Office administrator jobs in bexleyheath, greater london

A little about us

Our mission is to bring hope and positive change to children and families. Through complementary and creative early intervention services, we seek to build resilience and improve children’s life chances.

The Catholic Children’s Society (CCS) is one of the largest providers of mental health services to schools in London and the Southeast. Our Connect-Ed service includes around 50 counsellors and therapists working on-site in over 70 schools. We also offer high-quality early years education and holistic family support, including emergency assistance for families in crisis.

We work with children and families of all faiths and none. Our sole aim is to help those in greatest need overcome the challenges they face and achieve their potential. Our work is underpinned by our core values of integrity, compassion, inclusion and partnership.

What we are looking for

We are seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Project Officer to support the delivery and evaluation of our mental health services in schools, as well as our nursery and family centre. You’ll be part of a passionate team working to improve children’s life chances through early intervention and family support.

Duties and Responsibilities

Service Analysis and Quality Assurance

• Support the collection and analysis of accurate, timely and high-quality data on our services via Salesforce CRM (training provided, with the opportunity to become a qualified Salesforce Administrator).
• Assist Service Managers in delivering mental health training for school staff and parents/carers, including managing bookings, invites, attendance lists, and queries.
• Coordinate, monitor and support the evaluation of whole school services, including training and wellbeing interventions.
• Maintain effective and up-to-date digital filing systems.
• Build strong relationships with colleagues and external contacts, developing a deep understanding of our services and their impact on children’s lives.

Family Liaison and Support

• Undertake office and reception duties from 4pm – 6.30pm, including liaising with parents, answering calls, and welcoming visitors.
• Support the recruitment and onboarding of new families to our nursery and family centre, including reviewing statutory childcare funding options.
• Help develop a programme of workshops for parents/carers, assessing needs and tailoring support.
• Assist in the delivery, evaluation and monitoring of mental health and wellbeing services for families using the nursery.
• Collaborate with the Centre Coordinator to plan and deliver family activities, including day trips to safari parks and the seaside.

Note: Flexibility and a positive attitude are essential to support our organisational goals. This job description outlines the initial responsibilities and may evolve over time. It does not form part of the employment contract.

Why join us?

The successful candidate will receive an excellent package including:

• Generous annual leave allowance of 27 days p.a. (pro rata), plus bank holidays.
• Up to 11% employer pension contribution.
• Access to a staff Health Plan and Employee Assistance Programme.
• Training opportunities, including Salesforce Administrator certification.
• The chance to make a meaningful difference every day.

Salary:

£15,600 per annum (pro rata of £34,125 FTE)

Hours:

16 hours per week
2:30pm – 6:30pm, four days per week (days negotiable)

Location:

St Francis Family Centre, 34 Wades Place, London E14 0DE
Please note: homeworking is not possible for this role.

Key dates:

• Closing Date: Sunday, 27th October 2025
• Interview Date: Monday, 3rd November 2025

Safeguarding

CCS is committed to safer recruitment and maintaining a strong and positive safeguarding culture. This post will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. References from current/past employers will also be sought once an offer has been made.

Rosa is on the lookout for someone dynamic, organised, and dedicated to step into this key role within our small and committed team.

We’re looking for someone who is confident managing day-to-day finances and admin with the skills and curiosity to support our systems. This is a home-based, varied and hands-on role, ideal for someone who loves making things run smoothly behind the scenes and takes pride in getting the details right.

If you are motivated, eager to learn, and excited about helping a mission-driven organisation stay organised and efficient—we would love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

This role is a broad role, covering finance administration, systems administration as well as supporting in a wide variety of tasks across the organisation’s work.

Key tasks

Finance

• Manage day to day finances using Xero, ensuring payments are made as scheduled
• Perform all day-to-day bookkeeping duties using Xero and Excel
• Maintain all necessary accounting records including invoices, expenses, payments and transactions
• Ensure payments are made as scheduled and processed through the bank
• Review and maintain supplier records, (including subscriptions, memberships, insurance etc.) 
• Maintain accurate financial information regarding donations and grants, including sources of donations and Gift Aid
• Assist with Annual Reports and Accounts process and with annual audit process

Systems administration

• Act as main point of contact for our IT support provider and main systems administrator on our databases (Beacon) and project management tool – no prior experience of these systems is required but you must have a willingness to learn.
• Act as GDPR officer, ensuring data retention and GDPR compliance across the organisation.
• Maintain and update records and processes on project management software.
• Maintain an effective filing and data management system for the organisation across Microsoft SharePoint
• Induct and train staff on new systems and processes.

