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Our amazing team at Alana House, are looking for an Assistant Key Worker to join our Women’s Community Project team.

Would you like to make a lasting difference to women facing multiple disadvantages?

Our award-winning trauma recovery service empowers and enables women to access the support they need.  

Position: Assistant Key Worker, Women’s Community Project

Location: The role is based at Alana House in Reading, our Alana House service covers the communities of Berkshire, Oxford City and South Oxfordshire and travel may be required across all locations.

Contract: Permanent full time – 37 hours per week Monday to Friday.  

Working pattern to be agreed within the hours of:  Mon and Tues 8.30am-5pm | Weds 8.30am-7pm | Thurs 8.30am-5pm | Fri 8.30am-4pm

Salary: within the range of £25,878  to £28,557 per annum 

Alana House is PACT’s flagship community project that uses a holistic approach to support and empower women. We offer a confidential, women-only, non-judgemental space and our services are delivered for women by women to ensure a safe, comfortable and trauma informed environment for those accessing support.

About the role:

As an Assistant Key Worker, you will work closely with the Alana House team to support service delivery and help create a welcoming and safe environment. You will focus on developing practical skills, actively supporting clients while learning best practice and building your experience through a range of learning opportunities to help you to grow in the role.  

No day is the same at Alana House and your activities may include:

· Responding to phone calls and welcoming visitors to the service

· Supporting service user events and activities

· Liaising with a range of other professionals and partner agencies, promoting collaboration and advocating for clients’ needs

· Supporting clients across a range of holistic recovery pathways

· Co-facilitating groups and helping to manage our community café 

About you:

As an Assistant Key Worker, you will bring professional, personal, or academic experience of supporting people experiencing multiple disadvantages. You will also have a professional interest in domestic abuse and supporting people in, or at risk of entering, the criminal justice system. You will understand the importance of maintaining professional boundaries and be committed to delivering high quality, person-centred support. With a willingness to learn, you will be supported through comprehensive training and ongoing development opportunities will be provided.

Please visit our website and apply today to join a collaborative and dedicated team who are part of something truly meaningful.

You can find out more about Alana House here Alana House Women's Community Project | PACT

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Alana House and ask for Sabina, Alana House Manager, you will find the telephone number on the job advert on our website.

Early applications are encouraged as we may review and appoint on an earlier basis if a successful candidate is secured.

Closing date: 4pm, Friday 21 August 2026

All opportunities with PACT are based in the UK, and you must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Trainee Support Worker, Assistant Family Support Worker, Children’s Assistant Support Worker, Assistant Domestic Abuse Worker, Assistant Recovery Worker, Assistant Support Worker, Teaching Assistant, Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA), etc.

Safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do at PACT. We have robust measures and best practices in place to safeguard and protect the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we take pride in maintaining outstanding safeguarding standards.

Anyone joining our team is subject to PACT’s safer recruitment pre-appointment enquiries, including a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS). The role description provides information on what our safer recruitment enquiries include and the level of DBS required to work in the role.

ALDER HEY CHILDRENS CHARITY

Job title: Philanthropy Assistant

Salary: £26,848 - £31,439

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Location: Mix of home working and office based (office is at Alder Hey, Liverpool). Hybrid working available.

About us

Alder Hey Children’s Charity raises vital funds to help make Alder Hey Children’s Hospital a truly world-class, patient-friendly hospital for the 450,000 patients and families we care for every year.

The charity helps to fund a range of activities and projects that are designed to enhance and improve the lives of our amazing young patients. This includes the funding of specialist medical equipment to ensure our brilliant surgeons and clinical staff have the most up to date and cutting edge technology available and funding hi-tech distraction equipment designed and proven to reduce pain and anxiety in our patients. We also fund a range of programmes and special projects such as our ward musicians, our on-site magician and the play specialists we have on every ward.

About this role

This is an exciting opportunity for a Philanthropy Assistant to join the Charity team here at Alder Hey, the UK’s busiest Children’s Hospital.

The postholder will work closely with the Philanthropy Support Lead to provide operational support and administration for the team, including events, donor meetings and visits, mailings, prospect research, data and use of the charity CRM (Salesforce).

