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Senior Fundraiser for Trusts and Foundations 2025 

About the organisation 

CARAS is a dynamic and exciting charity offering holistic support to refugees and people seeking asylum. We pride ourselves on coupling the expertise of our staff team with strong values that mean we always place the voices, needs and wants of our group members at the heart of all that we do. We know that this is a transformative way of working. Our Strategy, Monitoring Framework and Values were all written with full participation from our group members. 

Our Values are: 

Kindness. CARAS will nurture all who are part of our community, helping everyone to develop their skills, talents and interests. 

Justice. CARAS will strive for social justice following a rights-based approach in all of our work and challenging instances when rights are not upheld in wider society. 

Empowerment. CARAS works alongside people, recognising and respecting their skills and strengths and striving together for better outcomes. 

‘With’ not ‘for’. CARAS will put the voices, opinions, experiences and needs of its community members at the heart of all that we do. 

CARAS is a thriving organisation with a highly motivated, friendly and experienced staff team, bolstered by the generous support of equally skilled volunteers and trustees who come from many walks of life. We are impactful across a range of measures that demonstrate the life-changing work we do and are proud to receive testimonials from our group members that bring our impact to life.

The Senior Fundraiser for Trusts and Foundations will be our lead fundraiser, drawing in support and expertise from across the team. They will take ownership of identifying funding sources, refining a strategy, forecasting our fundraising income, and building strong relationships with donors, bringing the experiences of our group members to life in fundraising communications. They will line management a full-time fundraiser who specialises in individual giving while the Senior Fundraiser for Trusts and Foundations will lead on grant writing. 

In the last 5 years, CARAS has had huge success, more than trebling our income and enabling us to expand our staff team and therefore our reach. We are a highly impactful organisation that is often looked to for our insight in the sector. We have an ambitious three-year strategy, co-produced with group members, staff, volunteers, trustees and partner organisations, that will launch in September 2025 and guide our current work. 

This is an exciting role that comes with many varied commitments, expectations and timescales. We are seeking applicants who want to be at the forefront of change, striving to improve the rights, entitlements and day-to-day experiences of refugees and people seeking asylum. You will need to be able to show how your skills and experiences fit the role, as well as possessing a drive for social change in support of under-served people. Within this role, you will have scope to shape and secure the future of CARAS.

You will be supported in a variety of ways, including by an expert team of staff around you who will collaborate with you and work together as needed; a highly professional Board of Trustees who you will work with at key points throughout the year and who are available for consultation and advice as needed; robust and effective systems; and a network of organisations and funders who share CARAS’ goals. Additionally, you will have regular and detailed supervision with your line manager, and you can access our Employee Assistance Programme at any time. 

This opportunity comes at a very exciting time. CARAS has been piloting a 4 day week from since the 1st of January 2025, meaning that all staff work 20% less time for 100% pay. Full time employees reduced their hours to 4 days per week. We have seen this be a huge boost to staff wellbeing and will become part of our commitment to care for staff as well as our community members.

We are also preparing for a future in which CARAS continues to grow, mature and develop, standing as a highly respected, impactful organisation with a £1million income by 2028. 

Key info 

Role title: Senior Fundraiser for Trusts and Foundations 

Salary: £37500 p/a 

Hours: 4 days per week at full pay 

Contract type: permanent, full time 

Annual leave: 28 days full-time equivalent, plus additional time off between Christmas and the New Year. Annual leave increases with length of service. 

Employee benefits: 

7% employer pension contributions 

Other benefits include flexible working, enhanced parental leave and sick pay, a cycle scheme, tech scheme, interest-free loans, study leave and volunteering leave. All staff are offered access to an Employee Assistance Programme. 

Preferred Start date: ASAP, but flexible for the right candidate 

Reports to CEO 

Location:  The role is based in Tooting with a significant portion of remote working if desired. You can choose to work from home or from our premises in Tooting.  You will need to be able to attend meetings and events in Tooting and in other London locations on occasion.

Equalities Statement. 

As an organisation who works with refugees, we especially encourage applications from people with lived experience of forced migration. You will be invited to say whether you have been an asylum seeker or a refugee in the UK on the application form. Applicants with lived experience who meet essential criteria are guaranteed an interview.

The role: 

The Senior Fundraiser for Trusts and Foundations is required to lead a wide range of activities. You will be expected to manage your own time, prioritising tasks and leading a small team of people who contribute to CARAS’ fundraising. You will inherit excellent systems and skilled, supportive and enthusiastic team players. You will work closely with the CEO, and the senior leadership team which draws together Heads of Service from each of our programme areas. You will collaborate with our Finance Manager to ensure smooth management of grants and donations and will play a key role in budget setting with the Finance Manager and CEO. 

