Office manager and executive assistant jobs
British Association for Sexual Health and HIV (BASHH) is seeking to appoint an outstanding Executive Assistant (Governance Officer).
The post holder will work closely with elected Officers, the board and CEO to support delivery of BASHH core membership services and ensure the highest standards of governance and oversight. The first port of call for many BASHH members, this person will have a key role in supporting excellent member services and communications. Their support will enable the President, CEO and Officers to lead effectively in their respective areas.
Joining at an exciting time for BASHH, with the organisation transitioning to an in-house model of operating some of its core functions, the post-holder will join a new, small staff team. A strong collaborator, they will work with a wide network of stakeholders, including highly committed clinicians and other health care providers on the BASHH board and membership.
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CHIRP is seeking a dynamic and talented individual to support the maritime and aviation programme teams with administrative and technical functions. The role combines general administrative duties with data collection, analysis and presentation. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting CHIRP’s work to enhance aviation and maritime safety through effective reporting, analysis, and dissemination of key safety insights. This is a flexible role that welcomes wide ranging and diverse experience and skills and can be adapted around personal responsibilities or requirements.
** We will be closing applications earlier than planned - now Thursday 17th July - as we have recieved such a high volume of applications to date. **
Key Responsibilities
Provide general administrative support to the programme teams. This includes:
· in-box monitoring, meeting preparation and internal coordination (25%).
· scheduling and arranging meetings, minute taking, and tracking follow up actions (10%).
· coordinating the receipt, logging and management of confidential aviation and maritime safety reports and associated correspondence (20%).
· assisting with the production of FEEDBACK publications, including uploading content to our website and co-ordinating print and email distribution (20%).
· maintaining and updating content on our website and reporting portal, liaising with our IT providers where necessary to identify and resolve issues (15%).
· contributing to communications and outreach by managing email lists, supporting social media communications in coordination with the Comms Lead, and co-ordinating procurement of merchandise and promotional materials (10%).
Essential Skills & Experience
· Ability to maintain confidentiality and work within a Just culture framework.
· Strong organisational and administrative skills within the not for profit sector, with attention to detail and accuracy.
· Confident in the use of software including Microsoft Office Suite (e.g. Teams, One Drive, Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Power Bi).
· Experience in online research, data collection, and analysis.
· Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively within a part-time schedule.
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
· Ability to work as a team.
Desirable skills and experience
· Experience of working with volunteers or previous experience of being a volunteer for a charity.
· Knowledge of incident reporting and analysis systems.
· General knowledge of either maritime or aviation industries, how they operate with particular emphasis on safety regulations and processes.
Reporting Line
The Administrative Assistant will be line-managed by the Director Maritime and matrix managed by the Cabin Crew Programme Manager for specific programme tasks.
About the Charity
Established in 1982, CHIRP has been a long-standing presence in both Aviation and Maritime safety spheres. More recently, CHIRP has aspired to capture the synergies between the two programmes. This is an exciting time to join the charity to build on these collaborations and develop our new strategy adapting to change in the industries and reaching a wider audience to strengthen human factors safety underpinned by a Just culture.
CHIRP’s mission is to help improve aviation and maritime safety and build a Just Culture by managing an independent and influential programme for the confidential reporting of human factors safety issues. We do this by:
• Receiving and considering reports that might not otherwise be submitted through formal reporting processes.
• Analysing the data to identify issues and trends.
• Disseminating safety-related reports and trends that we consider will be of public benefit.
CHIRP is a membership organisation with a Board of up to 12 Trustees and an Executive team of paid staff and consultants. The programme teams are supported by Advisory Boards comprising subject matter volunteer specialists who provide advice on issues raised through the confidential reporting process.
Contract length
This contract is a fixed term position until 31 March 2026. During this time, CHIRP will review personnel requirements to deliver a new strategy alongside funding availability. The future of this role will be considered in this process with the postholder fully engaged in this review.
