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GMB are seeking applications from individuals for the position of Senior Section PA to be based at National Office.
GMB is one of the UK and Ireland’s largest general trade unions: we’re proud to represent over half a million members from across the professional spectrum and all walks of life.
A vacancy has arisen for the position of Senior Section PA based in the GMB’s National Office. The successful post-holder will work as a member of the Section Team as Section Administrator/ Senior PA, supporting the work carried out by the National Secretary and the rest of the Section Team, reporting to the National Secretary.
As you would expect, we welcome candidates who not only meet the technical requirements of the role but who also identify with and are motivated by our values of fairness, equality, solidarity, and collective action.Our union is a strong campaigning industrial organisation.
As Senior Section PA, you will provide efficient and comprehensive secretarial, research and administration services for the National Secretary and other Section Team members, including all the tasks and duties performed by a Senior PA, including:
Desirable Attributes:
In return, we offer excellent terms and benefits, including:
This is a varied and challenging role; if you think you may be who we're looking for and if you feel you meet the criteria outlined in the person specification in the job description, we’d like to hear from you.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We're hiring:
Finance Assistant
Salary: £31,022 per year (pro rata)
Hours: Part-time - 24 hours per week
Contract: Permanent, with a six-month probationary period
Location: Remote working or hybrid (as preferred)
Closing date: Tuesday 21 July 2026, 5.00pm
Interview date: Thursday 30 July 2026
About the role
Church Action on Poverty is a small, national charity working alongside people in poverty to build dignity, agency and power, and to end poverty in the UK. We're looking for a Finance Assistant to join our friendly finance team and help keep our organisation running smoothly.
You'll maintain accurate financial records, support colleagues across the country with day-to-day finance queries, and help our Finance Manager keep our systems and processes in good shape. It's a varied, hands-on role at the heart of a movement working to end poverty.
What you'll be doing
● Keeping our financial systems accurate and up to date through careful record-keeping.
● Providing day-to-day financial support to colleagues across the organisation.
● Supporting the Finance Manager to develop and maintain financial systems and processes.
● Processing invoices, reconciling accounts and bank statements, and recording income using Quickbooks and Salesforce.
● Supporting expense tracking, reporting and grant administration for our programmes.
What we're looking for
Someone organised, methodical and comfortable working with numbers, who wants to use their finance skills for a cause that matters. Experience with Quickbooks or similar accounting software and databases is a real advantage, as is a genuine interest in our mission to end poverty.
Why join us
● 25 days' annual leave pro rata, plus statutory holidays.
● 10% employer pension contribution (with a 5% employee contribution).
● Fully funded cash-plan health insurance for you and your dependants.
● Flexible, remote working or hybrid working between home and our Manchester office.
How to apply
Please apply by completing our application form. Full details of how to apply are included in the pack.
Closing date: Tuesday 21 July 2026, 5.00pm
Interviews: Thursday 30 July 2026
Successful candidates will already have the right to live and work in the UK without restrictions.
Church Action on Poverty is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and welcomes applications from all sections of the community, particularly from people with lived experience of poverty.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About Chapter One
Chapter One is a small but growing charity, working to ensure that every child has 1:1 reading support at the time they need it most.
Our Early Literacy Intervention programme is based on a programme that works successfully in the USA and it provides daily, 1:1, 7 minute phonics sessions for children who are behind in phonics. Using a bespoke technology tool, a trained Early Reading Interventionist works individually with target children.
We also have our unique Online Reading Volunteer programme which currently supports about 3,500 children a year. It pairs struggling five to seven-year old (KS1) readers with reading support volunteers who come from over 150 local and national businesses. The volunteer pledge is very focused: readers commit 30 minutes a week to read with a child using a bespoke digital platform for an entire academic year. The results are transformative, boosting children's reading confidence and ability.
For more information about our programmes please visit our website and watch our videos.
About the role
Working for 2 hours per day, 5 days a week (term-time only) at Galleywall Primary School in Bermondsey, this role will involve delivering a programme of 1:1 focussed sessions for selected Reception and Year 1 children. The ELI will be trained to use Chapter One’s specialised online tool designed to support learners who are at risk of falling behind with their phonics.
