Team assistant jobs in london, greater london
About the role:
As a Night Support Assistant in our Wandsworth accommodation service, you'll play a key role in creating a safe, welcoming and supportive environment for people rebuilding their lives. You’ll be the first point of contact during the night, offering practical support and a calm, reassuring presence. From managing access to our buildings and responding to emergencies, to carrying out essential safety checks and reporting concerns, your work will directly contribute to the wellbeing and security of every person in the service. Whether working alone or in coordination with nearby sites through our buddy system, you'll be part of a wider team committed to making a real difference - every night.
This role puts you at the heart of vital, life changing work, including accommodating emergency placements and supporting clients who may be arriving at a critical moment in their journey. You'll take the lead in overnight client interactions, ensuring that tasks are handled smoothly, whether by you or temporary staff under your direction. With guidance from Single Homeless Projects (SHP’s) dedicated out-of-hours management team, you’ll never be without support - even when working solo.
Joining SHP is more than a job - it’s a powerful way to start or grow your career in the sector. You'll be part of a values-driven organisation where person-centred, psychologically informed approaches are central to everything we do. Through your work, you'll gain experience, confidence and insight that can open doors to a meaningful and rewarding future for staff and clients alike.
The working rota for this role is two nights per week - Friday and Saturday.
About you:
- Experience of developing good relationships with people, you should evidence qualities including flexibility and resilience. The ability to negotiate and influence others to change.
- The understanding of and the ability to apply knowledge of equal opportunities into practice, and the ability to engage and relate positively to people from a range of backgrounds and cultures.
- An understanding of the principles underlying a quality and customer focussed service with a willingness to work in a way that empowers our clients.
- A level of literacy, numeracy and IT skills sufficient to carry out tasks such as budgeting with clients, calculating benefit entitlements and understanding rent arrears.
About us:
Single Homeless Project is a London-wide charity. Our vision is of a society where everyone has a place to call home and the chance to live a fulfilling life.
We help single Londoners by preventing homelessness, providing support and accommodation, promoting wellbeing, enhancing opportunity, and being a voice for change. From supporting people in crisis to helping people take the final steps towards independence and employment, we make a difference to 12,000 lives every year across all 32 boroughs.
We offer you more than a job; we offer you a chance to be part of a compassionate, driven team that's committed to making a real difference in people's lives. You'll have the opportunity to lead, co-create, and inspire change while enjoying a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.
Join us in creating a brighter, more hopeful future for individuals in need.
Important Info:
Closing Date: Sunday 25th May at midnight
Interview Date: Monday 9th June at QTR Service in Wandsworth
This post will require an Enhanced DBS check to be processed (by SHP) for the successful applicant.
Registered Charity
501 - 1000
Preventing homelessness, transforming lives.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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ID: 1461 Toy Appeal Campaign Assistant
Service: External Engagement (Fundraising and Comms)
Salary: Grade 1 Point 10: £23,493 FTE per annum + Inner London weighting
Location: London. Hybrid. Two days per week in Central London with the other three days home working if desired. Our office space is wheelchair accessible.
Hours: 37 hours per week (full-time)
Contract: Temporary 24-week contract
From early/mid July through to mid January 2026
Family Action & the Role’s Impact:
At Family Action we support people through change, challenge or crisis. It’s what we’ve done for over 150 years. We protect children, support young people and adults and offer direct, practical help to families and communities.
We see first-hand the power of family to shape lives, for better or worse, so we speak up for the
importance of family in national and local policymaking, amplify family voices and represent the changing needs of families in the UK today.
The Toy Appeal Campaign Assistant plays a vital role in helping to coordinate Family Action’s Christmas Toy Appeal campaign, liaising with companies, groups, our services and partner charities to ensure the timely delivery of over 10,000 toys and gifts to disadvantaged children and young people.
If you are an enthusiastic individual who works well under pressure and wants to make a significant difference to thousands of children over Christmas, then this role is for you! You will gain experience in being involved in a large project and work across multiple teams including fundraising and marketing.
