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The Diocese of Carlisle covers the whole of Cumbria - a vast and beautiful rural diocese stretching from the Solway Firth to the Yorkshire Dales. The Bishop of Penrith is a suffragan bishop within the episcopal team, working alongside the Bishop of Carlisle to provide oversight, pastoral care, and strategic leadership across this geographically dispersed diocese. The Bishop's office is a busy, purposeful environment, combining the rhythms of Christian ministry with the demands of institutional leadership.
As Executive Assistant, you will manage a complex and demanding diary, triage correspondence, draft official letters - including end of curacy letters - and ensure the Bishop is thoroughly briefed and prepared for every meeting, service, and visit. Alongside these core responsibilities, you will support the Bishop in matters relating to CDM cases, complaints, and safeguarding processes, working sensitively and with absolute discretion. You will also administer lay licences and authorisations, coordinate travel, provide hospitality to visitors to the Bishop's House, and take minutes as required.
The role demands someone who is highly organised, calm under pressure, and able to work with warmth and professionalism across a wide range of relationships - from colleagues at Church House to clergy, parishes, and external bodies across the county. An understanding of, and sympathy with, the Church of England and its structures would be a real asset.
This is a role for someone who finds meaning in enabling others to lead well - a person who takes quiet satisfaction in excellent administration, brings genuine hospitality to their work, and understands that behind every effective Bishop is a great EA.
Interviews will take place in person on May 11, 2026
Responsibilities
- Manage the Bishop's diary, prioritising commitments and ensuring a well-organised schedule.
- Coordinate meetings, events, and travel arrangements, including booking tickets and accommodations.
- Draft and edit correspondence, ensuring a high standard of written communication.
- Prepare comprehensive briefing materials for the Bishop's engagements, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Handle incoming communications, including emails and phone calls, with a professional and hospitable approach.
- Follow Safeguarding processes as per Diocesan Policy and liaise with Safeguarding lead on CDM safeguarding cases and ongoing safeguarding issues
- Assist the Bishop with responding to any complaints as per the diocesan Complaints procedure
- Maintain office systems, ensuring confidentiality and an efficient workflow.
- Support the Bishop in hosting visitors and evening functions, creating a welcoming environment.
- Undertake administrative tasks related to lay licences and authorisations.
- A good educational background, preferably with a degree or relevant qualification.
- Proven experience as an EA or PA, with a strong understanding of office procedures.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and IT skills, with the ability to learn new systems.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a strong command of the English language.
- Ability to work independently, manage a busy workload, and prioritise tasks effectively.
- Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to confidentiality.
- Sympathy for the Christian faith and an understanding of the Church of England
- Adaptability, flexibility, and a team-oriented mindset.
- Professional demeanour, representing the Church's values and mission.
- A genuine interest in the Church's work and a desire to contribute to its growth.
Application closing date 04-May-2026 23:55
Registered Charity
101 - 500
The Church of England’s vocation is and always has been to proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ afresh in each generation to the people of England.
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Senior Administrator / Personal Assistant
We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Senior Administrator to join our Central Service team located at our head office in Islington.
£26,936.00- £35,000.00 per annum, working 35 hours per week.
Want to feel valued? You'll feel at home here.
Our benefits include:
- Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service
- Free DBS
- Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card
- Fully paid induction programme and further training
All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.
To provide an exceptional standard of organisational, administrative and project support to Directors within the Commercial & Growth and Operations Directorates, enabling them to operate effectively and efficiently.
What you'll do:
This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead .
- Provide high-quality support to Directors, ensuring the smooth and effective day-to-day running.
- Proactively manage multiple complex diaries, correspondence and priorities, exercising sound judgement on when to support, challenge or hold the line as appropriate.
- Coordinate and provide full administrative support for Directorates and corporate meetings, including the Performance Review meetings, providing end-to-end support, including scheduling, agenda management, paper collation, accurate note-taking, and follow-up of agreed actions and outcomes, reviewing and preparation of papers.
About you:
- An experienced and confident, senior level administrator/personal assistant, with enthusiasm to deliver a high quality and effective service
- Able to immerse yourself within the business, understanding the work of the directorate and the organisational structures and personalities in place.
- Able to work with gravitas, courage and be calm under pressure, building credibility and respect with internal and external stakeholders.
What you'll bring:
Essential:
- Experience in a similar role.
- A qualification to degree level (or equivalent) in Business Administration would be beneficial but not essential.
Desirable:
- Experience supporting Directors or senior leaders in a complex or regulated organisation.
- Experience of supporting formal governance or performance review forums, including minute-taking and action tracking.
- Experience of working in housing, social care, health, or a similar public-facing or not-for-profit sector.
About us
Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year.
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The Bishop of Newcastle is looking for an experienced Administration Assistant to undertake a range of administrative work in support of her episcopal responsibilities across the Diocese of Newcastle.
Under the supervision of the Bishop's PA, and working closely with the Bishop's Chaplain, you will:
- Manage and run the process for the granting and renewal of the Bishop's Permission to Officiate. Ensuring that all necessary safer recruitment procedures have been completed prior to permission being granted or renewed.
- Handling of Permissions and Certificates to administer Holy Communion.
- Handling of confirmations.
