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About Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust (JRCT)

JRCT is a grant-making Quaker Trust that supports people who are passionate about making a positive difference; whether they are advocating for some of the most vulnerable people in our society, promoting nonviolent responses to conflict, or taking steps towards an environmentally sustainable future.

Every year JRCT makes grants for all kinds of charitable work, from grassroots community groups to well-established charities working to build a peaceful and just world. We aim to be a responsive and supportive funder, working to strengthen the hands of people who are tackling the root causes of conflict and injustice.

In 2019, the Trust announced plans to significantly increase annual grant spending to over £10 million per year for the next ten years. The Trust further increased its grant-making in response to the Covid-19 crisis. Since then, we have grown our programme staff team in order to better support increased grant portfolios. 

Having publicly recognised the ways in which the Trust benefited from or contributed to oppressive practices including enslavement, indenture, colonialism, and Apartheid, JRCT has hired a Head of Reparations and made a commitment to a multi-million programme of reparative justice, the first phase of which will take place between 2026 and 2029. 

Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust currently runs five grant programmes: Peace and Security, Rights and Justice, Power and Accountability, Sustainable Future, and Northern Ireland as well as a Grassroots Movements pilot fund.

About the Role

As Executive Assistant, Reparations, this role supports the Head of Reparations and enables the smooth administrative and support aspects of the Head of Reparations’ affairs.

You will support the Head of Reparations in the effective execution of the reparations projects, which will include coordinating project activities, maintaining meticulous project and workplan documentation, managing communication within the reparations team, with the wider JRCT team, and with external stakeholders. Your role will also extend to scheduling and organising meetings, maintaining clear records, and aiding in the organisation of project tasks. You will work in an administrative capacity to ensure that project deadlines are kept and deliverables are met. As the reparations projects will involve extensive work with stakeholders in Africa and thew Caribbean, familiarity with African and Caribbean cultures, as well as relevant multi-lingual and / or multi-cultural competencies will be essential. 

This is a hybrid role requiring in-office attendance once or twice a week. The position is fixed-term until  April 2029, with a salary of £47,814 per annum.

The role is for 35 hours a week, and we are open to flexible working patterns.  We try to schedule meetings to accommodate caring responsibilities. Someone working remotely would be required to come to the York office for up to four days per month and also travel to meetings with some occasional overnight stays.

WORKING WITH US

The founder and sponsor of the Harris Federation, Lord Harris of Peckham, opened our first school in 1990. We have, over the past thirty years, implemented ideas and initiatives that have transformed the opportunities of pupils from working class and disadvantaged backgrounds. Harris academies are widely recognised as a force for social mobility. We are immensely proud of the role that our alumni are now beginning to play in the world and of what we believe our current generation of pupils will go on to achieve.

We now have over 50 schools educating more than 40,000 young people across London and Essex, and employ over 5,000 staff across our academies and head office. With the majority of our academies located in areas of high socioeconomic disadvantage, a high-quality education is key to the futures of the pupils we serve.

As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

Our work will impact many generations to come, and our staff come from all backgrounds and walks of life, coming together to inspire young minds. We promote an inclusive culture that embraces the valuable and enriching contribution that all of our community make. We continue to be proactive in uplifting and supporting all voices at Harris.

To discover more about our culture, ethos and what it is like to work here, visit the page.

ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY

The Governance Administrator provides high-quality administrative and operational support to the Governance Team, enabling effective academy-level governance across the Trust.

The role focuses on meeting coordination, clerking support, record-keeping, and day-to-day governance administration, ensuring that Local Governing Bodies (LGBs) and governance professionals are well-supported and compliant with Trust policies and statutory requirements. This includes a willingness to work some evenings to support governance meetings and the ability to travel across the Trust as required.

This role is essential in ensuring efficient governance operations, accurate documentation, and timely communication, contributing to the smooth functioning of governance at academy and Trust level.

MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

As a Governance Administrator, you will play a key role in supporting effective governance across our academies by providing high-quality administrative and operational support to the Governance Team.

You will support Local Governing Bodies through meeting coordination, clerking, and accurate record-keeping, helping to ensure governance processes are compliant, well-organised, and run smoothly at both academy and Trust level. The role requires a willingness to work some evenings to support governance meetings and the ability to travel across the Trust as needed.