We are looking for a highly motivated, energetic individual who enjoys working with young children and who wants to make their mark in a fast-growing charity. We can offer training, a small friendly team and a chance to improve the lives of children facing disadvantage.
Key Responsibilities
Use Chapter One’s online tool to deliver differentiated, daily, 1:1, targeted, 7 minute phonics sessions to pupils using a systematic, synthetic approach.
Use a variety of additional activities to reinforce phonics skills.
Support children to use their secure phonics knowledge to read decodable books.
Develop pupils’ phonics fluency and confidence in preparation for the Year 1 Phonics Screening Check, where applicable.
Document each session with a child, including the skills practised or mastered and a goal for the next session.
Maintain and update daily pupil progress trackers, identifying phonics skills secured and areas requiring consolidation to inform future teaching.
Challenge pupils to reach each new goal and celebrate pupil success.
Work closely and on an ongoing basis with classroom teachers, reading support staff and the school team to understand progression of the schools phonics teaching.
Work closely with classroom teachers to establish tailored plans for each child.
Provide school leaders with data and information on pupil progress.
Gather feedback from school on progress of the programme and any implementation challenges, aiming to help Chapter One to continuously improve programme delivery.
Collaborate with colleagues at Chapter One to further improve the ELI model, the online tool and programme delivery.
Qualifications Criteria
Maths and English GCSE at Grade 5 or above.
Right to work in the UK.
We are looking for applicants with the following essential qualities:
Experience of working in education or childcare.
Willingness to undergo further training in phonics pedagogy.
Highly motivated, energetic individual with excellent interpersonal and organisational skills.
Ability to adapt and embrace a changing environment.
Excellent personal planning and a proven ability to work independently.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels inside and outside the organisation.
Highly computer literate with hands-on experience of using MS Office and platforms and tools such as Google analytics, PowerPoint and more.
An understanding of Child Safeguarding.
A commitment to Chapter One’s mission and values.
Ideally, applicants will also have the following desirable qualities:
Experience in supporting young children with phonics in a classroom setting.
How to Apply
Please send your CV (maximum 2 A4 sides) and a covering letter via Charity Jobs. Your covering letter (maximum 1 side of A4) should:
1) Outline why you’re the right person for this role and how you meet the skills & experience detailed in the job description.
2) Tell us about how our organisational mission is in line with your values.
Applications that fail to meet these criteria will automatically be discounted. We understand that you may use AI to help craft your application, but do remember that we will be looking for individuals who write a letter that stands out. We want you to have every opportunity to shine and to show us your talents - please let us know if there is anything we can do to make sure the assessment process works for you.
Chapter One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value and celebrate diversity in backgrounds and experience and are deliberate about the kind of inclusive teams we are building. Literacy is a universal concern, and we need people from all backgrounds to maximise our innovation, creativity and impact. We especially welcome applications from persons who have experienced disadvantage and/or from those who are of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities who are currently underrepresented in the organisation.
Chapter One is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service disclosure. Copies of our Safeguarding Policy and Safer Recruitment Policy are available on request.
N.B. Stage 1 interviews are planned for 17/07/2026 with any successful applicants being invited to a second interview on 22/07/2026. These dates have been scheduled based on the recruiting team’s availability, however we will make every effort to accommodate alternative requests where possible.
At Chapter One, we want to create a world where all children have the literacy skills needed to thrive.
Location: Hybrid working. Our flexible working policy requires everyone to be in our east London office for 25% of the time as a minimum because building in-person relationships is important to us (for this role we ask that you come to the office every week for the minimum of one day), but you’re welcome to be there more as many staff are.
Salary: £48,524 p.a.
Hours: Permanent, full-time, contract. At NEON, we work a 28 hour week - the equivalent of a 4 day standard work week. This can be done over 4 or 5 days.