- Manage and run the process for the granting and renewal of Reader licenses, and the Bishop's Permission to Officiate for Readers. Ensuring that all necessary safer recruitment procedures have been completed prior to permission being granted or renewed.
- Manage and maintain records of retirees, widows, and widowers, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
- Generate and distribute Movement Forms for Clergy, Readers and Death Notifications. Ensuring that all information is complete and accurate.
- Assist Bishop's PA's (Bishop of Newcastle and Bishop of Berwick) with administrative duties (filing, photocopying, franking mail, maintaining clergy personal files, answering the telephone).
- Assist the Bishop of Newcastle's PA with Event Management/Hospitality.
Person Specification
Essential
Skills/Aptitudes
- Good administrative and secretarial skills
- Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel
- Ability to organise own workload, to set priorities and to work to deadlines
- Ability to handle confidential information and to act with discretion
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to show initiative and creativity and ability to work without supervision
- Be able to learn quickly and work with the legal/technical terms and protocols used by Bishops in their daily work
- Good communication and written skills
- Good use of the English language both oral and written, including grammar, spelling, and punctuation
Knowledge/Experience
- Previous administrative experience
Personal Attributes
- A calm and pleasant manner in dealing with enquiries and requests
- Friendly with a diplomatic manner
- A flexible approach to work
- Ability to apply understanding, judgement, and discretion.
- Be proactive and confident
- Be in sympathy with the aims and objectives of the Christian Church and have due regard for the traditions of the Church of England
Registered Charity
101 - 500
The Church of England’s vocation is and always has been to proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ afresh in each generation to the people of England.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
The Shakespeare Hospice is looking for an enthusiastic and highly organised Fundraising Assistant to join our Income Generation team and play a central role in supporting the Hospice’s fundraising activity.
This role is the first point of contact for many of our supporters, helping to ensure every interaction with the Hospice is positive, responsive and meaningful. You will act as a key coordination point across the fundraising team, supporting campaigns, community fundraising, events and supporter communications.
Working closely with colleagues across the organisation, you will help to ensure that fundraising activity runs smoothly and that opportunities to engage and thank supporters are maximised. This role is pivotal in ensuring that supporters feel valued and connected to the Hospice, helping to turn initial engagement into long-term relationships.
You will be someone who enjoys working with people and takes pride in providing excellent supporter care. You will have strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple activities while maintaining attention to detail.
Experience in fundraising, events, customer engagement or supporter care would be beneficial, although full training will be provided.
Every interaction you manage will help ensure supporters feel connected to the Hospice and inspired to continue supporting the care we provide to families across South Warwickshire.
Registered Charity
51 - 100
For everyone in our community affected by a life-limiting illness or bereavement to be able to access compassionate care and the support they need
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are seeking a dedicated, and highly professional Personal Assistant to the Headteacher at Islamia Girls’ School and Brondesbury College, a high-achieving secondary school rooted in strong Islamic values and a commitment to academic excellence.
This is a vital and rewarding position where you will provide comprehensive administrative and organisational support to the Headteacher and senior leadership team. You will play a central role in ensuring the smooth and effective daily running of the school, handling sensitive information with discretion and working collaboratively across departments.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide high-level personal assistant support to the Headteacher, including complex diary management, meeting preparation, minute-taking, and follow-up.
- Maintain a high degree of confidentiality and professionalism at all times.
- Serve as a point of contact for key internal and external stakeholders.
- Manage administrative tasks including correspondence, document preparation, and filing systems.
- Support school compliance, communication, and reporting tasks.
- Oversee or assist in the coordination of school-wide events and functions.
- Ensure a professional, efficient, and welcoming environment in the Headteacher’s office.
Support the school's ethos, values, and strategic vision through effective communication and administration.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you an experienced Executive Assistant looking for an opportunity to work for a Christian charity with a heart for seeing an end to extreme poverty? Do you have experience providing high-level EA support in a fast-paced, demanding environment? If so, this could be a great opportunity for you.
About the role
As Executive Assistant, you will support Tearfund's Finance Director and Finance Leadership Team. Your responsibilities will include:
- Diary management and communications
- Coordinating meetings and taking minutes
- Arranging travel
- Providing administrative support to the Finance Director, Audit, Risk & Finance Committee, and Finance Leadership Team
- Supporting specific projects within the Finance group
You'll work across different cultures and time zones, so flexibility, initiative, and strong organisational skills are key.
What we're looking for
- Excellent organisational and administrative skills
- A natural relationship builder with excellent communication skills
- The ability to prioritise and work under pressure, with great attention to detail
- A proactive approach and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
All applicants must be committed to Tearfund's Christian beliefs.
We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and those from Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds (in our UK workforce) as these groups are currently under-represented at Tearfund.
Hybrid working: This role is eligible for hybrid working and you will be required to work from the Teddington Tearfund office and from your home by agreement with the line manager. This role requires a minimum of one day per week in the Teddington office,
Please note: Tearfund working weeks are 35 hours (full time) - we are happy to consider part time applicants (of 21 hours per week or more) with some flexibility over the working hours/days.
