6 Entry level jobs

We are Living Streets, the UK charity for everyday walking.

We want to create a nation where walking is the natural choice for everyday, local journeys; free from congested roads and pollution, reducing the risk of preventable illnesses and social isolation. We want to achieve a better walking environment and to inspire people of all generations to walk and wheel more.

We’re looking for an organised and customer-focused Commercial Assistant to join our Development and Delivery department.

You will support Living Streets Services Ltd – our trading subsidiary and successful social enterprise – helping to deliver products and services including WOW – the walk to school challenge, Walk to School Week and Little Feet.

This is a varied role combining administration, customer service and sales support. You will process orders, respond to enquiries, maintain accurate records, and work with customers, suppliers and colleagues to resolve issues. Your work will help us provide excellent service, while contributing to the efficiency and financial success of our trading activity.

What you’ll do:

·Process customer orders accurately and coordinate fulfilment and invoicing.

·Respond to enquiries from schools, local authorities, project coordinators and other customers by telephone and email.

·Investigate and help resolve order, product and delivery issues.

·Maintain accurate sales, purchasing, stock and customer records.

·Monitor stock levels and support relationships with key suppliers.

·Prepare quotations and respond to sales enquiries.

·Support new and existing customer accounts and maintain database records.

·Assist schools using the WOW Travel Tracker platform and other digital products.

·Support the delivery of engagement and evaluation activities, including our annual design  competition.

·Help coordinate outreach events and tender submissions.

·Provide general administrative support, including taking minutes at quarterly board meetings.

What we’re looking for:

·Experience of providing administrative, customer-service or operational support.

·Experience of responding to enquiries by telephone and email.

·Experience of supporting sales activity, such as preparing quotations or processing orders.

·Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.

·Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills.

·Accuracy and close attention to detail.

·Confidence using CRM systems and Microsoft Office or equivalent workplace software.

·A practical approach to solving routine problems and knowing when to escalate an issue.

·The ability to work independently and collaboratively.

·A helpful, professional and customer-focused approach.

·A commitment to Living Streets’ purpose and to equity, diversity and inclusion.

Living Streets is committed to being an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.

Closing date: 30/09/2026 (11:59 PM)

Interviews: 08/10/2026 – 09/10/2026

We are recruiting for a Independent Gender Violence Advocate (IGVA) to join our team in Hertfordshire; the scope on this job involves….

Job Title: IGVA

Location: Hertfordshire
Salary: £29,701.36 per annum
Contract type: Full-time, Permanent

Hours: 37.5

This is an exciting opportunity to work in the new Refuge‑led Mimram Gender‑based Abuse Support Service, which brings together a partnership of highly experienced specialist organisations to deliver integrated, survivor‑centred support to people experiencing multiple forms of gender-based abuse across Hertfordshire. The Independent Gender Violence Advocate will work closely with victims of gender-based violence from the point of crisis, to provide high-quality independent advocacy and support to survivors of gender-based violence and their children.

For us it is important that you are passionate, committed and care about the work Refuge undertakes. In this role you will need to establish the risks and needs of victims and survivors of domestic abuse and other forms of Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG). Develop individual support and safety plans to address the risk of survivors, and provide practical, emotional support and advocacy to survivors of domestic abuse and VAWG to ensure their needs are met i.e. housing issues, civil remedies, wellbeing. Therefore, we are looking for a candidate who has experience working with vulnerable adult or young people, understands risk and safety planning, and copes well with pressure. 

Roles within the Mimram Gender-based Abuse Support Service offer the opportunity to work as part of a skilled, values‑driven partnership committed to collaborative practice, survivor safety and inclusive service delivery. Staff work closely across organisations to provide high‑quality, trauma‑informed support and to continuously develop the service in response to the needs of victim/survivors and local communities in Hertfordshire.

Closing date: 9.00am on 28 September 2026

Interview date: 6 October 2026

Benefits

Refuge offers a variety of exciting opportunities to learn, develop and grow in your career. We recognise the value everyone brings to the organisation to achieve our aims and are dedicated to developing and rewarding our staff. More details of our benefits can be found in Job Information Pack.

