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We are seeking a Casual Housekeeping Assistant to join our dedicated team at Maurice House in Broadstairs, Kent. You’ll help maintain a safe, clean and welcoming environment by carrying out a range of housekeeping tasks to the highest standards. You’ll be supporting residents’ wellbeing through social interaction and exceptional service.

This is a Casual Housekeeping Assistant position, offering flexible hours to suit both your availability and the needs of the care home.

Please note that we are currently only able to consider applications from candidates who have the legal right to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor visas at this time. As this role is based at our care home, applicants must live within a reasonable commuting distance.

Key responsibilities of the role:

-  Undertake a variety of housekeeping tasks as part of daily duties, assisting residents to keep bedrooms tidy. Using supplies and equipment according to health and safety standards.
-  Provide excellent care and develop good relations with our residents to enhance their overall experience.
-  Ensure all areas remain safe, comfortable, accessible and safe for our residents
-  Ensure manual handling equipment and associated devices are routinely checked and cleaned for functional and safe use (reporting any damage if required).
-  Uphold strict hygiene practices with infection prevention control methods.

 You’ll be a motivated and compassionate individual who takes pride in their work and enjoys making others feel cared for. With experience working in a care home or similar setting and you have a friendly, can-do attitude, we’d love to hear from you. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.

*Please note we can only accept applications from candidates aged 18+

About our Care Services:

The Royal British Legion operates six care homes across the UK, dedicated to providing exceptional residential, nursing, and dementia care to veterans and their families. At Maurice House, fostering a supportive community is paramount. With a specialized dementia lodge, 12 acres of beautiful grounds, and a diverse range of engaging activities, we offer a warm and welcoming environment for our residents. The home features 77 en-suite bedrooms and comfortable lounges, while our expert care team provides specialized support, including dedicated care within our dementia lodge for up to 30 residents. With its blend of comfort, community, and exceptional standards, Maurice House provides a welcoming home where those who served feel truly valued.

Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.

Employee benefits include:

- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Pension scheme subject to eligibility
- Statutory holiday allowance
- Uniform will be provided (where applicable).
- Free DBS check

For more detailed information about the role, please see the job description attached to our direct advert.

RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.

We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Crisis is the national charity for people experiencing homelessness. We have embarked on our 10-year strategy for ending homelessness. We know it is not inevitable. We know together we can end it.

We are now recruiting the team that will deliver Crisis at Christmas 2026. This unique project mobilises a huge volunteering effort to provide warmth, companionship and vital services in temporary centres across London to people facing homelessness.

Vacancies: We are hiring for x3 vacancies on the Christmas team

Contract: Fixed Term Contact – starting 9 September 2026 until 31 January 2027

Hours: 35 hours per week (some rota’d working to cover weekends and bank holidays over Christmas period) 

Salary: £31,354 per annum

Location: Canning Town Warehouse, Unit 4 SEGRO Park, London E16 4ES - three days per week onsite. Additional days and locations across London will be required during the Christmas period when our sites are operational.

About the role

Project Assistants play a key role in delivering a range of services that ensure our guests have a safe and happy Christmas.  From healthcare and catering to advice and wellbeing services such as arts and crafts and salon, our services can make a real difference. You will support with the recruitment and management of Crisis at Christmas volunteers and external partners to help deliver services, ensuring teams have all the information and equipment they need. This is a varied role including processing volunteer applications, creating comms materials, managing and communicating schedules, organising training, organising and setting up kit, ensuring our teams of specialists have the equipment and materials they need as well as getting stuck in and helping out directly once our centres open. 

This is great role to kickstart your career in the charity sector, as well as in project management or events roles.

About you 

To be successful in this role you will have…

· Experience of providing administrative support and general office duties in a busy events or project-based environment

· Excellent spoken and written skills to communicate effectively and confidently with a wide range of audiences

· Ability to prioritise tasks and work to tight deadlines in ambiguous or challenging situations 

· Good attention to detail to ensure accuracy in tasks

· Experience of customer service and ability to deal with high volumes of enquiries via phone and email in a professional and friendly manner 

· Proficient IT skills and the ability to use data in order to work effectively and collaboratively

· A positive and proactive mindset, coupled with a strong willingness to contribute to and support the success of the project

You may have experience running events or working on busy projects or have experience in a busy customer service or administration environment.  You should have an interest in the charity or homelessness sector and a commitment to Crisis’ purpose and values. 