CHIRP (Confidential Human Factors Incident Reporting Programme) is an independent charity dedicated to improving safety in the air and at sea.
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We’re an award-winning charity running local learning centres in the heart of the communities where the young people we support live. Our centres provide a high impact education programme which includes practical learning support, pastoral care, and motivational and confidence-building activities for young people aged 7-18. Our aim is to enable students from the least advantaged neighbourhoods to realise their ambitions and achieve their wonderful potential.
As the UK’s leading university access organisation, our staff team is helping 56,000 young people each year at its 45 learning centres and extension projects across England and Scotland, and we plan to scale-up our provision to 50 centres over the coming years.
We are looking for an experienced Philanthropy Manager (maternity cover) to join our high-performing and talented fundraising team, all of whom have a genuine passion and enthusiasm for our mission to support young people achieve their ambitions.
We have a fantastic and diverse range of philanthropic supporters - from key individual donors through to major philanthropic trusts. As a manager in the Philanthropy team, you will have the opportunity to play a key role in managing and stewarding our current partnerships, and securing new supporters in order to meet and exceed our ambitious fundraising targets.
The role at a glance
Contract: Fixed-term maternity cover contract (until August 2026). This role can be either full-time or part-time (0.8 FTE) - responsibilities will be adjusted proportionally for part-time candidates.
Start date: As soon as possible, as agreed with candidate
Working hours
09.00 - 17.30
We are a delivery organisation providing frontline educational services for young people. We are an organisation with team members at different stages of their career, including many in their first roles: We are committed to nurturing talent and
providing a developmental culture for all. Our team works in-person 4 days per week with the option of 1 day working from home.
IntoUniversity provides local learning centres where young people are inspired to achieve.





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Sitting within the Chief Executive’s Office, this new position of Internal Communications and Team Executive, will play a key role in delivering high-quality internal communications across ARUK. The Internal Communications Team exists to ensure every employee feels valued, included and informed. We are facilitators, ensuring employees have the tools they need to feel heard and empowered to engage authentically within the organisation, leading us closer to a cure.
Reporting to the Senior Internal Communications Officer, they will be a key member of the Chief Executive Office Team. They will also provide administrative support to the team, the Director of Strategy and Governance and our Board of Trustees to carry out their roles efficiently and to support delivery of ARUK’s strategy and CEO office team objectives.
Main duties and responsibilities of the role:
Internal Communications
· Manage monthly intranet metrics and reporting.
· Support teams on Internal Communications events, including the all-employee away day, annual picnics, Monthly Coffee Mornings, Board/Trustee activity, and other relevant areas.
· Work as part of the Internal Communications Team to deliver regular CEO Comms.
· Support the wider CEO Office Team with their internal communications needs.
Strategy and Governance
· Work with the Director of Strategy and Governance to provide support on key priority projects relating to strategy delivery and internal communications.
· Provide administrative and logistical support for our annual planning and budgeting process.
· Support the team with the logistics and organisation around Board meetings.
Administrative and Team support
· Learn how to use/and be proactive in using the organisation's CRM system (Salesforce) to record key activity for the CEO Office Team.
· Help arrange and service CEO Office team activities throughout the year, including team meetings, away days and development opportunities.
· Support the Executive Support team in providing administrative support to the Chief Executive and other Directors as required, including completing expenses, arranging travel and booking meeting rooms.
What we are looking for:
· Proven work experience in a similar role
· Comfortable using Microsoft Office (e.g., Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel) and willing to learn new tools (e.g. intranet)
· Experience working with different people and working styles.
· Strong administrative experience and attention to detail
· Ability to liaise and communicate with staff at all levels
· Strong inter-personal skills, with an ability to build and maintain relationships, trust, empathy at all levels.
· Excellent listening skills, demonstrating flexibility, curiosity and a willingness to learn.
· Excellent organisation and time management skills.
· Strong team player who can work both independently and collaboratively with stakeholders at all levels.
· Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a high attention to detail.
