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Job description
This is an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of the Associate Programme in the core team of On Purpose London, an international social enterprise dedicated to developing leaders for transformative change. The Programme and Recruitment Coordinator will play a key role in ensuring the programme runs smoothly and that the participants, our Associates, have a great experience.
Person profile
We are seeking an organised self-starter who can bring great organisational skills to the recruitment of participants, and programme delivery of our well-known cohort-based learning programme. You will work closely with our current On Purpose Associates and the L+D Programme team to deliver an outstanding learning & development programme that supports our Associates to transition into critical roles in systemic change.
About On Purpose
We develop leaders who will help transform our economy – putting purpose before profit to create a system that is equitable and regenerative. Working here puts you at the heart of an inspirational mix of people and organisations working to create positive change. You will create impact by shaping leaders who will have a transformative effect on the economy, and help curate a curriculum of learning and development opportunities.
Our Associate Programme celebrated its fifteenth year in 2025. Running twice a year, the year-long programme works with a select group of high-potential career changers from a range of professional backgrounds, matching them to work with purpose-led organisations, and supporting them through inspiring learning and development.
About the role
The role of Programme and Recruitment Coordinator sits at the heart of delivering our flagship Associate Programme. You’ll accompany individuals through the journey from candidates to Associates, support their onboarding and matching to placements, hold the logistics for their regular afternoon training sessions and project manage key milestones in the Programme such as the residential.
This role will work with our London and international core team and current Associates. You will be managed by the Co-Lead of On Purpose London, Head of Programme & Organisational Development, and work closely with the Programme Delivery Manager and Co-Lead, Head of Business Development & Community on specific workstreams.
In this role, you will:
Ensure Associates have an excellent experience throughout their time at On Purpose
- Support the delivery of Associate training sessions, which requires being physically present every Friday afternoon in central London to coordinate the session logistics, acting as venue and trainer liaison.
- Lead on communications with Associates, including acting as the first point of contact on many areas of the Programme
- Lead on the logistics of a range of in-person and online events, including induction, residentials and end of year celebration events
- Support the Programme Delivery Manager in other aspects of Programme delivery, including maintaining a library of learning resources, weekly communication with Associates and other ad hoc tasks.
Manage the logistics of the recruitment selection process for the Associate Programme
- Manage queries from candidates during the recruitment process
- Project manage review of Associate programme applications using AI and human application scoring systems, and participate in application scoring alongside the wider team
- Coordinate interview slots and lead on communications with interviewees
- Coordinate interviewers, leading on recruiting and communicating with interviewers, and coordinate the logistics of interviewing days
- Coordinate process for giving feedback to unsuccessful candidates and issuing offers
Manage onboarding process for the Associate Programme
- Lead on end to end communications with new Associates from issuing offer letters through onboarding checks and providing timely information about starting the programme
- Provide administrative support for our placement matching process, coordinating with the Head of Business Development and Marketing & Communications Manager to prepare materials, and run logistics of the process.
- Manage internal processes for onboarding new Associates including set up on tech systems, gathering information to add people to payroll and confirming right to work, and liaising with placement organisation’s HR teams as needed.
Support the smooth running of the organisation administratively
- Provide administrative support around finance and HR, including processing and generating invoices, and on-boarding new team members
- Manage office-related activities including liaising with the landlords of our serviced offices, ordering supplies, managing post etc
- Manage the two general email mailboxes and respond to inquiries
- Onboard new Mentors, Coaches and Partners to our community and help keep our CRM system up to date
Support organisational improvement initiatives
- Support On Purpose’s impact management practice, including collecting and maintaining data and feedback
- Support On Purpose to develop our community, including sending communications to partners and supporting community events
- Support On Purpose to expand our outreach to placement organisations, e.g. by identifying and communicating with potential organisations.
Like all members of the On Purpose London team, you will have the opportunity to contribute to wider strategic initiatives, and work in collaboration with On Purpose team members internationally. We value inclusivity and people at all stages of their career and length of service at On Purpose are asked their opinions and encouraged to share ideas.
About you
Skills
- Strong organisational skills, with ability to keep multiple workstreams on track and manage priorities across diverse stakeholders
- Self-starter who develops ownership of the work they do whilst working collaboratively with colleagues
- Practical problem solver with a pragmatic approach and an eye for detail
- Flexible approach, with ability to adjust plans to emerging demands
- Excellent verbal and written communicator
- Competent IT user, able to learn new systems quickly and open to utilising AI and exploring automation of administrative tasks
- Stakeholder management, with the ability to build strong relationships and connections within and beyond On Purpose’s community
- A strong sense of purpose, integrity and alignment with the On Purpose vision and values
- Genuine passion for social and environmental impact, using business for good and the mission of On Purpose
Desirable Experience
- Coordinating programmes, events, or projects
- Providing administrative support (finance, HR, scheduling)
- Delivering good candidate or customer experience
- Experience in recruitment or HR administration (e.g. candidate communication, onboarding)
- Experience in a non-profit, training, or purpose-driven organisation
- Experience in an office-based professional environment, including using IT systems (e.g. a CRM, Gsuite/Office)
Desirable Qualifications
- Degree or equivalent experience
- HR, project management, or event coordination training/certification
We are a community that welcomes diversity in all forms, from a wide variety of professional and personal backgrounds. We encourage applications from anyone who’s passionate about purpose-led work.