The role demands cross-departmental working, and regular contact with community members to enhance your ability to advocate for them. You will be at the forefront of developing new ideas and approaches, ensuring that teams have the money and resources to have an impact. 

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RESPONSIBILITIES  

Fundraising 

• Line-manage our Fundraising Officer and work together to generate income to meet CARAS’s budgetary targets through trusts and foundations, individual giving, community fundraising and other means at our disposal. 

• Develop and deliver a fundraising strategy which synchronises with the CARAS Strategic Plan.

• Research and maintain a real-time pipeline of fundraising opportunities and oversee delivery. Lead or allocate all income generation opportunities in good time so that appropriate co-design and decision-making processes are behind applications. 

• Maintain up-to-date records on potential and active funders in CARAS’s database. 

• Ensure compliance with best practice in fundraising including use of data and confidentiality. 

• Work collaboratively with Heads of Service and CARAS’ Finance Manager to develop, deliver and iterate systems to ensure grants are accurately and effectively managed. 

• Work closely with CARAS leadership to align fundraising priorities with programme plans and organisational growth. 

• Lead on the development of programmatic and core budgets for diverse grant funders. 

• Write and submit high-quality, tailored applications that articulate CARAS’s impact, values and plans.  

• Ensure applications are accurate, persuasive, and meet deadlines and funder requirements.  

• Collaborate with the team to gather supporting information, budgets, and case studies. 

Reporting & Stewardship  

● Maintain excellent records and monitor deadlines for reporting and renewals.  

• Develop CARAS’ outcomes report and donor report ensuring they are data rich and clearly demonstrate impact. 

• Monitoring the wealth of data CARAS collects through our frontline service to ensure we stay agile and adaptable within a changing policy context, supporting Heads of Service and other relevant stakeholders to deliver excellence. 

Collaboration with Finance 

• Work collaboratively with the Finance Manager to ensure the rigorous financial management across all income and expenditure to ensure all grants and donations are accurately accounted for and spent. 

• Working collaboratively with the Finance Manager and CEO, develop the organisational annual budget and lead on income projections for the year ahead to ensure expenditure budgets are feasible and unlock multi-year growth. 

Governance 

• Contribute to the maintenance of up-to-date policies relevant to the role.

• Attend board meetings as requested to share reports with the Board on fundraising.

• Work closely with the Treasurer and the Finance Committee on fundraising strategy. 

Cross-Organisational Contribution  

● Coordinate annual impact reporting, including data analysis, case studies, and visual storytelling.  

● Build strong internal relationships and stay connected to CARAS’s work by attending occasional programmes, events and residentials.  

● Contribute ideas and support the fundraising team’s broader work (e.g. campaigns, supporter communications).  

● Engage with programme staff to gather stories and data that demonstrate CARAS’s impact.  

● Other duties as may be required from time to time  

IDEAL EXPERIENCE  

• Excellent writing and editing skills — clear, concise, persuasive and adaptable to different audiences.  

• Highly organised, diligent and able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.  

• Ability to analyse funder criteria and align proposals strategically.  

• Strong team player, willing to engage with programme staff, volunteers and community members to understand and communicate CARAS’s work.  

• Strong relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage funders and supporters with warmth and professionalism.  

• Commitment to ethical fundraising practices and compliance with UK fundraising regulations.  

• Personal or professional understanding of issues affecting people from refugee backgrounds.  

• Passion for CARAS’s mission and commitment to centering people with refugee backgrounds.  

• Proven experience of fundraising or business development successfully raising income from a range of sources. 

• Proven experience in line management, supporting teams to deliver excellence and creating clear CPD plans to ensure staff are happy and motivated. 

• Outstanding written communication with demonstrable experience of creating compelling cases for support and experience of successfully securing funds from large foundations. 

• Confidence working with numbers and developing programmatic and organisational budgets. 

• Experience collecting and analysing data. 

• Committed to reflecting, refining and iterating practice to ensure learning is embedded throughout your work. 

• Works collaboratively across teams and isn’t afraid to ask for help, recognising the diverse expertise held across the organisation.

• Proven experience in creating budgets, forecasting income, analysing and extracting data for reports. 

• Ability to understand and clearly convey financial information to others for a wide range of purposes, ranging from grant applications and reporting, budget preparation and scrutiny with the Board of Trustees, and transparent communication with programme staff and participants. 

• Proven experience building or delivering a fundraising strategy to increase corporate and individual funding streams. 

• A confident and charismatic communicator. 

• Commitment to upholding CARAS’s values in all your work. 

Desirable  

• Experience in co-designing services or ideas with a community. 