· Strong ethical standards and a high level of personal integrity.
· Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality at all times.
Additional Information:
Ways of working: As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.
Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals. This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.
Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD.
Salary: Circa £26,000 per annum, plus benefits.
Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.
The closing date for applications is the 3rd August 2024, with interviews being arrange once shortlisting has been completed. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business. Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.
We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented. Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK.
As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer and ensuring fairness and consistency in our selection process, we will handle your CV and application with the utmost confidentiality. While we strive to anonymise your CV where possible, there are certain sections, such as the application question, that cannot be fully anonymised. We kindly ask that you remove any personal information, including your name, when answering the application question. The hiring panel will not have access to your personal details, such as your name and address, until you are invited for an interview. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us via our website.
How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application.
About Alzheimer’s Research UK: Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure. Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope.
There has never been a more important and exciting time in dementia research. With promising new drugs in clinical trials that slow the progression of the diseases that cause it, and revolutionary new ways to diagnose them on the horizon, we are now at a tipping point. Working with the smartest minds globally and across the UK, with industry and academia, Alzheimer’s Research UK is uniquely placed to invest in the very best research identifying barriers to a cure and knocking them down so that there are more and better treatments for everyone with dementia. For the first time in history, we can see a future where people with dementia can get a swift and accurate diagnosis, and effective treatments that could slow or even stop their disease. We stand for everyone affected by dementia. We stand for a cure.
In 2024, we were incredibly proud to be awarded a 3-star accreditation by Best Companies which recognises ‘World Class’ levels of workplace engagement. This is the second consecutive time; we have been awarded a Best Companies 3-star accreditation.
We were also listed in the prestigious Best Companies lists:
· 18th in the 100 Best Large Companies to Work For in the UK.
· 10th in the 50 Best Companies to Work For in the East of England.
· 2nd in the 30 Best Companies to Work For in the Charity Sector.
ARUK really does look after its people, where you will be able to add value and make a difference.
To view further details about working for us and the benefits we offer, please visit Alzheimer’s Research UK
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Are you looking for a meaningful part-time role where your organisational skills can make a real difference in healthcare? We’re looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Quality Improvement Administrative Assistant to join our supportive Quality Standards for Imaging team which is a collaboration between the Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) and College of Radiographers (CoR).
In this varied and rewarding role, you’ll play a key part in supporting imaging services across the UK as they work towards the Quality Standard for Imaging (QSI), a nationally recognised mark of excellence. From coordinating meetings and events to managing communications and supporting financial processes, your work will help ensure services deliver safe, effective, and person-centred care.
What you'll do:
- Supporting imaging services on their QSI journey with accurate record-keeping and communications.
- Coordinating meetings and webinars, including preparing agendas, minutes, and logistics.
- Assisting with the planning and delivery of our annual QSI conference and monthly events.
- Managing financial tracking and administrative tasks with precision.
- Collaborating with internal teams and external stakeholders to keep everything running smoothly.
What you'll need:
- Proven administrative experience, ideally in a team-based environment, with a professional and responsive approach to internal and external contacts.
- Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage your own workload, prioritise tasks, and meet deadlines with accuracy and attention to detail.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the confidence to engage with a wide range of stakeholders.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, and a willingness to learn new systems and tools as needed.
- A proactive and flexible mindset, ready to take initiative and support a variety of projects and events.
- A commitment to quality and service, aligned with our values of continuous improvement and delivering excellent support to healthcare services.
You’ll be part of a passionate team committed to improving healthcare quality. We offer a collaborative and inclusive working environment, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to contribute to meaningful change in imaging services across the UK.
Why join us?
- Make a difference to the lives of Doctors and the specialities they work in every day!
- Hybrid working (60% working week can be done remotely)
- Modern working environment
- Equipment provided to work from home
- Generous annual leave allowance
- Excellent pension scheme
- Interest free season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
School Partnerships Alliance
Membership & Communications Manager
3-4 days per week
£35,000-£45,000 pro rata and subject to experience
Mainly remote (at least initially), with in-person attendance required at monthly team meetings and in-person membership related events which may take place at differing locations, across the UK.