HR support

• Coordinate the recruitment and induction of staff and contractors.
• Maintain Rosa’s staff handbook, ensuring agreed changes are implemented.
• Lead on Health and Safety compliance across the organisation
• Assist in the policy development and policy review schedule.

Governance support

• Service quarterly Board of Trustee meetings, including collating and formatting of papers
• Maintain accurate Trustee records
• Manage information relating to the Charity, including legal documentation required by external bodies

Grant Administration support

• Process funding awards, including processing payments
• Updating and reconciling grants database with financial management system and 360 giving data
• Undertake regular database cleaning ensuring data is stored correctly.

Philanthropy and Partnerships support

• Assist in the organisation of events
• Support in the transition to a new fundraising database
• Support the recording and reconciliation of donations on the fundraising database, ensuring records are maintained and up to date

How to apply

To apply please download the Job Pack below and follow the instructions to apply via our on-line application form.

Please note, for the link to the application to work, you will need to download the pack.

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

We are looking for a receptionist to work within the Harris Federation Head Office, undertaking Reception and other administrative duties within the CEO's team.

MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Your responsibilities will include:

• Greeting and receiving all visitors to Head Office in a professional manner, ensuring compliance with safeguarding and Health & Safety protocols
• Operating the telephone switchboard, directing calls to appropriate departments or staff members, taking messages, and responding promptly to enquiries from parents/carers and the public
• Maintaining the reception area and meeting rooms to a high standard, ensuring they are tidy, presentable and reset after use, and reporting any maintenance issues to the Office Manager
• Supporting the Office Manager with office maintenance tasks, including coordinating fire drills, liaising with engineers and managing heating/air con servicing
• Organising and preparing refreshments for meetings and events
• Updating employee records to reflect staff changes for switchboard/Inventry accuracy
• Managing incoming and outgoing mail and parcels, including maintaining the franking machine account and ordering supplies
• Coordinating courier services and managing related accounts
• Maintaining the academy contact sheet, ensuring Principal and PA details are current
• Building positive relationships with staff, contractors and external agencies to support the Federation’s objectives

A full list of responsibilities can be found in the Job Pack.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We would like to hear from you if you have:

• Flexibility and ability to respond to multiple demands and to prioritise
• The ability to work well with colleagues and visitors
• A high level of adaptability to changing demands
• The ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
• The ability to plan and organise work to meet varying deadlines
• The ability to work on own and take initiative
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience of delivering a high-quality service
• Experience of a range of general administrative duties.
• Good ICT skills and experience, including Word, Excel and management information systems (MIS)

Please download the Job Pack for a full person specification.

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.

Camp Jojo is currently in transition. Over the first 8 years it has worked from one established site in Mersea, Essex; but we are now opening a second site (Nag’s Head Farm) near Appleby in Cumbria. The role of Volunteer Manager (Nags Head Farm) is to provide the management and administration of the key Volunteer sector of Camp Jojo, and to offer administrative support and feedback to members of the Camp Jojo Board in this regard.

The Volunteer Manager will be responsible for successful initial contact, recruitment, communication with and administration of volunteer for the Nag’s Head Farm camps, through to their successful placement at camp. They will also work closely with the Operations Manager: Families and Site Ops. (Nags Head Farm). They will be guided in their role with the existing managers at Ivy Farm, Mersea, Essex.

The primary task of the Volunteer Manager (Nag’s Head Farm) will be to oversee the whole process of Volunteer applications to camps at Nag’s Head Farm, and to maintain and develop databases in support of this. They will be the contact point for information and support throughout the Nag’s Head Farm volunteers’ pathway with Camp Jojo. In addition, they will attend and minute meetings which concern volunteer management, etc.

They may need to work flexibly; the demands will be seasonal, with many more hours needed through spring and summer than autumn and winter. They will also need to be present for the first day of the camps during the summer, which are mostly during the school holidays. The Volunteer Manager (Nag’s Head Farm) will have a varied and sometimes high-paced job environment. As such, they will need to handle multiple tasks, manage their own time well, and interact professionally

Who we are:

Muslim Aid is a UK faith-based international development organisation that provides support to communities around the world affected by disasters, conflict, or endemic poverty without regard to their social, religious, or ethnic background. 