• Experience or knowledge of issues affecting refugees and asylum-seekers. 

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To apply. 

Please complete our application form and return it by email.

We do not accept CVs or covering letters. You must include all details within the form.

Deadline: 9am, 10th September 2025. 

We offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who meet all essential criteria and who have lived experience of forced migration. 

Interviews will take place in-person at our offices in Tooting the week beginning 22nd September. They will include interview questions, a presentation, and a short skills test.  

We will share interview questions with selected candidates ahead of time. Should you need other adjustments, you can request these when you are invited to interview. 

Thanks to funding received from Building Communities Trust Invest Local Programme, The Coalfields Regeneration Trust are currently looking for a dynamic person to support community action within the community of Cefn Golau. This role will require you to support the delivery of projects and programmes of work identified in the Cefn Golau Driving Change Plan working with the Building Communities Trust Invest Local Officer, Cefn Golau Together, residents, volunteers, groups, stakeholders and partners. The role will be to manage and develop a community venue with the aim of sustaining community activities and services beyond the Invest Local funding. You will also work with partner organisations to address any gaps in provision identified with the local community.

To secure this great opportunity you will have: excellent communication skills, the ability to work collaboratively across all sectors, a demonstrated ability to overcome challenges, excellent organisational skills a strong track record in community development as well as an understanding of delivering against a development plan.

Family Support Worker

Location: Office-based in North Shields

Responsible to: CEO

Hours: 22

Salary: £23,690 - £25,235 (pro-rata for part-time hours)

Main purpose of the post: 

• To offer support, information and advice to parents and carers who have been referred to Acorns services, in North Tyneside and potentially into Northumberland
• To provide or facilitate advocacy for parents/carers seeking help from, or needing support with dealing with other agencies
• To support the Family Support Service Co-ordinator to develop enrichment and engagement activities for parents and carers 
• To support and develop volunteers to provide enrichment and engagement activities for parents and carers 
• Support parents/carers on a 1-1 basis to develop their confidence and emotional wellbeing and reduce their sense of isolation
• Manage own caseload by maintaining accurate and confidential  records of all cases, monitor outcomes and work in a proactive manner to support and further develop service provision
• Develop methods to elicit the views of parents/carers and prepare reports that will feed into the evaluation of the service 
• Produce reports highlighting positive areas of work, case studies, areas of concern and summary of outcomes, when required
• Plan and deliver training and awareness raising sessions to multi-agency teams and service users
• Prepare accurate monitoring reports and statistical information
• Participate in regular training opportunities
• To respect diversity and support clients to access services on an equitable basis
• To comply with Acorns equal opportunity statement at all times

Administration:

• To provide regular reports as required
• To record appropriate data 
• To maintain accurate paper and electronic records as required 

Equal Opportunities:

• To comply with and implement Acorns equal opportunities statement at all times.
• To respect diversity and support clients to access services on an equitable basis.

Please Note: This job description is not exhaustive.  The post holder will be expected to adopt a flexible approach to the tasks, which may vary from time to time following discussion with line management.  Any variations, however, will be in keeping with the general profile of the post.

Person specification

Qualifications - Essential 

• A good general level of education to level 3

Qualifications - Desireable

• Qualification in information advice and guidance, e.g. NVQ
• IDVA Qualification

Assessed by application, certificates, interview

Experience and Knowledge - Essential

• Experience of working with vulnerable client groups 
• Experience of case work and record keeping including recording case notes
• Experience of advocating on behalf of service users 
• Knowledge and experience of child protection procedures and confidentiality
• Competent user of IT systems
• Experience of multi-agency partnership working
• Knowledge of domestic violence and the effects on victims and children

Experience and Knowledge - Desirable

• Knowledge of legal frameworks/court legislation for domestic violence
• An understanding of the relevant socio-economic factors in the local area 
• An understanding of local services and agencies in order to signpost service users effectively when required
• Use of CRM systems to manage and record client work

Assessed by application, certificates, interview

Skills and Abilities - Essential

• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Enthusiastic, self-motivated approach with ability to think creatively and apply initiative
• Able to work constructively as part of a team
• Ability to manage time effectively, work under pressure and to deadlines while maintaining high standards of work
• Flexibility to work outside of ordinary office hours if required
• Commitment to the principles of equal opportunity and the empowerment of individuals
• To work with service users in a non-judgemental manner 

Skills and Abilities - Desirable

• Analytical and report writing skills

Assessed by application, certificates, interview

We're looking for a confident and creative Events Co-ordinator to join our team. In this role, you'll be part of a driven team that brings events to life, turning ideas into seamless, engaging experiences. From planning through to delivery, your eye for detail and passion for event management will ensure each event leaves a lasting impression.