Please see the full Job Pack linked below, for a full list of requirements for this role. We realise that long lists of criteria can be daunting, and you may not want to apply for a role unless you feel 100% qualified. However, if you feel you have relevant examples to answer the screening questions, we encourage you to apply.

We believe diversity is a strength, and our aim is to make sure that Crisis truly reflects the communities we serve. We are actively working towards our organisation being a place where everyone can thrive and make their best contribution to our mission of ending homelessness for good. We know that the more perspectives, voices, and experiences we can bring to this work, the better. We particularly welcome applications from people who have lived experience of homelessness, and people from all marginalised groups, communities, and backgrounds. 

Working at Crisis 

Our values, Bold, Impactful, Collaborative and Equitable, are at the heart of everything we do as we continue in our mission to end homelessness.

Our staff, members and volunteers are vital to getting the right government policies in place, providing breakthrough services, and building a supportive community. We’ll lead by example to nurture a positive and ambitious workplace guided by ending homelessness.  

As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including: 

· A competitive salary. Please note our salaries are fixed to counter inequity and we do not negotiate at offer stage.

• Interest free loans for travel season ticket, cycle to work, and deposit to secure a tenancy. 
• Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8.5% 
• 28 days’ annual leave (pro rata) which increases with service to 31 days and the option to purchase up to 10 additional days leave. 
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay.
• Wellbeing Leave to be used flexibly 
• And more! (Full list of benefits available on website) 

Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience, and career. 

When you join us, you will have the opportunity to join our staff diversity networks, which aim to champion issues across the organisation, enable staff to be their authentic and best selves and contribute to making Crisis a truly diverse organisation.

How do I apply?

Please click on the 'Apply for Job' button below. Our shortlisting process is anonymised as part of our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We do not ask for CVs, instead we ask you complete the work history section and answer the screening questions for us to be able to assess you fairly and objectively. At least two members of staff score all applications.

Closing date: Tuesday 21 July 2026 23:59

Interview process: Competency-based interview + written task.

Interview date and location: Interview slots will be available Tuesday 4th- Thursday 6th August at our Canning Town office. It will not be possible to schedule an alternative date for interview.

AI in Job Applications

We understand some candidates use AI tools when applying. Whilst we welcome the use of technology to support clear communication and structure, we want to learn more about you, so please ensure that your application reflects your own skills, knowledge and experiences

Accessibility 

We want our recruitment process to be as accessible as possible. If you need us to make an adjustment or provide additional support as you apply for a role, please email our Talent Acquisition team to discuss how we can help. 

Registered Charity Numbers: E&W1082947, SC040094 

Community Fundraising Assistant - North 

Are you ready to take on a new challenge with a leading charity making a real difference in brain tumour research?

Brain Tumour Research is an exciting, innovative, and ambitious charity. We are passionate about finding a cure for brain tumours through the establishment of dedicated Brain Tumour Research Centres of Excellence around the UK.​

After a successful 2025, we’re building on our momentum and looking ahead with ambition. As our work continues to expand, so does our impact. We are now looking for passionate people to join us on the next stage of our journey!

It is a fantastic time to be joining us and we are keen to share this with likeminded and talented individuals. We currently have an opening for a Community Fundraising Assistant - North, to join our Community and Digital Fundraising team.

• Do you want to make a difference in one of the most innovative and exciting medical research fundraising charities in the UK?
• Are you able to provide friendly and professional support to fundraisers and supporters?   
• Do you have experience in supporting events or community activities?
• Do you live in either Scotland, North East England, North West England or the East Midlands? 

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Have you answered Yes to these questions?

Does this sound like the opportunity to really take the next step in your career?

Excited to learn more about this position? Then please take a read through our recruitment pack which is included within this advert.​​​

If you have the skills and ambition that we are looking for we are excited to receive your application.  We are really looking forward to welcoming a new member to our team!​

We are asking for a CV as the first step but applicants may be asked to provide a targeted covering letter as part of the selection process.  Interviews will be conducted during the application window as appropriate, and will consist of a first interview via MS Teams, progressing, if successful to a face to face second interview, held at our offices in Milton Keynes.

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We reserve the right to close the application window early and advise candidates to apply in good time to avoid disappointment.​

We are looking for people who share our passion for finding a cure for brain tumours and who have the skills and experience to make a difference. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, and ages. We believe that diversity enriches our organisation and helps us achieve our mission. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment where everyone can be themselves and contribute to our vision.

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Create is seeking a dynamic, ambitious, driven, fundraiser (grants/major gifts) with strong strategic skills, an exemplary income generation track record, and a passion for the power of the creative arts. This Senior Leadership Team position reports directly to the Chief Executive and manages a small team.