Established in 1985, Muslim Aid has facilitated the engagement of the British Muslim and non-Muslim community in support of its work in a variety of ways. Over the years, its humanitarian work has included responses to major crises around the world including, famine in East Africa, earthquakes and flooding in Pakistan and Bangladesh as well as conflicts in Syria and Yemen. 

We place strong emphasis on long-term development projects that build the capacity of local people to help themselves. In addition to the 5 country offices worldwide we also work with multiple partner offices focusing on sustainable Development Programmes and providing humanitarian relief during times of crisis.

Summary of the role:

The International Programmes Department (IPD) is a busy, multi-functional team at the heart of the work of Muslim Aid in the UK and internationally. 

The Global Programmes Assistant reports directly to the Global Programmes Manager and will primarily be responsible for providing support functions to the International Programmes team. The role requires excellent organisational, teamwork and numeracy skills, to work with key stakeholders to ensure an effective, efficient and quality delivery of development and emergency response programmes.

The Global Programmes Assistant also supports the administrative work of the department, including the preparation and tracking of project payments, and maintaining partner due diligence records.

About the Role:

1. Provide programme and administrative assistance to Country Programmes and Programmes Partnerships teams as required including support with the development and production of project proposals.
2. Responsible for updating and maintaining the Project Tracker and SharePoint site.
3. Maintain soft (and if required hard copies of) programme files, provide filing assistance to the team and support archiving.
4. Ensure the timely submission of quarterly and completion reports, and support the review of seasonal and small-medium project reports as delegated by Country Programmes and Programmes Partnerships teams
5. Maintain and review the report supporting documents including field reports, financial evidence, centrally agreed documents, media and case studies.
6. Support the development of IPD wide administrative systems.

About You:

You must currently hold the right to work in the UK. Muslim Aid is not offering sponsorship for this role.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

1. Previous experience of working within a Programme Support/administrative role.
2. Experience of working with budgets and/or processing payments.
3. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise with a variety of stakeholders and employees at all levels.
4. High degree of organisational and time management skills.
5. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and the ability to learn and utilise any software adopted by Muslim Aid.
6. Ability to work under pressure, be proactive and work on own initiative. 

Why you should apply:

Join Muslim Aid as a Global Programmes Assistant and support impactful humanitarian and development projects worldwide. Working closely with the Global Programmes Manager, you will ensure effective project delivery, quality standards, and create engaging content from our successes for stakeholders. If you’re organised, detail-oriented, and passionate about programme support, apply now to help drive global change!

Benefits you will enjoy working for us: 

• 25 days annual leave + 4 privilege days 
• Hybrid working
• Paid time off for medical appointments 
• 2 hours lunch break on Fridays 
• Time off in Lieu (TOIL) 
• Pension Scheme

How to apply:

To apply please submit your cover letter (no more than 1 page) and CV. 

The Operations Coordinator provides essential administrative, financial, and scheduling support across RAP’s international operations. This position is responsible for maintaining contract and vendor documentation, supporting finance and accounting workflows, processing data and invoices, coordinating executive calendars, and assisting with general systems administration, including IT-related tasks. Reporting to the Director, Operations, the coordinator will work closely with the Finance, Development, People, and Executive teams to ensure internal systems and processes run smoothly and efficiently. The role requires strong attention to detail, high reliability, and the ability to manage multiple operational tasks in a distributed, multicultural environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Contracts & Administrative Coordination

• Maintain and improve global contract databases for vendors, consultants, and partner organizations, ensuring templates, amendments, and signature processes are consistent and well-documented.
• Track deadlines, deliverables, and grants & contract renewal dates; flag follow-ups and support internal reviews.
• Assist with compliance documentation and liaise with legal or People Operations for contract-related questions.

Finance & Data Support

• Process invoices, expense reports, and vendor payment requests in coordination with the Accounting Manager.
• Support monthly reconciliations and internal tracking of budget codes, payment schedules, and audit trails.
• Enter and maintain clean, accurate data across RAP’s financial and operational platforms (e.g., Sage Intacct, Nexonia, Monday)

Scheduling & Executive Support

• Provide scheduling and administrative support to RAP’s Senior Leadership Team.
• Coordinate cross-time-zone meetings, recurring team check-ins, and board/committee calendar invites.
• Prepare agendas, take notes, and help ensure meetings are productive and well-structured.