Governance Administration & Coordination

• Coordinate governance meeting schedules, including AGB meetings, training sessions, and panel hearings.
• Prepare and distribute meeting agendas, documentation, and information packs according to Trust timelines.
• Support the Governance Manager in producing templates, forms, and administrative tools for use across the governance function.
• Maintain governance calendars, distribution lists, SharePoint/Teams sites, and other communication platforms.

Clerking & Meeting Support

• Maintain accurate governance records including:
• registers of interest
• governor attendance records
• training logs
• membership lists and terms of office
• Support onboarding and offboarding processes for governors, including DBS checks, induction materials, and profile updates.
• Ensure relevant governance documents, policies, and registers are updated and stored in line with Trust protocols.
• Assist with preparing documentation and evidence for governance audits and internal audit assurance checks.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We would like to hear from you if you have:

• Qualifications to Level 3 or equivalent experience.
• Willingness to undertake governance-related training, with NGA or clerking qualifications desirable
• Experience in administration, clerical, or coordination roles.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills, with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to produce clear, accurate minutes and documentation
• Confident communication skills, both written and spoken

For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack.

APPLYING FOR THIS POSITION

If you would like to discuss the opportunity further, or if you have any questions, please contact us via email to arrange a conversation.

Before applying please ensure you download the job pack from our careers website, this will help with completing your application. Please note that we only accept applications submitted online before the closing date.

When applying, you will have the option to import your CV or use a LinkedIn profile which will auto populate the online application. 

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OUR VISION & VALUES

Our vision, from the start, has been to provide the structure and services needed for our schools to amount to more than the sum of their parts, and to free-up our teachers and leaders to focus on one thing and one thing only: the outstanding education of all their pupils. Our young people and communities are at the heart of everything we do. Our core mission has always been to close the educational gap between young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and their peers. Our ambition is one where every child in London, no matter their background, has equal access to high quality education, giving them the same opportunities and potential to succeed.

We know there are many challenges facing our young people and the communities we serve, and that’s why we need determined people like you to help us tackle those inequalities. Whilst each of our academies has their own unique cultures and values; as a whole Federation, we have four core values which are central to successfully achieving our vision: Excellence, Collaboration, Support, and Innovation. We are proud of our values because they guide us in how we work allowing us to achieve the best possible outcomes for our young people, communities, and colleagues.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Safeguarding Notice

The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.

Equal Opportunities

The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

Harris has a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.

You will also have access to a variety of benefits, support programmes and initiatives including:

• Excellent opportunities for continuous professional development and career progression
• Annual performance and loyalty bonus
• Pension scheme (Teachers' Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme) with generous employer contribution
• 26 days' annual leave (inclusive of our Christmas Eve closure day) plus bank holidays, rising to 27 days after 2 years' service, or equivalent for staff on term time contracts
• Harris Wellbeing Cash Plan including cover for routine and specialist healthcare
• Employee Assistance Programme for free and confidential advice
• Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme
• Wide range of shopping, leisure, and travel discounts
• 20% off at Tapi Carpets, exclusive to Harris employees
• Interest-free ICT and season ticket loans

For most non-teaching staff based at our Head Office in East Croydon, we also offer lifestyle friendly working arrangements including flexible start and end times, and hybrid working with two days from home and three days on site.

The Centre for Emotional Health is recruiting for a Training Administrator to work with our friendly and nurturing team, administering The Centre for Emotional Health’s trainings and assisting with customer relationship administration.

The Centre for Emotional Health is a national charity dedicated to everyone living an emotionally healthy life. We provide training for local authorities, family hubs, prisons, schools, workplaces and communities. We advocate nationally for the importance of good emotional health. All our work, including all the training we deliver, is underpinned by The Nurturing Programme.

