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Laboratory Operations Assistant - Service Delivery
Reports to: Quadrant Manager (Technical Team Manager)
Details of the role: This is a full-time, 18-month fixed term post, on Crick terms & conditions.
The working pattern for this role is:
- Mon-Thu 8:00-16:15 and
- Friday 8:00-16:00
Please note, the interviews will be held in the second half of January.
About us
The Francis Crick Institute is Europe’s largest biomedical research institute under one roof. Our world-class scientists and staff collaborate on vital research to help prevent, diagnose and treat illnesses such as cancer, heart disease, infectious diseases and neurodegenerative conditions.
The Crick is a place for collaboration, innovation and exploration across many disciplines. A space where the brightest minds can pursue big and bold ideas and discover answers to crucial scientific questions. We support them in a dynamic environment which fosters excellence with state-of-the-art infrastructure, cutting-edge facilities, and a creative and curious culture. We’ve removed traditional boundaries of departments, divisions and disciplines and instead have an open approach that supports every researcher. This gives us the freedom to take risks and carry out high-quality, pioneering research. Creating a space for discovery without boundaries helps us to turn our science into benefits for human health and the economy.
About the role
We are looking for a Laboratory Operations Assistant to join the Service Delivery Team.
As a member of the Service Delivery team, you will provide essential, routine support for the research and Science Technology Platform (STP) laboratories based at the Crick.
Working closely with our floor and quadrant managers, you’ll take ownership of the day-to-day maintenance of one of our bustling science floors, with opportunities to support other areas across the institute. Your responsibilities will include managing stock, coordinating the removal of laboratory waste, and helping maintain the highest standards of lab organisation. You’ll also play an important role in handling hazardous materials and assisting with chemical inventory and tracking.
This is a highly collaborative position and you’ll be part of a dedicated team of Laboratory Operations Assistants and will regularly interact with researchers, operational staff, and internal service partners. Strong communication and a proactive mindset will help you thrive in this dynamic environment.
If you’re interested in developing a career in laboratory operations, this role offers an excellent pathway. You’ll gain hands-on experience in a world-leading research institute, with the opportunity to grow into more technical operational positions over time.
What you will be doing
As a Laboratory Operations Assistant at the Crick, you will be responsible for:
- Maintaining the organisation and cleanliness of the laboratory areas including the removal of waste.
- Assisting with, or appropriately signposting, general and laboratory queries from Science and other stakeholders, using a variety of communications media (email, Slack etc) to ensure prompt resolution of issues, queries and challenges.
- Stock management of laboratory supplies; including stock checking, updating the online/ electronic stock control book, receiving deliveries and assisting with restocking the store areas. Upholding the chain of custody from the logistics team to the researchers, ensuring cold storage items are stored correctly.
- Manage hazardous materials safely and according to protocols, including preparing hazardous waste for safe disposal.
- Support communal scientific equipment upkeep.
About you
You will bring:
- Minimum of Mathematics, science and English GCSE and/or experience gained in a relevant technical or service provision role
- Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office. *
- Able to accurately follow work instructions, record information and carry out tasks in a diligent manner.
- A proven ability to work well with a team
- Self-motivated with a flexible approach and a keen eye for detail. Able to work with minimal supervision using own initiative.
- A good communicator, able to deal confidently and diplomatically with a wide range of people at all levels.
- Ability to respond proactively to contacts in immediate area to ensure provision of service to the laboratories. Able to escalate issues as necessary to Quadrant Manager.
- As there is some heavy work involved and manual handling, candidates should be capable of daily porterage duties. The role requires walking around a large facility covering several floors. *
Minimum criteria *
About Working at the Crick
Our values
Everyone who works at the Crick has a valuable role to play in advancing the Crick’s mission and shaping our culture!
- We are bold. We make space for creative, dynamic and imaginative ideas and approaches. We’re not afraid to do things differently.
- We are open. We’re highly collaborative and interactive, and make sure our activities are visible to the outside world.
- We are collegial. We show respect for one another, work cooperatively and support the wider community.
At the Francis Crick Institute, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to driving innovation and scientific discovery. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed, regardless of their background, identity, or personal circumstances. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all genders, ethnicities, abilities, and experiences.
We are a Disability Confident: Committed employer and want to ensure that everyone can apply and be part of our recruitment processes and so we'll make reasonable adjustments if you need them - just let us know when you apply. If you need assistance with applying (i.e., would like to apply by phone or post) please contact us via our website.
What will you receive?
At the Francis Crick Institute, we value our team members and are proud to offer an extensive range of benefits to support their well-being and development:
- Generous Leave: 28 days of annual leave, plus three additional days over Christmas and bank holidays.
- Pension Scheme: Defined contribution pension with employer contributions of up to 16%.
- Health & Well-being:
- 24/7 GP consultation services.
- Occupational health services and mental health support programs.
- Eye care vouchers and discounted healthcare plans.
- Work-Life Balance:
- Back-up care for dependents.
- Childcare support allowance.
- Annual leave purchase options.
- Crick Networks offering diverse groups’ support, community and inclusive social events.
- Perks:
- Discounted gym memberships, bike-to-work scheme, and shopping discounts.
- Subsidised on-site restaurant and social spaces for team interaction.
