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Glaucoma UK is the charity for people with glaucoma. Our vision is to end preventable glaucoma sight loss. We want everyone with glaucoma to be able to live well with the condition, and to make this a reality.
More than 10,000 people took part in our National Patient Voices Survey, creating the most powerful picture yet of what it is like to live with glaucoma and receive glaucoma care across the UK.
Working closely with our Head of Communications and a specialist public affairs agency, you will help bring those findings to life, secure media attention and make decision-makers listen. Central to this will be finding and sensitively supporting people who are willing to share their experiences, cultivating trusted relationships and helping them tell their stories confidently across print, digital and broadcast media.
Alongside this landmark work, you will create engaging content across our magazine, website, email and social media channels, identify opportunities for national coverage and help strengthen and protect Glaucoma UK’s voice and reputation. This is a varied and influential role for an excellent storyteller with strong media instincts who wants their work to make a genuine difference.
Position: Communications & PR Officer (maternity cover)
Responsible to: Head of Communications
Location: Home-based with occasional travel to our head office in Ashford, Kent
Hours: 35 per week
Contract: 12 months fixed-term (from December 2026)
Salary: £34,077 per annum
Annual leave and benefits:
25 days holiday per annum (rising by one day per year to 28 days after 3 years’ service), plus Statutory Public Holidays, pro-rated for part-time employees.
Up to 5% contributory pension
Benenden Healthcare cover including 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
How to apply: Click the CharityJob Apply button below. You’ll be asked to submit a CV and answer a few short screening questions about your relevant skills and motivation.
Interviews will take place in the week commencing 21 October.
Closing date: Sunday 11 October at 11pm
What you’ll be working on:
· Proactively creating and delivering high quality, inspiring multi-channel content (including, but not limited to, our quarterly members magazine, awareness campaigns, email marketing schedule, social media and website) to engage key stakeholders and attract new followers to our cause.
· Playing a key role in the production of our quarterly member’s magazine; actively contributing to editorial meetings, writing articles, conducting interviews, editing copy, and overseeing timelines through to print and despatch.
· Working with the Head of Communications to develop key messages, briefings, and positioning statements to ensure consistency and maximise the impact of our campaigns and manage approval processes internally.
· Working alongside the Digital Communications Manager to ensure the website and social media is updated regularly with compelling and quality content.
· Providing copywriting and editing support across all internal and external communications for all departments to maintain consistent tone, style and messaging across all outputs and act as a ‘brand guardian’ together with colleagues in the communications team.
· Leading on the delivery of an ongoing programme to recruit and develop relationships with patient case studies, celebrity supporters and influencers who can help raise our public profile through the media and other opportunities.
This job is for you if…
· you have experience of working in a similar role either in-house or in an agency.
· you have excellent copywriting and proofreading skills.
· you have experience of crisis communications.
· you have experience of developing compelling content for print, digital and broadcast communications channels, accurately conveying information and engaging with a wide range of stakeholders.
· you have a track record of generating media coverage to deliver messages to a range of audiences.
· are a strategic thinker who considers the wider context when planning activity and can sense compelling story opportunities.
Our vision is to end preventable glaucoma sight loss.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About parkrun
parkrun is a health and wellbeing charity and our vision is to create a healthier and happier planet. Since our conception in 2004, parkrun has evolved into a global social movement with a vibrant and inclusive community at its core. As of 2026, we have recorded over 160-million instances of walking, jogging, running, and volunteering.
Our mission is to transform lives by empowering people to be active, together, outdoors in their local community; and to protect parkrun for the generations to come. Each and every weekend, we deliver free, weekly timed events that people of all ages and backgrounds can join in. By tackling barriers to participation, we encourage communities to come together and embrace regular physical activity
Now in its 22nd year, parkrun spans over 2,900 locations in 23 countries with more than 12 million people registered, and counting.
And we have really only just begun.
Brief role description:
The Communications Assistant provides creative and administrative support across parkrun’s internal and external communications. The role contributes to the planning, production, and delivery of content that reflects parkrun’s values and engages its global community. Responsibilities include managing the content schedule, designing and preparing communication assets, and ensuring that online spaces remain welcoming, inclusive, and safe. The post requires strong organisational skills, attention to detail, creativity, and a collaborative approach to working with colleagues across teams
Main responsibilities:
Content creation, storytelling, and media: Research, draft, and produce highly engaging blogs and case studies that capture the imagination of our community. Actively spot powerful individual stories and manage them - either as standalone features, as part of broader media moments, or fundraising campaigns - obtaining appropriate permissions and working closely with our press agency.