First-round interviews will be held online on Tuesday 12th August. Second round interviews will be in person in London on Friday 15th August.
We are willing to wait for the successful candidate to work through a notice period, but that candidate will be able to start from 1st September 2025 or as soon as available thereafter.
About Us
Formed in 2021, the School Partnerships Alliance (S.P.A.) is an independent, non-politically aligned membership and delivery organisation which supports and promotes impactful, sustainable and mutually beneficial cross-sector school partnerships. We promote and develop best practice, commission research, provide training and offer a wide range of partnership brokering and audit support. We wholeheartedly support the delivery of the strongest pupil outcomes for all children and our national programmes and initiatives are informed by research and experience and driven by impact.
The S.P.A.’s ambition is to become the leading, evidence-led, trusted voice on school partnerships in the UK. Working as a force for school improvement, our vision is for independent-maintained school partnership work to embed itself into the fabric of the national school system; one which is both self-improving and sustainable. We work to enrich both public and policymaker understanding of the benefits of cross-sector school partnerships through research, targeted initiatives and impact analysis.
Our long-term goal is for all UK schools to partner in some form, to improve both their own and their partner schools’ performance and deliver benefits to all pupils, particularly those attending schools in under-resourced areas. We want to work with a wide range of organisations and individuals who share our vision for a fairer future for all children and build a national strategy for school partnerships. A future where all schools work together for meaningful, mutual benefit to support the educational and emotional needs and aspirations of the next generation.
Purpose of the Role
The Membership & Communications Manager is a new part time role at the School Partnerships Alliance, reporting to the Chief Executive and working closely with our Executive Assistant. You will join us at an exciting time as we develop our new organisational strategy and expand our current school membership offer. As this is a new position this post does not currently have direct reports, but there may be an opportunity to recruit additional team member(s) as the organisation continues to grow over the next 12-18 months. You will be required to work closely with both our CEO and Director of Programmes and Research to lead on the development and delivery of the membership strategy, both stewarding and growing our membership base year on year. You will also be required to manage our new website, provide support with our social media, and ensure that all member communications align with both our brand values and guidelines.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and deliver a new, robust membership strategy that supports the S.P.A.’s key objectives. This will include new member acquisition, current member retention and ensuring that stewardship of school members is effective and fit for purpose. You will work with the Director of Programmes and Research to help deliver a credible school partnerships CPD programme and collaborate with the wider S.P.A. team to create a tangible, attractive membership offer (both on and off-line) that will bring schools together, challenge existing partnership practice and support new thinking.
- Actively identify, solicit and enrol new schools as members, building and maintaining an evolving pipeline of new membership prospects.
- Plan and prepare for meetings with current and potential members and accompany CEO and/or Director of Programmes and Research to cultivation meetings where appropriate.
- Be the first point of call for all members and with the support of the Executive Assistant to the CEO, oversee the processing of all new membership applications, renewals and invoices and ensure all enquiries from existing and prospective members are responded to in a timely manner.
- Work with the wider team to confirm a calendar of membership events across the school year. These will take place both online and/or in locations across the UK, so occasional travel will be required.
- Oversee the membership budget and provide quarterly income forecasts and reports to the CEO and Trustees, monitoring and reporting against income targets.
- Build and maintain partnerships with wider S.P.A. stakeholders to include external school membership organisations, MATs and S.P.A. trustees.
- Empower S.P.A. staff and our trustee board to support membership development, utilising their talents and networks effectively.
- Lead on the preparation of high-quality digital membership communication and related marketing and event materials.
- Oversee the establishment of an appropriate administration system to ensure effective membership tracking, due diligence, and to ensure that the S.P.A. has a robust, professional approach to member stewardship.
- Ensure all membership delivery complies with our internal protocols and all external regulations.