Benefits: a 28-hour week, 7.5% employer matched pension, genuinely flexible working, 20 days holiday per year (25 days pro rated for a 4 day week), plus bank holidays and Christmas break, a progressive Parenting Policy, Sabbatical Policy, and a generous staff development budget
Reporting to: Director of Operations
Application deadline: Sunday 19th July, 11.59pm
Interview dates: First round of interviews (online): Mon 3rd - Weds 5th August 2026, second round of interviews (in person): Thursday 13th August 2026
This role requires that you are resident and have the right to work in the UK
About NEON
NEON is a capacity and infrastructure building organisation that seeks to accelerate the transition to a new economy by building the power of social movements - because without strong social movements we lack the power we need to win. We deliver trainings, develop resources, facilitate collaboration and work in partnership with key movement allies, especially in the climate, housing and migration movements. Our focus is on strengthening the organising, communications and strategy skills of social movement organisations, as well as deepening movement alignment, as we believe these are key to building collective power. As part of our work, we are looking to change the starting point in social movements from “what do we agree on” to “what can we win together?”
Purpose of this role
This role is the main point of contact for staff for all people & operations support. It is crucial in providing the systems and support that NEON staff rely on to do their best work by:
owning NEON people and operations policies and ensuring they are understood and applied consistently and equitably across the organisation;
guiding staff through people processes;
overseeing the smooth running of operations systems across the organisation.
What you’ll be doing:
Lead the full lifecycle of NEON staff, including recruitment, contracts, onboarding, ongoing management, and offboarding, while overseeing and supporting the Ops Assistant to run these processes. Lead on reviewing and improving people processes and ensure anti-oppression is embedded within them.
Manage HR systems and records, including contracts, payroll inputs, leave, training, appraisals, probations and policy implementation, ensuring processes are accurate, well maintained and completed on time by line managers.
Act as first point of contact for HR queries, taking ownership of NEON’s policies, processes, culture and employee relations. Advise staff and line managers on policies, accommodations, and support needs, conduct relevant HR meetings and escalate to the Director of Ops and People when appropriate.
Manage monthly payroll, submitting updates to the outsourced provider, checking accuracy of pension and other deductions, implementing pay increases and paperwork, and addressing staff payroll queries or signposting them to financial guidance.
Line manage the Operations Assistant to a high standard using the full spectrum of management tools and approaches e.g. mentoring, coaching, challenge and feedback using the feedback guidelines, more formal performance processes. Empowering them to thrive at NEON and perform their role excellently.
Oversee day-to-day operational support functions delivered through the Ops Assistant, including IT and systems, GDPR processes, office and facilities coordination, health and safety, staff event logistics and board logistics, ensuring tasks are completed on time and to a high standard, following NEON’s values.
Support the Director of Ops and People in developing and updating people policies, procedures, and practices, staying across emerging trends, and embedding a caring, anti-oppressive culture through organisational development projects such as internal comms, team guides, manuals, and frameworks.
Maintain core organisational administration, including Companies House filings, insurance renewals, subscriptions, and shared organisational inboxes.
Participate or lead on Operations projects as agreed, (e.g. HR systems, data protection, health and safety), with clear scope and prioritisation.
Actively lead on the enhancement of the Ops Peer Support Network’s community of practice as part of implementing the network strategy.
Play an active part in the whole NEON team, contributing to organisation-wide plans
Who you are:
HR & people ops experience: You’ve worked in HR or people operations before and are confident managing the full employee lifecycle — recruitment, contracts, onboarding, performance, leave, payroll coordination and offboarding. You can hold these processes end-to-end and keep them accurate, consistent and compliant, whilst ensuring they align with the values and ways of working.
Operational systems & improvements: You’ve held responsibility for systems like HR platforms, shared drives, IT tools or project management software. You’re confident in improving how things work and embedding changes so they actually stick and work for people.
Strong organisation & reliability: You’re highly organised, detail-focused and someone who gets things done. You can manage multiple recurring processes (like payroll cycles, HR records and compliance tasks) and keep everything on track without things slipping.
Line management experience: You’re a skilled and confident line manager, and able to support with feedback, development and performance. You know how to balance care with clarity and accountability.
First point of contact for HR & ops support: You’re comfortable being a go-to person for staff questions on HR, people and operations. Supporting staff and managers with clear, practical guidance and handling sensitive issues with care, confidence and professionalism.
Working knowledge of compliance areas: Good understanding of core compliance areas such as UK employment practice, data protection and health and safety. You know how to apply these in a proportionate, practical way that fits a small organisation.
Self-directed and collaborative: You’re able to manage your own workload and priorities, whilst working naturally across teams, actively building relationships, sharing responsibility, and making sure work is joined up rather than siloed. You’re comfortable holding your own while staying deeply connected to the wider organisation and what others need from you.
