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Unifrog’s mission
We’re on a mission to level the playing field when it comes to young people finding and applying for their next step after school. We're achieving this by bringing all the available information into one single, impartial, user-friendly platform that helps students to make the best choices, and submit the strongest applications. We also empower teachers and counsellors to manage the progression process effectively.
Our outlook is global - we work with schools and universities all over the world, from the US to New Zealand, and from Italy to Hong Kong. We want to make it so that young people can compare every opportunity taught in English, wherever it is in the world, and have all the support they need to make successful applications.
We have a clear social purpose, and we’re hugely ambitious. We already work with over half of UK secondary schools, and more than a thousand international schools. We are growing rapidly in terms of the number of our customers, in terms of how much they use our platform, and in terms of the breadth of products we offer.
Our team is at the heart of our business and it is integral to our success. We work hard to foster a culture of openness, happiness and innovation, and we commit to helping every individual learn and grow so that they can reach their full potential. We want to hire talented people, whatever their background. If you are excited by our mission and are ready to work hard, please don’t hesitate to apply. We look forward to hearing from you!
We believe in the power of diversity. If you are from an ethnic minority background, we would like to strongly encourage you to apply. In advance of applying if you have any questions about working at Unifrog, please contact our Recruitment Lead (details on our website).
The role and responsibilities
As People Lead, you will play a key role in supporting Unifrog employees to work at their best. You’ll help us to retain a happy and effective team by developing great relationships with team members and making sure that all our internal systems and processes are as efficient as possible.
Your key responsibilities:
People operations
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Review, improve, and automate our people processes, including engagement and retention, as well as our people platforms and tools.
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Develop, update, and communicate our policies and the employee handbook, ensuring they reflect current laws and best practices.
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Collaborate with our People Assistant to manage and maintain Bamboo - our HR system.
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Maintain employees’ electronic people files, ensuring documents are filed efficiently and that employee data is up to date on Bamboo.
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Update and track employee time off.
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Support the Head of People Operations by maintaining key HR metrics and reporting to support data-driven people decisions.
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Support the onboarding and offboarding processes.
Employee experience
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Learning and development:
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Using Learnerbly, track and encourage high-quality usage of our training budgets.
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Continually review our professional development policies and processes to support this high take-up.
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Promote and set up mentorship, shadowing, coaching, and cross-team learning opportunities.
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Coordinate year-round, team-led training sessions, including an annual “Learning at Work Week”.
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Facilitate team training as needed.
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Plan and implement stand-alone People projects to improve employee experience (e.g. employee engagement, recognition initiatives).
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In time, help collate feedback from team surveys and work with the People and Leadership teams to put ideas from the team into action.
Unifrog support
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Monitor and manage our People inbox, being the first point of contact for queries and requests from the team (1 day a week equivalent).
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Book hotels, conference rooms and training courses for other teams.
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Work with the Finance team to support the expenses process.
Equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI)
At Unifrog, everyone is responsible for creating an equitable and inclusive place to work. In addition, each person on the People team also has specific EDI responsibilities which link to their role.
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Work with the Head of People Operations to:
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Support with EDI projects such as EDI data collection and progression initiatives.
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Develop and implement new policies and processes that promote inclusion at all levels of Unifrog (e.g. support for returning to work after parental or long-term sick leave). Make sure that these policies and processes are consistently applied across the team.
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Regularly review our current policies and processes to ensure they’re inclusive and equitable.
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Working together
You’ll work closely with our current People team, including our: Recruitment Lead, additional People Lead, People Assistant, Internal Communications and Events Lead, Head of People Operations and People and Operations Director. You will also work with our Finance team on a regular basis when processing expenses and making bookings.
You’ll have regular contact with people across all of our teams, and you should build great professional relationships with team members to deliver an excellent employee experience.
You’ll be line-managed by the Head of People Operations.
What we’re looking for
Essential:
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Strong written and verbal communication skills.
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Personable and able to build great professional relationships with multiple stakeholders.
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Ability to manage sensitive employee information, maintaining confidentiality.
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Excellent attention to detail.
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Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
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Excellent project management and organisation skills.
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Experience of managing multiple and competing priorities.
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Experience of managing HR administration processes linked to the employee life cycle, including new starter paperwork, contract changes, and leavers.
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Comfortable working both as part of a team and independently, and happy to ask for support when it’s needed.
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Proactive attitude and willingness to get stuck in.
Desirable:
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Experience managing an HR system, ideally BambooHR or similar.
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Experience analysing and presenting people data.
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CIPD Level 5 qualification, or working towards it.
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An interest in education, careers and development.
Benefits
On our jobs page you’ll find a full list of the benefits we offer our team. Here’s a snapshot:
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Mission focussed
Join one of Escape the City’s top 1% employers and help transform careers and destinations in schools.
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Be part of a growing company
Become part of a committed, dynamic, and growing company. We want to build our team for the long term: if you do well, we will do our best to make sure you want to stay at the company for a long time.