Do you believe in the power of the creative arts to connect, empower and upskill isolated and vulnerable children and adults? Are you passionate about relationship building, storytelling, meeting targets and changing lives? Are you excited to use your extensive senior-level fundraising experience, knowledge and contacts to lead Create’s income generation from Trusts & Foundations (T&F), public sector and High Net Worth Individuals (HNWI)? 

Supporter Services Assistant – Part-Time

Position Objectives: 

• To assist the International Membership Services Manager in providing PETA’s supporters with a high level of care
• To coordinate responses to supporter phone calls, e-mails, and letter correspondence
• To offer general administrative support for PETA

Reports to:

International Membership Services Manager

Location:

Hybrid in London

Term of Employment:

Part-Time (24 hours per week), 12-month fixed-term (with hope to extend)

Salary:

£30,784 - (£18,470.40) for 3 days a week

Primary Responsibilities and Duties:

• Ensure that all supporter e-mails and calls are handled in a timely, professional, and efficient manner and that responses reflect the organisation’s positions and values and contain up-to-date information
• Attend the PETA Office in London for a minimum of two days per week to handle office-based tasks
• Verify and input donor data, including demographic, membership, and personal information, into the membership database
• Maintain stock of PETA supporter materials and fulfil requests for literature, stickers, and other materials, working with external agencies when necessary
• Process invoices, prepare cheque requests, and liaise with FSAP’s Finance Department
• Liaise with external agencies when necessary and as directed by the International Membership Services Manager in order to resolve supporter issues
• Sort and distribute incoming post and faxes in a prompt manner, responding to or forwarding items as appropriate, including sending signed and returned petitions to campaign targets
• Receive and sort items sent to PETA’s fur amnesty programme, log them, and prepare for sending
• Perform general administrative tasks to support PETA
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor

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Requirements:

• Experience with Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Outlook
• Knowledge of animal rights issues and current PETA campaigns
• Must be willing to work from PETA’s London office 2 days a week
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency with computers
• Good proofreading skills
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality at all times
• Commitment to the objectives of the organisation
• Adherence to a vegan lifestyle strongly preferred

The Woodland Trust is looking for a Assistant Finance Manager to support and ensure all financial transactions are accurate.

The Role:
•    Ensure all purchase and sales ledger transactions are processed accurately and promptly.
•    Supervise credit control by processing daily payment receipts.
•    Lead on bacs and expense payments. 
•    Assist the Finance Manager in revieing staff expenses, reporting, merchant platforms and testing finance system upgrades and introduction of new modules.
•    Ensure the companies bank accounts are reconciled each month with all anomalies identified and corrected.
•    Train and support team members to ensure targets are met.
•    This is a hybrid position with a mix of home working, and from our head office in Grantham, Lincolnshire. Head office attendance would be required no more than once a month on average. 

The Candidate:
•    Experience working in financial accounting. 
•    Knowledge of AP/AR and bank reconciliations.
•    Experience using and understanding complex accounting systems such as Unit 4 and work to make processes more efficient.
•    Strong collaboration skills with internal and external stakeholders to build and maintain new and existing relationships.
•    Knowledge of Microsoft Office with advance skills in Excel.
•    Experience leading and manging a team, developing and motivating team members.
•    Strong time management skills with the ability to work to strict month and year end deadlines.
•    Knowledge of how to persuade, influence and communicate effectively.

Benefits and Wellbeing:
Joining our team means you’ll be a big part of tackling environmental and climate issues. We take good care of our staff, offering support and training opportunities. We also offer:
•    Enhanced Employer Pension
•    Life Assurance
•    Flexible & Hybrid Working Options
•    Generous Annual Leave - 25 Days Plus Bank Holidays (pro rata’d for part-time)
•    Buy and Sell Holiday Scheme
•    Enhanced Parental Pay
•    Employee Assistance Programme

About Us:
The Woodland Trust is the UK’s largest woodland conservation charity.  We want to see a world where trees and woods thrive for people and nature. The Trust engages and inspires people to make their difference tackling the nature and climate crisis helping protect, restore and create our vital woods and trees.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:
To achieve our vision of a world where woods and trees thrive for people and nature, we need to better reflect society and the communities we work in. All people, no matter their background, identity, ability, or circumstance, should benefit from trees.  
People of colour and disabled people are currently under-represented across the environment and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we particularly encourage you to apply. 
Please contact us to discuss any additional support or adjustments you may need to complete your application.