We’re looking for a flexible team player with previous administration experience. You’ll also be self-motivated, proactive, detail-oriented and great at building relationships. If you’re excited by the sound of this, we’d love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities will include:

Events 

• Support the delivery of events; from individual visits and tours of the hospital for donors, private dinners, through to larger events such as Gala Balls. 

• Build strong relationships with colleagues and clinicians in the Trust to support, coordinate and plan tours and events. 

• Greet and steward visitors to the hospital and guests at our events.

• Help to prepare event briefings for Charity and Trust colleagues, so that all participants understand their role and contribute effectively. 

Administration, Processes and Data 

• Provide administration support for the philanthropy team ensuring all work is of a high standard, professional and accurate. 

• Writing and sending out personalised letters and cards. 

• Diary management, minute taking and meeting organisation. 

• Keeping the charity’s supporter database accurate and up to date. 

• Support with preparing data for philanthropy mailings and event invite lists.

• Use the CRM to support with the delivery of the Mid Value Programme. 

• Undertake prospect research, ensuring all processes are compliant with our privacy policy, data protection legislation and prospect research best practice. 

Other Duties  

• Be an outstanding advocate for Alder Hey Children’s Charity in line with the core values of the organisation. 

• Be an active and supportive member of the Alder Hey Children’s Charity team, contributing to the team’s development and working collaboratively with colleagues and volunteers.

• Attend and support events run by fundraising teams where required, including occasional out-of-hours working. 

• Gain and maintain an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the charity’s work, priorities and future plans. 

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information.

Our Values

At Alder Hey Children’s Charity, our values guide how we work. Being courageous, working together, showing passion and embracing creativity enables us to support the hospital in delivering the very best care for young patients and their families.

Courage

We try new things, take risks and innovate. We speak up, take accountability and act with responsibility.

Together

We work as one team, sharing knowledge and learning. We partner with patients, families, supporters and colleagues.

Passion

We are passionate about what we do and inspire others.

Magic

We are creative, fun and child-led, creating special moments and going the extra mile.

Additional Information

In April 2025, the charity adopted a four-day working week policy. Staff previously working 37.5 hours now work 30 hours across four days, maintaining full pay while supporting a better work-life balance.

This job description outlines the general nature of the role and is not exhaustive. It may be subject to change in line with organisational needs.

Alder Hey Children’s Charity will make reasonable adjustments where required and is committed to equal opportunities and safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.

The post holder will be required to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure check.

How to apply

You can apply by clicking the link below. Applications must include your CV and a covering letter (no more than one side of A4) which answers the following questions:

· How do you meet the person specification? If you don’t exactly meet all of the role requirements but have transferable skills please do consider applying and provide details as part of your answer.

· Why do you want to work for Alder Hey?

Additional information is included within the Job Description and Person Specification. 

Closing date: Monday 3 August 2026

Interviews will be held in person at Alder Hey on Thursday 13 August

Job title: Executive Assistant

Directorate: Executive

Salary: Circa £33,000 per annum

Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week

Closing date: 27 July 2026

Permanent or Fixed Term: Permanent (Two roles available)

About Us

Yorkshire is one of the regions hardest hit by cancer. Together, we can change this.

Yorkshire Cancer Research is a charity dedicated to funding research so that you and those you love live longer healthier lives, free of cancer.

Thanks to supporters, the charity funds vital cancer research and pioneers innovative new services for people with cancer. These life-giving medical breakthroughs are helping more people survive cancer – in Yorkshire, and beyond.

As an inclusive employer, our aim is to ensure our workforce reflects the rich diversity of our region. We believe a diverse workforce is vital to us taking action to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer more effectively in Yorkshire. We offer equal opportunities regardless of race, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnerships.

We’ve got a strong set of values that inform everything we do, and we’re looking for people who are aligned with these. As a Executive Assistant, you will put people in Yorkshire at the heart of everything you do, unite with colleagues and other organisations in this cause, and dare to think big and bold to make positive solutions happen.