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Grow individually
Professional development is important at Unifrog. You will define your own 6-month objectives and will be supported by your line manager and the rest of the team to achieve them. You will have an annual training allowance to spend on what you need to grow and progress.
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Have impact
Influence the company’s direction: we love to promote great ideas, wherever they come from.
Key details
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£38,000 - £42,000 per year dependent on experience (Grade B).
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Full time.
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Split your time between home and our office in Hoxton, London (a minimum of 2 days per week).
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28 days paid holiday per year (plus bank holidays).
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Working hours are 8:30am to 4:30pm, or 9:00am to 5:00pm Monday to Thursday, and 8.30am to 4:00pm or 9:00am to 4:30pm on Friday.
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Start date: as soon as possible, though we will be flexible for the right candidates.
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We can only consider candidates who have the right to work in the UK.
Application process
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Deadline: 10:00am (BST) on Friday 21st August 2026.
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We may need to close applications early if we receive a lot of interest. As long as you’ve already started applying, we’ll give you 48 hours’ notice of the deadline changing - so if you’re thinking of applying, please start an application so we can keep you updated.
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Stage 1: Application form (~1 hour)
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Visit our website to upload your CV and complete the questions below:
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Please note that we do not review CVs at this stage of the application process, so please be as specific as possible about your experience.
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With reference to examples of your recent experience, what would make you an excellent candidate for this role? (250 words)
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Tell us about a time you created or improved a process. What problem were you trying to solve, what steps did you take, and how did you know it was successful? (250 words)
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Stage 2: Phone interview (15 minutes)
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Stage 3: Video call interview (1 hour)
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Standard Q&A from a panel of three, including questions about your experiences and how these relate to the role, and scenario questions based on common situations you might face (plus time for your questions).
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Phone interviews will be held throughout the application window. Video call interviews will be held w/c 7th September 2026.
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Your answers are an opportunity to let us know more about your motivations and experience. While we understand that candidates might want to use AI to improve parts of their application, we strongly encourage you to write your answers independently.
Please note, we compare all answers to an AI generated answer. Where we suspect AI has been used to write the majority of the answer, this will be taken into consideration when scoring
Inclusion and diversity at Unifrog
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How we communicate
Within the company we try to foster a culture of innovation, and a happy working environment, both because this is the right thing to do, and because we think this results in the most effective team. To this end we believe in open communication, celebrating successes, supporting each other, not being afraid to be wrong or to fail, and promoting good ideas wherever they come from.
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Embedded EDI
As a platform that supports teachers and students from a huge variety of backgrounds it’s important that our team and leadership reflects this diversity. This is something we are actively working towards and prioritising. We embed diversity, equity and inclusion across everything we do, continually evaluating policies and practices to make sure they are inclusive and equitable.
To make sure everyone’s voice is heard and people have the opportunities to learn to be better allies in the workplace, we encourage the team to share what they’re celebrating, facilitate training and group discussions, and seek regular feedback about what more the company could do to help people feel included.
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Recruitment processes
To ensure that our recruitment process is consistent and fair, we anonymise your application and therefore do not see your name, personal, educational or professional background. We also randomise the order of responses so that it’s less likely that a candidate is advantaged or disadvantaged by where their answers appear compared to other candidates.
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.
Working within Baobab's welcoming and dynamic admin team in our Therapeutic Community, the Engagement and Administrative Assistant is a dual role. In your Admin assistant role you will provide comprehensive administrative support to operational, research and advocacy teams. In your Engagement Assistant role, you will lead on developing a successful programme of youth activities at the Baobab Centre (as Baobab Youth Activities Coordinator) and will focus on prioritising young people’s engagement in advocacy and research.
Please read the attached Job Description & Person Specification plus the Clinical Context and Model document, attached to this add.
The Baobab Centre is a non-residential therapeutic community that offers support to young survivors of human rights abuses seeking refuge in the UK
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: People and Culture Assistant
Team: People and Culture
Location: London, Cardiff, Edinburgh or home based with a requirement to travel.
*This role sits within a pay grade with a pay range of £27,694 to £43,642. The salary on appointment will be set at the lower end of the pay range, to a maximum of £30,463 depending on the candidate's skills and experience. This approach aims to ensure fair compensation for new hires while maintaining alignment with the structured pay scale for the role.
Context and purpose of role
This role will support the People and Culture team in providing a high-quality people experience for volunteers and employees. This role is far more than just administration.
You’ll be a pivotal member of the team, being highly organised, flexible and supporting team members to achieve their objectives, whilst consistently maintaining high levels of customer service to the whole organisation.
The team is a centre of excellence and a resource that drives and supports the organisational strategy and work of other teams by:
· Providing a fantastic people experiencefor our volunteers and employees.
· Attracting and retaining high calibre people.
· Embedding our culture and values in all elements of our work.
