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We are looking for someone with the values and commitment to increase the independence,self-confidence and access to new opportunities for people with learning disabilities and enduring mental health support needs. This will be across our Supported Living Services in Kingston.You will be supporting people to live independently in the community in their own homes. 

Who we are 

At Balance we are committed to empowering those we support to build independent, fulfilled and self-confident lives. We work hard to ensure our charitable values are central to the professional experience of those who work for us, with us and who benefit from our services. We operate a range of services in SW London including outreach and small homes-based services in Kingston and Richmond. 

Who you are 

You are someone with experience of or a commitment to developing aperson-centred approach in working with people with complex needs and challenges. You will be a collegiate player, and someone able to see beyond the barriers that people with disabilities experienceevery day. Your values and working practice will align with those of the charity to maximise the independence of those you are working with;to enable their ability to make decisions about the types of service they are in receiptof and to ensure that your approach is both professional and sustainable. 

Key Responsibilities of this role 

Your primary responsibilities will include: 

• To work as part of a diverse and experienced team providing personalised support, advice and advocacy to people living independently or in supported accommodation. 

• To apply a collegiate approach to deliverstrengths-basedsupport that maximises independence,knowledge and confidence of those using our services. 

• To provide a key point of reference for information and support to those using the services and professionals and carers dependent on it. 

• To work independently across the boroughs weoperatein, with people in their homes or in accessing support and resources across the community. 

Critical Values in the delivery of this role 

• A commitment to building independence and self-confidence amongst your colleagues as well as those you provide services to. 

• Recognition of the skills,knowledge and commitment of those working around you and your contribution to them. 

• A professional,can-do attitude that finds solutions in the darkest corners. 

• A willingness to empower those around you to exercise authority to make mistakes, test things out and lead from the front. 

Benefits in working for us 

The charity ensures the following benefits for all its operational staff: 

• A baseline commitment to pay London living wage for all its front-line staff. 

• A commitment to training and professional development to at least Care Certificate 

• Inclusion in and contribution to the charity's pension scheme, if eligible 

• Access to a range of discount schemes 

• Access to the charity's employeeassistanceprogramme

Application Instructions

Please apply through our website.

Team:Research & Engagement (Philanthropy & Partnerships) 

Location:Remotely in the UK only

Work pattern:35 hours per week, Monday to Friday 

Salary:Up to £38,918.33 per annum 

Contract: Permanent

We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our enthusiastic employees, volunteers, and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them. 

Will you join us and make life better for cats? 

Responsibilities of our Proposition Writer: 

• The Proposition Writer is a key communications role within the Philanthropy and Partnerships Research and Engagement team. You will work closely with colleagues across the organisation to bring our work to life, translating complex programmes and strategic priorities into compelling, donor focused narratives and materials.
• Through the development of bespoke propositions, investment cases, impact reporting and supporting assets, you will help connect donors and partners to the change their support can make, inspiring confidence, commitment and long-term investment in Cats Protection’s mission ultimately helping to improve cat welfare.

About the Research and Engagement team: 

• We sit within the Marketing & Income Generation directorate. 

• The Research and Engagement team sits within Philanthropy and Partnerships and brings together prospect research, communications and events to ensure a coordinated, insight‑led and supporter‑centred approach supporting fundraisers to grow pipelines, build meaningful relationships, and maximise long-term income for Cats Protection.

What we are looking for in our Proposition Writer: 

• Experience of developing clear, persuasive cases for support, working with internal colleagues to translate complex programmes or strategic priorities into compelling, fundable propositions
• Experience of producing high quality proposals and supporting materials for high value audiences, including Major Donors, philanthropic trusts and foundations, and/or corporate partners.
• Experience of working collaboratively across team
• Experience of delivering high quality written work with minimal supervisio
• Experience of managing a busy workload with competing prioritie
• Confidence working with senior internal stakeholders, contributing effectively to discussions around priorities, messaging and narrative development.

What we can offer you: 

• range of health benefits 

• 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service. 

• Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing. 

• and much more, which you can learn about 

Interested? Here’s how to apply: 

Application closing date: 6th October 2026

Virtual interview date: 19th & 20th October 2026

Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to. 