Unfortunately we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role, all applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
Working arrangements
This is a 5 day/week permanent office based role. On Purpose currently operates a hybrid working model with two regular office days a week at our office in Euston (Tuesdays and Fridays). There is occasional evening working and travel required, both in the UK and to Paris.
Benefits
We care about everyone we work with and therefore have high aspirations for what we’ll each get out of working at On Purpose. We want our time working together to be challenging and rewarding as well as fun and enjoyable. Benefits include:
- The chance to work at a genuinely purpose-first organisation.
- A trusting, collaborative and flexible work environment
- A 25 day holiday allowance (pro-rata), plus UK bank holidays and your birthday. We usually have the days between Christmas and New Year gifted in addition to our holiday allocation.
- Employer pension scheme
- Excellent learning and development opportunities. Access to our Associate Programme’s training sessions every Friday and a £750/year learning budget.
- Volunteering time during work hours - up to 4 hours a month
- Enhanced parental leave and pay (non-contractual, current organisational policies)
- Climate perks - up to 1 extra day holiday / year if travelling somewhere by train, ferry, or other low-carbon options instead of flying.
- Networking opportunities - by joining the On Purpose, you will have access to a community of 4000+ purpose-driven, like-minded people.
On Purpose is a verified People and Planet First social enterprise, a member of Social Enterprise UK and a London Living Wage employer. We are based at a global social impact co-working community Impact Hub Euston in London and also have an office in Paris.
Applications
To apply, click the link to submit your CV + a supporting statement (up to 750 words). Your supporting statement is an important part of your application and we’d love to hear:
- Why you’re interested in this role supporting recruitment and delivery for the Associate programme at On Purpose
- About you - Introduce yourself and describe how your skills are suited to delivering the role. Share how you've previously used these skills to achieve a positive outcome, and mention any ways in which you bring desirable skills or experience or strengths you would bring to the team.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we find the right candidate ahead of the advertised closing date. We encourage interested applicants to apply early to ensure their applications are considered.
Important dates:
- Deadline for applications: Wednesday 26th August 2026
- Interviews: If successful, you will be invited to interview on 1st or 2nd September 2026
- Target start date: 28th September 2026
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
At Victim Support, we are committed to attracting and retaining the best talent. Our competitive rewards and benefits package includes:
- Flexible Working Options: Including hybrid working.
- Generous Annual Leave: 28 days plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 33 days plus Bank Holidays, with options to buy or sell annual leave.
- Birthday Leave: An extra day off for your birthday.
- Pension Plan: 5% employer contribution.
- Enhanced Allowances: Enhanced sick pay, maternity, and paternity payments.
- Exclusive Discounts: High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment, and leisure discounts.
- Financial Wellbeing: Access to our financial wellbeing hub and salary-deducted finance.
- Wellbeing Support: Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support.
- Inclusive Networks: Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes.
- Sustainable Travel: Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loans.
- Career Development: Ongoing training and support with opportunities for career progression.
- Complete reporting on service performance and audit of group quality, standards against operating model framework.
- Ensure the delivery of an effective and excellent service that aims to adjust to the needs of victims and follows and evidence based approach
- Provide effective and supportive people management to the operations team ensuring excellent performance management and monitoring, strong working relationships and culture of support and guidance to support strategic aims
- Ensure needs and risks assessment are completed with all contacted clients and actioned appropriately in accordance with the scope of your role
You will need
- Strong communication skills, a proactive approach and the confidence to be able to influence the way in which this service is delivered are key
- Knowledge of help-seeking barriers and support needs of victims of domestic and sexual abuse (in heterosexual or same-sex relationships)
- An understanding of domestic and sexual abuse including the impact of abuse on victims and their children.
- To understand the principles of risk assessment, safety planning and risk management for victims of domestic and sexual abuse and their children.
- Knowledge of safeguarding issues, and the legal responsibilities surrounding these issues.
- Experience of direct service delivery to victims of domestic and sexual abuse or other vulnerable people.
- To be committed to equal opportunities and diversity issues in policy and practice.