The recruitment process will include specific checks related to safeguarding. In addition, personal identification information will be submitted against a Watchlist database to check against criminal convictions as a counter-terror measure.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Lloyds Bank Foundation
Personal Assistant and Directorate Coordinator (SII & Income)
Starting Salary: £39,363 (London-based)
Contract: Full-time, permanent contract (we are open to conversations about flexibility - so please ask)
Location: London based with an expectation of at least two days per week in our London office and up to three days working from home
About Lloyds Bank Foundation
Lloyds Bank Foundation for England and Wales is an independent charitable foundation, backed by Lloyds Banking Group and the people within it. We want everyone to be in a good place - personally, in a home that’s a good place to live, and in a community that’s a good place to belong.
We play our role by connecting and catalysing community-led change, providing the money, time, tools and connections that build organisations’ capacity and capability, to make people’s lives better and their communities stronger.
We back people and communities across England and Wales, to make that happen, because when you back brilliant people, brilliant things happen. Our communities are full of ambitious, energetic and determined people stepping up to make their neighbours’ lives better and their communities grow stronger. Day in, day out.
About the Role
This is a key support role within the Foundation, providing high-quality coordination and executive support to the Strategy, Impact and Innovation and Income directorates.
As Personal Assistant and Directorate Coordinator, you will work closely with Directors and their teams to ensure priorities are well organised, meetings and activity are effectively coordinated, and follow-up is delivered. You will play a central role in enabling the smooth running of two busy directorates, supporting planning, logistics and day-to-day operations.
This is a varied and proactive role that goes beyond traditional administrative support. You will coordinate activity across teams, support senior-level meetings and engagement, and help improve systems and ways of working across the organisation. You will also deputise for the Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive when required, supporting continuity across the Senior Leadership Team.
About You
We’re looking for an organised, proactive and detail-focused individual with experience providing high-quality administrative or PA support in a busy environment.
You will be confident managing complex diaries, coordinating meetings and supporting senior colleagues, with the ability to balance multiple priorities effectively.
You will bring strong communication and organisational skills, alongside good judgement and the ability to anticipate needs in a fast-paced environment.
You will be a collaborative and dependable team member, with a flexible and proactive approach to supporting others. A commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging is essential.
How to Apply
Please click ‘Apply’ to be redirected to our website, where you can download the Candidate Information Pack and find details of how to apply.
For an informal conversation about the role and application process, please contact our recruitment partner, Atkinson HR via the information in the candidate pack.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
We hold Disability Confident Employer status (Level 2) and are working towards full status by 2027. This means that if you're a disabled applicant and your CV and application answers clearly demonstrate that you meet the essential criteria for the role, we will invite you to interview.
More broadly, we are committed to building a diverse team that reflects the communities and people we work with. We believe that diversity of background, experience and perspective makes us stronger and helps us make better decisions. We actively welcome applications from people who are under-represented in the charity sector, including people from Black, Asian and minoritised ethnic communities, disabled people, and those with experience of the issues our funded charities work to address.
Key Dates
Closing Date: Midday, Thursday 21st May 2026.
Optional Q&A Session: Wednesday 6th May 2026 at 09:00-10:00
Interview: Tuesday 2nd June 2026
Registered Charity
21 - 50
We support small, local and specialist charities across England and Wales.
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The Personal Assistant (Diary & Events) works closely with the Bishops, the Bishop's Chaplain & Executive Assistant and the Finance & Associate PA.
The post-holder will need to have (or be able to quickly develop) a thorough knowledge of the many facets of a Bishop's roles, the workings of the Diocese of Liverpool and the Church of England more widely. As well as having excellent organisational, administrative and diary management skills, the post-holder must have the capacity to respond quickly often working independently and calmly to rapidly changing circumstances and effectively manage competing demands.
This role demands initiative, discretion and creativity. It is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, is passionate about the Church's mission, and is confident in managing both strategic and operational responsibilities. It requires someone who is proactive and can organise their work so that they are one step ahead in order to anticipate issues and influence positive outcomes. The post holder will also be an excellent communicator, able to handle difficult conversations and be highly collaborative in order to build highly effective working relationships with a wide range of individuals and organisations.
The role will be primarily based at Bishop's Lodge, Woolton Park, Liverpool. There is a requirement to be flexible and, on occasion, to work from the diocesan office at St James' House.
These relationships will be vital as everyone in the bishop's office must have a good awareness of each other's work and the capacity to allocate tasks and support each other's workstreams according to the particular demands. Holidays must be agreed between staff to ensure that the office is well staffed. The PA (Diary & Events) will not normally be away from the Office or on holiday at the same time as the Finance & Associate PA.
Any given day is varied and therefore likely to produce a range of demands both foreseen and unforeseen; the Personal Assistant needs the flexibility and initiative to respond appropriately as and when matters arise. The following are, however, the focal responsibilities of the role:
Diary Management
Working with the Bishop's Chaplain & Executive Assistant, to have overall responsibility to plan, organise and coordinate all elements of the day-to-day diary management for the bishops and the Bishop's Chaplain. This includes but is not limited to:
- Book, manage and adjust appointments, engagements and meetings.
- Organise the diary and schedule the bishops' day in a way that enables and sustains their ministries.
- Take the lead on making travel and accommodation arrangements
- Ensure the bishops have all necessary paperwork or information in advance of meetings or engagements
- Liaise with parishes, clergy and all key stakeholders both internal and external where required.
- Be pro-active in drafting appropriate responses to all requests and invitations.
- Protect the bishop's diary by setting criteria to manage all diary demands including pushing back on requests to ensure that the number of commitments is sustainable.