Content and channel management, and optimisation: Maintain our central communications grid. Manage the production, design, and distribution of our newsletters, retail and fundraising emails and other internal/external emails as required. Monitor and report on performance metrics (opens, clicks, visits etc) to continuously improve engagement.
Social media management and community building: Support the management of our social media channels (including scheduling and content creation) to build a vibrant, welcoming online presence. Actively monitor and respond to comments and messages, ensuring our digital spaces are warm, supportive, and inclusive for existing parkrunners, volunteers, and prospective newcomers alike.
Basic asset design: Create visually appealing, on-brand graphics (using tools like Canva).
Community safeguarding and media management: Ensure all external communications, particularly case studies involving community members, strictly adhere to our safeguarding, consent, and data protection policies. Oversee and organise our image and media library. Ensure all photos and videos used across our communications celebrate the diversity of our community, adhere strictly to safeguarding standards and photography policies.
Internal communications and adaptable team support: Assist in sharing internal updates to keep staff, volunteers, and key stakeholders aligned and informed. Provide flexible communications support across different projects and team objectives as organisational priorities evolve.
parkrun Limited is the company responsible for delivering parkrun in the UK.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Brief role description:
This role plays a pivotal part in supporting the Executive team to deliver a seamless office relocation, ensuring strategic objectives are achieved efficiently and with minimal disruption . The role’s primary purpose is to lead and coordinate the successful delivery of the office relocation project, ensuring effective governance, risk management, and stakeholder engagement
Lead and manage the end-to-end office relocation project, collaborating with the Senior Leadership Team, Executive Support, contractors, and suppliers to ensure timely delivery and minimal business disruption.
Monitor and Report - to coordinate and track project deliverables, risks, and governance. Acting as the central reference point, this role ensures project milestones, vendor agreements, and internal workstream progress (e.g., IT setup, facilities, change management) are logged, monitored, and reported. This includes tracking key deadlines, signposting guidance, and flagging risks or missed targets.
Stakeholder alignment - to manage stakeholder communications and operational change. Serving as the primary central contact for all office move enquiries and vendor updates, and staff communications, this role ensures all internal departments have clear line of sight on move logistics and operational dependencies.
Compliance Partnership - Provide support to the Business Support Manager and Executive Assistant regarding insurance, health and safety compliance, and landlord communications throughout the transition period.
Main responsibilities:
Planning, leading, and delivering the office relocation.
Liaising with vendors, movers, partners, landlords, and legal advisers to ensure the fit-out and move are cost-effective and on schedule.
Maintaining project budgets, schedules, tracking logs, and documentation to ensure the project is delivered in the timeframe required with accurate reporting and records.
Overseeing logistics, space planning, desk allocations, floor plans, and move-day support for staff.
Coordinating administrative office setups (including interim supplies, access passes, utility setups, and facilities services).
Central tracking of project risks, milestones, dependencies, and executive reporting.
Drive clear communication, managing internal change updates and stakeholder engagement to maintain visibility and confidence across all departments.
Desirable experience requirements:
Experience working within a project management or business administration capacity with relevant project / change management experience.
Demonstrable experience in managing office moves, fit-out projects, or large-scale operational relocations.
Strong proficiency in project tracking and presentation tools (Google Sheets/Google Slides). Desirable: PRINCE2, PMP, CAPM, or equivalent project management experience.
Demonstrated experience in budget management, vendor negotiation, and financial tracking.
Relevant experience in a charitable, non-profit, or third-sector organisation.
Experience coordinating change management or communication for internal staff and stakeholder groups.
Most relevant skills:
Accountability: Will be accountable and pass on accountability for one’s own actions and those of colleagues and the organisation.
Attention to Detail: Meticulous with a sharp eye for detail and accuracy.
Communication: Able to convey and share ideas clearly, concisely and accurately, both verbally and in writing.
Initiative: Able to recognise and create opportunities and to act accordingly.
Interpersonal Skills: Ability to communicate and establish rapport at all levels, internally and externally.
Organisation: Able to determine goals and priorities and to accurately assess the actions, time and resources needed to achieve those goals.
Problem Solving: Able to detect problems, recognise important information and link various data; to trace potential causes and look for relevant details.
Teamwork: Able to work well with others in multiple situations to achieve a shared goal.
parkrun Limited is the company responsible for delivering parkrun in the UK.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Campaigns Assistant
£26,000 per annum, plus 8% pension contribution
35hours per week
Permanent role
Hybrid working –homebased workingforthe majority oftime with a need to attend events and head office in Godalming onoccasions
An exciting opportunity to drive supporter engagement and campaign work that will help end animal cruelty in the name of ‘sport’.