We are looking for an organised individual with strong communication skills, attention to detail, and experience of a variety of IT systems. The successful applicant will be responsible for managing the administration of The Centre for Emotional Health’s trainings pre- and post-training delivery, working as part of a busy Operations and Finance Team, and assisting our Business Development and Programmes Teams with customer relation tasks. You will enjoy working collaboratively and will feel secure in managing a fast-changing, busy workload as part of a wider team.​

Key responsibilities:

• Coordinate and administer all The Centre for Emotional Health trainings, overseeing bookings, venues, online training delivery, trainer, customer, and colleague liaison, and pre- and post-training documentation.
• Manage training communications and trainee feedback systems, maintaining accurate records and sharing information with customers and colleagues
• Nurture customer relationships in line with our organisational values, responding to queries by email and phone, and maintaining our website and CRM database.

The closing date for applications is 9am, Tuesday 19th May.

Interviews will take place Friday 22nd May at The Centre for Emotional Health’s office.

The Chilterns Conservation Board (CCB) is a statutory body established by Parliamentary Order in 2004. Our primary role is to promote the conservation and enhancement of the natural beauty of the Chilterns AONB, now known as the Chilterns National Landscape. Where it is compatible with that role, we also promote the understanding and enjoyment of its special qualities, and in partnership with others seek to foster the economic and social well-being of local communities.

As a key member of a small operations team the successful candidate will have the opportunity to deploy their skills across a broad range of areas, building relationships and working with the entire staff team as well as our Board Members.

We are seeking a highly motivated, enthusiastic and dynamic individual who can think strategically but is also a practical completer-finisher and an effective team player who has a passion for supporting people to work to the best of their abilities.

You will be highly organised with an eye for detail but above all be someone who is resourceful and a proactive and confident problem solver who enjoys working across multiple areas at the same time.

Flexible working considered.

Please visit our website (click re-direct to recruiter) for more information and to apply.

Please note:

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We do not accept CVs or applications via recruitment agencies. 

At the Centre for Better Health, we envision a world where everyone can lead satisfying and hopeful lives in a society without any stigma of mental ill health. This is an exciting opportunity to step into a meaningful and rewarding role that makes a positive difference to the community we serve.

Role Purpose

As Reception and Office Administrator, you will play a key role in the team; providing a warm, efficient and professional reception service, and being the first point of contact for enquiries.

You will also provide administrative support to contribute to the smooth running and success of services. This will include supporting with the promotion of our services, processing new referrals, managing bookings and payments, and maintaining good record keeping.

Our Centre operates 9am–5pm on Mondays and Fridays, and 9am–8pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Please note that some evening work is required for this role (with working hours 12-8pm in these instances).

Main Duties

• Provide a professional, confidential reception service, welcoming service users and volunteers and managing phone and email enquiries.
• Act as the first point of contact for enquiries, sharing accurate information and offering appropriate signposting.
• Deliver general administrative support to the team, including promoting the organisation’s services, processing referrals, arranging assessments, managing bookings and payments, and handling day‑to‑day reception tasks.
• Maintain monitoring systems and databases in line with the organisation’s processes.
• Work collaboratively with the team to achieve agreed objectives.
• Attend and contribute positively and constructively to meetings as required.
• Respond proactively to the needs of the role, demonstrating flexibility and a positive attitude.
• Support marketing activities when required, including designing posters, sending mail-outs, and creating simple social media and website content.

Please note that this job description is not exhaustive and may change depending on the need and development of the organisation.

We are looking for an administrator to support the Home Together Coordinator to facilitate our Home Together Service. The Home Together Service provides reactive assistance for up to six weeks from a clients return from hospital and remote ongoing support thereafter. The Home Together Administrator assists the Home Together Coordinator to deliver a wide range of practical and emotional support to older people who are having difficulties; for example, older people who have recently been discharged from hospital and/or are recovering from illness or injury, and/or are socially isolated and need support to stay healthy, connected, and independent. This busy and varied role will involve working with volunteers, the staff team, voluntary partners, and health and social care providers, with the client at the centre of everything we do.  The Home Together Service sits within our Age Well Together Service, which offers a range of assistance to support clients at home and in their local community to prevent decline; maintain independence; reduce social isolation; and promote health and wellbeing with care, friendship and understanding. This includes our befriending services, an online shopping service and a Handyperson service. 

Independent Age is the national charity focused on improving the lives of people facing financial hardship in later life. We believe no one should face financial hardship in later life.

