Temporary jobs

ID: 1659 TESOL/TEFL Teacher

Service: The Language of Food, Food Services Team 

Salary: £28,884 - £31,698 FTE per annum (pro-rata for corresponding part-time hours)

- Additionally, £3,679 Inner London Weighting FTE per annum if London based

- OR additionally, £480 home-based allowance FTE per annum if home based

Location: Either Southend or London (part time role) or both areas (full time role)

Hours: 37 full time covering Southend and London (or 18.5 hours per week part time, covering one of the areas)

Contract: Fixed Term until end of August 2026

Job Summary:­

We are looking for an experienced TESOL/TEFL professional to deliver high-quality English language teaching to adults living in Southend and/or London. The successful postholder will deliver engaging language lessons to groups of adult learners with different levels of English within community venues. The postholder will work closely with other members of Family Action staff, particularly those working in FOOD Clubs/Stores, which support people to maximise their income, learn new recipes and try new foods. The successful candidate will play a key role within the Food Services team at Family Action, supporting individuals to develop their communication skills, confidence, and wellbeing.

Family Action & the Role’s Impact:

At Family Action we support people through change, challenge or crisis. It’s what we’ve done for over 150 years. We protect children, support young people and adults and offer direct, practical help to families and communities.

We see first-hand the power of family to shape lives, for better or worse, so we speak up for the importance of family in national and local policymaking, amplify family voices and represent the changing needs of families in the UK today.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced TESOL/TEFL Teacher to join a new project called The Language of Food, supporting local people in Southend and London to develop their English language skills.

Main Responsibilities:

The role involves, for instance: planning lessons for groups of adult learners of English, ensuring they meet learners’ needs, learning styles and language level; adapting, where necessary, existing English language materials to meet the needs of each group of learners; delivering engaging lessons, encouraging learners’ participation through demonstrating a positive and enthusiastic approach; and completing learner assessments before and after each programme, as well as monitoring each individual’s learning during the programme. (See JD and Specification for full details).

Main Requirements:

The successful candidate will:

· Have a Dip TESOL/DELTA or other similar level teaching qualification (eg PGCE including a TEFL element)

· Be experienced in delivering TESOL/TEFL sessions to groups of adults, particularly in diverse community settings (eg children’s centres)

· Have demonstrable knowledge of effective language teaching and learning strategies

· Have experience of assessing and monitoring students’ learning

· Knowledge of, or willingness to learn about, food safety and healthy eating

Appointments are subject to Family Action receiving a satisfactory disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service at Enhanced level.

(See JD and Specification for full details).

Benefits:

· An annual paid leave entitlement that commences at 25 working days, rising each April by one day, subject to a maximum of 30 working days plus bank holidays (pro rata)

· Up to 6% matched-pension contributions

· Enhanced paid sick leave and paid family leave provisions

· Eye care and winter flu jabs vouchers

· Cycle to work scheme

· Investing in your professional development with ongoing quality training and career development opportunities

We are forward looking, ambitious and committed to continuous improvement. We are a people focused, can-do organisation, which strives for excellence in all we do and operates with mutual respect.

To Apply:

Click the “Redirect to Recruiter” link above and fill out our digital application form

Closing Date:  12th February 2026 23:59 midnight

For any queries, or if you would like to discuss any aspect of the selection process or the potential for flexible working, please email: Louise Reilly, David Underwood or Michael Cowieson.

All appointments with Family Action are subject to satisfactory Safer Recruitment checks.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion:

We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process and you will be asked whether you require any adjustments if shortlisted for interview. We also make reasonable adjustments on the job, where required.

We are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all that we do and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Intersectionality is important to us and we welcome applications from ethnically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ candidates and disabled candidates. We are committed to increasing the representation of these groups at Family Action because we know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for families and children and we strive for our workforce to be truly representative of the diverse communities we support.

All candidates with a disability are welcome to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme and request priority consideration for an interview, provided they meet the essential criteria for the role.

To help remove financial barriers to working with us, we will reimburse travel costs if you are invited to attend an interview in person.

*Ordinarily Family Action appoints new starters at the starting point of the salary scale (with subsequent annual pay progression), unless you have experience that would justify appointment further up the salary scale or there are any other exceptional reasons.

At Racing Homes, we’re proud to provide safe, affordable housing for people who work in or are retired from the horseracing industry. We are committed to delivering excellent customer service and ensuring our homes meet the highest standards of safety, quality, and compliance. 

We're looking for an organised and proactive Housing Administrator to join our small, friendly team. This is a key role providing comprehensive administrative support across our housing service, coordinating repairs and maintenance, assisting with letting our empty homes and ensuring full compliance with health and safety and statutory requirements.

You’ll have real impact, helping us improve our services, support tenants, and keep everything running smoothly, so no two days will be the same.

You’ll be a first point of contact for tenants, contractors and colleagues, ensuring efficient communication and a positive customer experience. Working closely with your colleagues you’ll help us to maintain excellent service delivery and uphold our compliance standards across our 165 homes.