Main Responsibilities:
1. Acting as a first point of contact for the Toy Appeal, responding to enquires from organisations wishing to take part in the appeal, as well as internal colleagues receiving gifts for service users.
2. Responding to all enquiries in a timely and professional manner.
3. Matching gift requests with pledges from donors and preparing information on gift requests.
4. Maintaining a live list of all requests for gifts from approx. 60 services and projects, and over 100 companies and community groups, updating as matches are made and requests are filled.
5. Building positive relationships with corporate donors through written and verbal communications, including email, telephone and occasionally meetings/visits where appropriate.
6. Co-ordinating deliveries of gifts from donors to projects, ensuring needs and requirements of both parties are met.
7. Accurately creating and maintaining donor and donation records on Family Action’s Salesforce based CRM system.
8. Assisting the Corporate Partnerships Manager and Fundraising Administrator with donation processing and administration.
9. Stewarding Toy Appeal fundraisers, encouraging the use of fundraising platforms such as JustGiving, providing fundraising materials and sharing the impact of their fundraising.
10. Researching to find suppliers for gifts that need to be purchased using donated funds.
11. Supporting the Marketing and Communications team by providing regular information and updates about the appeal.
12. To ensure you have an understanding (appropriate to your role) of, and comply with Family Action’s procedures for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.
13. To be able to evidence Family Action’s values at all times, which underpin Family Action’s mission of ‘building stronger families’ by:
• Being ‘people focused’
• Reflecting a ‘can do’ approach
• Striving for excellence in everything we do
• Having mutual respect for everyone we work with, work for and support through our services
14. Embrace and implement Family Action’s Equality & Diversity Policy in every aspect of your work and positively promote its principles amongst colleagues, service users and other members of the community.
15. Comply with Family Action’s Health and Safety and Data Protection policies and protect your own and others’ health, safety and welfare.
16. Work flexibly as may be required by the needs of the service and carry out any other reasonable duties as required.
Main Requirements (for details check the job description and person specification):
Essential
1. Ability to work effectively under pressure and juggle multiple tasks – we have a tight window to coordinate thousands of presents!
2. Excellent verbal and written communication skills – you’ll be the main contact for companies, community groups and our services and will need to communicate effectively over the phone and by email, representing Family Action in a professional manner.
3. Highly organised – we’re looking for someone who can handle a big excel spreadsheet and is confident with organising logistics.
4. Passion, enthusiasm and a love for all things Christmassy!
Desirable
5. Experience in an office environment
6. Experience coordinating fundraising or donations campaigns
7. Experience using a CRM system
To Apply:
• Click the “Apply Now” link below and fill out our digital application form
• Closing Date: Monday 9th June 2025 at 23:59
• To learn more about Family Action: Careers
Interviews are scheduled to take place from 16th- 24th June 2025 in-person or virtually, with slots throughout the working day and early/late slots available.
For direct queries or if you would like to discuss any aspect of the selection process or flexible working requests, please email: katrina.fritsch (full email address available on the advert document).
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion:
We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process and you will be asked whether you require any adjustments if shortlisted for interview. We also make reasonable adjustments on the job, where required.
We are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all that we do and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Intersectionality is important to us and we particularly welcome applications from ethnically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ candidates and disabled candidates because we are committed to increasing the representation of these groups at Family Action. We know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for families and children and strive for our workforce to be truly representative of the diverse communities we support. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role, and will reimburse your travel cost if you attend an interview.
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This is an exciting opportunity for a highly organised and proactive individual to join our Individual Giving team as the Individual Giving Assistant – Supporter Acquisition.
This role will play a key part in supporting the recruitment of new supporters to the Charity through a range of direct marketing channels and propositions. The post-holder will provide vital administrative support, help deliver campaigns, ensure excellent supporter care, and play an important role in front-of-house operations at both our Chelsea and Sutton offices.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to start or grow their career in fundraising and gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced, ambitious, and supportive team.
About us
The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity raises money to improve the lives of people affected by cancer. We ensure our nurses, doctors and research teams can provide the very best care and develop life-saving treatments, which are used across the UK and around the world. From funding state-of-the-art equipment and groundbreaking research, to creating the very best patient environments, we will never stop looking for ways to improve the lives of people affected by cancer.