- Strong crisis management skills and the ability to deal with stressful and difficult situations.
Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.
At Victim Support, we're proud to celebrate diversity and create a workplace where everyone feels they belong. We're committed to being an antiracist organisation, and we actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those from Black and Asian and other minoritised communities.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to disabled candidates who meet all essential criteria for a job where it is practicable to do so. We are also happy to make reasonable adjustments during the recruitment and selection process.
How to apply
To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date. If you have already registered & started an application, then we will contact you to advise of the amended closing date wherever possible.
Regional Finance Manager for Asia and MENA
Role details
Location: London, UK, with hybrid working
Salary: £43,800 gross per annum
Contract: Fixed term for 12 months, renewable subject to funding and good performance
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Reporting to: Regional Director for Asia and MENA, with a technical working relationship to the Director of Finance
Application deadline: 11 August 2026
About Saferworld
Saferworld is an independent international organisation working to prevent violent conflict and build safer lives.
We work with people affected by conflict to improve their safety and sense of security, and we use evidence and learning to influence policies and practices that can help build lasting peace. Our priority is people, and we believe everyone should be able to live peaceful and fulfilling lives, free from fear and insecurity.
About the role
Saferworld is seeking an experienced Regional Finance Manager for Asia and MENA to provide senior financial leadership, technical support and practical oversight across the region.
Working closely with country finance teams, Regional Directors and the central Finance team, the post holder will help strengthen financial management, donor compliance, programme delivery and organisational accountability across Saferworld’s work in Asia and MENA.
Key responsibilities
The Regional Finance Manager will:
- Coordinate and consolidate annual budgets and quarterly forecasts across country offices
- Review monthly and quarterly management accounts and provide clear financial analysis
- Support donor budgeting, financial reporting, expenditure monitoring, budget realignments and grant close out
- Help country offices maintain audit ready records and meet statutory and donor reporting requirements
- Follow up on audit findings, compliance issues and agreed actions
- Provide targeted surge support during staffing gaps, organisational change or periods of increased operational pressure
- Deliver core finance functions directly where in country capacity is limited
- Support fundraising and proposal development through budget preparation and cost calculations
- Coach finance colleagues and budget holders to strengthen financial management practice
- Improve financial systems, workflows, internal controls, templates and reporting processes
- Promote consistency, accountability and good practice across the region
About you
You will have significant experience in financial management, budgeting, forecasting, management accounts and financial reporting within an international or multi country organisation.
You will also bring:
- Strong experience in donor funded programme finance, including budgeting, reporting, compliance and audit preparation
- Experience supporting or overseeing finance functions across country offices
- Experience working with national and local civil society organisations, particularly in complex or restricted environments
- A good understanding of internal controls, statutory reporting, audit readiness, risk management and financial governance
- Strong financial analysis, reconciliation and reporting skills
- The ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines across different countries
- Strong communication and influencing skills, including the ability to work effectively with finance and non finance colleagues
- A collaborative and culturally sensitive approach
- The ability to provide calm, practical and solutions focused support during periods of change or pressure
A professional accounting qualification or relevant finance qualification is desirable. Arabic language skills, or knowledge of another regional language, would be an advantage.
To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter explaining how your experience meets the requirements of the role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Role overview
Shine supports a community of over 15,000 members living with spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus, including 10,000 adults (25+).
You will be delivering high-quality support and creating opportunities for adults living with spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus and their carers, supporting Shine members to lead healthy, independent, and fulfilling lives by improving condition management and fostering connections within the Shine community.
This role will focus on adults (25+), you will be primarily working within the Adult Services Team. However, there will be occasions when you will work across age groups to ensure the best outcomes for our members.
The role is home-based and ideally you will live within an hour commute of London, within Essex, Kent or Sussex as you will be attending clinics in London and the Southeast as required. There would be occasional travel required across wider areas and nationally including attendance at events, conferences and meetings at our head office in Peterborough.
The role is full time 35 hours per week, Monday - Friday with working core hours 9am-5pm with some flexibility to cover events evenings/weekends.
Key Responsibilities
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Deliver innovative support across your region to improve health, social, and emotional outcomes for members.
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Attend specialist clinics to engage with members and professionals.
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Provide information, advice, and guidance to our adult members and carers, including hard-to-reach communities.
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Support members to access benefits, services, and resources that promote financial stability, health, and independence.
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Refer members to Shine’s Health team, internal specialists, or external agencies as appropriate.
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Develop age-specific groups and peer support networks to reduce isolation and encourage social interaction.
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Recruit and support Shine volunteers.
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Contribute to regional and national events (face-to-face and virtual) based on member needs and interests.
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Represent Shine at conferences, provide information, raise awareness among professionals, external organisations, and the public through presentations and training.
