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Manage all new donor streams for the Trust, including mail, email, regular giving, mid-value supporters, and legacy prospects, while delivering multi-channel campaigns and creating strong welcome journeys. Convert one-off donors into regular givers, ensure smooth transition to long-term stewardship, and develop strategies to grow legacy and in-memory giving.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 This role’s primary responsibilities will be as follows:

 1. Develop and implement the Trust’s strategy across regular giving, one of donors, mid value and legacy pledgers to acquire and steward new donors. Working with the other Individual Giving Manager and in consultation with the Head of Fundraising and Communications.

2. Prepare and monitor the annual income and expenditure budget with support from the Head of Fundraising.

3. Responsible for delivering existing integrated campaigns spanning direct-mail, partially addressed mail, inserts, telephone acquisition and digital channels against the agreed schedules, targets and budgets.

4. Work closely with the Database Manager (and relevant agencies) on criteria for data selections, data extractions and supply.

5. Measure attrition in key acquisition groups as well as other key metrics on an ongoing basis and develop strategies to reactivate and mitigate against donor attrition.

6. Work with a creative agency on campaigns across all Individual Giving streams, testing and adapting regularly to optimise results.

7. Work with the other Individual Giving Manager focused on retention, Database Manager and the appointed fulfilment house to ensure that supporters are managed to the highest level of donor care standards and GDPR guidelines. 

8. Continue to develop the regular giving acquisition proposition to grow each segment of supporters and negate attrition.

9. Maximise Gift Aid income from the acquisition appeals.

10. Working with Legacy Administration team lead on legacy marketing.

11. Remain current on developments to GDPR, especially to consent and ensure all campaigns comply with those guidelines.

12. As appropriate, to support and participate in any fundraising event organised by the Trust.

13.  Undertake other tasks as appropriate as directed by the Head of Fundraising & Communications.

About Us

Learning with Parents supports all families to have positive learning interactions together. We drive inclusive parental engagement by partnering with schools and leading the sector through learning what works.

By partnering with primary schools, we support thousands of families across the UK to enjoy learning together at home. Our child-led videos and hands-on family activities replace traditional homework. Through behavioural insight research, innovative technology and teacher training we ensure that as many families as possible are supported effectively.

We are working to improve parental engagement across the sector, by producing evidence of parents’ impact and generating insights into how schools can best support them. Learnings are disseminated through the Parental Engagement Forum and amplified through the Fair Education Alliance.

About the Role

The Operations Coordinator will play a key role across the charity, supporting the smooth running of Learning with Parents’ core functions during a period of growth and enabling the team to effectively deliver our programmes and achieve impact for disadvantaged families. 

In particular, they will assist the Operations team with HR and recruitment processes, providing additional administrative capacity and supporting our finance functions. They will also provide essential administrative support for the Schools team, including supporting with responding parent and teacher queries, maintaining CRM systems and issuing invoices. 

Core areas of responsibility

Financial Systems

• Support with accounting and financial systems, including: monthly reconciliations; paying expenses and invoices; and procurement. 

HR Support

• Support with the recruitment process for staff, interns, work experience and trustees including advertising roles, supporting logistics for interviews, carrying out DBS checks, collecting references and sending unsuccessful applicants feedback.
• Support with HR record keeping, including staff training refreshers, keeping employee details up to date, policy refreshers etc. 
• Support with the onboarding of new staff, including procuring necessary office equipment, setting up new members of staff on platforms and scheduling meetings as necessary.
• Support with the logistics for the annual staff away days and organise termly staff socials. 
• Support the intern and work experience recruitment and support processes.

Programme Support

• Update the schools database and organisations database with the relevant programme information
• Support the Schools Team to deliver timely support for both schools and parents using our programmes through our help desk system, Hubspot 
• Support with the invoicing and contracts for school partners, including supporting the Schools Team with ensuring school invoices are paid
• Provide logistics support with ordering and sending out teddies to schools for Ready teddy
• Support Curriculum team with subtitling videos
• Support Curriculum team with travel logistics from filming 
• Support with any programme admin as directed by the school team.

Administrative Support

• Provide diary management support for the CEO and trustees
• Book travel for staff and external meeting spaces as required.
• Support with trustee meetings and external meetings, including organising travel, booking meeting rooms, organising lunch, minuting meetings.
• Manage all non-school related enquiries coming into the general Learning with Parents inbox and assist with responding to enquiries on HubSpot, as required.
• General administrative support as required.

Office Management

• Ensure office and kitchen resources are replenished as required i.e. printing paper, stationery, tea, coffee. 
• Ensure the office and kitchen are kept clean and tidy. 
• Ensure office equipment and furniture is in good working order and organise repairs and replacements as required.

About You

A successful Operations Coordinator will be eager to work in a small team, have a can-do attitude, and be keen to get stuck in to support the charity’s growth and impact. 

Our ideal candidate would also be able to provide examples of when they have used the following skills and experience: 

• Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise effectively
• Good attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills, verbally and in writing
• Ability to work well as a team and with a range of different stakeholders
• Keen to learn and develop new skills
• A desire to champion and uphold our organisation’s vision, mission and values.

Our ideal candidate might also be able to provide examples of when they have used some of the following skills and experience, although these are not essential: 

• An understanding of education inequality in the UK
• Lived experience of some of the barriers that families from disadvantaged communities face in engaging with children’s learning 
• Experience working within the UK education system, either in schools or in other organisations working in the space such as charities or suppliers
• Experience in (an) administrative role(s)
• Experience of book-keeping or support with other financial functions.