About the role
You’ll be responsible for:
- Delivering first-class supporter care to new donors, helping ensure a positive and lasting first impression.
- Supporting the planning and delivery of supporter acquisition campaigns, including proofreading, briefing materials, and coordinating timelines.
- Helping with campaign reporting, KPI tracking, and budget administration.
- Providing regular front-of-house support including managing supporter queries by phone, email, and in person at Chelsea and Sutton.
- Working collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation to ensure seamless donor journeys and data accuracy.
For more details, you can download the full job description below.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of Autistic young people? Do you thrive on supporting individuals to achieve their full potential? Ambitious College is seeking dedicated individuals to join our team as Specialist Teaching Assistant!
Ambitious College is an independent specialist day college committed to empowering autistic young people aged 16–25. Our unique educational approach revolves around the individual, providing a highly personalized curriculum and unwavering support to help our learners acquire new skills and integrate into everyday life.
Located within the vibrant campuses of the College of West Thames College in West London , as well as Haringey, Enfield, and North East London (CONEL), Ambitious College offers a diverse range of learning opportunities. Through partnerships with local businesses, community groups, and mainstream colleges, we provide real-world work experiences, ensuring our learners thrive in various environments.
As an Specialist Teaching Assistant at Ambitious College, you'll play a crucial role in our learner's journeys, providing academic assistance and community support on a 1:1 basis. Your dedication and commitment will directly contribute to our learners' success, enabling them to achieve their goals and lead fulfilling lives within their communities.
At Ambitious College, our values guide everything we do, placing autistic young people at the forefront of our mission. Join us in creating a supportive and inclusive environment where every individual is valued and empowered to reach their full potential.
If you're ready to embark on a rewarding career and make a meaningful impact, apply now to become part of the Ambitious College family. Together, let's inspire greatness and unlock the potential within each learner!
Working pattern: 35 hours per week - Monday to Friday
You will be required to work 41 weeks per year, but will be paid for 52 weeks per year.
Start Date- September 2025 or earlier
Interviews- ongoing interviews on a weekly basis through May and June 2025
Ambitious about Autism is fully committed to equality of opportunity and diversity and we warmly welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates. We welcome applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, or age. All applications will be considered solely on merit.
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.
The Safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification.
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Media & Celebrity Assistant
Contract type: Permanent, Full Time, 35 hours per week
Location: London, UK subject to the right to work.
UK Hybrid Working: A minimum of 40% of working time is spent face to face, either in London office, or as a result of external engagement or travel for WaterAid. WaterAid is located at Canary Wharf, London and this will be your location and contract base.
*60/40 hybrid working at WaterAid is currently defined as: 60% of an employee’s time in a location of their choice, 40% face to face, defined as in the London office, at conferences or at stakeholder meetings or other location as relevant for the proper performance of the duties of the role.
Salary: £27,999 - £29,470 per year with excellent benefits
About WaterAid
Want to use your skills in communications to play a vital role in making clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene for everyone everywhere?
We need passionate, creative and dedicated people. In return, you will be encouraged and empowered to be yourself at your very best. Together, we will make a bigger difference.
Join WaterAid as Media & Celebrity Assistant to change usual for millions of people so they can unlock their potential, break free from poverty and change their lives for good.
About the Team
The WaterAid Media and Celebrity team is fast paced and dynamic, working on a multitude of exciting projects.. No two days are the same and we need a proactive and efficient Media and Celebrity Team Assistant to support with the smooth running of the team. The team works creatively to spread awareness of WaterAid and our work through UK and global news and PR coverage and engaging and working with our celebrity supporters cross-platform and function.
