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Job Title: Administrator & Bookkeeper
Location: Home-based with travel and occasional overnight stays
Hours: 35 Hours per week (Typically Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm)
About Us:
Established in 1985, the Association of Dogs and Cats Homes (ADCH) is the leading representative charity for dog and cat rescue and rehoming organisations across the UK, Ireland, Isle of Man, and the Channel Islands. ADCH promotes the safeguarding of welfare standards for dogs and cats needing new homes and supports those working and volunteering in the sector
At the heart of ADCH is a strong collaborative ethos. With over 160 member organisations, all of which are registered charities, we unite organisations of all sizes – large and small; embracing over 50,000 staff and volunteers, all dedicated to working together for Dogs and Cats. A key part of this ethos is the peer network ADCH nurtures, where members connect, exchange ideas, share knowledge and resources, and offer mutual support. Through this network, organisations are able to address common challenges, collaborate on solutions, and strengthen their collective impact on animal welfare.
Who We Are Looking For:
We are looking for an organised and proactive Administrator & Bookkeeper to join our small, collaborative team. This is a varied role at the heart of the organisation, providing pragmatic administrative support across membership services, communications, finance, governance and events.
You'll be confident managing multiple priorities, maintaining accurate records and using a range of digital systems. From supporting our members and maintaining our CRM to producing communications, updating website content and assisting with day-to-day bookkeeping, you'll play an important role in helping ADCH deliver an efficient and professional service.
As part of a small team, you'll need to be adaptable, self-motivated and happy to take ownership of your work while supporting colleagues across a wide range of activities. You'll be equally comfortable working independently from home and collaborating with the team, with travel across the UK and occasional overnight stays required.
Person Specification
Desirable
It would also be great (but not essential) if you had:
How to apply
If you're an organised administrator with excellent attention to detail, strong IT skills and a positive, flexible approach, we'd love to hear from you. This is a 12-month fixed-term position, with the potential for extension subject to funding.
Closing Date: Sunday, 16th August 2026
Interviews: Monday, 24th August 2026 Online
As a small charity with limited resources, we regret that we are unable to respond to every application or provide individual feedback to unsuccessful candidates. If you do not hear from us within five working days of the closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.
Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.
Further details about the role, including key responsibilities and criteria, can be found in the job description. Please ensure you review this carefully before beginning your application.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
We are looking for an administrator to support Age UK Wandsworth's Home Together Coordinator to facilitate our Home Together Service.
The Home Together Service sits within our Age Well Together Service, which offers a range of assistance to support clients at home and in their local community to prevent decline; maintain independence; reduce social isolation; and promote health and wellbeing with care, friendship and understanding. This includes our befriending services, an online shopping service and a Handyperson service.
Who should apply?
This role would be suitable for someone:
- wishing to begin a career in Wandsworth or in the Charity sector
- wishing to make a difference to the lives of older people
- who would like meaningful contact with clients
- who wants to become part of a hard-working, caring, compassionate and supportive staff team
Previous administrative experience may be beneficial but the role will include a comprehensive induction and full training for the role will be provided.
What we can offer you:
You'll be joining a vibrant workplace where no two days are the same, working as part of a small, supportive team that is committed to making a positive difference in the community. You'll benefit from an experienced leadership team, collaborate with kind and caring colleagues who genuinely work together, and even have the company of a friendly hypo-allergenic office dog.
Due to the nature of the work that we carry out, our staff work from our office, day centre and in the community. Therefore, please note that unless it is otherwise stated, all roles advertised will require the successful candidate to work on-site.
Employee benefits:
Our mission is to help older people to age well in Wandsworth.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We're looking for a proactive and highly organised Team Administrator & Office Coordinator to join our team. This pivotal role sits at the heart of the New Economics Foundation, providing a warm welcome to visitors, supporting colleagues across teams and helping to ensure our office is an efficient, well-resourced and enjoyable place to work.
No two days are the same. From coordinating meetings and events, managing office facilities and suppliers, and supporting internal communications, to providing administrative assistance to senior leaders and project teams, you'll be involved in a wide variety of activities that keep the NEF moving forward. You'll quickly become the go-to person for practical support, problem-solving and getting things done.