· Growing and developing our people.
· Rewarding and recognising our volunteers and employees appropriately.
Key responsibilities
Operational excellence
· To lead and deliver outstanding administration and advisory support throughout the journey of all employees and volunteers at the Ramblers.
· Proactively respond to first line internal and external queries, seek a resolution and (where needed) refer to appropriate person in the team.
· Engage and proactively develop excellent working relationships with employees and volunteers across the organisation.
· Proactively manage all data in our People systems, ensuring complete accuracy.
Employee and volunteer journey
Coordinate all aspects of the employee and volunteer journey including:
· Deliver and support a sector-leading recruitment and onboarding experience for all our volunteers and employees in conjunction with key stakeholders across the Ramblers.
· Management and development of our application tracking system to attract key talent.
· Coordinate resources to ensure relevant materials are available to support volunteers, employees and their managers throughout their Ramblers journey.
· Responsible for supporting the performance management and development of our people.
· Manage the learning and development platform and support learning and development projects and activities.
People systems and data management
· Ensure that all people related documentation is completed accurately and stored appropriately.
· To manage the input and maintenance of people data on relevant systems, ensuring that records are accurate, updated and errors identified and resolved.
· To ensure the processes, tools and resources available on Rambler’s systems are accurate, user friendly and support a great user experience.
· Input, manage and interpret data to support the creation of reports to enable data led decision making.
· Support the co-ordination of our people surveys and action plans.
Payroll and contractual
· Responsible for the collation, preparation and checking of payroll information for all new starter and leaver information, pay changes, position changes etc, for submission to payroll for processing.
· Maintain good knowledge and understanding of all relevant policies and procedures relevant to the role and keep up to date with employment legislation.
· Responsible for the administration of our benefits programme.
Co-ordination activities
· Assist in preparing notes, reports, presentations, and spreadsheets as required
· Manage the team inbox(s), logging, dealing with and responding to queries regarding people opportunities, work experience, feedback, etc. and referring relevant queries to other colleagues or teams as appropriate.
· Provide administrative support for larger team projects and activity, for example, employee surveys or volunteer recognition events.
· Support the creation and development of inspirational employee and volunteer events and meetings.
· Create peer support opportunities for employees and volunteers so that they can share experiences and learn from each other.
General
· Undertake such other duties as may be required of the post.
· Maintain a consistently high level of service to our customers. Ensure high levels of confidentiality and credibility are always delivered, whilst being both proactive to the Ramblers needs, priorities, and deadlines.
· We operate a hybrid working model. The postholder will be expected to attend our London Bridge office for up to two days each month to take part in team meetings and collaborative working. There is also the opportunity to work from the office on additional days if preferred.
The person
Knowledge and Experience
· Experience of working as a people or volunteering assistant role in a fast-paced business.
· Experience of administering payroll.
· Developing strong, collaborative relationships with a range of stakeholders.
· Ability to deal and proactively manage conflict and/or difficult situations between people.
· Experience of People systems/ Customer Relationship Management Systems and Microsoft office suite.
· Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
· Strong organisation skills and the ability to balance multiple demands.
· Ability to maintain confidential information and treat sensitive matters appropriately.
· Ability to balance multiple demands and a strong attention to detail and accuracy to data management.
· Ability to work collaboratively at all levels across the Ramblers and with external agencies.
· Understanding of employment legislation and how it applies to the Ramblers.
· Part qualified or interest in pursuing the CIPD qualification.
Personal Attributes
· Committed to the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion.
· Resilient with the ability to work under pressure and to tight and competing deadlines.
· Flexible and able to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
· Drive to do a great job provide a great employee experience.
· Detail-oriented and methodical in approach.
· A solutions focused approach to work and managing relationships.
· Proactive and resourceful, with a positive and resilient attitude.
· Willingness to undertake training (CPD) to ensure skills and knowledge are up to date.
Values and Behaviours
Our values are the core principles that guide us daily in our work and our membership of the Ramblers. We all share the passion that walking is for everyone and by living our shared values we can ensure the Ramblers is an organisation to be proud of. Our values will earn trust for the Ramblers brand which will allow us to open up a world of walking opportunities for even more people.
Inclusive
We make everyone feel welcome and part of the Ramblers community. We make sure we all feel respected and accepted and know our contributions make a difference in achieving our mission.
Inspiring
We strive to inspire people through the way we act and the things we say. We channel our passion and ambition so others are moved to help us achieve our mission.
Empowering
We empower and encourage each other to make a positive contribution to our teams and the Ramblers. We do all we can to make sure everyone has the ability, and feels confident, to take action.
Responsible
We take responsibility for ourselves and those around us seriously, by always acting in a safe and supportive way. We care about the environment and make sure we do what we say we will do.
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.
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!
We're looking for an enthusiastic and highly organised HR & Executive Support Assistant to support a high quality people function at IHP. This part-time role combines HR administration with wider organisational and executive support, offering a varied and rewarding opportunity within a small charity that is making a significant impact around the world.