To find out more about our values and how important they are to us, please read the role profile linked above.

The Benefits

We offer a wide and generous range of benefits designed to support our employees through every stage of life. To read about these, please see the benefits section of our Careers Page.

The Role

As a Executive Assistant, you will be part of a small team delivering high quality, confidential and proactive administration support to the Directorate.

The Executive Assistant’s main duties will include diary management, meeting coordination, preparation of presentations, reports and minutes. Your ability to plan ahead, prioritise tasks, and take on ad hoc duties will be crucial in ensuring the seamless operation of the team.

To thrive in this role, you must demonstrate exceptional organisation skills, flexibility and be experienced in interacting confidently at a senior level.

Specifically, you will:

• Support the nominated Director(s) with their day-to-day duties through effective diary scheduling and management, preparation of meeting agendas and minutes, booking travel and accommodation and other ad hoc duties, deputising and covering for other Executive Assistants as required.

• Undertake a range of administrative tasks for the Directors and support with the prioritisation of workload.

• Support the Directors with management of internal and external stakeholder relationships including drafting written correspondence.

• Arrange and attend departmental meetings including the preparation and circulation of agendas, minutes and actions.

• Arrange other internal and external meetings where required, which could include liaising with Trustees and other third parties, preparing agendas and minutes and monitoring follow-up actions as required.

• On a daily basis, monitor and track emails and actions pending.

• Assist the charity’s Directors with the completion of all official company records and regulatory documentation as required.

• Use the charity’s HR System as required to monitor and approve annual leave on behalf of the charity’s Directors, ensuring compliance with current charity policies.

About You

To be considered for this role, you will need:

• To be ideally educated to A Level or able to demonstrate relevant equivalent experience.

• To have significant experience working in a similar role providing executive support at Director level.

• To have expert proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and experience using a range of platforms and databases including CRM systems.

• To have experience of working with AI platforms to create efficiencies with work processes.

• To have exceptional organisational skills and ability to manage a diverse workload, conflicting priorities and tight deadlines.

• To have excellent interpersonal skills, an empathetic and adaptable communicator who inspires trust and confidence at all levels.

• To have proven ability to assimilate, record and convey complex information accurately and efficiently.

• To be diplomatic and discreet, and have high standards of confidentiality.

• To have excellent attention to detail ensuring accuracy and quality of work in all tasks including preparation of documents, scheduling of meetings, proof-reading communications and other administrative tasks.

Application

Before applying, please read the full role profile linked above.

Yorkshire Cancer Research is a responsible and flexible employer. We welcome any discussion for flexible working at the interview/offer stage where we will consider an individual’s circumstances against the needs of the charity.

We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates from all backgrounds. If we can make any reasonable adjustments to support your application please contact us.

Asylum Matters is looking for a dynamic campaigner & policy manager committed to upholding the rights of people seeking asylum in Yorkshire & Humber and across the UK at a critical time.

Asylum Matters plays a significant role in working towards positive change for refugees and people seeking asylum. We are a small team based around the UK, working locally and nationally with an extensive network of partners to advocate for progressive change in the asylum system. We work with frontline organisations and people with lived experience across the UK on a range of issues that affect people in the asylum system. The Yorkshire & Humber Campaigns & Policy Manager will work with the grass roots organisations and established Asylum, Refugee and Migrants rights organisations across Yorkshire and Humber, and the amazing lived experience campaigners to drive change locally. They will also provide specialist policy resource to Asylum Matters nationally, sitting across our four national campaigns around asylum justice, accommodation, asylum support and working rights. Helping us respond to government policy proposals and develop and support our sectors approach to a progressive asylum system.

We are a facilitator of collaboration and joint action. Our work helps strengthen collective advocacy on asylum reform and ensures it is informed by the reality on the ground. We are rooted in communities and committed to playing our full part in shifting the narrative around asylum, and helping our communities develop their resilience and solidarity with people seeking asylum at the forefront of our work.