Application Advice:
For fairness we keep our candidates’ personal details hidden from the hiring managers, and we do not ask for your CV at application. Make sure that you answer the Application Questions to show your relevant skills and passion for the role. 

Acceptable Use - Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We understand that candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their job applications-for example, to help structure or edit written responses. We welcome the use of AI in this way, particularly where it helps improve accessibility, such as for neurodivergent applicants. However, we ask that any information submitted reflects your own experience, skills and understanding. During interviews, candidates are expected to respond independently without the use of AI tools.

Apply Now:
If you're ready to make a difference and grow with us, send in your application today. We might close the job opening early if we get a lot of applications, so it's a good idea to apply soon. If we do close the advert early, and you have an application in process, we will email you prior to closing to give you time to complete.

There will be a 1st stage task on the 27th July 2026 followed by interviews via Microsoft Teams on the 5th August 2026.

About the team

We have big goals over the next few years.

We're going to be fighting for mental health in a way we never have before.

Together we'll be working to make sure everyone experiencing a mental health problem gets the support and respect they deserve.

Team information

Will you join us?

The Income Generation Directorate brings together Fundraising, Retail, Business Development and Operations into one team with a shared purpose: to grow sustainable income that powers Mind's work and reaches more people who need us.

We are deliberately set up to work across boundaries. Rather than teams operating in isolation, everyone here contributes to a collective effort to hit ambitious targets, deepen relationships with our supporters and partners, and bring commercial thinking to a mission that matters.

Corporate Partnerships sits at the heart of this. We grow income through high-value relationships and through new, venture-style commercial opportunities, from cause-related marketing to merchandising collaborations, that look and feel different to traditional charity fundraising. Working hand in hand with Retail and colleagues across Income Generation, we turn partnerships into real commercial value and real impact.

We are a newly integrated directorate, which means there is genuine opportunity here to shape how we work. Priorities will evolve, and there will be times when we all roll up our sleeves on something beyond our day-to-day remit. For the right person, that is part of the appeal.

Key duties and responsibilities

The post holder will:

The New Business Assistant (Corporate Partnerships) will play a key part in the development and conversion of new, high-quality corporate partnerships and provide administrative and coordination support to the Corporate Partnerships team. The postholder will support the delivery of the Corporate Partnerships strategy, taking a lead on the administration of unsolicited income. This role will contribute to the Corporate Partnerships team accountabilities:

• Securing new restricted and unrestricted income through proactive corporate new business activity • Building and managing a healthy new business pipeline, focused on long-term, high value partnerships • Developing and converting partnership opportunities that deliver both income and added value, including gift-in-kind and pro bono support • Identifying and engaging new corporate audiences and sectors to support Mind's long-term growth • Delivering a high-quality experience for prospective partners that supports strong, sustainable relationships

Responsibilities can include maintaining accurate records in CRM systems, managing the partnerships inbox, processing income and expenditure, preparing reports, letters and documents, and supporting the development of proposals and presentations. It involves working closely with internal and external contacts.

This role may be subject to an appropriate DBS check. We are committed to safer recruitment and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us; this will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances of your offences. Mind complies fully with the DBS Code of Practice and undertakes to treat all applicants fairly.

Mind's equity statement

Mind is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Please refer to the Job Description while completing your application as candidates will be shortlisted based on how closely they match the criteria in the personal specification.

Support Worker -NDP Navigation Service

Salary £24,000 FTE,  35 hours per week, 6.6 weeks holiday   
Remote working with some travel to events across West Sussex
(We are open to discuss some flexibilty in hours if a suitable candidate isnt able to work the full 35 hours pw) 

Are you passionate about supporting parent-carers of children and young people with ADHD, Autism and other neurodivergent conditions? 

We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join our rapidly growing caring charity with the benefits of flexible family friendly working (from home), generous holiday, pension scheme, travel expenses, laptop and phone provided.  

Reaching Families was established in 2008 to empower, inform and support parent-carers and families of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities in West Sussex.  We achieve this through the delivery of our services providing information, training and peer support.

Our ND Navigation Service provides information, training and support to parent-carers of children and young people waiting on, undergoing or completed an assessment for ADHD, Autism and other neurodivergent conditions.

We are looking to recruit a skilled and motivated support worker to join our NDP Navigation Service
Working within the Outreach & Training team to provide information, advice, signposting, training and support to parents and carers of children and young people on the West Sussex Neurodevelopmental Pathway (NDP) who have been referred into the service. 