Our Helpline and expert advisers offer free, practical support to older people without enough money to live on. Through our grants programme, we support hundreds of local organisations working with older people across the UK. 

We use the knowledge and insight gained from our support services and partnerships to highlight the issues experienced by older people in poverty and campaign for change.

We would love to find individuals from all walks of life and diverse backgrounds to join us on this journey.

Responsibilities and Person Specification:

This role is part of our Facilities and Property team. The Facilities and Office Assistant will ensure our office is a well-maintained, welcoming and inclusive working environment for colleagues and visitors. They will support the Facilities and Property Manager with day-to-day office running, health and safety and will work closely with teams across the organisation to create a safe, positive and inclusive workplace environment. The postholder will support staff onboarding and wellbeing and contribute to a high-quality employee experience in the office and working from home.

You should have good customer service skills and mindset, able to provide a welcoming experience for visitors and colleagues. You will enjoy relationship‑building and have a person-centre approach to supporting colleagues and an ability to communicate sensitively with older tenants. You should be highly organised with attention to detail and have an ability to switch between tasks and prioritise in a role which, by its nature, involves interruptions.

For full details on the role and requirements, please review the job description and person specification.  If your experience doesn’t align perfectly with all of the criteria in the person specification but you do meet most of them and are excited about the role, we encourage you to apply anyway. 

This is a part‑time position of 28 hours per week, usually worked over four days, though we’re happy to consider five shorter days. The role is mainly office‑based, with occasional hybrid working arranged with your line manager. Your working days will be agreed with the Facilities and Properties Manager (who also works part‑time) to ensure full office coverage across the working week.

What it’s like to work at Independent Age:

We celebrate diversity at Independent Age and champion the differences that make each of us unique. We actively support and encourage people from a variety of backgrounds, experiences and skill sets to join us and help shape what we do. We aim to attract and retain a wide range of talent and create an environment where everyone can feel safe, protected, welcome and included.

We offer great benefits including 28 days annual leave plus public holidays, a generous pension scheme with life assurance, and fantastic learning and development opportunities. We also offer a number of enhanced leave provisions and benefits.

We know that a good work life balance helps us perform at our best and supports wellbeing. Flexible working hours and some hybrid working is available in this role. But if you need a different form of flexibility, we are always happy to talk flexible working. 

You can find out more about what it’s like to work at Independent Age on the careers page of our website.

Application Process:

To apply, please submit a CV and a Supporting Statement, detailing how your skills and experience meet the criteria within the Job Description and Person Specification, by visiting our jobs website (please do not hesitate to contact us if you have specific requirements and need support to apply in an alternative format).

To support our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion our hiring managers use anonymous shortlisting. Therefore, please do not include your name, photo, or information to indicate your gender or age in your CV and supporting statement. Please do not omit dates of employment. Please ensure the title of any uploads does not contain your name. 

Independent Age is committed to safeguarding and follows Safer Recruitment practices to ensure we are safeguarding those we work with. We therefore ask that you supply your full work history with explanations for any gaps in the application documents you submit and, if offered the post, we will require two employment references including your current or most recent employer. A BASIC Certificate will be required for this role.

Closing Date: Sunday 17 May 2026, 11:59pm

1st Interview Dates: Wednesday 27 and Thursday 28 May, via Microsoft Teams

2nd Interview Dates: Tuesday 2 June, at our London Office (Avonmore Road)

This role is an expansion of a current Finance Administrator's role, to allow additional support for our ecumenical charity's growth. This role will be responsible for all aspects of finance administrative and CRM database support and the successful candidate will want to be part of a faith-based organisation, committed to the mission of the charity both in the UK and the Holy Land.

The primary responsibility and focus of the role will be to support the Finance Manager with finance handling and working with our CRM database to improve data quality; additionally you will support the administrative function, particularly in engaging with the CRM database as needed and available for the operational success of the charity. You will need to be comfortable working in a faith-based organisation, talking to supporters and clergy across the UK and with our partners in the Holy Land.

You will be working under the day-to-day management of the Finance Manager as a direct report but collaborating closely with the Office Manager for administrative work as required.