We're looking for someone who is naturally organised, takes pride in the details, enjoys building positive relationships, and isn't afraid to roll up their sleeves when something needs attention. You'll be confident managing competing priorities, comfortable working with people at all levels, and motivated by helping others succeed. In return, you'll have the opportunity to work across the organisation, gain exposure to a wide range of teams and projects, and play an important role in supporting our mission and impact.
Role: Team Administrator & Office Coordinator
Hours of work: Full Time (32 hours per week under NEF’s Shorter Working Week)
Salary: £37,279 - £38,962
Location: London (in-office four days per week)
Contract type: Permanent
How to apply
Deadline for applications: midnight, 5th August 2026.
Interviews: First stage interviews offered online on 10th August 2026 with second stage in-person interviews on 12th August 2026, please ensure availability on both dates.
Start date: ASAP
Please answer the following questions on a separate Word document and submit alongside your CV.
Please also complete the Equality and Diversity monitoring form.
You must be eligible to work in the UK, as we are unable to sponsor visas.
Inclusivity at NEF:
NEF wants to be an inclusive workplace with a diverse body of staff. We don’t want to conform to the traditional think-tank model where people from certain backgrounds are hugely under-represented. We know we have some way to go in this and are therefore genuinely keen to receive applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic people; women; neurodivergent people; disabled people; people who identify as LGBT+; people with experience of mental health problems; and people who identify as working class or have done so in the past.
Accessibility and Equal Opportunity:
We value all candidates and are committed to equal opportunity. As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you during the application process, or would like information in an alternative format, please let us know.
We actively promote positive action to advance fairness and tackle underrepresentation within our workforce.
The New Economics Foundation works with people igniting change from below and combines this with rigorous research to fight for change at the top.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
As Philanthropy Operations Administrator, you will play a vital role in supporting the delivery of an exceptional donor experience and helping the Philanthropy team achieve its fundraising ambitions.
Providing high quality administrative support across gift processing, donor stewardship, CRM management, events, finance and team coordination, you will help ensure fundraising activities are delivered efficiently and professionally.
This is a varied and rewarding role for someone who enjoys building strong relationships, has excellent attention to detail and takes pride in providing outstanding support. Through your contribution, you will help to create strong operational foundations that enable the Philanthropy team to deliver meaningful impact for beneficiaries, supporters and the wider organisation.
This is a full-time position working 35 hours per week, with regular presence required at our St Andrews offices.
A full list of the role accountabilities can be found in the accompanying Job Description.
What We Offer
We offer a great benefits package including the following:
· Competitive Salary
· Company Pension Scheme and Sick Pay
· Life Insurance Cover
· Enhanced Maternity/Partner Pay
· 35 Days Holiday Per Year
· Free tickets to The Open and AIG Women’s Open each year (and other relevant R&A Championships)
· Cycle to Work Scheme
· Season Ticket Loan
· Contribution towards glasses for VDU use
· Discounts available across 800 UK retailers and local businesses
· Electric Vehicle scheme
Who We Are Looking For
The ideal candidate will have the following experience and attributes:
· Strong literacy and numeracy skills, with the ability to communicate effectively in writing and work confidently with numerical information and data.
· Previous experience working in administrative, fundraising operations, finance administration or donor/supporter services role.
· Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and experience of a CRM, fundraising database or financial system;
· Good understanding of GDPR/data protection requirements and the ability to handle donor, financial and personal information accurately and confidentially.
· Excellent attention to detail, proofreading skills and written communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear minutes, briefing packs, emails and internal updates.
· Highly organised, with experience coordinating meetings, events, travel, purchase orders, reporting, reconciliations and follow-up actions across a busy team.
· Confidence working with website content management or backend web administration tools would be advantageous.
· Embody the R&A’s behaviours: Act with Integrity, Work Collaboratively, Aim High, Think Long Term, Bring Passion.
· Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to manage relationships at all levels positively, confidently and diplomatically.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury
£18,213 - £19,105 per annum (FTE £30,355 - £31,841) + 7% pension contribution
Permanent, Part Time (21 hours per week)
Closing date – 12pm on 7th August 2026
Interview date – 27th August 2026
The Trust has grown significantly in recent years, benefitting from a strong leadership team and organisational structure, positioning us to deliver the best possible outcomes for nature and the Shropshire community.