If successful, your recruitment journey will include: 

1. Anonymised application form 

2. Virtual interview via Microsoft Teams 

Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes. 

About The Role

Together we can change children’s lives. At Place2Be, we believe every child should have easy access to mental health support whenever they need it. We create a safe place in schools where children and young people can open up without pressure or stigma. Allowing our highly skilled and diverse counsellors to reach children, young people and their families who need us.

As People and Culture Advisor, you will play an important role in helping us create a positive colleague experience. Working closely with managers and colleagues across the organisation, you will provide practical, timely and people-centred advice on a wide range of people matters.

You will support managers to navigate employee relations matters with confidence, contribute to projects and policy development, and use data and insight to drive continuous improvement.

This role is ideal for someone who combines sound people practice knowledge with compassion, curiosity and a genuine commitment to supporting others.

As part of a huge community across the United Kingdom you’ll have opportunities to bring your fresh thinking and ideas to the table to help us shape our programmes for today and tomorrow. You’ll have access to an enormous range of training and development and a pathway to develop and grow your career.

For a career with purpose, this is your place.

Recruitment Process

As part of your application you will need to answer some shortlisting questions. Please answer these as fully as you can, we recommend using the STAR model. Situation, Task, Action Result. Your answers will be used in the shortlisting process.

Closing date for applications: Midnight on 30 September 2026

Interview date: 07 October 2026

Our Benefits

When you work at Place2Be –whether that's in a school, supporting families, providing clinical supervision, or in IT, Finance, or Fundraising –every role can make the difference to a young person.

To achieve this, we ask that you bring your best self to your role and our commitment to you, is to welcome you into our community, and help you progress. Because we know that you being at your best, means the best outcomes for the children we support. Here’s just a few things we have on offer:

• Annual Leave that increases with service
• Comprehensive learning and development to enable you to progress your career
• 5% contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance of four times your annual salary
• A comprehensive employee assistance programme
• Mobile Phone Discounts (EE network)
• Wellbeing days to allow you some ‘you’ time
• Christmas holidays closure period in addition to your annual leave

We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability. 

We are proud to be a disability confident employer and will ask you during your application If you wish to be considered for a guaranteed interview under the disability confident scheme. Under the scheme we commit to offering an interview to disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria as outlined in the job role.

We recognise that AI is becoming part of daily life and you may want to use it to help you format your CV, create responses to application questions or even help you prepare responses. AI can be a powerful enabler and we are open to you using it to apply for roles with us, but we ask you to ensure anything you submit truly represents your capabilities and viewpoint. We value honesty, integrity and creativity and want to understand what you will uniquely bring to our team. 

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Support Worker to join our Young People Social Care Service in Ealing.

£30,784.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week.

Want to feel like you have an exciting future? You'll feel at home here.
Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.

Our benefits include:
* Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service
* A generous pension - we will contribute up to 8% and life assurance cover up to 3x Pensionable Salary (T&Cs apply)
* Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card
* Fully paid induction programme and further training
* ILM courses and Apprenticeship Programmes
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme for 24-7 confidential support
* Online wellbeing resources
* Quarterly Staff Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contribution
* Free DBS
All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.

Support Workers will provide support to customers to help them develop the life skills they require to meet the assessed needs of the customers of the service. They will work with customers to promote social inclusion and alongside other members of the team to promote independent living, encouraging customers to maximise their skills and choices.

The working pattern for this role consist of: A rolling program, every 4 weeks Combination of;
Early shifts 8:00 - 16:00
Late shifts 14:00 - 22:00
& weekend shifts

What you'll do:
- Building supportive, trusting relationships with customers
- Working proactively with other members of the team to handle the service caseload and administrative responsibilities
- Supporting key customers to set personalised goals in the form of a Support Plan
- Conducting regular key work sessions that are innovative and engaging in order to achieve Support Plan goals
- Ensuring ongoing assessment and management of risks associated with customers within an attitude of 'positive risk taking'