Typical tasks will include:

• Record financial donations from all income streams into the charity (cash, cheque, CAF, BACS, online, by phone, in-person)
• Monitor bank account payments, online donations, and standing orders/direct debits
• Produce reports from payment processing companies
• Produce Gift Aid claims in conjunction with Finance Manager
• Logging and recording of accounts payable
• Become an expert user of our CRM (Access ThankQ) to ensure high-quality, accurate and compliant supporter data
• Use the CRM to produce segmentation, reporting and data analysis - creating queries, dashboards and reports to track performance
• To support the delivery and distribution of shop products purchased either through the website shop, over the phone or by mail order
• Assist with product stock and ordering
• Assist with the website shop and maintaining/adding product listings
• Basic office duties, including answering phone calls, logging and responding to letters and emails, franking letters, taking donations by phone
• Assist with other project deliverables identified by management
• Help maintain the cleanliness and Health and Safety of the office environment including cleaning and tidying as needed

Suitable training will be given as needed. 

You will need to have previous experience in a finance role and will ideally have previous experience working in a charity.

This is a full-time, office-based role in Kenilworth. 

Please click on 'Apply Now' to download the full job specification and description.

ABOUT US

The Economist Educational Foundation is a fast-growing charity on a mission to ensure that every child is empowered to think critically and communicate effectively about the world’s most complex current issues.

Last year, 10,800 teachers downloaded Topical Talk lessons, reaching 532,000 children in over 86 countries. We are on track to double this number, reaching over 1 million school children by the end of 2026.

Topical Talk helps children join inspiring discussions about the news by providing:

• Topical Talk Headlines - award-winning weekly lessons for classroom discussions about global news stories

• Leadership for Change Prize - child-led solutions to complex global issues

• Community partnerships - support and training for teachers via partnerships with Multi-Academy Trusts in the UK and School Districts in America

THE ROLE

We are looking for a motivated Administrative Officer to provide the quality support and attention to detail that keeps our programmes running smoothly. You will be joining a passionate team dedicated to helping children all over the world develop their critical thinking and learn about global current affairs. We are a small but growing team of 17, and in this role, you will work across every part of the charity, seeing our impact in action and ensuring our daily operations are handled with total consistency.

We want a positive and supportive self-starter who takes genuine pride in their work being done well. You will be someone proactive who anticipates the team's needs and is always looking for ways to make our systems and processes more efficient. This is a brilliant opportunity to learn and grow with us; you will gain a unique, 360-degree insight into how a charity operates while benefiting from our position as an independent organisation supported by The Economist Group. You will experience both the charity and corporate sectors, building a professional network across the Group and developing a versatile, high-level skill set as you progress your career.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Team operations and administration

• Provide essential admin support including booking travel, purchasing equipment, managing the post, and supporting printing

• Act as the administrator for most team subscriptions, online tools and softwares

• Maintain a well-organised office environment, including inventory management for the team cupboard and equipment

• Proactively identify and fix broken systems, creating better ways to manage tasks

• Build strong relationships with the key teams from The Economist Group such as Facilities, HR, and IT to ensure smooth operational support to the Foundation’s work

Financial administration

• Accurately process and record weekly payment runs and invoices in the banking and finance systems

• Assist with financial reconciliation and proactively chase outstanding payments or missing receipts

• Process staff and volunteer expense claims, ensuring they align with the charity’s financial policies

Programme and event support

• Act as the first point of contact for the Foundation’s inboxes, providing excellent service to teachers by troubleshooting account issues and managing enquiries

• Support the programme and fundraising teams by collating qualitative and quantitative data on students and teachers for programme and funder reporting

• Manage the process of sending physical materials and resources to schools and teachers when relevant, including packing, addressing, and coordinating couriers or post

• Lead the logistics for webinars and live lessons on online event tools, including managing platform settings and hosting calls

• Coordinate logistics for team socials and events with partners, funders, and trustees, including room/venue booking, catering, and on-site setup

HR and onboarding

• Manage candidate logistics, including posting roles, redacting applications, handling diversity monitoring forms, and scheduling interviews

• Provide high-quality service to applicants, acting as a warm and professional point of contact for all interview coordination

• Lead the practical setup for new joiners, including IT access, office tours, equipment handovers, and managing DBS checks

WHAT WE OFFER 

• Real impact: you’ll support the team to make a real difference to children’s ability to think critically, listen well, express themselves and understand the big issues of our time

• A friendly, driven and highly-effective team: we are deeply committed to being an inspiring place to work, where we learn and achieve things that matter together. Our team of experts work creatively and collaboratively, whilst taking full responsibility for their goals

• Development and support: we invest in training and development and will support you to build the skills and experience as you need

• A competitive benefits package to support your wellbeing, growth, and work-life balance

We’re particularly keen for you to apply if you are from a community under-represented in the charity sector or have lived experience of facing extra barriers because of your background. 

