Project assistant jobs

About the Role

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Executive Assistant to provide confidential, high-quality support to the President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). This is a key role that enables senior leaders to focus on delivering the organisation's strategic priorities while ensuring the smooth running of their day-to-day activities.

In this role, you will:

• Manage complex diaries, schedules, meetings, travel arrangements, and competing priorities.
• Coordinate communications and correspondence, acting as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepare meeting papers, briefings, and other documentation, ensuring actions are tracked and followed up.
• Build effective working relationships with senior leaders, members, and external partners.
• Provide secretariat and administrative support to leadership meetings, projects, and governance activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and contribute to an efficient, professional, and inclusive working environment.

About You

You will be an experienced Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant, or Administrator with a proven ability to deliver high-quality support in a busy and fast-paced environment. You must be organised, adaptable, and able to manage a varied workload while maintaining excellent attention to detail.

You will bring:

• Experience supporting senior leaders and managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Strong organisational, planning, and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to engage with a wide range of stakeholders.
• The ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• A proactive, solution-focused approach and a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams, with the ability to learn new systems quickly.

About the College

The Royal College of Anaesthetists (RCoA) is the professional body responsible for the specialty throughout the UK. We are the third largest medical royal college in the UK by membership. With a combined membership of more than 24,000 Fellows and Members, we ensure the quality of patient care by safeguarding standards in the three specialties of anaesthesia, intensive care and pain medicine.

At RCoA Equality, Diversity and Inclusion is a core part of our culture, so it is important to us that this is reflected in everything that we do. We welcome all individuals irrespective of age, race, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion or belief, disability, marital or civil partnership status, or parental and caring responsibilities to ensure we actively embrace an inclusive and representative culture that encourages, supports and celebrates our differences.

The Package

This is a full-time, permanent position with a competitive employee benefits package, which includes (but is not limited to):

• 26 days of annual leave, plus bank holiday
• 1 additional paid day of leave for the purpose of celebrating your birthday
• Healthcare support through Benenden Health
• Up to 12% pension contribution
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Wellbeing hour once a week
• Cycle to work and employee discounts schemes
• Training and development opportunities
• Access to Mental Health First Aiders and Employee Assistance Programmes

How to Apply

If you believe that you are the right person for this role, please submit your CV and Cover Letter by Sunday, 9th of August. Please note that the closing date is subject to change, depending on the success of the recruitment process.

In your covering letter (maximum 500 words), please tell us:

• Why you're interested in this role
• An example of supporting a senior leader through competing priorities
• What attracts you to working for the Royal College of Anaesthetists

Interviews for successful candidates will be held on Thursday, 20th of August in London.

Unfortunately, due to the volume of applications, we are unable to provide detailed feedback to candidates on their application. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted after the closing date.

If you have any questions or would like more information about this opportunity, please contact the Royal College of Anaesthetists.

Applicants must reside and have the right to work in the UK. No agencies please. 

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 

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 x2 vacancies

Contract: Fixed Term Contract – 9 September 2026 to 29 January 2027

Salary: £31,354 per annum

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

Location: Canning Town Warehouse, Unit 4 SEGRO Park, London E16 4ES (minimum 2 days per week) alongside homeworking

About the role

As Project Assistant in the Volunteering Team, you will play a proactive role in supporting the recruitment and management of Crisis at Christmas volunteers. This is a great entry-level opportunity to be part of a collaborative and supportive team making a real difference. Acting as the first point of contact for all volunteer enquiries, you will ensure an equitable and inclusive experience for every applicant by processing volunteer applications and confidential data with care and diligence, and by conducting essential safety checks to make sure our volunteers are suitable.

We’re looking for someone who brings bold ideas and a positive attitude, is comfortable working with people from all backgrounds, and wants to help create an impactful volunteering experience. When our project goes live, you’ll also play a key role in running our friendly volunteer helpline—helping people feel supported and ready to make a difference.

About you

To be successful in this role you will have…

• Experience of customer service and be comfortable answering high volumes of volunteer enquiries on the phone and via email in a professional and friendly manner
• Excellent spoken and written skills to communicate effectively and confidently with a wide range of audiences. 
• Strong organisational skills with an ability to manage multiple priorities and work to tight deadlines.
• A positive and proactive mindset, coupled with a strong willingness to contribute and support the success of the project. 

You may have experience in a busy customer service or call centre environment or experience in events or working on busy projects. 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:  Sunday 26th July at 23:59

Interview process: The interview will consist of a competency-based interview + written task.