Administrative and operational support
- Managing the administration for Readers in the diocese including liaising with the Diocesan Team and the Warden of Readers.
- From time to time as and when required to serve as clerk to the meetings held by the bishops and to take notes, co-ordinate agendas, actions and follow-ups.
- Oversee the maintenance of the Clergy Personal Files ensuring that they are up to date and stored and organised correctly.
- Collaborate with the Bishops' Chaplain & Executive Assistant and other members of the team to provide administrative support to enable the smooth running of the Bishop's Office and is also crucial to the Bishops' work.
- Develop and maintain highly effective electronic and paper filing systems, data, databases, and other records storage in line with Safeguarding and GDPR principles.
- Undertake other appropriate duties as commensurate with the role as requested by the Bishop
Lead on planning and delivery of events, both large and small, hosted by or involving the bishops as required and share in welcoming visitors to the Bishop's Office.
Plan, coordinate and manage logistics, invitations, guest communications and event materials, liaising with both internal and external contacts and be the lead contact for such events.
Ensure events reflect the bishops' priorities and are delivered with professionalism and warmth.
Build excellent working relationships with all those with whom the Bishops come into contact by responding to a wide range of enquiries in a warm and friendly manner, either in person or by directing enquirers to the appropriate sources of information.
Establish, maintain and improve ways of working and consistent information flow, including liaising with the bishops' staff, Diocesan Offices, other bishops, external civic contacts, dioceses and clergy nationally; the Bishoprics and Church Commissioners.
Skills/Aptitudes
- Demonstrates thinking ahead, managing time, priorities and developing structured and efficient approaches to deliver work on time and to a very high standard.
- Efficient and quick at dealing with requests.
- Ability to handle confidential information and to act with discretion
- Able to work flexibly, both in terms of time and responsibilities
- Content to work to the bishop's agenda, adjusting work style to the Bishop's preferences and requirements.
- Ability to organise own workload, to set priorities and to work to deadlines
- Ability to show initiative and creativity and to work without direct supervision
- IT proficiency, including Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel
- Strong communication skills, both oral and written including excellent report writing skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Experience
- Significant demonstrable experience as a highly performing administrator/personal assistant/diary manager in working with senior members of staff
- Demonstrable experience of providing Personal Assistant/Diary support to senior staff
- Proven interpersonal skills with the ability to quickly establish and maintain excellent working relationships with officers/post holders and other key stakeholder groups
- Proven stakeholder management skills to manage competing demands.
- Experience of managing expectations, conflicts and difficult conversations whilst maintaining productive working relationships.
- Familiarity with the Church of England's structures and mission
Personal attributes
- Ability to work calmly under pressure and solve problems efficiently and effectively
- Calm, confident and adaptable under pressure
- Self-movitated, punctual and organised
- Compassionate and patient
- To be a person in sympathy with the mission and ethos of the Christian Church, the Church of England and the Diocese of Liverpool
Registered Charity
101 - 500
The Church of England’s vocation is and always has been to proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ afresh in each generation to the people of England.
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Are you passionate about making a positive impact in your workplace? Do you have exceptional organisational skills, a keen eye for detail and understand the importance of confidentiality?
We have an incredible opportunity for you! We are looking for a Personal Assistant to join a dynamic team supporting the Associate Archdeacon of Berkshire.
This roles offers flexible working and is a rewarding opportunity to contribute to a diverse team, grow professionally and be a part of a community dedicated to fostering a safe and spiritually enriching environment.
Position: Personal Assistant
Location: Theale, Berks
Hours: Part-time 12 hours per week, worked equally over three days, which must include Mondays and Thursdays. The third day will be agreed with the line manager.
Salary: £30,804.08 pro rata (actual £9,990.51)
Contract: Fixed-term, 12 months
Closing Date: Monday 27 April 2026 at midnight, may close sooner
Interviews: Theale, RG7 5AS: Friday 8 May 2026
The Role
We are seeking a highly efficient and detail oriented administrative professional to support a dynamic organisation. In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring the smooth running of daily activities and providing essential support to the team. You will offer PA support to the Associate Archdeacon, managing diaries, correspondence, data, and meetings, as well as handling emails, preparing documents, and taking minutes. Alongside this, you will contribute to the wider work of the archdeaconry, supporting recruitment processes and assisting parishes as they serve their local communities. This is a role where your organisational strengths and ability to keep operations flowing will make a meaningful difference.
About You
You will have excellent organisational and communication skills. You will work well in teams and on infrequent occasions autonomously, have proficiency in computer applications, and have a proactive problem-solving mindset.
You do not need to be a practising Christian or have a faith to work with us - around 50% of our staff are not practising Christians but are comfortable with the Christian ethos that underpins our work. However, all our staff do have a desire to make a difference.