IHP’s vision is to see a world in which all suffering due to lack of healthcare is eradicated. Our Christian faith underpins all that we do. It motivates us to care for those in need, and give our best in all circumstances, as an expression of God's love. We serve the poor in health without regard for ethnic or religious background, focusing on where the need is greatest.
About the role
The HR team is responsible for a broad range of functions supporting our 24-strong staff team and trustees. The HR & Executive Support Assistant will play a key role in delivering effective HR administration while also providing wider administrative support to help ensure the smooth running of the organisation.
Working closely with the Director of Finance & Resources, our outsourced HR Consultant and the Finance & Administration Officer, the postholder will support the employee lifecycle, maintain HR systems and records, coordinate training and wellbeing activities, and help ensure HR processes are delivered accurately and efficiently.
Alongside the core HR responsibilities, the role will provide support across a range of central organisational activities, including supporting with office administration, governance, trustee administration, staff meetings and events, maintaining internal systems and records, and assisting with cross-organisational projects led by the Senior Leadership Team.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, has strong organisational skills and wants to develop their HR career while gaining experience across the wider functions of a small, collaborative charity.
We're looking for someone who can:
- Support all areas of HR administration and people processes under the direction of the outsourced HR Consultant and Director of Finance & Resources.
- Ensure HR records, systems and processes are maintained accurately, efficiently and confidentially.
- Coordinate staff training, maintain accurate training records and support employee wellbeing initiatives.
- Contribute to a positive staff experience by supporting managers and colleagues throughout the employee lifecycle.
- Provide high-quality administrative support across the organisation, including governance activities, trustee administration, office management and organisational projects.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to help ensure the smooth and effective running of IHP's central support function.
Essential skills and experience
- Experience working in an HR administration role, or in an administrative role with significant HR responsibilities.
- Experience supporting recruitment, onboarding or other employee lifecycle activities.
- Experience maintaining accurate records, databases and administrative systems.
- Excellent administration and organisational skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Experience handling confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
Personal attributes:
- Empathetic, approachable, and discreet
- Strong communicator with the ability to build positive working relationships across the organisation
- Solutions-focused with a hands on, flexible approach
- A commitment to staff wellbeing, development and good HR practice
- Excellent judgement
- Committed to IHP's Christian Ethos and values
For further details regarding responsibilities and person specification, please see the job description.
IHP is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is committed to working and embedding diversity and inclusion in all aspects of our work, including recruitment and selection. We actively encourage applicants to inform us of any specific support or reasonable adjustments we can make in the recruitment process (eg for disability or neurodivergence) and will continue this conversation into employment, as appropriate.
Staff regularly spend time together praying for IHP’s work and there is an occupational requirement for the post holder to have a personal commitment to the Christian faith.
Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a meaningful mission with a strong values driven organisation
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rate for part-time hours)
- Health and wellbeing support through Unum help@hand
- Life Insurance and Critical Illness Cover
- Hybrid and flexible working options in a modern office near Chancery Lane Tube Station
Join a supportive and inclusive team where your skills are valued, your voice is heard, and you have the space to work independently and develop.
To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter of no more than two A4 sides setting out how you meet the person specification including the Occupational Requirement. Applications without a covering letter will not be considered. If you require any support with your application please call the IHP Office and select Option 2.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, therefore we encourage applications to be submitted at the earliest opportunity.
We want to see a world in which all suffering due to lack of healthcare is eradicated.


The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title People Assistant (Inc. L&D)
Duration Permanent
Hours 36 hours per week – Monday to Friday
Salary £27,000 per annum, plus pension and benefits
Location Homebased
Overall job purpose
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly organised individual in a supporting role to the People team. The role will assist with day-to-day operational tasks, providing managers and staff with effective administrative support in all aspects of Human Resources.
You will provide People generalist support for the full employee lifecycle, as well as support with the end-to-end recruitment cycle in line with The Churches Conservation Trust’s policies and procedures, best practice and legal requirements.
To be successful in this role, you must be able to work as part of a small team, whilst also independently and proactively completing tasks. Excellent communication and IT skills, accuracy and attention to detail are essential requirements.
We have recently published our TRUST values, which outline the behaviours and expectations that act as our foundations at CCT. We have attached the pack, outlining each value, which we will also be using as part of our shortlisting and interview process to find the right candidates that align with our values.
If you would like to apply for this role, please visit our recruitment portal to begin your application. You will be asked to submit a CV and a short supporting statement (max 2 sides A4) outlining why you’d like to apply and how you fulfil the person specification for this post, so you’ll need to refer to the job description.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 8am on Friday 14th August 2026
Please note: We will be conducting online interviews throughout this period and we reserve the right to close the role earlier if someone is found before the closing date.