Interview date and location: Interviews will be held in person at our Canning Town Warehouse on Tuesday 11th and Wednesday 12th August 2026

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 contact our Talent Acquisition team to discuss how we can help. 

Registered Charity Numbers: E&W1082947, SC040094 

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.

Contract: Fixed term contract from 9 September 2026 to 26 February 2027

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

This role will support the planning and delivery of Crisis at Christmas, helping to ensure our services run safely, effectively and efficiently across London. Working alongside the Operations Officer, you will assist with a wide range of operational activities including supporting Christmas centres, coordinating transport and logistics, maintaining relationships with schools, hotels and other venue providers, and helping to manage warehouse operations.

This is a varied and hands-on role that involves working with volunteers, external partners and colleagues across the Christmas team. You'll support everything from maintaining operational records and schedules to assisting with centre setup and close down, vehicle coordination and stock management. No two days are the same, and you'll play a key role in helping us deliver vital services to people experiencing homelessness during the Christmas period.

About you

• Experience coordinating projects, events, operations, volunteers or customer-facing activities.
• Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to build and maintain positive relationships with colleagues, volunteers, suppliers, venue partners and other external stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to work with a wide range of audiences.
• Proficient IT skills, including experience using Microsoft Office applications and working with data accurately and effectively.
• A positive, proactive attitude and willingness to get involved in practical, hands-on tasks, including manual handling activities when required.
• Commitment to Crisis' purpose and values, with a collaborative approach to working as part of a team.

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: Sunday 2 August 2026 at 23:59

Interview date and location: Monday 10 August 2026, in-person at Crisis Warehouse, SEGRO Park, 160 Bidder Street

Interview process: Competency-based 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

Harris Hill is delighted to be working on behalf of National Parks Partnerships (NPP), an entrepreneurial organisation that develops strategic and commercial partnerships to support the UK’s 15 National Parks and increase their impact, resources and influence. We are seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to provide high-quality support to the CEO and Chair of the Management Board during an exciting period of growth and development.

This is a one-year fixed-term opportunity, with the possibility of extension, and can be offered on either a four- or five-day-per-week basis. The role is fully remote and home-based, with occasional national travel required for team meetings and other events, approximately five times per year.

The Executive Assistant will play a central role in supporting the CEO, with additional support to the Chair, ensuring that their time, priorities and commitments are managed effectively. The post holder will take responsibility for complex diary management, travel arrangements, meeting coordination, expenses and the preparation of briefings, presentations and other key documents. A significant part of the role will involve supporting the CEO and Chair with projects and organisational initiatives, coordinating information across the wider team and acting as a central point of contact for internal and external stakeholders. The role will also support the organisation’s reporting processes, including gathering and quality-checking data from multiple teams and preparing clear, accurate reports for Management Board meetings.

We are looking for an experienced Executive Assistant or Personal Assistant who has previously supported a Director or CEO and is confident managing complex diaries, meetings, travel and sensitive information with a high degree of discretion. You will bring excellent organisational and coordination skills, outstanding written and verbal communication, and the ability to build strong relationships with people at all levels. Strong IT skills, including Microsoft 365, Excel, Word and PowerPoint, are essential, alongside experience of working with CRM or data management systems and consolidating information from multiple sources. You will be highly detail-oriented, methodical and accurate, while also being proactive, adaptable and comfortable working independently in a fast-paced and evolving environment. A calm, resilient and solutions-focused approach is essential, as is a genuine commitment to environmental issues and a passion for the UK’s National Parks.

To apply, please submit your up-to-date CV and cover letter by the 31st June 2026 at 08:59 AM.

Please note, only successful applicants will be contacted with further information.

As a leading charity recruitment specialist and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

CLOSING EARLY: Due to an exceptionally high number of applications, we will close applications for the Office and Projects Coordinator role at 11.30pm on Thursday 23rd July, earlier than originally advertised. We are giving advance notice so that anyone currently preparing an application has an opportunity to submit it. All applications received by the revised deadline will be assessed consistently against the published criteria. 

About Us

UKATA is the leading professional body in the UK for those learning and practicing Transactional Analysis (TA). Founded in 1974, UKATA has grown into a vibrant community of over 1100 members, from curious learners to advanced practitioners, all dedicated to the growth of TA theory and practice. UKATA is an organisational member of the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) and the European Association of Transactional Analysis (EATA).

The Opportunity

This is a key operational role at the heart of UKATA. You’ll combine day-to-day operational coordination with responsibility for agreed projects and organisational improvements. You’ll also support members, governance, communications and events, working closely with the Managing Director, contractors and volunteers to help deliver an excellent experience for our members.