Person Specification (essential):

Knowledge
• ​Extensive knowledge and/or experience of the challenges faced by parent-carers and children and young people on the neurodevelopmental pathway 
• Extensive knowledge and/or experience of ADHD, Autism and other neurodivergent conditions 
• Working knowledge of the local SEND community in West Sussex 

Experience
•Experience of either advice giving preferably gained in the voluntary or statutory sector or experience of casework support  preferably gained working with families of neurodivergent children 
• Experience of working with parent-carers and families of neurodivergent children 
• Experience of undertaking outreach to disadvantaged communities
• Experience of using MS Office including SharePoint, Excel and Microsoft Teams 

Please see attached job description for further details and full criteria 

We welcome applications from all members of the community and value diversity in the organisation. Please contact us if you require any reasonable adjustments to be made to the application or interview process due to any disability or health requirements. 

Activiely interviewing as suitable applications are received

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK 

Bookshop Manager - Calverton, Nottingham

Permanent

37 hours/week (5 days out of 7)

£25,760 per annum

Location: Calverton Nottingham

Benefits include but not limited to:

-36 days' annual leave, inclusive of flexible bank holidays, increasing with length of service

-Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

-We match up to 8% pension

-Free counselling service

-Opportunities to develop and widen your skills

-2 days of paid volunteering time per annum to support another part of the organisation

About us:The Children's Society has been helping children and young people in this country for over 140 years. We deliver essential local services that provide safe, trusted support to children and young people during times of significant need.

We run over 100 retail shops covering the whole of the UK - every one of these shops play a vital role in our mission to providing support to children and young adults. Every day we're changing the lives of children in this country for the better - and with your help, tomorrow we can be there for even more.

About the role:This role sits within our Retail Domain, which transforms donated goods into vital income to support young people across the UK. You'll play a key part in our Calverton Bookshop, Leading & supporting, a team to deliver excellent customer service, community engagement, and income generation.

We're looking for a confident and motivated individual with the ability to drive income. You will be expected to lead a group of diverse volunteers and an Assistant Shop Manager

Key Skills and Competencies:

The required skills and competencies for this role are:

-Retail or similar people management experience

-Book and Media Knowledge

-Understanding of online selling such as eBay

-Commercial awareness to drive and deliver sales

-Positivity and resilience

-Demonstrable experience of successfully leading, developing and motivating a team

-Experience of managing to an income and expenditure budget

-Good IT skills

It would also be an advantage if you have any of the following skills and competencies:

-Managing Stock/Merchandising

-Full driving licence and access to a vehicle

-Experience of managing a team of volunteers

-Experience of the charity retail sector

Closing date: Midnight on 22nd June

Interviews: TBC

The Children's Society is committed to safeguarding and protection of the children and young people we work with. As such, our safer recruitment process includes a Basic or Enhanced DBS check, 2 years of references, and additional vetting checks relevant to the role. We have a comprehensive range of policies and procedures in place to promote safeguarding and safer working practices across all areas of our organisation.In support of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, shortlisting is carried out on an anonymised basis. Personal details are hidden from the shortlisting panel, and candidates are referenced by a candidate number only. As part of this process, we ask that your CV is anonymised before submission - this means removing personal information such as your name, contact details, age, and any other identifying details.

AI tools can support your application but only when used appropriately. You're welcome to use them to improve clarity, structure, and research. However, overuse or misuse (e.g. inventing experience or using AI during assessments) may lead to rejection at any stage. We want to hear the real you - authenticity matters.

IN2

At Alzheimer’s Society, we are advisors, supporters, fundraisers, researchers, influencers, communicators, and so much more. Together, we are here to make a difference to the lives of people with dementia and their carers. In Finance & Assurance, our vision is to be the Society’s trusted partners and credible experts working as one team to enable the organisation to end the devastation of dementia.

We are looking for a collaborative, analytical, and organised Assistant FP&A Analyst to join us. In this role, you will be a key member of our Financial Partnering, Planning & Analysis team that sits within the wider Finance department.

This is a permanent, fully home-based role working 35 hours per week, offering excellent flexibility while keeping you connected to a passionate nationwide directorate.

The Assistant FP&A Analyst plays an important supporting role in contributing to budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling and reporting across the Society. You will help ensure we always have a reliable, accurate and well-presented single source of financial truth from which colleagues can make informed decisions.