What you'll be doing:

• Coordinate day to day housing administration including lettings, tenancy updates, and customer enquiries.
• Administer and monitor repair and maintenance, raising works orders, liaising with contractors, processing invoices, and updating tenants.
• Assist with our empty homes from tenancy termination through to re-let.
• Support the delivery and monitoring of all compliance activities, including gas, electrical, fire, legionella, and asbestos safety checks.
• Maintain records and produce reports.
• Assist with income collection and rent administration.
• Contribute to a positive customer experience by supporting the housing team with engagement, communication, and service delivery.

This role requires travel to our housing schemes in Newmarket, with flexibility to work some evenings and weekends.

About you

Prior experience in housing, property management, or a similar administrative role is highly desirable, particularly with exposure to repairs, voids, and compliance processes.

However, we recognise that excellent candidates don’t always follow a single career path. If you can demonstrate strong transferable skills such as managing complex workloads, liaising with customers and suppliers, and maintaining accurate records we’d encourage you to apply.

You don’t need to know everything on day one, but the following will help:

• Experience in housing administration, repairs coordination or compliance monitoring.
• Knowledge of health and safety requirements for residential properties.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and IT skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a small collaborative team.
• Customer focused approach and commitment to continuous improvement
• A proactive, people-focused mindset with a passion for quality housing
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Why join us?

• A friendly, supportive team where you can truly shape how things are done.
• An environment where your work will be genuinely valued by tenants who take pride in their homes and communities.
• Flexibility, autonomy, and opportunities to grow professionally in a respected national charity.

You will be offered a competitive salary, employer pension scheme, 25 days annual leave (rising to 28 with long-service) plus bank holidays, flexible working patterns to ensure a healthy work-life balance, income protection insurance, life assurance, tickets to almost all race meetings at Jockey Club racecourses, twice-yearly two-day staff training and team building events along with a range of other employee wellbeing initiatives. 

As a group, wellbeing is at the forefront of all we do. We aim to be a leading employer in the industry and make sure everyone at Racing Welfare has the opportunity to thrive.

We’d love to hear from you. Please apply with your CV and a short cover letter explaining why you’re a great fit.

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for full details about the role. 

We welcome enquiries from everyone and value diversity in our workforce. The closing date for this role is 22 February 2026. We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date if we receive a large number of suitable applications.

Racing Homes is committed to safeguarding and will always recruit all personnel in line with government guidelines, relevant legislation, and the Charity Commission's best practice guidance.

This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. We only ask applicants to disclose convictions which are not yet spent under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974

Racing Welfare’s Safeguarding Statement of Intent (applicable to Racing Homes) can be found on our website.

Racing Welfare/ Racing Homes is an equal opportunities employer.

Role Overview: Reporting to the CEO, the Senior Fundraiser will lead funding  applications, relationship-building with donors and stakeholders, and the development of systems and tools to support sustainable growth and income generation through fundraising.

Role Tasks and Responsibilities: 

Strategic Planning and Leadership:

• Inform development of a comprehensive fundraising strategy aligned with the charity’s mission, long-term goals, and emerging priorities.
• Identify and develop fundraising-related policies and procedures to ensure compliance and best practice.
• Provide strategic advice to the CEO on funder requirements, including appropriate metrics, outcomes, and impact reporting expectations.

Fundraising and Income Generation:

• Develop a detailed fundraising blueprint, outlining language, approach, and strategy for each voluntary income stream (e.g. Trusts and Foundations, Individual Giving, Legacy, Corporate Partnerships).
• Identify, develop, and submit funding bids and proposals.
• Ensure that the charity's website and digital channels are optimised to support fundraising efforts, including donor journey mapping and supporter newsletters.
• Develop, launch, and oversee a legacy donation programme, including campaign planning.
• Use and develop AI ‘training’ document/s to enhance the efficiency and quality of funding applications.

Relationship Building and Stakeholder Engagement:

• Map and cultivate relationships with donors, funders, members, and other stakeholders, including individuals within the network who have capacity to give.                                                       
• Attend the board’s fundraising subcommittee, working closely with the CEO and trustee board subcommittee representative to agree agendas and facilitate meetings.
• Provide regular updates to the CEO on fundraising progress, opportunities, challenges, and risks.
   

 Operational Development and Systems:

• Support the adoption and use of Beacon (CRM platform), contributing to the development of internal fundraising systems and processes.
   

General Responsibilities

• Uphold and promote EoLDUK’s mission, values, and policies.
• Maintain discretion and confidentiality in all professional matters.
• Undertake additional duties related to fundraising as required by the EoLDUK CEO and Board.

Person Specification

 Essential Requirements

• Based in and has permission to work in the UK
• Demonstrable success in securing high-value funding
• Excellent verbal/written communication and persuasive writing skills for making compelling cases and reports to diverse audiences
• Understanding of EoLDUK’s work, mission, ethos and ability to represent it clearly and professionally
• Reliable, detail-orientated, and organised
• Self-motivated and able to work independently
• Strong IT capabilities (e.g., Microsoft Office, completing online applications, using AI tools to streamline application drafting)
• Demonstrates commitment to EoLDUK’s mission
• Experience of using and maintaining a fundraising database 

 Desirable

• Previous experience of developing fundraising strategy
• Previous experience of using a CRM system to manage fundraising 
• Previous experience of using AI tools for funding applications

Hundreds of inspiring events. Thousands of participants. One clear purpose. 