Our values

Our Learning with Parents values are key to how we work and inform our strategy, programme, and how we collaborate.

Ambition - We strive do more for the families, schools and organisations we work with

Collaboration - We value the voices of others and achieve more by working together

Exploration - We are curious and seek evidence to inform our work

Innovation - We test, learn, adapt and embrace failure in our pursuit of progress

Integrity - We act responsibly and honestly, and default to transparency

Supportive environment - We work to create an environment which supports growth, belonging and wellbeing for everyone

Apply directly on our website

Location: Home based in North East & Yorkshire

This is an exciting time for Parkinson’s UK, we want to reach as many people as possible so we can improve life for everyone affected by Parkinson’s. We are looking for people to join our network, make genuine connections, and be part of a larger team that works together to support the Parkinson’s community. 

People living with Parkinson's value the services and opportunities Parkinson’s UK provides, delivered by committed and skilled colleagues, volunteers and partner organisations. Following an investment of 1.5 million we have the opportunity to build on the quality and reach of our community services. 

About the role 

You’ll provide high quality admin support to the regional England team. As members of the Community Directorate we aim to reach out to and support people with Parkinson’s, their families, friends and carers.  We enable the voice of people affected by Parkinson’s to be heard to improve services, inform our priorities and improve decision making locally.

Through community development we work in close collaboration with our respective Parkinson’s communities to bring change on the issues that matter most to people affected by Parkinson’s.

What you’ll do:

• Provide high quality admin support to the regional team 

• Provide first point of contact for all internal and external stakeholders

• Organise online and in-person, internal and external meetings and other events, including booking venues and refreshments, assisting with the production of materials, liaising with participants and speakers, fulfilling mailings and taking bookings as required

• Respond to general enquiries in a timely and friendly fashion, ensuring needs are met

• Support the process of business performance and impact reporting

What you’ll bring:

• Experience of team administration

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a range of audiences

• Experience in coordinating multiple projects simultaneously that meet the business requirements

• Experience of developing and maintaining effective working relationships with all stakeholders

• Experience of operating in a modern digital workplace, including using digital tools to work collaboratively and productively

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

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

Interviews for this role will be held on 29th June 2026.

The successful candidate will be required to 

• live in the area specified as North East & Yorkshire and be able to travel freely and flexibly around these areas and occasionally further afield without reliance on public transport

• provide their own broadband service with a minimum download speed of 2Mb 

• have a confidential space in which to work

This role will require an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. You’ll be required to apply for one; refusal to do so will result in the offer being withdrawn. 

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

A growing national charity is looking for a Business Operations Assistant to join them on an immediate temporary basis for an initial three month period, with the potential to extend.

Location: London, near Bank station
Salary: £16.48 per hour
Working pattern: Full time, 35 hours per week
Office attendance: 2 days per week
Start date: ASAP
Closing date: Monday 15th at 9am

This is a varied and hands on role offering exposure across the organisation and the opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders. You will be part of a warm and supportive team, with a collaborative culture and strong sense of shared purpose. It is not a junior administration role and would suit someone confident working at pace, managing multiple priorities and supporting across business operations.

The role will support the smooth running of the organisation across operations, HR, governance and finance. Day to day duties will include:

• Managing shared inboxes and responding to enquiries via phone and email
• Processing incoming post and supporting office coordination
• Raising purchase orders, processing invoices and supporting expense reconciliation
• Supporting governance processes, including maintaining trustee records and key documentation
• Assisting with HR administration, systems and internal processes
• Coordinating internal activity including scheduling, meetings and events
• Providing high level administrative support to senior stakeholders
• Supporting operational projects such as office improvements and systems updates
• Liaising with internal teams and external suppliers to keep activity on track
• Ensuring all work is delivered accurately and in line with GDPR and confidentiality requirements

You will bring strong administrative or operations experience from a busy environment, with the confidence to manage competing priorities and work at pace.

You will be highly organised, detail focused and proactive in your approach. Experience supporting finance processes such as invoices and purchase orders would be beneficial, alongside strong IT skills and the ability to work with a wide range of stakeholders, including senior leadership.

If you are immediately available and looking for a varied role within a purpose driven organisation, please do get in touch.

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

About Us 

​Established in 2002, Greenhouse Sports is a youth charity specifically using sport to support social change. Sport is our hook to engage young people and one of the vehicles through which we support youth development. But our purpose is not to create elite athletes or address physical inactivity. Rather, we create opportunities for young people to recognise their strengths and develop the skills they need to thrive both now and in the future. 

We work across London, Portsmouth, and Leicester, specifically in areas of high deprivation. We embed evidence-based positive youth development programmes into primary and secondary schools. These programmes are delivered by our trusted, high-quality coach-mentors who deliver year-round to ensure that young people have ongoing access to sport, mentoring, enrichment, and employability activities. The result of this work is that every year, Greenhouse Sports support over 9,000 young people to attend school more often, improve their wellbeing, and raise their aspirations, transforming life chances in the communities that need us the most.

Purpose of the Role 

Greenhouse Sports believes its people are its most important asset. From our coach mentors delivering impact on the front line to the teams supporting our growth, everything we achieve is powered by our people. We are looking for a People Operations Coordinator to join our team and play a key role in delivering a smooth, professional and engaging employee experience across the organisation

This is a hands-on, operational HR role with a strong focus on administration, alongside opportunities to contribute to projects and continuous improvement across the People function

You’ll be the first point of contact for HR queries, supporting the full employee lifecycle—from recruitment and onboarding through to payroll, systems, and employee experience initiatives. Reporting directly to the Head of People, you’ll gain broad exposure across HR and play an important role in keeping everything running smoothly.