This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead

About you:
- Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement
- Approachable and open behaviour
- Prefers working as part of a group or team
- Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement
- Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised
- Flexible
- Open to feedback and self development
- Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments
- Is confident with high levels of self-esteem
- Is respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication
- Is essentially customer-focused
- Is motivated towards excellence and improvement of personal performance with a can do attitude
- Ability to cope positively with challenging and diverse behaviours

What you'll bring:
Essential:
- NVQ Level 2 or equivalent experience in the social care/charity sector
- Experience working with young people

Desirable:
Experience of working with a supported housing service

About us:

Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness and complex needs, young people and care leavers and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.
We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:
* We focus on Excellence and innovation.
* We are Caring and Compassionate.
* We are Inclusive and Trusted.
* We work in Partnership and are One-Team.
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.

If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.

Please see our website for full job description

At Ambitious College, we're looking for a SEND Officer to join our team.

You'll co-ordinate the statutory transition and annual review process at Ambitious College. This includes having responsibility for all planning, facilitation, tracking, quality assurance, follow up, and reporting related to annual and transition reviews. This is circa 80 learners with potential for future growth.

You will be responsible for learners across one of our college campuses and supported internships across the same geographical area. We currently have settings in Southwest London / Outer London and Northeast London / Outer London.

As part of this role, to be the single point of contact for annual and transition reviews for your allocated settings and areas as such work closely with a variety of key stakeholders such as college staff, parents, learners, visitors, and local authorities. You will be one of two SEND officers within Ambitious College

We are looking for someone who has:

• Experience of working within a similar SEN organisation / school / college/ charity environment.
• Good knowledge of EHCPs and the SEND code of practice.
• Formal administrative / reception qualifications or strong experience.
• Previous experience of working within face paced, challenging environment.
• Experience of providing high-quality administration support.

In return we offer great benefits including a generous holiday allowance, commitment to continued professional development (CPD) and more!

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual who would like to work for a forward-thinking, open and honest organisation and make a real impact to the young people we work with. Please find our full recruitment pack on the link below.

If you have any questions about the role or would like to have a confidential chat, please contact James Axford, Recruitment Officer.

Ambitious about Autism is committed to fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion at every level of our organisation. We warmly welcome applications from all qualified candidates, valuing the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives they bring. We encourage applications from individuals regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or parental status, disability, or age.

Our recruitment process promotes equal opportunities, and we are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities or additional needs throughout the recruitment process. Please contact our Recruitment Team for accommodations. We recognise disability as a physical or mental impairment that significantly and long-term affects a person's ability to perform day-to-day activities, as defined by the UK Equality Act 2010. All applications will be considered solely on merit, aligned with our mission to support autistic children and young people.

Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. As part of our Safer Recruitment checks, an online search maybe carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

The Safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification.
Whether the post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendment to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance.

The Queen Elizabeth Trust is a new, ambitious UK-wide independent charity established to deliver a lasting legacy to the extraordinary life of service of Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth.  Inspired by Queen Elizabeth's belief that "everyone is our neighbour", the Trust works hand in hand with communities to restore and sustain the buildings, green spaces and shared places that bring people together across generations and from all walks of life. Through funding, strategic partnerships and targeted support, the Trust will help create safe, inclusive and vibrant places that thrive long into the future.

Backed by an initial £40 million UK Government endowment, the Trust will act as a catalyst for change, investing not only in physical regeneration but also in the people, skills and activities that enable communities to flourish. Working with partners who bring deep local knowledge and expertise, the Trust is committed to ensuring that opportunities reach communities across the UK, particularly those that have historically faced barriers to accessing major funding programmes.

Working closely with the CEO, the Head of Community Investment will design and lead the Trust’s funding strategy, building a strong pipeline of opportunities, shaping innovative funding packages, securing co-investment, and managing a portfolio of high impact community projects across the UK. Combining strategic leadership with hands on delivery, you will play a pivotal role in creating the Trust’s approach, processes and partnerships from the ground up.

We are seeking an experienced grant-maker, social investor or funding leader with a deep understanding of community organisations and the role they play in building social cohesion. You will bring a strong track record of assessing investments, developing partnerships, influencing diverse stakeholders and managing complex funding arrangements. Equally important is your approach: entrepreneurial, collaborative and impact-driven, with the ability to thrive in ambiguity, build trusted relationships and move effortlessly between strategy and execution in a dynamic start-up environment.