About the Role
In this role you will undertake a wide range of tasks from keeping our media admin running; ensuring our planning and monitoring tools up to date; supporting with team meetings and events; helping the team with overseas travel plans; liaising with celebrity agents and keeping up-to-date with what’s new in showbiz; managing our Media BlueSky; writing press releases for key campaigns. A passion for communications, ability to juggle multiple projects and excellent communication skills are essential. The role is hugely valued by the team and wider WaterAid teams and an excellent entry level role into communications in the charity sector working on some of the most urgent and important issues of our time. This is a perfect development role to obtain key skills in media, communications and celebrity and influencer engagement, supporting the team to deliver wide portfolio of creative and highly visible projects for WaterAid to drive our fundraising, brand and advocacy objectives.
In this role, you will help the team to deliver key media moments as well as supporting on engaging our celebrity supporters with our work. You will keep the team running smoothly by ensuring our processes and systems are running effectively and are up to date.
You’ll also:
- Maintain and update contact and pitch lists for journalists
- Using our media monitoring system, produce monthly, quarterly and year-end reports
- Compile a daily summary of news coverage for the wider organisation.
- Monitor and assist in use of the WaterAid BlueSky account
- General support on key media moments, including background research, writing press releases, assisting with planning and logistics at events and stunts, media outreach.
- Complete background and ethical checks on talent as per WaterAid’s policy and internal processes
- Research and compile talent lists for activations and campaigns as required
- Assist the Talent team with their activations with celebrities and content creators
Requirements
To be successful, you’ll need:
- Calm, approachable and open disposition.
- Proven experience of working in an administrative capacity preferably in a busy office environment.
- An interest in digital, social and traditional media, awareness of trends
- Excellent time management. Ability to organise and prioritise a busy workload and work to tight or conflicting deadlines.
- Good communication and listening skills, the ability to network and form effective relationships with a variety of internal and external colleagues and stakeholders.
- Excellent IT skills and knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint is essential
- Commitment to WaterAid’s values and a working style that reflects these.
Although not essential, we also prefer you to have:
- Experience and good understanding of social media
- Interest in international issues including development, rights or humanitarian.
Closing Date: Applications will close 12:00 UK Time on 27 May 2025. Shortlisting and interviews may take place on a rolling basis and the application process will close if a suitable candidate is found prior to the advertised closing date.
How to Apply: Click ‘Apply’ to upload your CV and an essential cover letter.
Can I use Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology in my application? At WaterAid, we strongly advise against using AI technology at any stage of the recruitment process. Our goal is to ensure a fair and transparent process that provides every applicant with an equal opportunity to succeed. We value hearing about your unique experiences and perspectives in your application, and, if shortlisted, during the interview as well.
Pre-employment screening:
To apply for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the respective country. All pre-employment checks will be carried out according to the applicable laws in the respective countries to comply with our Safer Recruitment policy. All our UK-based vacancies require a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Benefits
Our Benefits:
- 36 days' holiday (including 8 Bank Holidays)
- Option to buy an extra 5 days annual leave
- We offer a generous pension plan with employer contribution of up to 10%
- Wide range of flexible and agile-working arrangement
- Season Ticket Loan
- Free annual eye tests
- Pay as You Give charitable giving scheme
- Enhanced Maternity and Adoption/Surrogacy pay, Shared Parental Leave and Paternity Leave
- Sabbaticals
- Volunteer Day
Our Commitment:
Our People Promise: We will work with passion and focus to ensure safe and sustainable water, toilets and hygiene are available to everyone, everywhere. WaterAid is a place of purpose – where people have a real commitment and shared responsibility for the impact we have. We are a global community with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, motivated by inspiring, stimulating work. We are determined to put the wellbeing of our people first, to be a place where people feel safe and able to contribute their voice and truly live our values.
Equal opportunities: We are an equal opportunity, disability-confident employer and are dedicated to achieving the highest standards of diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, beliefs, customs, traditions and ways of life. This includes, but is not limited to, race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, national or social origin, health status, and economic or social situation.
Safeguarding: We are also committed to protecting everyone we come into contact with. We have a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of power, privilege or trust across our global work, and any form of inappropriate behaviour, discrimination, abuse, bullying, harassment, or exploitation. Safeguarding the people and communities we work with, our staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously.
Registered Charity
More than 1000
Our vision is a world where everyone, everywhere has sustainable and safe water, sanitation and hygiene.