Our HR strategy focuses on strengthening employee engagement, manager coaching, supporting employee learning and development and expanding wellbeing initiatives across the Trust. We are also exploring opportunities to align our ways of working with those of The Wildlife Trusts (TWT) nationally.
What you will be doing:
This newly created role is responsible for providing efficient and effective administrative support across day-to-day people activities and processes, ensuring they are delivered accurately and in line with Trust policies and procedures.
The role supports the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment and selection, onboarding, training & development, DBS checks, employee records management and leaver processes, helping to provide a positive and professional experience for employees at every stage of their journey with the Trust.
You will get to know all teams at Shropshire Wildlife Trust (SWT), understand their roles and how they operate. You’ll also establish an effective working relationship with HR counterparts leads in TWT and other Wildlife Trusts to share best practice.
About you:
We are looking for an enthusiastic and empathetic HR professional to join our team and support us on our journey towards a thriving natural world.
You will be committed to maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality and discretion, with a proactive and adaptable approach to your work. You'll have exceptional attention to detail, strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a varied workload, responding positively and effectively to changing priorities. You will also be willing to provide administrative support across the organisation as needed, working collaboratively to help the Trust achieve its goals.
We are looking for:
You will be required to work on Monday and Thursday. The third day can be agreed at appointment.
The Trust is committed to building an equal, diverse and inclusive workforce we encourage applications from a diverse range of suitably qualified candidates. Please let us know if you require any adjustments to make our recruitment process more accessible.
Why work for us - benefits we offer:
About us:
Shropshire Wildlife Trust (SWT) has a vision of a thriving natural world, where Shropshire's wildlife and natural habitats play a valued role in addressing the climate and ecological emergencies, and people are inspired and empowered to take action for nature. We combine projects across Shropshire (including Telford & Wrekin) with advocacy and campaigning to restore nature and to engage people. We manage over 40 nature reserves and have almost 50 staff, 300 volunteers, and over 9000 members. SWT is an autonomous charity, but we are increasingly working collectively, as part of The Wildlife Trusts (TWT), to ensure that our local actions have a national impact and help to address global issues.
People Services Administrator
£25,738 per annum
Plymouth
37.5 hours per week
Full-Time
Permanent
Our client is looking for an exceptional People Services Administrator to join their small, friendly and busy People Services team.
This is a varied and important role at the heart of the organisation. You will support the employee and volunteer lifecycle from recruitment and onboarding through to payroll administration, record keeping, compliance checks and general People Services support. You will help keep key processes moving, maintain accurate people data and provide a professional, responsive and helpful service to managers, staff, volunteers and candidates.
About you
Our client is looking for someone who is not only an excellent administrator, but someone who genuinely enjoys helping people and providing a first-class service.
You will be highly organised, efficient and detail-focused, with the ability to work quickly and accurately in a busy environment. You will be confident communicating with people at all levels, comfortable managing a varied workload and able to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
This role would suit someone who is approachable, conscientious and proactive, with a positive “can do” attitude. You will enjoy finding solutions, improving processes, using systems effectively and supporting colleagues across the organisation.
What you’ll be doing
You will:
· Support recruitment administration, onboarding and new starter processes
· Communicate professionally with candidates, managers, staff and volunteers
· Prepare letters, contracts and employment documentation
· Maintain accurate employee and volunteer records
· Support payroll, benefits and contractual administration
· Carry out and monitor recruitment compliance checks, including right to work, references, DBS checks where applicable and professional registration checks
· Support absence recording, reporting and routine People Services queries
· Help improve systems, processes and the overall employee and volunteer experience
What is our client looking for
You will bring:
· Excellent administration skills
· Strong attention to detail and accuracy
· Good organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
· Confident written and verbal communication skills
· A professional, friendly and customer-focused approach
· Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams
· Confidence using databases or digital systems
· The ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately
· A positive, flexible and supportive approach to working as part of a team
Experience in HR, recruitment, payroll, charity, healthcare or volunteer administration would be helpful, but what matters most is that you are accurate, organised, proactive and committed to providing an excellent service.
Why join them?
You will be joining a supportive, values-led organisation where the quality of their people processes makes a real difference to the experience of their staff and volunteers. They are guided by their values of Compassion, Respect, Integrity and Professionalism, and they are committed to creating a workplace where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.