Please visit the Attenti website to read the appointment brief for more information and details on how to apply. For an informal and confidential discussion, after having read the appointment brief, please contact our advising consultants Anita Denton or David Fielding at Attenti.

Closing date for applications – 5th October 2026 

Contract: 12-15 months (Maternity Cover) 
Salary: £48,250–£51,189 (pro rata where applicable) 
Hours: 5 days/week, applications from candidates seeking flexible or reduced hours welcome 
Start date: November/December 2026 

We are looking for a capable and innovative Head of Fundraising (Maternity Cover) to join Z2K later this year. Someone who: 

• has a strong track record across fundraising disciplines, ideally including trusts and foundations;
• can evolve and implement our fundraising strategy;
• is confident building relationships with funders, donors and senior stakeholders;
• can spot opportunities to diversify income and turn ideas into action;
• can make a compelling case for change, using evidence, impact and people’s experiences;
• enjoys working collaboratively and can bring colleagues with them;
• is comfortable working in a small organisation where everyone gets involved.

Why join us? 

You’ll have the opportunity to shape fundraising at a pivotal point in Z2K’s development. You’ll work closely with the Chief Executive, Trustees and colleagues with real scope to develop new income streams and relationships. And you’ll be fundraising for a charity where the connection between money, impact and social change is direct and tangible. 

About Z2K 

Right now, one in five people in the UK are living in poverty, and the depth of financial hardship is worse than ever. Our vision is of a world where everyone lives a life free from poverty. Founded in 1997, Z2K provides specialist services to help people access the benefits they are entitled to and to prevent homelessness. We challenge the power structures that create poverty in the first place, campaigning for change. And we work alongside experts by experience in everything we do. 
Our values: Power-sharing, fearless, curious, inclusive, caring. 

How to apply 

Please send your CV and a statement (1200 words max.) outlining why you are applying for the role and your relevant skills and experience.

• Closing Date: 11 October 2026, 5pm 
• First interview: 21/22 October 2026 (online) 
• Final interview: 26 October 2026 (in person) 

A commitment to the aims and values of Z2K is essential. Z2K is an equal opportunity employer. People with lived experience of poverty, from global majority backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ individuals and disabled people are strongly encouraged to apply. We welcome evidence of experience from both work and non-work settings such as volunteering and personal life. 

The purpose of the role is to support the effective and efficient running of organisational operations through strong administration, coordination, and excellent customer service.

We are looking for a proactive Office Administrator to join our central team. This is a varied role where you'll provide essential administrative and operational support such as:

• Responding to telephone and email enquiries
• Welcoming visitors to the office
• Photocopy, scan, print and file documents
• Supporting meetings, training sessions and events
• Ordering and organising office supplies
• Assisting with DBS and compliance administration where required
• Assist with interview scheduling and recruitment administration
• Providing general administrative support across the organisation

Why Work for Us

• Hybrid working
• Additional Birthday Day off
• Flexitime and TOIL
• Pension employer contribution 6%
• Two volunteering days (pro rata)
• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• Access to the Blue Light Card
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• A positive, inclusive team culture where your ideas are valued
• Enhanced maternity/paternity pay
• Employee Assistance Programme

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is keen to develop their administrative skills within a supportive charity environment.

Salary: £29,500 – £34,750
Contract: Permanent / Full-time  
Location: London Bridge, London - Hybrid working (minimum 4 days per month in the office)
Closing date: 5^th October 2026
Benefits: 28 days annual leave PLUS bank holidays; option to buy or sell an additional week after one year. Increased employer pension contributions based on employee contributions (e.g., if you pay 5%, they pay 7%)

We're delighted to be supporting an incredible cancer charity as they look for an Appeal & High-Value Operations Executive, a key role that will play a vital part in delivering the charity's landmark £100m Raise the Game appeal and future fundraising growth.

