Reception jobs

We’re looking for a hands-on General Manager to lead an exciting new social enterprise in Lambeth — combining a busy bike repair workshop with a welcoming community café.

This is a unique opportunity to run and grow a business that not only serves the local community but also supports people with mental health challenges and other barriers to employment to gain skills, confidence and move into work.

You’ll oversee the day-to-day running of the bike shop and café, balancing commercial performance with meaningful social impact. This is a varied, fast-paced role where you’ll need to be proactive, organised and happy to get stuck in.

Abbevilles Bikes is part of First Step Trust, a charity with over 30 years’ experience supporting people into employment.

Key responsibilities:

• Leading daily operations across the bike shop and café
• Managing a small team and supporting volunteers
• Driving sales and working towards financial sustainability
• Delivering excellent customer service and building local relationships
• Supporting on-site training and development activity

What we’re looking for:

• Experience managing a service, project or small business
• A hands-on approach and confidence taking ownership
• Strong organisational and people management skills
• A commercial mindset with a passion for social impact

You don’t need to be a bike expert — just a willingness to learn.

What we offer:

• The chance to build and grow a new social enterprise
• A supportive and friendly working environment

Islamia Girls’ School is a successful, independent secondary school in Brent, North West London. Rated “Good” by Ofsted, the school is rooted in a strong Islamic ethos and academic excellence. Our vision is to nurture well-rounded individuals through high standards, strong morals, and personal growth. With a warm, welcoming atmosphere and dedicated staff, we are proud to be a place many call a home away from home.

We are seeking an organised, professional, and committed School Receptionist to support the efficient day-to-day operations of the front office. This is a key role at the heart of school life, acting as the first point of contact for students, staff, parents, and visitors. The successful candidate will ensure high standards of administrative support, uphold confidentiality, and maintain a positive and welcoming environment for all stakeholders.

You will work closely under the supervision of the Deputy School Business Manager while also being expected to take initiative, prioritise tasks independently, and contribute proactively to the smooth running of the school.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality administrative and secretarial support to ensure the smooth functioning of the school office.
• Manage the school reception desk and telephone/email correspondence.
• Maintain accurate records, databases, and confidential files.
• Support the organisation of meetings, school events, and communications.
• Liaise professionally with staff, students, parents, and external agencies.
• Uphold strict confidentiality and contribute to safeguarding practices at all times.

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.

Location: Based onsite in Crisis Newcastle Skylight, City House, City Road, NE1 2AF

Contract: Part-time - 21 hours to be worked between Wednesday to Friday – working pattern as follows:

• Wednesday – 9am to 4:30pm
• Thursday – 9am to 4:30pm
• Friday – 9am to 4:30pm

Salary: £17,246 (£28,774 FTE) per annum

About the role

Demand for support for people experiencing homelessness is changing and we have a vacancy in our Engagement and Assessment service.

This service provides first line support to people experiencing homelessness, assessing their needs, identifying support, and collaborating with other staff and services to address their homelessness.

We need someone to join this team as a receptionist to increase our capacity to respond to new and existing members of Crisis.

As the first point of contact, our Engagement and Assessment service greets individuals who are experiencing homelessness or facing a risk of homelessness. You will be working in a fast paced and often challenging environment, explaining and guiding people through the Crisis service offer, and signposting to other local support services. You will need to create a welcoming and equitable environment, to ensure that people seeking support feel understood and respected.

No two days are the same, and you will be greeting people, helping signpost to appropriate services and responding to telephone and email enquires in a positive and supportive way. This is a key role as you will be part of a members journey out of homelessness, right from their first presentation.

About you

As a receptionist you have a real opportunity to demonstrate your compassion and empathy for people experiencing homelessness as our first point of contact at Crisis. 

Sometimes visitors are distressed by their situation, and this role would suit someone who is both resilient and compassionate. 

You will need to have strong communication skills, be able to listen and respond even when people are demonstrating their distress through their language and behaviour. This is where you will demonstrate confidence in your ability to assertively challenge inappropriate behaviour and de-escalate conflict. 