How to apply
If you are a confident and capable administrator who takes pride in getting things right and enjoys supporting people, they would love to hear from you.
Closing date: 11:59 Sunday 9 August 2026
First interview date: Monday 24 August
Second interview date: Wednesday 26 August
Our client is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from people with a range of backgrounds and experiences. They are committed to creating a workplace free from discrimination, bullying, harassment and victimisation.
We are looking for a Marketing Support Administrator to report to and support the Service Coordinator in the daily running of the charity which runs on a part-time basis. This is an exciting time for the charity as long-term funding has been secured.
Levenshulme Good Neighbours, (LGN) is a local charitable incorporated organization (reg 1163827) offering befriending services to socially isolated and lonely over 55-year-olds members of the Levenshulme local community. We do this by providing local volunteers to match locals struggling from a lack of social companions. We also host Sunday Luncheons and Slow-Moving Exercise classes.
The Marketing and Support Administrator will be tasked with creating newsletters, data entry, management of client files, dealing with invoices, receipts, social media campaigns, attending promotional and communal events, creating board meeting agendas and other vital tasks to keep the charity running smoothly. We are hoping someone with an optimal outlook and positive attitude can join our team. This role would require someone with a passion for the cause; tackling social isolation and loneliness experienced by older people.
You will be governed by a friendly and diverse team of locals who share the same passion, come from diverse backgrounds and offer a lot of skills and insights into the field.
Key Responsibilities
Essential Skills And Qualities
Desirable Skills
Benefits
First Aid Training, Professional Development, Hybrid working, working in a highly energetic environment alongside other charitable organisations for the betterment of society. There'll be opportunities to attend daytrips to coastal areas with staff from partner organisations and service users. Charity pension plan included. Apply by filling out a Marketing and Support Administrator Application Form. We would love to hear from you. All the best.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
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The Young Ealing Foundation is a place-based charity based in Ealing, West London which brings together the voluntary, statutory and private sectors in the local area to increase and improve opportunities for children, young people and families.
The Young Ealing Foundation’s vision is to ensure all young people in Ealing can access the opportunities and support they need to grow up and lead happy and safe lives, fulfil their potential and become a valued and listened to part of the local community. We work towards this by working with and in the community to empower small, local charities to thrive and flourish to enable and advocate for sustainable, high quality service provision for children and young people.
The Young Ealing Foundation is seeking to appoint an administrator to join our small but impactful team. As a small, place-based charity, we often find ourselves responding in dynamic ways to local need, whether of the children and young people in Ealing, or the grassroots charities who form our membership. This role would suit someone who gets excited about approaching opportunities in innovative ways and moving quickly to enact these.
Main purpose of the role:
· Administrative support for projects and internal operations
· Office administration
· Event administration and event planning support
We strive for inclusive working practices and spaces that reflect Ealing’s community where everyone feels seen and heard and can be themselves at work. We actively encourage applications from traditionally underrepresented groups to apply.
Please submit your CV and a cover letter of no more than 1,000 words outlining how your knowledge, skills and experience are in line with the person specification via Charity jobs.
Young people in Ealing can access the opportunities to lead happy and safe lives, fulfil their potential and become listened to in the local community
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Administrator (IPS Grow)
We are recruiting for an experienced Administrator to join the IPS Grow team.
This role is ideal for an experienced, capable administrator who is already established and successful in their field.
Position: Administrator (IPS Grow)
Location: London Bridge/Hybrid
Hours: Full-time
Salary: £37,000
Contract: Permanent
Closing date for applications: Tuesday 4 August 2026 at 9am.
First stage interviews: week commencing 10 August 2026
Second stage interviews: week commencing 17 August 2026
About the Role
You will provide consistent, proactive and reliable administrative and business support to a nationally delivered programme, working closely with colleagues, managers and external stakeholders.
You will anticipate needs, manage competing priorities, and play an important role in improving ways of working. You will be confident handling detailed information, supporting structured governance processes, and acting as a trusted administrative partner to senior stakeholders.
Key areas of responsibility include:
About the Team
This role provides dedicated administrative support to IPS Grow, a complex, nationally delivered programme working with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders. IPS Grow is a well-established service, led by the charity and funded by NHS England, OHID and the DWP to support the expansion of IPS (Individual Placement and Support) services across mental health and drug and alcohol teams.