Events assistants (Scotland and North East) 

Salary £13.80 per hour 

Reports to: Events Manager 

Department: Marketing, Fundraising & Engagement 

Contract: 4 x Casual contracts (Scotland) 2 x Casual contracts (North East). May to October 2026 

Hours: Shift times will vary depending on the size and type of event you are covering. Events take place between May and October and our events assistants work 6-8 events across that period with shifts between 7-12 hours. 

Location: Covering Scotland from the central belt, up to Inverness and Aberdeen, including Glasgow and Edinburgh , Belfast, Carlisle and the North East of England from Newcastle down to Middlesbrough and Darlington.

Closing date: 02nd February 2026 23:55 

Interview date: Interviews will be held in person week commencing 23rd February 2026 (invites will be sent out 16th February)

Training date: Compulsory paid training taking place on Tuesday 14th and Wednesday 15th April 2026, in Yarnfield, Staffordshire with travel, accommodation and food included. 

At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer. 

We’re looking for passionate events assistants to work in Cancer Research UK’s Marketing, Fundraising and Engagement team. You’ll be acting as an ambassador for Cancer Research UK, supporting the delivery of our events season including well-known events such as Race for Life, Pretty Muddy, Big Hike and Shine Night Walk. There will also be opportunities to work at third-party sports events such as the London Marathon, Manchester Marathon, Royal Parks Half Marathon, and many others. 

In a lively, vibrant working environment, you’ll discover something new every day, whether it’s a new course, a new community or a talent you never knew you had. 

You’ll also be surrounded by people who are as dedicated to beating cancer as you are. 

You can learn more about our fantastic teams on our event opportunities.

What will I be doing? 

• Supporting the event manager in the delivery of large-scale and logistically complex events. 

• Managing a large and diverse team of volunteers. 

• Taking responsibility in a key role at events as Course, Obstacle or Merchandise Manager or covering Start/Finish and Site management 

• Manage operational responsibilities including setting up and dismantling equipment ensuring health and safety guidelines are prioritised. 

• Providing support and encouragement to Cancer Research UK participants at cheer points or post-event support at regional third-party sports events. 

What skills are you looking for? 

• A passion for events. 

• Adaptability to changing situations with the ability to work on your own initiative. 

• The ability to solve problems and respond to opportunities and challenges. 

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport with a range of people. 

• Confidence to represent Cancer Research UK publicly. 

• Good organisation and prioritisation skills. 

• Resilience and reliability to remain calm under pressure and consistently deliver high-quality results. 

• It’s a physical role . You will spend all of Event Day on your feet, which can be between 7 and 12 hours, inclusive of breaks. At all events you will be required to unload a van of equipment, put up marquees and move boxes of event equipment around the event site.

What else do I need to know?  

• This role mostly takes place on weekends making it easy to fit around some jobs and/or studies. 

• We work in all weather conditions, and our shifts cover some night-time events. 

• We work across 5 geographical ‘divisions’ in the North and South. When submitting an application you will need to apply to the division where you live (if you are away studying, have a think about where you will be based during May-October). You’ll need to live within the divisional boundaries and you’ll need to travel across that division to cover the events in your area. Most events will include an overnight stay away from home. All travel and accommodation will be booked and paid for you. 

• While driving and having access to a car is not a necessity for the role, it does help and in some circumstances, you may be asked to use your car to help set up the route for some events. 

Hundreds of inspiring events. Thousands of participants. One clear purpose. 

Events assistants (York, Leeds) 

Salary £13.80 per hour

Reports to: Events Manager 

Department: Marketing, Fundraising & Engagement 

Contract: 2 x Casual contracts. 1 May to October 2026 

Hours: Shift times will vary depending on the size and type of event you are covering. Events take place between May and October and our events assistants work 6-8 events across that period with shifts between 7-12 hours. 

Location: We are looking for people based around York or Leeds to help cover events across the North and North West. The North includes all areas of Yorkshire from the North Yorkshire Moors down to and including the Peak District and Chesterfield. The North West includes West Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Merseyside and North Wales as far as Caernarfon.

Closing date: 02nd February 2026 23:55 

Interview date: Interviews will be held in person week commencing 23rd February 2026 (invites will be sent out 16th February)

Training date: Compulsory paid training taking place on Tuesday 14th and Wednesday 15th April 2026, in Yarnfield, Staffordshire with travel, accommodation and food included. 

At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer. 

We’re looking for passionate events assistants to work in Cancer Research UK’s Marketing, Fundraising and Engagement team. You’ll be acting as an ambassador for Cancer Research UK, supporting the delivery of our events season including well-known events such as Race for Life, Pretty Muddy, Big Hike and Shine Night Walk. There will also be opportunities to work at third-party sports events such as the London Marathon, Manchester Marathon, Royal Parks Half Marathon, and many others. 

In a lively, vibrant working environment, you’ll discover something new every day, whether it’s a new course, a new community or a talent you never knew you had. 

You’ll also be surrounded by people who are as dedicated to beating cancer as you are. 

You can learn more about our fantastic teams on our event opportunities. 

What will I be doing? 

• Supporting the event manager in the delivery of large-scale and logistically complex events. 

• Managing a large and diverse team of volunteers. 