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Promote Shine membership to individuals with relevant conditions.
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Maintain accurate records using Shine’s CRM (Salesforce database).
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Collaborate with colleagues across services, fundraising, marketing to identify opportunities for sustainability.
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Maintain an up-to-date directory of contacts and share relevant information internally.
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Undertake administrative tasks and other duties as required.
Other Core Requirements of Working for Shine
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Ability to travel across designated areas.
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Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to work outside core hours when required.
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Ability to work from home and manage lone working effectively.
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Self-motivated, with strong initiative and ability to work independently and as part of a dispersed team.
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Full Enhanced DBS check, UK Right to Work and satisfactory references required.
Benefits to working at Shine:
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Competitive salary: Review due April 2027
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Regular working hours, and no shift work (some very occasional weekends or evenings)
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3% pension contribution
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25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with additional discretionary leave between Christmas and New Year
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Additional annual leave awarded for ‘long service’
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Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
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Broadband allowance for home-based roles
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Life insurance after 12 months’ employment
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Access to our Employee Support Programmeand Mental Health First Aiders
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Support to learn and develop
Shine is a Disability Confident employer and will offer guaranteed interviews if a disabled applicant meets the minimum criteria for the job.
If you would like to discuss the role with our Deputy CEO, Gill Valentine, please contact to arrange a convenient time for a call.
To apply please submit your CV and supporting statement, which should outline your interest and explain how you meet the role criteria.
We understand that you may wish to use AI tools to help you with some aspects of your application but we do expect tailored applications which are personalised to your experiences and not generic applications which are completely AI generated. We encourage candidates to be transparent about AI usage in their applications.
Providing specialist advice and support for spina bifida and hydrocephalus



About Us
Choose Love supports refugees and forcibly displaced people across the world, ensuring they have what they need when they need it. The support we provide ranges from lifesaving search and rescue boats to hot, nutritious food, clothes and legal advice. We’re a small, agile and ambitious team who are powered by our vision of a world that chooses love and justice every day for everyone.
As our Office and Facilities Manager, you won't just keep the lights on and the supplies stocked you'll be the person who makes our office a place people actually want to be. You'll bring warmth, energy and sharp organisational instincts to everything from health & safety and vendor contracts to onboarding new colleagues and pulling off brilliant team events. You'll also lend a hand to our People team with day-to-day HR admin, so a genuine interest in people operations is a real plus.
What you'll be doing:
- Running the office day-to-day supplies, suppliers, maintenance, tech liaison, and everything in between
- Leading on health & safety, fire risk assessments, evacuation drills and workplace compliance
- Being the friendly first point of contact for office and facilities queries, and for general enquiries via our website
- Supporting the People team with HR admin onboarding, records, recruitment coordination and starter/leaver processes
- Organising all-staff meetings, away days and key events that bring our culture to life
- Negotiating contracts and driving value for money with external suppliers
What we're looking for:
- A proven track record running a fast-paced, high-functioning office
- Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple priorities calmly
- Experience negotiating and managing contracts and external contractors
- Confidence with MS Office, Google Workspace and everyday office systems
- Solid working knowledge of office health & safety and risk management
- A discreet, trustworthy approach to sensitive information
- A natural host someone who makes people feel welcome, valued and included
- A genuine commitment to Choose Love's mission and to embedding EDI into everything you do
Charity sector experience is a bonus, not a requirement what matters most is your energy, your organisational skill, and your commitment to creating a workplace where people can do their best work.
If you're a proactive problem-solver who thrives on variety and wants your work to genuinely matter, we'd love to hear from you.
Application Process
Interviews will take place on the week commencing 17th August 2026.
How to apply
Interested candidates are invited to apply by sending their CV and a covering letter stating
how they meet the criteria for the role by 12pm Friday 14th August 2026.
We are pioneering a new movement in humanitarian aid: fast, flexible, transparent and accountable.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
About Pursuing Independent Paths
PiP works in Westminster and Kensington and Chelsea communities to support adults with learning disabilities and autism to achieve their potential, move towards independence and live their best lives. PiP is a growing charity based in North Kensington that empowers adults with learning disabilities and autism to achieve independence and fulfil their ambitions.
The Role
The Office Manager role is vital for our organisation and forms a key part of our team by supporting organisational effectiveness, enabling us to be responsive to our students, staff and families and deliver high-quality services in a safe and well-managed environment.
We are looking for someone with proven experience in administration across four key areas:
- HR Support
- Organisational and Board Support
- Facilities and Health & Safety
- IT and Systems
We need someone who is organised, able to work across a number of areas, can take initiative, enjoys being part of a friendly supportive and who wants to make a difference at a charity working to support some of society’s most vulnerable people. We are still a smaller charity so this role will be a balance of managing and being hands-on but we are hoping to support someone to grow with us as we launch new services and continue to expand our provision.