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Job Title - Administrative Assistant (Training and Events)
Contract - Permanent
Hours - 21 hours, over at least three days, to be agreed
Salary - £15,124.20 per annum (£25,207 FTE)
Location - Based in London, hybrid of Coram Campus and home working available
About the Coram Group
CoramBAAF is part of the Coram Group. Our mission is to develop, deliver and promote best practice in the support of children and young people. Our vision is that every child and family has the care and support they need to thrive. We champion what matters most for children, creating better chances, and a brighter, happier future.
About CoramBAAF
We part of the Coram Group and are the UK's leading membership organisation for professionals dedicated to improving outcomes for children and young people in care. We are also a training provider, publisher, advice line and at the frontline of policy and practice reform.
The CoramBAAF vision is that every child and family has the care and support they need to thrive. Our mission is to support and empower professionals to do the best for children and families who come into contact with adoption, fostering and kinship care. Our values are support, curiosity, ambition and integrity.
Our corporate members in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland represent 94% of all local authorities as well as regional adoption agencies, health and social care trusts, independent fostering providers and voluntary adoption agencies, and cover 88% of all children and family social workers.
Our 650+ individual and associate members - comprising lawyers, health professionals, educational institutions, therapeutic and family support services, and more - reflect the nature of our work across adoption, fostering and kinship care. Our members make up the largest network of organisations in this sector
About the role
Do you enjoy coordinating and administrative processes? Does close attention to detail matter to you? Do you get satisfaction from knowing that the work you do makes a difference in the lives of others? Can you work under pressure from competing demands? This role plays a key part in the effective coordination and smoothly running of our training and events programme.
We are a looking for a colleague to join our small but busy, dedicated and friendly team. We arrange over 150 courses a year for more than 3000 people on a wide range of topics supporting practitioners in adoption, fostering and kinship. Courses are delivered online as well as in person. We pride ourselves on working as collaboratively as possible, while also recognising our individual areas of expertise and responsibility.
To find out more and apply for this role, please refer to the job vacancy documents, then click the 'apply now' button below to complete the application. Please ensure you share information on how you meet all the criteria. Note that we do not accept CVs.
Closing date: 4pm Monday 2nd June 2025
(Please plan to be available for the interview dates should you be shortlisted)
Interview date: Interviews will be in person only on Wednesday 11th June and/or Thursday 12th June 2025 at our office in Bloomsbury, London
(This will include skills tests as well as an interview, please allow about two hours)
Coram is an equal opportunities employer and we believe a diverse workforce enables us to improve the services to the children and families we help. We are genuinely committed to encouraging candidates from all sections of the community we seek to support. This includes those from global majority ethnic backgrounds, those that identify as LGBQT+, those with disabilities, those with lived experience of care, those with neuro-diversity, and those from other groups who are underrepresented at Coram.
If applicants feel comfortable, we would encourage them to draw on lived experience as well as professional experience in their personal statement as part of their application.
We are committed to the safeguarding of children and where appropriate will require the successful applicant to undertake a check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Registered Charity No. 312278.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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As the Fundraising and Database Assistant you will join us with the opportunity to hone your skills as a professional fundraiser and database assistant, while playing a crucial role in the team. After an initial six month training and probation period and another six months in post, there will be the opportunity to progress to the role of Fundraising and Database Officer.
From the start, you will help us raise the funds we need to grow and sustain our impact. You will support fundraising efforts across multiple income streams, from grant-making bodies to individual and community giving, as well as assist in the delivery of key fundraising events such as our Annual Lunch. You will contribute to our database, donor stewardship and income recording as well as working closely with our supporters to make sure they have the best experience possible interacting with the Trust. Importantly, you’ll be given the support, autonomy and responsibility you need to learn vital skills and grow into an ambitious team with a strong culture.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate fundraiser who wants to grow their skills and is committed to tackling prejudice in all its forms. You will help contribute to a charity transforming young people’s attitudes and lives. If you have strong abilities, a keen eye for detail, and a desire to make a difference, we encourage you to apply. In return, you will join a friendly, dynamic team dedicated to ensuring Anne Frank’s legacy continues to inspire change for generations to come.