No two days are the same. One day you might be coordinating an online event, updating our website or producing reports from our membership management system to support decision-making. The next you could be designing an internal process, supporting our National Conference or leading a new organisational project.

What You'll Do

• Play a central role in the smooth day-to-day running of UKATA and helping improve how we work
• Lead key projects to improve systems, processes and the member experience
• Support members, governance and UKCP registration processes
• Maintain and develop our CRM, website and digital systems
• Help deliver communications, events and member engagement
• Work closely with trustees, volunteers and contractors to support the organisation
• Build relationships with members, registered training providers and other stakeholders

About You

We’re looking for an organised, proactive and collaborative professional to join our small team – someone who:

• enjoys bringing structure to a busy and varied workload
• is proactive and confident using their initiative
• likes turning ideas into practical action
• builds positive working relationships with a wide range of people
• communicates clearly and professionally
• enjoys balancing day-to-day administration with longer-term projects and improvements.

What We Offer

This role offers the chance to work with a respected organisation while making a genuine difference to our members and the wider TA community. You'll have:

• Flexible, remote working arrangements, with regular UK travel
• A varied role with genuine ownership and opportunity to shape how we work
• A supportive, collaborative team, working closely with members and volunteers across the UK
• Ongoing learning and professional development
• Employer sick pay scheme
• Employer pension contribution
• Reasonable travel and accommodation expenses for work-related travel.
• 33 days annual leave per annum (FTE), including bank holidays

Location and Working Hours

This is a home-based role with flexible remote working arrangements. Regular travel across the UK is required to support conferences, trustee and committee meetings, planning days, and other organisational activities. On average, this is expected to be around once a month, although the level of travel will go up and down, with some periods busier than others. Reasonable travel and accommodation expenses will be reimbursed in line with UKATA policies.

We are looking for someone who can work 30 hours across at least four days a week, primarily during normal weekday office hours. Some flexibility will be required to attend occasional evening meetings and weekend events.

Salary

The full-time equivalent salary for this role is £40,000. The pro rata salary is £32,000. 

ALDER HEY CHILDRENS CHARITY

Job title: Philanthropy Assistant

Salary: £26,848 - £31,439

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Location: Mix of home working and office based (office is at Alder Hey, Liverpool). Hybrid working available.

About us

Alder Hey Children’s Charity raises vital funds to help make Alder Hey Children’s Hospital a truly world-class, patient-friendly hospital for the 450,000 patients and families we care for every year.

The charity helps to fund a range of activities and projects that are designed to enhance and improve the lives of our amazing young patients. This includes the funding of specialist medical equipment to ensure our brilliant surgeons and clinical staff have the most up to date and cutting edge technology available and funding hi-tech distraction equipment designed and proven to reduce pain and anxiety in our patients. We also fund a range of programmes and special projects such as our ward musicians, our on-site magician and the play specialists we have on every ward.

About this role

This is an exciting opportunity for a Philanthropy Assistant to join the Charity team here at Alder Hey, the UK’s busiest Children’s Hospital.

The postholder will work closely with the Philanthropy Support Lead to provide operational support and administration for the team, including events, donor meetings and visits, mailings, prospect research, data and use of the charity CRM (Salesforce).

We’re looking for a flexible team player with previous administration experience. You’ll also be self-motivated, proactive, detail-oriented and great at building relationships. If you’re excited by the sound of this, we’d love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities will include:

Events 

• Support the delivery of events; from individual visits and tours of the hospital for donors, private dinners, through to larger events such as Gala Balls. 

• Build strong relationships with colleagues and clinicians in the Trust to support, coordinate and plan tours and events. 

• Greet and steward visitors to the hospital and guests at our events.

• Help to prepare event briefings for Charity and Trust colleagues, so that all participants understand their role and contribute effectively. 

Administration, Processes and Data 

• Provide administration support for the philanthropy team ensuring all work is of a high standard, professional and accurate. 

• Writing and sending out personalised letters and cards. 

• Diary management, minute taking and meeting organisation. 

• Keeping the charity’s supporter database accurate and up to date. 

• Support with preparing data for philanthropy mailings and event invite lists.

• Use the CRM to support with the delivery of the Mid Value Programme. 

• Undertake prospect research, ensuring all processes are compliant with our privacy policy, data protection legislation and prospect research best practice. 