The successful candidate will work in partnership with local organisations and networks in Yorkshire & Humber to develop and implement strategies for achieving change locally and nationally. They will have experience of developing and delivering impactful campaigns that have achieved change. They will hold extensive experience in analysing and shaping asylum policy and support the policy work of Asylum Matters Nationally. They will be an effective communicator, able to build strong partnerships and work collaboratively with partners. They will be proactive, able to spot influencing opportunities and quickly mobilise support to respond to them. They will have a commitment to the vision of a fairer and more effective asylum system, and to empowering and working with those with direct experience of it.

We are particularly keen to hear from people with lived experience of the UK asylum system, anyone with lived experience who meets the essential criteria will be granted an interview.

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

Application Instructions

Please submit your current CV, plus a supporting statement that details how you have the experience to meet the essential criteria within the Job Pack attached. Please note we don’t accept general covering letters, failure to submit a supporting statement that details how you meet each of the 8 essential criteria will disqualify your application.

PR and Policy Officer

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced PR and Policy Officer to help secure high quality media coverage as well as supporting policy development and political influencing work.

Position: PR & Policy Officer

Location: Bradley, Huddersfield/Hybrid

Hours: Part-time, 27 hours per week

Salary: £30,000 - £32,000 pro rata dependant on experience

Duration: Permanent

Benefits: Include 26 days paid holiday (rising to 30 days with service increments) plus 8 bank holidays, Personal Pension Scheme, Healthcare Cash Plan, Employee Assistance Programme, Staff Awards Scheme, Company Sick Pay Scheme, Flexible working patterns

The Role

The role is critical to ensuring that the organisation is at the forefront of the debate on early years education and childcare.

Working with the PR & Policy Manager, you will take responsibility for monitoring media coverage, creating engaging content for press releases and news features, as well as supporting the Director of Policy and Communications with stakeholder engagement and policy research.

Responsibilities include:

• Support the PR & Policy Manager to deliver the media relations strategy
• Identify and create print, broadcast and digital opportunities for maximising the reach and impact of key messaging
• Support work of the Director of Policy and Communications to increase awareness of early years policy priorities among politicians across all parties
• Develop work programmes and undertake research to explore policy issues
• Liaise with press and media contacts to maximise positive exposure and coverage across UK national and trade media
• Manage the day-to-day operation of media and policy contacts
• Support in finding suitable nurseries as case studies and spokespeople for the press and broadcast media
• Assist with internal and external speaking engagements
• Write and produce material for a range of member communications.

About You

As PR and Policy Officer, we are looking for someone who will bring enthusiasm and creativity to the role. You will be educated to degree level or have gained equivalent experience working in a similar role. You will have outstanding communication skills, have experience of writing for diverse audiences (e.g. newsletters, social media content, briefing papers, press releases) and have excellent editorial and proofreading skills with consistent accuracy. You will also possess strong data analysis skills to draw results, trends and conclusions from qualitative or quantitative data sources.

To apply you will be asked to submit your CV along with a covering letter detailing how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the requirements of the role.

About the Organisation

The organisation is a national charity and membership association specifically for nurseries working in partnership with nurseries, local authorities, national government and a range of partners to develop an environment in which early learning and care can flourish.

The organisation is committed to a policy of equal opportunities and is actively opposed to discrimination in society.

You may have experience in areas such as PR Officer, Policy Officer, PR and Policy, PR and Policy Executive, Public Affairs Officer, Planning Policy Officer, Public Affairs and Policy Officer,  Public Relations Officer, Planning Policy Officer, Public Relations and Policy Officer, Marketing Officer, Communications Officer, Marketing and Communications Officer, Marketing and Communications Executive, Marketing and Communications Assistant, Marketing and Communications Policy Officer, Social Media Officer, Digital Marketing Officer, Print Media, Broadcast Media, Media and Policy Officer, EYF.

Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client – Not For Profit People. 

The Bone Cancer Research Trust has invested close to £12 million in research funding since our inception in 2006, with commitment accelerating rapidly since our first dedicated strategy was launched in 2017. We offer a diverse portfolio of research grant funding, supporting research at all phases and researchers at all stages of their career. 