General Operations & IT Liaison

• Assist with account creation, access issues, and user setup across platforms
• Partner with RAP’s IT vendor to triage tech issues, coordinate hardware/software purchases, and keep inventories updated. Support onboarding logistics, including device prep, new account setup, and tools orientation for new hires.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 3+ years of experience in an administrative, finance, operations, or executive support role.
• Profiles with backgrounds in nonprofit operations, executive assistance, virtual assistance, or operations analysis are a strong fit.
• Fluent in English; fluency or professional working proficiency in other global languages, particularly in French, highly valued.
• Familiarity with collaborative tools and systems such as Microsoft Office, SAGE Intacct, SharePoint, Monday, or similar. Experience managing scheduling or contracts workflows, especially across international time zones. Some exposure to finance or accounting processes (e.g., invoice processing, expense tracking, document management).

Why RAP?

We believe that great people power great work. RAP offers:

• Flexible, remote-first working arrangements
• A collaborative, multicultural, mission-aligned culture
• Competitive salary (GBP 30,000–40,000)
• Comprehensive benefits and generous paid leave
• Meaningful work with global impact

Be at the heart of a unique organisation with a heritage mission.

We’re seeking a Business Support Officer to play a central role in our small, collaborative team. You’ll support governance, finance and communications while developing a broad skill set in a charity that protects one of London’s most distinctive neighbourhoods.

The Hampstead Garden Suburb Trust safeguards one of the capital’s most remarkable places - an internationally important example of early 20th-century town planning and architecture. Our work balances heritage conservation with the needs of modern life, helping residents care for their homes and green spaces while preserving the Suburb’s special character.

This is a varied role at the centre of the Trust’s daily operations. You’ll be the first point of contact for residents and stakeholders, keep our records and systems accurate, prepare papers and minutes for trustee meetings, support communications (including social media), and help ensure the office runs smoothly. It’s a great opportunity if you enjoy both people-facing and detailed administrative work, value accuracy, and want to develop across governance, finance and heritage.

What you’ll be working on

• Acting as the first point of contact for residents and stakeholders, responding promptly and courteously

• Preparing and circulating meeting packs, taking clear minutes, and supporting trustee and committee meetings

• Managing office systems, databases and spreadsheets, keeping property and financial records accurate

• Sharing data with external accountants and assisting with reconciliations

• Supporting communications, including notices and social media posts

• Helping with the smooth running of the office, including meeting preparation

This job is for you if…

• You are organised, accurate and comfortable working with data and spreadsheets

• You communicate clearly in writing and in person (minute-taking experience is a bonus)

• You are confident with IT, including Microsoft 365 (social media skills welcome)

• You enjoy being part of a small, supportive team where your contribution is visible

• You are keen to develop your skills across governance, finance, communications and heritage

Key details

• Salary: £29,000–£31,000 per year, depending on skills and experience

• Hours: Full-time, 9am–5pm, office-based in Hampstead Garden Suburb (NW11)

• Annual leave: 25 days plus bank holidays

• Contract: Permanent

• Evening meetings: Around 16 per year (time off in lieu given)

Details:

Salary: £32,500 per annum.

Location: Hybrid Work Culture. We are proud to promote a truly hybrid work culture, recognising that every role is different, and everyone has unique needs and preferences. Our Hybrid Work Arrangement empowers each team member to work with their manager to choose the most effective way to work that balances your needs and Hospice UK’s.  Our office is a short walk from King’s Cross station in London. For this role, we are looking for someone to come into the office at least one day a week. You can work remotely for the rest of the time. Equally, you may prefer to work from the office full-time.

Contractually this role is London-based.

Benefits:

• 25 days in the first year, increasing to 27.5 days in the second year of service and 30 days in the third.
• Matched pension scheme up to 7% of salary
• Support for staff with caring responsibilities
• Family-friendly culture
• Learning and development opportunities
• Enhanced carers and compassionate leave

How to Apply: CV and supporting statement - using Hospice UK’s supporting statement document – see below

Closing date for applications: 9 am on Monday 13 October 2025

Interview dates: Thursday 16 October 2025 . Interviews will take place online over MS Teams.

We’ll send assessments and some questions to you in advance so that you can prepare. Let us know if you have any specific needs to be able to fully engage with the process.