Proven understanding of anti-oppression work and commitment to tackling all institutional forms of oppression, bigotry and exclusion
An affinity with NEON’s aims, objectives and organisational values of solidarity, generosity and respect.
We know that people from certain backgrounds and identities are often excluded in progressive movements and we’re committed to doing what we can to correct this.
So:
We particularly welcome applications from marginalised groups, especially people of colour and other ethnic minorities, people who identify as LGBTQIA, Disabled people and those who identify as working class or have done so in the past.
We know the work goes way beyond "diversity", it's about making the space inclusive too. So we are continuously working on that at NEON. So far this includes tangible things like a flexible work policy so people have genuine flexibility around where and when they work and a 28 hour week as standard; a gender-neutral parenting/leave policy, an anti-oppression strategy which is held at senior level given how important it is to the organisation. It also includes the day-to-day work of creating psychological safety for everyone at NEON and celebrating the wisdom of black, indigenous, queer, Disabled and other cultures in the way we work and behave
There are no formal education requirements for this role. As long as you can show us you have the skills we don’t mind where you got them from! Also important to us is your potential to learn and grow in the role so even if you don’t have 100% of the skills listed we want to hear from you.
We build capacity & infrastructure to accelerate the transition to a new economy.



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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!
Position: Assistant
Location: South of England (hybrid working with London/UK wide travel as required)
Contract type: Flexible (full or part-time, contractor/employed)
Salary: Up to £30,000 pro rata depending on experience
WHO WE ARE.
Can Do is a start-up using digital technology to create social change. We work across addiction, mental health, homelessness, poverty and justice to help people access and navigate support. We are small, practical, and focused on building something that works for people facing disadvantage.
THE ROLE
This role supports founder Mark Johnson with day-to-day organisation, preparation, communication, and follow-up. It is a hands-on role and could be suited to someone early in their career who wants an opportunity to grow, learn, and be part of building something from the ground up. You will help bring order, structure, and clarity to a fast-moving environment.
This is a development role with real responsibility. You will handle communications, organise information, prepare materials, conduct basic research, and make sure Mark has what he needs to stay up to date and move projects forward.
WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR
· Someone who can absorb information quickly and think clearly
· Naturally organised, structured, and meticulous with detail
· Interested in social justice, politics, history, and the wider world
· Someone who wants a meaningful opportunity to learn and be part of a start-up journey
· Open, curious, and willing to develop new skills
· Calm and steady
· Someone who enjoys creating order and helping things run smoothly
· Based in the South of England, and willing to travel
· Comfortable using digital and AI tools, with an interest in personal and professional development
WHAT YOU’LL DO
· Communication support: Draft emails, prepare short notes, and help keep Mark up to date with actions and priorities
· Organisation: Keep diaries, documents, and information in meticulous order
· Meeting support: Join conversations, take clear notes, track actions, and ensure follow-up happens
· Research: Collect short summaries, stats, and key information about our sector (addiction, mental health, homelessness, poverty, justice)
· Fundraising and bids: Assist with drafting, formatting, and preparing proposals and applications
· Documentation: Prepare simple business cases, summaries, or briefing papers
· Operations: Support basic bookkeeping tasks, receipts, and expense organisation
· Learning and development: Take on a variety of new tasks as skills grow
SKILLS & QUALITIES
• Strong academic ability and curiosity
• Excellent written communication skills
• Ability to organise information clearly and maintain structure
• Strong attention to detail and pride in accuracy
• Interest in social justice and willingness to understand the issues we work on
• Ability to learn quickly, listen well, and adapt as the organisation develops
• A steady, reliable attitude
EQUALITY & DIVERSITY.
Can Do welcomes applications from people with lived experience of social challenges. We are committed to ensuring diversity and inclusion in our recruitment process and workplace culture.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We're hiring: Legal Assistant (Employment)
The Work Rights Centre is looking for an enthusiastic and well-organised individual with passion for social justice and aspirations to expand their legal skills to join our ambitious charity. This is an ideal opportunity for a candidate with a strong sense of justice, who values impact on people’s lives, learning, and who has excellent organisational and administrative skills. We can accommodate part-time, flexible and remote work, and offer enhanced pension, annual leave and sick pay benefits.