About You
This role suits an administrator who is confident working with senior stakeholders, comfortable handling detailed information, and experienced in supporting structured programmes or projects. You will be at the heart of a high-profile programme delivering meaningful impact across the country.
Skills, experience and qualifications we are looking for include:
About the Organisation
Join an ambitious not for profit organisation that helps to design, fund and scale better solutions to complex social problems, with a vision is a fairer world where together we unleash the potential of people and communities. This is done by working in partnership with local and national governments, funders, communities and the social sector to tackle complex and enduring social problems in the UK and across the world.
Ready to make your own impact on these issues? Then come and join the team.
The multi-skilled team of over 120 people come from diverse backgrounds in the public, private and charity sectors, all sharing a passion for making change happen. The organisation provides a high-quality training and development programme in-house with great opportunities for career progression. They are a friendly and intellectually curious bunch, always up for a debate.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
We actively encourage applications from under-represented and minoritised groups, including those with lived experience of the social issues we are working to address. The organisation is an equal opportunities employer and support a range of flexible working options. The application process uses Applied, a platform developed by the Behavioural Insights Team, to record your application. Applied is focused on using behavioural and data science to improve hiring decisions and minimise unconscious bias in the recruitment process. You will be asked to respond to four situational based questions, which will allow you to express your ability.
Other roles you may have experience with could include Admin, Administrator, Administration, Admin Officer, Admin Assistant, Administration Assistant, Office Assistant, Data Officer, Personal Assistant, Admin Support.
Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client, Not For Profit People. #INDNFP
Post: Mentor Administrator – Sickle Cell Children and YPs’ Peer Mentoring
Programme
Base: Flexible home working within the intervention area
Accountable to: North-West/South Yorkshire Programme Manager
Hours: Part-time (17.5 hours a week)
Salary: £11,500 (pro rata)
Length of contract: Fixed term, 12 months (post will be continued subject to the outcome of negotiations with funders).
Role Purpose
The Mentor Administrator will work with the mentoring team, as well as in partnership with local NHS services and local patient/family support groups, providing various administrative support tasks to ensure the delivery and smooth running of the Children and Young Adults Peer Mentoring programme. The post will be managed by the North-West and South Yorkshire Programme Manager. The post holder will have regular meetings for input and guidance to complete tasks to specified timelines. This role would suit an experienced administrator.
To apply
Complete the Application Form, and Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form on our website. Please note we do not accept CVs.
Closing date:
Closing date for applications: 5th August 2026 at 12:00pm
We support and represent people affected by sickle cell disorder.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you an organised, solution-focused administrator with experience in financial reconciliation?
This post is offered as a 12 month fixed term contract, or secondment for internal candidates.
We are looking for someone to join the St Mungo’s Property Services Team as a Reconciliation Administrator. In this role you will help us deliver a high-quality service that makes a real difference to our residents across multiple accommodation services.
You will join the team during a period of positive change, as we introduce new systems and processes to enhance our service. In the role of Administrator you’ll work as part of a busy team, leading on payment reconciliation, Schedule of Rates (SOR) validation and general repairs and maintenance administration support.
Key responsibilities include:
Providing effective administrative support and compliance, while providing high quality customer service, through shared inboxes and phonelines.
In this role you will be required to work flexibly for at least 2 days per week from our Central Office in Farringdon, London. This allows for training, in person collaboration, team building, line management and other relationship building opportunities. We support a flexible approach to work with opportunities for agile working for the rest of your week; from home, or other St Mungo’s London or regional locations.
About You
We’re looking for proactive people with a positive, can-do attitude and good communication skills. You will enjoy working in a busy team and delivering great service.
Experience working in a housing or charity environment is helpful, but enthusiasm to learn and take on a new challenge matters most. If you can demonstrate the below we encourage you to apply:
Above all, you’ll share our commitment to providing an excellent service, and supporting people to rebuild their lives. We value people who take responsibility, build strong relationships, and care about the experience of our clients.
How to apply
Please note, we may close this advert early and recommend early application if you are interested in this post.
To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the ‘document’ tab on the advert page on our website.
To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo’s careers page on our website.