Your days will be varied and meaningful. Working from home, you will support budgeting and forecasting cycles, maintain templates, and produce regular management account packs and dashboards for our Finance Business Partners and budget holders. You will also help develop intuitive financial tools, contribute to multi-year financial models, and gather operational feedback to drive continuous improvement across our processes. You will be part of a caring and dynamic team that values partnership, accountability, professionalism, and a restless desire to constantly improve.

About you

We recognise that candidates may not meet all the criteria listed. If you meet most of the essential requirements and are passionate about a career in FP&A, we strongly encourage you to apply. Please don’t be put off from applying if you don’t meet every single requirement listed; we recognise the value of transferable skills and are keen to hear from candidates who can demonstrate potential, capability, and a willingness to learn.

You will have:

- Some prior work experience within a Finance team environment.
- Ideally, be a part-qualified accountant (or actively working towards a qualification).
- A strong interest in data, analysis, and upskilling on financial tools on the job.
- Confidence using IT systems to streamline processes and reduce manual inputs.
- Strong organisational skills to manage your own workload and meet regular deadlines.
- A collaborative approach to building relationships with remote colleagues.
- The willingness to travel occasionally for team meetings and away days (a few times a year).

Key Responsibilities:

- Budgeting & Forecasting: Support end-to-end delivery of cycles, maintaining templates, timetables, and data collection from budget holders.
- Management Reporting: Produce and maintain regular account packs, dashboards, and reporting tools for Finance Business Partners and budget holders.
- Financial Modelling: Assist the FP&A Manager with multi-year financial models, scenario planning, and trend analysis to inform key assumptions.
- Process Improvement: Gather operational feedback on financial products to streamline workflows and improve data productivity
- Team Collaboration: Partner across the Finance and Assurance Directorate to ensure a consistent, joined-up "single point of truth."
- Compliance & Values: Maintain accurate, confidential records in line with data protection guidelines and role-model the Society’s core values.

Interviews for this role have been provisionally scheduled to take place on Teams, in the w/c 27th July and w/c 3rd August.

About Alzheimer's Society

Dementia is the UK's biggest killer. One in three people born in the UK today will develop dementia in their lifetime.

At Alzheimer's Society, we're the UK's leading dementia charity and the only one to tackle all aspects of dementia by giving help and hope to people living with dementia today and in the future. We give vital support to people facing the most frightening times of their lives, while also funding groundbreaking research and campaigning to make dementia the priority it should be.

Together with our supporters, we're working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives.

Our values make sure that our focus is clear for the challenges and opportunities ahead and remind us of what we all stand for.

Our commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We need to ensure the voices around our table better reflect and understand the communities we exist to serve. We strongly encourage individuals to apply who have a disability, impairment or health condition or individuals who identify as Black, Asian or from another minority ethnic background, as these groups are currently under-represented at Alzheimer's Society.  

We want everyone we work with, as a colleague, volunteer, supporter, or someone we support, to feel included and that they belong at Alzheimer's Society. 

Our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy here along with our internal employee forum and Employee Lived Experience network groups help us promote inclusion and belonging, becoming an engaged and inclusive organisation for all our people. 

Our hiring process

During your recruitment process we want to make sure that you bring your whole self and can be at your best. We are working hard to ensure our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible, so please do inform us of your experience and anything you think we could do better by completing our candidate survey when you apply. 

To ensure fairness and consistency to select the best candidate for this role, all our applications are anonymised up until an interview has been confirmed. We recognise the benefits of AI, but if you're considering using it to submit your application, we encourage you to reflect on the value it truly adds. AI tools often lack the personal touch and authenticity that set candidates apart. We want to hear your unique perspective, experiences, and skills, so we encourage you to showcase them in your own voice.

We try to avoid closing roles early where possible, however if we receive a high volume of applications, we may close earlier than the advertised closing date. Should this occur, we will aim to provide you with at least 48 hours' notice.

We are committed to safer recruitment and ensuring the welfare of those we work with, due to the nature of some of our roles, we might need to carry out a Criminal Record Check at the relevant level. You can read more information via our Website.

Giving back to you

Our employees work hard every day to make a true difference in people's lives. We are proud to support them with a range of benefits, recognition and many options for working agilely, all contributing to a strong work life balance. We also have various learning programmes to support you in your development and help you grow to realise your potential and shape a career with Alzheimer's Society. 

You can also visit our Working for Us pages, which give you more information about what it's like to be an employee at the Society.
INDAZ

We're looking for an inspirational people person to join us as an Assistant Shop Manager in our Shelter shop in Beverley. This is an exciting opportunity, and we'd like you to join us to help raise vital funds for homeless and badly housed people.