As part of our recruitment process, we undertake candidate psychometric testing. If your application is successful and you are invited to interview, you will receive an email asking you to complete a series of activities, these need to be completed at least 2 days before your interview.
All successful applicants will be subject to a basic DBS, credit check, references and right to work checks.
We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer. Candidates who declare that they have a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the job will be offered an interview.
If you have any queries about this role, or if you have a disability and wish to request a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us.
We are an inclusive employer and offer equal opportunities to all regardless of an individual’s age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.
We are not a licensed sponsor at this time. Any offer of employment will be made subject to valid right to work in the UK being provided.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
People Assistant
Location: London, UK (Hybrid)
Contract: Fixed-term – 12 months
Hours: 22.5 hours per week
Salary: £29,512 gross per annum FTE / £17,707 pro rata R
Reporting to: Head of People (with oversight from the People Coordinator)
Saferworld is an independent international organisation working to prevent violent conflict and build safer lives. Our people are central to our mission, and we are committed to ensuring our systems, processes and staff experience support a high‑performing, values‑led and inclusive working environment. We are now seeking a People Assistant to provide high‑quality administrative, systems and coordination support across our People function.
About the role
The People Assistant will play a key role in maintaining accurate HR data, systems and records, supporting smooth and consistent employee lifecycle processes, and acting as a first point of contact for routine People queries. Working closely with the People Coordinator, you will support recruitment, onboarding, induction, contract changes, payroll updates, staff communications and wider People Team priorities. This is a varied role that suits someone organised, proactive and committed to strengthening employee experience across a global organisation.
Key responsibilities
People systems, data and records
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Lead day‑to‑day administration of People systems (including Cascade), ensuring accurate and timely updates.
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Maintain HR trackers, staff files, recruitment records, onboarding checklists, leave records and contract change documentation.
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Support preparation of routine people data, monthly updates and reports.
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Monitor data quality and follow up on missing information.
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Provide first‑line support on HR systems queries.
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Contribute to process improvements that strengthen accuracy, efficiency and compliance.
Support to the People Coordinator and employee lifecycle
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Provide coordination support across recruitment, onboarding, induction, probation, contract changes, leave processes and exits.
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Prepare adverts, schedule interviews, communicate with candidates and support reference checks.
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Draft HR letters, templates and documents for review.
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Support induction arrangements, systems access and onboarding documentation.
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Track probation, contract end dates, leave and exit actions.
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Assist with staff engagement, wellbeing and employee experience administration.
Processes, policies and internal platforms
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Support maintenance of People processes, templates and guidance.
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Keep People content on SharePoint and internal platforms accurate and up to date.
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Assist with policy updates and document management.
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Support audit recommendations, compliance checks and process improvement actions.
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Provide content for routine People communications and updates.
Payroll, compliance and administration
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Support accurate and timely payroll changes in collaboration with Finance.
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Assist with preparation and checking of employee change information and final pay inputs.
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Maintain confidentiality and ensure compliance with data protection and employment requirements.
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Track routine HR deadlines, training records and contract administration.
Team coordination and wider support
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Provide flexible administrative support to the People Team.
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Build effective working relationships across global teams.
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Support meetings, workshops and training sessions.
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Contribute to People projects and organisational priorities.
About you
You will bring:
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At least 2 years’ experience in HR, People administration or coordination.
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Strong systems and data management skills with excellent attention to detail.
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Experience supporting recruitment, onboarding and employee lifecycle processes.
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Good understanding of HR administration, confidentiality and data protection.
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Strong organisational, communication and coordination skills.
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A proactive, solution‑focused approach and willingness to improve processes.
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Ability to work collaboratively across teams and cultures.
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Commitment to Saferworld’s values, safeguarding principles and inclusive working culture.
How to apply
Apply through our vacancy portal on the Saferworld Jobs website. Please upload your CV and a covering letter addressing the person specification and explaining how your experience matches the requirements of the role.
Closing date: 20 August 2026
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive
Salary: £44,277 plus pension and excellent benefits
Location: Victoria, London
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Closing Date: Friday 21st August 2026
Interviews: Provisionally 1-2 September 2026
Charity People is delighted to be working in partnership with The Passage to recruit an Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive.
The Passage is one of the UK's leading homelessness charities, working to prevent and end homelessness through innovative services, strategic partnerships and practical support. Based in the heart of Westminster, The Passage combines frontline delivery with national influence to create lasting change for people experiencing homelessness.
This is a pivotal role providing direct support to the Chief Executive while also supporting the wider Senior Leadership Team, Board of Trustees and Governance Committees. Reporting directly to the CEO, you will play a central role in helping the organisation operate effectively and ensuring governance processes run smoothly.
Key Responsibilities
- Supporting the CEO with diary management, meeting coordination and correspondence.
- Organising and servicing Board and Committee meetings.
- Preparing and circulating papers and ensuring actions are tracked to completion.
- Taking accurate minutes at senior-level meetings.