Please note you must meet the essential criteria listed within the Role Profile, to have your application reviewed.
We reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any given time due to the number of applications received.
The Francis Crick Institute is an independent charity, established to be a UK flagship for discovery research in biomedicine.



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An exciting opportunity to join our Community Fundraising team. The Volunteer & Community Fundraising Assistant role is the first point of contact for supporter enquiries, provides administrative support across the team and supports Charity activity through our volunteer programme.
The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity raises money to save the lives of people with cancer, everywhere. We ensure our nurses, doctors and research teams can provide the very best care and develop life-saving treatments, which are used across the UK and around the world.
From funding state-of-the-art equipment and ground-breaking research, to creating the very best patient environments, we will never stop looking for ways to improve the lives of people affected by cancer.
We are a very ambitious organisation which has gone through transformational growth over the past five years. Alongside funding an existing programme of world-leading research, treatment and care, the Charity completed its largest capital appeal to date, successfully raising £70 million to build the Oak Cancer Centre at the hospital’s Sutton site, which opened in summer 2023.
With one in two of us expected to develop some form of cancer, it is essential that we go even further in our fundraising efforts to support the essential work of The Royal Marsden. Therefore, we are delivering our most ambitious strategy yet, that will see us raising at least £215m over the 5-year period.
The Charity is committed its biggest fundraising appeal to date, for a new major development project in Chelsea. There is also an extensive portfolio of engaging projects outside of the capital appeals that help to support all aspects of the hospital’s work to improve the lives of cancer patients.
This role is an integral part of the Community Fundraising team, providing support to people raising funds for The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity and being the first point of contact for enquiries. Dealing directly with supporters and volunteers, the role requires an effective communicator and proactive individual who is passionate about fundraising and volunteering.
This is an exciting role leading our committed policy team leading the fight to end child poverty in the UK. The development and implementation of a UK-wide cross-government child poverty strategy means this is a great time to join CPAG as we look to influence policy makers to adopt our evidence-based policy solutions to child poverty.
We are looking for someone to take a lead role in developing evidence-based policy positions to support CPAG’s influencing and campaigns work. You will have knowledge of political processes and how external organisations can effect change. You will have a track record of producing high quality research and analysis, including policy briefings, on social policy issues. You will have experience of managing a small team and working collaboratively to identify policy issues and develop solutions with colleagues across the organisation, as well as externally.
The postholder will be working in a fast moving, high profile and complex policy environment and will need to balance short term priorities with long term objectives. Current priorities include influencing the implementation of the forthcoming child poverty strategy, gathering and sharing analysis and expertise with the DWP as part of their review of universal credit, and monitoring the development of forthcoming changes to disability benefits.
We welcome applications from individuals with the skills and experience outlined and we can be flexible about working arrangements. We operate a hybrid working system and would be happy to discuss any flexibilities required. CPAG is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion which you can read more about in the job pack.
We welcome applications on a secondment basis.
For more information about this post and to apply download the Head of Policy job pack.
If you have questions or need specific arrangements or reasonable adjustments to take part in the selection process, please contact us.
Closing date for applications: Sunday 4th January 2026 (midnight)
Interviews will take place: Tuesday 13th January 2026
Child Poverty Action Group works to prevent and end child poverty – for good.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Purpose of the job
In UK Youth’s Impact department, we find, create and use evidence to respond to the needs and preferences of young people and the professionals who support them. We conduct research and evaluations to prove and improve the impact of youth work, and we co-design high-quality programmes and support offers that can be scaled. This new role will work across these areas, supporting research and evaluation projects with real implications for policy and practice.
Reporting to the Evaluation & Learning Manager, you will be responsible for supporting the delivery of a portfolio of research and evaluation projects. This will involve conducting research in-house and coordinating with external partners and the organisations we fund to build and share high-quality evidence. There will be opportunities to lead on fieldwork, data analysis, reporting and insight sharing with strategic guidance and hands-on support from other members of the team.
You will be organised, keen to develop your research skills and have a passion for working with data. You will support high profile research and evaluation projects, including the evaluation of the Adventures Away From Home Fund – a major, Government-funded outdoor learning programme. You can expect to support other projects, gathering and sharing insights from our network and young people and helping the team to work efficiently and effectively.
Why work at UK Youth?
We want all young people to be equipped to thrive and empowered to contribute at every stage of their lives. Youth work can be life changing (and even life saving). Our strategy positions UK Youth to unlock youth work so that every young person in the UK can benefit. We work with a network that shares this ambition to build cross-sector understanding of youth work’s transformational potential, secure sufficient investment for sustainable provision, and help to embed effective solutions that will increase the quality as well as accessibility of youth work. Come and be part of this change.