- To attend relevant S.P.A in person events.
- To be an active ambassador for the organisation and carry out any other related duties deemed commensurate with the requirements of the role.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
- Passionate advocate for young people and a commitment to the School Partnerships Alliance’s central mission.
- A minimum of 3 years non-profit membership/communications/fundraising experience in a relevant role would be desirable.
- A proven track record of securing membership subsidies and/or donations from trusts and foundations, corporate partners and major donors.
- Excellent relationship and people management skills, varying your style to the needs of the audience.
- Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
- Excellent team skills, strong listening and problem-solving abilities with a positive attitude.
- Excellent organisational skills, and the ability to work to deadlines.
- Proficiency in CANVA/In Design and MS PowerPoint to create impactful digital communications.
- Thorough knowledge of structured CRM systems and support tools, all MS Office including Excel.
- Strong understanding of account management and relationship management.
Person Specification
- You are an enthusiastic professional who is passionate about opportunities for young people and education.
- You have an effective and energetic work ethic and are comfortable approaching and working with senior stakeholders across a wide range of organisations and educational institutions.
- You have a keen eye for a prospect and the knowledge and experience to convert them into lasting supporters.
- You are able to work independently and as part of a team.
- You are flexible, reliable and with a can-do attitude.
Equal Opportunities
The School Partnerships Alliance is fully committed to the principles of equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital or disability status and welcome applications from applicants of all backgrounds.
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is therefore subject to an enhanced DBS check, online checks and two satisfactory references.
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Summary
As Executive Assistant to the Bishop of Bradwell you will play a key part in developing and fostering the culture of the Bradwell Episcopal Area as a place of flourishing and joyful Christian ministry. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic, high-profile environment where your contribution will have a direct and meaningful impact.
In this key role, you will expertly manage the office of the Bishop, providing excellent PA support by handling correspondence and inquiries, building strong relationships and engaging with diocesan staff, clergy, and parishes on the Bishop's behalf, and overseeing the Bishop's diary. Ensuring that the Bishop is well-informed and well-prepared for his meetings and engagements will be central to your role.
You will be working interdependently with the Archdeacons, other PAs and the occasional members of the Area Team, to promote and ensure efficient and joined-up working practices. You will offer a professional, yet pastorally aware and supportive frontline response to our clergy and churches.
- Outstanding administrative, EA and secretarial skills
- IT proficiency, including Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel
- Ability to organise own workload, to set priorities, and to work to deadlines
Interviews are expected to take place on 21st July 2025 in Bradwell.
- A salary of £35,934 per annum, plus age-related pension contributions between 8-15% of salary. We will also match any pension contributions you make up to an additional 3% of your salary.
1. About Chance to Shine
We are Chance to Shine: a children’s charity dedicated to harnessing the power of cricket to transform the life prospects of young people in the UK.
It is our mission that all young people have the opportunity to play, learn and develop through cricket. We want them to learn a love of the game and to find a sense of belonging through the sport, developing their wider wellbeing and life skills to help fulfil their potential.
Established in 2005, we have a long-term track record of delivery in state schools and under-served communities, bringing best-in-class cricket programmes to young people aged 5 to 24 who might not otherwise have the opportunity to play. All our programmes are completely free for everyone involved, from schools and community groups to young people and their families.
2. Purpose of the Role
We are looking for a full time (37.5hrs per week) Executive and Office Assistant to support the Finance and Resources team at Chance to Shine. The Finance and Resources team provide day to day support to all departments in the charity and trading subsidiary, Chance to Shine Enterprises Ltd, around finance, office, governance, HR and general administration. The role is expected to be largely in person in our central London office.
3. Key Responsibilities
The Executive and Office Assistant’s responsibilities are in three areas:
Office Administration:
· Act as ‘front of house’ for visitors and guests and be first point of contact for telephone enquiries and ensure the office space is fully operational.
· Monitor the charity inbox and respond to general enquiries.
· Oversee and monitor the Office and Administration budget.