WhatYou’llDo:
You will work in a fast-paced environment, responsible for growing and building relationships with supporters, distributing campaigns materials, and delivering campaign events You will help ensure that supporter activity is meaningful and helps drive us closer to achieving the League Against Cruel Sports’ strategic priorities.
Working collaboratively with all teams across the League, this is a hands-on role in the active delivery of the League’s campaign strategy. It is a wide-ranging role, and you will use your organisational and campaigning skills to support Campaigns Managers in delivering multiple and varied campaigns.
Your responsibilities will include:
Who You Are:
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about campaigning to protect animals from persecution and excited to make a real impact. We need someone who possesses:
Why Join Us:
You’ll join a workplace where your voice matters, with a long and proud history of campaigning for and protecting wildlife. Our culture is shaped by our people, inclusion and collaboration are central to how we operate, and this culture has been recognised in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work (Small Organisations) 2026.
We offer a flexible, supportive working environment with 28 days of annual leave pro rata, rising to 38 days with long service (in addition to the public holidays) and flexible working arrangements.
Additionally, our benefits package includes a generous employer contribution of eight percent towards your pension scheme and discounts on shopping, electronics, hospitality and leisure.
Most importantly, working at the League gives you the opportunity to make a real difference for animals. Find out more about working at the League.
The League Against Cruel Sports is committed to inclusivity and diversity, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
How to apply
Ready to make a real difference?Don'twait - apply now!To apply, pleasesubmityour CV along with a covering letter by 30 September 2026.
Together, we can redefine what is acceptable and create a better world for animals.
We protect animals from being persecuted in the name of sport. United, we aim to redefine what is acceptable and inspire change.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant ready to take the next step in your career?
At Ambitious College, we are looking for a Higher Level Specialist Teaching Assistant to join our West Thames campus, supporting autistic young adults aged 16–25.
Working alongside the class Lecturer, you will play an important role in planning and delivering high-quality education, supporting learner progress and modelling excellent practice. You will also mentor and develop Learning Support Workers and other support staff, helping colleagues build their skills and confidence.
About the role
You will:
About you
We are looking for someone with strong practical experience in education who is ready to take on greater responsibility.
You will have:
Experience of working with autistic young people is highly desirable, but we welcome candidates with strong transferable skills and a genuine commitment to developing their specialist practice.
Why join Ambitious College?
At Ambitious College, we believe autistic young adults should have the opportunity to develop their skills, build confidence and prepare for a fulfilling adult life.
You'll join a passionate and skilled team where your experience can make a real difference — while developing your own specialist and leadership skills.
If you're ready to lead by example, develop others and make a greater impact, we'd love to hear from you.
Join Ambitious College and help us transform the lives of autistic young adults.
Start Date- November 2026
Closing Date- Monday 28 September 2026
Interview date-Friday 2nd October/ Monday 5th October 2026
Ambitious about Autism is committed to fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion at every level of our organisation. We warmly welcome applications from all qualified candidates, valuing the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives they bring. We encourage applications from individuals regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or parental status, disability, or age.
Our recruitment process promotes equal opportunities, and we are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities or additional needs throughout the recruitment process. Please contact our Recruitment Team for accommodations. We recognise disability as a physical or mental impairment that significantly and long-term affects a person's ability to perform day-to-day activities, as defined by the UK Equality Act 2010. All applications will be considered solely on merit, aligned with our mission to support autistic children and young people.
Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. As part of our Safer Recruitment checks, an online search maybe carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
The Safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification.
Whether the post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendment to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance.
We stand with autistic children and young people, champion their rights and create opportunities.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Are you an organised, detail-oriented professional with a passion for serving others through excellence in payroll and HR?
We are seeking a Payroll & HR Assistant to support our vital back-office functions, ensuring all employees are paid accurately and on time. This is a great opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organisation that combines professional standards with a heart for faith-based service.
We are a growing charity that values and invests in our people. We believe in developing our employees and actively support career progression. You’ll join a team where your contributions are recognised, your development matters, and where you can grow professionally while helping us fulfil our mission.
As a Payroll & HR Assistant, you’ll play a crucial role in processing monthly payroll for over 700 staff, responding to pay queries, and supporting recruitment and HR administration.
If you have experience in payroll, a working knowledge of HR processes, and a desire to make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.
Responsibilities:
Skills/Experience:
This role has an Occupational Requirement to be filled by a Christian under the provisions of the Equality Act (2010)
Hours:
Full-time, 35 hours per week
Benefits:
— What our staff say about us: …“It is a friendly and welcoming place to work” … —
Pilgrims’ Friend Society is a registered charity. Our Christian ethos is central to everything we plan and do. We are committed to having a diverse senior management team and we encourage applications from disabled and Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic candidates, as these groups are underrepresented on our senior management team at present.