To maximise the impact of our work, we are now seeking an exceptional individual to provide administrative and coordination support across Research, Information, Support and Awareness. We are seeking a motivated and organised individual to hit the ground running as part of our busy charitable team. This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in the delivery of our charitable objectives and make a tangible impact on the lives of those affected by the disease. 

As an integral member of a cross-functional team, the post holder will support delivery across all charitable pillars and help ensure a joined-up approach to our work. 

A key part of the role will be to engage directly and build strong relationships with our research and clinical community, from sending welcome packs to supporting our yearly impact monitoring.

The role will also involve interacting with patients and those affected with primary bone cancer. This may be through sending information resources or support boxes or may include the planning and delivery of laboratory tours. 

Experience working in an administrative, process driven, or project delivery environment is essential. Knowledge and/or experience of medical charities would be beneficial but not essential. Working in health or research-related environments would be beneficial, but not essential.  The role will involve the use of the charity’s CRM database and Teamwork.  Experience in the use of these is beneficial; however full training will be given. Experience in organizing and delivering meetings and/or conferences would be beneficial. 

This exciting role will give the successful candidate the opportunity to learn about all aspects of a medical research charity, all whilst making a huge difference to people affected by primary bone cancer. 

Administrative Assistant

Fixed-Term Contract: 6 Months (Maternity Cover)
Full-Time Position

About the Role

Rooted Finance is seeking a proactive and organised Administrative Assistant to join our Operations Team on a 6-month fixed-term contract to provide maternity cover.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing organisation and play a key role in supporting the smooth running of our day-to-day operations. Working as part of a small and collaborative team, you will provide essential administrative support to the CEO, Board of Trustees, management team and wider organisation.

The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating meetings, managing diaries, preparing documents, taking minutes, maintaining records, supporting recruitment and onboarding processes, assisting with financial administration and helping to ensure effective office operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and secretarial support to senior leaders, including diary management, meeting coordination, agenda preparation and minute taking.
• Support the smooth running of organisational operations, including document management, filing systems, internal communications and office administration.
• Assist with recruitment administration, onboarding and maintaining accurate records.
• Support financial administration, including invoices, expenses, and reporting.
• Maintain office supplies, equipment and operational systems.
• Support compliance, audits, technology management, and the improvement of internal processes.
• Provide general operational support to managers and project teams as required.

About You

We are looking for someone who is organised, reliable and proactive, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities. You will have strong communication skills, a professional approach and the confidence to work independently while contributing positively to a small and busy team.

This role is ideal for someone looking to develop their administrative and operational experience within the charity sector while making a meaningful contribution to Rooted Finance’s work.

For full details about the role, responsibilities, and application process, please refer to the full Job Pack.

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.

Role: Superstore Retail Assistant

Location: York Foss Island Retail Park

Hours: 14 hours, Monday and Tuesday. 7 hours per day between the hours 08:30am - 7:00pm.

Role profile: Retail Assistant Superstore Role Profile

We are currently looking for a Superstore Assistants to join our Retail, Services and Operations team at our newly opened Superstore in York.

As a Superstore Assistant, you will support the management team and work alongside volunteers, playing an active part in running the department in which you are based. This includes stock management, merchandising, operating the till and providing excellent customer service.

You will need to be committed to creating a welcoming professional atmosphere and demonstrating the values of Yorkshire Cancer Research. You will also be a passionate and enthusiastic ambassador for the charity and its work.

To be considered for this role, you will ideally have worked in a retail environment, have a basic understanding of Microsoft Office programmes, good communication skills and the ability to motivate yourself and others.

The closing date for internal applications is 23 July 2026.

Please note that this position is a permanent position.

To apply, please submit a CV and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role via our careers page. Please read our privacy notice before applying. Please state when applying what days and hours you would like to work. 

About the role 

The Administrative Assistant plays a key role in supporting the effective delivery of services,  projects, events and member communications across the organisation. Working closely with the  Head of Services and colleagues across teams, the postholder will provide high-quality  administrative, project and operational support, helping to ensure services run efficiently and  members receive excellent support and communication. 

This is a varied role requiring excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, strong  communication abilities and the capacity to manage multiple priorities. 