Other Duties  

• Be an outstanding advocate for Alder Hey Children’s Charity in line with the core values of the organisation. 

• Be an active and supportive member of the Alder Hey Children’s Charity team, contributing to the team’s development and working collaboratively with colleagues and volunteers.

• Attend and support events run by fundraising teams where required, including occasional out-of-hours working. 

• Gain and maintain an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the charity’s work, priorities and future plans. 

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information.

Our Values

At Alder Hey Children’s Charity, our values guide how we work. Being courageous, working together, showing passion and embracing creativity enables us to support the hospital in delivering the very best care for young patients and their families.

Courage

We try new things, take risks and innovate. We speak up, take accountability and act with responsibility.

Together

We work as one team, sharing knowledge and learning. We partner with patients, families, supporters and colleagues.

Passion

We are passionate about what we do and inspire others.

Magic

We are creative, fun and child-led, creating special moments and going the extra mile.

Additional Information

In April 2025, the charity adopted a four-day working week policy. Staff previously working 37.5 hours now work 30 hours across four days, maintaining full pay while supporting a better work-life balance.

This job description outlines the general nature of the role and is not exhaustive. It may be subject to change in line with organisational needs.

Alder Hey Children’s Charity will make reasonable adjustments where required and is committed to equal opportunities and safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.

The post holder will be required to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure check.

How to apply

You can apply by clicking the link below. Applications must include your CV and a covering letter (no more than one side of A4) which answers the following questions:

· How do you meet the person specification? If you don’t exactly meet all of the role requirements but have transferable skills please do consider applying and provide details as part of your answer.

· Why do you want to work for Alder Hey?

Additional information is included within the Job Description and Person Specification. 

Closing date: Monday 3 August 2026

Interviews will be held in person at Alder Hey on Thursday 13 August

Our amazing team at Alana House, are looking for an Assistant Key Worker to join our Women’s Community Project team.

Would you like to make a lasting difference to women facing multiple disadvantages?

Our award-winning trauma recovery service empowers and enables women to access the support they need.  

Position: Assistant Key Worker, Women’s Community Project

Location: The role is based at Alana House in Reading, our Alana House service covers the communities of Berkshire, Oxford City and South Oxfordshire and travel may be required across all locations.

Contract: Permanent full time – 37 hours per week Monday to Friday.  

Working pattern to be agreed within the hours of:  Mon and Tues 8.30am-5pm | Weds 8.30am-7pm | Thurs 8.30am-5pm | Fri 8.30am-4pm

Salary: within the range of £25,878  to £28,557 per annum 

Alana House is PACT’s flagship community project that uses a holistic approach to support and empower women. We offer a confidential, women-only, non-judgemental space and our services are delivered for women by women to ensure a safe, comfortable and trauma informed environment for those accessing support.

About the role:

As an Assistant Key Worker, you will work closely with the Alana House team to support service delivery and help create a welcoming and safe environment. You will focus on developing practical skills, actively supporting clients while learning best practice and building your experience through a range of learning opportunities to help you to grow in the role.  

No day is the same at Alana House and your activities may include:

· Responding to phone calls and welcoming visitors to the service

· Supporting service user events and activities

· Liaising with a range of other professionals and partner agencies, promoting collaboration and advocating for clients’ needs

· Supporting clients across a range of holistic recovery pathways

· Co-facilitating groups and helping to manage our community café 

About you:

As an Assistant Key Worker, you will bring professional, personal, or academic experience of supporting people experiencing multiple disadvantages. You will also have a professional interest in domestic abuse and supporting people in, or at risk of entering, the criminal justice system. You will understand the importance of maintaining professional boundaries and be committed to delivering high quality, person-centred support. With a willingness to learn, you will be supported through comprehensive training and ongoing development opportunities will be provided.

Please visit our website and apply today to join a collaborative and dedicated team who are part of something truly meaningful.

You can find out more about Alana House here Alana House Women's Community Project | PACT

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Alana House and ask for Sabina, Alana House Manager, you will find the telephone number on the job advert on our website.

Early applications are encouraged as we may review and appoint on an earlier basis if a successful candidate is secured.

Closing date: 4pm, Friday 21 August 2026

All opportunities with PACT are based in the UK, and you must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Trainee Support Worker, Assistant Family Support Worker, Children’s Assistant Support Worker, Assistant Domestic Abuse Worker, Assistant Recovery Worker, Assistant Support Worker, Teaching Assistant, Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA), etc.

Safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do at PACT. We have robust measures and best practices in place to safeguard and protect the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we take pride in maintaining outstanding safeguarding standards.