The role
The successful candidate will provide excellent administrative support to our Employment team of legal advisers and solicitors. This is a busy and varied role that on any day may include assessing employment clients, collating evidence bundles, booking consultation appointments or taking notes at hearings. You’ll use your excellent administrative, communication and time management skills to ensure that cases remain on track, documents are well-organised and clients are updated on case developments. Above all, this is a real opportunity to support vulnerable workers, while learning the ins and outs of daily legal work.
Please download the job description for full responsibilities and complete person specifications.
About you
You are either working towards or have completed a qualifying law degree (LLB or GDL)
You will also have:
Why join us?
How to apply
Please send your CV and Cover Letter by Sunday, 19th July and don’t hesitate to reach out with any queries about this opportunity.
Work Rights Centre is a charity dedicated to helping migrants and disadvantaged Britons access employment justice
This role will play a pivotal role in supporting Galop to achieve its mission to support LGBT+ victims and survivors of abuse and violence in the UK. You will work alongside another Executive Assistant to provide administrative and project support to the Co-CEOs, as well as supporting the Chair of the Board, Trustees, and Senior Leadership Team as needed. You will work closely with Galop’s Co-CEOs and the wider senior team to ensure the efficient and effective running of the executive office. You will proactively manage both internal and external demands, as well as supporting the Co-CEOs with some of their key projects, such as implementation of the strategy, high-level fundraising and culture development.
This is a remote role, with the ideal candidate being available in person in central London on an ad hoc basis. This position is part-time and we are open for this role to be undertaken in either 3 or 4 days per week, and can show flexibility with working hours.
Your duties will include:
Executive Support & Office Management
Governance & Board Administration
Strategic Planning, Projects & Performance
Stakeholder Engagement & Communications
Professional Standards
Please download the job description attached for further information about the role.
Closing date is Wednesday 15 July, 10am.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job Title: Administration Assistant
Contract: Temporary
Location: Regent’s Park, London NW1
Job Purpose: To administer the CEPC’s offices and office systems in order to support an efficient and smooth-running working environment for its operations.
MAIN FUNCTIONS
· Assistance with the day to day administration and running of the Commission
· Dealing with initial enquiries from telephone, e-mail and personal callers on all aspects of the Commission’s work
· Welcome visitors to the office and ensure all visitors are dealt with courteously.
· To administer office cash and credit card transactions through the till.
· To issue replacement resident parking permits as appropriate.
· To issue visitor and contractor parking permits.
· “house-keeping”; including premises opening and closing routines, setting up spaces for events and meetings, posting mail, refreshments for external meetings and visitors.
· Observing appropriate levels of confidentiality at all times.
· Any other reasonable duties as instructed.
SKILLS REQUIRED
The post holder must have a methodical approach and be well organised but be prepared to adapt to events plus be flexible in dealing with people and situations.
The post holder must be able to:
· Deal in a patient, calm, courteous but firm manner with residents and their agents
· Understand, record and convey information
· Demonstrate good written and spoken English
· Apply information technology skills including Word and Excel
· Work as part of a small team in a practical, flexible and co-operative style
Join the award winning Independent Society of Musicians
Central London - Assistant to the Chief Executive and Assistant Company Secretary
28 hours per week – Circa £45K pro rata
The award-winning ISM is the dynamic, change making professional body representing musicians. With a current membership of over 11,000, the ISM is known for its wide range of services to its members from legal to health and wellbeing. We are also known for our campaigning work on issues from music education to AI and Brexit.
The ISM is now looking for a highly experienced Administrator and Secretary to work alongside the Chief Executive. You will have very strong administrative skills as well as advanced knowledge of using Microsoft office packages such as Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint. You must have experience of ensuring good governance at Board level including preparing Board papers and drafting and circulating Board minutes. This is a critical part of the role as well as drafting a wide variety of correspondence.
You will also be responsible for aspects of risk management such as health and safety. The Chief Executive is a senior leader in the music sector so you will need to be able to demonstrate absolute loyalty, discretion and confidentiality as well as excellent common sense and good judgement.
If possible you should have a music background.