Executive Assistant – 2-Month Contract
Location: South-West London – Hybrid (3 days office / 2 days home)
Contract: 2-month minimum, with potential to extend
Day Rate: £250–£300 per day via Umbrella company
Working Hours: 8:30am–5:30pm
Start Date: ASAP – applicants can have a maximum 1 weeks' notice
Goodman Masson are delighted to be partnering with a leading global organisation to recruit an experienced Executive Assistant on an initial 2-month contract, with the potential for extension.
This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organised and proactive EA to join a collaborative team of five EAs, supporting senior executives through a period of significant organisational transformation.
The Role
You will provide high-level executive support to the COO and CPO, taking ownership of complex diary management, international travel coordination and day-to-day executive administration.
The role will suit an EA who is highly detail-focused, proactive and confident operating as a trusted and diplomatic gatekeeper for senior stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
About You
We're looking for an experienced EA who can hit the ground running and immediately provide high-quality support.
The three key qualities are:
Exceptional attention to detail – you will spot the small things others might miss and proactively ensure nothing falls through the cracks.
Proactive and "on the ball" – you will anticipate requirements, stay ahead of your executives and confidently manage competing priorities.
Gravitas, integrity, discretion and executive presence – you'll have the gravitas to operate confidently with C-suite stakeholders and act as a trusted gatekeeper.
Required Experience:
What's on Offer?
If you are an experienced EA and have all the required experience, please ensure this is all captured in your CV in bullet point form under your previous organisations and send to ASAP to maximise your chances of being progressed.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Our people are the heart of Woodrow. As the Duty Manager, you are part of a professional, enthusiastic, and passionate team that believes in the potential of every young person who comes through the door. The Duty Manager works alongside another Duty Manager, both of whom report into the Leisure Operations Manager. This role supervises a team of Leisure Assistants/ Lifeguards; and works closely with the customer teams across the site, swimming teachers, and lifeguards to maintain ongoing service delivery expectations.
The Duty Manager is responsible for supporting the smooth running of the swimming pool and delivering a high quality and safe experience for users of Leisure Centre facilities. We expect you to come with experience of having worked in a customer facing role, where you will be able to hit the ground running. Part of your role will support the management and maintenance of the pool plant. We are looking for someone enthusiastic, motivated, and customer focused. You must demonstrate a strong commitment towards ensuring excellence in customer service and enhancing customer experience. You must be ready to communicate with a diverse range of clients, including the public, children and young people, youth group leaders and teachers.
What you will be doing
Leisure Centre Operations
Centre Health & Safety
Corporate Responsibilities
Undertake any other duties as may be reasonably requested by Woodrow Management that ensure the ongoing operational success of the centre and delivery of excellent customer experiences.
Reflect our inclusive culture in your day-to-day work and support a positive health & safety and safeguarding culture in your interactions with colleagues.
Follow our organisation’s anti-racism principles and practices as you actively promote and respect diversity and inclusion in all aspects of your work and working relationships.
What you bring to the role
Experience, Knowledge & Skills
We would love to know if you have:
Qualifications
Please let us know if you have:
Attributes & Behaviours
Demonstrate living our values of being:
Why work at Woodrow High House
Executive Assistant - 2-Month Contract
Location: South-West London - Hybrid (3 days office / 2 days home)
Contract: 2-month minimum, with potential to extend
Day Rate: £250-£300 per day via Umbrella company
Working Hours: 8:30am-5:30pm
Start Date: ASAP - applicants can have a maximum 1 weeks' notice
Goodman Masson are delighted to be partnering with a leading global organisation to recruit an experienced Executive Assistant on an initial 2-month contract, with the potential for extension.
This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organised and proactive EA to join a collaborative team of five EAs, supporting senior executives through a period of significant organisational transformation.
The Role
You will provide high-level executive support to the COO and CPO, taking ownership of complex diary management, international travel coordination and day-to-day executive administration.
The role will suit an EA who is highly detail-focused, proactive and confident operating as a trusted and diplomatic gatekeeper for senior stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Calendar & Schedule Management
Meeting & Event Coordination
Travel Management
Confidentiality & Judgment
Administrative & Office Support
About You
We're looking for an experienced EA who can hit the ground running and immediately provide high-quality support.
The three key qualities are:
Exceptional attention to detail - you will spot the small things others might miss and proactively ensure nothing falls through the cracks.
Proactive and "on the ball" - you will anticipate requirements, stay ahead of your executives and confidently manage competing priorities.
Gravitas, integrity, discretion and executive presence - you'll have the gravitas to operate confidently with C-suite stakeholders and act as a trusted gatekeeper.
Required Experience:
What's on Offer?