If you are interested in applying for this role, submit your CV and cover letter (no longer than one side of A4) by 22nd May 2025.
The Anne Frank Trust is committed to promoting equality and diversity. To help us meet our commitments under the Equality Act 2010 and better understand the diversity of our job applicants, we ask you to complete the charity jobs EDI monitoring form.
Completing this form is voluntary. The information provided will be kept confidential and will only be used for monitoring purposes. None of the information you provide will be linked to your application. Aggregated and anonymised data may be published on our website.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Executive Assistant will manage the CEO's diary, emails, coordinate meetings, handle key communications, and lead the CEO's office. The Executive Assistant will also support the CEO in strategic planning and liaise with stakeholders on the CEO's behalf.
Experience:
- Thrives in a fast-paced environment: Colleagues can be surprised by the fast pace we operate at. The Difference is an agile organisation and the candidate will need to adapt quickly to shifting priorities on a frequent basis.
- Works with high autonomy: Staff who thrive at The Difference have a demonstrated ability to take full ownership of tasks, proactively anticipate challenges and take initiative without constant direction to ensure seamless support and operational success.
- Ability to take ownership over self-development: This role promises insight into how a start up organisation grows and is run, with opportunity for the candidate to grow in areas of interest.
- Strong communicator: A clear communication style which is concise and effective - both verbally & written - as well as strong interpersonal skills.
- Stakeholder management: Evidence of having established, developed and managed effective relationships with a range of senior stakeholders.
- Organisation & project management: A track record of coordinating projects to tight timelines and a high standard, communicating proactively if timelines need to shift; as well as sharp attention to detail and thorough approach to organisation and project management.
- Agility in problem-solving: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced start-up environment, comfortable with making decisions in ambiguous contexts and rapidly diagnosing any need to reprioritise and change course; ability to think creatively/laterally and strategically to find the most effective solution.
- Values: A career or personal experience which evidences shared values with The Difference (see above) and a person
Registered Charity
21 - 50
The Difference exists to improve the life-outcomes of the most vulnerable children by raising the status and expertise of those who educate them.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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PRHA is a great place to work – Our award-winning teams work together to improve the lives of our residents and make a real contribution to ending homelessness. As an IIP Gold standard employer, we value our staff and commit to develop their skills and support them in their important work.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Team leader within one of our specialist services. We are looking for self-starters with a passion for sparking change in people’s lives. You will have the necessary skill set to empower people and support residents to achieve their goals.
PRHA hostels guarantee a fast-paced, challenging and dynamic environment where no two days are ever the same. We are seeking motivated and energetic individuals to join our teams and help our residents to change their lives for the better.
We are looking for:
Respnsibilities: Please see attached JD
What we offer
We offer our staff a generous benefits package, which includes:
- Pension Scheme – We offer a group stakeholder pension scheme with 3% employer's contribution, employee contribution is 5%
- Holidays - Employees receive up to 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising with long service
- Medical – we provide a “Cash Back" Scheme for a range of services such as dental, physio, chiropody, health& wellbeing
- Training Programmes – We provide comprehensive training to our employees to enable them to grow in their career and achieve their professional aspirations.
- Season Ticket Loans – We offer interest-free season ticket loans after successful probation
- Life Assurance - Upon death whilst in service, a Death in Service payment may be made according to the scheme rules. The payment covers 3 times of the employee’s annual salary.
How to apply
Please read the full Job Description & Person Specification which can be found on our website. To apply, please send your CV and Supporting Statement to outlining your interest in working for PRHA and explaining how you meet the criteria set out in the Job Description & Person Specification. Please send your CV and Supporting Statement by clicking the Apply Now button. Furthermore, applications with no attached personal statement explaining how you meet the job description will not be considered.
It is required for this post that the successful candidates will have to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure check.