You will have at least 5 years’ experience working in Governance/ Administration or as a PA/ Secretary and will be used to working to competing deadlines with high levels of accuracy. You will be joining a professional staff team who are based in Bayswater, London. The role is 28 hours per week.
For a full job description for this role please visit the ISM website.
To apply please send a CV and covering letter saying why you are right the person for the job to membership team email address.
Closing date is Monday 20th July at 9.30am. Interviews will take place face-to-face and applications generated by AI will not be considered
The Independent Society of Musicians (ISM) is the UK’s professional body for musicians and a leading subject association for music.


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Hours: 37.5 (part-time or job share is not available for this position).
Salary: £25,000
Location: Primarily office‑based in Hemel Hempstead however, hybrid working may be offered where appropriate and agreed
Reports to: Senior Events & Community Fundraiser
Requirement: Access to a car is essential
Are you looking for a role where no two days are the same? This could be it.
We’re looking for an enthusiastic and organised individual This is an entry-level role ideal for someone looking to launch their career in the charity sector. No prior professional experience in fundraising is required, as full training will be provided.
As our Events & Communications Assistant, you’ll be right at the centre of everything we do - helping deliver engaging events, creating content that connects with people, and bringing our work to life.
You’ll work closely with our Fundraising & Communications team to plan and deliver events, promote them across digital channels, and ensure everything runs smoothly behind the scenes. From coordinating logistics to posting on social media and supporting supporter communications, you’ll play a key role in making things happen.
This is a hands-on role that includes the practical delivery of events. You’ll be involved in setting up and packing down, transporting equipment, and supporting on-site logistics. This can include lifting and moving equipment, putting up gazebos and stands, and driving the event van, so a good level of physical fitness is important.
About you
· You’re super-organised and able to juggle multiple priorities with ease
· You’re proactive, positive and ready to roll your sleeves up
How to apply
Read the full Job Description & Personal Specification.
We will not accept a general CV for this role. Instead, please fill in the DENS Application Form and include your Supporting Statement.
We’re recruiting on a rolling basis and will close this vacancy once a suitable candidate is appointed. We aim for an August hire for a September start, so early applications are strongly encouraged.
Please advise us should you require adjustments to be made for you at interview.
Extra info re benefits……
Why join DENS?
You’ll be part of a supportive, friendly, and dedicated team of fundraisers who foster a collaborative "One Team, One Goal" culture. We value and celebrate every member's contribution, ensuring you thrive in our positive working environment. Enjoy flexible working arrangements that support your work-life balance, along with ongoing training and development to enhance your skills. Your fundraising efforts will directly contribute to creating positive change and making a lasting impact in our community.
Benefits include:
About DENS
Our aim is to be the first port of call for people in Dacorum who are facing homelessness, poverty and social exclusion; to support and empower them to take the next positive step in their lives, secure and maintain a long-term housing option and be an active member of their community.
We ensure individuals have access to temporary and short-term accommodation, and individuals and families have access to emergency food and provisions. We provide a range of services so that people can develop the resilience, skills, and confidence to take the next step in their lives.
To help rebuild the lives of vulnerable people in Dacorum who are facing homelessness, poverty and social exclusion.



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The British Academy – the UK’s national body for the humanities and social sciences – is seeking a Publishing Assistant to join our small publishing department and provide key editorial and production support with our publications.
The role
The Publishing Assistant will be responsible for supporting the timely delivery of publications by assisting with the editorial processes for book publications and the Journal of the British Academy.
Your role will involve building excellent working relationships with authors, editors, and key stakeholders and managing time effectively while undertaking day-to-day publishing administration. You will manage proposal submissions, organise peer reviews, and keep publications moving by tracking deadlines and chasing updates where needed. You’ll be in regular contact with academics and colleagues, so being clear, professional, and approachable in your communication is key.
This role would suit someone who is early in their publishing career or looking to move into academic publishing who enjoys working with people and managing processes. A demonstrable interest in the humanities and social sciences is essential. Previous experience in publishing is beneficial but not required.
The ideal candidate will be highly organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively. You will have excellent attention to detail and strong written communication skills, with the ability to engage professionally with a range of stakeholders. You will be comfortable working independently and able to confidently use your initiative to anticipate issues and find solutions.
You will work with three other members of the Publishing team, as well as liaising with colleagues in the Communications Directorate and the Academy’s Publishing and Conferences Committee.