About Us

The Luton and Leighton Area Quaker Meeting is a regional charity supporting nine local congregations across West Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, and Bedfordshire. We hold weekly silent worship and provide a welcoming and reflective community in Quaker practice.

Rooted in the Quaker Christian tradition, we are an inclusive faith community that welcomes a wide range of spiritual perspectives, including members who identify as agnostic, humanist, or non-theist. Our work is guided by values of equality, peace, integrity, and compassion, with a strong commitment to supporting both people and the wider community.

Job Purpose

To deliver high quality administrative support as required by the AM clerking team and clerk of LLAM Trustees for 9 vibrant meetings

Responsible to: Line Manager acting on behalf of the AM clerking Team and clerk of LLAM Trustees

Location: Home based or at various locations within the organisation

Hours: 15 hours per week 5 working days of 3 hours per day which may involve working at the weekend roughly 6 times a year. Alternative arrangements may be possible

Main Duties and Responsibilities
Minutes

• Formatting typing & distribution of minutes
• Keeping, indexing and archiving of Area Meeting minutes
• The proper storing and archiving of Minutes both paper and electronic

Membership

• Correspondence relating to Membership matters with area meeting, local meetings, Britain Yearly Meeting
• Keeping and updating of Membership records
• Issuing and receiving Membership Certificates 
• Compiling and submitting the annual Tabular Statement

Training Events including Meetings for Learning and Summer Gathering

• Printing & sourcing and distribution of any training materials
• Preparing attendance lists for trainers and reception
• Being available on the day to support the smooth running of the event

Area Meetings

• To support the distribution of papers  needed for area meetings.
• To help build and maintain good relationships / communications with all stakeholders in the AM
• Arrange and operate zoom meetings

General admin

• Answering the emails, corresponding and forwarding accordingly or taking appropriate action
• To photocopy, scan and distribute documents paper and electronic as appropriate.
• To sort and distribute internal and external documentation.
• To, ensuring Health & Safety requirements are adhered to at all times.
• To maintain a high standard of data quality 
• To maintain confidentiality at all times
• To be aware of safeguarding requirements

Personal Development

• Taking a shared responsibility for own development needs within this role.
• Setting personal development objectives annually with line manager.
• To attend mandatory training courses as indicated within AM policies and procedures and maintain personal records of training attended.

Health, Safety and Security

• Assisting in maintaining a safe working environment for self, colleagues and others.
• To provide support to colleagues during sickness, annual leave and other absence as required. 

This is a description of the main duties and responsibilities of the post and as such is not intended to be exhaustive. The job description will be reviewed annually together with the employee and amended in light of changing needs of the organisation

Terms & Conditions:

Start date: ASAP

Salary: £27,383 per annum (inclusive of £3,990 Southeast Weighting)

Location: Hybrid with 3 days in the London office (Patshull Road)

Working hours: Full time: 35 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Job Description:

We are seeking a meticulous and proactive Finance and Office Administrator to assist with our financial transactions and ensure the smooth running of our office operations. The ideal candidate will be interested in learning  and finance and administrative functions and skills, have good organisational skills and the ability to multitask in a dynamic environment. 

Key Responsibility Areas 

1. Finance Administration
2. HR Administration
3. Office Administration 

For the full job description, please download the recruitment pack.

Person Specification:

Skills and Experience 

• Education: Minimum of GCSEs in Mathematics and English or equivalent
• Experience: Some demonstrable administrative experience 
• Software Skills: Microsoft Office Suite. 
• Organisational Skills: Good multitasking abilities and attention to detail. 
• Communication Skills:  Good written and verbal communication skills. 
• Problem-Solving: Ability to identify issues and implement effective solutions. 
• Confidentiality: Maintain high levels of discretion and confidentiality. 