What We Offer:
- You'll get 25 days holidays + bank holidays ever year. We're closed for Christmas but the rest of the year you may take leave whenever you wish.
- An extra day of annual leave for each year you've worked with us up to another 5 (30 in total)
- We offer a travel subsidy to help with the commuting costs.
- We provide a 4% pension contribution
- Free Employee Assistance programme 24/7 with access to counselling
- We offer regular team meals and socials - generally during work hours and they are optional.
- We offer a cycle-to-work scheme and as we're a charity, you'll get access to savings like charity and key worker discounts.
How to Apply
Please read the candidate pack carefully, to be considered for the role, you will need to send a Cover Letter of no more than 2 pages of A4 explaining why you would be suitable for the job and a CV.
Applications close on Thursday 13 August. We encourage you to apply early, as applications will be reviewed as soon as they are received, and we reserve the right to close the advert sooner subject to finding suitable candidates.
Empowering adults with learning disabilities to achieve their ambitions.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. Right now, we are looking for a Support Workerto play a pivotal role in our Southwark Mental Health Service.
This role is to work shifts and will require occasional weekend work.
Sounds great, what will I be doing?
In this rewarding role, you will work closely with service users to deliver person-centred, strengths-based support that promotes recovery, independence, and wellbeing. You will engage individuals in comprehensive assessments, support planning, and safety planning, ensuring that all plans are user-led and tailored to their unique needs, aspirations, and goals. Working collaboratively with the Service Manager/Team Manager, you will assess referrals and develop, review, and monitor support, safety, and move-on plans. You will build strong partnerships with external agencies, families, carers, and other key supporters to ensure coordinated and effective support. The role also involves helping service users access healthcare, education, training, employment, and other opportunities that support their recovery journey, while encouraging participation in social and skills-development activities that promote inclusion and confidence. As part of a flexible and supportive team, you will contribute to maintaining a safe, welcoming environment, oversee health and safety requirements, support tenancy sustainment including occupancy agreements and rent payments, and provide information and signposting to carers so they can access the support available to them.
What do I need to bring with me?
You'll need to be able to demonstrate the core skills this role requires as well as match our values and mission. You don't have to tick all the boxes right away; the important thing is that you're willing to learn. We also value lived experience of the areas we support, so if you feel comfortable, please do mention this on your application.
We are looking for a confident and proactive individual with excellent communication, influencing, and relationship-building skills. You will be able to work collaboratively with colleagues, stakeholders, and partner organisations, using your strong interpersonal and negotiation skills to build trust, foster positive partnerships, and achieve the best outcomes for service users. You will demonstrate a professional and ethical approach at all times, acting with integrity and gaining the confidence and respect of those you work with. Strong IT and digital skills are essential, including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. You will be comfortable producing reports and written documentation, maintaining accurate records and databases, analysing information, creating presentations, and managing professional communications. The ability to support the ongoing development and maintenance of service and contract-related databases, working alongside IT colleagues where required, will also be important in ensuring efficient and effective service delivery.
Interview Steps
We keep our interview process simple, so you know exactly what to expect.
- Shortlisting call: We have a team of dedicated recruitment specialists who will speak to you about your experience, motivations and values. They will also tell you about all the great work we do!
- Face to face interview: Now you will have face to face interview with the hiring manager. Our interviews are value and competency based.
Don't be alarmed if there are other stages in the process, it's all part of the plan for some of our roles.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation.
We are a disability confident employer
Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us.
Safeguarding Statement
Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia.
Important Information for Candidates
If your application is successful, please be aware that you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks before a formal offer of employment can be confirmed.
We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.
We deliver services across London as well as campaign and advocate nationally on the issues that affect the people we work with.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you looking for a fulfilling role where you can make a real difference?
We have an exciting opportunity at our London Battersea centre to support the day-to-day operations of our client services team.
Thrive is a national charity that uses gardening to change lives. We’re looking for a
Client Services Coordinator (Client Gardeners) who will provide office and operational
support to our delivery team.
Working as a key part of the team at Thrive in London, the Client Services Coordinator
will provide administrative support and be responsible for the client gardener referral
functions at the centre. The successful candidate will have administrative and
organisational skills and up to date IT knowledge.
Appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring
Service check. Thrive complies fully with the DBS Code of Practice. Having a criminal
record will not necessarily prevent an individual from working for Thrive.
conversation about the role, please email recruitment in
To apply, please email recruitment with your CV and a written statement explaining how you meet the person specification and what you will bring to Thrive.