Job Information:

Are you an organised and proactive HR administrator who is developing along the CIPD career path and looking to make a difference in a national charity? Join Hospice UK’s small and collaborative People and Culture team, where you’ll play a vital and supportive role in delivering excellent service to colleagues and new starters.

As the People and Culture Officer, you will take the lead on administrative responsibilities and ensure the smooth day-to-day running of our people processes. Working closely with the People and Culture Manager, you will help deliver excellent customer service to colleagues and external contacts, and ensure that every new starter receives a receives a fantastic welcome to the charity.

In this role you’ll:

• Be the first point of contact for all candidates and new employees
• Coordinate recruitment administration
• Manage the onboarding and induction process across the organisation
• Respond to HR queries, escalating to the People and Culture Manager when appropriate
• Support employment lifecycle activity with the People and Culture Manager
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date colleague records and HR database entries

As the People and Culture Officer, you will have experience working in an administrative role, handling confidential information and managing multiple HR tasks at once. You’ll have delivered tasks to deadlines, possess knowledge of the recruitment and onboarding cycle, and demonstrate great interpersonal and listening skills. Strong organisational, time management, and communication abilities, along with attention to detail, are essential. You should also be able to handle sensitive situations with tact and confidentiality, and work collaboratively in line with our values.

If you’re interested in this role we’d love to hear from you. If you’d like to ask any questions before applying, you can contact Roneeta (her contact details are available on our website)

You’ll find lots more information in the Candidate Information Pack (available on our website to download).

How to Apply 

To apply for this role, please send us the following documents by 9am on Monday 13 October 2025:

• Your CV. Ideally in Microsoft Word format and less than 3 pages of A4
• A completed supporting statement form (where you can demonstrate how you meet the person specification) - available on our website to download
• A completed equalities monitoring form - available on our website to download.

We will shortlist candidates based on their CV and supporting statements. A briefing of what to expect will be sent in advance to shortlisted candidates.

Closing date for applications: by 9am on Monday 13 October 2025.

Please make sure you provide your contact details in your email. Please note the interview dates above and let us know if there are any accommodations you might need to participate fully in the process. We will try to be flexible.

To be considered for this role you must have the right to live and work in the UK for your application to be progressed. Hospice UK is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Newlon Housing Trust is a successful charitable housing association and one of the major providers of new affordable housing in north and east London.

We’re looking for someone with proven experience in facilities or office administration to assist the Office Manager in maintaining and managing high quality office facilities at the Group’s Head Office, delivering the Newlon New Way service standards to all users of the building and enhancing and promoting the Newlon brand and business interests.

You will play a key role in keeping the Head Office running smoothly by managing a variety of facilities and workplace services.  Working alongside your team, you’ll help manage supplies, catering, and the stock room,  as well as administering parking permits, fobs, and Oyster cards, you’ll ensure staff have everything they need to work effectively. You’ll also support office moves, space planning, equipment set-ups, and carry out DSE assessments to maintain a safe and productive environment.

In addition, you’ll work closely with the Facilities Manager on compliance and safety, helping to deliver statutory inspections and testing, and ensuring the effective management of building systems including legionella, fire safety, mechanical and electrical services, CCTV, and lifts. Proven knowledge and experience of health and safety procedures and compliance requirements is a must.

In return, you can expect 27 days holiday, a non-contributory pension, excellent benefits and a flexi scheme.  You’ll also be working out of purpose-built offices that form part of the award-winning Hale Village regeneration project, and are situated just two minutes’ walk from the major transport interchange at Tottenham Hale.

For further information and details of how to apply, please click the apply buttoin to visit our website.

Closing date: 23:59 on Tuesday 14 October 2025 

Interviews will be held at the Newlon Head Office on Monday 27 October 2025

Newlon Housing Trust is a charitable housing association and a committed Equal Opportunities employer. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.

No agencies please.

Do you want to use your operational experience to support a mission-driven team? Are you personable, highly organised and entrepreneurial? Then you could be UK100’s new Operations Officer!

You will take the lead on our Business Supporters Network: researching businesses that can support local authorities on their decarbonisation journey, reaching out to them and establishing mutually beneficial partnerships.

You will also be the go-to person internally for keeping our organisation running smoothly. From organising team meetings to developing our CRM’s functionality and ensuring our HR policies and processes are up to date and properly implemented. You will make sure people have everything they need to do their best work.