Responsibilities
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Evaluation and Learning
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Knowledge and Data Management
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Research and Horizon Scanning
Experience we're after
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Experience of managing datasets on digital platforms/software (quantitative and/or qualitative)
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Experience of leading or supporting quantitative and/or qualitative research and data analysis in any setting
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Experience of conducting literature reviews to analyse existing evidence on specific topics
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Experiencing of working across multiple projects and competing priorities and managing your time and tasks proactively
What we can offer you
We offer a competitive range of benefits, good work/life balance, excellent learning and development opportunities and vibrant organisational culture:
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Flexible/Agile Working
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27 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time employees)
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Funded training provided in; Safeguarding, GDPR, Information and Cyber Security & Equality & Diversity
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Other training available in support of your personal and professional development
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Pension scheme (currently UK Youth match employee contributions up to 5%)
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Membership of our life insurance scheme which would pay-out up to 4 times your salary
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Employee Assistance Programme to support employees both professionally and personally
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20% discount off bookings at Avon Tyrrell, our New Forest Outdoor Centre, including camping, lodges and outdoor activities.
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IT equipment provided for the duration of contract
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CycleScheme and TechScheme
How to apply
If you would like to be considered for this fantastic opportunity, please complete an application via our completely anonymised recruitment system provided by Applied which looks to create a fair and unbiased application process for all. Scroll to the top of the page and start your application.
Closing date: Tuesday 6th January 2026 at 09:00am
Provisional Interview Dates: 14th and 15th January 2026
As this role involves working in a regulated environment with young people, any offer will be conditional to satisfactory background checks, which include criminal record check and employment reference.
UK Youth is a leading charity with a vision that all young people are equipped to thrive and empowered to contribute at every stage of their lives.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Social Research Association (SRA) is an educational charity and membership organisation for social researchers, dedicated to advancing excellence in social research across the UK. We support the research community by:
· Growing and connecting an inclusive, diverse community of social researchers.
· Expanding career pathways and professional development.
· Advancing knowledge, best practices, and innovation in social research.
· Representing and advocating for the profession.
We are entering a very exciting period of increased member engagement by expanding our member benefits, researcher community offerings which include mentoring, and the launch of a new digital community platform. Alongside these new activities, it is important that our core activities such as training and events continue to run smoothly and this role is key to supporting those activities.
We are a small team of eight people and are working in a very inter-connected manner.
About the Role
The Finance and Administrative Assistant will provide essential support across three main areas: finances, events and training. This role is about being detail-oriented in the finance administration, well organised, supporting smooth communication, and helping our members and partners to engage with our services. The role will report to the training and conference manager. The successful candidate will have a strong background in finance administration, substantial experience of using Customer Relations Management Systems (CRM) and Xero (or similar systems), and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. Above all, you should be eager to learn and ask questions. This is a new role for us – so we're excited to explore and shape it together.
Key Responsibilities:
*Manage and maintain accurate financial records for the organisation, including accounts payable and receivable
*Manage weekly accounts reconciliation process
*Preparing financial reports, issuing invoices and chasing debtors for training and events
* Assist operations manager with budgeting and forecasting
Training and events
* Provide administrative support to the operations and training manager by managing the training and events inbox, bookings and attendance.
*Assist in monitoring of training and events by running feedback reports
*Provide more general administrative support for regular training events and the annual conference
* Coordinate meetings and events, liaising with trustees, volunteers and colleagues
General
* Develop and implement administrative processes and procedures to improve efficiency
* Provide exceptional customer service to internal and external stakeholders
* Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion
Who We’re Looking For
We know that great candidates don’t always meet 100% of the criteria. If you’re excited about this role, and keen to go on this exciting phase of our development, we encourage you to apply.
Essential Experience & Skills
● You have worked in a finance administrative role where you’ve managed multiple tasks and met deadlines.
● You have experience using digital tools like Customer Relationship Management systems (CRM) and accounting software. You don’t need to be highly technical, but you should be comfortable navigating systems, updating records, and assisting others with basic queries.
● Responding to customers/clients via emails
● You have experience supporting projects or coordinating tasks
● Intermediate level of excel skills, e.g. produce monitoring reports on training bookings
Desirable Experience (Nice to Have, but not required)
● Knowledge of financial regulation for charities, e.g. the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP)
● Experience working in a membership organisation, charity, or similar setting.
● Familiarity with basic data management (e.g. updating records, handling databases).
● Experience coordinating online or in-person events
● Experience of changing website content or interest in learning
What We Offer
28 days of annual leave (pro rata) + bank holidays
Fully remote working (with occasional travel for meetings, not anticipated to exceed 10 per year)
Even though we're fully remote, we offer a few days of face-to-face induction to help you connect with the team and organisation right from the start.
Personal and professional development including payment for one subscription to a relevant membership/professional body
Our culture
It is important part of our mission to represent the profession in all its diversity. To do that, we are committed to developing a talented workforce that represents that diversity. We are an inclusive and welcoming organisation and committed to ensuring our culture and ways of working enable all of our people to thrive at work, and not negatively impact on their private lives.
Interview Process & Accessibility
We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process that gives all candidates the best possible opportunity to show their value.
- We will provide interview questions 2-3 days in advance to help candidates prepare.
- We will reach out to you in advance of the interview to check if there are any needs or requests that will make the process work better for you. We’ll strive to meet any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process.
- Interviews will be held online, but we can arrange an in-person interview if preferred. In-person interviews would need to be held in London.
- We anticipate one interview and it’s likely this will be a mix of questions and a task.
Please be aware that in the event a high volume of application we will close this listing early - this may even be as early as 1-2 weeks from posting. This has happened on previous SRA listings and we therefore encourage you to apply as early as possible.