You will develop professional relationships with our members who regularly attend and become part of their progression out of the most difficult of personal circumstances. Our current team tell us how rewarding and motivating this can be. 

You will need to be able to help manage the reception area, spot potential concerns and safety issues and respond to these to ensure that reception is a safe space for new and existing members, and other colleagues. 

You will have experience of working with vulnerable people, balancing this together with an excellent level of customer service, IT skills and an ability to accurately record sensitive information. 

You will be interested in evolving your skills and playing an active role as we continue to develop our Engagement and Assessment service further.

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. 

When you join us, you will have the opportunity to join our staff diversity networks, which aim to champion issues across the organisation, enable staff to be their authentic and best selves and contribute to making Crisis a truly diverse organisation.

How do I apply?

Please click on the 'Apply for Job' button below. Our shortlisting process is anonymised as part of our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We do not ask for CVs, instead we ask you complete the work history section and answer the screening questions for us to be able to assess you fairly and objectively. At least two members of staff score all applications.

Closing date: Sunday 26th April 2026 at 23:59

Interview date and location: week commencing 4th May 2026 at Crisis Newcastle Skylight, City House, City Road, NE1 2AF

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Registered Charity Numbers: E&W1082947, SC040094

Contract: Fixed Term Contract (12 months), full time (42 hours Monday-Friday) 

Salary: £29,000 - £32,000 per annum (plus £3,954 London weighting allowance)

Location: Hammersmith animal hospital, W6 0RQ 

Closing date:  Sunday 3rd May 2026

Interview dates: Interviews will be arranged as applications are received
 

We’re looking for a friendly, caring Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our close knit team at our Hammersmith Animal Hospital. You’ll be working with a group of dedicated and talented veterinary professionals who genuinely support one another, delivering excellent care to a wide variety of small animals. From routine nursing to emergency work, no two days are the same and there are plenty of opportunities to build confidence, develop new skills and grow in your role.

More about the role

Blue Cross animal hospitals and pet care clinics provide veterinary treatment to sick and injured pets when their owners can’t afford private veterinary fees. Our vet care is available to pets whose owners receive certain means-tested benefits and live within the catchment area of one of our animal hospitals or pet care clinics.   

Our Hammersmith hospital is a compact, quirky site with lots of character which first opened in 1922; we’re very proud of its history. Despite its size, it’s well equipped with digital and dental x-ray, ultrasound and a mini-lab for in-house testing and microscopy, which we actively encourage nurses to get involved to develop these skills. We have separate dog and cat wards, a dedicated room for euthanasia to ensure privacy and dignity and a designated reception team so clinical staff can stay focused on patient care.

You’ll be joining a small, welcoming team where communication really matters. We start each day with short, informal mini-meetings to share updates and we hold monthly whole-team meetings where everyone’s voice is encouraged. We use award-winning clinical guidelines to support practical, evidence-based decision-making, always putting patient welfare first and we value open conversations and shared learning in a safe, non-judgemental environment.
 

We also understand the emotional demands of veterinary work and the importance of looking after each other. Wellbeing champions and Mental Health First Aiders are based at all our hospitals, helping to create a culture where people feel supported, listened to and able to be themselves. 
 

Working hours

This is a full-time, fixed term contract role for 12 months, offering a good work–life balance, with weekday hours of 8:30am to 5:00pm. You’ll work Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 8:30am to 5:00pm and Wednesdays from 9:00am to 5:00pm, with a one-hour lunch break. We’re also happy to consider part-time applicants looking to work four days per week, with days discussed at interview.

About you

As a Veterinary Nurse, you will be confident and capable in delivering excellent nursing care for a range of small animals, providing both emergency and routine healthcare. Our Veterinary Nurses work alongside Veterinary Surgeons to promote animal health and welfare through responsible ownership and play a key role in the education of pet owners.  
 