As the new Appeal & High-Value Operations Executive, you will play a key role in coordinating projects, tracking income and performance, supporting senior stakeholders, and ensuring the processes and governance are in place to help drive significant philanthropic and corporate fundraising growth. Working across the High Value team and wider organisation, you'll have real visibility and influence in one of the charity sector's most high-profile fundraising campaigns.

To be successful as the role of Appeal & High-Value Operations Executive you will need:

• Experience supporting complex projects or programmes, ideally within a fundraising or charity environment
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain excellent attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to produce high-quality updates and materials for senior stakeholders

If you would like to discuss this role with us please contact us and quote the reference 3069JP.

Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable charity jobs. We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here.

We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment in the charity sector and partner with you as the leading charity recruitment agency.

If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner.
 

Location: Central London, hybrid (2 days per week on site)
Contract: Temporary, until December 2026
Hours: Full-time, 36 hours per week
Salary: £19.18 to £20.24 per hour (+ £2.44 to £2.57 holiday pay)
Start Date: ASAP

Prospectus is delighted to be supporting our client in the search for an Interim Communications Manager. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced communications professional to join a purpose-driven organisation during a key period of activity. Working as part of a collaborative team, you will lead the delivery of strategic communications initiatives, develop engaging content, manage a range of projects and campaigns, and help strengthen the organisation’s profile across multiple channels.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver integrated communications plans that support organisational objectives.
• Lead the creation of high-quality content across digital, print and internal communications channels.
• Manage communications projects and campaigns from planning through to delivery and evaluation.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, providing expert communications advice and support.
• Oversee website content and contribute to ongoing digital development initiatives.
• Support media relations activity and identify opportunities to raise organisational profile.
• Ensure brand consistency and accessibility standards are maintained across all communications outputs.
• Monitor and report on communications performance, providing insights and recommendations for improvement.
• Coordinate competing priorities across multiple projects while ensuring deadlines are met.
• Contribute to wider organisational initiatives and support cross-functional collaboration.

Key Requirements:

• Significant experience in a communications, public affairs, marketing or external affairs role.
• Proven ability to develop and deliver successful communications strategies and campaigns.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience producing content for a variety of audiences.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to build effective working relationships at all levels.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organisational skills with a high level of attention to detail.
• Understanding of digital communications, content management systems and performance reporting.
• Experience within the charity, public sector or wider not-for-profit sector would be advantageous.

CVs will be reviewed on a rolling basis so if you're interested, please apply ASAP with your CV in Word format.

At Prospectus, we believe recruitment should be human-led and we are committed to supporting you throughout your application journey. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity. While AI may be used to support our administrative process, all applications are reviewed by people and all hiring decisions are made by experienced recruiters.

As Communications Officer, you will play an important role in delivering our digital, marketing and engagement strategies. You’ll work across social media, email marketing, websites, campaigns, content, branding and media, helping to build CUF’s profile and equip people to build stronger relationships.

You’ll take responsibility for delivering paid social campaigns, coordinating our Mailchimp activity and e-newsletter, publishing website and social content, and using data to understand what’s working and improve our communications. You’ll also work closely with colleagues across the organisation, including the Fundraising Team.

You’ll have professional experience in communications or marketing, excellent writing and editing skills, and a good understanding of digital communications. You’ll be confident using websites, social media and email marketing platforms, and comfortable working with data and analytics.

Experience of Mailchimp, Salesforce, CMS, social media advertising and design/photo-editing software would be an advantage.

You’ll be creative, organised and self-motivated, with the ability to work collaboratively in a small team. An interest in social action and community-led development is desirable, as is experience of working in a charity or interfaith environment.

Why join CUF?

This is an opportunity to use your communications skills for a purpose: helping churches, faith groups and communities recognise their strengths, build connections and take action to overcome poverty.

If you’re looking for a communications role where your work can make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.

For an informal conversation about this role and for more information, please contact our Communications Manager, Laura Morton, please see job pack for contact details.

To apply: please send an up-to-date CV and covering letter outlining your relevant skills and experience to the HR Officer, please see job pack for contact details. Please note only CV's accompanied with a covering letter will be considered for shortlisting.

Closing date: Midnight, Sunday 18 October. 

Interviews: Online, week commencing 26 October.