HR Operations & Systems​​​​​​

• Manage and maintain our HR system (PeopleHR), ensuring data is accurate and up to date.
• Monitor absence and holiday data, flagging trends or concerns to managers.
• Produce reports and support GDPR compliance and data integrity.
• Support the upkeep and documentation of People processes and policies.

Payroll & Benefits​

• Prepare monthly payroll data for our external provider, ensuring accuracy and timely submission.
• Manage pension data and resolve payroll queries.
• Support payroll sign-off processes with Finance and senior stakeholders.
• Administer employee benefits (e.g. Westfield Health, BetterSpace).

Recruitment & Onboarding​

• Coordinate end-to-end recruitment processes, including posting ads and scheduling interviews.
• Manage and optimise use of the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Prepare contracts and onboarding documentation.
• Conduct pre-employment checks (RTW, DBS, references, etc.)
• Deliver HR induction and manage new starter onboarding.
• Monitor probation periods and support line managers.

Learning, Development & Compliance​

• Coordinate internal and external training (including safeguarding and first aid).
• Track completion of training and performance reviews.
• Support CPD agreements and development activity across the organisation.

Employee Experience & Engagement​

• Support employee engagement and culture initiatives.
• Play an active role in staff wellbeing and organising social activities.
• Help create a positive and inclusive employee experience.

Support to Head of People​

• Assist with employee relations administration, including note-taking.
• Provide first-line guidance on policies and procedures.
• Support continuous improvement across the People function.

Experience​

• You have experience in an HR or administrative role.
• You have strong organisational skills and high attention to detail.
• You’re confident using systems (HRIS experience helpful, but not essential).
• You have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (especially Excel).
• You understand HR processes and best practice (or have a willingness to learn).​

Skills​

• You are approachable, empathetic, and able to build relationships quickly.
• You’re discreet and always maintain confidentiality.
• You are proactive and solutions-focused.
• You are a team player with a positive, can-do attitude.​​​

Please ensure you have provided both your CV and Cover Letter to support your application. ​

We will be interviewing candidates on a rolling basis, so please do submit your application as soon as you can. ​​

Greenhouse Sports is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children therefore applicants must be willing to undergo child protection training and screening including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check and obtaining satisfactory references from past employers.

Company Secretary Team Assistant

3-Month Fixed Term Contract
Canary Wharf | Hybrid Working (1-2 days in the office per week)
Annual Salary: £38,000 pro rata
⏰ Start Date: ASAP

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an organised and highly professional Governance & Board Support Coordinator to join a leading corporate governance function within a fast-paced and collaborative environment.

Sitting within the General Counsel Directorate, the Corporate Secretariat team provides high-quality governance support to senior leadership and Board members. This role will play a key part in ensuring the smooth running of Board and Committee activity while delivering first-class administrative and operational support to senior stakeholders.

The Organisation

This role is with a UK workplace pension scheme established by the government to help employers provide pension savings for their employees. It offers low-cost retirement savings options and supports automatic enrolment, helping millions of workers save for retirement across the UK.

The Role

Working closely with the Company Secretary team and senior leadership, you will provide proactive and confidential support across a broad range of governance and administrative activities. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-moving environment, enjoys managing multiple priorities, and is confident engaging with senior stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and operational support to the Company Secretariat team
• Manage complex diaries and coordinate meetings for Non-Executive Board Members and senior stakeholders
• Organise Board and Committee meetings, including logistics, agendas, papers, and catering
• Manage inboxes effectively, prioritising urgent matters and drafting responses where appropriate
• Handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion
• Coordinate travel and accommodation arrangements
• Support onboarding and induction processes for new starters
• Manage expenses, purchasing requests, and record keeping in line with internal procedures
• Build strong working relationships across the organisation, including Board-level stakeholders
• Support projects and discrete pieces of work on behalf of senior leadership

Essential Professional Experience

• Previous experience providing high-level administrative support within a busy office environment
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently
• Experience supporting senior executives or Board-level stakeholders
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work with discretion and confidentiality
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and learning new systems quickly
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with strong judgement and initiative

Are you a skilled, hands-on tradesperson looking for a role where no two days are the same?

Maintenance Officer
Salary: £25,887 - £27,385 per annum (dependent on experience)
Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Location: Roving role - Sites across the North East (& Occasionally Cumbria)

About us

Groundwork North East & Cumbria is an established environmental and community charity with over 30 years’ experience supporting communities to improve their local areas and create better opportunities for people. We deliver hundreds of locally led projects each year, including initiatives that improve local environments, support young people and adults into education, training and employment, and promote health and wellbeing

We manage a range of buildings and community sites across the region, and we’re committed to keeping them safe, well-maintained and fit for purpose.

About the role

We’re looking for an experienced Maintenance Officer to take pride in looking after our buildings and sites. This is a practical, varied role where you’ll use your skills to carry out day-to-day repairs, maintenance and compliance checks across multiple locations.

Job Purpose

Supported by our Facilities & Maintenance team, you’ll be trusted to manage your own workload, solve problems on the spot, and keep our sites running smoothly – making a real difference to the people who use them.