To help us manage a high volume of applications, question 1 will be used as a priority screening question. This means we may decide whether to progress your application based on your response to this question alone.
Please be aware that we are looking for specific references to previous experience in similar roles and this will be a key consideration when evaluating applications.
The SRA is the membership and training organisation for social researchers in the UK and beyond, with over 1500 members from across the profession.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you fiercely dedicated to Indigenous peoples’ rights, a fluent Spanish speaker, and ready to put your networking, analytical, and strategic skills to use as part of a dynamic international campaign team? Survival International is offering a rare opportunity to join our Research and Advocacy Department, working primarily on our campaigns for the rights of uncontacted Indigenous peoples in Spanish-speaking South America.
This is a chance to join a deeply committed Indigenous rights campaigning organisation that regularly takes on powerful targets and wins. We are looking for a creative, strategic and focused research and policy person to join us at either Officer or Assistant level. You can be part of combating the violent colonialism and land theft that is threatening Indigenous peoples worldwide – one of the most urgent crises of our time.
For further details and how to apply, please see the job description and application form. The application form is downloadable via the 'How to apply' button.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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READY TO HELP BUILD SOMETHING THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE?
LOOKING FOR AN OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN AND GROW WITH A START-UP?
WE’RE RECRUITING AN ASSISTANT TO THE FOUNDER…
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 the support they need.
We are looking for an assistant to work closely with founder Mark Johnson. This is a hands-on role which could be for someone early in their career who wants a chance to learn, take on real responsibility, and be part of building something meaningful. It will suit someone who is organised, curious, and keen to develop.
This is a varied role in a start-up environment. Things are still being built, processes are developing, and we need someone who brings order, accuracy, and a calm, positive attitude.
We’re looking for someone who:
- Has strong academic ability and can pick things up quickly
- Is organised, meticulous, and takes pride in keeping things in order
- Is interested in social justice and wants to understand our sector
- Has an open, willing attitude to learn and develop
- Can use digital and AI tools to simplify tasks
- Communicates clearly and can write simple, accurate notes and emails
- Is based in the South of England and willing to travel
This role may not be the right fit if:
- You prefer large, structured organisations with established systems
- You are mainly looking for visibility, status, or a defined career track
- You are not comfortable with varied tasks or learning as you go
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
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.
Can Do is a start-up using digital technology to create social change.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Community Fundraiser - Home Counties
Are you ready to take on a new challenge with a leading charity making a real difference in brain tumour research?
Brain Tumour Research is seeking an experienced and motivated fundraiser to join our team. As a key part of our fundraising efforts in our high-performing East region, you will have the opportunity to drive income generation through a variety of initiatives, including challenge events, fundraising groups, and corporate partnerships such as charity of the year. You will also be responsible for driving initiatives to increase our profile and supporter base within Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Northamptonshire and Essex.
Key Responsibilities:
- Generate income across a range of community fundraising initiatives and events, with the opportunity to lead on key projects
- Steward supporters to help drive the charity’s fundraising activities and growth
- Work with the fundraising team to develop and maintain strong relationships with fundraisers, donors, partners, and key stakeholders
- Contribute towards the growth and success of fundraising efforts, ensuring a sustainable income stream for the vital ongoing funding of brain tumour research
Requirements:
- At least one year of fundraising experience, with a proven track record in income generation
- Strong experience in supporter stewardship
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage and inspire supporters and partners alike
- Passion for Brain Tumour Research and its mission to fund research and ultimately find a cure
If you are looking for a fulfilling and impactful role and have the level of experience and skill we are looking for, we welcome your application.
We will give preference to those candidates living in the Bucks, Beds and Northants areas of this region.
We reserve the right to close the application window early and advise candidates to apply in good time to avoid disappointment.
We are asking for a CV as the first step but applicants may be asked to provide a targeted covering letter as part of the selection process. Interviews will be conducted during the application window as appropriate, and will consist of a first interview via MS Teams, progressing, if successful to a face to face second interview, held at our offices in Milton Keynes.
Closing Date: 14th December 2025
We are looking for people who share our passion for finding a cure for brain tumours and who have the skills and experience to make a difference. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, and ages. We believe that diversity enriches our organisation and helps us achieve our mission. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment where everyone can be themselves and contribute to our vision.
To find a cure for all types of brain tumours To increase the UK investment in brain tumour research
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Community Fundraiser - London
Are you ready to take on a new challenge with a leading charity making a real difference in brain tumour research?
Brain Tumour Research is seeking an experienced and motivated fundraiser to join our team. As a key part of our fundraising efforts in our high-performing East region, you will have the opportunity to drive income generation through a variety of initiatives, including challenge events, fundraising groups, and corporate partnerships such as charity of the year. You will also be responsible for driving initiatives to increase our profile and supporter base within London.
Key Responsibilities:
- Generate income across a range of community fundraising initiatives and events, with the opportunity to lead on key projects
- Steward supporters to help drive the charity’s fundraising activities and growth
- Work with the fundraising team to develop and maintain strong relationships with fundraisers, donors, partners, and key stakeholders
- Contribute towards the growth and success of fundraising efforts, ensuring a sustainable income stream for the vital ongoing funding of brain tumour research
Requirements:
- At least one year of fundraising experience, with a proven track record in income generation
- Strong experience in supporter stewardship
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage and inspire supporters and partners alike
- Passion for Brain Tumour Research and its mission to fund research and ultimately find a cure
If you are looking for a fulfilling and impactful role and have the level of experience and skill we are looking for, we welcome your application.