Would you be interested in this opportunity? Please send your Supporting Statement outlining how you meet the criteria set out in the Job Description
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Royal School of Needlework is the International Centre of Excellence for the Art of Hand Embroidery. Based at the historic Hampton Court Palace, we have been dedicated to preserving and innovating in the art of hand embroidery since 1872. Our thriving education programme offers courses for all levels, from beginners to degree level, and we teach onsite and online in locations across the UK, and internationally in America, Japan, and Australia. Our renowned Embroidery Studio creates bespoke embroidery for fashion, art, and royalty and offers expert conservation and restoration services for valuable and historical embroidered pieces.
The RSN is unique. No other single organisation covers the breadth of education and practice to promote the art and technique of hand embroidery or has our connections, collection, archive and heritage. Embroidery is an international language. Cultures and communities have used embroidery-based techniques to tell stories and record events for hundreds of years while the individual benefits of mindfulness and mental wellbeing are now increasingly being recognised today.
Overview of Role: To provide operational and administrative support across the RSN’s educational programmes, including the Certificate and Diploma, Tutor Training Course, Short Courses, International Summer School and On Demand Courses.
The main duties include, but are not limited to
General Administration
- Manage the Education Email Inboxes, responding to queries and complaints as appropriate
- Monitor and order stock levels, ensuring supplies are available as needed.
- Handle the packing and mailing of kits and materials, both nationally and internationally
- Support classroom setup for various courses, including Short Courses, Bespoke Classes, and events
- Assist in preparing beverages for students and visitors, maintaining cleanliness in the area.
- Escort visitors and guests from reception, including tour groups, while representing the RSN brand confidently and enthusiastically
- Attend offsite events as required.
Course-Related Administration
- Support the Certificate and Diploma Programme Managers in the administration of the course
- Assist the Tutor Training and Short Course Manager with the coordination and logistics of classes and events.
- Manage on-demand course operations, including kit fulfilment, customer support, and quality improvements, alongside administering the RSN Fellowship programme, coordinating CPD events, and supporting membership initiatives
- Provide logistical support for educational tours and other departmental activities. 3. Other Duties o Maintain a professional and efficient workflow within the Education team
- Provide comprehensive administrative assistance to the Director of Education and the Education Management Team, including scheduling, correspondence, and maintaining organised records to facilitate programme delivery
- Undertake any additional activities required by your line manager within the scope of this role. You will not be expected to perform all the above duties, but we will expect you to be able to cover for colleagues where appropriate.
There will be a basic IT skills test at interview stage.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Executive Assistant / Personal Assistant
Personal Assistant / Executive Assistant and Board Secretary
ABOUT THE ROLE
Hours of work: 22.5 hours per week over 3 days
Salary: £32,503 FTE (including London Weighting)
Place of work: Hybrid, with a base at Romero House, London SE1. Some travel and overnight stays will be required within the UK.
Contract type: Part time, permanent
Closing date: Tuesday 10th June at 23:59
Could your admin and people skills help us build a more human and inclusive society? Are you motivated by our vision of people with and without learning disabilities sharing life together? Do you want to work in a committed, flexible and caring team, at the heart of an inspiring national charity?
Our National Leadership Team is looking for a Personal Assistant to join us in our London office, to help us maximise what we can achieve as a team, and to build stronger processes and culture for our geographically-dispersed charity.
Main purpose of the role
We are looking for a Personal Assistant / Executive Assistant to the National Leadership Team and Board Secretary, based in our London office. You will have a key role in helping us build our capacity, effectiveness and support systems, working closely with the National Leader / CEO and our passionate and caring leadership team.
In this pivotal role, you will:
- Provide high-quality administrative and logistical support to the National Leadership Team;
- Coordinate a range of L'Arche national meetings and forums for people with and without learning disabilities;
- Play an important part in internal and external communications, and in project managing cross-cutting initiatives;
- Support governance as a registered charity, company, and care provider through the formal role of Board Secretary;
This position does not offer visa sponsorship and is best suited for a candidate already located in the London area.
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:
- Excellent organisation skills, responsiveness and adaptability to tasks and demands;
- Initiative and an ability to innovate improved ways of doing things;
- Interpersonal skills to build collaborative relationships, resolve tensions, and create partnerships with people at all levels;
- Discretion and diplomacy in dealing with confidential information and sensitive issues;
- Experience with MS Office and SharePoint;
ABOUT L'ARCHE
L’Arche is a worldwide movement of people with and without learning disabilities building community together. We aim to be a beacon for our society - of what social care can be, what life with learning disabilities can be, and what a more human society can be.