Closing date for applications: Friday 21st August
First Stage Interviews: W/C 24th August . Second Interviews will be scheduled for the following week.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
This organisation is using Anonymous Recruitment to reduce bias in the first stages of the hiring process. Submit your application as normal and our system will anonymise it for you. Your personal information will be hidden until the recruiter contacts you.
Office & Administration Assistant – Key Responsibilities
Office management and administration
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Maintain a welcoming, safe and efficient office environment that enables staff, volunteers and visitors to work effectively, in line with the ‘Groundswellian Way’, our coproduced principles for a safe, positive work culture.
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Manage the day-to-day running of the office, including , refreshments, office supplies, IT equipment, room bookings and reception duties.
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Coordinate incoming and outgoing post, telephone calls and enquiries through the central inbox, ensuring messages and requests are directed promptly to the appropriate member of staff.
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Build positive working relationships with Workspace, office contractors and suppliers, including cleaners, maintenance providers and other building services.
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Support Groundswell's commitment to environmental sustainability by promoting recycling, reducing waste and encouraging environmentally responsible office practices.
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Ensure office administration is appropriately covered during periods of annual leave and support the wider administration team to provide consistent organisational support.
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Recruit, support, supervise and train office volunteers where appropriate.
Facilities, health and safety
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Act as the day-to-day office lead for health and safety administration, supporting compliance with Groundswell's Health & Safety Policy.
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Ensure all staff and volunteers receive relevant health and safety information during induction, including access to the health & Safety training video, awareness of fire procedures, emergency evacuation routes and workplace safety responsibilities.
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Coordinate annual fire risk assessments, workplace risk assessments and PAT testing, ensuring appropriate records are maintained and actions completed.
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Support the development and maintenance of Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (PEEPs) where required.
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Liaise with Workspace to ensure landlord responsibilities relating to health and safety are fulfilled, including fire safety systems, signage and equipment maintenance.
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Maintain records of accidents, incidents and near misses, ensuring statutory reporting requirements are met where appropriate.
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Coordinate the maintenance and servicing of Groundswell's office equipment, facilities and assets, ensuring they remain safe, functional and fit for purpose.
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Work closely with the Director of Finance & Fundraising and our external systems and finance support on matters around onsite assets and finances.
IT and Systems
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Oversee the day-to-day management of organisational assets, ensuring equipment is maintained, used appropriately and complies with organisational policies and cyber security requirements.
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Complete IT trouble shooting on behalf of staff and volunteers, with external support.
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Order IT equipment as needed with external support.
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Complete basic set – up tasks on staff and volunteer devices with external support.
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Support staff and volunteers to upskill and improve their technological skills through the digital inclusion group.
Organisational administration
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Provide administrative support for organisational meetings, events and activities, including venue bookings, catering, logistics and preparation of materials.
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Support the Chief Executive in implementing GDPR and data management processes, ensuring good administrative practice and compliance across the organisation.
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Provide governance administration, including scheduling Board and Committee meetings, preparing meeting logistics, taking accurate minutes and maintaining action logs.
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Provide administrative support to the Chief Executive, Trustees and Senior Leadership Team, including diary coordination, meeting arrangements and room bookings.
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Support the recruitment and induction of Trustees as required by the Nominations Working Group.
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Support the People Manager with the onboarding and off-boarding of staff.
General
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Maintain accurate administrative systems, records and filing, ensuring information is organised, confidential and GDPR compliant.
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Identify opportunities to improve office systems, administrative processes and ways of working to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
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Work with the People Manager and Director of Fundraising & Finance to ensure policies and processes are accessible, in plain English and simple to follow; using step by step guides and images where appropriate.
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Build positive relationships across the organisation, providing responsive, friendly and professional support to colleagues, volunteers and external stakeholders.
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Undertake any other reasonable duties consistent with the nature and level of the role.
Groundswell responsibilities and the Groundswellian Way
Act in line with our Code of Conduct and the Groundswellian Way in all interactions with colleagues, volunteers, partners and visitors.
We want to:
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create a safe, friendly and respectful working environment
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encourage transparent communication so everyone knows what is expected of themselves and the organisation
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ensure everyone feels valued and celebrates individual strengths
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promote diversity, equity and fairness in everything we do
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encourage collaboration and working together.
Person Specification
Essential
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Experience working in a busy office or administrative role.
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Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
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Strong IT skills, including Microsoft 365.
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Ability to follow instructions and coordinate with consultants to complete IT set up and troubleshooting.
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Experience coordinating meetings and maintaining administrative systems.
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Excellent communication and customer service skills.
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Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
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Understanding of confidentiality and GDPR.
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Commitment to Groundswell's values and trauma-informed ways of working.
Desirable
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Experience supporting charity governance or trustee meetings.
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Experience coordinating health and safety administration.
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Experience supervising volunteers.
