary: £31,000

Contract: Permanent, Full Time

Work Arrangement: 40 hours per week, Flexible Environment

Role Overview: 

Reporting to the Research & Growth Manager, this position will support the Research & Development (R&D) function of the Growth Team by undertaking desk research, gathering evidence, coordinating studies and providing high level administrative support for the Growth Team when needed.

This is an exciting opportunity to be a part our Growth Team, providing support to the R&D function, this position is best suited to someone in the early stages of their R&D career, however experience reviewing and synthesising evidence and strong secondary research skills are a must. 

The Growth Team is a newly created team at Enable. They are responsible for accelerating growth and development throughout our services and bringing Enable’s Strategic Plan to life! As a member of the Growth Team, you will have the unique opportunity to shape the future of our company, working collaboratively across departments to identify new opportunities, develop solutions, and implement strategic initiatives. This team is creative, innovative and always hungry for more. 

Main Duties/Responsibilities:  

• Undertaking research (primary and secondary) to inform the design and development of community services and/or products 
• Assisting with coordinating studies (e.g. surveys, focus groups, interviews) with community groups/consumers for product and/or service development 
  • For example, creating flyers, consent forms, organising study locations and liaising with study participants
• Analysing data (quantitative and qualitative) collated from the studies/testing of products/services
• Drafting research findings into design and development recommendations 
• Presenting research findings to stakeholders, including Senior Leadership Team 
• Supporting with stakeholder engagement and administrative duties (including coordinating meetings and minute taking) and representing R&D in stakeholder engagements 
• Working with internal Enable teams to carry out relevant research 

Skills and Experience:  

• Degree-level education with strong academic background and proven experience in research (in a university, internship or job setting) 
• Demonstrated experience in researching, reviewing and synthesising evidence to draw insights / recommendations 
• Strong analytical skills, including ability to conduct desk research and analyse different data 
• Administrative and organisation skills, including:
  • Ability to work to project timelines and individual timelines 
  • Scheduling and coordinating meetings and deliverables with internal and external stakeholders 
• Strong written communication skills, with experience creating a range of communication materials for diverse audiences, including research reports, briefs and meeting minutes 
• Experience developing engaging content and articulating ideas clearly in presentations

This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a company that positively impacts the community around them! If you are someone that is motivated by a desire to enrich the lives of others and make a genuine difference, then please Apply Now and follow the prompts. 

Enable is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. To find out more on our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, please visit our website.