Closing date: 10:00 am on 5 August 2026
Interview and assessments on: 24-26 August 2026
St Mungo's are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage applications from all under-represented groups.
What we offer
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Main Purpose of the Role
The Administrator plays a key role in supporting the effective day-to-day operation of The Friendly Trust. As the first point of contact for many callers and visitors, the postholder will provide a professional, welcoming and responsive service, ensuring enquiries are handled efficiently and messages are communicated accurately. The Administrator will be responsible for maintaining effective administrative systems, managing organisational records and data, and providing high-quality administrative support to the Director, General Manager, Team Managers and Trust Officers. Through these activities, the postholder will help ensure the smooth running of the organisation and contribute to the achievement of The Friendly Trust's aims and objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Communication and Customer Service
Data Management and Reporting
Office Systems and Administration
Operational Support
Building, Facilities and Resources
Financial Administration
Quality, Compliance and Sustainability
Other Duties
Person Specification
Essential Skills and Experience
Desirable Skills and Experience
Personal Attributes
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it?
Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care?
If yes, then we'd love to hear from you…
What we offer
At Victim Support, we are committed to attracting and retaining the best talent. Our competitive rewards and benefits package includes:
About the Role
As a Service Delivery Assistant, you will provide high quality administrative support to the service. You will act as a first point of contact for enquiries into the service and support the wider team with administrative duties. As a part of your role, you may be asked to attend offices around Hampshire & Isle of Wight to support the team with associated expenses paid.
Key Responsibilities:
About You:
Ideally, you will need experience working within a client focused service and a good understanding and knowledge of office systems.
You will need:
Please note that due to vetting requirements you will need to have lived in the UK for three years prior.
About Us
Victim Support is an independent charity dedicated to supporting people affected by crime and traumatic incidents in England and Wales. We put them at the heart of our organisation and our support and campaigns are informed and shaped by them and their experiences.
Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.
At Victim Support, we're proud to celebrate diversity and create a workplace where everyone feels they belong. We're committed to being an antiracist organisation, and we actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those from Black and Asian and other minoritised communities.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to disabled candidates who meet all essential criteria for a job where it is practicable to do so. We are also happy to make reasonable adjustments during the recruitment and selection process.
How to apply
To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date. If you have already registered & started an application, then we will contact you to advise of the amended closing date wherever possible.
Office & Administration Assistant – Key Responsibilities
Office management and administration
Maintain a welcoming, safe and efficient office environment that enables staff, volunteers and visitors to work effectively, in line with the ‘Groundswellian Way’, our coproduced principles for a safe, positive work culture.
Manage the day-to-day running of the office, including , refreshments, office supplies, IT equipment, room bookings and reception duties.
Coordinate incoming and outgoing post, telephone calls and enquiries through the central inbox, ensuring messages and requests are directed promptly to the appropriate member of staff.
Build positive working relationships with Workspace, office contractors and suppliers, including cleaners, maintenance providers and other building services.
Support Groundswell's commitment to environmental sustainability by promoting recycling, reducing waste and encouraging environmentally responsible office practices.
Ensure office administration is appropriately covered during periods of annual leave and support the wider administration team to provide consistent organisational support.
Recruit, support, supervise and train office volunteers where appropriate.
Facilities, health and safety
Act as the day-to-day office lead for health and safety administration, supporting compliance with Groundswell's Health & Safety Policy.
Ensure all staff and volunteers receive relevant health and safety information during induction, including access to the health & Safety training video, awareness of fire procedures, emergency evacuation routes and workplace safety responsibilities.
Coordinate annual fire risk assessments, workplace risk assessments and PAT testing, ensuring appropriate records are maintained and actions completed.
Support the development and maintenance of Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (PEEPs) where required.
Liaise with Workspace to ensure landlord responsibilities relating to health and safety are fulfilled, including fire safety systems, signage and equipment maintenance.
Maintain records of accidents, incidents and near misses, ensuring statutory reporting requirements are met where appropriate.
Coordinate the maintenance and servicing of Groundswell's office equipment, facilities and assets, ensuring they remain safe, functional and fit for purpose.
Work closely with the Director of Finance & Fundraising and our external systems and finance support on matters around onsite assets and finances.
IT and Systems
Oversee the day-to-day management of organisational assets, ensuring equipment is maintained, used appropriately and complies with organisational policies and cyber security requirements.