The ability to work as part of a team and effective communication skills are really important, often you will be the first point of our clients, forming strong bonds with them to ensure improved animal health and welfare.

We’d love to hear from applicants who bring a passion for supporting and developing student veterinary nurses, ideally with some experience of coaching, mentoring or assessing in practice. A good understanding of RCVS training standards and an interest in education, wellbeing and inclusive learning would be a real advantage.

Knowledge, skills, and experience:

• Fully qualified Veterinary Nurse  
• Registered with RCVS  
• Confident in all aspects of veterinary nursing  
• Demonstrable customer service skills

Although not essential, it would be great if you also had: 

• Provision of nursing clinics  
• Laboratory skills  
• Use of computerised records

Two Temple Place is looking for a Premises Manager to help maintain our stunning Grade II* listed central London home to the highest possible standard.

Built in 1895 by William Waldorf Astor, the building is a no-expense-spared celebration of the greatest craftsmen of the day, and a joyful architectural fantasia.  Today, Two Temple Place is owned by registered charity The Bulldog Trust, and as part of our activities as a registered charity, we run a growing programme of cultural and community exhibitions, events and projects.  This public access is made possible through the busy calendar of exclusive commercial hire, comprising corporate dinners, weddings, product launches, receptions and filming. 

As the Premises Manager you will oversee the day-to-day care, safety and smooth running of our remarkable building. This role offers significant scope for development and hands‑on learning, working as the lead facilities professional within a small and collaborative organisation. You will manage all building services, planned and reactive maintenance and operational systems, ensuring the building is safe, efficient, compliant and welcoming to staff, tenants and the public. Alongside daily maintenance tasks, you will contribute to strategic conservation planning, sustainability goals and longer‑term capital projects.

This role will require occasional working hours flexibility in response to operational needs. We include a TOIL arrangement in our contract terms.

We actively welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

​For the full job description and application process please visit Two Temple Place website. 

About the role

We are looking for a proactive and organised Membership and Events Officer to join the Magistrates’ Association on a 12-month maternity cover basis.

This is a varied and hands-on role, supporting our membership, events and branch network. You will play a key part in ensuring our members receive a high-quality service, while also helping to strengthen and grow our local branch activity across England and Wales.  This role sits within our small staff team.

Alongside managing membership processes with our third party support organisation, you will take a lead role in delivering small national events and supporting our network of volunteer-led branches. This includes working closely with branch officers, delivering inductions, and helping to reinvigorate areas where engagement is lower.

About you

You will be someone who enjoys working across multiple areas, is comfortable managing competing priorities, and takes a proactive approach to getting things done.

You will have experience in membership support and event delivery, and be confident working with volunteers and stakeholders at all levels. Strong organisational skills and attention to detail are essential, particularly in relation to managing data and financial processes.

A working knowledge of Direct Debit (BACS) processes, including renewals and handling failed payments, is important for this role.

Most importantly, you will be someone who is approachable, practical and able to build strong working relationships, helping to support and strengthen our branch network.

We will be conducting interviews on a rolling basis, so early application is advised.

Key responsibilities

• Supporting the delivery of an efficient and responsive membership service, including renewals and member enquiries
• Managing Direct Debit (BACS) processes, including renewals, collections and handling exceptions, alongside third party membership support organisation.
• Acting as a key point of contact for branch executives, providing support and guidance when needed.
• Supporting the reinvigoration of areas with low or declining MA representation
• Planning and delivering key events, including:
  • Four retired member events per year, including a Christmas lunch/dinner
  • Regional branch meetings (typically once per year across multiple locations)
  • The Royal Garden Party reception

· Administration of webinars, setting up of events using Wordpress

• Supporting the maintenance of accurate membership data and contributing to reporting
• Working collaboratively with colleagues, volunteers and external partners

What we’re looking for

Essential

• Experience in a membership organisation, charity, or similar environment
• Experience of organising and delivering events
• Experience of working with databases or CRM systems
• Experience of managing or administering Direct Debit (BACS) processes, and other payments.
• Experience of working with BACS reporting files (e.g. ARUDD, ADDACS)
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to build positive working relationships with volunteers and stakeholders
• A proactive approach and ability to work on your own initiative