Main Responsibilities

• Manage incoming event enquiries and respond in a timely, professional manner
• Log and update event details using internal systems
• Lead planning discussions and guide event hosts through every stage
• Prepare tailored proposals and communications budgets carefully
• Co-ordinate with internal teams and external suppliers for smooth delivery
• Oversee all logistics on event days, ensuring high standards throughout
• Support reporting, feedback collection, and continuous improvement
• Support facilitation and organising of community meetings, forums and networks
• Encourage attendance through multiple communication channels.
• Circulate follow-ups from events and general news (e.g. consultations)
• Follow up on actions from events

Skills, Competencies and Behaviours

• Communicates clearly and professionally.
• Writes and speaks with confidence.
• Manages time and tasks effectively.
• Stays organised under pressure.
• Focuses on customer needs.
• Delivers a high level of service.
• Pays close attention to detail.
• Solves problems quickly and calmly.
• Works well with others.
• Uses event software and office tools confidently.
• Handles budgets and costings carefully.
• Adapts easily to change.
• Maintains a positive and professional attitude.

Who are we?

Voluntary Action Harrow Co-operative work with the local community providing information, training and guidance.

Based in Harrow, we are a not-for-profit co-operative owned by our workers. We have in-depth knowledge of the local area and of who’s doing what. 

Support available to the successful candidate

You will be working within the Voluntary Action Harrow, Stronger Communities, and Third Sector Service Team, which holds a vast amount of knowledge, maintains monitoring templates, and has strong relationships with charities and community groups across Harrow. 

Voluntary Action Harrow Co-operative aims to be an equal opportunity employer and is determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.

This role description can be requested in large print. 

Application Process

• CV outlining related work experience, responsibilities and qualifications
• Cover letter covering why you want to work with us and the skills and knowledge in the job description.

If these documents are not received, we will not be able to progress with your application.

Open Age are looking to recruit a Centre Coordinator, who can demonstrate a passion for creating a welcoming and accessible atmosphere for older people at our dedicated centres.

In this role you will ensure the centre runs smoothly on a day to day basis, alongside the Senior Coordinator and volunteers who support the reception function. You will possess strong abilities in organising and prioritising your own workload and demonstrate a flexible, proactively approach to your work. 

About Open Age

Open Age is a membership organisation, offering a weekly programme of low-cost, fun-filled classes and events designed specifically to meet the needs of the older adult. Our activities range from Yoga and IT courses to phone groups, cultural visits and weekly sessions for carers. Each one enables our members to meet new people, have fun together and feel part of a community - because we’re here to help people live happier, healthier and more connected lives.

What you get in return

You will be working in a passionate and enthusiastic team with a strong vision and ambition in striving to enrich the lives of older people.

We offer 25 days leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays and 1 extra day off for your Birthday.

Employer and employee contribution to pension in line with auto-enrolment pension requirement, 3% employer contribution

Access to the Cycle to Work Scheme through salary sacrifice.

We are London Healthy Workplace Award accredited and proactively invest in the health and wellbeing of employees supporting fair employment practices and a better workplace. 

You will be working with young adults (18-30 years old) from an asylum/refugee background. The young people you will be working with will have arrived as unaccompanied minors to the UK, will be seeking asylum or have refugee status, and will have been under 24 years old upon referral. We offer open ended psychotherapy, always working towards enabling people to move towards independence.

You will be working in a multicultural and multilingual therapeutic environment and embrace the opportunity to engage in multi-disciplinary work with our team of therapists, social workers, Art, Music, Sports, Yoga providers and education tutors. We offer open ended psychotherapy, always working towards enabling people to move towards independence.

Established in 1997, Jigsaw4u provide a range of services for children, young people, families and vulnerable adults experiencing complex social and emotional difficulties across South West London. Jigsaw4u has experienced considerable growth and development over the past several years. Jigsaw4u’s Board of Trustees and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) have recognised the need for dedicated staffing resource to hold the day-to-day responsibility for the service management function as part of our Senior Leadership Team (SLT).

As a member of our SLT, you will help to deliver and shape and the organisation’s vision and strategy. It will be your responsibility to ensure that Jigsaw4u’s services achieve their goals, meet their strategic objectives and achieve our growth targets while being delivered to Jigsaw4u’s exceptionally high standards.