Complete IT trouble shooting on behalf of staff and volunteers, with external support.
Order IT equipment as needed with external support.
Complete basic set – up tasks on staff and volunteer devices with external support.
Support staff and volunteers to upskill and improve their technological skills through the digital inclusion group.
Organisational administration
Provide administrative support for organisational meetings, events and activities, including venue bookings, catering, logistics and preparation of materials.
Support the Chief Executive in implementing GDPR and data management processes, ensuring good administrative practice and compliance across the organisation.
Provide governance administration, including scheduling Board and Committee meetings, preparing meeting logistics, taking accurate minutes and maintaining action logs.
Provide administrative support to the Chief Executive, Trustees and Senior Leadership Team, including diary coordination, meeting arrangements and room bookings.
Support the recruitment and induction of Trustees as required by the Nominations Working Group.
Support the People Manager with the onboarding and off-boarding of staff.
General
Maintain accurate administrative systems, records and filing, ensuring information is organised, confidential and GDPR compliant.
Identify opportunities to improve office systems, administrative processes and ways of working to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
Work with the People Manager and Director of Fundraising & Finance to ensure policies and processes are accessible, in plain English and simple to follow; using step by step guides and images where appropriate.
Build positive relationships across the organisation, providing responsive, friendly and professional support to colleagues, volunteers and external stakeholders.
Undertake any other reasonable duties consistent with the nature and level of the role.
Groundswell responsibilities and the Groundswellian Way
Act in line with our Code of Conduct and the Groundswellian Way in all interactions with colleagues, volunteers, partners and visitors.
We want to:
create a safe, friendly and respectful working environment
encourage transparent communication so everyone knows what is expected of themselves and the organisation
ensure everyone feels valued and celebrates individual strengths
promote diversity, equity and fairness in everything we do
encourage collaboration and working together.
Person Specification
Essential
Experience working in a busy office or administrative role.
Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
Strong IT skills, including Microsoft 365.
Ability to follow instructions and coordinate with consultants to complete IT set up and troubleshooting.
Experience coordinating meetings and maintaining administrative systems.
Excellent communication and customer service skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
Understanding of confidentiality and GDPR.
Commitment to Groundswell's values and trauma-informed ways of working.
Desirable
Experience supporting charity governance or trustee meetings.
Experience coordinating health and safety administration.
Experience supervising volunteers.
Knowledge of facilities management.
Lived experience of homelessness or social exclusion.
Why join Groundswell?
Key Benefits
28 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time roles)
5% employer pension
Flexible working options, including hybrid and part-time arrangements
Reflective practice or Clinical Supervision with a trained therapist for all team members
Culture
Support - Regular guidance, support and the opportunity to reflect on your work through regular one to ones with your Line Manager
Teamwork - Regular opportunities to contribute to and learn from the wider Groundswell team
Strategic input - Opportunities to input into Groundswell’s strategic direction
Voice – The ability to input into working practices that impact you, and to know where to turn if any problems arise.
Application and Interview Process
Please let us know if you would like to request any accommodations or adjustments throughout the application and interview process. We will be very happy to support these wherever possible to give all applicants the best opportunity to showcase their skills and experience.
We encourage our candidates to draw from their personal and professional experiences, skills, knowledge and passion for our work in their applications, as we believe this will be the best representation of why you are the right fit for the role. While we acknowledge that Generative AI can be a useful tool when used selectively, we do not believe it can replace the authenticity that each individual can bring to their application. Therefore, we ask you to consider carefully any use of Generative AI throughout the application process.
Application
To apply please follow this link:
Please submit your CV along with a cover letter stating:
How you meet each of the areas outlined in the person specification above
Why you are interested in doing this job at Groundswell.
You can find a guide to writing your cover letter here, which includes some tips and general guidance.
The deadline for applications is 10am on Monday 17th August.
Interviews
Interviews will be held in person on either Wednesday 2nd or Thursday 3rd September.
We are a small charity with limited resources and are unable to give individualised feedback on unsuccessful applications before the interview stage.
Pre-employment checks
The job offer for the successful candidate will be subject to a reference check.
Many thanks for taking the time to look into this role – it is an exciting opportunity, and we hope you will consider applying.