Benefits and Rewards:
ODBF continues to offer a range of rewards and benefits to its staff, including:
- Competitive salary
- Generous employer pension contribution of 12.5% into the auto-enrolment pension scheme, which includes a death-in-service benefit (5% employee contribution)
- Re-accreditation as a Living Wage employer
- Annual holiday entitlement starting at 25 days, excluding public holidays, rising each year by one day to a maximum of 30 days, pro-rata for part-time employees
- In addition to the statutory UK public holidays, the Diocese offers three privilege days to all employees, namely Maundy Thursday, Ascension Day, and Christmas Eve (or the closest working day, where this falls on a weekend)
- Flexible working patterns
- Sabbatical leave, after a qualifying period of service
- Access to wellbeing support via Employee Assistance Programme
- Enhanced family-friendly policies and a generous occupational sick pay provision
- Free parking
- Electric car and cycle-to-work salary sacrifice schemes
- EV charging points on site
- Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme with Octopus Electric Dreams
- Cycle to Work scheme with Green Commute Initiative
- Contributions towards eye examinations and prescriptive lenses
- Access to low-interest rate financial services from Churches Mutual Credit Union
- An attractive modern working environment Contributions towards eye examinations and prescriptive lenses
- Access to low-interest rate financial services from Churches Mutual Credit Union
- An attractive modern working environment
The successful candidate must have the right to live and work in the United Kingdom.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. If you do not hear from us, your application has not been successful.
We are particularly keen to receive applications from UK Minority Ethnic / Global Majority heritage and disabled candidates, who are currently underrepresented.
Our client is committed to the safeguarding, care, and nurture of everyone within the church community. They follow and are committed to their Safeguarding Policies and the relevant statutory legislation and guidance, "Working together" to ensure the welfare of children and young people is paramount.
You may have experience in other areas such as PA, Personal Assistant, PA to the Director, Secretary, Executive Assistant, Administration Manager, Admin, Administrator, Senior PA, Senior Administrator. #INDNFP
Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client – Not For Profit People.
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Archdeacons are called to share in the mission of the church, exercising their ministry in close collaboration with the Bishop. They play a significant role in the recruitment, oversight, support, discipline, and pastoral care of the clergy. They also play a key role in strategic planning, managing conflict, encouraging stewardship and responding to safeguarding issues, alongside exercising their legal responsibilities.
The Archdeacons’ PA will need to have a high level of hospitality, a friendly and engaging telephone manner, and excellent people skills. The PA manages many interactions with clergy and parishes and is often the first port of call with the wider Diocese.
With a close eye for detail they provide administrative support to the archdeacons, managing their diaries, project managing events, ensuring processes work effectively, writing or acting on their behalf, and providing the information and support they need to carry out their work effectively and in a timely manner.
They need to take the initiative and be proactive in finding creative solutions to a range of issues. An ability to prioritise will be essential.
The ability to take initiative and be proactive is a key skill for an archdeacons' PA, as is flexibility, as the workflow is not always consistent, and the two archdeacons at different times have different demands. The PA is part of the Kingston Area Team, consisting of the Bishop of Kingston, his Chaplain, the two Archdeacons, and the two PAs and so must be an exceptional team player.
While experience of church life - particularly in the Church of England - would be an advantage, the ability to learn and be empathetic are the key strengths the PA needs.
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Welcome to the Diocese of Southwark, where we seek to be Christ Centered Outward Focused in all we do.
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The Science Media Centre is a small, high-impact charity that works to get expert scientific voices into the media on the biggest and most controversial stories of the day so that news is accurate and evidence-based. We're looking for a confident, engaged, and enthusiastic Operations and Executive Assistant to ensure our CEO and the wider team can function at pace. This is an exciting opportunity for someone early in their career to partner with a high-profile CEO at a highly-regarded scientific organisation, that has worked behind the scenes for over 20 years to deliver real impact to the public.
The core aspect of this role will be supporting our CEO. You will manage her diary and inbox, prepare her for speaking events, handle all travel and logistics, be the first port of call for tech queries, and generally act as her second brain. But on top of that, this broad role includes running our internship programme, managing events, coordinating projects for the Senior Management Team, assisting with governance and finance admin, and keeping the office running smoothly.
What we are looking for
You will be someone with outstanding organisational skills, meticulous attention to detail, strong initiative, and a clear head. On top of that, you should be genuinely excited by SMC's work and curious about the science and media stories we engage with. We want someone with good judgement who is excited to learn the ropes and develop their skills in a small but high-impact office.
What we can offer you
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + Christmas closure, increasing after 5 years’ service
- Annual performance and pay reviews
- Generous pension, healthcare, and family-friendly provisions
- Free gym and discounted lunch options
Selection process
- Application (CV and cover letter)
- In-person interview consisting of a 40min task and 40min panel interview on 13th May 2026
- References
This is an on-site role based at our offices in London (Euston). Staff are expected to be in the office five days a week. Start date mid-May to early June (exact date to be agreed).
How to apply
Send your CV and a covering letter (no more than 1 side of A4) detailing why you want this particular role, and how you fit the essential and desirable requirements as outlined in the role profile. You can also apply by emailing your CV and covering letter to the jobs@ address listed on our website.
Applicants must have a pre-existing right to work full time in the UK as we are unfortunately unable to sponsor visas.
We know that some demographics are less likely to apply for roles if they don’t feel they meet every requirement. We encourage all applicants who have a strong interest in our work and believe they have the right skills to succeed to apply for the role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Creative Support is a national provider of social care with charitable status. We are seeking a capable and highly professional PA to support our governance and quality functions.
This is a responsible position which will offer great job satisfaction to someone with a conscientious and proactive approach. Creative Support delivers person-centred care and support to people across England with a wide range of needs. We are also a Registered Social Landlord managing around 1,000 units of supported housing.