You will work closely with the Shop Manager to ensure the shop looks welcoming, visually appealing and the team of volunteers are motivated and keen to engage with customers and maximise sales.

About Shelter

A home is a fundamental human need, as essential as education or healthcare. Yet millions of people across Britain struggle on a daily basis with homelessness, bad housing conditions, soaring rents, discrimination and the threat of eviction. So, we are striving for change, with individuals, in communities, across society, and leading the way to a safe home. We need ambitious, best-in-class individuals who are passionate about our cause to join us at this exciting time. 

This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve. 

At Shelter we are united by our purpose to defend the right to a safe home. Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. We believe that to win that fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement for change. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, fair, equitable and transparent. 

We have committed to combat racism both within and outside Shelter and welcome you on our journey to becoming a truly anti-racist organisation. 

About the role

You will assist the Shop Manager in the recruitment, support and development of a strong community focused shop team and empower them to maximise Shelter's income. Representing Shelter in your local community, ensuring that you and your team share your knowledge of Shelter's cause with customers, volunteers, donors and potential Shelter clients will also be important aspects of the role. You will always ensure a safe, clean, bright and happy environment for your team to work in and for your customers to shop in, in turn attracting potential donors and volunteers.

About you

You are a naturally energetic person with an enthusiasm for managing and empowering people.

Your extraordinary motivational skills will enable you to inspire your team to increase sales and control costs. Above all, you are ready to take on a new challenge and have a keen interest in Shelter's cause.

We’re looking for someone friendly and personable, who can work well as part of a team and is proficient using Microsoft Office application and other systems used.

Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society

How to Apply 

Please click ‘Apply for Job’ below. You are required to submit a CV and a supporting statement. Please provide specific examples of how you meet the criteria in the 'About you' section of this advert, following the STAR format, and ensure you demonstrate how you address the behaviours below throughout your responses:

• We prioritise diversity and have an inclusive and open mindset

Any applications submitted without a supporting statement will not be considered

 

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.

Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.

To find out more about the role and the benefits of working for Shelter please visit our website. Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society.

Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.

We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.

Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

We're looking for an inspirational people person to join us as an Assistant Shop Manager in our Shelter shop in Skipton. This is an exciting opportunity, and we'd like you to join us to help raise vital funds for homeless and badly housed people.

You will work closely with the Shop Manager to ensure the shop looks welcoming, visually appealing and the team of volunteers are motivated and keen to engage with customers and maximise sales.

About Shelter

A home is a fundamental human need, as essential as education or healthcare. Yet millions of people across Britain struggle on a daily basis with homelessness, bad housing conditions, soaring rents, discrimination and the threat of eviction. So, we are striving for change, with individuals, in communities, across society, and leading the way to a safe home. We need ambitious, best-in-class individuals who are passionate about our cause to join us at this exciting time. 

This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve. 

At Shelter we are united by our purpose to defend the right to a safe home. Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. We believe that to win that fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement for change. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, fair, equitable and transparent. 

We have committed to combat racism both within and outside Shelter and welcome you on our journey to becoming a truly anti-racist organisation. 

About the role

You will assist the Shop Manager in the recruitment, support and development of a strong community focused shop team and empower them to maximise Shelter's income. Representing Shelter in your local community, ensuring that you and your team share your knowledge of Shelter's cause with customers, volunteers, donors and potential Shelter clients will also be important aspects of the role. You will always ensure a safe, clean, bright and happy environment for your team to work in and for your customers to shop in, in turn attracting potential donors and volunteers.

About you

You are a naturally energetic person with an enthusiasm for managing and empowering people.

Your extraordinary motivational skills will enable you to inspire your team to increase sales and control costs. Above all, you are ready to take on a new challenge and have a keen interest in Shelter's cause.

We’re looking for someone friendly and personable, who can work well as part of a team and is proficient using Microsoft Office application and other systems used.

Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society

How to Apply 

Please click ‘Apply for Job’ below. You are required to submit a CV and a supporting statement. Please provide specific examples of how you meet the criteria in the 'About you' section of this advert, following the STAR format, and ensure you demonstrate how you address the behaviours below throughout your responses:

• We prioritise diversity and have an inclusive and open mindset

Any applications submitted without a supporting statement will not be considered

 

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.

Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.

To find out more about the role and the benefits of working for Shelter please visit our website. Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society.

Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.

We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.

Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

Asylum Matters is looking for a dynamic campaigner & policy manager committed to upholding the rights of people seeking asylum in Yorkshire & Humber and across the UK at a critical time.