Desirable

• Experience of supporting volunteer-led groups or committees
• Experience of delivering inductions or training
• Experience using Wordpress and Mailchimp
• Experience of supporting engagement or participation in a membership setting
• An interest in the work of the Magistrates’ Association and the wider justice system

This role supports the Philanthropy Manager, Special Events and Committees, and the Senior Event Manager by delivering end‑to‑end event support for our portfolio of special events, including Recital 4 Research, an opera recital and reception; The Royal Marsden Cup, our annual golf day; and the Ever After Garden, our annual remembrance garden. Your role will include coordinating speakers, liaising with suppliers, managing volunteers, supporting in donor meetings, and writing donor communications. You will play an important part in delivering income growth from high value fundraising committees, special events and tribute funds.

This role also leads on prize donor stewardship, identifying opportunities for the Charity to be a beneficiary of an event, and events administration. Your support will ensure that as a team we deliver outstanding donor experiences and event outcomes.

We are a high performing team, and this role presents an exciting opportunity to play a vital part in helping us to realise our ambition whilst developing your career within an ambitious organisation. 

About you 

You will have a proven ability and passion for relationship building and be a high performing fundraiser with experience of delivering fundraising events. You will be ambitious and proactive and relish the opportunity to support the Charity to achieve its goals. 

Why join us? 

We’re a values-driven Charity committed to saving lives by funding world-leading research, treatment, and care at The Royal Marsden. You’ll be part of a collaborative, ambitious and kind team, with plenty of opportunities for learning and development. 

What we offer 

• Competitive salary of £33,000-£35,000 

• Hybrid working between home and Chelsea with occasional travel to Sutton 

• Flexible working around our core hours of 10am to 4pm 

• 27 days annual leave rising with length of service 

• Training, support and development opportunities 

• Access to the Blue Light discount scheme and other discounts opportunities 

• Range of wellbeing initiatives including access to an employee assistance programme designed to save money and improve your physical, financial and mental health and wellbeing, access to free online GP appointments and free eye tests and contribution towards any glasses required for work purposes 

• Opportunities for training and career development 

We are looking for someone to provide key administrative and practical support for a range of projects. The post holder will have excellent administration and interpersonal skills, helping to ensure our projects run smoothly by carrying out tasks effectively and on time, using their own initiative to problem solve and seeking clarity where needed. They will build good working relationships within Centre for Sustainable Energy (CSE) and with external stakeholders.

Pay and conditions

• The role is permanent, full-time (37.5 hours per week).

• The starting salary for the role will be £26,450 per year.

• You will be entitled to 25 days paid holiday (plus statutory holidays).

CSE offer a range of benefits including, subsidised bike purchase and Tech Scheme, Life Assurance, Health Cash plan, retail discounts and discounted breakdown cover and many more.

We will pay fees and expenses on relevant training courses.

Specific responsibilities

An applicant appointed to the role will be expected to:

• To provide administrative support for the timely delivery of project activities, accurate record keeping and robust reporting across a range of CSE projects and initiatives.

• To provide support for the planning, promotion and delivery of training sessions, external workshops and events (both online and in person).

• To play a key role in co-ordinating our support (including grant giving) for community-based organisations, including acting as a key point of contact, recording support, tracking payments, monitoring delivery, and maintaining records.

• To liaise with a range of stakeholders, potentially including community groups, local authorities, town and parish councils, and partners in our youth work initiatives.

• To represent CSE on a range of projects, in external in-person and online meetings and events.

• To support promotion of CSE projects, activities, reports and publications to ensure effective engagement with the target audience.

To see a more detailed list of responsibilities please see the supporting documents attached. These documents are also available to download from our website.