- Supporting governance systems, trustee engagement, induction and development.
- Managing relationships with trustees, senior stakeholders and external partners.
- Assisting with strategic projects and high-profile organisational events.
- Acting as a key point of contact for the CEO and wider Executive Team.
About You
We are looking for an experienced Executive Assistant or senior administrator who can confidently operate at executive and board level.
You will bring:
- Experience supporting a CEO, Director or senior leadership team.
- Excellent minute-taking and governance administration skills.
- Strong diary management and organisational ability.
- Experience engaging with senior stakeholders, trustees or board members.
- Excellent judgement, discretion and confidentiality.
- A proactive approach and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
Whilst charity-sector experience would be beneficial, applications are welcomed from candidates with Executive Assistant experience gained in other sectors, including corporate, public sector and commercial environments.
Working Arrangements
The role is best described as hybrid but office-led, with an expectation of approximately 3-4 days per week in the Victoria office, alongside some flexibility for home working depending on business needs.
How to Apply
Please send your CV together with a supporting statement outlining your suitability for the role.
Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.
Are you an organised person with an eye for detail and a talent for keeping things running smoothly?
Bristol Cathedral is looking to recruit a part-time Administration Assistant to provide vital support to our Operations team. This varied and rewarding role will help ensure the Cathedral can fulfil its mission as a place of worship, welcome and community engagement in the heart of Bristol.
Working closely with the People Coordinator, Finance Assistant and Finance Director, you will provide administrative support across a range of areas including HR, finance, databases, compliance and general office administration. You will also play an important role as a first point of contact for staff, volunteers and visitors.
We are not looking for a specialist in one particular field. Instead, we’re seeking someone who is highly organised, comfortable using IT systems, able to manage multiple priorities, and keen to learn new skills. If you enjoy variety, take pride in accuracy, and like helping others, we’d love to hear from you.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Part time, fixed term contract with probation period
Power to Prosper is a national community wealth building programme, delivered by the New Economics Foundation (NEF) in partnership with a network of community hubs across the UK. The programme works to build community-owned economic power and challenge racial and economic inequality.
While we establish Power to Prosper as an independent organisation it is being incubated within the New Economics Foundation group and contracts of employment will be offered on a fixed-term basis only via NEF Consulting.
This is a hands-on Executive Assistant role providing direct support to the Executive Director (ED) and the wider Power to Prosper Senior Leadership Team. The role combines diary and executive support, meetings and events coordination, financial administration, and stakeholder liaison across NEF and the hub network.
Role: Executive Assistant
Hours of work: 0.7 FTE — 24.5hrs per week – Monday to Friday
Salary: Starting from £42,000 FTE
Location: Hybrid — London/South East with occasional travel to the London Office and Hub locations
Contract type: Fixed term contract ending 30th September 2028
How to apply
Deadline for applications: 12pm Tuesday 1st September
Interviews: First stage interviews offered online on 9th September 2026 with second stage in-person interviews on 17th September 2026, please ensure availability on both dates.
Start date: Must be available to start by November 2026
Please answer the following questions on a separate Word document and submit alongside your CV.
- Power to Prosper is entering a period of incubation as we establish ourselves as an independent organisation. What attracts you to this opportunity, and what experience has best prepared you to support senior leaders while helping to build an organisation, rather than simply providing administrative support? (250 words)
- Power to Prosper exists to build long-term economic power in Black and minoritised communities. Tell us about a time when your understanding of structural racism influenced the way you supported colleagues, designed a process, coordinated a project or helped an organisation work more effectively. What did you do differently, and what did you learn? (250 words)
Please also complete the equality and diversity monitoring form.
- Job description
- Equality and diversity monitoring form
You must be eligible to work in the UK, as we are unable to sponsor visas.
Inclusivity at Power to Prosper and NEFC:
Power to Prosper and NEFC wants to be an inclusive workplace with a diverse body of staff. We don’t want to conform to the traditional think-tank model where people from certain backgrounds are hugely under-represented. We know we have some way to go in this and are therefore genuinely keen to receive applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic people; women; neurodivergent people; disabled people; people who identify as LGBT+; people with experience of mental health problems; and people who identify as working class or have done so in the past.
Accessibility and Equal Opportunity
We value all candidates and are committed to equal opportunity. As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you during the application process, or would like information in an alternative format, please let us know.
We actively promote positive action to advance fairness and tackle underrepresentation within our workforce.
The New Economics Foundation works with people igniting change from below and combines this with rigorous research to fight for change at the top.

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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.
To provide support to the small Finance and Administration team at Heart Research UK.