• Taking responsibility in a key role at events as Course, Obstacle or Merchandise Manager or covering Start/Finish and Site management 

• Manage operational responsibilities including setting up and dismantling equipment ensuring health and safety guidelines are prioritised. 

• Providing support and encouragement to Cancer Research UK participants at cheer points or post-event support at regional third-party sports events. 

What skills are you looking for? 

• A passion for events. 

• Adaptability to changing situations with the ability to work on your own initiative. 

• The ability to solve problems and respond to opportunities and challenges. 

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport with a range of people. 

• Confidence to represent Cancer Research UK publicly. 

• Good organisation and prioritisation skills. 

• Resilience and reliability to remain calm under pressure and consistently deliver high-quality results. 

• It’s a physical role . You will spend all of Event Day on your feet, which can be between 7 and 12 hours, inclusive of breaks. At all events you will be required to unload a van of equipment, put up marquees and move boxes of event equipment around the event site.

What else do I need to know?  

• This role mostly takes place on weekends making it easy to fit around some jobs and/or studies. 

• We work in all weather conditions, and our shifts cover some night-time events. 

• We work across 5 geographical ‘divisions’ in the North and South. When submitting an application you will need to apply to the division where you live (if you are away studying, have a think about where you will be based during May-October). You’ll need to live within the divisional boundaries and you’ll need to travel across that division to cover the events in your area. Most events will include an overnight stay away from home. All travel and accommodation will be booked and paid for you. 

• While driving and having access to a car is not a necessity for the role, it does help and in some circumstances, you may be asked to use your car to help set up the route for some events. 

Our organisation values are designed to guide all that we do. 

Bold: Act with ambition, courage and determination   

Credible: Act with rigour and professionalism    

Human: Act to have a positive impact on people   

Together: Act inclusively and collaboratively 

We’re looking for people who can believe in and embody these organisation values and can use them to drive forward progress against our mission to beat cancer. 

What will I gain? 

Each and every one of our employees contributes to our progress and is supporting our work to beat cancer. We think that’s impressive. 

In return, we make sure you are supported by a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools, policies and processes to enable you to do your job well. 

Our benefits package includes a substantial retirement plan, a generous and flexible leave allowance, discounts on anything from travel to technology, gym membership, and much more. 

We don’t forget people have lives outside of work too and so we actively encourage a flexible working culture. 

Our work – from funding cutting-edge research to developing public policy – will change the world. It’s exciting to be part of our team. 

Events assistants (Central & East England) 

Salary £13.80 per hour

Reports to: Events Manager 

Department: Marketing, Fundraising & Engagement 

Contract: 12 x Casual contracts. 1 May to October 2026 

Hours: Shift times will vary depending on the size and type of event you are covering. Events take place between May and October and our events assistants work 6-8 events across that period with shifts between 7-12 hours. 

Location:  This covers East Midlands, West Midlands, Staffordshire, Central & East of England: covering Birmingham, Stoke, Nottingham, Derby, Leicester, Bedfordshire, Oxfordshire, Northampton, Milton Keynes, Cambridge, Norwich, Ipswich and Peterborough.  

Closing date: 02nd February 2026 23:55 

Interview date: Interviews will be held in person week commencing 23rd February 2026 (invites will be sent out 16th February)

Training date: Compulsory paid training taking place on Tuesday 14th and Wednesday 15th April 2026, in Yarnfield, Staffordshire with travel, accommodation and food included. 

At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer. 

We’re looking for passionate events assistants to work in Cancer Research UK’s Marketing, Fundraising and Engagement team. You’ll be acting as an ambassador for Cancer Research UK, supporting the delivery of our events season including well-known events such as Race for Life, Pretty Muddy, Big Hike and Shine Night Walk. There will also be opportunities to work at third-party sports events such as the London Marathon, Manchester Marathon, Royal Parks Half Marathon, and many others. 

In a lively, vibrant working environment, you’ll discover something new every day, whether it’s a new course, a new community or a talent you never knew you had. 

You’ll also be surrounded by people who are as dedicated to beating cancer as you are. 

You can learn more about our fantastic teams on our event opportunities. Click here 

What will I be doing? 

• Supporting the event manager in the delivery of large-scale and logistically complex events. 

• Managing a large and diverse team of volunteers. 

• Taking responsibility in a key role at events as Course, Obstacle or Merchandise Manager or covering Start/Finish and Site management 

• Manage operational responsibilities including setting up and dismantling equipment ensuring health and safety guidelines are prioritised. 

• Providing support and encouragement to Cancer Research UK participants at cheer points or post-event support at regional third-party sports events. 

What skills are you looking for? 

• A passion for events. 

• Adaptability to changing situations with the ability to work on your own initiative. 

• The ability to solve problems and respond to opportunities and challenges. 

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport with a range of people. 

• Confidence to represent Cancer Research UK publicly. 

• Good organisation and prioritisation skills. 

• Resilience and reliability to remain calm under pressure and consistently deliver high-quality results. 

• It’s a physical role . You will spend all of Event Day on your feet, which can be between 7 and 12 hours, inclusive of breaks. At all events you will be required to unload a van of equipment, put up marquees and move boxes of event equipment around the event site.

What else do I need to know?  