This role inolves the provision of all necessary administrative and secretarial assistance to the Chair of the Board, Company Secretary and Director of Quality. The role will involve:
Governance
- Liaising with the Chair and trustees to forward plan and schedule meetings.
- Communications and correspondence for the Chair and trustees.
- Organising meetings and sending out invites and virtual log-ins.
- Managing room bookings, refreshments, travel arrangements and payment of expenses.
- Arranging meetings between the Chair, trustees, the CEO and other officers as required.
- Making arrangements for presentations and internal/external speakers as required.
- Liaising with the Executive Team regarding preparation for meetings and any follow up.
- Taking accurate, professional minutes in a range of meetings, including Board & Committee meetings.
- Collating, uploading and sending out minutes, reports and other papers for Board meetings.
- Keeping records of attendance and apologies and any possible conflicts of interest.
- Maintaining all records in good order and managing the online Board portal.
- Supporting the Company Secretary, Chair &CEO by organising Annual/General Meetings & events.
- Supporting the Company Secretary with the recruitment and induction of new trustees.
- Being a point of contact for trustees and shareholding members.
- Supporting the Company Secretary in undertaking their role and duties.
- Any other duties reasonably requested by the Chair, CEO and Company Secretary.
Quality
- PA/Administrative support for the Director of Quality, for their quality remit & operational portfolio.
- Servicing the Quality & Practice Committee by coordinating the submission of reports & information.
- Administrative support for the Head of Quality, Head of Social Care Governance and Quality Team.
- Collating quality data, compiling reports, minuting meetings and effective follow up.
- Minuting and providing administrative support for confidential, sensitive HR and safeguarding cases.
- Providing PA support and assistance for the Executive Team when required.
- Communicating and liaising with Head Office Teams and operational managers.
- Contributing to planning and implementation of wider corporate campaigns/programmes of work.
- Providing support for co-production initiatives and Experts by Experience.
Applicants for this role must be passionate about Creative Support’s work, values and ethos. You will have significant prior experience gained in a responsible secretarial or administrative role. Experience of working for a charity or a social care or public service organisation is desirable, but not essential. You will be proactive, professional and able to maintain confidentiality. You will be well-organised, able to prioritise work and to achieve deadlines.
You must have good communication skills with the ability to liaise effectively and coordinate the work of others. You must be helpful and responsive to requests for assistance from the Chair and trustees. You will be willing to work flexibly in accordance with the needs of the organisation and trustees, including attending evening meetings (1-2 evening meetings a month).
A good standard of literacy is required and you must be competent in the use of IT and online applications including MS Word, Excel and Powerpoint. You will be conscientious and diligent in managing data and information and keeping records on behalf of the Company Secretary. You must be able to take direction and be accountable to the Director of Quality and the Company Secretary.
You must be committed to the principles of co-production as you will be expected to support the voice and active involvement of people we support in governance and quality assurance.
Benefits of working with Creative Support:
- Friendly and supportive work environment
- Career development opportunities
- High level of training and development through our Creative Academy
- Pension with company contribution
- Free life assurance
- 25 days paid annual leave plus bank holidays, plus an additional day off for your birthday
This job could be full time (37.5 hours) or part-time by agreement, subject to a minimum of 30 hours per week. This post is not suitable for home working. Our offices are readily accessible on public transport as we are based in in the centre of Stockport close to the mainline train station and with frequent buses to Manchester.
Creative Support is a welcoming and inclusive Equal Opportunities employer. We embrace diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and cultures. As a Disability Confident Employer we welcome applications from people with a disability, and as a proud Stonewall Diversity Champion we actively encourage applications from the LGBT+ community.
We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK.
We will be interviewing for this role as suitable applications are received and may close this role before the closing date upon a successful candidate being appointed.
Vacancy Reference Number: 84364
Applications for this post must be submitted via the Creative Support website, quoting the above vacancy reference number.
Registered Charity
501 - 1000
Creative Support is a not for profit provider of person centered care and support
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Personal Assistant and Admin Manager
RCN UK HQ (London), Nottingham or Bolton office with hybrid working, 35 hours per week, permanent contract
There may be further flexibility to the locations advertised. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss which alternative office locations may be available.
At the Royal College of Nursing, we're an optimistic organisation. And we've got good reason to be. As the largest trade union of nursing staff and students in the UK - with over half a million members -we can see a brighter future ahead. Join us and you will too.
RCN activists and workplace representatives are the lifeblood of our union and the voice of the nursing profession. They shape the health policies of the future by organising, lobbying and campaigning for positive change for the nursing profession, for patient care and for a better society.
Our people are our greatest asset, and we want people who can contribute to our purpose in line with our values.
The role
To provide a comprehensive, professional and confidential Personal Assistant (PA) role to the Head of Activist Learning and Development, through the provision of efficient and effective secretarial, administrative and project administration duties, while working flexibly and collaboratively to support the wider team.
You will manage the administration of the learning programme in planning, member booking systems, reporting and aiding and advising colleagues within the team and across the organisation. In addition, you will line manage our admin colleagues within the team.
This is a varied and demanding role that will put you at the forefront of ensuring that the RCN's members have the influence in the workplace - and the world - that they need.