For this role, the successful candidate must live in the London area.
We reserve the right to close the application window early and advise candidates to apply in good time to avoid disappointment.
We are asking for a CV as the first step but applicants may be asked to provide a targeted covering letter as part of the selection process. Interviews will be conducted during the application window as appropriate, and will consist of a first interview via MS Teams, progressing, if successful to a face to face second interview, held at our offices in Milton Keynes.
Closing Date: 04th January 2026
We are looking for people who share our passion for finding a cure for brain tumours and who have the skills and experience to make a difference. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, and ages. We believe that diversity enriches our organisation and helps us achieve our mission. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment where everyone can be themselves and contribute to our vision.
To find a cure for all types of brain tumours To increase the UK investment in brain tumour research
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Royal Geographical Society (with the Institute of British Geographers) is seeking an Editorial Assistant to support the publication of its academic journals.
Editorial Assistant for RGS-IBG Journals
Department: Research and Higher Education (RHED)
Responsible to: Managing Editor
Location: South Kensington, London – with option for home working.
Hours: 0.4 FTE (Two days per week, with a preference for working on Monday and Tuesday).
Contract: 6 months, fixed-term
Salary: £30,065-£31,740 per annum (pro rata to £12,026-£12,696 per annum)
About Us
The Royal Geographical Society (with the Institute of British Geographers) is the learned society and professional body for geography and geographers. It is also a charity and a membership organisation. The Society was founded in 1830 and has been one of the most active of the learned societies ever since. It was pivotal in establishing geography as a teaching and research discipline in British universities and continues to play a key role in geographical and environmental education.
The Society is a leading world centre for geographical learning – supporting education, teaching, research, professional practice and scientific expeditions, as well as promoting public understanding and enjoyment of geography and providing advice to policymakers.
We work with a wide range of audiences. This includes teachers and pupils in schools, academics and researchers in higher education institutions, professional geographers in the workplace, and researchers and expeditioners in the field, but also members of the public with a curiosity about our world.
About You and the Role
This is an exciting opportunity to develop a greater understanding of the academic peer review and publishing process and provides an excellent opportunity to work with the academic community.
The role is ideally suited to someone with very strong organisational and communication skills and an understanding of and interest in contemporary academic geography.
The Society publishes five peer-reviewed geography journals, four of which are managed by the Society’s Managing Editor: Transactions of the Institute of British Geographers (TIBG), The Geographical Journal, Area, and Geo: Geography and Environment.
This role will provide administrative support for the transition from ScholarOne to Research Exchange screening and review platform.
Key responsibilities
- Screen and process submitted papers and communicate with authors to ensure correct formatting, anonymity, word length, responses to reviewers.
- Screen for AI-generated submissions and references and liaise with Managing Editor toensure papers meet ethical publishing standards for consideration.
- Maintain a record of all submitted papers in an Excel spreadsheet format (already established).
- Screen accepted papers and communicate with authors to ensure corrected files are uploaded for production.
- Send post-publication emails to reviewers and authors.
- Support the Managing Editor in setting up new workflows for Research Exchange.
- Potential for supporting with finding and inviting peer reviewers
Salary and Benefits
This is a part time (0.4 FTE), six month fixed-term post subject to successful completion of a probationary period of six weeks. The salary range for this post is £30,065-£31,740 per annum (pro rata to £12,026-£12,696 per annum) depending on experience and qualifications. This post is based in South Kensington, London, there are options for home working.
There are a range of benefits at the Society which include the following:
- For this role a 14-hour working week with core working hours between 10.00am and 4.00pm.
- Flexible working arrangements with home working possible.
- 25 days annual leave per annum plus public bank holidays for full time staff, pro rata to 10 days per annum.
- Society closure between Christmas and New Year, in addition to the basic annual leave allowance.
- Pension scheme - 3% employee, 7.5% employer.
- Group Life Assurance at four-times basic annual salary.
- Corporate eye care vouchers.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Free 24-hour Employee Assistance helpline with available counselling support.
Applications must be received by 9.30am, 11 December.
Interviews are planned to take place in the week commencing 15 December.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
The Society aims to be an equal opportunities employer. We strongly encourage applicants from those traditionally underrepresented in the geographical discipline.
No agencies please.
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About the role
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team to provide administrative and event delivery support across all event and fundraising activities. This will include a wide range of admin and support tasks pre-event, onsite and post-event for the BOA’s flagship event, BOA Annual Congress, and other educational, social and fundraising events, both face to face and virtual, delivered by the team. In addition, the postholder will be responsible for maintaining comprehensive administration systems across the events and fundraising team, corresponding with members, Stakeholders, delegates, fundraisers etc, using the CRM database, updating event and fundraising content on the BOA website, and supporting content creation for social media.
If you are a proactive individual with drive and enthusiasm looking for a new challenge, have an interest in events and fundraising and would be keen to work for a membership organisation involved in supporting trauma and orthopaedic surgeons and care for orthopaedic patients we would love to hear from you.