Where You’ll Work

You’ll travel between our sites across the North East, with occasional visits to Cumbria. Our locations include offices, a Business Centre and a Visitor Centre. You’ll be out and about most days rather than office-based. A company van is provided.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Carrying out general building maintenance (e.g. basic joinery, plumbing, decorating, repairs)
• Handling reactive repairs and fixing issues quickly and safely
• Completing planned maintenance tasks and routine inspections
• Carrying out health & safety and compliance checks
• Liaising with and overseeing specialist contractors when needed
• Keeping clear records of work carried out using basic IT systems

What We’re Looking For

• This role would suit someone from a trade background (e.g. joinery, plumbing, general building maintenance or similar) who enjoys practical, hands-on work:
• Proven experience in building maintenance or a relevant trade
• Able to turn your hand to a wide range of repair and maintenance tasks
• Good working knowledge of health and safety on site
• Practical problem-solver who can work independently and use initiative
• Organised and able to manage your own workload across multiple sites
• Friendly and approachable – comfortable working around staff and site users
• A reliable, “can-do” attitude with pride in your work

Essential:

• Full UK driving licence
• Willingness to travel regularly across the North East (and occasionally Cumbria)

Why Join Us?

• Varied, hands-on role with real autonomy
• Supportive and friendly team environment
• Opportunity to use and develop your skills across different sites
• A role where you can see the impact of your work every day

Closing Date: Tuesday 30th June 2026.
Please note, should we receive a high volume of applications, we may look to close the role early, therefore we recommend an early application.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the Apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

This role is subject to a Basic Disclosure endorsed by the Disclosure and Barring Service.

We want you to be yourself at Groundwork and we value everything that makes you unique. We recognise and celebrate your difference and together we make Groundwork a special and great place to work. As a Disability Confident employer we offer a guaranteed interview to applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria for the role.

At Groundwork we ensure that we provide a safe environment for adults, children and young people to take part in any activity or service that we organise. We are committed to creating a culture that promotes safeguarding and the welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk. Our safer recruitment practices support this by ensuring that there is a consistent and comprehensive process of obtaining, collating, analysing and evaluating information from and about candidates to ensure that all the people we appoint are suitable to work with our children, young people and adults

This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.

No agencies please.

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (SABP) have contracted Surrey Coalition of Disabled People and LF Solutions to provide independent administration and support to FoCUS, their Forum of Carers and people who Use Services.

HOURS: 18 hours per week, worked flexibly, mostly Monday to Friday. To include at least one evening per month

TERM: Permanent

SALARY: £12,000 - 13,000 per annum (full time equivalent to £24,000 - 26,000 per annum depending on experience and qualifications)

LOCATION: Home based or office based with regular travel within Surrey and NE Hants 

REPORTING TO: Mental Health Lead

ACCOUNTABLE TO: Surrey Coalition Board of Directors

CLOSING DATE: 22nd June 2026 at 10:00am

 

Surrey Coalition of Disabled People

Our vision is a world where difference is valued, and diversity is celebrated. A world where everyone has the same rights, freedoms, choices, and opportunities.

Surrey Coalition of Disabled People is an innovative organisation that is led by disabled people working together to achieve our vision.

Purpose of the Role

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (SABP) have contracted Surrey Coalition of Disabled People and LF Solutions to provide independent administration and support to FoCUS, their Forum of Carers and people who Use Services.

FoCUS enables people to have their say and influence the mental health services they receive within Surrey and Northeast Hampshire.

FoCUS was set up by SABP to:

· Place people at the heart of the delivery and design of mental health services

· Set standards for how they involve people

· Measure how well they involve people

· Measure how well they deliver services

This role is intended to facilitate and coordinate involvement in FoCUS by promoting the network and encouraging people who use the Trust’s services and carers to join and participate in user involvement activities, and raise themes heard from member experiences to the Trust for discussion.

Main Responsibilities

Promotion of FoCUS

· Encourage and enable people with experience of mental health services and carers to join FoCUS and to influence SABP’s services.

· Increase awareness of the benefits of user involvement and representation in building people’s confidence, sense of worth and self-esteem and in helping people to achieve greater social inclusion.

· Promote FoCUS to people who use SABP’s services and carers, across Surrey and Northeast Hampshire. Using a variety of communication and engagement methods including attending relevant outreach and community events with an exhibition stand or promotional materials.

· Increase the number of service users and carers joining as FoCUS members.

· Develop and maintain personal contacts within SABP’s services in Surrey and Northeast Hampshire to promote FoCUS to their clients, and encourage key staff to attend Community Group meetings.

· Liaise with other services including Community Mental Health Recovery Services, Integrated Neighbourhood Teams and other public services and voluntary sector providers to promote FoCUS and encourage them to promote FoCUS membership to their clients.

Management of the Network

· Contact new FoCUS members to ensure their support and access needs are met and to encourage them to attend their local Community Group meetings.

· Work with LF Solutions to maintain and manage network enquiries, new members, meeting planning and delivery of the activities of the forum.

· Act as main contact for service users, carers and professionals for the FoCUS network. Manage inbox and all enquiries.

· Chair the meetings of the forum to ensure the smooth running of meetings and enable everyone to contribute in a welcoming and supportive atmosphere.

· Encourage members to attend FoCUS meetings and drop in’s to share recent service experiences.

· Produce a quarterly mental health Newsletter to promote outcomes achieved, manage the social media accounts for FoCUS.