Key Responsibilities 

Services Administration 

• Provide administrative support for the planning, delivery and evaluation of webinars and  online events.

• Support the production and distribution of Fragile Links, including content coordination,  proofreading, scheduling and publication processes. 

• Assist the Head of Services with the administration and project management of  conferences, events and service-related projects. 

• Maintain accurate project records, databases and documentation. 

• Updating information on the website when requested 

• Maintaining records and information on research requests 

Project Administration 

• Provide administrative support for partnership projects 

• Maintain accurate participant and project records in line with data protection  requirements. 

• Coordinate member communications relating to projects and programmes.

• Monitor participation, gather feedback and support project reporting. 

Membership and Member Support 

• Support colleagues with membership communications and messaging when required. • Assist with member enquiries and administrative requests. 

• Ensure member records are maintained accurately and confidentially. 

Volunteering and support groups

• Support the Head of Services managing volunteer requests and meetings

• Run induction meetings for new volunteers

• Manage and promote the support group meetings across the platforms

Cross-Team Administration and Support 

• Provide customer service support for the online shop, including responding to customer  enquiries and assisting with product updates. 

• Contribute to organisation-wide projects and initiatives as required. 

• Database administration

• Support fundraising administration tasks 

General Responsibilities 

• Work collaboratively with colleagues across all teams. 

• Maintain accurate records and databases in accordance with organisational policies and  GDPR requirements. 

• Undertake other duties appropriate to the role as reasonably required.

Person Specification 

Essential 

• Experience in an administrative, project support or coordinator role.

• Excellent organisational and time management skills. 

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy. 

• Willingness to speak to people over the phone and respond to enquiries.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and competing priorities. 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills. 

• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and database/CRM systems.

• Experience maintaining records and handling confidential information.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 

• Commitment to providing excellent customer and member service. 

Desirable 

• Experience working within the charity, membership or health sector.

• Knowledge of Donorfy, Wordpress and digital communication platforms.

• Understanding of the needs of people living with long-term health conditions or  disabilities. 

Please note that the successful candidate will be required to undergo a fully enhanced DBS check,  prior to commencing employment with EDS UK. 

Application process 

Please send your CV, together with a covering letter outlining how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the role .

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. 

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.

Crisis is the national charity for people experiencing homelessness. We have embarked on our 10-year strategy for ending homelessness. We know it is not inevitable. We know together we can end it.

We are now recruiting the team that will deliver Crisis at Christmas 2026. This unique project mobilises a huge volunteering effort to provide warmth, companionship and vital services in temporary centres across London to people facing homelessness.

Vacancies: We are hiring for x3 vacancies on the Christmas team

Contract: Fixed Term Contact – starting 9 September 2026 until 31 January 2027

Hours: 35 hours per week (some rota’d working to cover weekends and bank holidays over Christmas period) 

Salary: £31,354 per annum

Location: Canning Town Warehouse, Unit 4 SEGRO Park, London E16 4ES - three days per week onsite. Additional days and locations across London will be required during the Christmas period when our sites are operational.

About the role

Project Assistants play a key role in delivering a range of services that ensure our guests have a safe and happy Christmas.  From healthcare and catering to advice and wellbeing services such as arts and crafts and salon, our services can make a real difference. You will support with the recruitment and management of Crisis at Christmas volunteers and external partners to help deliver services, ensuring teams have all the information and equipment they need. This is a varied role including processing volunteer applications, creating comms materials, managing and communicating schedules, organising training, organising and setting up kit, ensuring our teams of specialists have the equipment and materials they need as well as getting stuck in and helping out directly once our centres open. 

This is great role to kickstart your career in the charity sector, as well as in project management or events roles.