About you
- Able to establish good relationships with people at varying levels of seniority, including clinicians, expert advisors from the Council and subcommittees, and external stakeholders and organisations.
- Ready to get stuck in and capable of undertaking multiple tasks or projects at any one time
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to deal with people diplomatically and appropriately
- Comfortable with handling multiple issues and flexibility to adapt if priorities change or opportunities emerge at short notice.
- Proactive and keen to make a difference while appreciating the importance of sound project management and an eye for detail
- Good organisational skills and time management with ability to prioritise and independently work to deadlines
- Strong attention to detail and ability to achieve high standards of work with little supervision.
- Confident learning and using IT and online systems, including CRMs
What we can offer you
- Good team working environment
- 25 days paid holiday + bank holidays and up to 4 Association closure days.
- Enhanced contributory pension scheme & other leave entitlements.
- Employee Assistance Scheme
- Benefits platform.
We are fully committed to equality and diversity and will assess your application based on your experience, skills and suitability to the position only
About us
Around 10 million adults and 12,000 children, have a musculoskeletal condition in the UK today. We are a professional membership organisation and registered charity with the mission of ‘Caring for Patients, Supporting Surgeons’ working with our members to deliver excellence in surgical care and restore pain free mobility.
Our activities include influencing and engagement, professional practice, research and training and education. We have over 5,000 members worldwide, the majority based in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Membership is made up of consultants (active or retired), surgeons in training and staff and associate specialist grades (SAS).
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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AtaLoss is seeking an organised, proactive and mission-driven Executive Assistant for our Church Engagement department to support the continued growth of The Bereavement Journey® and our work equipping churches to become Bereavement Friendly. This full-time role provides essential administrative, digital, coordination, resourcing and delivery support, for webinars, events, resources, websites and church engagement activities, helping to expand our reach and impact across denominations in the UK.
Working closely with the Head of The Bereavement Journey® and Church Engagement, you will manage administrative processes, source and assess suitable Bereavement Friendly Church material and resources, update website content, support online programme delivery, coordinate communications, resource practitioners and monitor engagement data. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys varied work, can balance detail with initiative, communicates sensitively and effectively, and thrives in a purpose-driven Christian environment. As AtaLoss continues to grow nationally, this role offers the opportunity to contribute to meaningful change and strengthen bereavement support within churches and communities.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This role combines administrative coordination, event support, stakeholder engagement, and public policy research. The post holder will play a key role in advancing the National Theatre’s public policy and advocacy objectives, ensuring effective delivery of projects, communications, and relationships that support our strategic goals. The post holder will work as part of the Policy team within the Communications department.
The successful candidate will have the following:
- Collaborative and strong networker, able to build relationships internally and externally to support delivery of objectives.
- Strong written communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages for different audiences.
- Able to prioritise well, manage projects simultaneously and respond quickly and comprehensively to requests.
- Strong administrative skills, with experience managing calendars, shared inboxes, and spreadsheets and strong attention to detail.
- An interest in achieving change through influencing public policy and knowledge of the issues facing the subsidised arts sector and the National Theatre specifically.
If that sounds like you, this may be the role for you!
The closing date for the receipt of a completed application is Monday 15th December at 12 noon
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
WHO WE ARE
The Humane League (THL) is a global nonprofit ending the abuse of animals raised for food. THL fosters a high-energy culture of teamwork and mission-driven problem solving, and we have earned recognition as Top Charity from Animal Charity Evaluators for all of their rating periods. Over the past few years, we’ve grown to a staff of 100+ talented individuals dispersed around the world. At THL, how animals are treated in the food system is at the forefront of our everyday work. As such, many of our staff are vegan by personal choice, and all of our THL-hosted events offer fully vegan menus. We welcome all mission-aligned candidates to apply, no matter where you are in your journey to end the abuse of animals raised for food.
YOUR OPPORTUNITY
The Open Wing Alliance (OWA), a program of The Humane League, is a global coalition of approximately 90 animal protection organizations across 70+ countries united in a common goal: to end the abuse of chickens worldwide. For the past several years, we have focused our efforts on eliminating cages from the egg industry by securing cage-free policies from major retailers, restaurants, and manufacturers. OWA groups share tactics and resources to secure as many wins for animals as possible, specializing in institutional campaigning that can be tailored to our members’ unique circumstances and challenges.
As Temporary Global Campaigns Coordinator, you will be part of a team responsible for researching, coordinating, and launching hard-hitting global corporate animal welfare campaigns against major multinational companies. These campaigns involve collaboration and coordination with animal protection organizations around the world and directly contribute to The Humane League’s org-wide goal of ending the abuse of animals raised for food by securing global cage-free policies that significantly improve the lives of millions of egg-laying hens.
As a campaigner, you’ll have the opportunity to develop knowledge of our targets, our primary campaign strategies, and the tools we will use to win. You will assist with the execution of tactics spanning email, social media, advertisements, and other digital spaces, and you’ll also help the team leverage our digital action platform by setting up digital actions with a high degree of accuracy. The ideal candidate will bring determination, creativity, and a collaborative mindset. This position reports directly to the Associate Director of Global Campaigns.