Under the direction of the CEO, the postholder’s areas of responsibility will be to:

• Line Manage the Service Managers, ensuring that their teams are high performing, reporting and data collection is of a high standard and relationships with funders and other stakeholders are outstanding.
• Ensure that the structure of all Jigsaw4u services are optimised to allow for growth and support staff and volunteers (including trainee counsellors/therapists) to develop key skills.
• Maintain knowledge and awareness of best practice within the charitable sector (and other sectors where relevant), to inform and update Jigsaw4u so that we take advantage of the latest approaches to change, innovation and development which can have a positive impact on our beneficiaries lives.
• Work proactively and collaboratively to identify innovation and business improvement within the SLT to define and agree Target Operating Models and oversee implementation and ongoing review. Use insight, evaluation and analysis to continually inform and refine practice.
• Play a full part in the development of the SLT and deputise for the CEO as required. Work closely with the Service Management Team to develop and deliver an outstanding approach to people management, building a learning culture that delivers high quality, extensive support enabling people to achieve their best as a team.
• Represent Jigsaw4u at formal meetings with funders and other stakeholders and through submission of reports and data requests. Establish new, and strengthen existing, external relationships to promote Jigsaw4u’s profile, influence and reputation.
• Ensure compliance with relevant statutory and regulatory requirements, and adherence to relevant professional codes and standards of good practice.
• Support the CEO in funding and tender applications
• Support the CEO and fundraising team in generating income

As a member of the SLT you will be expected, with training and support, to take an active part in supporting the whole organisation. Experience and aptitude to provide calm leadership and a supportive problem-solving approach to practical problems and judgements involving risk is necessary.

Our client is a well-established trade union based in Central London who are seeking a proactive and personable Administrator to join their Support Team. You will be the first point of contact for staff and visitors, helping ensure the smooth running of the building. This is a varied role and involves supporting day-to-day office operations, managing conference and meeting spaces, and providing front-of-house reception duties. Please note this is a fully office-based role, ideal for someone who enjoys interacting with a wide range of people in a dynamic environment.
Rate: £17 per hour (plus holiday pay)Location: London, Office-Based 5 days a weekOrganisation: Charity/Membership Body

Key Responsibilities:
Reception & Office Operations:

• Provide reception cover and maintain a welcoming, professional front-of-house to visitors and staff
• Act as the first point of contact for queries on building-related issues, including those from tenants
• Resolve/escalate basic IT issues to ensure hot-desk areas are functioning
• Handle general enquiries and answer incoming calls
• Maintain stock levels of refreshments in the reception area
• Manage all incoming and outgoing post and courier arrangements
• Provide support to the Office Manager in maintaining a pleasant and efficient working environment

Conference Suite Management:

• Set up flexible meeting spaces
• Provide basic AV and IT support for meetings and events
• Ensure refreshments and supplies are available and well-presented for meetings
• Coordinate catering orders and assist with layout and presentation
• Reset meeting and event rooms between bookings
• Liaise with internal and external users to confirm event details and requirements

Administrative Support:

• Assist with diary management, meeting arrangements and travel bookings
• Provide ad-hoc support to other teams as required

Personal Specification:

• Proactive and resourceful when problem-solving
• Professional demeanour and appearance
• Enjoys resolving practical issues and working with people
• Comfortable with IT systems and able to relay basic functions to others
• Working knowledge of Microsoft 365
• Flexible and collaborative when working within a team
• Ability to manage competing priorities under pressure
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Physically able to support room setup and other manual tasks

What you need to do now
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Location: Home based, UK
Job type: Full time
Salary: Salary Plan, 39,500.00 GBP Annual
End Date: September 8, 2025 (30 days left to apply)
 
We're seeking an enthusiastic Education Coordinator to help shape the future of chemistry education.
 
With a focus on Northern Ireland, you'll lead regional initiatives, tailoring them to local needs and supporting teachers through workshops and online sessions. You'll build strong partnerships with local education authorities, schools, and teacher networks, and collaborate with national organisations to advance our education policy across the UK and Ireland. You’ll monitor educational developments, contribute to policy-influencing documents, and share our views with policy makers and other stakeholders.
 
This role will require extensive travel throughout Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, including attending and running events for teachers and student teachers, working with members, and meeting key education contacts. Expect to travel about twice a week, depending on the academic timetable, and occasionally work weekends and non-core hours.
 
Responsibilities:
 
Regional engagement and delivery: Lead the project management and delivery of education initiatives tailored to the needs of the local education community, aligned with our strategy. This includes understanding teacher needs, delivering direct support (e.g, workshops, online sessions), advising on the use of our resources, and commissioning internal support to enhance the impact of our services.
 
Local curriculum expertise and relevance: Champion and advise on local curricula to ensure our education programmes remain relevant and impactful for all teachers across the UK and Ireland. This includes providing guidance and advice to colleagues and partners on best practices for local curricula.
 