About the Academy
The British Academy is the UK’s national body for the humanities and social sciences, established by Royal Charter in 1902. We mobilise these disciplines to understand the world and shape a brighter future. Today’s complex challenges can only be resolved by deepening our insight into people, culture, and societies. With a Fellowship of around 1,700 leading national and international academics, the Academy invests in researchers and projects across the UK and overseas, engages the public with fresh thinking and debates, and brings together scholars, government, business, and civil society to influence policy. The Academy currently has five directorates: Communications & Marketing, Development, Policy, Research, and Resources, plus a small Governance & Fellowship team.
Working at the Academy
Our senior management team has worked with staff to foster a culture of collaboration, respect, and empathy, in which all contributions are recognised as we work towards our common goals. Our people strategy and working practices focus on building strengths and sharing insights, with learning and development, wellbeing, and equality, diversity and inclusion at the centre of how we operate as an organisation. Investing in our staff and encouraging a healthy work/life balance is central to our success as we move forward and continue to grow.
Terms and conditions
The British Academy is based at 10–11, Carlton House Terrace, London SW1, a Grade 1 listed building. We offer a competitive benefits package, including a 35-hour working week, with hours and location worked flexibly under our hybrid working policy; 34 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays; a subsidised canteen and an excellent occupational pension.
Hours: Part-time, four days per week, fixed-term contract for 12 months.
How to apply
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds in line with our commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment, promoting equal opportunity, and addressing under-representation. We will make reasonable adjustments to support disabled job applicants and offer an interview to those meeting the minimum selection criteria.
To apply and to see the full job description and our workplace values, please click the Apply button to access the Applied recruitment platform.
Closing date: Noon on 17 July 2026.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Coordinate annual calendar of volunteer training events
· Work in partnership with the Volunteer Development Manager to understand volunteer recruitment needs across services and the wider team.
· Liaise with services teams to plan and develop the calendar of volunteer training events, both in person and virtual.
· Manage relationships with training venues ensuring desired dates are secured early in line with event requirements and budgets.
· Proactively research new training venues which meet accessibility requirements.
· Work with team members taking a lead on volunteer training delivery to ensure all training materials are up to date and relevant training packs/goodie boxes are distributed to trainees.
· Liaise with trainees to ensure confirmation paperwork is completed in a timely manner and needs relevant to training are met.
· Keep accurate records and maintain database records to ensure services teams are kept up to date with trainee information and any changes to event attendance.
· Circulate post-training communications to help ensure new volunteers are onboarded in a timely manner.
· Collect and distribute feedback from trainees to ensure quality of delivery is maintained to a high standard.
· Lead, sustain and develop strong and effective working relationships across the Back Up team.
Manage volunteer applications and requests
· Work with Volunteer Development Manager to ensure application process is kept up to date and is easily accessible to prospective volunteers.
· Liaise with potential volunteers, following up on expressions of interest, providing triage, answering queries and providing information relating to roles which may be relevant and of interest to encourage applications.
· Maintain database records ensuring swift distribution of applications to services team
· Support the Volunteer Development Manager to identify areas of potential efficiency and improvement in working practices in the recruitment, training and onboarding processes.
· Work across the wider team to understand and support volunteer requests, proactively approaching active volunteers with projects and opportunities for them to get involved.
· Coordinate volunteer request opportunities with volunteers and volunteer managers to ensure requests are fulfilled to raise awareness of Back Up’s services.
Other duties and responsibilities
· Maintaining accurate records on the database, adhering to all relevant policies and procedures.
· Be a ‘Data Champion’, leading by example on the importance of good data practice and hygiene, and using the system to its best efficiency.
· Raise awareness of volunteer opportunities via external websites e.g. GoVo, NHS Volunteering.
· Work as a team, consulting with others to ensure you give and receive high quality support.
· Other duties as required by the Volunteer Development Manager.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential:
· Excellent planning skills and disciplines with demonstrated experience in the management and coordination of tasks and events.
· Highly organised. Able to manage time effectively to balance competing priorities.
· Excellent interpersonal skills, tact and diplomacy to relate positively to stakeholders and promote good relationships.
· Ability to communicate confidently with people at all levels.