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Job Title: Hertfordshire Project Assistant
Salary: £27,980 (London Fringe weighting)
Position Type: Full time/Fixed term (until December 2028)
Reports to: Scaling Manager
Based at: Remote, with travel to schools in Hertfordshire
Working Hours: 5 days a week, 9am-5pm (flexible)
Pension: School Food Matters matches pension contributions at 7% of pensionable earnings
Holiday: 31 days including bank holidays that fall on working days. Holidays must be taken during the school holidays
This role requires occasional work outside of core hours (for example, if visiting a school breakfast club). It also requires travel to schools across Hertfordshire, so access to a car would be desirable. Training for delivery of the programme will be provided online and in person, and you will be expected to travel outside of Hertfordshire for some of these sessions.
Background to School Food Matters
At School Food Matters we believe that school food can unlock a happier, healthier, more sustainable future for every child. We want a school food system that delivers for all children, so they can enjoy nutritious, delicious and sustainable school food and leave school with an informed and positive relationship with food. To achieve this, we campaign for a better school food system, bringing the voices of children, parents, and teachers to government policy, and deliver fully funded food education programmes in schools across the country.
Background to Nourish
Our Nourish programme supports schools to create a food environment that puts children and young people's nutrition first. The evidence-based, multi-component programme helps schools to develop action plans and policies to cover the food served across the whole school day. Nourish uses a collaborative whole school approach to food involving everyone across the school community to create lasting positive change.
Job purpose
· To support two Project Officers with the delivery of Nourish in 30 schools in Hertfordshire (primary, secondary and SEND settings) over 2 years
Key tasks include
· Recruit schools to take part in Nourish
· Shadow and support project team to deliver in person food audits in schools
· Build relationships and work closely with teachers, teaching assistants, cooks, kitchen teams and senior leaders in schools in Hertfordshire to improve the food they offer their students
· Provide practical support to the project team with setting up workshops including paperwork and food shopping
· Provide admin support to the project team
· Tailor Nourish resources for Hertfordshire schools where required
· Collect data and maintain accurate records relating to the project
· Gather content for our comms team, website and social media platforms
· Keep project team fully updated on progress
· Keep up to date with safeguarding requirements and reporting procedures
· Maintaining the ethos of the charity and positively promoting our work at all times
· You will also be expected to undertake any other tasks relevant to the affairs of SFM that may arise from time to time. Therefore, being flexible and approaching the job with an open and positive mindset is essential.
Person Specification
Essential
· Excellent administrative and organisational skills with great attention to detail
· Excellent IT skills including excel, word and email
· Ability to work in a team, and seek help when needed
· Comfortable engaging with variety of audiences (students, school staff and parents), incl. writing and responding to email, conducting telephone, virtual and face to face meetings, and running workshops
· Self-motivated and optimistic with a can-do attitude
Desirable
· Experience of working for a charity or not for profit organisation
· Experience of working in schools
· An interest in food education and children’s health
· Access to a car
We campaign for a better school food system. We support schools, local authorities and MATs to improve food in schools.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Us:
Princess Alice Hospice is a charity supporting people in life, death and grief. We’re dedicated to working closely with individuals, communities and organisations in the London Boroughs of Kingston and Richmond and large parts of Surrey, to ensure more people receive the support they need.
About the role:
We’re thrilled to offer a fantastic opportunity to join our Fundraising Team in a temporary role supporting our Christmas events programme. You’ll help deliver our festive calendar, with a particular focus on our flagship Santa Fun Run, which aims to raise an incredible £66,000. You’ll also support Light Up a Life and our Christmas Tree Collections in January.
This is a varied, hands-on role. Key responsibilities include:
• Researching and ordering stock and liaising with suppliers
• Loading and driving a small van
• Putting up banners
• Distributing leaflets to businesses and organisations in our care area
• Liaising with community fundraisers to promote the event
• Engaging with staff across the organisation to promote the event
• Updating event briefing documents
• Calling supporters to discuss the event, helping them set up fundraising pages and supporting their fundraising
• Liaising with the Volunteering team to recruit and brief volunteers
• Attending all events is essential. Event dates are 29 November 2026, 4 December 2026, 13 December 2026 and 8–12 January 2027.
You'll be there to help set up events and ensure they run smoothly on the day. You’ll also support the wider marketing and administration involved in event management and delivery, including preparing marketing literature and providing administrative support.
Who are we looking for?
We’re looking for someone who enjoys being part of a lively team, is happy to get stuck into practical tasks and is confident engaging with supporters, volunteers and colleagues.
• Ready to unwrap an exciting career in fundraising and make a meaningful difference
• Passionate about bringing brilliant events to life and creating a buzz in the community
• A super-organised multitasker who keeps the details sparkling and thrives as part of a team
• Bursting with energy, can-do enthusiasm and enough festive spirit to rival Santa’s elves!