Asylum Matters plays a significant role in working towards positive change for refugees and people seeking asylum. We are a small team based around the UK, working locally and nationally with an extensive network of partners to advocate for progressive change in the asylum system. We work with frontline organisations and people with lived experience across the UK on a range of issues that affect people in the asylum system. The Yorkshire & Humber Campaigns & Policy Manager will work with the grass roots organisations and established Asylum, Refugee and Migrants rights organisations across Yorkshire and Humber, and the amazing lived experience campaigners to drive change locally. They will also provide specialist policy resource to Asylum Matters nationally, sitting across our four national campaigns around asylum justice, accommodation, asylum support and working rights. Helping us respond to government policy proposals and develop and support our sectors approach to a progressive asylum system.

We are a facilitator of collaboration and joint action. Our work helps strengthen collective advocacy on asylum reform and ensures it is informed by the reality on the ground. We are rooted in communities and committed to playing our full part in shifting the narrative around asylum, and helping our communities develop their resilience and solidarity with people seeking asylum at the forefront of our work.

The successful candidate will work in partnership with local organisations and networks in Yorkshire & Humber to develop and implement strategies for achieving change locally and nationally. They will have experience of developing and delivering impactful campaigns that have achieved change. They will hold extensive experience in analysing and shaping asylum policy and support the policy work of Asylum Matters Nationally. They will be an effective communicator, able to build strong partnerships and work collaboratively with partners. They will be proactive, able to spot influencing opportunities and quickly mobilise support to respond to them. They will have a commitment to the vision of a fairer and more effective asylum system, and to empowering and working with those with direct experience of it.

We are particularly keen to hear from people with lived experience of the UK asylum system, anyone with lived experience who meets the essential criteria will be granted an interview.

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

Application Instructions

Please submit your current CV, plus a supporting statement that details how you have the experience to meet the essential criteria within the Job Pack attached. Please note we don’t accept general covering letters, failure to submit a supporting statement that details how you meet each of the 8 essential criteria will disqualify your application.

TITLE: Administrator

CONTRACT TYPE: Open ended, part time 16 hours per week, flexible hours negotiable

REMUNERATION: £14.95 per hour, five weeks holiday (pro rata)

ORGANISATION: LimbPower

JOB BASED AT: Home based/ Surrey/ Kent (may include some travel)

REPORTS TO: Chief Executive Officer

POSITION OVERVIEW

To provide assistance to the CEO, Sports Development Officer and the LimbPower board.

MAIN TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES

· To provide day-to-day administrative support for LimbPower

· To assist the CEO in all matters related to the management of the office functions

· To support the CEO and ensure the efficient running of the charity

· To appropriately collate and compile reports for board and committee meetings

· To assist with the preparation and circulation of papers for Board meetings

· To attend Board meetings and take well documented minutes to act as records

· To assist with logistics for meetings (booking facilities, accommodation, lunches etc.)

· To provide fundraising even administration support both in office and at events

· To collate the LimbPower Newsletter

 

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

· Disclosure and Barring Services administration

· Other duties as required, to ensure the smooth running of the business

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

To develop and maintain strong and effective relationships all key organisations, partners and individuals ensuring continuing support for LimbPower, particularly:

· LimbPower board

· Sport England and commercial partners

· Health partners

· Disabled people

· EFDS and all NDSOs

NB. This job description is not to be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive.  It is intended as an outline indication of the areas of activity you will be required to work and with consultation can be amended in the light of the changing needs of the organisation.

 

PERSON SPECIFICATION (ADMINISTRATOR)

RELEVANT SKILLS

Essential

· Good communication skills: written, verbal, and electronic forms

· Able to control a variety of tasks

· Event and time management

· Membership management

· Strong interpersonal skills

· Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word

· Confident using CRM Systems

· Flexible

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

Essential

· Administration and/or assistant experience

· Taking meeting minutes

· Social media

· Marketing experience

Desirable

· Good working knowledge of sports

· Disability awareness

EDUCATION/QUALIFICATION SKILLS

Essential

· GCSE Grade C (or equivalent) in both English and Mathematics

· Computer literate, including Office products, Windows, and Databases

· Good written and oral presentation skills

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

Essential

· Is able to work independently and as part of a team

· Customer focused

· Positive approach to work

· Respectful

· Protects confidential information

· Adheres to the company’s policies and demonstrates loyalty to the company

· Takes responsibility for decisions

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

To apply for this role please email with a CV and cover note demonstrating how you are suitable for this role.