· Exceptional skills and confidence in the use of a range of computer software and database solutions.
· Able to build constructive positive relationships with external and internal contacts to achieve results.
· A commitment to quality with an eye for detail, excellent written, verbal and presentation skills
· Highly computer literate and a competent user of charity fundraising databases; able to generate reports for analysis
· Strong team working orientation; collaborative, flexible and supportive
· A creative and proactive approach to all areas of work
· Ability to represent Back Up appropriately to service users, senior managers and members across partner agencies.
· Knowledge acquired through experience or training.
· Commitment to continued professional development.
· Willing and able to work occasional evenings and weekends and to travel when required
Desirable:
· Experience of managing projects
· Personal experience of spinal cord injury and the issues affecting people
· Understanding of spinal cord injury and/or disability issues
How to apply:
• Please Note: We currently review application only through Charity Jobs ATS. Please apply through Charity jobs as we will not be accepting offline applications.
• Charity Jobs will ask you for a CV & Cover Letter (saying why you want the job and explaining how you meet the criteria in the job description. This statement is crucial; CVs alone will not be accepted).
• Please complete equal opportunities form on charity Jobs. This form will be kept separate from your application and not viewed by the recruiting manager. It is used to help us assess the diversity of our applicants to ensure our processes are fair to all. It is optional to fill in, but it will help us improve and maintain high standards.
At Back Up, our vision is a world where everyone affected by spinal cord injury can reach their full potential.

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About the role:
This is a chance to help turn potential into possibility for people who have too often been locked out of opportunity.
At Single Homeless Project (SHP), we know that rebuilding a life is about more than housing. It is also about confidence, connection, skills, purpose and access to the right opportunities at the right time. Our Achieving Potential programme supports people across SHP to access learning, volunteering, training, education and employment, and this role will help strengthen and grow that offer so it is more connected, visible and accessible.
As Project Coordinator, you will coordinate the day-to-day delivery of the programme, keeping activity planned, information up to date and communication clear across teams, participants, volunteers and partners. You will help maintain the programme prospectus, manage enquiries, track engagement and outcomes, and support participants to move between opportunities in a way that feels joined up and meaningful. You will also help build relationships with colleges, employers, training providers and community organisations, opening up new routes for people to build skills, confidence and independence.
This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who enjoys making things happen, bringing structure to growing work, and creating the systems and relationships that help good ideas become real, lasting opportunities for people. At SHP, you will be supported to grow in the role through regular supervision, access to learning and development, and opportunities to build your skills in programme coordination, partnership working, impact reporting and inclusive service delivery.
Hybrid working for the role means 3 days in our SHP offices and services with opportunity to work from home around this.
About you:
About us:
We’re London’s leading homelessness charity – and we get things done.
In a city where hundreds are forced into homelessness every day, our work has never been more needed or more challenging. And we’re not shying away. We’re rolling up our sleeves to make change and helping over 10,000 Londoners every year. We prevent homelessness, provide safe places to live and give people the opportunity to rebuild their lives and transform their futures. And we never give up.
We’re here for Londoners wherever they are on their journey. We start with trust, building relationships that help people feel safe, supported, and ready to move forward. Every day, we put people first in everything we do, challenging injustice and barriers that keep people from the safety, stability and opportunity they deserve. We stand alongside people as they rebuild and shape a future that feels their own.
Joining Single Homeless Project means joining a team that’s bold, compassionate and determined to do better for the people we support and for each other. You’ll work alongside colleagues with lived experience, in a space that’s trans-inclusive, disability-friendly, and actively striving to be anti-oppressive and equitable.
We’re not perfect, but we’re real. We listen. We learn. And we push forward, together. Because this isn’t just a job. It’s a chance to lead with empathy, spark change, and help build a London where no one is left behind.
Important info:
Closing date: Sunday 12th July at midnight
Interview date: Wednesday 22nd July at SHP Head Office in Kings Cross
Please note there will be a second stage interview for suitable candidates
This post will require an Enhanced DBS check to be processed (by SHP) for the successful applicant.
Please note applications are reviewed for AI use in application questions. Applications with insufficient/without current right to work or requiring sponsorship will not be accepted or progressed.
Preventing homelessness, transforming lives.



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