You’ll help bring the Santa Fun Run to life, which may include dressing as Santa or an elf, promoting the event around the Hospice and in the community, and encouraging people to sign up.
What you’ll be doing:
• Supporting the event lead with planning and logistics
• Motivating participants and engaging the community
• Assisting with event setup and delivery, including lifting boxes, erecting gazebos and packing vans
• Driving a van (so a full UK driving licence is essential)
• Working flexibly, including evenings and weekends as needed
This role is ideal for someone who wants hands-on experience in the lively world of community fundraising. You’ll build practical skills across charity events and seasonal campaigns while helping create memorable experiences for supporters and the local community.
At Princess Alice Hospice we are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity. We are fully committed to equality of opportunity and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and lived experiences. We value the unique perspectives each person brings and strive to create a workplace where everyone feels respected and supported. We are an organisation where you can be you.
We are signed up to the Disability Confident scheme and we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.
Please visit the Join our Team section on our website for tips and guidance on how to complete your application form, and what to expect when interviewing with us.
Please visit our Privacy Notices section to understand and be aware of how we use the data you provide to us.
All of our vacancies except from retail are subject to a relevant DBS check.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Care Assistant (Nights)
Calcot, Reading
£15.26 per hour
Contract Type: Full Time (42 hours per week)
Working Pattern: Nights
Hours: 12 hour shifts, 8 pm to 8 am working on rolling rota of 3 consecutive days on and 3 consecutive days off
You must hold either The Care Certificate or a minimum of Level 2 NVQ in Health and Social Care.
Friends of the Elderly (FotE) is a not-for-profit charity dedicated to providing excellent care with a family feel, we have been supporting older people for over 120 years. The charity provides care home and day care services for older people, as well as grants for older people in financial difficulty.
About Friends Place, Calcot
Recently opened in July 2025, Friends Place, Calcot is more than just a care home - it is a vibrant, welcoming community designed to provide exceptional residential, dementia, and respite care.
Run by Friends of the Elderly, where we pride ourselves on delivering personalised, compassionate care in a state-of-the-art facility.
Located in the heart of Calcot, Reading, our home features:
· A cinema for residents to enjoy movie nights and entertainment.
· A stylish salon offering professional pampering.
· A peaceful tea room for reflection or a chat with friends.
· A vibrant bar for socialising and relaxation.
The modern facilities are designed to create a warm and homely environment where residents feel safe, valued, and supported.
We are recruiting for a Care Assistant to join the team.
Joining us as a Care Assistant, you will help our residents with various tasks including:
· Personal care.
· Companionship.
· Meal preparation.
· Mobility.
· Keeping care records up to date.
We would like our Care Assistant to join us with at least 6 months experience in a care home environment. Empathetic and respectful, self-motivated and flexible, you will be a team player who is always willing to go the extra mile, enabling our residents to lead fulfilled lives.
We would like you to have a real passion for care. Someone who sees this as an opportunity to build solid relationships with our residents, to allow them to live well in later life by putting them at the heart of all that you do.
This isn’t just a job; it’s about making a difference to older people’s lives every day.
Why Join Friends of the Elderly?
· Heritage of Care: Work with a trusted organisation backed by over a century of expertise.
· Non-Profit Mission: Be part of a charity that prioritises people, not profit. While we take a commercial approach to our work, we are not for profit and we are committed to our charitable values.
· State-of-the-Art Facilities: Lead a cutting-edge care home designed for comfort and community.
· Professional Development: Access training and career development opportunities.
Make Your Mark
This is a unique opportunity to shape the culture and success of a brand-new care home, leaving a lasting impact on residents’ lives and the community.
In return for your hard work and dedication, you can look forward to a wealth of benefits:
· Group Pension Plan, with a 6% contribution from us.
· Generous annual leave.
· Wellbeing support through various initiatives, including an employeeassistanceprogramme.
· Learning, development, and progression opportunities.
· Monthly prize draw, with 3 prizes to be won.
· Retail discount schemes to make your salary go further.
· Access to loans at affordable rates, saving directly from salary and advance pay already earned.
· Health cash plans for you and your family.
· Cycle to work scheme.
· Long service awards that increase with length of service.
· Refer a friend to work for us and receive a £200 bonus.
· Uniforms are provided
· Free DBS checks.
Safeguarding:
Keeping everyone safe is one of the charity’score values andis central to everything we do at Friends of the Elderly. All staff follow our Safeguarding Policy & Procedures and, if they see or suspect abuse, we expect staff to report it straight away.