· Liaise with the office landlord, regarding the general office space, car-parking, meeting rooms and staff access.
· Help manage offsite storage space.
· Administer IT support processes, first point of contact for IT support issues and managing IT supplier contracts; and administering staff IT requirements.
· Maintain up to date shared document area on sharepoint.
· Act as Health and Safety Officer responsible for all Health and Safety matters, and attend training as necessary.
Executive Support
· Support the CEO and Senior Management Team (SMT) on organising and following up internal meetings, Board meetings and company wide initiatives.
· Provide governance support to the CEO, Director of Finance and Resources and Trustees.
· Take the minutes/key actions of Board and Committee meetings.
· Support on the onboarding and induction of new Trustees.
· Maintain Trustees’ register of interest.
· Deliver ad hoc administrative support for the CEO and Finance & Resources Department.
· Ad hoc support at Chance to Shine events, such as fundraisers, media events and competitions.
HR Support
· Administrative support to the HR Manager for HR processes, including drafting letters, maintaining employee records and recruitment processes.
· Support the induction of new employees to CTS.
· Support the HR Manager with administering staff benefits, organisational training and annual appraisal process.
4. Key relationships
The job holder will liaise with:
· Director of Finance and Resources
· CEO
· Senior Management Team
· HR Manager
· Trustees
· External contractors, landlords, volunteers and suppliers
· Operations, Fundraising, Communications & Digital and Impact & Evaluation teams
5. Skills, knowledge & personal competencies
The job holder should be able to demonstrate the following:
- Excellent IT skills: knowledge and experience of using MS Office 365 and in particular Outlook and Teams
- Strong administrative skills and attention to detail
- Able to plan and prioritise and work under pressure
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Understands the importance of confidentiality
- Able to work on own initiative-confident/self-starter/finisher
- An effective and enthusiastic team player
- Approachable, easy-going and helpful team member
- Willingness to learn with a can do attitude
- Enthusiasm to embrace Chance to Shine values: Inspiring, ambitious, trusted, inclusive and fun
6. Experience & qualifications
Essential:
- Minimum of one year’s experience in a high volume, fast paced administrative role in a similar sized organisation
- Experience of working in customer facing role
- Experience in working in a small team with demonstrable flexibility and adaptability to support team deliverables
Desirable:
- Experience in an office or executive support role
- Knowledge of Health and Safety regulations or a willingness to train
- Experience working in a charity
- Experience in taking meeting minutes
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Hours: Full-time
Pay: Up to £26,210 GBP gross annual (dependent on experience)
Duration: Permanent
Right to work: Applications for work in the UK can only be accepted from people with an existing right to work in the UK.
Location: UK-Med Office, Manchester, UK with hybrid working (approximately 30% on-site)
Programme Assistant to support coordination of capacity building and training for Emergency Medical Teams, and humanitarian and academic partners.
The key objective of UK-Med’s training and capacity building capability is to work with colleagues, members, partners, stakeholders and national health staff to strengthen response skills in order to enable Emergency Medical Teams and wider health services to be better prepared for emergencies. Integral to this is to ensure that the professionals who deliver UK-Med’s responses are well prepared, know what to expect, and deliver the best possible responses, resulting in positive health outcomes for the patients and communities we serve.
The Programme Assistant plays a vital role in supporting the delivery of high-quality Capacity Building and Training to internal and external audiences, with a key focus on supporting activities to ensure that preparation and training of UK-Med’s global workforce, comprising Core Staff and a Register of approximately 1,400 healthcare professionals worldwide runs smoothly.
Working under the guidance of the Programme Manager and closely with the rest of the Learning & Capacity Building team, the Programme Assistant will support and coordinate the delivery of high-quality capacity building and training interventions in line with UK-Med’s vision for our digital, in-person and simulation-based training capability.