Personal Attributes and Other Requirements 

• This role has been designed for someone who wants to learn and develop new skills and includes training. We would encourage applicants who align with this to apply. 
• Commitment to the core values and ethos of Women in Prison, including social justice and feminism. 
• Commitment to anti-discriminatory practice and equal opportunities and an ability to apply awareness of diversity issues to all areas of work. 

This is an exciting newly created role at Flynne’s Barn, offering the opportunity to play a key part in supporting and shaping our work as we grow. As Office Coordinator, you’ll help strengthen our core functions and provide essential administrative support across both existing and new projects. 

We're looking for a proactive, organised and experienced administrator who is comfortable working independently as well as collaboratively in a small and growing team. You’ll be someone who thrives in a varied and busy environment, and who is motivated by the chance to contribute to something meaningful. This role offers the opportunity to help shape how we work as an organisation and to make a genuine difference to young people facing the challenges of a cancer diagnosis.

At the heart of our day-to-day operations, this is a broad and hands-on position. It would suit someone who is adaptable, enjoys variety and takes pride in keeping things running smoothly. 

This is an onsite role at Flynne’s Barn with scope for some remote working. Advertised as a 2 day/week role, we anticipate that there will be scope for increased hours in the future.

Salary: £12,000 per year (full-time equivalent salary £30,000)

To apply: Please use the Apply Now button to upload a CV and Cover Letter via the CharityJob portal by 9am (UK time) on 1 June 2026.

Your cover letter (1 to 2 pages) should set out what you would bring to the role, with reference to the person specification in the job description.

We warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those from groups currently underrepresented in the workplace.

Flynne’s Barn is a charity supporting young people living with cancer. We offer residential stays in the Lake District, bringing young people with a shared experience of cancer together to build community. During a stay we offer a range of outdoor and creative activities. We aim to provide the space for young visitors to relax, find friendship and to build confidence in a safe, supportive context. We also provide an online/telephone counselling service for young people and their families.

We are recruiting for an immediate Temporary Reception/office support cover for a International Faith based charity who help to transform communities worldwide. You need to have strong reception , processing donation, office administration and systems skills.

The role is fully office based and hours are initially 8.30 -5.30 initially and then will be 8-6 and could be anything from 2-4 weeks +

The Role
Core Responsibilities
To provide a professional, welcoming and secure "front of house" service for the charity, acting as the first point of contact for all visitors, members, guests, tenants and clients.
To maintain the security of the building and staff by monitoring access, CCTV and emergency procedures.
To assist with meeting-room bookings.
To deliver exceptional customer service and a premium experience for all tenants, clients, guests and VIPs.
To maintain a safe, secure, welcoming and immaculate environment in line with brand standards and health & safety protocols.

The Candidate
Experience of working within an front of house , office or customer service environment is essential.
Experience of using databases
Experience of working with Excel is essential.
Experience of Word, including the use of mail merge
Experience of Microsoft teams
Pleasant and efficient telephone manner. Ability to interact in a friendly and personable manner with external clients, tenants and
Excellent computer skills and of MS Office software, MS Outlook, Teams and Zoom.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful and your details will not be held further but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.

Church of England Central Services (ChECS) is a jointly controlled entity between the Archbishops'
Council, the Church Commissioners for England and the Church of England Pensions Board and
was set up in 2013 to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the National Church Institutions
(NCIs), dioceses, the wider Church and related charities by providing cost-effective shared services
including Communications, Human Resources, Legal, Technology, Office Services, Data Services,
Finance, and Risk & Assurance. ChECS also has a wholly owned subsidiary trading company which
carries out Procurement activities on behalf of the Church of England.

ChECS is one of the National Church Institutions (NCIs) which are national administrative bodies
that work together to support the mission and ministry of the Church of England. In this role as EA and Office Manager to the Finance Director you will complete diary management, organised room bookings, plan and organise meetings, process PO's amongst other tasks.

This is a permanent role and is open for candidates to apply as a full time (35 hours per week) or part-time role. Please state your preference within your application.