VIN is working in partnership with West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) to strengthen community coordination, partnership working and VCFSE infrastructure across West Northamptonshire. The Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) will be an important early focus, but the role is wider: it is about building stronger local partnerships, improving routes into support, and helping the sector contribute to prevention, resilience and community wellbeing.

The post is hosted by VIN and will include embedded working with WNC.

Job purpose

To lead and coordinate the relationship between VIN, WNC and the local VCFSE sector, helping to create a more connected, place-based system of support for residents across West Northamptonshire.

The postholder will act as a key connector between organisations, services and communities. They will support collaboration, reduce duplication, identify gaps and opportunities, and help build sustainable partnerships that improve access to timely and appropriate support.

This is a strategic and practical role. The postholder will need to think system-wide, build trusted relationships and influence across organisational boundaries, while also being willing to get involved in hands-on delivery, coordination and problem-solving.

Key responsibilities

1. Strategic Community Coordination and System Leadership

Act as a key connector between VIN, WNC, VCFSE organisations, community groups and wider partners, supporting a joined-up approach to community-based support.

2. VCFSE Partnership Development

Build trusted relationships and facilitate partnership working, including networks, forums, workshops and conversations between organisations with shared or complementary aims.

3. VCFSE Infrastructure Support

· Support VCFSE organisations to understand local priorities, funding opportunities, partnership expectations and how their services fit within the wider system.

4. Crisis and Resilience Fund Coordination

· Coordinate VIN’s contribution to the CRF by supporting clear communication, fair engagement, sector readiness and partnershipdevelopment, while keeping funding decision-making separate from the support role.

5. Intelligence, Insight and Place-Based Working

· Gather and use local intelligence to identify needs, gaps, duplication, strengths and opportunities, feeding insight into relevant VIN and WNC planning, reporting and governance processes.

6. Embedded Working with WNC

· Work flexibly between VIN and WNC, helping local authority colleagues understand the sector and helping the sector engage with WNC in a coordinated and appropriate way.

7. Monitoring, Reporting and Impact

· Monitor progress, maintain clear records, identify risks and produce concise updates, reports and learning summaries for VIN, WNC and relevant governance groups.

8. “Think and Do” Delivery

· Work proactively and practically, balancing strategic thinking with hands-on delivery, problem-solving and follow-through.

Salary: £12,987 (FTE £32,469)
Location: Causton Street, hybrid working
Contract type: Part-time, six months fix term contract, 14 hours per week
Requirements: No DBS required
Closing date: 20 September 2026
Interview date: 25 September 2026 (in-person)

Are you an organised administrator with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage a varied workload? We are seeking a Ministry Team Area Administrator to provide essential administrative support to the Ministry Team within the Edmonton Area.

This role plays an important part in supporting ministerial development across the Area, coordinating key processes and events, and ensuring the smooth administration of programmes that support clergy, Licensed Lay Ministers, ordinands and candidates for ministry. Working closely with the Area Director of Ministry and other ministry colleagues, you will help deliver a high-quality administrative service that supports the wider mission of the Diocese of London.

Job Summary

The Ministry Team Area Administrator provides administrative support to the Edmonton Area Ministry Team and is responsible for the efficient and effective administration of ministry-related activities across the Area. The role supports Ministerial Development Reviews, the Shared Discernment Process, curate development, training events and conferences, while maintaining strong working relationships with clergy, ordinands, candidates for ministry, training providers and diocesan colleagues.

Job responsibilities

· Coordinate and administer Ministerial Development Reviews (MDRs) for clergy and Licensed Lay Ministers.

· Support the administration of the Shared Discernment Process for candidates exploring ordained ministry.

· Provide administrative support for curates undertaking IME2 training and development.

· Organise conferences, study days, training events and residential programmes.

· Prepare agendas, meeting papers, minutes, correspondence and supporting documentation.

· Maintain accurate and confidential records in line with GDPR requirements.

Please refer to the attached Job Description for the full details on the main responsibilities.

Person Specification

· Educated to A-Level standard or equivalent.