Anyone joining our team is subject to PACT’s safer recruitment pre-appointment enquiries, including a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS). The role description provides information on what our safer recruitment enquiries include and the level of DBS required to work in the role.

Administrative Assistant

Fixed-Term Contract: 6 Months (Maternity Cover)
Full-Time Position

About the Role

Rooted Finance is seeking a proactive and organised Administrative Assistant to join our Operations Team on a 6-month fixed-term contract to provide maternity cover.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing organisation and play a key role in supporting the smooth running of our day-to-day operations. Working as part of a small and collaborative team, you will provide essential administrative support to the CEO, Board of Trustees, management team and wider organisation.

The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating meetings, managing diaries, preparing documents, taking minutes, maintaining records, supporting recruitment and onboarding processes, assisting with financial administration and helping to ensure effective office operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and secretarial support to senior leaders, including diary management, meeting coordination, agenda preparation and minute taking.
• Support the smooth running of organisational operations, including document management, filing systems, internal communications and office administration.
• Assist with recruitment administration, onboarding and maintaining accurate records.
• Support financial administration, including invoices, expenses, and reporting.
• Maintain office supplies, equipment and operational systems.
• Support compliance, audits, technology management, and the improvement of internal processes.
• Provide general operational support to managers and project teams as required.

About You

We are looking for someone who is organised, reliable and proactive, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities. You will have strong communication skills, a professional approach and the confidence to work independently while contributing positively to a small and busy team.

This role is ideal for someone looking to develop their administrative and operational experience within the charity sector while making a meaningful contribution to Rooted Finance’s work.

For full details about the role, responsibilities, and application process, please refer to the full Job Pack.

Title: Project Manager

Reports to: Board of Trustees

Location: South Wales / Hybrid

Hours: 37.5hrs/week

Salary: £30,000 - 35,000 / annum

Closing Date: Friday 7th August 2026

Start Date: 1st September 2026

Job Purpose

The Mullany Fund (TMF) is an award-winning South Wales charity focused on increasing social mobility through education. The role oversees the strategic direction and delivery of TMF’s bilingual e-mentoring programme (Together Making Futures), supporting disadvantaged young people aged 14-19 in Wales. The manager will be supported by an admin assistant to deliver programme operations and stakeholder communications. The programme manager will help maintain and grow stakeholder relationships, continually improve programme resources to ensure impactful mentoring and sustained engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to fundraising, by writing grant applications, and sustainability strategies.
• Lead and manage the e-mentoring programme, including strategic planning, financial oversight, and reporting to trustees and donors.
• Oversee and deliver e-mentoring sessions, Insight talks, Future Routes programme and expand work experience placements for mentees with local STEM employers..
• Maintain and develop relationships with education providers, mentors, mentees, business, industry, and university partners.
• Manage communications with stakeholders, including day-to-day queries, press requests, and public relations.
• Support mentor and mentee registrations, DBS checks, and database management.
• Develop and deliver weekly themes, messages, and training materials.
• Monitor and evaluate programme outcomes, including quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis.
• Support recruitment and engagement of mentors and mentees alongside the Growth and Engagement Officer.
• Develop TMF’s social media and digital presence alongside the admin and communication assistant.
• Ensure safeguarding, health and safety, and equal opportunities policies are upheld.
• Organise trustee meetings, facilitate action points, and maintain project documentation.
• Undertake other duties as required to support the charity’s mission.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English; A Levels and Degree (or equivalent).
• Experience in project management, education sector, and monitoring/evaluation.
• Strong organisational, written, and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Computer literacy (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Commitment to confidentiality, equal opportunities, and professional standards.
• Ability to work flexibly and prioritise competing demands.
• Enhanced DBS check required for working with young people under 18.
• Driver’s license

Desirable

• Ability to communicate through the medium of Welsh.

How to Apply?

If you want to apply for this post, please supply your CV and a personal statement (2 pages max) outlining why you believe you are the right person for this role.