• This role mostly takes place on weekends making it easy to fit around some jobs and/or studies. 

• We work in all weather conditions, and our shifts cover some night-time events. 

• We work across 5 geographical ‘divisions’ in the North and South. When submitting an application you will need to apply to the division where you live (if you are away studying, have a think about where you will be based during May-October). You’ll need to live within the divisional boundaries and you’ll need to travel across that division to cover the events in your area. Most events will include an overnight stay away from home. All travel and accommodation will be booked and paid for you. 

• While driving and having access to a car is not a necessity for the role, it does help and in some circumstances, you may be asked to use your car to help set up the route for some events. 

Hundreds of inspiring events. Thousands of participants. One clear purpose. 

Events assistants (South West & Wales) 

Salary £13.80 per hour 

Reports to: Events Manager 

Department: Marketing, Fundraising & Engagement 

Contract: 10 x Casual contracts. 1 May to October 2026 

Hours: Shift times will vary depending on the size and type of event you are covering. Events take place between May and October and our events assistants work 6-8 events across that period with shifts between 7-12 hours. 

Location:  Covering Wales, Shires, South & South West of England: Covering the Welsh coast from Aberystwyth to Cwmbran, Devon, Cornwall, Somerset, Dorset, Hampshire, Channel Islands, Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, Herefordshire. The border includes Swindon and Portsmouth as our furthest East locations

Closing date: 2 February 2026 23:55 

Interview date: Interviews will be held in person week commencing 23rd February 2026 (invites will be sent out 16th February)

Training date: Compulsory paid training taking place on Tuesday 14th and Wednesday 15th April 2026, in Yarnfield, Staffordshire with travel, accommodation and food included. 

At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer. 

We’re looking for passionate events assistants to work in Cancer Research UK’s Marketing, Fundraising and Engagement team. You’ll be acting as an ambassador for Cancer Research UK, supporting the delivery of our events season including well-known events such as Race for Life, Pretty Muddy, Big Hike and Shine Night Walk. There will also be opportunities to work at third-party sports events such as the London Marathon, Manchester Marathon, Royal Parks Half Marathon, and many others. 

In a lively, vibrant working environment, you’ll discover something new every day, whether it’s a new course, a new community or a talent you never knew you had. 

You’ll also be surrounded by people who are as dedicated to beating cancer as you are. 

You can learn more about our fantastic teams on our event opportunities.

What will I be doing? 

• Supporting the event manager in the delivery of large-scale and logistically complex events. 

• Managing a large and diverse team of volunteers. 

• Taking responsibility in a key role at events as Course, Obstacle or Merchandise Manager or covering Start/Finish and Site management 

• Manage operational responsibilities including setting up and dismantling equipment ensuring health and safety guidelines are prioritised. 

• Providing support and encouragement to Cancer Research UK participants at cheer points or post-event support at regional third-party sports events. 

What skills are you looking for? 

• A passion for events. 

• Adaptability to changing situations with the ability to work on your own initiative. 

• The ability to solve problems and respond to opportunities and challenges. 

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport with a range of people. 

• Confidence to represent Cancer Research UK publicly. 

• Good organisation and prioritisation skills. 

• Resilience and reliability to remain calm under pressure and consistently deliver high-quality results. 

• It’s a physical role . You will spend all of Event Day on your feet, which can be between 7 and 12 hours, inclusive of breaks. At all events you will be required to unload a van of equipment, put up marquees and move boxes of event equipment around the event site.

What else do I need to know?  

• This role mostly takes place on weekends making it easy to fit around some jobs and/or studies. 

• We work in all weather conditions, and our shifts cover some night-time events. 

• We work across 5 geographical ‘divisions’ in the North and South. When submitting an application you will need to apply to the division where you live (if you are away studying, have a think about where you will be based during May-October). You’ll need to live within the divisional boundaries and you’ll need to travel across that division to cover the events in your area. Most events will include an overnight stay away from home. All travel and accommodation will be booked and paid for you. 

• While driving and having access to a car is not a necessity for the role, it does help and in some circumstances, you may be asked to use your car to help set up the route for some events. 

Harris Hill is seeking an interim Communications Assistant for 12 weeks, to start 13th March, supporting a busy media team.

Duties:
Act as the first point of contact for journalists calling and emailing the press office, following up and assigning press requests and enquiries to the team as appropriate.
Compile and distribute a news summary to staff and key international stakeholders, featuring organisational coverage and related news stories each morning.
Undertake the monitoring of the organisation within the media, including recording TV news, assisting in the daily monitoring of print, online, digital, social and broadcast coverage.
Log, monitor and evaluate all media coverage that the press team secures.
Produce general and specific reports of media coverage, as needed.
Share weekly priorities with relevant internal teams on a weekly basis.
Demonstrate and model a commitment to our shared values, behaviours and inclusive practices (known as Our Shared Commitment) in all aspects of your work.

Relevant experience
Experience of providing effective administrative support to a busy team.
Experience of using Microsoft Office packages.
Experience of media monitoring databases such as Onclusive is desirable.

Specific knowledge and skills
Basic knowledge of media relations and an interest in international development issues.
Skilled at managing tricky enquiries and dealing tactfully and efficiently with enquiries from external contacts, including at a senior level.