Partnership and stakeholder engagement:

• Develop and maintain successful partnerships and relationships with organisations and education stakeholders in the region (including local education authorities, schools, and teacher networks) to support the effective delivery of our programmes and initiatives. This also includes engaging with local members to act as advocates for chemistry and showcase best practice in school engagement activities.
• Build and maintain strategic links and collaborations with national organisations, government agencies, sister societies, and other policy influencers to inform the development and advancement of our education policy and resources.
 
Contribution to education policy and intelligence: Contribute to our education policy activities by monitoring educational developments, compiling and analysing relevant information, and drafting policy-influencing documents such as consultation responses and position statements. 
 
What we are looking for:

• A degree in science, preferably in the chemical sciences, or an equivalent qualification, together with evidence of working with schools, ideally with a teaching qualification.
• An understanding of school level, further and higher education and a breadth of knowledge of the education systems in the UK and Ireland together with a deep knowledge of the local curricula.
• Experience of stakeholder relationship management and an understanding of customer requirements, including those of: school teachers; FE teachers, HE academics and support staff; careers advisors; employers; governments and its agencies, and non-government bodies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including a proven ability to write effectively for different audiences and deliver clear and engaging presentations both online and in-person.
• Good project management and team working skills and experience, with the ability to work independently.
 
At the RSC we embrace flexibility and offer hybrid working, which means our teams come together when they need to collaborate. This role is home-based with the expectation that you will attend the office as needed for your role. If you need flexible working arrangements, please outline this in your application.
 
If you are interested in this role, please apply before the end of the closing date. When applying, you will need to provide an up-to-date CV and as a cover letter (in no more than 500 words) telling us about your relevant knowledge, skills and competencies and why you are applying for this role.
 
About the RSC
 
An organisation with a heritage that spans over 175 years, the RSC has an ambitious international vision for the future. Around the world, we invest in the education of future generations of scientists. We raise and maintain standards. We partner with industry and academia, promoting collaboration and innovation. We advise governments on policy, and we promote the talent, information and ideas that lead to great advances in science.
 
We provide advice, resources, and practical support to learners and educators in schools, colleges, and universities around the world. In the UK, we are the largest non-governmental funder of chemistry education and we influence government policy to ensure that opportunities to develop skills meet the unique needs of chemistry
 
Visit our Work For Us website to learn more about us, our benefits, equal opportunities statement and inclusive culture pledge.
 
At the RSC, we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce and welcome applicants from a range of backgrounds to apply. We particularly encourage applications from disabled and ethnic minority candidates.
 
As a part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we endeavour, where possible, to offer an interview to candidates meeting the essential criteria of the role, who has a substantial physical/mental impairment which impacts their ability to carry out day-to-day tasks.
 
You may also have experience in the following: Chemistry Teacher, Science Teacher, Science Teaching Assistant, Chemistry Lecturer, Science Lecturer, Chemistry Academic, Science Academic, STEM Teacher, STEM Coordinator, Education Advisor, Education Coordinator, Teacher Training, Community Development
 
REF-223125

Location Home based
Department Finance
Salary: £25,000 FTE
Hours: 24
Contract Type Permanent
 
Re-engage has just launched a new five-year strategy which will have growth at its heart. We’re looking for an exceptional person to join our team as a Finance Officer and be a vital part of this exciting phase of our development.
 
Reporting to the Director of Finance and Resources and sitting within the finance team you will work with your fellow Finance Officer to provide an exemplary financial service to all our stakeholders.
 
Re-engage currently has a finance team of just two and we’re looking to increase our capacity to ensure resilience as we enter the first year of our growth strategy.
 
The person we are looking for is self-motivated and highly organised and can take responsibility for the transactional processing of the charity’s finances along with your fellow Finance Officer, under the guidance of the Director of Finance and Resources.
 
There will be an opportunity to study for the AAT or another relevant financial qualification, with progression to providing support to produce financial information to trial balance.
 
Re-engage is committed to learning and development and to flexibility and will provide all necessary training for the right candidate.
 
Key responsibilities
 
Financial

• Undertake the processing of the purchase ledger function
• Ensure all stakeholders, internal and external, are paid promptly and accurately, and within the Charity’s payment terms
• Manage the finance mailbox
• Process all financial transactions relating to the charity’s bank accounts
• Undertake control accounts reconciliations
• Administration of the volunteer group funds
• Procurement of charity equipment
• Ensure financial controls are adhered to across the charity
• Ensure the financial timetables are adhered to

 
In conjunction with the Director of Finance and Resources assist with:

• the preparation of the monthly management accounts and reporting to stakeholders
• the preparation of the annual budget setting and interim reforecasts as required
• Assist with the preparation of the annual external audit

 
Systems
 
Work with the Director of Finance and Resources to improve, automate and streamline the charity’s financial processes and systems, including identifying and evaluating new systems where necessary and embedding finance into the charity's CRM
 