Essential attributes for this role include:

• 5 GCSEs (including English) at grade A-C (or 4 or above), or equivalent

• Use of MS office applications including Word, Excel and Outlook

• Experience with Teams and Zoom for online calls / meetings

• Providing administrative support in an organisation or for a specific activity

• Working on more than one project or set of tasks at once, and being accountable for your time

• Experience of liaising with colleagues and external customer/partners

• Highly organised and able to manage time and a busy workload

• Excellent written communication skills (e.g. emails, newsletters, reports)

• Excellent verbal communication skills (e.g. online calls, telephone calls, speaking in meetings)

• Able to build strong working relationships with people (e.g. within the organisation, and in community organisations we support)

• Excellent attention to detail – even when you’re working on repetitive administrative tasks or working under pressure

• Strong teamwork is essential for this role.

Please note, the above is an overview of the skills required for this role. To see the full list of essential and desirable skills please see the attached job description.

How to apply

Applications should be made on the application form, available at on our website. Your application should demonstrate how your knowledge, skills and experience relate to the person specification. CVs and supporting letters will not be considered as part of the application process. The front sheet of the application form containing personal information will be removed prior to the details of the form being read by the selection panel.

Applications should be sent by email or by post to: Reception, Centre for Sustainable Energy, St James Court, St James Parade, Bristol BS1 3LH.

The closing date for applications is 17:00 on Friday 1 May 2026.

Interviews will take place in-person at our offices in Bristol on Thursday 21 May 2026.

If invited to interview, we will ask you to provide evidence of eligibility to work in the UK.

About the Nature Friendly Farming Network (NFFN)

The Nature Friendly Farming Network is a UK-wide, farmer-led organisation working to restore the balance between farming and nature. 

We support farmers by sharing practical knowledge, resources and case studies that help boost food production, protect wildlife, and build climate resilience.

We influence policy to secure fair rewards for farmers who look after the environment, and we connect thousands of like-minded farmers across the UK through knowledge sharing, events and campaigns.

Membership is free and open to farmers, the public and organisations.
 

About the role

We are looking for a Parliamentary Engagement Officer to strengthen our engagement with policymakers across the UK.

This is an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of farming, environment and policy. You will play a key role in ensuring that farmer experience and evidence are reflected in parliamentary discussions, helping to shape conversations that impact the future of farming.

Working directly with the Chief Executive and closely with the policy team, you will monitor parliamentary activity, identify opportunities for engagement, and support timely and well-informed interaction with MPs, peers and their teams. You will also work across the organisation, including with country teams and farmer steering groups, to ensure engagement reflects priorities across all UK nations.

This is a practical, fast-paced role suited to someone who is organised, politically aware, and able to respond quickly to emerging opportunities.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor parliamentary activity across Westminster and the devolved parliaments, identifying relevant debates, questions, committees and opportunities for engagement

• Maintain a forward view on key parliamentary activity and upcoming moments of influence

• Produce and circulate clear, concise briefings on parliamentary activity and recommended areas for engagement

• Draft and support the submission of parliamentary questions, briefings and lines for MPs, peers and their staff

• Build and maintain relationships with MPs, peers, advisers and parliamentary staff across parties

• Support coordinated engagement with political stakeholders, ensuring activity is timely and aligned with organisational priorities

• Work with colleagues and partners to support effective and aligned parliamentary engagement

• Support relationships between farmers and parliamentarians, including organising farm visits and meetings where appropriate

• Translate farmer experience and insights into clear and practical input for parliamentary engagement

• Support the planning and delivery of parliamentary events, meetings and roundtables

• Organise meetings with MPs, peers and advisers, including preparing briefings and follow-up actions

• Maintain accurate records of parliamentary contacts and engagement activity, and support internal reporting

• Contribute to campaign activity and wider organisational work where required

What we are looking for

You will bring:

• A working understanding of how the UK Parliament and devolved legislatures operate, and how to engage effectively with those processes

• Experience engaging with political, policy or stakeholder environments

• Strong writing skills, with the ability to produce clear and concise briefings and summaries

• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail

• The ability to manage competing priorities and respond quickly to emerging opportunities

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships

• The ability to translate complex or real-world information into clear, practical input

• Confidence working independently in a remote team environment

• An interest in farming, environmental issues or public policy

Additional information

The NFFN is a politically neutral organisation. This role requires the ability to engage constructively with stakeholders across all political parties and UK nations.