Teitl y Swydd: Rheolwr Prosiect

Yn Atebol i: Bwrdd yr Ymddiriedolwyr

Lleoliad: De Cymru / Gweithio Hybrid

Oriau: 37.5 awr yr wythnos

Cyflog: £30,000 – £35,000 y flwyddyn

Dyddiad Cychwyn: Dydd Mawrth 1 Medi 2026

Dyddiad Cau: Dydd Gwener 7 Awst 2026

Diben y swydd

Mae Cronfa Mullany (The Mullany Fund) yn elusen arobryn yn Ne Cymru sy'n canolbwyntio ar gynyddu symudedd cymdeithasol drwy addysg. Mae'r rôl hon yn gyfrifol am arwain cyfeiriad strategol a darparu rhaglen e-fentora ddwyieithog TMF (Together Making Futures), gan gefnogi pobl ifanc ddifreintiedig rhwng 14 a 19 oed ledled Cymru. Bydd y Rheolwr Prosiect yn cael ei gefnogi gan Gynorthwyydd Gweinyddol i gyflawni gweithrediadau'r rhaglen a chyfathrebu â rhanddeiliaid. Bydd hefyd yn helpu i gynnal a datblygu perthnasoedd â rhanddeiliaid, gan wella adnoddau'r rhaglen yn barhaus er mwyn sicrhau mentora effeithiol ac ymgysylltiad hirdymor.

Prif Gyfrifoldebau

• Cyfrannu at godi arian drwy ysgrifennu ceisiadau grant a datblygu strategaethau cynaliadwyedd.
• Arwain a rheoli'r rhaglen e-fentora, gan gynnwys cynllunio strategol, goruchwyliaeth ariannol, ac adrodd i'r ymddiriedolwyr a'r cyllidwyr.
• Goruchwylio a darparu sesiynau e-fentora, sgyrsiau Insight, rhaglen Future Routes, ac ehangu cyfleoedd profiad gwaith i fentoreion gyda chyflogwyr STEM lleol.
• Cynnal a datblygu perthnasoedd ag ysgolion, colegau, mentoriaid, mentoreion, partneriaid busnes, diwydiant a phrifysgolion.
• Rheoli cyfathrebu â rhanddeiliaid, gan gynnwys ymholiadau dydd i ddydd, ceisiadau gan y wasg, a chysylltiadau cyhoeddus.
• Cefnogi cofrestru mentoriaid a mentoreion, gwiriadau DBS, a rheoli'r gronfa ddata.
• Datblygu a chyflwyno themâu wythnosol, negeseuon ac adnoddau hyfforddi.
• Monitro a gwerthuso canlyniadau'r rhaglen, gan gynnwys casglu a dadansoddi data meintiol ac ansoddol.
• Cefnogi recriwtio ac ymgysylltu mentoriaid a mentoreion ochr yn ochr â'r Swyddog Twf ac Ymgysylltu.
• Datblygu presenoldeb TMF ar y cyfryngau cymdeithasol a llwyfannau digidol ochr yn ochr â'r Cynorthwyydd Gweinyddol a Chyfathrebu.
• Sicrhau bod polisïau diogelu, iechyd a diogelwch, a chyfle cyfartal yn cael eu gweithredu.
• Trefnu cyfarfodydd yr ymddiriedolwyr, cydlynu pwyntiau gweithredu, a chynnal dogfennaeth y prosiect.
• Ymgymryd ag unrhyw ddyletswyddau rhesymol eraill i gefnogi cenhadaeth yr elusen.

Cymwysterau a Phrofiad Hanfodol

• TGAU (neu gymhwyster cyfatebol) mewn Mathemateg a Saesneg; Lefel A a gradd (neu gymhwyster cyfatebol).
• Profiad o reoli prosiectau, gweithio yn y sector addysg, a monitro/gwerthuso.
• Sgiliau trefnu, ysgrifennu a chyfathrebu llafar rhagorol.
• Y gallu i weithio'n annibynnol ac fel rhan o dîm.
• Sgiliau cyfrifiadurol da (Excel, Word ac Outlook).
• Ymrwymiad i gyfrinachedd, cyfle cyfartal a safonau proffesiynol uchel.
• Y gallu i weithio'n hyblyg a blaenoriaethu gofynion sy'n cystadlu â'i gilydd.

Sut i Wneud Cais?

Os hoffech wneud cais am y swydd hon, anfonwch eich CV ynghyd â llythyr eglurhaol yn amlinellu pam rydych yn credu mai chi yw'r person cywir ar gyfer y rôl hon.

Join Small Steps Project as our Executive Assistant 

Are you someone who loves bringing order to busy days, keeping people connected and making things happen behind the scenes?

We're looking for an exceptional Executive Assistant to join the Small Steps Project team and become the operational heartbeat of our award-winning international children's charity.

This is far more than a traditional Executive Assistant role.

You'll work closely with our Managing Director, Board of Trustees, project teams and volunteers, helping to keep the charity running smoothly while supporting fundraising, governance, operations, communications and events.