Other
 
You may be required to undertake other duties that fall within the nature of the role and responsibilities of the post. There will be occasional out of hours work required and travel to regional and team meetings is expected,
 
Benefits

 

 

• £25,000 per annum pro rata
• 24 hours per week
• Home-based
• Working from home allowance at the standard HMRC rate as detailed on the government website
• 26 days annual leave plus all Bank Holidays
• Health cash plan
• Pension contributions
• Death in service insurance
• Learning and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme

 
About you
 
If you like working proactively and like to be busy, then you will enjoy this role. You will need to be comfortable with working at pace and keen to take responsibility for day-to-day operational activity.
 
You’ll need to be comfortable with numbers and have exceptional attention to detail. Discretion and confidentiality are a must due to the nature of the work. We’re looking for a person with a keenness to seek improvements to systems and processes, who can contribute to the continual improvement of our financial governance and administration.
 
You will also need strong communication skills as you will work closely with all other departments, managers, and volunteers.
 
Essential

 

 

• Experience of working in a finance department, with some knowledge of book-keeping
• Willingness to undertake vocational training
• Ability to multitask, prioritise workload and work under pressure to tight deadlines
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• At ease in the MS Office 365 suite of programs especially Excel and Word but also PowerPoint and MS Teams
• Able to promote a positive image of Re-engage at all times and a commitment to embracing the values of Re-engage
• Comfortable in an environment which promotes equality of opportunity, challenges ageism, empowers volunteers and recognises and values diversity
• An appreciation of the importance of confidentiality and the implications of GDPR
• Committed to excellent customer service
• Awareness of the value of voluntary activity
• Flexible and an interactive team player
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About Re-engage
 
Re-engage is a charity that is positive about older age and committed to reducing loneliness so that people can have social lives and friendship groups however old they are. We inspire and enable meaningful connections and shared experiences within communities across the UK for people over 75 facing loneliness and social isolation.
 
Our volunteers work together to create better communities and help to enrich the lives of our members. Older people who may have felt very alone now feel valued as individuals, continue to form friendships, and have groups that give support. We make sure that people know they are important well into their old age.
 
We are proud of our values - positive, innovative, transparent, evidence-based, and accountable - and of our ethos of bringing generations together.
 
Our vision is a world where no one is ever too old to make friends and enjoy social interaction.
 
Our mission is to work within communities to end social isolation and loneliness in older people.
 
Re-engage is committed to growing a staff team that enjoys coming to work every day and gets satisfaction out of being part of delivering significant impact to the lives of older people. We all work remotely, and we don’t let that stop us from getting to know each other and enjoying down time together. Our wellbeing programme includes multiple interest groups: music, books, hobbies etc as well as coffee and catch ups, quizzes, mindfulness, and other group activities. Everyone is encouraged to get involved in working groups and staff networks, all of which contribute to us getting to know each other. We have strong values and promote behaviours that underpin all we do.
 
How we recruit
 
Diversity and inclusion are important to us. We want our team of staff to be representative of all sections of society, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. We understand that you may not meet every requirement listed, but if you feel you could make a valuable contribution to our charity, we encourage you to apply. You may be a great fit for this or another role.
 
We use the recruitment platform Hireful. The application process includes an inbuilt anonymisation feature which removes identifiable personal data from your CV. To enable this please ensure your name you use on the application form matches exactly with that on your CV. We also add competency questions to the process which assess your approach to real issues that you would face in this role. Each response is anonymised and reviewed separately by each hiring team member before the total scores are averaged to create a leader board of candidates. Using Hireful allows us to reduce unconscious bias and subjectivity, and candidates experience a more skills-based recruitment process which helps us to hire the best talent for our roles.
 
We would rather AI wasn't used for your answers as we want the real you, however we do reserve the right to reject applications if we feel the use of AI has been excessive.
 
The closing date for this role is 7 September 2025 at 23.59 and interviews will be held week commencing 15 September 2025.
 
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Are you an organised, proactive EA? Could you organise excellent international travel?

Join a small, globally minded grant-making foundation supporting their impactful work across Latin America, the Pacific, and Southeast Asia.

This role offers the opportunity to support a small but dynamic team working on issues including gender-based violence, rural health and education, and climate justice. As the Foundation continues to grow and refine its strategy, your support will be instrumental in ensuring smooth operations and effective governance.

You’ll work closely with the CEO and wider team to provide executive and administrative support across the organisation.