Role Overview:
The Talent Set are delighted to partner with Invictus Games Foundation on a fantastic Events & Engagement Executive role. The successful candidate will play a key part in planning and delivering events, supporting stakeholder engagement, and optimising supporter relationships in a highly impactful organisation committed to making a difference.

Support the delivery of impactful events and engagement activities that advance the organisation’s mission, strengthen relationships with supporters, and maximise fundraising and partnership opportunities. This vital role offers a unique opportunity to grow professionally within a dynamic, fast-moving charity environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and deliver scheduled events such as donor receptions, partner activations, and fundraising activities, ensuring smooth execution from planning to completion.
• Manage stakeholder records in Salesforce, maintaining accurate data and supporting engagement activities.
• Assist with producing briefing notes, proposals, and engagement materials for internal and external audiences.
• Support the organisation’s communication efforts for events, including social media, photography, and storytelling.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external suppliers to coordinate logistics, invitations, and event materials.
• Contribute to risk assessments, health and safety compliance, and post-event evaluations for continuous improvement.
• Maintain awareness of upcoming events, such as the Birmingham 2027 Games, and support related activities.
• Provide operational support including administrative tasks, procurement, and processing invoices as needed.
• Support fundraising initiatives through event logistics and supporter engagement strategies.

Person Specification:

• Proven experience in coordinating or delivering events, particularly relating to fundraising or stakeholder engagement.
• Experience working with supporters, corporate partners, or external stakeholders, with excellent relationship-building skills.
• Comfortable managing multiple tasks with competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with CRM systems, preferably Salesforce, and digital event platforms.
• Strong organisational skills, with meticulous attention to detail and the ability to adapt to evolving priorities.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with the confidence to engage diverse audiences.
• Solution-oriented mindset, with the ability to troubleshoot and manage unexpected issues calmly.
• enthusiasm for supporting a purpose-driven organisation.

What’s on Offer:

• Rate: £32,000 - £38,000 dependent on experience
• Location: Hybrid – Central London
• Contract: Permanent and full time

How to Apply:
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours.

Commitment to Diversity:
The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, or age. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.

Refugee Action Kingston (RAK) is seeking an experienced and compassionate ESOL Coordinator to support our Community Hub Project. You will coordinate ESOL volunteers and resources, manage referrals and assessments to place users in classes, and administer registrations using RAK systems. Working closely with the Community Hub Manager, you will help deliver a blended ESOL programme that supports community integration, confidence and language development for refugees and people seeking asylum.

Key responsibilities 

• Coordinate ESOL referrals, assessments, attendance and class allocations. 

• Welcome service users and communicate class information and reminders. 

• Induct, support and coordinate ESOL volunteers. 

• Support lesson planning and learner engagement in ESOL and wider community opportunities. 

• Maintain accurate, confidential records and contribute to monitoring and evaluation. 

• Ensure Health & Safety, Equal Opportunities and safeguarding policies are followed. 

Person specification 

Essential 

• Recognised ESOL/EFL qualification or equivalent. 

• Experience working with refugees, people seeking asylum or vulnerable adults. 

• Strong communication, organisation and digital skills. 

• Understanding of Equality and Diversity. 

• Commitment to RAK’s aims and values. 

Desirable 

• Additional community language skills 

• Lived experience of migration or ESOL systems 

Equality & inclusion 

RAK is an equal opportunities employer and actively welcomes applications from under‑represented groups. We are committed to accessible recruitment and will make reasonable adjustments where required. 

Appointments subject to right‑to‑work checks and Enhanced DBS. 

Closing date:8th May 2026 

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and interviews may take place before the closing date. 