Criminal record checks:
As this role involves a regulated activity, successful applicants will undertake an enhanced DBS check, with barred lists check, and any offer of employment will be dependent on a satisfactory outcome.
Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar a person from working for us, this will depend on the circumstances and background of any record.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion:
Friends of the Elderly strives to treat all staff equally and be a diverse and inclusive workplace, where everyone can be themselves and everyone accepts each other’s differences. A charity where everyone is equal butdefinitely notthe same.
Our ambition is to ensure equality and celebrate diversity, all working together to create an inclusive workplace, which attracts andretainsthe best people. People that care and can make a difference.
We currently do not providesponsorshipbut we welcome applications from those who have a right work in the UK.
Don’tdelay in sending your application as we may need to close the vacancy early if we manage to appoint before the advertising closing date. We interview applicants as they apply.
We are Living Streets, the UK charity for everyday walking.
We want to create a nation where walking is the natural choice for everyday, local journeys; free from congested roads and pollution, reducing the risk of preventable illnesses and social isolation. We want to achieve a better walking environment and to inspire people of all generations to walk and wheel more.
We’re looking for an organised and customer-focused Commercial Assistant to join our Development and Delivery department.
You will support Living Streets Services Ltd – our trading subsidiary and successful social enterprise – helping to deliver products and services including WOW – the walk to school challenge, Walk to School Week and Little Feet.
This is a varied role combining administration, customer service and sales support. You will process orders, respond to enquiries, maintain accurate records, and work with customers, suppliers and colleagues to resolve issues. Your work will help us provide excellent service, while contributing to the efficiency and financial success of our trading activity.
What you’ll do:
·Process customer orders accurately and coordinate fulfilment and invoicing.
·Respond to enquiries from schools, local authorities, project coordinators and other customers by telephone and email.
·Investigate and help resolve order, product and delivery issues.
·Maintain accurate sales, purchasing, stock and customer records.
·Monitor stock levels and support relationships with key suppliers.
·Prepare quotations and respond to sales enquiries.
·Support new and existing customer accounts and maintain database records.
·Assist schools using the WOW Travel Tracker platform and other digital products.
·Support the delivery of engagement and evaluation activities, including our annual design competition.
·Help coordinate outreach events and tender submissions.
·Provide general administrative support, including taking minutes at quarterly board meetings.
What we’re looking for:
·Experience of providing administrative, customer-service or operational support.
·Experience of responding to enquiries by telephone and email.
·Experience of supporting sales activity, such as preparing quotations or processing orders.
·Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
·Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills.
·Accuracy and close attention to detail.
·Confidence using CRM systems and Microsoft Office or equivalent workplace software.
·A practical approach to solving routine problems and knowing when to escalate an issue.
·The ability to work independently and collaboratively.
·A helpful, professional and customer-focused approach.
·A commitment to Living Streets’ purpose and to equity, diversity and inclusion.
Living Streets is committed to being an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.
Closing date: 30/09/2026 (11:59 PM)
Interviews: 08/10/2026 – 09/10/2026
Our mission is to achieve a better walking environment and inspire people to walk more.



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Are you passionate about developing people and using your experience in education to make a real difference to the school workforce?
Lift Schools Apprenticeships is looking for an Apprenticeships Trainer to join our growing team, supporting learners undertaking our Teaching Assistant apprenticeship programmes. This is a home-based role, ideally suited to someone based in the North or Midlands, with flexibility to travel when required.
About the role
As an Apprenticeships Trainer, you will manage a caseload of apprentices and support them throughout their learning journey, from induction and initial planning through to assessment and preparation for End Point Assessment.
Your primary focus will be delivering our Level 3 Teaching Assistant and Level 5 Specialist Teaching Assistant (SEND) programmes, working closely with apprentices and their employers to ensure learners develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours they need to succeed.
Depending on your qualifications and experience, there may also be opportunities to support other apprenticeship programmes including Early Years, Business Administration, Operations Manager, Digital and Coaching Professional.
Key responsibilities
You will:
We are looking for someone who
Has experience of working within training or education, particularly within a school setting, and can build positive relationships with learners and employers.
You will have excellent communication and ICT skills, be highly organised and confident managing a varied caseload and competing priorities. You will be able to motivate learners, work effectively as part of a team and maintain high standards of quality and professionalism.
Experience within an assessor role and knowledge of SEND would be particularly valuable. An Award in Education and Training, PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification, alongside an assessor qualification such as D32/33, A1, TAQA/CAVA or equivalent, would also be desirable.
Knowledge of apprenticeship standards, End Point Assessment and awarding organisation processes would be an advantage.
Your new team
Lift Schools Apprenticeships is a fast-growing training provider dedicated to supporting schools and Multi-Academy Trusts.