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Knowledge of facilities management.
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Lived experience of homelessness or social exclusion.
Why join Groundswell?
Key Benefits
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28 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time roles)
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5% employer pension
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Flexible working options, including hybrid and part-time arrangements
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Reflective practice or Clinical Supervision with a trained therapist for all team members
Culture
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Support - Regular guidance, support and the opportunity to reflect on your work through regular one to ones with your Line Manager
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Teamwork - Regular opportunities to contribute to and learn from the wider Groundswell team
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Strategic input - Opportunities to input into Groundswell’s strategic direction
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Voice – The ability to input into working practices that impact you, and to know where to turn if any problems arise.
Application and Interview Process
Please let us know if you would like to request any accommodations or adjustments throughout the application and interview process. We will be very happy to support these wherever possible to give all applicants the best opportunity to showcase their skills and experience.
We encourage our candidates to draw from their personal and professional experiences, skills, knowledge and passion for our work in their applications, as we believe this will be the best representation of why you are the right fit for the role. While we acknowledge that Generative AI can be a useful tool when used selectively, we do not believe it can replace the authenticity that each individual can bring to their application. Therefore, we ask you to consider carefully any use of Generative AI throughout the application process.
Application
To apply please follow this link:
Please submit your CV along with a cover letter stating:
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How you meet each of the areas outlined in the person specification above
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Why you are interested in doing this job at Groundswell.
You can find a guide to writing your cover letter here, which includes some tips and general guidance.
The deadline for applications is 10am on Monday 17th August.
Interviews
Interviews will be held in person on either Wednesday 2nd or Thursday 3rd September.
We are a small charity with limited resources and are unable to give individualised feedback on unsuccessful applications before the interview stage.
Pre-employment checks
The job offer for the successful candidate will be subject to a reference check.
Many thanks for taking the time to look into this role – it is an exciting opportunity, and we hope you will consider applying.
This is a varied role at the heart of our CORE team, supporting day-to-day operations, internal communications, staff information systems and organisational administration. You will help maintain our Staff Hub, coordinate internal communications, support onboarding and offboarding processes, and ensure staff have access to the resources, systems and information they need.
We are looking for someone who enjoys solving practical problems, improving systems and helping colleagues work effectively.
You will:
- Coordinate day-to-day office and operational administration
- Maintain and develop Spectra's Staff Hub and internal resources
- Produce staff newsletters and organisational updates
- Support staff onboarding and offboarding administration
- Coordinate equipment, systems access and organisational records
- Support organisational events and activities
- Work with colleagues to improve administrative systems and processes
- Support the effective use of Microsoft 365, SharePoint and other organisational systems
We are looking for someone with:
- Strong organisational and administrative skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Experience maintaining records, systems or administrative processes
- Good written communication skills
- Confidence using Microsoft 365 applications such as Outlook, Teams, Word and Excel
- Experience working with shared information systems, intranets or document management platforms
- The ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively across teams
Experience of SharePoint, Microsoft Forms, Microsoft Lists, Salesforce or similar systems would be an advantage.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys combining administration, coordination, digital systems and internal communications in a people-focused organisation.
We are keen to receive applications from people with backgrounds and experiences that reflect the communities we work with. Selection will be based on the skills, experience and criteria set out in the job description and person specification.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title - Business Support Manager
Contract - 1 year (Maternity Cover)
Hours - 21 hours per week
Salary - £19,500 per annum (£32,500 FTE)
Location - Pears Pavilion, Coram Campus and hybrid
About Coram
Coram is committed to improving the lives of the UK’s most vulnerable children and young people.
We support children and young people from birth to independence, creating a change that lasts a lifetime.
Coram is the UK’s oldest children’s charity founded by Thomas Coram in London helping vulnerable children and young people since 1739. Today, the Coram group helps more than one million children, young people, families and professionals every year by providing access to the skills and opportunities they need to thrive.
Coram Parenting and Creative Therapies comprise of a multidisciplinary team of art, music, drama, family therapist and clinical psychology and they are an established service (over 15 years) and operate from the dedicated therapeutic centre Pears Pavilion at Coram that is warm and welcoming to children and families. The team work with local schools in Camden and provide therapies to children and their parents many of who are special guardians or adoptive families.
The Business Support role is a dynamic and exciting role at the heart of the service and supports the referral processes, links with schools and stakeholders and build on the excellent systems in place for front door services and producing committee and outcome reports on the benefits of the services, working closely with the therapeutic team.
To apply for this role, please click on the 'apply now' button below to complete the application.