This is a temporary, full-time, remote position, beginning in January 2026 and ending in December 2026. The duration may be extended or shortened at The Humane League’s discretion. The temporary hire will provide coverage while a permanent staff member is on leave. This position provides the opportunity for optional domestic and international travel, equivalent to 2 or more trips per year.
This position can be based in the United States, Canada, Ireland, Portugal, the United Kingdom, Austria, Czechia, Denmark, Hungary, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Sweden, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, or Peru. The successful candidate must be authorized to work in one of these countries and reside in that country while undertaking this role. We are only able to consider candidates who reside in the time zones GMT-6 through GMT+1. Please note that we are not able to consider candidates who reside in Pacific or Mountain Time. To enable collaboration with global team members, the successful candidate must be available to work from 9am-1pm Eastern time on a daily basis.
For priority consideration, please submit your application by December 8, 2025 at 11:59 pm ET. After this date, we will begin advancing candidates through the hiring process and may close the role. New candidates are welcome to apply as long as this job opening is listed on our website. If you are experiencing technical issues, please contact our careers email, which you can find on our website. Please submit applications and all supporting documents in English. All application questions and materials need to be submitted here through the application submission form; we do not accept applications through our careers email.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
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Conduct research to help inform campaign strategies, tactics, project plans, and communications (including slogans and language). Gather and monitor contact information, data, and key details about target companies and their executives.
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Support Global Corporate Campaigns Leads with the preparation and execution of campaign tactics in line with THL’s overarching strategy, including (but not limited to) email and social media actions, phone calls to corporate employees, petitions, and advertisements. Assist in planning the schedule of campaign tactics and developing campaign materials, including website content, videos, petitions, advertisements, social media actions, and literature language.
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Collaborate with internal teams at THL and external stakeholders in the OWA to align on goals and debrief on the progress of our campaigns.
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Work closely with other members of the Global Campaigns team to plan, design, and monitor impactful digital actions that will advance our cage-free work and secure victories in global campaigns.
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Assist with setup of digital actions within the OWA’s internal platforms for action taking and supporter building. Coordinate with campaigners, OWA groups, and IT teams as needed.
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Support Global Corporate Campaigns Leads in coordinating and motivating OWA members across 90+ organizations to take action.
In addition to the above essential job duties, other duties may be assigned as business needs arise. These may include non-essential, marginal job duties.
REQUIRED SKILLS
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Experience: Previous professional or non-professional experience in advocacy campaigns, grassroots organizing, or activism within the animal protection movement or another social movement.
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Tenacity: Dedication to campaigning fast, hard, and where it matters to maximize pressure on campaign targets. Ability to address barriers and persevere through challenging campaigns.
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Research and Data Analysis: Ability to compile and organize information effectively and leverage search engines and online resources to conduct research. Manages data entry and performs basic data analysis.
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Organization: Excellent attention to detail needed to accurately set up and monitor digital actions and manage multiple overlapping projects with different timelines and many moving pieces. Ability to prioritize effectively and accommodate last-minute changes.
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Strategic Thinking and Problem Solving: Ability to grasp organizational goals, policies, and procedures and understand how they align with broader strategic objectives. Identifies and resolves problems effectively, making use of available resources and consulting other staff members when appropriate.
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Initiative, Proactivity, and Adaptability: Willingness to adapt to changes and embrace new tasks and tools. Manages workload independently and proactively seeks out additional responsibilities and opportunities for improvement. Ability to pivot quickly and creatively as campaign strategies shift.
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Verbal and Written Communication: Communicates clearly and effectively across verbal and written formats, tailoring communication style to different audiences. Ability to participate in presentations and craft messaging that motivates others to take action.
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Collaboration and Interpersonal Skills: Ability to build and maintain positive relationships and work collaboratively with others. Actively participates in team activities and discussions, contributing ideas and supporting the development of a positive team culture.
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Global Perspective: Approaches work with a global and inclusive mindset, prioritizing global impact and taking into consideration the diverse experiences of colleagues and OWA member groups across many different cultures, languages, and political systems.
Hiring Timeline Details
Once your application has been reviewed, you will be notified via email with further details on the status of your application. If a candidate is moved forward, the interview process will be as follows:
- Recorded Video Interview (submission)
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Work Simulation Exercise (completed remotely)
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Interview (via video call)
For full details of our recruitment process please review the document on our website.