Smart Works is a dynamic, high profile and fast-growing UK charity that dresses and coaches unemployed women for success at their job interview. We empower each woman by giving her the clothes and the confidence she needs to succeed.

After visiting Smart Works, 68% of clients secure a job within a month, gaining financial independence and transforming their lives.

The Smart Works service is delivered in London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham, Newcastle, Reading, Bristol and Leeds. Over the past ten years, Smart Works has helped over 50,000 women, and last year alone we reached 10,600 women. It is our mission that any woman who needs our service should be able to find her way to a Smart Works centre.

In 2025 we launched our new 5-year strategy- we are aiming to build a future where every woman, at any stage of her career, can access trusted, personalised support to secure employment. We aspire to be local in feel, national in reach, shaped by the voices of women, valuing every story and every success.

More information about who we are can be found on our Smart Works website.

About the Role

We are looking for a proactive, compassionate, organised and collaborative individual who has a passion for supporting and empowering women in their employment journeys.  

The South London Service Delivery Executive will play a key role in both the South London Centre and the wider Service Delivery Team across London. They will support with the smooth running of our service, create a welcoming atmosphere for all clients, volunteers and visitors and ensure that there is strong consistency and quality across every aspect of the service we deliver. 

The Service Delivery Executive will often be the first point of contact a client will have with Smart Works, providing administrative, phone and booking support for clients across London and beyond. The role requires strong administrative skills, excellent communication skills and a drive to ensure all women who visit us have the best possible experience.

How to Apply

Please head to our website to read the full job pack and then sumbit your CV and Cover Letter through our recruitment system. 

If you require any reasonable adjustments or alterations for the application and recruitment processes, please get in touch and we'd be happy to support. 

Smart Works is committed to best practice employment practices, including reducing the burden for those seeking work. Smart Works will therefore reimburse reasonable costs of travel to interviews if required.

Guildford Cathedral is seeking an organised, personable and proactive Liturgy & Music Administrator to provide high quality administrative support to our vibrant Liturgy and Music Department.

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This is a key role at the heart of the Cathedral supporting clergy, musicians, volunteers and families, and helping ensure the smooth delivery of services, choral music, occasional offices, concerts and communications.

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About the Role:​​

​Reporting to the Canon Precentor, you will be a central point of contact for liturgical and music-related enquiries and will work closely with colleagues across the Cathedral’s administration team.You will need excellent organisational skills, strong communication and a calm, flexible approach to a busy and varied environment.

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Some of the Key Responsibilities of the role:​

• Providing comprehensive administrative support to the Canon Precentor
• Managing liturgy rotas and preparing orders of service
• Coordinating practical arrangements for routine services
• Preparing live-streaming arrangements, QR codes, and managing the live-streaming rota
• Acting as the first point of contact for baptisms, weddings, funerals and school carol services
• Organise and provide administrative support for choir concerts, tours and external engagements
• Occasionally act as a chaperone for bus journeys.

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About You:​

You will be highly organised, approachable and confident in managing multiple priorities.You will enjoy working with a wide range of people and be comfortable operating in a worship-focused environment.Previous administrative experience is essential; experience in a church, music or events setting would be an advantage.

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​Please refer to the attached Job Description for the full details of the Liturgy & Music Administrator role.

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Why Join Us?

This is a rewarding opportunity to contribute to the worship and musical life of Guildford Cathedral, working as part of a supportive and dedicated team in a unique and inspiring setting.

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Ready to Apply?​

​​To apply, please complete the application form, and include a covering letter addressing how you meet the Key Tasks and Essential and Desirable criteria in the person specification, as well as your CV.​

Referees will not be approached without your consent.Applications will only be considered with a completed application form, CV and covering letter. Guildford Cathedral operates under a Safer Recruiting policy. Proof of eligibility for working in the UK will be required before appointing.

Closing date for receipt of application is 7 May 2026.Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed on 18 May 2026.