Key responsibilities include:

• Overseeing financial processes, including payments, expenses, and liaising with accountants

• Coordinating international travel and logistics for board meetings and field visits

• Maintaining internal records, contracts, and databases

• Supporting HR tasks such as payroll adjustments and contract updates

• Assisting with scheduling, email management, and team calendars

• Contributing to communications, including newsletters and website updates

• Supporting due diligence research for new grant partners

What You’ll Bring

• Proven experience in a PA, EA or Team Administration role,

• Strong organisational and analytical skills, with exemplary attention to detail

• Ability to anticipate needs, manage multiple tasks, and work independently

• Interest in international development or grant-making

• Confidence using MS Office (especially Excel) and financial systems

Desirable

• Spanish language skills (desirable but not essential)
• A track record of organising international travel

Doing Good Recruitment is committed to the highest standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. They actively welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality, or other protected characteristics, as well as socio-economic background. We understand that applicants may not always meet every criterion listed in the job description, if you meet most, we encourage you to apply.

To help us monitor how we’re doing and identify any barriers in our recruitment process, we invite all applicants to complete the Equal Opportunities Monitoring form found on the application page.

Executive Assistant | £35,000 - £38,000 + benefits | London | Hybrid | Permanent

On behalf of a nationwide faith-based charity based in London, we are recruiting a permanent Executive Assistant to support the Company Secretary and other Executives. The Executive Assistant with work with a wider executive support team to provide PA support and to ensure the smooth-running of the day-to-day administration, dairy management and travel bookings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as first point of contact for the Company Secretary
• Manage the Executive's diary, in confidence, including appointments and travel
• Act on behalf of the Company Secretary, interpreting and prioritising requests via email, written correspondence and by telephone
• Provide documentation and schedules are required
• Organise and execute key events and meetings and arrange bookings of venues, overseeing arrangements with support colleagues - act as host for meetings as appropriate
• Provide support for the wider senior management group, arranging arrangements for regular meetings including booking meeting rooms, preparing agendas and supporting documents, liaising with guests and taking notes
• Supporting the work of the Conference Office
• Managing the processing of expenses and invoices against budget codes
• Compliance and data protection legislation and associated regulations

What you'll offer us:

• Proven experience of providing EA / PA and diary support to senior executives
• Able to juggle the requests from competing deadlines and senior executives
• Experience of managing and organising a wide-ranging workload
• Ability to read budget spreadsheets and prioritise invoices
• Ability to manage complex diaries
• Experience of dairy management and travel booking systems

What we'll offer you:

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, plus three extra closure days over Christmas
• Contributory pension scheme
• Season ticket loans and cycle to work scheme
• Desirable Central London office

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As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.

We're pushing for better, right here, right now. Every one of us has a crucial role to play as both drivers and enablers of change.

Parkinson’s UK is the UK’s leading charity for people with Parkinson’s.  We're a growing organisation with 605 employees, 4000 volunteers and a projected income of £50m+. Our proud history dates back nearly 60 years, but now we’re on a mission to be fit for the future, ensuring we have the infrastructure, culture, and operating model to drive even more impact for people with Parkinson’s, both now and in the future. 

We’re now looking for ambitious, driven, and purpose-led people to join our team of ‘relentless doers’.  To hear more about these exciting new changes and how you can play your part in our story, click here to hear from Ben Clarkson, Chief Finance and Operating Officer.

About the role

You’ll provide expert technical support and guidance on a variety of software and hardware used at Parkinson’s UK, working as a key member of the Technology Services Team.

You’ll help maintain a consistently high level of service, ensuring staff and volunteers receive timely, effective support to carry out their work efficiently.

What you'll do

• Provide support for IT-related incidents and problems, and be the escalation point for our Technology Support Analysts

• Manage and test our backup and recovery systems

• Manage our server estate, both on-premise and in Azure, ensuring all detected vulnerabilities are patched promptly

• Support and develop the more junior members of the Technology Services team

• Help secure our network through continuous improvements, and continue to maintain our Cyber Essentials Plus accreditation

What you'll bring

• Demonstrable experience in a 3rd line support role

• Excellent customer service skills and demonstrable experience of dealing with support queries

• Experience of managing and building virtual machines in Hyper-V and Azure

• Experience in creating Windows Gold images using appropriate tools

• Expert Google Workspace, Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy, SQL and messaging knowledge and experience

• A good understanding of networking concepts

If this opportunity sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you! 

To apply, please submit a CV and a supporting statement that demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria (marked with an 'A') in the 'what you'll bring' section of the job description.

The in person/office attendance expectation for this role will be a minimum of 3 days in the office per week. You will need to be in the office 5 days a week for the first three months.

Anyone can get Parkinson’s. It’s vital that the people who work for Parkinson’s UK are representative of our diverse community. We actively encourage people from all sections of the community to apply, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.