About you 

To be successful in this role you will have…

· Experience of providing administrative support and general office duties in a busy events or project-based environment

· Excellent spoken and written skills to communicate effectively and confidently with a wide range of audiences

· Ability to prioritise tasks and work to tight deadlines in ambiguous or challenging situations 

· Good attention to detail to ensure accuracy in tasks

· Experience of customer service and ability to deal with high volumes of enquiries via phone and email in a professional and friendly manner 

· Proficient IT skills and the ability to use data in order to work effectively and collaboratively

· A positive and proactive mindset, coupled with a strong willingness to contribute to and support the success of the project

You may have experience running events or working on busy projects or have experience in a busy customer service or administration environment.  You should have an interest in the charity or homelessness sector and a commitment to Crisis’ purpose and values. 

Please see the full Job Pack linked below, for a full list of requirements for this role. We realise that long lists of criteria can be daunting, and you may not want to apply for a role unless you feel 100% qualified. However, if you feel you have relevant examples to answer the screening questions, we encourage you to apply.

We believe diversity is a strength, and our aim is to make sure that Crisis truly reflects the communities we serve. We are actively working towards our organisation being a place where everyone can thrive and make their best contribution to our mission of ending homelessness for good. We know that the more perspectives, voices, and experiences we can bring to this work, the better. We particularly welcome applications from people who have lived experience of homelessness, and people from all marginalised groups, communities, and backgrounds. 

Working at Crisis 

Our values, Bold, Impactful, Collaborative and Equitable, are at the heart of everything we do as we continue in our mission to end homelessness.

Our staff, members and volunteers are vital to getting the right government policies in place, providing breakthrough services, and building a supportive community. We’ll lead by example to nurture a positive and ambitious workplace guided by ending homelessness.  

As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including: 

· A competitive salary. Please note our salaries are fixed to counter inequity and we do not negotiate at offer stage.

• Interest free loans for travel season ticket, cycle to work, and deposit to secure a tenancy. 
• Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8.5% 
• 28 days’ annual leave (pro rata) which increases with service to 31 days and the option to purchase up to 10 additional days leave. 
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay.
• Wellbeing Leave to be used flexibly 
• And more! (Full list of benefits available on website) 

Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience, and career. 

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Closing date: Tuesday 21 July 2026 23:59

Interview process: Competency-based interview + written task.

Interview date and location: Interview slots will be available Tuesday 4th- Thursday 6th August at our Canning Town office. It will not be possible to schedule an alternative date for interview.

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Registered Charity Numbers: E&W1082947, SC040094 

Shop Manager - Kimberley Shop (Nottingham)

Permanent

37 hours/week (5 days out of 7)

£25,760 per annum

Location: Kimberley (Nottingham)

Benefits include but not limited to:

-36 days' annual leave, inclusive of flexible bank holidays, increasing with length of service

-Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

-We match up to 8% pension

-Free counselling service

-Opportunities to develop and widen your skills

-2 days of paid volunteering time per annum to support another part of the organisation

-Free parking, if applicable

About us

The Children's Society has been helping children and young people in this country for over 140 years. We deliver essential local services that provide safe, trusted support to children and young people during times of significant need.

We run over 100 retail shops covering the whole of the UK - every one of these shops play a vital role in our mission to providing support to children and young adults. Every day we're changing the lives of children in this country for the better - and with your help, tomorrow we can be there for even more.

About the role

This role sits within our Retail Domain, which transforms donated goods into vital income to support young people across the UK. You'll play a key part in our Kimberley shop, Leading & supporting, a team to deliver excellent customer service, community engagement, and income generation.

We're looking for a confident and motivated individual with the ability to drive income. You will be expected to lead a group of diverse volunteers and an Assistant Shop Manager

Key Skills and Competencies:

The required skills and competencies for this role are:

-Retail Management Experience

-Retail Experience

-Excellent Customer Service

It would also be an advantage if you have any of the following skills and competencies:

-Volunteer Management

-Managing Stock/Merchandising

-Ability to use systems such as Word, Excel and EPOS Tilling Systems

Closing date: Midnight on 28th July

Interviews: TBC

The Children's Society is committed to safeguarding and protection of the children and young people we work with. As such, our safer recruitment process includes a Basic or Enhanced DBS check, 2 years of references, and additional vetting checks relevant to the role. We have a comprehensive range of policies and procedures in place to promote safeguarding and safer working practices across all areas of our organisation.In support of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, shortlisting is carried out on an anonymised basis. Personal details are hidden from the shortlisting panel, and candidates are referenced by a candidate number only. As part of this process, we ask that your CV is anonymised before submission - this means removing personal information such as your name, contact details, age, and any other identifying details.