One day you could be preparing Board papers, the next coordinating our annual Celebrity Shoe Auction, supporting international projects or helping share the incredible stories that inspire our supporters.

If you're highly organised, naturally proactive and enjoy creating calm in a fast-moving environment, we'd love to hear from you.

What we're looking for

• An experienced Executive Assistant, Operations Manager, Office Manager or someone with similar experience.

• Someone who enjoys variety and thrives on managing multiple priorities.

• A confident communicator with excellent organisational skills.

• Someone who wants to use their skills to make a genuine difference.

What we're offering

• Full-time or part-time considered.

• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.

• School-friendly hours where possible.

• Job share applications welcomed.

• A supportive, collaborative team.

• A varied role with real responsibility and opportunities to grow.

• The chance to work for an award-winning international charity changing children's lives around the world.

At Small Steps Project, we know that exceptional people don't all follow the same career path or work the same pattern. Our team includes working parents and professionals from a variety of backgrounds, and we're committed to creating a flexible and supportive working environment where people can thrive.

If you're looking for a role where organisation meets purpose, and where every day contributes to lasting change, we'd love to hear from you.

To apply, please send your CV and answer three short questions:

1. Why would you like to join Small Steps Project?

2. What experience would you bring to this role?

3. What excites you most about the opportunity?

Together, every small step creates lasting change.

Location: Home based, with expectation of travel to our London office (located in Old Street, EC1) at least one day a month

Are you a qualified accountant who enjoys partnering with colleagues to turn financial insight into better decisions? Join Shelter as our Project Accountant and play a key role in supporting a high-profile programme that will help deliver our strategic priorities.

About the role

We’re looking for someone who can provide expert financial support to a high-profile programme, ensuring robust budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting throughout its lifecycle. You’ll work closely with programme leads and senior stakeholders to translate operational plans into financial forecasts, provide insightful analysis to support decision-making, and monitor performance, risks and opportunities. The role is responsible for maintaining strong financial controls, ensuring accurate cost allocation, supporting funding applications, and keeping key finance leaders informed of significant financial activities. Through effective business partnering and financial oversight, you’ll help ensure the programme delivers maximum value while remaining financially well managed and compliant.

Role specifics

We’re looking for a qualified accountant (CCAB, CIMA or equivalent) with experience of providing financial support and insight to complex projects and senior stakeholders. You’ll be confident producing budgets, forecasts and financial analysis, assessing financial risks and explaining complex information clearly to both finance and non-finance audiences. Experience of charity finance, including restricted funds, SORP and project accounting, would be an advantage, alongside strong financial control, reporting and forecasting skills. You’ll be highly organised, analytical and proactive, with excellent attention to detail, strong Excel and IT skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities while building effective relationships and influencing decision-making across the organisation.

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

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.

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.

About the team

Shelter’s Finance Team sits within the Strategy Enablement Directorate, which also includes HR Operations, Technology and Data, and Governance, Planning and Property. The Finance Team consists of 32 people led by the Assistant Director of Finance.

About Shelter

Home is a human right. It’s our foundation and where we thrive. Yet everyday millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency.

We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything.

We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.

Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist.

Safeguarding statement

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. 

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

37.5 hours per week

We are recruiting for an Assistant Programme Manager - A Fairer Start

About Nesta

We are Nesta, the UK’s innovation agency for social good. We design, test and scale solutions to society’s biggest problems. Our three missions are to give every child a fair start, help people live healthy lives, and create a sustainable future where the economy works for both people and the planet.

For over 20 years, we have worked to support, encourage and inspire innovation. We work in three roles: as an innovation partner working with frontline organisations to design and test new solutions, as a venture builder supporting new and early stage businesses, and as a system shaper creating the conditions for innovation.

Harnessing the rigour of science and the creativity of design, we work relentlessly to change millions of lives for the better. 

About the Mission

In our A Fairer Start mission, we want every child to have the fairest possible start in life, so they can thrive and realise their potential.

Children born into disadvantage are far more likely to experience poor health, lower earnings, shorter life expectancy and lower levels of happiness than their peers. Closing the gap through targeted support at crucial moments of development is not just good policy, it is good economics: such interventions and system shifts are easily paid for by the long-term benefits of higher economic productivity and lower social costs.

The AFS mission works to develop innovative, scalable solutions to the factors that prevent children from disadvantaged backgrounds from thriving. We work on a range of projects, from applied innovation through to policy design, across the domains of parenting support, early childhood education and care, family income, integrated family support and funding.