The role is office based and for 22.5 hours per week, with working pattern to be agreed but must include Friday morning.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
· Assist the team in maintaining accounting records for both the Charity and the Trading Company
· Purchase Invoices – obtain relevant authorisation, code and process invoices onto Xero, produce and send remittance slips
· Process staff expenses onto Xero
· Create and upload payments on bank account
· Process all credit card transactions onto Xero
· Process expenses
· Arrange set up of new standing orders, direct debits and other regular payments
· Input any other income or expenditure onto bank as required
· To assist in uploading regular donations to Beacon
· Create sales invoices as required and maintain sales ledger
· Credit control – periodic review outstanding balances and chase overdue amounts
· Undertake general administration tasks including call handling, sending out mail and issuing temporary parking passes.
· Cover reception area in the absence of receptionist
· Undertake any other appropriate duties as requested
Person Specification
HRUK is an equal opportunities employer committed to providing equal opportunities for all.
You will be proactive, resourceful and a great team player.
You will be an excellent communicator to a variety of audiences.
You will have a genuine interest in the charity sector and a shared commitment to HRUK’s culture and values.
Please submit a CV and cover letter outlining how you meet the person specification.
We won't stop until there are no more deaths from heart diseases.
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Bristol Cathedral is recruiting two part-time Visitor Experience Assistants to help deliver an outstanding experience for everyone who visits the Cathedral.
Located in the heart of Bristol, the Cathedral welcomes hundreds of thousands of visitors every year. Whether someone is attending worship, exploring our history, enjoying a tour, supporting an event or simply seeking a moment of reflection, our Visitor Experience Team helps ensure they receive a warm and memorable welcome.
As a Visitor Experience Assistant, you will be at the heart of that welcome. You will greet visitors, answer questions, encourage donations and Gift Aid, support volunteers, promote tours and retail sales, and help maintain high standards across our visitor spaces. You will also support events and activities taking place at both Bristol Cathedral and the Lord Mayor’s Chapel.
We’re looking for people who genuinely enjoy working with others and take pride in delivering excellent customer service. Strong communication skills, a friendly and proactive approach, and the confidence to engage with a diverse range of visitors are more important than previous Cathedral or heritage experience.
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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!
Job Title:Programme Assistant
Reporting to: Senior Programme Lead
Location: North West
Salary: £23,514
Contract: Permanent, term-time only, full-time
Annual Leave: 50 days paid holiday each year which must be taken during school holiday
Power2 is a fast growing and energetic children and young people's charity that has supported 30,000 young people since 2001. We are based in the North West of England and London and deliver early-intervention asset-based programmes to children and young people who have mental wellbeing challenges and are disengaged from school and more widely. We are well-known for our accredited Teens and Toddlers programme and are supporting young people via Power2 Rediscover, an intensive 1:1 crisis response programme.
With our support, children and young people who are experiencing vulnerabilities and disadvantages improve their wellbeing, re-engage with school and learning, build networks and access opportunities.
We’re committed to equality and operate within a culture and structure that recognises diversity and strives to be fair. We live by our values of Brave, Expert and Passionate and we aim to have an entrepreneurial and flexible approach to work.
We are looking for Programme Assistants to support the management, set-up and smooth running of Power2 activities, including our Teens and Toddlers group programme.
Our new Programme Assistants will work as part of our team of Programme Leads and Programme Assistants working in school settings to support young people, their families, and school staff to ensure that at-risk pupils improve their wellbeing, make the most of their education, and improve their life chances. The successful candidates could be based in one school or travel between multiple schools.
Successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check (child workforce) and provide details of two referees.
Candidates are encouraged to apply even if your experience doesn’t precisely match the job description for this role. Your experience, skills and passion will set you apart so tell us your achievements, irrespective of whether they are personal or work-related and how this has shaped you, including things you’ve learnt along the way.
We are specifically interested to hear from applicants who have lived experience of the issues we seek to address (childhood experience of having low family income, being disengaged with school and learning, experiencing poor wellbeing/mental health, being care-experienced, involved in gangs and violence). It is also important to us that the people we hire do not discriminate. We believe in being inclusive and giving everyone an equal chance to succeed. Applications are welcome from all regardless of age, sex, gender identity, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, race, sexual orientation, transgender status or social economic background.
Please apply online with a CV and a personal statement. In your personal statement please describe how your skills and experience match the role description and provide your notice period. Your CV and personal statement are submitted on the second page of the application process. Applications without a personal statement will not be considered.
Diversity, Equality and Inclusion
Power2 strives to be a diverse and inclusive place where we can ALL be ourselves. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. We work to ensure that our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. If we can make the application process more accessible to you, please let us know.
Safeguarding
Power2 is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be required to have an enhanced DBS certificate (child workforce) in place. We may undertake an online search if you are shortlisted.
We believe every child and young person deserves the opportunity to thrive, even when things get tougher.
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Using Anonymous Recruitment
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Moss Side Millenium Powerhouse is a busy Youth & Community Centre located in Moss Side, Manchester. We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Finance Assistant to support our Business & Finance Manager. You will maintain accurate financial records, support payroll and bookkeeping. We are an independent charity, which operates a diverse range of youth activities, support services and hireable space. A lot of the work we do is with young people aged 8 -19 or up to 25 for those with additional needs offering provision during the day in school holidays and universal provision in the evenings.