Church Urban Fund is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity.

People Advisor
Salary: From £31,126 per annum (full time equivalent), paid pro rata based on contracted hours
Location: Norwich Office (with travel across Charity sites as required) – Hybrid working
Hours: Up to 30 hours per week, with a minimum of 22.5 hours per week. Flexible approach to weekly working hours will be considered.
Contract: Permanent

East Anglian Air Ambulance is a regional charity that provides life-saving care across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Norfolk, Suffolk and beyond.

With two state-of-the-art helicopters and a fleet of critical care vehicles, our expert teams of doctors and paramedics bring advanced pre‑hospital emergency medical care directly to people when they need it most.

We have an exciting opportunity for a People Advisor to join our life-saving charity.

About the role:

People are at the heart of everything we do. As a charity dedicated to delivering life-changing services, we know that supporting our employees to thrive is essential to achieving our mission.

We're looking for an experienced, proactive and people focused People Advisor to join our People Team. This is an opportunity to make a real difference, helping shape the experience of employees across the organisation while contributing to a culture where everyone feels valued, supported and able to perform at their best.

As a trusted Advisor, you will partner with managers and colleagues across the organisation, providing expert guidance on a wide range of people matters. You will be able to contribute to employee relations matters and organisational change projects, to recruitment, wellbeing and equality, diversity and inclusion initiatives. You will play a key role in helping us create a positive and supportive workplace culture.

Reporting to the Head of People, you will:

• Build strong relationships with managers and teams, supporting them through the full employee lifecycle.
• Lead recruitment activity and partner with managers to attract and retain talented people.
• Support organisational development initiatives, restructures and change programmes.
• Act as a trusted advisor, providing expert guidance on employee relations matters.
• Contribute to the development and review of people policies and processes.
• Help shape and deliver wellbeing, engagement and EDI initiatives.
• Support workforce reporting, analytics and payroll processes, using data to drive continuous improvement.
• Champion a positive, inclusive and values-led employee experience.

You’ll bring:

• CIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience managing employee relations casework.
• Up-to-date knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practice.
• Experience supporting organisational development and people-focused projects.
• Strong analytical skills and confidence using HR systems and people data.
• Excellent communication, influencing and problem-solving abilities.
• The ability to build credibility quickly and work effectively with managers at all levels.
• A collaborative, solutions-focused approach and a genuine passion for helping people thrive at work.

Why join us?

This is an opportunity to join a charity that is committed to supporting and developing its people. You'll work alongside dedicated colleagues who are passionate about making a difference and be given the opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects that support employee wellbeing, engagement and inclusion.

Most importantly, you'll help create an environment where our colleagues can do their best work and continue delivering outstanding services to the communities we support.

N.B. The exact days worked in the office will be agreed with the successful candidate, but you must live within a commutable distance of Norwich.

Closing Date: Monday 05 October (9am)
First Stage Interview Date: Thursday 08 October (to be held in person at Helimed House, Norwich)
Second Stage: date to be confirmed, tentatively Thursday 15 October (to be held in person at Helimed House, Norwich)

Interested?

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

No agencies please.

Charity People is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of the Florence Nightingale Foundation (FNF) for an experienced Executive Assistant to provide maternity cover for this pivotal role at the heart of the organisation.

The Florence Nightingale Foundation develops nursing and midwifery leaders at every stage of their careers, enabling them to stay, thrive, lead and transform health and care. Through leadership programmes, scholarships, policy influence and professional development, the Foundation supports healthcare professionals across the UK and internationally.

This is an opportunity to join a highly respected charity at an exciting stage of growth and transformation. Working closely with the CEO, Executive Team and Board, you'll play a central role in ensuring the smooth running of governance, executive support and organisational coordination.

Job Details

Role: Executive Assistant (Maternity Cover)
Salary: £39,898
Contract: Fixed-Term Contract (up to 12 months)
Hours: 35 hours per week
Location: London SE1 with hybrid working
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
Interviews: October 2026
Start Date: November 2026 preferred, allowing for handover with the current postholder

About the Role

This is a varied and fast-paced Executive Assistant role supporting a busy CEO and Executive Team within a small but ambitious charity.