The role will require one day per week in their London office, which will be a Wednesday.

If you are available and interested, please get in touch.

Events assistants (Kent, Sussex)

Salary £13.80 per hour + benefits 

Reports to: Events Manager 

Department: Marketing, Fundraising & Engagement 

Contract: 10 Casual contracts. 1 May to October 2026 

Hours: Shift times will vary depending on the size and type of event you are covering. Events take place between May and October and our events assistants work 6-8 events across that period with shifts between 7-12 hours. 

Location: London and South East

Closing date: 2 February 2026 23:55 

Interview date: Interviews will be held in person week commencing 23rd February 2026 (invites will be sent out 16th February)

Training date: Compulsory paid training taking place on Tuesday 14th and Wednesday 15th April 2025, in Yarnfield, Staffordshire with travel, accommodation and food included. 

At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer. 

We’re looking for passionate events assistants to work in Cancer Research UK’s Marketing, Fundraising and Engagement team. You’ll be acting as an ambassador for Cancer Research UK, supporting the delivery of our events season including well-known events such as Race for Life, Pretty Muddy, Big Hike and Shine Night Walk. There will also be opportunities to work at third-party sports events such as the London Marathon, Manchester Marathon, Royal Parks Half Marathon, and many others. 

In a lively, vibrant working environment, you’ll discover something new every day, whether it’s a new course, a new community or a talent you never knew you had. 

You’ll also be surrounded by people who are as dedicated to beating cancer as you are. 

You can learn more about our fantastic teams on our event opportunities. Click here 

What will I be doing? 

• Supporting the event manager in the delivery of large-scale and logistically complex events. 

• Managing a large and diverse team of volunteers. 

• Taking responsibility in a key role at events as Course, Obstacle or Merchandise Manager or covering Start/Finish and Site management 

• Manage operational responsibilities including setting up and dismantling equipment ensuring health and safety guidelines are prioritised. 

• Providing support and encouragement to Cancer Research UK participants at cheer points or post-event support at regional third-party sports events. 

What skills are you looking for? 

• A passion for events. 

• Adaptability to changing situations with the ability to work on your own initiative. 

• The ability to solve problems and respond to opportunities and challenges. 

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport with a range of people. 

• Confidence to represent Cancer Research UK publicly. 

• Good organisation and prioritisation skills. 

• Resilience and reliability to remain calm under pressure and consistently deliver high-quality results. 

• It’s a physical role . You will spend all of Event Day on your feet, which can be between 7 and 12 hours, inclusive of breaks. At all events you will be required to unload a van of equipment, put up marquees and move boxes of event equipment around the event site.

What else do I need to know?  

• This role mostly takes place on weekends making it easy to fit around some jobs and/or studies. 

• We work in all weather conditions, and our shifts cover some night-time events. 

• We work across 5 geographical ‘divisions’ in the North and South. When submitting an application you will need to apply to the division where you live (if you are away studying, have a think about where you will be based during May-October). You’ll need to live within the divisional boundaries and you’ll need to travel across that division to cover the events in your area. Most events will include an overnight stay away from home. All travel and accommodation will be booked and paid for you. 

• While driving and having access to a car is not a necessity for the role, it does help and in some circumstances, you may be asked to use your car to help set up the route for some events. 

Our organisation values are designed to guide all that we do. 

Bold: Act with ambition, courage and determination   

Credible: Act with rigour and professionalism    

Human: Act to have a positive impact on people   

Together: Act inclusively and collaboratively 

We’re looking for people who can believe in and embody these organisation values and can use them to drive forward progress against our mission to beat cancer. 

What will I gain? 

Each and every one of our employees contributes to our progress and is supporting our work to beat cancer. We think that’s impressive. 

In return, we make sure you are supported by a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools, policies and processes to enable you to do your job well. 

Our benefits package includes a substantial retirement plan, a generous and flexible leave allowance, discounts on anything from travel to technology, gym membership, and much more. 

We don’t forget people have lives outside of work too and so we actively encourage a flexible working culture. 

Our work – from funding cutting-edge research to developing public policy – will change the world. It’s exciting to be part of our team.

We are delighted to be supporting a leading London-based university in their search for an Education Technology Manager to join their team. This is a full-time role, offered on a temporary basis running to the end of March 2026, with a hybrid working schedule of 2-days per week onsite in Central London.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong technical expertise and a passion for enhancing learning through innovative digital solutions.

Key Responsibilities for this role include:

• Managing the annual course rollout on Canvas and ensuring compliance with programme standards.
• Providing technical support, training, and guidance to faculty, staff, and students on the effective use of educational technologies.
• Supporting attendance monitoring systems and producing reports for stakeholders.
• Collaborating with academic and professional services teams to deliver high-quality learning experiences.
• Leading and contributing to EdTech projects, process improvements, and digital transformation initiatives.
• Monitoring trends in educational technology and recommending new tools and features.

To be considered for this position, you will have:

• Experience working in Higher Education and managing VLE/LMS platforms (e.g., Canvas, Blackboard, Moodle).
• Strong technical skills, including familiarity with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Excellent organisational and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proven ability to manage projects and deliver to tight deadlines.
• A collaborative approach and confidence in training and supporting diverse user groups.