Reporting

· Maintain accurate records. Keeping confidential member information up to date, undertaking data cleanses, recording meeting attendance and topics of discussion. Track activity and outcomes data for reporting purposes.

· Provide a quarterly report on activities and membership to SABP.

Development of volunteer FoCUS Representatives

· Encourage FoCUS members to put themselves forward to become a volunteer FoCUS Representative, explaining the nature and commitment of the role.

· Work with FoCUS Representatives on plans for engagement in their Areas and to agree their individual level of involvement in promoting FoCUS. Help them prepare their respective contributions to their Community Group meetings.

· Organise and attend a quarterly meeting of the FoCUS Representatives to prepare contributions to FoCUS Committee meetings, and provide support as required.

· Identify any training needs of FoCUS members and Representatives, to empower them to fulfil their potential and build personal skills and confidence to have their say.

General Duties

· Encourage existing and new FoCUS members to also join Surrey Coalition of Disabled People and the Independent Mental Health Network, offering opportunities for involvement in other issues affecting their lives.

· At all times, to work within Surrey Coalition’s policies. Including equal opportunities and health and safety, safeguarding, confidentiality and data protection.

· To work as a member of the team promoting FoCUS, including FoCUS Representatives and staff of Surrey Coalition and LF Solutions.

· Work flexibly to meet the responsibilities of the role and be responsive to any feedback.

· Carry out any other tasks within the scope of the role, as required by the Chief Executive and Mental Health Lead.

Person specification

It is essential that you have:

· Understanding of the value of user involvement and representation

· Understanding of mental health conditions and services

· Experience of working with groups and/or volunteers in community-based settings

· Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively in a range of formats and with a variety of audiences 

· Good interpersonal skills to work with others to achieve objectives

· Self-motivated and able to work independently

· Advanced organisation and coordination skills with the ability to prioritise and plan your own workload

· Have a methodical approach to information gathering, recording and reporting

· A high degree of self-motivation and able to work on own initiative

· Confident phone call manner

· The ability to work safely from home and willingness to do so, or the ability to work from our office in Burpham

· Good level of computer literacy including all Microsoft packages with experience of using a range of databases, and video conferencing software

· The ability to travel around the county including occasional travel to the main office base in Burpham

It is desirable that you have:

· Personal experience of receiving mental health services or caring for someone who has

· Experience of chairing or facilitating meetings or groups

· Knowledge and/or experience of working with people who have used mental health services and/or carers

· Knowledge and experience of user and carer involvement in Surrey and North East Hampshire

· A good understanding of the Health, Social Care and Voluntary, Community and Faith Sector (VCFS)

· A understanding of GDPR and adult safeguarding principles

· Live within Surrey or North East Hampshire

This role requires the successful applicant to be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check (we will organise and pay for this for you if you are successful). 

As part of a remote working and flexible team we will support you to find the ways of working that suit you best. 

What we offer you:

· Flexible working hours

· Induction training and support

· On-going training and development and the opportunity to complete accredited training

· 27 days annual leave per annum (excluding bank holidays), raising to 28 days after 2 years of service 

· Access to our Employee Assistance Programme

· Company Pension Plan

· Equipment (laptop and mobile phone)

· Pre-agreed expenses

· A great team and the opportunity to really make a difference! 

To apply

Fill in the application form available on our website by 10am on 22nd June 2026. CVs won't be accepted.

If you think you might be interested in this role and would like to have an informal chat about it, please do get in touch!  You can contact Immy Markwick by calling our office.

Job Title: Executive Assistant
Salary: £32,000 per annum
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 9:30am – 5:30pm
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Birmingham, with some home working and travel to other centres across the UK
Reports to: Director of Finance and Resources 
 
THE CHARITY 
Suicide is the leading cause of death of men under 35 and three quarters of those who die by suicide are men. James’ Place exists to save the lives of men in suicidal crisis through delivering clinical services. We are a charity currently offering free, life-saving therapy to suicidal men at our centres in Liverpool, London and Newcastle. 
 
James’ Place was set up by Clare Milford Haven and Nick Wentworth-Stanley in 2008 after their twenty-one-year-old son, James, died by suicide ten days after a minor operation. James had no history of mental illness or depression and had sought urgent help for anxiety and suicidal thoughts but didn’t find it.    
 
James' Place was set up to make the experience of finding help as easy as possible. We offer men who are experiencing a suicidal crisis a brief, intensive, therapeutic intervention in a safe environment. Men who walk through the door at James’ Place will be in a space where they feel valued and respected.  We provide a calm and peaceful environment both inside the centres and in our outside spaces, accessible to men who visit us as well as their friends and families. We have so far treated over 5,100 men who might otherwise have been unable to access the support they desperately need.
 
In early 2026 we have opened our fourth centre in Birmingham. Our new centre in Birmingham will be there to support suicidal men living in the West Midlands.
 
THE OPPORTUNITY 
We are excited to offer a new opportunity to join a growing charity and support our Executive Leadership Team, as well as the administration and operational processes across the organisation, as an Executive Assistant. You will provide high level administrative support to the CEO, Directors, and the Consultant Suicide Prevention Therapist, and will take a key role in facilitating a professional and well organised executive function.
 
You will be expected to set and maintain the tone of the executive office and provide efficient and effective administrative support to senior leadership. Under the guidance of the Director of Finance and Resources, you will manage communications, coordinate schedules, conduct accurate record keeping and help to ensure the day-to-day operations of the organisation's leadership team runs smoothly and effectively.
 