Moss Side is a vibrant ethnically diverse area close to the city centre. We aim to meet the needs of our young people and their communities working inclusively using the principles and practices of informal education and community development.
Qualifications
AAT Level 2/3 or above (or equivalent experience)
Skills
Experience using QuickBooks or similar software is essential
Working knowledge of payroll processes is desirable
Knowledge of charity accounting and the Charity SORP framework is desirable
Understanding of charity VAT rules is desirable
Strong attention to detail and organisational skills is essential
Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively is essential
Good communication skills and a collaborative approach is essential
Must have the right to work in the Uk and willing to undertake a DBS check
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Build a resident-led network of community support on the Bourne and Tybalds Estates (in Holborn & Covent Garden ward). The project focuses on estates experiencing high levels of deprivation and inequality, supporting residents to develop skills, confidence and ownership so they can shape, deliver and sustain community-led activities, events and campaigns. Getting involved now offers the chance to shape the project itself and work with people to create a truly empowering, enriching project making a difference to people’s lives.
We are seeking someone who:
- Can engage with the community in an open, accessible and inclusive way to understand their needs
- Has experience involving volunteers in ongoing, active participation in their community
- Is confident organising themselves and others
Oriau: Rhan amser: 15awr yr wythnos dros gyfnod o 4 i 5 o ddiwrnodau | Cyfnod penodol: Blwyddyn o’r dyddiad penodi
Gradd B: £25,178 – £27,241 (pro-rata)
Dyddiad cau ar gyfer gwneud cais: hanner nos ddydd Sul 23 Awst
Rydym yn chwilio am Gynorthwyydd Gweinyddol brwdfrydig ac effeithlon i ymuno â’n sefydliad croesawgar sy’n prysur dyfu. Dyma gyfle cyffrous i gefnogi’r gwaith o gyflwyno ystod eang o weithgareddau ar draws sefyllfa academaidd, gyhoeddus a gwleidyddol Cymru. Mae’r swydd hefyd yn cynnwys cefnogi cyfarfodydd, gwaith cyfathrebu, a meysydd eraill yn CDdC wrth iddynt ddatblygu. O’r herwydd, mae’n cynnig profiad cyflawn, gwerth chweil, naill ai i weithiwr gweinyddol profiadol neu i rywun sydd awydd datblygu ei yrfa.
Mae hon yn swydd hyblyg, ran amser am gyfnod penodol o flwyddyn i ddechrau a bydd yn rhoi cymorth hanfodol i’n tîm bach a chyfeillgar i’n galluogi i gyflawni ein strategaeth pum mlynedd uchelgeisiol er budd Cymru. Rydym yn chwilio am rywun hyblyg, cefnogol a threfnus. Ar gyfer rôl lefel Cynorthwyydd, nid ydym yn disgwyl i chi fod â phrofiad sylweddol o waith blaenorol, ond rydym yn chwilio am rywun sy’n gallu ysgogi ei hun, sydd ag awydd i ddysgu, ac mae agwedd ragweithiol wrth gynorthwyo pobl eraill a dod o hyd i ddatrysiadau yn hanfodol.
Mae CDdC yn sefydliad dwyieithog sy’n cefnogi’r rhai sy’n siarad Cymraeg yn rheolaidd, yn ogystal â phobl sy’n dysgu’r Gymraeg ar hyn o bryd, waeth pa lefel. Nid yw bod yn rhugl yn y Gymraeg yn ofynnol ar gyfer y swydd hon, ond mae’r gallu i gyfathrebu yn y Gymraeg yn ddymunol, a’r parodrwydd i ddysgu yn hanfodol.
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Hours: 15hrs per week to be worked over 4-5 days | Fixed term: 1 year from appointment
Salary: Grade B: £25,178 – £27,241 (pro-rata)
Application deadline: midnight on Sunday 23 August
We are seeking a motivated and efficient Administrative Assistant to join our growing and welcoming organisation. This is an exciting opportunity to support the delivery of a wide range of activity across Wales’ political, public and academic life. The role also includes support for meetings, communications, and other areas within LSW as they develop. As such, it offers a great all-round experience, whether for an experienced administrator or someone looking to develop their career.
This flexible, part-time role is fixed term for one year in the first instance and will provide essential support to our small and friendly team – enabling us to deliver our ambitious five-year strategy to benefit Wales.We are looking for someone who is adaptable, supportive and organised. For an Assistant-level role we do not expect you to have substantial previous work experience, but we are looking for a self-starter with a keenness to learn, and a proactive attitude to assisting others and finding solutions is essential.
LSW is a bilingual organisation that supports active Welsh speakers and learners at all levels. Fluency in Welsh is not a requirement of this post, but the ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable, and a willingness to learn is essential.
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