The Role

This role supports the work of Nesta’s A Fairer Start mission. You will work closely with the Programme Manager, as well as the Mission Director, Deputy Directors and Project Leads to support the day to day running of the Mission and its projects, and to help the team function effectively.

Alongside your core duties, you will have the opportunity to support the mission more

broadly, either through supporting overall delivery of projects, and/or through working as a mission representative for critical organisational priorities such as Nesta’s commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.

This role is also a part of Nesta’s community of Programme and Project Managers who work together to design and manage Nesta's processes and ways of working around how we plan, deliver and manage our programmes and projects.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Working with the Programme Manager to oversee and track project delivery and key milestones, both narrative and financial, to ensure we are accurately delivering against project schedules
• Supporting the Mission Leadership Team to balance and sequence the Mission’s projects and team’s resources, taking advantage of dependencies where possible, to optimise delivery
• Supporting project leads to accurately plan and implement their projects, for example by helping to create budgets and project plans
• Supporting the Programme Manager to deliver continuous improvement projects within the Programme Management Office and/or Mission team.
• Designing and implementing resources and tools to support project leads and teams to improve the way they work
• Overseeing the team calendar, arranging logistics for meetings events and away days, and coordinating the taking of minutes where required
• Acting as first point of contact for the team for Nesta staff and external stakeholders, responding to inquiries or directing them to the right people
• Collaborating with the operations, financial, legal and communications teams when required and helping to translate their requirements to the other members of the A Fairer Start team.
• Supporting administrative processes within the team where needed and encourage and foster self sufficiency across the team around managing their own individual administrative tasks
• Being an active member of Nesta’s community of programme and project managers, contributing to or owning the development of Nesta’s programme and project management processes and ways of working.

The Person

Essential

• Outstanding administrative, organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities simultaneously
• Proactive problem solver who is willing to work both independently and as part of the team
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders
• Balancing competing priorities for your time effectively and being responsive to the changing needs of the team
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Good working knowledge of digital tools such as Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, Calendar
• Experience managing or supporting small scale projects or programmes of work
• Experience coordinating the efforts of others to achieve a goal

Desirable

• Experience or training in agile project management
• Experience using specific management software to support coordination of projects and programmes (i.e. Asana, Salesforce, Slack)
• Experience managing or tracking budgets
• Experience working in a relevant sector, such as a charity / not-for-profit, or in a subject area related to Nesta’s missions

What we offer

Salary: Circa £40,000 plus array of benefits, including private medical insurance, health cash plans, dental insurance, the ability to buy and sell annual leave, eyecare vouchers and more

Location: This role is based in Blackfriars, Central London, hybrid working arrangement. Nesta’s policy is for staff to spend a minimum of two days a week in the office with the remaining days at your discretion.

Term: Permanent

Hours: This is a full-time role but we offer a range of flexible working arrangements and encourage our people to take advantage of them. Many do.

Reports to: Programme Manager (AFS), Programme Management Office

Making an application

To apply for this role, please submit your application by 3rd August at 8am.

We will aim for interviews to take place on the week commencing 10th August.

At Nesta, we believe that a diverse workforce leads to an organisation that is more innovative, more creative and gets better results.

We want our workforce to represent the diversity of the people and communities we serve. We also want our workplace to be one where different experiences, expertise and perspectives are valued, and where everyone is encouraged to grow and develop.

This means that when we are recruiting, we actively seek to reach a diverse pool of candidates. It also means that we are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that potential employees may need to in order to be successful.

We recognise the importance of a good balance between work and home life, so we do everything we can to accommodate flexible working, including working from home, compressed or part-time hours, job shares and other arrangements.

Please just let us know in your application or at any stage throughout the process (and beyond) if these are options you’d like to explore.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Part Time Advocacy Support Worker with the delivery of our Community One-to-One Advocacy project.

The Project Worker / Advocacy Assistant will work closely with the Project Manager to deliver a high-quality, person-centred Community One-to-One Advocacy service across the Royal Borough of Greenwich. Supporting the day-to-day delivery of the project, the postholder will help ensure that project objectives, outcomes, and timescales are achieved in line with organisational policies and funder requirements.

The postholder will work directly with individuals with learning disabilities, autistic people, and other vulnerable adults to help them understand their rights, access services, overcome barriers, and improve their independence and wellbeing. They will also support the Project Manager with community outreach, volunteer coordination, partnership working, monitoring and evaluation, and maintaining accurate records to ensure the effective delivery and ongoing development of the project.