You'll provide high-level executive support while also coordinating Board and Committee activity, helping to ensure effective governance, communication and organisational efficiency. The role suits someone who enjoys taking ownership, thrives on variety and can confidently work with senior stakeholders.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing proactive support to the CEO, Executive Team and Board Chair
• Managing complex diaries, meetings and travel arrangements
• Preparing presentations, reports, board papers and briefing documents
• Coordinating Board, Committee and AGM meetings
• Taking accurate minutes and tracking actions
• Supporting trustee recruitment, induction and development
• Maintaining governance records and supporting compliance requirements
• Supporting organisational projects and continuous improvement initiatives
• Acting as a trusted point of coordination across the Foundation

About You

We're looking for an experienced Executive Assistant who is highly organised, adaptable and able to work confidently with senior leaders.

The successful candidate will be comfortable operating in a fast-moving environment where priorities can change quickly. You'll have excellent judgement, strong attention to detail and the confidence to manage competing demands while maintaining a calm and professional approach.

You'll bring:

• Previous Executive Assistant experience supporting senior executives
• Experience supporting Boards, Committees or governance processes
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
• Experience preparing papers, reports and meeting documentation
• High levels of discretion and professionalism
• Confidence working independently and using your initiative
• Strong digital and technology skills
• Experience working within a charity, membership body, healthcare or public sector environment would be advantageous

Why Join the Florence Nightingale Foundation?

The Foundation offers a collaborative and supportive working environment where every member of the team contributes to improving health and care outcomes.

Benefits include:

• 27 days annual leave plus festive closure days
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Generous pension contributions
• Employee assistance programme
• LinkedIn Learning access
• Ongoing professional development support
• A friendly and highly committed team culture

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Executive Assistant who enjoys governance, thrives in a collaborative environment and wants to contribute to an organisation making a genuine difference across health and care.

If you're an Executive Assistant, Senior Executive Assistant, Governance & Executive Officer, Board Support Officer or EA to a CEO looking for your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.

Charity People is delighted to be partnering with the British Society for Haematology (BSH) to recruit their next Office Manager.

BSH is a leading UK professional membership organisation dedicated to advancing the study and practice of haematology. Supporting nearly 4,000 members across the UK and internationally, the Society delivers clinical guidelines, education, research support and professional networking that help improve patient care.

As BSH continues to grow and modernise, they are seeking an experienced Office Manager to oversee the smooth running of the organisation's operational infrastructure and internal services.

Job Details

Role: Office Manager
Salary: £45,000
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Location: 100 White Lion Street, London, N1 9PF
Hybrid: Flexible hybrid working (typically two days per week in the office)
Reports to: Director of Corporate & Membership Services
Interviews: October 2026

About the Role

This is a broad operational role responsible for ensuring the organisation runs efficiently on a day-to-day basis. You'll oversee facilities, suppliers, contracts, IT coordination, health & safety and HR administration, while supporting the continued improvement of systems and processes across the Society.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing office facilities, maintenance and suppliers
• Acting as the key contact for outsourced IT providers
• Managing contracts, procurement and service performance
• Coordinating operational processes and continuous improvements
• Overseeing health & safety and organisational compliance
• Supporting HR processes including onboarding, training and employee records
• Liaising with external advisors including HR, legal and health & safety providers
• Line managing the Governance & Executive Officer

About You

We're looking for a practical and organised operations professional who enjoys creating structure, solving problems and improving ways of working.

You'll bring:

• Experience in office, operations or facilities management
• Experience managing suppliers and service providers
• Strong organisational and project coordination skills
• Confidence working with systems and outsourced partners
• Experience supporting HR or organisational processes
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach

Previous experience within a membership body, charity or professional organisation would be beneficial but is not essential.

Why Join BSH?

This is an opportunity to join a growing organisation at an exciting stage of development. You'll play a key role in strengthening operational effectiveness, improving internal processes and supporting the delivery of work that has a direct impact across the haematology profession.

If you're currently an Office Manager, Operations Manager, Business Support Manager or Facilities Manager looking for a broad and rewarding operational role, we'd love to hear from you.

Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.