· Experience working in an administrative role.

· Strong organisational and administrative skills with excellent attention to detail.

· Good IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office.

· High standard of literacy and numeracy.

· Ability to work effectively with confidential information.

· Right to work in the UK.

· This role does not require a DBS check.

Please refer to the attached Job Description for the full details on Person Specification.

About the London Diocesan Fund

The London Diocesan Fund (LDF) is the employment body that serves and supports the Diocese of London and Church of England. The Diocese of London comprises of c400 parishes north of the River Thames and within the M25 motorway. 

The Church of England in London is growing, vibrant and at the heart of communities throughout the capital. At the London Diocesan Fund, we seek to do everything we can to support this mission and growth, using our resources to help our parishes and chaplains to serve over 4 million people.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

The Diocese of London is committed to creating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive workforce which represents our context and wider community.

We are aware that those of Global Majority Heritage/United Kingdom Minority Ethnic (GMH/UKME), women, and disabled people are currently under-represented among our clergy and workforce, and we particularly encourage applications from those with the relevant skills and experience that will increase this representation.

Safeguarding

The Diocese of London is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Benefits of working with us

The LDF offers a supportive working environment, opportunity for career development and the following financial benefits:

• Competitive remuneration package
• 27 annual leave days to rise to 30 after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays
• 15% employer pension contribution and salary sacrifice available
• Death in service benefit x3 of basic gross salary
• Enhanced maternity leave of six months full pay, after 12 months of employment
• Season ticket loans for public transport
• Access to Benenden Health Insurance
• EAP counselling through Health Assured
• Up to £100 for eye test and contribution to spectacles
• Two additional paid days for community volunteering

Our Mission and Values

At the London Diocesan Fund, our mission is:

“To support, serve and resource all parts of the Diocese of London in enabling every Londoner to encounter the love of God in Christ.”

Our values shape how we work, make decisions, and support one another. We are looking for someone who reflects these in their approach:

· Confident- We work with clarity, competence and discipline to make timely, transparent decisions that benefit those we serve.

· Compassionate- We act with empathy, dignity and fairness, placing people at the heart of our work and responding with care.

· Creative- We approach challenges with openness and curiosity, creating space for new ideas and better ways of working.

· Connected- We communicate openly so everyone experiences one joined-up LDF, where relationships and collaboration shape how we work.

To apply:

Submit your application and CV online via Pathways. Please refer to the person specification and JD when you’re answering the application questions.

For more details, please see the full Job Description and Person Specification or visit the LDF Careers Page.

Do you believe that great organisations are built by supporting great people?

We’re looking for an experienced and people-focused HR Officer to join our friendly and ambitious team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting people who make a real difference to people’s lives every day across North and West Kent.

As our HR Officer, you’ll work closely with managers across the organisation, providing proactive support throughout the employee lifecycle. From recruitment and onboarding to employee wellbeing, learning and development, policy implementation and HR administration, you’ll help create a positive and inclusive workplace where people can thrive.

What you’ll be doing:

• Supporting recruitment campaigns and onboarding processes
• Providing HR advice and guidance to managers and colleagues
• Maintaining HR records and ensuring compliance with employment legislation
• Supporting wellbeing, engagement and learning initiatives
• Assisting with employee relations matters and policy development
• Helping us continue to build an inclusive, supportive and high-performing workplace culture

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has HR experience and a sound understanding of employment practices
• Is highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Communicates confidently and builds positive relationships
• Brings warmth, discretion and professionalism to every interaction
• Shares our commitment to supporting colleagues and delivering excellent services to our communities

Why join us?

At North & West Kent Citizens Advice & Kent Law Centre, you’ll be part of a forward-thinking charity helping thousands of people find a way forward every year. You’ll join a supportive team, contribute to meaningful work and have the opportunity to make a real impact on the experience of our staff and volunteers.

For further information, please download the job pack on our website via the Redirect button.

How to apply

Please send your CV, together with a short covering statement explaining why you are interested in the post and how your experience meets the role requirements.

There is no closing date — we are accepting applications until the position is filled. Early applications are encouraged.