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Guildford Cathedral is committed to the protection, safeguarding, care and nurture of all children and vulnerable adults within the church community. Our Safeguarding policy complements and is compliant with the Church of England’s safeguarding policy statement for children, young people and adults, ‘Promoting a Safer Church’ (2017).

We believe that diversity is a strength. We actively welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and identities, particularly those who identify as female, younger, of a UK Minority Ethnic/Global Majority Heritage, or disabled, as it is essential that we reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.​

Please note that if you are shortlisted and are unable to attend on the interview date, it may not be possible to offer you an alternative date.

Contract type

Permanent

Location

Whittington

Hours

37.5 hrs Full time, site based

Annual salary

D1 £31,168.36 to D3 £38,129.42

Review date

19/04/2026

The postholder integrates people, place and process by connecting operational delivery with governance and strategic oversight; to protect patient dignity through environmental standards, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive patient and family experience assurance.

The aim of the role is to ultimately ensure safe, compliant, dignified and high-performing environments that actively support patient care delivery and staff workplace experience.

The role provides managerial oversight of the Clinical Facilities Coordinator and Support Facilities Coordinator, ensuring clarity of standards, regulatory compliance, cost control and service resilience.

In summary, the Facilities & Patient Experience Manager is accountable for:

• Safe, compliant and well-coordinated Facilities Services.
• Regulatory readiness across environmental, equipment and hospitality functions.
• Positive patient and family environmental experience and subsequent feedback channels.
• Performance and development of Facilities Coordinators.
• Contract oversight and cost-effective service delivery.
• Continuous improvement across the Facilities function.

Key to the quality of service we provide, this role requires a proactive approach, visible, hands-on leadership, emotional intelligence and a strong delivery mindset. The postholder must be comfortable operating within a hospice environment where compassion, discretion and professional standards must coexist.

Subsequently, success in this role depends on presence, accountability and the ability to translate policies into consistently delivered day-to-day practice.

Qualifications

Essential

·Recognised Health & Safety qualification (e.g. IOSH Managing Safely or NEBOSH General Certificate).

·Evidence of formal training in Infection Prevention & Control principles.

·GCSE (or equivalent) English and Maths.

Desirable

·IWFM (Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management) Level 4 or Level 5 qualification.

·Safeguarding Level 3 (or willingness to complete).

·Formal leadership/management qualification (e.g. ILM Level 5, CMI Level 5).

·Qualification or formal training in Quality Improvement methodologies.

·Contract management training.

·First Aid at Work

Knowledge and experience

Essential

·Proven experience managing operational service teams.

·Strong understanding of facilities management within a healthcare or regulated environment.

·Knowledge of CQC standards relating to safety, dignity and environment.

·Understanding of infection prevention, asset governance and stock control principles.

·Experience overseeing service contracts and performance monitoring.

·Awareness of safeguarding and public-space risk management.

Values

·Exhibits our hospice values and behaviours

Skills

Essential

·Highly people-oriented with strong interpersonal skills.

·Practical mindset - focuses on solutions rather than process for its own sake.

·Able to provide supportive but firm supervision to staff and volunteers.

·Comfortable having difficult conversations when standards are not met.

Personal Attributes

·Visible, hands-on leadership style.

·Strong emotional intelligence and ability to operate in sensitive environments.

·Calm and decisive under pressure.

·Ability to balance compassion with regulatory discipline.

·Strong accountability mindset.

·Confident in holding others to performance standards.

·Analytical thinker able to interpret feedback data and translate into action.

·Excellent communicator across clinical and corporate audience.

Other requirements

·Valid driving licence

·Eligibility to work in the UK

·Please note that St Giles Hospice does not hold a sponsorship licence and is therefore unable to accept sponsorship requests

Just so you know:

This post is subject to a Disclose and Barring Service (DBS) check.

We may review applications before the application review date, however, if you apply after the application review date, your application may not be considered. We will accept applications until we have successfully filled the role; this may be earlier than the closing date.

If you have not heard within 14 days of the application close date, then please consider that your application has been unsuccessful at this time.

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