If you're a proactive and detail-oriented professional looking to make an impact in a world-class academic environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Please apply below and submit your CV in Word format.

As a specialist Recruitment Practice, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.

In the decade to 2030 we aim for 30% of Suffolk to be connected and well looked after for nature, and for 1 in 4 people in Suffolk to be actively helping to make that happen. This role helps build the supporter power to get us there by delivering an excellent membership experience & ensuring our members feel valued, informed and connected to the work of Suffolk Wildlife Trust.

The post holder will take responsibility for the efficient day-to-day administration of the Trust’s membership schemes, using the Charity CRM database to maintain accurate contact & financial records in line with GDPR. This includes processing new, renewing and lapsed memberships, handling payments ( Direct Debits, PayPal & Gift Aid) and providing consistently high-quality communication with members through enquiries, welcome packs, renewal reminders and supporter care.

You’ll also support member growth and retention by helping deliver key supporter journey communications, thanking activity and retention projects, and by liaising with external partners such as the membership recruitment agency. Alongside this, you’ll help co-ordinate membership resources such as welcome packs, leaflets and magazine mail-outs (working with the volunteer delivery network), and contribute to continuous improvement in data quality, reporting and processes to strengthen our systems and supporter relationships.

To succeed in this role, you’ll be committed to Suffolk Wildlife Trust’s mission and bring a proactive, ‘can-do’ approach. You’ll have experience in an administrative, office or customer service role, with strong organisation, attention to detail and a methodical approach to maintaining accurate records.

You’ll be confident using Microsoft 365 and databases/systems with an understanding of GDPR and data protection. You’ll communicate professionally and warmly by phone and in writing, handling confidential information and difficult conversations with sensitivity. Willingness to learn Direct Debits, Gift Aid and charity income processes is essential; charity/membership sector experience is desirable.

This is a maternity cover role to cover a period of maternity leave (up to one year) working 22.5 hours per week over three days (office hours are Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 5:00pm) based at Brooke House in Ashbocking. There may be opportunity for the role to become a permanent contract. We operate flexible homeworking arrangements where colleagues spend more time working together than homeworking. The starting salary is £14,398.80 per annum pro-rata (FTE £23,998.00).

To apply for this opportunity, please submit an application via our website by 9:00am on Tuesday 17 February 2026. The application process will include uploading a CV and optional cover letter. The interviews are planned for Monday 23 February 2026 at Brooke House. 

Annual leave entitlement starts at 33 days per annum (including Bank Holidays), increasing annually to 38 days plus employees receive an extra day off for their birthday. We offer a 9% employer pension contribution with no employee contribution required, free 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme, free life insurance from day one of employment, free access to a private GP and discounts at high street retailers. Staff can also enjoy a 10% discount in our visitor centre cafes, including retail.

Suffolk Wildlife Trust is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone is welcome. As a conservation charity, we recognise the importance of diversity in both nature and our workforce of staff and volunteers. We strive to ensure that everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute to our vision of “A Wilder Suffolk where nature is thriving and abundant because everyone is doing more to help”.

We are seeking a Network and Events Officer (maternity cover) to support the delivery of New Local’s vibrant peer-learning network and commercial events programme, creating inclusive, high-quality experiences for members and partners. By providing strong operational and logistical support, the role ensures that events and member sessions run seamlessly and that all participants feel welcomed, heard, and well looked after. Working collaboratively with the Networks & Events team, the postholder will help shape and deliver event and engagement strategies that maximise impact. 

Your job will include: 

• Event planning and delivery 
  Support the planning and delivery of high-quality, inclusive events and online sessions that engage our network and wider audiences. Working closely with the Head of Events, including on Stronger Things, you will help ensure events deliver maximum value and impact for members and partners. 

• Event production 
  Act as the on-the-day producer for events and online sessions, managing logistics, technology platforms, and suppliers to deliver a seamless and professional experience. You will ensure participants have a smooth, engaging experience from start to finish. 

• Network development and engagement 
  You will support invoicing, membership renewals, and onboarding processes, contributing to the growth and sustainability of the network while building strong relationships, driving engagement and responding to the evolving needs of members. 

• Insight and data management 
  Maintain accurate and effective use of the CRM system, recognising the importance of high-quality data in shaping our offer and communications. You will analyse data to identify trends, generate insights, and support data-driven decision-making that strengthens engagement with members and wider audiences. 

• Stakeholder collaboration 
  Work proactively and positively with a range of stakeholders, including partners, sponsors, and colleagues, before, during, and after events to foster effective collaboration and long-term relationships. 

• Communications and outreach 
  Support the delivery of engaging communications that promote commercial events and the network. This includes creating invitations, sharing updates, and working with communications colleagues to highlight key moments and learning across our channels. 

• Sector awareness and innovation 
  Stay informed about developments across the sector and contribute ideas and inspiration to help ensure our work remains relevant, responsive, and forward-looking. 

Please visit our website for the full job description and details on how to apply. 

Deadline for applications is 9 February 2026.

Candidates will be contacted for interview by 16 February 2026. 

First round interviews will be held week commencing 23 February 2026 and will include a task. 

Start date to be agreed. 