We deliver Level 2 to Level 5 apprenticeship programmes designed specifically for the education workforce. Our approach is rooted in our ethos of "By MATs, for MATs", ensuring our programmes are practical, relevant and informed by the realities of working in schools.
Working with more than 20 external partners nationwide and drawing on the experience of over 62 schools, we continue to expand our apprenticeship offer and the number of learners we support.
This is an exciting opportunity to join us during a period of growth and help shape high-quality apprenticeship provision that directly impacts learners, schools, and their communities.
Who is Lift Schools?
Lift Schools is made up of 62 primary, secondary and special schools, educating more than 35,000 pupils across the country. We believe education can transform lives - and we want every child in our schools to achieve their full potential.
How we support you
We want you to feel supported, valued and able to grow throughout your career with Lift Schools. From high-quality professional development and career progression to wellbeing support and opportunities to connect and collaborate across our network, we invest in you so you can do your best work.
Discover how we'll support you to thrive, develop and grow your career in the way that's right for you:
Hours: 22.2 hours per week, with variable/flexible working.
Location: Home-based, ideally based in the North or Midlands, with some travel required.
Start Date: As soon as possible
There may be opportunities for Trainers to move onto permanent contracts during the year.
An excellent education for every child, in every classroom, everyday.


About This Job
The role requires a strong communicator who can translate complex information into accessible content and build trusted relationships across key stakeholder groups, particularly within the ACF. As well as a requirement to attend events across the UK to promote the charity.
Essential Skills
· GCSE English or equivalent experience
· At least two year’s experience of drafting award citations or funding applications
· Experience of working with partners, internally and externally
· Ability to extract information from people with varying powers of written expression
· Information gathering and analysis skills
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Please refer to the attached Job Description for further information.
Our charity
ACCT UK is a national youth charity dedicated to improving the life chances of young people. The Combined Cadet Force Association (CCFA) is a charity dedicated to the promotion of the ideals and activities of the Combined Cadet Force in schools. Together we want to ensure that every young person has the opportunity to learn new skills, build confidence and be inspired through their cadet experience.
We want to develop the youth leadership and training abilities of adult volunteers whilst also helping young people to access cadet activities through fundraising, grant-making, developing new resources and direct support.
We strongly believe that everyone benefits when you help young people to develop their character and values through activities that stretch and mature them. We also know that when young people engage with others at a range of levels in their communities it builds confidence and improves empathy for other’s lives.
Who we are
By joining the charities, you will help us to reach more young people and make a greater difference and we look forward to working with you. We actively promote and encourage you to explore ideas that improve all aspects of the charity’s work in pursuit of its charitable aims.
The charities are proud of our diverse teams, with people on different working patterns, from different backgrounds and at different life-stages. Our experience has taught us that having people with different perspectives and different lived experiences leads to better outcomes for our beneficiaries. If you are wondering if our organisation is for someone like you, the answer is yes! Please apply and explain how you, your experience, your talent and your potential are the right fit for this role.
What we can offer you
In addition to your salary, we offer all staff:
· Flexible working arrangements (you agree a working pattern with your line manager).
· The ability to work both from home and from our London office.
· Personal Accident Insurance, including loss of earnings cover and death benefit.
· 15 days of sick pay in any 12-month period (after 12 months employment - pro-rata for part time staff).
· A contributory pension scheme (you contribute at least 5% and we will contribute 10%).
· Good leave allowances (which are offered pro-rata for part time staff):
o 20 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
o Additional privilege leave, on set days each year, such as between Christmas and New Year.
o An additional five days of volunteering leave.
· Support for qualifications and personal development.
· Employee Assistance Programme.
· Season ticket loan.
· Railcard (if you are eligible).
· A caring and supportive team environment.
How to apply
Please send a CV and Cover letter that details how you meet the requirements of the job description by 2359hrs by Sunday 4th October 2026.
Interviews will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams shortly after the closing date.
While AI tools can be beneficial, we value the personal touch and authenticity in job applications. We encourage you to highlight your unique experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, ensuring all information is accurate. Please use AI tools responsibly and with integrity throughout the application and selection process.
Please note that as a charity dedicated to improving the lives of young people, we require staff to make a declaration about any relevant convictions, undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service check. In addition, we will follow up with references.
Please be advised that this position may close earlier than the stated deadline if a sufficient number of high-quality applications are received. To ensure your application is considered, we strongly recommend submitting it as soon as possible. Candidates will be notified of the next stage in the recruitment process if they are shortlisted.
Army Cadet Charitable Trust (ACCT) UK aims to give all young people the opportunity to develop and achieve through Army Cadets activities.



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