It’s an exciting time to be joining our team as we will start preparing for the 10th birthday of UK100 in 2026!

Administration of our Business Support Network

• Research businesses that can help local authorities on their decarbonisation journey
• Run due diligence checks on potential business partners to ensure they comply with our Ethical Fundraising Policy
• Set up and minute meetings, coordinate proposals
• Prepare and issue contracts and invoices
• Maintain accurate, compliant data in our CRM

Finance and HR

• Oversee income and expenditure budgets and performance
• Produce and circulate monthly management accounts
• Manage relationships with our suppliers, ensuring we get value for money and pay promptly
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, off-boarding and HR record-keeping

Operations and Governance

• Office management and coordination with our workspace provider.
• Organise team meetings and team socials
• Maintain UK100’s Customer Relationship Management system and support UK100 staff in using the CRM.
• Support UK100’s management of IT systems, ensuring staff are trained and follow best practice guidance
• Develop and improve UK100's policy and procedures, as well maintaining key organisational documents.

Location: GCT Offices, Central London (minimum 3 days per week, home-working up to 2 days per week)

Galapagos Conservation Trust (GCT) is looking for an Operations & Finance Officer to join our busy, friendly team in London. Reporting to the Finance Director, you will have an essential and diverse role supporting the operations and administration of a ~£1.8m charity, which has ambitions to grow. You will support the Finance Director through payment processing, CRM management, IT management and HR support/ ensuring team well-being. You will be the first point of contact for all enquiries, providing a critical ‘face’ and ‘voice’ for the charity.  You will be responsible for the smooth running and effective administration of the London office and delivery of our all-team Team Days and meetings. You will be joining us at an exciting time as we implement a new three-year strategy, which includes expanding the team and growing our income through increased programme activities and securing larger, institutional grants.

Who we are

Galapagos Conservation Trust (GCT) is the only UK registered charity focussed solely on the conservation of one of the most unique and ecologically important, but vulnerable, areas in the world, the Galapagos Islands. With 30 years of experience, we partner with Ecuadorian authorities, NGOs, local communities and leading researchers both in Galapagos and the UK to support impactful conservation programmes and deliver community outreach across the Archipelago.

By raising funds and awareness in the UK, we are able to support and deliver projects in Galapagos, helping to contribute to the overall management of this unique ecosystem and enabling us to achieve maximum positive impact in our efforts to conserve the special wildlife of these Islands.

What we want

· An experienced person with a high level of organisational ability with a strong attention to detail

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a friendly and open approach (including being comfortable with managing phone calls)

· A strong member of the team with a can-do attitude who will be responsive to the changing demands of a growing organisation and willing to support team mates

· A passion for conservation and the natural world and knowledge of working in the charity sector

What you will get

· An opportunity to gain operational knowledge of a charity and increase your skills particularly in finance, HR and administration

· Support from the Finance Director and other staff as appropriate

· To be part of a committed team which is supported by a fully engaged Board of Trustees

· Opportunities for training (where appropriate)

· A connection with cutting edge conservation projects in the planet’s first World Heritage Site, the Galapagos Islands and the surrounding Galapagos Marine Reserve

Closing Date: midnight on Wednesday 15 October 2025. We will be undertaking rolling shortlisting and interviewing for this role so the advert may close early if the vacancy is filled before this date.

Thank you for your interest.

RMF is a registered charity founded in 1855 whose aim is to assist registered doctors and their families who are in financial hardship. The Royal Medical Foundation is a charity based at Epsom College in Surrey, UK. It was founded in 1855 by Dr. John Propert. The foundation’s primary mission is to assist GMC-registered doctors and their families who are experiencing financial hardship. The foundation provides support in several ways: regular payments to doctors, widows, widowers, and children of doctors; One-off grants for emergency situations; and assistance with school fees for the children of doctors, helping to maintain educational stability during times of distress caused by illness, bereavement, or financial need.

The Role

The role will be assisting and supporting the case work manager in the good running, granting and management of awards to beneficiaries and the development of its impact in accordance with the RMF’s charitable objectives. The caseworker will report to the Case Work Manager but is accountable to the Chair of the RMF.

Case Work duties and responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Investigating all applications, which meet the Foundation’s guidelines to satisfy their eligibility for financial assistance. Checking the applicants’ personal and financial circumstances to make recommendations of the type and amount of assistance required. Investigating supporting documentation, potential beneficiaries and conducting due diligence to eliminate any fraudulent applications, particularly if information provided is inconsistent.