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 
Executive Administration
Covering daily administrative tasks and duties including:

• Being the first point of contact for the CEO, Directors and Consultants, managing enquiries, greeting visitors, answering the phone, and responding to email enquiries.
• Dealing with enquiries over email and telephone, scheduling/amending meetings and taking messages as required.
• Managing multiple complex calendars, booking appointments, meetings, and making travel arrangements.
• Supporting the CEO, Directors and Consultants with day-to-day administration and coordination.
• Preparing, formatting, and issuing correspondence, reports, and presentations.
• Recording and sharing meeting minutes and tracking actions.
• Maintaining accurate records at all times in line with administrative procedures.
• Supporting communication between senior leadership and internal/external stakeholders.
• Maintaining effective systems to ensure time and resources are used efficiently.
• Always managing confidential information with discretion.

 
Operations

• Maintaining a professional and well-organised office environment.
• Supporting the CEO and Executive Leadership Team to ensure smooth operational processes.
• Completing electronic filing, document management, and general office administration.
• Supporting the coordination of meetings, events, and senior-level engagements.
• Providing occasional administrative support to the wider team as required.

 
Values

• Maintaining a professional, calm, and approachable manner in all interactions.
• Treating every person who contacts the organisation with respect and professionalism.
• Demonstrating discretion, integrity, and confidentiality at all times.
• Demonstrate commitment to the James' Place values of Focus, Bravery, Compassion, Professionalism, Collaboration, Respect and Hope through all aspects of work.

 
PERSON SPECIFICATION
This role requires someone with both excellent people and organisational skills and the ability to communicate professionally and effectively, both verbally and in writing, with a range of stakeholders. Your administration skills will be vital, and you will be able to work with a broad range of IT, including shared Outlook inboxes and calendars.
 
You will feel comfortable using the full Office 365 suite and have the necessary organisation skills to maintain the highest standards of record keeping. You will have experience of supporting senior leadership to deliver organisational priorities, and an ability to work collaboratively is essential. You will be able to work proactively and have a high level of attention to detail.
 
Essential
Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Experience as an assistant to senior leaders or experience in a similar administrative role at this level
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with a range of colleagues including board members, external stakeholders, staff colleagues and peers
• Ability to manage time effectively, prioritise workload and meet deadlines
• Ability to maintain accurate records and follow set procedures
• Strong IT skills with the ability to learn new systems quickly and efficiently
• Competency with current office technology including MS Teams, Microsoft 365 applications, emails and calendars, and associated communication tools.
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

 
Values

• Ability to engage with organisational values
• Ability to promote equality, diversity and inclusion
• Ability to work collaboratively
• Ability to be transparent, honest and show discretion when needed

 
Desirable

• Experience supporting multiple senior stakeholders
• Knowledge of governance or board-level administration
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment

 
WE OFFER

• A 7% employer contributory pension scheme
• Family friendly policies
• Death in service insurance scheme 
• 25 days plus bank holidays leave entitlement (FTE), including enhanced holiday allowance with incremental rises after qualifying period 

 
HOW TO APPLY
To apply, please use the online application system to submit your CV detailing your experience, roles and responsibilities, and answer the screening questions. 
 
If you have any queries or experience challenges with the application process, please contact us directly.
 
Closing date: Wednesday 17th June 2026, 5pm
Interviews to be held w/c 29th June.
 
Here at James' Place, we want you to feel comfortable in sharing your authentic selves and personal experiences, so we ask that you do not submit an application that has been formulated by AI. You may wish to use AI to support with structural aspects such as grammar and formatting, however your application must reflect your own genuine experiences, critical thinking and creativity.
 
James’ Place is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community. Our aim is that no job applicant, temporary worker or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, disability, gender and transgender status, race and ethnicity, religion and belief (including no belief), marriage or civil partnership status or sexual orientation.
 
If you have a disability or health conditions which means you'd benefit from any adjustments to the interview process to help you perform at your best, please do let us know in advance.
 
Any job offers made are subject to the receipt of two relevant satisfactory employment references. We expect this to include one from your most recent or current employer. Any job offers made are also subject to a satisfactory DBS check and a Right to Work in the UK check.
 
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Hours: 10 to 15 per week. This role requires a flexibility to work evening and flexible hours to attend Board and Committee meetings and the AGM. 

The Role

This role provides essential administrative support to our Board of Trustees at regular ordinary meetings (including agenda setting), committee meetings and the Annual General Meeting.  

You will be responsible for producing timely and accurate minutes (usually within seven days) of board and other meetings. You will also track and circulate reports and other documentation to trustees and others as appropriate. 

Another key responsibility is ensuring meetings are held in accordance with the governing document.  In addition, you will oversee the timetable for the board review of strategic documents, including the organisational risk register, policies and procedures, and ensure updated documents are added to internal IT systems, as required.

There is also the opportunity for an experienced candidate to get more involved in other areas such as managing meeting schedules, agenda prepping, producing documents such as the Diversity profile, and our Leadership Self-Assessment portfolio.

About you

This role provides essential administrative support to our Board of Trustees at regular ordinary meetings (including agenda setting), committee meetings and the Annual General Meeting.  

You will be responsible for producing timely and accurate minutes (usually within seven days) of board and other meetings. You will also track and circulate reports and other documentation to trustees and others as appropriate. 

Another key responsibility is ensuring meetings are held in accordance with the governing document.  In addition, you will oversee the timetable for the board review of strategic documents, including the organisational risk register, policies and procedures, and ensure updated documents are added to internal IT systems, as required.