AI tools can support your application but only when used appropriately. You're welcome to use them to improve clarity, structure, and research. However, overuse or misuse (e.g. inventing experience or using AI during assessments) may lead to rejection at any stage. We want to hear the real you - authenticity matters

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Interim PA to CEO & Office Manager
The Child Poverty Action Group
Six-month fixed term contract
London/ Hybrid, 3 days in the Old Street Office, 2 days remote

Are you a highly organised, adaptable professional who thrives on variety, enjoys working at the heart of an organisation, and can confidently juggle competing priorities?

Charity People are thrilled to be recruiting for CPAG to find them an Interim PA to CEO & Office Manager, who can join the team before the end of this month to work for a six month interim period. This is a unique opportunity to play a central role in supporting the Chief Executive, Board of Trustees, and wider team during an exciting period.

The Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) is the leading charity working to end child poverty in the UK. For over 60 years, CPAG has combined award-winning research, policy expertise, and campaigning with practical frontline support to improve the lives of children and families facing financial hardship. Working closely with governments, professionals, and communities, CPAG drives change at both a national and local level, helping to create a society where every child can thrive, regardless of their background. Joining CPAG means becoming part of a passionate, collaborative team committed to making a lasting difference to millions of children and families across the UK.

This is a broad and varied position where no two days are the same. You will act as a trusted partner to the CEO, provide governance and board support, oversee key office operations, and contribute to people and culture activities. Charity People are looking for a capable, proactive generalist PA to CEO/ Office Manager with excellent organisational skills, sound judgement, and the ability to keep multiple workstreams moving forward.

Reporting into senior leadership, you will become a key point of coordination across the organisation, helping ensure that strategic priorities, governance requirements, and operational activities run smoothly. You will support an established CEO who has led the organisation for many years and values a collaborative, practical, and solutions focused approach. Working closely with trustees, senior leadership colleagues and staff across both London and Glasgow offices, you will help maintain strong communication, effective governance, and efficient day-to-day operations.

The organisation employs around 70 staff and offers a flexible, hybrid working culture. The successful candidate will be expected to work from the London office a minimum of three days per week.

Key responsibilities for this role include;

Governance and Board support

• Act as Secretary to the Board of Trustees, coordinating the annual programme of Board and Committee meetings
• Prepare and circulate agendas, papers, and meeting documentation
• Take accurate minutes and maintain action logs to ensure decisions are tracked and progressed
• Support trustee recruitment, induction, and ongoing development
• Maintain governance policies and review schedules
• Support governance projects and continuous improvement initiatives

Executive support to the CEO

• Provide proactive diary management and confidential administrative support
• Coordinate senior leadership and strategic planning activities
• Track actions arising from Senior Management Team meetings
• Support communication between the Board, leadership team and external stakeholders

People and culture support

• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and employee development processes
• Line manage the People and Culture Officer

Office and operational management

• Oversee the smooth day-to-day running of the London office
• Coordinate facilities management and office systems
• Lead on Health & Safety activity, including risk assessments and compliance arrangements
• Maintain effective information management and filing systems, including SharePoint
• Help ensure staff have the resources and support they need to work effectively

If you would like to learn more about this fantastic, and flexible work opportunity, please apply with your CV without delay. If shortlisted, you will be asked to create a supporting statement as part of the application process.

Interviews will take place w/c 20^th July, with the view of starting no later than the 27^th July for a short handover period with the current postholder.

Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of 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 know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.

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: 

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. Maintain core organisational administration, including Companies House filings, insurance renewals, subscriptions, and shared organisational inboxes.

9. Participate or lead on Operations projects as agreed, (e.g. HR systems, data protection, health and safety), with clear scope and prioritisation.

10.  Actively lead on the enhancement of the Ops Peer Support Network’s community of practice as part of implementing the network strategy.

11. 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:

1. 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.

2. 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.