• Ensuring applicants meet the Foundation guidelines and eligibility criteria and provide the relevant information needed.

• Support the Casework Manager with preparing, drafting and presenting case papers for quarterly RMF Board meetings, as well as regularly reviewing cases and providing updates where necessary.

• Administering new and existing grants and awards, including administration of regular payments to beneficiaries. Maintaining regular contact with all beneficiaries and ensuring that any problems are dealt with swiftly. Regularly reviewing and updating existing beneficiaries’ financial circumstances and liaising with the finance department and Administrator accordingly.

• Signposting and referring as and when necessary to other agencies (e.g. social workers) and charities. Maintaining close liaison with all the other Medical Charities to ensure that all applicants receive the assistance they need, and to prevent unnecessary duplication in financial assistance. Attending regular meetings held by trusts and charities to stay connected with developments in the voluntary sector and for networking purposes.

• Signposting to support applicants with Welfare Benefit advice - ensuring that beneficiaries are in full receipt of all their eligible Welfare Benefits.

Office and management duties and responsibilities include but not limited to:

General Administration

• General office administration including dealing with all post, emails, and telephone calls for the RMF.

• Ensuring the various application forms and letter templates are kept up to date, including changes to state benefits.

• Track and monitor applicant and case load data, identifying any trends or patterns of behaviours.  Regularly monitor and update key metrics relating to applicants and case work including number of applicants per quarter and their profile/demographic, number of open and closed cases and report to the Board on a quarterly basis.

• Draft a quarterly report to the Board, monitoring data and identifying trends relating to key metrics relating to applicants and case work including the number of applicants per quarter, their profile/demographic, number of open and closed cases.

• Providing timely information as requested by the auditors and responding to any queries form the Auditors. Assisting the Director of Finance and Secretary to Council in preparing for and drafting the Annual Report and Financial Statement.

RMF Board Meetings

• Support the Casework Manager  with preparing the case papers and all supporting documentation for the Board meetings.

• Preparing the award and refusal letters after each meeting, in line with decisions made as recorded in the Minutes.

• Managing and tracking each beneficiary offer and acceptance of award.

Payment Arrangements

• Ensuring there is sufficient funding available for awards agreed by the Trustees. Liaising with the finance team to ensure payments are made on time and are accurate.  Providing appropriate updated data to the Director of Finance (of Epsom College) to add to the Grants Financial Statement.

• Providing information for payment of the monthly BACS and other payments with supporting evidence and liaising with Director of Finance and Administrator for approval of payments.

• Ensuring the correct withdrawal of unused funds is put forward at each meeting and inform Accounts Department accordingly to deduct on the Grants Financial Statement when approved.

• Ensuring that the various payments requested by the beneficiaries are reasonable, are consistent with the minuted decision, that funding is available, and payment is actioned appropriately.

Marketing and Profile raising

• Support the Caseworker Manager in developing and implementing plans to raise the profile of the RMF and target appropriate audiences within the medical sector to increase appropriate applications and report back to the Board.

• Assisting the Caseworker Manager in raising awareness of the work of RMF including writing articles for medical publications, applying for charity grants and awards as well participating in charity award events;

Compliance

• Reporting any safeguarding concerns to the Casework Manager (or other senior manager) who will escalate to the Safeguarding Lead where appropriate – following all safeguarding policies and procedures.

• Maintaining up to date knowledge of relevant regulatory and legislative guidance applicable to the Charity, including the Charities Commission guidance.

•  Ensure board reporting, recording keeping and working practices are compliant with Data Protection principles, UK GDPR and other regulatory requirements;

• Maintaining a high standard of record keeping and detailed case records, including attendance notes of any communication with applicants.