The ideal candidate for Programme Assistant is someone passionate about Learning and Development and capacity building for humanitarian programming with excellent attention to detail, strong administration skills as well as skills in training coordination and effective communication. The role requires an organised and consistent approach to meeting team priorities and deliverables.
We offer a competitive salary and benefits in a supportive work environment, with the opportunity to contribute significantly to humanitarian efforts through your role.
How to apply
We strongly recommend that you read the Candidate Information Pack – Programme Assistant - July 2025before applying for this role.
To apply, please submit a current CV and a supporting letter (2 pages) through our online jobs portal.
Please apply as soon as possible and no later than Monday 1st July 2025
Applications for work in the UK can only be accepted from people with an existing right to work in the UK.
UK-Med is committed to safeguarding of our personnel and beneficiaries and has a zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation and abuse. We conduct thorough vetting before any appointment is confirmed.
UK-Med is committed to the principles of diversity, equality, and inclusion. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive environment where employees feel respected and supported to be able to fulfil their potential.
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Bluesci is recruiting for a manager to join our Bluesci at Night team!
At Bluesci, we believe that everyone deserves good mental health and wellbeing. Our staff and volunteers, many of whom have experienced our services, collaborate with individuals and their communities to help them achieve their aspirations and wellness.
Bluesci operates across the borough of Trafford from four Wellbeing Centres, offering arts, cultural and volunteering opportunities, social prescribing, talking therapies, and group support. We partner with Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Trust (GMMH) to deliver Trafford Living Well and with Trafford Libraries to co-deliver library services from two of our centres. Bluesci at Night offers a safe, welcoming space for people 365 nights a year, and we also provide Smoking Cessation Support.
working collaboratively with individuals and communities to help them achieve their aspirations and improve their health and wellbeing
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Battersea has an exciting new strategy and the care of our cats and dogs is at the heart of this. Over the next few years, we aim to continuously improve how we can help more cats and dogs through our centres, extend our support more widely to those that need help, and improve our customer experience.
We have recently introduced a new CRM system for the animal journey and now want to introduce changes that will improve how our teams work together better across animal care and how we can make best use of the tools and system we now have.
This leadership role will play a critical part in leading the strategic change programme for animal care, by planning, co-ordinating and monitoring all the change projects as one overall plan needed to drive the continued transformation of our animal care and teams. They will also oversee the regular planning and monitoring of Operational business plans to ensure they are on track and in synchrony with the change plans.
What we can offer you:
In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:
- 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year.
- Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes.
- Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources.
- Generous pension contributions - up to 10% employer contribution.
- Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year.
- Annual interest-free season ticket loans.
We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.
Our hybrid working model:
We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.
Diversity and inclusion:
We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all.
We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best.
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Closing date: 3rd August 2025
Interview date(s): 13th August 2025 and 14th August 2025
All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised.
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The Epilepsy Research Institute is looking to appoint an Executive Assistant (EA) to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
This is a unique opportunity to be part of our team and play a central role in supporting the CEO across a range of duties. This is a new post which requires an individual with exceptional organisational skills, sound judgement, and the ability to manage multiple priorities with professionalism and discretion.
You will act as a trusted gatekeeper and facilitator, ensuring the smooth running of the CEO’s schedule, correspondence, and key projects. You will also work closely with the senior leadership, helping to coordinate meetings and follow-ups across the Institutes functions.
Our mission is to radically advance research into the causes, prevention and treatment of epilepsy and associated conditions. If this post is something that interests you, and you have the skill set we are looking for, we look forward to hearing from you to help us drive forward with our mission.
Application is by way of a CV and a short supporting statement which highlights why you are interested in the role and how your experience fits the needs of the Institute as set out in the job description.
Closing date: Monday 21 July 2025
Interviews:Tuesday 5th August 2025 at London office.