L’Arche in the UK is a registered charity and a regulated provider of care and support. Our 11 Communities in England, Scotland and Wales offer a varied mix of adult supported living, registered care, and day services.
Our UK annual turnover is about £21m. Some 1400 people across the UK belong to a L’Arche Community, including about 300 people with learning disabilities and more than 700 employees and volunteers.
A full job description and person specification can be found in the recruitment pack.
To apply, please submit your CV and answer the questions from our online application form.
Closing date for applications is Tuesday 10th June at 23:59
Interviews will likely take place on Monday 23rd June in London.
Please also read our privacy notice for job applicants.
As well as joining our friendly Community, where you will be well supervised and supported, and benefit from L'Arche mentorship program, there are some other benefits you get by working for us:
- Joining shared meals since cooking and having a meal together is what we are all about.
- Achieve professional qualifications while benefiting from exceptional training and development opportunities.
- Interest free loans and salary advances available
- Free eye tests and a contribution towards the cost of glasses if you need them for work.
- Free DBS / PVG checks
- Free SSSC registration
- Free Blue Light Card
- Professional membership fees paid if they are directly relevant to your role
- Free Employee Assistance Programme available to everyone
- Up to 5 days paid compassionate leave
- Up to 6 days paid (pro rata) for time off for emergency dependents leave
- Carer and Childminder costs available in some circumstances to facilitate attendance at residential meetings
- Paid mileage costs at HMRC rate
- Working from Home Allowance for those in office-based roles but for whom no office is provided
- Specialist bereavement counselling for employees and their family members
- Access to the Bike to Work scheme
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Why work with us?
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Job description and benefits
Please download the job description and our attractive benefits package.
Primary location of role and hybrid working
This role is based in our London office. Our hybrid working model allows you to work up to 3 days per week at home.
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
We’re committed to promoting equity, valuing diversity and creating an inclusive environment – for everyone who works for us, works with us, supports us and who we support.
Closing date: Thursday 22 May at 9am
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Key responsibilities and duties
- To support the grants programme – preparing applications for review, researching organisations applying for funding and processing grants.
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- Updating records and files, minute-taking, diary management, booking travel, preparing internal lunches, collecting and distributing the post, and any other ad-hoc administrative duties required.
- To assist the wider office with administrative tasks.
Personal Specification
- Good communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Confident, pleasant and professional manner.
- Very well organised with good time management skills.
- Good IT skills, proficient in Outlook, Word and Excel.
- Some previous general office experience would be useful.
- We would welcome previous experience in the charity sector, however this is not essential.
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Our values
We work with children and families of all faiths and none; our sole aim is to help those in greatest need so they can overcome the challenges they face, achieve their potential and have better chances in life. Our work is underpinned by our core values of integrity, compassion, inclusion and partnership.
What we are looking for
The post will suit someone who is highly numerate, organised and keen to develop and learn new skills (lots of training and development opportunities will be available). Excellent attention to detail will be essential. This is a rare opportunity to make a real difference, working within a small team to support our finance function and – ultimately – ensure our organisation can achieve its goals and help many more children and families in need.
What you get in return
The successful candidate will receive an excellent package including:
- Generous annual leave allowance of 27 days p.a. (plus bank holidays).
- Up to 11% employer pension contribution.
- Hybrid working options (once established in the role).
- Access to a staff Health Plan and Employee Assistance Programme
- The opportunity to wake up each morning and feel you are making a positive difference!
Salary
£30,000 - £32,000
Hours: 35 hours per week
Location
This role will be based at our lovely and leafy Head Office in North Kensington (W10).
Application process
Please go to 'quick apply'. Please ensure you include a cover letter with your CV. The letter should be no more than two pages and set out why you feel you have the skills and experience to excel in this role (referencing the job description). Please also explain what motivated you to apply.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.