There is also the opportunity for an experienced candidate to get more involved in other areas such as managing meeting schedules, agenda prepping, producing documents such as the Diversity profile, and our Leadership Self-Assessment portfolio.

Applications

At Citizens Advice, we recognise the positive value of diversity, promoting equity and celebrating inclusion. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.

Please download the application pack on our website and submit your CV and a covering letter outlining how you fit the person specification to Emma Vint.

Please also complete and submit our diversity monitoring form with your application.

The closing date for this vacancy is 9am, Monday 22nd June 2026.

Thank you for your interest in Citizens Advice Southampton.

Purpose of Role:

• To ensure the smooth and effective running of all aspects of Healthwatch Bucks’ delivery.
• Work with the Chief Executive to review, maintain, and update policies and procedures and ensure organisational compliance.
• Maintain HR and other records in line with agreed policies and legal requirements.
• Provide effective administrative support for the recruitment, onboarding, induction, training, and departure of staff, volunteers, and directors.
• Oversee a professional, courteous, and empathetic signposting service for people seeking health and social care information.
• Ensure that all staff, volunteers, and directors can use data, information, and record-keeping systems appropriately and comply with policies and procedures, including Data Protection, confidentiality, and GDPR.
• Act as the central point of contact for volunteers, helping to facilitate positive relationships between volunteers and staff and ensuring volunteers remain engaged in the wider work of the organisation.
• Deputise for the Chief Executive at agreed meetings and forums.

This is a home based role with regular travel within Buckinghamshire.

The Garfield Weston Foundation is a well-established and highly respected grant-making charity, supporting a wide range of causes across the UK. With a long-standing commitment to improving the lives of those in need, the Foundation provides funding to charities working across areas including welfare, education, youth, community, environment, faith, arts, and heritage. Known for its collaborative and impactful approach, the Foundation plays a vital role in strengthening organisations and communities nationwide.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a purpose-driven organisation at the heart of impactful grant-making. The role will play a key part in ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day operations, supporting internal teams and charities they support, and helping to maintain high-quality processes that underpin the Foundation’s work.

You’ll be at the centre of the organisation’s activity—providing hands-on support across administration, logistics, and operational processes—making a tangible difference to how the organisation functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Operations to ensure systems and processes run efficiently for staff and applicants
• Provide project support for technology improvements and development initiatives
• Proactively identify, troubleshoot, and resolve data and system-related issues
• Deliver training and provide ongoing systems support to the team
• Support system upgrades, including configuration, testing, and troubleshooting the grantmaking system
• Manage the database day-to-day, including processing decisions and payments, reporting, maintaining data quality, and ensuring GDPR compliance
• Maintain and review operational processes and procedures to ensure effective organisational functioning
• Oversee website management, stakeholder enquiries, and provide general operational support to colleagues as needed

Person Specification

• Experience in an administrative or operations-based role, ideally within a charity or not-for-profit environment
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proactive and solutions-focused, willing to engage and support where needed
• High attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team
• Confident using Microsoft Office systems and/or CRM databases
• A genuine interest in the work of the Garfield Weston Foundation and the wider charity sector

What’s on Offer

• Salary: c£35,000
• Location: On-site, Mayfair, London
• Contract: Permanent, Full Time

How to Apply
We are partnering with The Talent Set on the appointment of this position. To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the “apply now” button. They aim to respond to successful candidates within 48 working hours.

Commitment to Diversity
The Garfield Weston Foundation is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities and are happy to make reasonable adjustments to support you throughout the recruitment process.
 

SAFE! Support for Young People Affected by Crime is an Oxford based charity that provides support to children and families affected by crime and abuse.We are looking to recruit a part-time Fundraiser to join our team to coordinate and implement fundraising within the organisation, supporting the CEO and Senior Management Team with income generation.

Role: Fundraiser 

Term:  Permanent  
Location:  Oxford  
Hours:  Part-time – 15 hours per week 
Salary:  Safe! Admin 2 £27,893-£30,752 (pro rata) 

Your main role includes: 

• Fundraising & Income Generation - Identify funding opportunities and support grant and fundraising applications. 

• Campaigns & Events - Plan and deliver fundraising campaigns, events & conferences 

• Marketing & Communications - Maintain fundraising content on the website and support promotion via social media and communications. 

• Data & Reporting - Manage donor records, track income, and monitor/report on fundraising performance. 

• Administration & Compliance - Provide general fundraising admin support and ensure work follows organisational policies and procedures. 

Are you the right candidate? 

We’re looking for an experienced fundraiser with excellent verbal and written communication skills.You will have excellent interpersonal and connection skills and be organised, efficient and a great team player.Applicants will have a good understanding of confidentiality and safe working practices and maintenance of records in accordance with the Data Protection (GDPR) Act. In addition, you must be able to demonstrate your active commitment to promoting equal opportunities and diversity.
 
The welfare of children is paramount to all that we do in SAFE! and we would expect all successful candidates to demonstrate that they are equally committed to these values. We follow safer recruitment processes to ensure that we adhere to these standards.Appointments will be subject to references and checks made by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) satisfactory to SAFE!

Why work for us? 

SAFE! offers competitive rewards and benefits including a 5% pension contribution, flexible working and 28 days annual leave (pro rata). We place great importance on staff wellbeing – we offer regular supervision, we encourage and enable staff to prioritise healthy work-life balance through flexible working.We are committed to professional development through regular training and we encourage all staff to take a lead role in a particular area of interest. We are a creative and responsive organisation and we seek the input of staff and service users to ensure that we can meet their changing needs. 