Qualifications, skills, attributes, and experience

• Experience in promoting a charity’s mission and goals to offer appropriate support to potential applicants
• A good working knowledge of the processing of grants and awards in compliance with regulatory standards, alongside financial acumen
• Strong working knowledge of the advice sector,  and the welfare benefits system to support the Charity’s beneficiaries, maximising their income and providing holistic signposting to other services
• An excellent understanding of the Data Protection and UK GDPR
• Excellent administrative skills and casework recording, with an attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to listen and discuss sometimes sensitive and challenging information, and impart information in a way that is accessible to applicants, Trustees, and the wider community.
• Empathy and the ability to identify applicant’s areas of need
• Knowledge of working within safeguarding policies and principles
• Excellent time management and organisational skills and the ability to manage their workload
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills 
• Resilience and the ability to maintain a professional approach even in difficult circumstances
• Excellent critical thinking skills
• Excellent administration and IT skills including competent user of Word, spreadsheets, database management systems and financial recording software, online portals and Microsoft Teams
• Ability to work from home with reliable, high speed internet

This role is under the employment of the RMF.  However, given the association and attendance from time to time at Epsom College all RMF staff are expected to be committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in addition to the applicants to and beneficiaries of the RMF. This will include regular attendance  training sessions and any other training required by Epsom College.

Prospectus is delighted to be working with our client n to recruit a Part-time Grants & Admin Officer to join its small but busy team based in lovely offices in Chelsea. This role will work the equivalent of 3.5 days per week worked over 4 or 5 days.
 
The role
 
This role will work closely with the Director and the Schools Programme Manager to provide broad and comprehensive administrative and coordination support to the overall running of this established and highly regarded family foundation. This will include ensuring existing systems and processes are adhered to and updated where necessary, grantees are dealt with promptly, cordially and professionally and the running of the office is efficient and smooth.
 
The role will be responsible for coordinating financial processes, grants administration, office and facilities coordination and executive support to the CEO in addition to arranging high level trustee meetings and wider administrative tasks as they arise. This role will also manage key relationships with contractors who offer external support such as Finance and Website development, in addition to responding to enquiries from existing and potential grantees, advising on process, eligibility criteria and application cycles.
 
The person
 
The successful candidate will have substantial office based, administration experience with broad and wide-ranging coordination skills, spanning office systems, stakeholder engagement, customer service, process management and facilities support.
 
This experience would ideally have been gained in the charity, education or arts-based sectors to compliment the work of the foundation, but similarly, could have been gained from the corporate or statutory sectors where thorough and highly organised processes and procedures have been crucial to success. Helpful, warm and friendly, but firm, fair and confident, this person will have an excellent eye for detail, will be a great communicator, both verbally and in writing and will have a solutions driven approach.
 
Approachable by nature, this person will also be highly numerate, organised and efficient with strong IT skills and the ability to navigate databases and all standard MS Office packages to a competent level. This person will have experience of organising and facilitating high level meetings (for example trustees or senior leadership team) and capable of preparing papers and following up actions to ensure objectives are met and ambitions are achieved. Close, collaborative working is essential to success at the foundation so this person will be a real team player, happy to roll their sleeves up and help out wherever necessary.
 
This person will be naturally interested in the charitable work of the organisation and will see this role as an opportunity to play an important part of the effort to improve people’s lives and to create positive change in arts, education, social welfare and health in the UK.

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The Organisation

Our client is a purpose-driven organisation that works at the forefront of responsible investment. Through research, campaigns and investor engagement, they seek to drive long-term positive outcomes across the financial system. They support a range of initiatives focused on social and environmental impact, with a dynamic and collaborative team culture.

The Role

An experienced and highly organised Personal Assistant is sought to provide proactive support to three members of the senior Leadership Team. This is a critical role that will enable the Directors to focus on strategic priorities by ensuring efficient and seamless operational support. The post-holder will be confident working across multiple diaries and systems and able to build trust quickly with colleagues and stakeholders.

Responsibilities will include diary and inbox management, meeting coordination, document drafting, travel arrangements and general executive support. The role will also involve acting as the first point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, handling correspondence with discretion and professionalism. There will also be opportunities to support wider team operations and assist the Executive Assistant as needed.

The Candidate

The successful candidate will bring prior experience in a Personal Assistant role supporting multiple senior leaders. You will be highly organised, calm under pressure and adept at managing competing demands. Strong written and verbal communication skills, alongside excellent attention to detail and discretion in handling confidential matters, are essential.

You will be confident using Microsoft Office, diary and inbox management tools, and supporting hybrid meetings via platforms such as Zoom or Teams. The ability to work independently, use initiative, and demonstrate sound judgement is key. Experience in the non-profit or charity sector, and familiarity with tools like Salesforce or Cascade, would be advantageous but not essential.

Application Process

Please apply immediately or for further information, contact Syed at Civitas Recruitment. We welcome applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Interviews will be scheduled on a rolling basis.