The person
To join us you'll need experience of providing administrative and PA support at a senior level.
You'll be able to demonstrate a record of being able to prioritise workloads, meet demanding deadlines and manage the work of others.
You will be able to show examples when you have shown leadership and responsible initiative.
Whatever your background, you'll be efficient, accurate, and show a capacity for strategic insight in all you do.
To succeed at the Royal College of Nursing all you need to do is think bigger, better and brighter. And with an attitude like that, anything's possible.
What we offer
We offer an impressive range of benefits, a broad range of learning development opportunities and an award-winning health and wellbeing programme. We offer annual leave up to 32 days plus bank holidays and three additional days for the Christmas break plus generous maternity, adoption, paternity, and shared parental leave packages.
We offer a competitive pay structure with annual pay progression until you reach the top of the salary scale. We normally offer new employees the first point of the salary range, although you may be able to negotiate a higher starting salary depending on your skills, experience and current salary.
We are a diverse organisation and understand everyone has different needs and many of our employees enjoy flexible working enabling them to deliver results whilst having a good work life balance. Our hybrid working model allows for up to 60% of your working time to be carried out from home. At least 40% of your working time will be spent working in person.
Our selection process
Please click the 'apply now' button to apply and answer the supporting questions online demonstrating how you meet the criteria for this role. You may not be shortlisted if you don't. Any identifying information in your application will automatically be anonymised for shortlisting purposes.
We want your experience applying for a job with us to be the best it can be. We can offer flexibility in how we conduct the interview and you are able to attend online if you need to. If you foresee any issues with accessing a computer, webcam, or internet connection for this, please do let us know.
Equal opportunities for everyone
Equity, diversity and inclusion are a priority for us and we aim to foster an inclusive environment so our people can bring their authentic selves to work. This is integral to our mission to enable you to support our members and ensure their voice is heard by all UK governments to get the best outcomes for them and their patients.
We have strong staff networks, a detailed EDI strategy and are actively striving to become an anti-racist organisation. We encourage applications from people of diverse backgrounds and identities.
As proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme we also actively encourage applications from people with disabilities.
Opening date: 23 April 2026
Closing date: 11:59pm 18 May 2026
Assessment and Interview date (at RCN UK HQ, London): 3 June 2026
Candidates will be asked to take part in timed assessments and a formal interview. We will gather information about any reasonable adjustment required ahead of the interview.
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Senior Executive Assistant and Development Operations Lead
£50,000 per annum plus benefits
Permanent, Full Time
Oxford (hybrid)
We are recruiting for a Senior Executive Assistant and Development Operations Lead to join the Rhodes Trust, Oxford. This role plays a pivotal role in enabling the effectiveness and impact of the Chief Engagement and Development Officer and the wider Global Engagement leadership department. We are looking for the successful candidate to start with us as soon as possible.
About the Rhodes Trust
The Rhodes Trust is an educational charity which offers Rhodes Scholarships to exceptional students from around the world to come and study at the University of Oxford. Our mission is to build a better world through global fellowship programmes that develop and connect compassionate, innovative, and public-spirited people committed to solving humanity’s challenges. In recent years, we have also partnered with several other remarkable organisations to create the Mandela Rhodes Foundation, Atlantic Institute, Schmidt Science Fellows, RISE and Oxford Next Horizons.
The role
This position acts as an operational partner to the senior leadership team, with responsibility for key development operations, donor stewardship processes, senior leadership logistics and governance-related coordination.
The role will be responsible for; (see Job Description for full details):
Executive and Leadership Support
· Proactively manage the CEDO’s diary, inbox, and scheduling, anticipating priorities and easing pressure on senior leadership time.
· Coordinate complex UK and international travel and engagement logistics for the CEDO and other senior team members ensuring arrangements are efficient, well planned and aligned with wider organisational priorities. Liaise with the Warden’s office to ensure coordination and alignment of travel plans.
· Plan and coordinate internal and external meeting coordination, including preparation of briefing materials, tracking follow-up actions, and supporting effective relationship management.
Communications, Donor Stewardship, Reporting and Knowledge Management
· Work closely with Relationship Managers to coordinate and deliver bespoke donor reports, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and timely delivery.
· Prepare condolence letters and other sensitive correspondence with discretion, empathy, and professionalism.
· Take ownership of key development communications and organisational materials, including contributions to the Annual Report, donor publications such as Rhodes Scholar Magazine, rotating website features related to donors, etc.
Governance, Meetings and Project Support
· Coordinate governance and committee processes end-to-end including agenda planning, paper preparation, accurate minute taking and tracking actions to completion.
· Support the planning and delivery of team meetings, retreats, and key events.
· Provide project coordination support for strategic initiatives led by the CEDO and the Engagement and Development team.
Other
· Role modelling the Trust’s organisational values of commitment, inclusion, belonging, growth and innovation.
· Carrying out any other duties relevant to the role, as requested.
· A deep commitment to the values, ethos and mission of the Rhodes Trust.
Essential skills, experience and knowledge (see Job Description for full details):
· Demonstrable experience in a coordination, operations, development, governance, or similar role within a complex organisation, with responsibility for delivering work to a high standard and managing multiple priorities.
· Experience working closely with senior stakeholders, exercising discretion, sound judgement, and professionalism in high-trust environments.
· Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience producing clear, accurate, correspondence, briefings, and materials for internal and external audiences.
· Strong IT skills, with confidence using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and related systems to support effective coordination, reporting, and delivery.
· Experience using databases or CRM systems (e.g. Salesforce) to support reporting, knowledge management, and data quality, with the ability to turn information into useful, decision-ready outputs.
Benefits of working here
We are a global organisation and we use our deep connections across the world to bring together people of different backgrounds and viewpoints. We encourage our staff to challenge each other’s thinking and generate new ideas.
· 30 days annual leave (pro rata) plus 8 bank holidays
· Competitive pension scheme
· Generous family leave schemes
· Private health insurance
· Employee Assistance Programme
· Personal development opportunities
· Additional benefits, such as free access to the University's gardens, parks, libraries and museums, and University staff discounts in shops across Oxford.
· Cycle to work scheme
· Electric car scheme
If you would like to find out more, please click ‘apply’ to view the full job description and to find the link to apply. Please send us your CV and a covering letter. Please note, this advert will close on 3 May 2026. Interviews are expected to be the week commencing 18 May 2026.
If you have any issues with submitting your application, please email the Recruitment team.
The Rhodes Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We warmly welcome applications from talented people of diverse backgrounds and appoint without regard to age, disability, gender, gender identity, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, parental status, marital or civil partner status, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, nationality, religion or belief.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
The Fundraising Assistant will be an integral part of a dynamic and unstoppable fundraising department. The role will be a chance for someone to learn about all types of fundraising whilst meeting with a diverse range of supporters and generating funds for the charity across a range of income streams.
For this role you will need to have great attention to detail, be highly organised as well as the ability to be flexible as things can change quickly in fundraising. You will also have the enthusiasm and willingness to learn new skills and the confidence to pick up the phone and bring positivity and joy to our supporters. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to learn about fundraising in a busy, fun and supportive environment.
At Sarcoma UK, we are committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, communities and experiences. We are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
Benefits:
- Flexible working options including hybrid working
- Pension with 5% employer contribution
- 25 days holiday entitlement per annum plus bank holidays and the working days between Christmas and New Year
- Additional day off for your birthday
- Volunteering day per year
- Enhanced sick, maternity and adoption pay
- Sarcoma UK Life Insurance Scheme
- Health and wellbeing:
- Health Cash Plan
- Therapy sessions
- Wellbeing Group
- Team activities throughout the year
- Interest-free season ticket and bicycle loan
Our Promise:
Everything we do is shaped by the people affected by sarcoma.
Our work is guided by five commitments:
- We are shaped and driven by people affected by sarcom: we listen to and learn from the experiences of patients and families.
- We are committed to equity: everyone affected by sarcoma should be able to access the same quality of care, information and support.
- We collaborate to make a bigger impact: we work with healthcare professionals, researchers, organisations and policymakers to achieve more together.
- We uphold the highest standards: we use evidence and expertise to push for better care, treatment and research.
- We are relentlessly ambitious: sarcoma is decades behind other cancers. We will use every opportunity to close that gap.
Duties and key responsibilities
Fundraising Support
- Provide administration and operational support across the fundraising team.
- Respond promptly and professionally to fundraising enquiries via post, email, and phone, offering support, guidance and thanking donors and fundraisers.
- Develop excellent and enduring relationships with current and potential supporters.
- Send fundraising materials (including t-shirts, information packs, etc.) to supporters.
- Support challenge event fundraising by stewarding fundraisers, providing logistical support and administrative duties.
- Support the delivery of community campaigns, concentrating on the innovative fundraising elements, and providing stewardship to fundraisers.
- Support the planning and delivery of campaigns and special events and provide on the day support.
- Provide research support across the whole fundraising team, which may include researching corporates, trusts and foundations and community fundraising opportunities.
- Keep up to date with the work of the charity and communicate this to supporters in a compelling manner.
- Represent Sarcoma UK at events as required.
Administrative Support
- Monitor the fundraising section on Sarcoma UK’s website, ensuring all fundraising pages are kept up to date and relevant.
- Produce regular reports on fundraising activities, including data from JustGiving, Enthuse, and GoFundMe, ensuring accurate tracking and evaluation.
- Work with the database and fundraising teams to evaluate and analyse fundraising activities.
- Contribute to the smooth running of the organisation, assisting with general office and digital administrative tasks and ensuring processes are followed consistently.
Stock and Online Shop
- Monitor Sarcoma UK’s online shop, and ecommerce platform. Ensuring it is regularly updated with accurate product listings and that orders are processed efficiently, meeting supporter expectations.
- Assist with maintaining external storage unit and keeping records of the contents.
- Liaise with suppliers, process orders, and ensure smooth fulfilment of orders.
- Research and create new merchandise and fundraising materials, keeping up to date with new trends and ensure offering is fresh and innovative.
Other
- Maintain accurate and up to date supporter records on Sarcoma UK’s database (Raiser’s Edge).
- To undertake all duties in line with the Sarcoma UKs policies, procedures and regulations ensuring that the work.
- The post holder will be working in a developing environment, and they will therefore be required to undertake other appropriate duties as necessary for the efficient operation of Sarcoma UK.
Registered Charity
21 - 50
Sarcoma UK is a national charity that funds vital research and offers information and support to anyone affected by sarcoma.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.