Please visit our website for further details and to apply 

Closing date: 9am Monday 30th June 2026 

Interviews: 8th or 9th July 2026 

ABOUT THE PASSAGE 

Our vision is of a society where homelessness no longer exists, and everyone has a place to call home.

The Passage is based in the heart of Westminster, providing practical support and a wide range of services to help transform the lives of people who are, or are at risk of, street homelessness.

We are guided by our Vincentian values and offer our clients resources and solutions to prevent or end their homelessness for good, including routes to employment, benefits, and stable accommodation. 

Our current 3-year strategy ‘The Art of The Possible’, outlines the innovative approach we will be taking over the next 3 years building on a foundation of collaboration and focusing on three goals: preventing, convening and sustaining.The Passage is in a secure and financially stable position and is viewed by central, regional and local government as a key strategic partner.

JOB PURPOSE  

As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, and reporting directly to the CEO, this role is of critical importance in supporting The Passage to achieve its vision and mission.

The Executive Assistant provides dedicated support to the Chief Executive and Senior Leadership Team, with key tasks including action tracking, minute taking, developing resources and materials for events, diary management and regularly being the first point of contact for individuals and organisations seeking to liaise with the CEO/Senior Leadership Team. We expect the post holder will have excellent relationship management skills, sound experience of using Office 365 products, strong organisational skills and the ability to support the smooth running of the Executive Team and governance functions.

The post holder will facilitate effective governance support systems, including organising meetings and supporting Trustees and Committee members to fulfil their roles where needed. They will also have excellent professional standards of confidentiality and discretion in all areas of work, including assisting and supporting high profile events at The Passage. 

MAIN DUTIES 

• Support the effective governance systems of The Passage Group (P2000, Passage Housing Services and Passage Trading Services) by ensuring effective Trustee and Committee member recruitment, induction and continued professional development.

• Support each Chair of Board with the implementation and ongoing review of a skills matrix system. 

• Act as the first point of contact for external bodies and individuals who wish to communicate with the Chief Executive, ensuring that the organisation is professionally represented and seen as accessible and responsive. 

• Liaise with Board members, teams and external organisations as necessary to facilitate the work of the Senior Leadership Team. 

• Assist the Chief Executive and Senior Leadership Team to project manage specific pieces of work and assist with the relationship management of key stakeholders. 

• Maintain professional standards of confidentiality and discretion in all areas of work. 

• Develop and manage systems that provide effective support for the Chief Executive and Senior Leadership Team, including diary management, scheduling and servicing meetings, project planning and monitoring communications.

• Assist in producing resources and other materials for the Senior Leadership Team as required. 

• Assist and support the CEO and Senior Leadership Team with the management and running of high-profile events as required. 

• Provide administrative support to Senior Leadership Team, Board and all Governance Committees including the production of annual governance meeting schedules, correspondence and minutes, and compiling and circulating papers.

• Maintain an up to date and accessible filing system for the Chief Executive and ensure that all information is stored in an accessible manner on SharePoint, adhering to data protection requirements. 

• Arrange meetings for the Chief Executive providing links with those involved and preparing hospitality, papers, and all practical arrangements. 

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES 

• In conjunction with your Line Manager, continuously develop the role to ensure that all tasks are being undertaken in an effective and appropriate manner which meets the strategic aims and objectives of The Passage. 

• Participate in internal/external meetings as required, and attend training events, conferences and other functions as necessary. 

• Participate in regular supervision, annual appraisal and identifying individual professional and personal development and training needs. 

• Ensure that all The Passage policies and procedures are being adhered to, particularly those relating to Health and Safety, Code of Practice and Confidentiality. 

• Contribute to the effective implementation of The Passage’s Diversity and Equality Policy as it affects both The Passage and its work with vulnerable adults. 

• Undertake your role in a professional manner at all times to maintain a high-quality standard of work in accordance with the aims, values and ethos of The Passage. 

• Undertake any other duties that may be required which are commensurate with the role. 

Note: The details contained in this Job Description summarise the main expectations of the role at the date it was prepared. It should be understood that the nature of individual roles will evolve and change as service, service users and commissioner needs change. Consequently The Passage will review and revise this Job Description as required in consultation with post holders. 

Person Specification: Executive Assistant  

The person speification sets out the essential abilities and qualities that will be used in the selection criteria for this post.When completing your application form, please address criteria E1 to E6 and K1 to K4 demonstrating your experience and knowledge, giving evidence of your experience and abilities. 

EXPERIENCE 

E1 Experience of working as an Executive Assistant or equivalent senior support in a similar context. 

E2 Experience of devising and maintaining governance support systems (recruitment, induction, training and development and skills audit support).

E3 Experience of administering effective governance cycles; including minutes, action tracking and preparation of papers. 

E4 Experience of diary management, inbox management and stakeholder coordination. 

E5 Experience supporting strategic projects, programmes, or organisational planning. 

E6 Excellent communication skills, with ability to build and maintain effective relationships with a range of diverse stakeholders, both internal and external.

KNOWLEDGE  

K1 Knowledge of Office 365 products and project tracking tools. 

K2Enhanced knowledge of governance and committee structures within a charitable organisation.

K3Knowledge of GDPR and Charity Commission guidelines for good governance. 

K4Knowledge and experience of working as part of a senior leadership team or similar.