Closing Date: 21st August 2026 at 23:59
Interview Date: 25th August 2026
Coram is an equal opportunities employer and we believe a diverse workforce enables us to improve the services to the children and families we help. We are genuinely committed to encouraging candidates from all sections of the community we seek to support. This includes those from global majority ethnic backgrounds, those that identify as LGBQT+, those with disabilities, those with lived experience of care, those with neuro-diversity, and those from other groups who are underrepresented at Coram.
If applicants feel comfortable, we would encourage them to draw on lived experience as well as professional experience in their personal statement as part of their application.
We are committed to the safeguarding of children and where appropriate will require the successful applicant to undertake a check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Registered Charity No. 312278.
Coram changes lives, laws and systems to create better chances for children, now and forever.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Harris Hill is delighted to be recruiting for a Facilities & IT Support Officer (1 year FTC), on behalf of a well-established charity. This is a varied, hands-on role supporting the smooth running of the organisation's office, ensuring colleagues have a safe, efficient and well-maintained working environment while providing first-line IT support.
Location: Office-based in Farringdon Monday-Thursday, with the option to work from home on Fridays.
Key responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day office facilities and liaise with suppliers and contractors.
- Provide first-line IT support and coordinate with external IT providers.
- Support health & safety, office compliance and workplace wellbeing.
- Set up IT equipment and accounts for new starters and leavers.
- Maintain office equipment, meeting rooms and workplace resources.
- Identify opportunities to improve operational processes and office efficiency.
About you
You'll bring:
- Experience in facilities, office management or IT support.
- Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
- Good Microsoft 365 and general IT knowledge.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- A proactive, customer-focused approach with great attention to detail.
- This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative, purpose-led organisation in a role where you'll make a real impact on the day-to-day experience of staff and visitors alike.
For more information, please submit your CV.
Please note, CVs are being reviewed on a rolling basis, and only successful applicants will be contacted with more information.
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
Harris Hill is delighted to be recruiting for a Facilities & IT Support Officer (1 year FTC), on behalf of a well-established charity. This is a varied, hands-on role supporting the smooth running of the organisation's office, ensuring colleagues have a safe, efficient and well-maintained working environment while providing first-line IT support.
Key responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day office facilities and liaise with suppliers and contractors.
- Provide first-line IT support and coordinate with external IT providers.
- Support health & safety, office compliance and workplace wellbeing.
- Set up IT equipment and accounts for new starters and leavers.
- Maintain office equipment, meeting rooms and workplace resources.
- Identify opportunities to improve operational processes and office efficiency.
About you
You'll bring:
- Experience in facilities, office management or IT support.
- Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
- Good Microsoft 365 and general IT knowledge.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- A proactive, customer-focused approach with great attention to detail.
- This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative, purpose-led organisation in a role where you'll make a real impact on the day-to-day experience of staff and visitors alike.
For more information, please submit your CV.
Please note, CVs are being reviewed on a rolling basis, and only successful applicants will be contacted with more information.
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
The Administration Co-ordinator is a pivotal role at the heart of
Neuroendocrine Cancer UK. As part of the Operations team, you will help create the strong
organisational foundations that enable our charity to deliver meaningful support, drive
awareness and improve outcomes for people affected by neuroendocrine cancer.
Working closely with colleagues across operations, fundraising, communications and
patient support, you will provide high-quality administrative and coordination support that
keeps the organisation running efficiently and effectively. No two days will be the same;
from coordinating projects and maintaining accurate records to improving processes and
supporting colleagues across the charity, your work will have a direct impact on our ability
to achieve our mission.
We are looking for someone who genuinely values the power of excellent administration
and recognises that great organisations are built on strong systems, careful planning and
exceptional attention to detail. You will take pride in producing accurate, high-quality work,
spotting the small details that others might miss, and ensuring information is organised,
reliable and accessible.
Alongside excellent organisational skills, you will be proactive, adaptable and solutionsfocused,
enjoying the variety that comes with supporting a busy, growing charity. You will
thrive on bringing order to complexity, balancing competing priorities with confidence, and
finding practical ways to make things work better.
Above all, you will be someone who enjoys helping others succeed. By keeping processes
running smoothly, anticipating what colleagues need and providing dependable support,
you will play an essential role in enabling every team across the organisation to deliver their
very best work. You will recognise that every task - whether routine or complex - has value,
approaching each with the same professionalism, care and attention to detail because you
understand the difference that excellent administration makes.
If you're someone who takes pride in creating order from complexity, enjoys supporting
others to succeed and believes that outstanding administration can make a real difference,
we'd love to hear from you.
To support and inform patients and families from diagnosis, enabling access to the best care and treatment.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
To support the smooth running of HR, administration, IT coordination and organisational events. The role works closely with the Business Operations Manager, the Director of Finance and Business Operations and colleagues across the charity to ensure a positive employee experience and effective internal systems.