Compensation and Benefits
The annual compensation range for this role is:
- $56,895 - $69,539 USD for candidates based in the United States
- $56,269 - $68,773 CAD for candidates based in Canada
- €36,095 - €44,116 for candidates based in Ireland
- €15,331 - €18,738 for candidates based in Portugal
- £34,086 - £41,661 GBP for candidates based in the United Kingdom
- €43,754 - €53,478 for candidates based in Austria
- 385,174Kč - 470,768Kč for candidates based in Czechia
- kr.407,750 - kr.498,369 for candidates based in Denmark
- Ft562,177 - Ft687,139 for candidates based in Hungary
- €26,580 - €39,870 for candidates based in Italy
- €44,392 - €54,258 for candidates based in the Netherlands
- kr559,693 - kr684,080 for candidates based in Norway
- zł54,668 - zł66,613 for candidates based in Poland
- kr382,579 - kr467,607 for candidates based in Sweden
- $24,222,487 - $29,606,233 for candidates based in Argentina
- R$23,200 - R$34,800 for candidates based in Brazil
- CLP $10,265,808 - CLP $12,547,953 for candidates based in Chile
- $34,060,829 - $51,091,243 COP for candidates based in Colombia
- $11,281 - $13,788 for candidates based in Ecuador
- S/.35,157 - S/.42,967 for candidates based in Peru
At The Humane League, we believe in maintaining a fair and nondiscriminatory work environment. As part of our commitment to transparency, we have implemented a job architecture framework, which levels all of our roles according to size and complexity, as well as a compensation step system, which allows us to determine fair salaries for all. We also look at market data for each country that we operate in, to allow us to create specific salary bands per country. In addition, we have adopted a no negotiation policy for salaries. To determine a job's level, we carefully consider a variety of factors, including a job's size and complexity, required experience, knowledge, and/or skills, internal comparability, and market data. Candidates whose experience places them at step 5 or above of their job level within our compensation structure will be awarded a “Senior” title designation. These practices are aligned with our organizational values and will help us ensure we maintain clear, consistent, and transparent HR processes.
THL offers a unique and competitive benefits package. Each country will be provided with benefits that are applicable and relative to the location they are in. Therefore, your exact benefits package will be shared with you at the time of offer. However, as an idea, some of the benefits that are currently offered to our global team are:
- Unlimited paid time off
- The last Friday of every month off as a THL ‘Public Holiday’ called ‘Mend Your Heart Friday’
- Enhanced sick pay
- Generous bereavement leave
- Generous personal emergency leave
- Sabbatical leave
- Enhanced parental leave
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Retirement contributions
- Internet allowance
For candidates outside the United States, The Humane League will not be your direct employer. The successful candidate will enter an employment agreement with a local Employer of Record with whom The Humane League partners.
Equal Employment Opportunity
THL is an equal opportunity employer. THL does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected classifications, including but not limited to race, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, religious creed or belief, physical or mental disability, marital or familial status, legally protected medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, gender, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other status or classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. THL is committed to the importance of non-discriminatory practices within the nonprofit sector, as well as all workplace environments, and strongly encourages all interested candidates to apply.
Accommodations
The Humane League is committed to fully supporting all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, THL provides reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws throughout the hiring process and employment if hired. If a reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the People team (you can find our email in our website) to initiate the interactive process. THL complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, and all other applicable state and local laws.
AI Policy
Original work and thought are essential in the hiring process and allow us to evaluate you based on your own skills and competency. Therefore, the use of artificial intelligence (ChatGPT, Gemini, Rytr, Google Assistant, etc) to generate responses is strictly prohibited. By submitting this application you agree to comply with our AI Policy. Violations of this policy in any part of the recruitment process will result in being dismissed from consideration. If you need a reasonable accommodation to this policy, please see above for more information.
Communications From Greenhouse During Hiring Process
We have occasionally had issues with emails from Greenhouse being captured by spam filters and going to the spam folder. Because we utilize Greenhouse for all notifications regarding your application, please double check your spam folder in case important communications have been routed there.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
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We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Fundraising Officer to join the fundraising team at the Batten Disease Family Association CIO (BDFA).
The BDFA, founded in 1998 is the only patient organisation in the UK for families affected by Batten disease, a rare and terminal neurodegenerative condition that affects children and young adults. The BDFA offers informed guidance and support to families and the professionals who work with them, as well as actively raising awareness, and promoting research into the management of Batten disease to improve patient care pathways and ultimately find a cure.
This is an exciting time to join the charity, which has grown to offer additional support services for families affected by Batten disease and to implementing a long-term strategy to develop its advocacy, education and research capabilities. Come and join our supportive team as we continue to build and develop the organisation and strengthen our financial resilience.
We’re looking for an individual who has some experience in fundraising, particularly leading on all aspects of community fundraising, developing and nurturing relationships with volunteer fundraising groups and individual supporters. The successful candidate will work under the guidance of our CEO to develop community fundraising maximising the funds raised by volunteer fundraisers and developing supporter engagement. The successful candidate will also work alongside our Trusts and Foundations Fundraising Officer to support our Trusts and Foundations income generation.
The Ideal Candidate for this role will have:
- Experience in all aspects of community fundraising including events, assisting fundraisers to develop imaginative fundraising ideas and inspiring new supporters to raise funds whilst maintaining relationships with existing supporters
- Experience in building and sustaining long-term relationships with fundraising groups and individual supporters
- Experience in managing effective and creative fundraising communications on social media and the website
- Ability to contribute to the overall Trusts and Foundations income stream, including proactively researching and identifying grant funding opportunities
- Ability to lead on creative fundraising campaigns around key events such as Batten disease awareness day and Christmas
This job requires a motivated individual who has a passion for all those within our Batten community and a strong desire to support the development and financial growth of the BDFA. The role is full time (35 hours per week) and is home based with occasional travel around the UK to meet donors and support fundraising events.
The BDFA recognises the positive value of diversity and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive team. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified or experienced individuals, regardless of their race, gender, biological sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
Salary £27k - £34k PA dependent on experience
Upload a CV and covering letter to apply
Apply by: Monday 15th December
Interviews for this role will take place on Monday 22nd December