To radically advance research into the causes, prevention and treatment of epilepsy and its associated conditions.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Role: Part Time Executive Assistant (Senior PA/EA)
Organisation Type: Membership Organisation
Salary/Rate: £34,000 - £36,000 pro rata
Working Arrangements: Flexible part-time (e.g. 5 mornings or 3 full days – 22.5 hours per week)
Location: Remote / Home-based
Employment Type: 6-month fixed-term contract
Working Hours: 22.5 hours per week (flexible scheduling)
About the role:
As the Executive Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the CEO’s office and the wider Executive Team. You’ll be the go-to person for diary management, governance coordination, internal communications, and helping to drive forward strategic projects. This is a hands-on, proactive role where you’ll be trusted to juggle priorities, anticipate needs, and be one step ahead.
Main responsibilities of the role include:
- CEO & Executive Support: Prioritise and coordinate the CEO’s diary and support the daily workflow of the Executive Team.
- Communication Management: Manage email inboxes, draft and respond to communications, and liaise with internal and external stakeholders.
- Meeting Coordination: Prepare agendas, take minutes, and follow up on actions for Board, Executive, and Committee meetings.
- Project Coordination: Assist with key organisational projects and track progress on behalf of the CEO.
- Office Systems & Processes: Improve and maintain systems including document management, Zoom phone, WhatsApp for Business, and MS Teams.
- Planning & Organisation: Develop and manage planning cycles (weekly, monthly, annual) for the Executive Office.
- Website & Content Updates: Support content management and website updates where relevant.
- Governance Support: Coordinate governance processes, maintain governance manuals, and support committee admin.
- Travel & Logistics: Organise Board and senior team travel and accommodation, including occasional international travel.
- Team Collaboration & Cover: Work closely with the wider Executive Office team and provide cover as needed.
- Proven experience providing high-level support to senior executives, ideally within a membership organisation or non-profit
- Experience coordinating Board and Committee activity, including minute-taking and logistics
- Strong project coordination skills and confidence developing systems and processes
- Familiarity with international or healthcare-related work environments is a bonus
- High proficiency in Microsoft Teams and the full Office Suite (particularly Excel and PowerPoint)
- Experience using CMS/CRM systems and confidence with basic financial tasks (budgets, processing)
- A solid understanding of organisational governance and data protection (GDPR)
You’ll be a proactive, solutions-focused self-starter who loves keeping things organised and on track. With a calm and confident approach, you’ll manage competing priorities, handle sensitive information with diplomacy, and enjoy being part of a close-knit, remote-working team.
This role suits someone who thrives on variety, enjoys responsibility, and is motivated by doing work that truly makes a difference.
How to Apply:
To apply for the Part Time Executive Assistant role, please reply and upload your CV quoting reference 82085SOH and we can provide more information to you.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and capable Finance Manager who will provide accurate and timely financial reporting for the denomination, advise budget holders and senior stakeholders on all financial related matters, have oversight of a small finance team and provide support to local congregational treasurers on charity finance and best practice.
The Finance Manager will have strong accounting skills, be experienced in financial reporting, be highly organised and self-motivated and will have a desire to manage Church finances well. Experience of charity finance and guiding non-finance stakeholders would be helpful.
There is an Occupational Requirement under the Equality Act 2010 for the post holder to be a committed Christian. As such, the successful candidate will be a Christian with an active commitment in a local church congregation, who is supportive of the values, aims and ethos of the Free Church of Scotland.
This Finance Manager role is based in the Central Office in Edinburgh with the option of some remote working. This is an exciting opportunity for someone to use their professional skills in a vocational Christian role.
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Please submit the Application Form (or CV and covering letter) by 10am on Monday 11th August. It is anticipated that interviews will take place in Edinburgh on Monday 25th August.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
People land on our shores through no fault of their own, suffering the trauma of displacement. An experienced fundraiser who is looking to make an impact is what LEAH is after. We are over 42 years old and have ambitions to serve our beneficiaries into future decades.
It is a tough fundraising climate and so we are increasing capacity by establishing a 2nd Fundraising Manager position. We want someone who is not only an experienced and successful fundraiser but also someone who is bold and brave, able to hit the ground running.
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