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Head of Communications to come and join our team providing maternity cover until January 2027 during a period of organisational growth.

Location – This role is mainly working from home with one day a week in our London office (usually a Monday). Occasional travel to our other programme sites (currently Stoke-On-Trent, Redcar, Middlesbrough and Scotland) will also be required.

Salary – Circa £60,000

Employment Type – Fixed term until January 2027, 35 hours per week

Team – Communications team

About you

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate the following:

· Strong experience in strategic communications, ideally within a start-up, growing, complex or place-based organisation.

· Experience setting up and embedding communications functions, including establishing foundations and building approaches as priorities evolve.

· Significant experience in people leadership, including developing others and building a strong, collaborative working culture.

· Experience influencing senior stakeholders and working with an SLT, including supporting government policy, media, funding and influence related activity.

· Strong content, storytelling and copywriting expertise and the ability to communicate a clear organisational narrative.

About the role

The responsibilities of this role include:

· Overseeing and ensuring the delivery of national and local communications strategies and plans, including national content activity and priority local campaigns and stakeholder engagement.

· Leading the set-up and embedding of new place-based communications functions.

· Leading and overseeing the planning and delivery of Thrive at Five’s 2026 Impact Report, communications relating to evaluations and learning, and our fifth-year anniversary, working closely with evaluation and fundraising colleagues.

· Maintaining and strengthening relationships with key national and local stakeholders in line with our communications strategy and goals.

· Providing professional and operational leadership and coaching to the wider Communications team to ensure they deliver to a high standard.

About us

Thrive at Five is a national charity focused on giving every child the best possible start in life. We know the foundations for life and learning are built in the earliest years, from pregnancy to five. By working alongside families, communities and local partners, we help build stronger, more connected support for parents, so more children get what they need to thrive and reach a good level of development by age five.

Thrive at Five is a relatively young organisation but with an already strong national and political profile, having been called out in Parliament for our ways of working in Stoke-on-Trent and invited to be interviewed at the 2025 Civil Society Summit by the Secretary of State for Education. We have grown rapidly in our first four years, with a growing team of nearly 40 across the country. 2026 will be a year of further growth and milestones for the charity as we celebrate our fifth-year anniversary and expand into our third and fourth regions. This will involve recruiting for a new teams, establishing our programmes and beginning to co-design and implement our work in partnership with communities.

About our benefits

· Pension contributions – We will contribute 3% and you can contribute 5% towards your pension through NEST.

· Hybrid working with one anchor day a week in our central London office near to Victoria train station, coach station and underground.

· 25 annual leave days per year plus bank holidays.

· In addition to your laptop and phone provided by us, you can also receive a £100 contribution towards your home-working set up.

· £100 contribution towards your professional body membership

Please note that as this role is subject to a successful Basic Level Disclosure check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). If you have any unspent convictions, but wish to apply for this role, please advise us in your application. The successful candidate will also need to provide satisfactory references and current right to work in the UK.

To apply for this role, please submit your cover letter and CV by following the Apply Now button. Applications will be reviewed and shortlisted as they are received. While the closing date is midnight on Wednesday, 18 February 2026, we may close the vacancy earlier if a suitable candidate is identified.

This is a fixed term, maternity cover role (for up to 12 months). 

The Role

We’re looking for a super-organised, people-friendly administrator to help keep our Digital, Marketing and Business Enterprise teams running smoothly.

You’ll be right at the heart of our digital activity, triaging requests, managing web and marketing tasks, and helping make sure work is prioritised, tracked and delivered on time. You’ll be the go-to person who helps turn ideas and requests into clear actions, while also providing wider admin support that keeps everything ticking along behind the scenes.

If you enjoy variety, like bringing order to busy workloads, and get satisfaction from helping teams do their best work, this role is for you! 

About You

You’re organised, proactive and enjoy making things happen.

You’re confident communicating with a wide range of people, happy juggling different tasks, and calm when things get busy. You don’t need to be a digital expert, but you’re curious, keen to learn new systems, and comfortable using that knowledge to help triage queries and solve problems.

You’ll have experience in an admin or coordination role, be comfortable working with digital tools and shared systems, and enjoy being the person who brings clarity, structure and a positive energy to the team. 

About Us

We are the University of Southampton Students' Union (SUSU) – independent from the University and run by students, for students. Our vision is simple:  SUSU is here to enrich the life of every student. We are a workplace that’s buzzing with life, ideas, and opportunities – where your work directly shapes the student experience. 

As part of our team, you'll enjoy:

• Salary of £24,362 per annum
• Generous paid holiday - 24 days per year, plus 8 closure days (around Easter, August and Christmas) on top of 8 bank holidays.
• Defined contributions pension scheme
• Travel perks – discounted UniLink and Blue Star bus passes

To find out more, visit our website.

Apply Now

You can easily apply using your CV and covering letter by clicking on 'Apply Now'. 

Closing Date: 10am, Friday 20 February 2026

Interview Date: 2 March 2026

Please note feedback will not be provided if you are not shortlisted for interview.   

SUSU is an equal opportunities employer that values a diverse workforce and we want to reflect the student body that we represent. We value diversity, promote equality and challenge discrimination and will ensure that our recruitment activities are mindful of equality and diversity matters.