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Are you looking to apply your administrative skills in a role that truly makes a difference? We have an exciting opportunity for an Employee Access Assistant and Driver based near Stevenage.
In this role, you’ll support a visually impaired Guide Dogs Employee and Guide Dog owner, helping them perform their duties effectively through a mix of remote and in-person support. In-person support will be required once or twice a week locally in Stevenage involving tasks such as providing sighted guidance to navigate unfamiliar environments, helping with access to systems on a laptop, or describing the layout of rooms at events.
Your Microsoft Office expertise will be put to great use as you assist with a variety of administrative tasks, including document formatting, PowerPoint presentations, and note-taking. Your eye for detail will ensure that all documents are clear, accessible, and well-organised.
You’ll also help with travel arrangements as and when required, including collecting the employee from home and going to train station or providing a lift from their home to various Guide Dogs sites. A full, clean driving license and access to a vehicle are essential. You’ll provide sighted guidance, ensuring the employee can navigate unfamiliar environments with confidence. As the employee is a Guide Dog owner, being comfortable with dogs and helping with their care, such as exercise, will be part of the role as well.
Your excellent communication skills and person-centred approach will be key in building a close, trusting relationship with the employee. Flexibility will also be crucial, as you’ll need to adapt to changing tasks and demands.
This role requires the ability to work under pressure and take initiative, managing your workload efficiently. Whether assisting with travel, preparing documents, or providing sighted guidance, your proactive attitude and organisational skills will be key to your success.
You will be fully trained in tasks such as sighted guiding and how to work confidently around a Guide Dog, ensuring that you feel supported and equipped, even if you haven’t had experience in this space before. We are committed to making sure you feel comfortable and encouraged in this unique role.
The role is 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. Occasional flexibility will be required to work outside of core hours, including weekends and overnight stays.
No two people with sight loss are the same, and none of our people are either. So, we are proud to offer a range of person-centred benefits that can support each member of staff in ways that really mean something to them – and show them how much they mean to us. We offer a flexible benefits package, discounts and cashback scheme, a generous holiday allowance and matched contributory pension scheme to care for our people.
How to apply
Further details on the full role are attached below. When you are ready to apply, submit an online application form via this page.
If you require any accessibility support to apply or would like an informal conversation about the role, our friendly recruitment team is ready and waiting to help.
As part of your application ensure you provide evidence and examples of how your skills & experience meet the criteria as set out in the attached job description and candidate pack. You will also be asked to complete a few job-specific questions as part of this application process, so please be prepared to write your answers to these questions.
If you want to know more about the teams who work at Guide Dogs, you can find it on our Careers Page
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Guide Dogs welcomes applications from all sections of the community and actively encourages diversity to maximise achievements, creativity and good practice. We positively welcome and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability or nationality.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we are proud, whenever possible, to offer an interview to all candidates that meet our selection criteria, and who indicate they wish their application to be considered under our Disability Confident interview commitment. For more details, visit our careers site.
If you are successful you will need to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK via our digital ID checking supplier; in addition, we cannot offer visa sponsorship at this time.
Safeguarding
Guide Dogs is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk of harm with whom we work. We expect all our employees and volunteers to fully share this commitment.
At Guide Dogs, we believe in fair and equitable hiring practices. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify an applicant from consideration for a position. Each case will be evaluated individually, taking into account the nature of the offense, its relevance to the role, and the time that has passed since the incident. We encourage all candidates to disclose relevant information, and we assure you that it will be handled confidentially and fairly.
Guide Dogs follow Safer Recruitment practices to ensure we are safeguarding the vulnerable people we work with. As part of this, we require a full work history with any gaps accounted for & a minimum of 2 professional referee details fully covering the past 5 years. If you are applying for a disclosure role, please note that you will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and sign up to the DBS update service.
For high volumes of applications, we reserve the right to close adverts earlier than advertised.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Join our team as a Digital Campaigns Assistant to work on a range of powerful and exciting campaigns.
From crafting emails that inspire people to take action, to brainstorming graphics that cut through the noise, to getting stuck into the behind-the-scenes-detail that gets a campaign out the door, you’ll be working hard, fast and learning everyday.
You'll support the delivery of impactful campaigns- shifting hearts and minds from day one.
We don’t expect a Digital Campaigns Assistant to know everything about digital campaigning in a political space. But you’ll come with at least 1-2 years experience in digital roles or where you've used digital as a core discipline.
Day-to-day you will:
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Craft punchy emails, petitions, event forms and action pages that move people to action
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Brainstorm beautiful posters, social media graphics and videos that cut through the noise
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Draft compelling and moving video scripts
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Post powerful content and copy on social media, keeping our campaign channels active and inspiring
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Help develop and moderate our online supporter communities
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Help us administrate and understand our campaigns and audiences better by getting your head into data entry, analysis, and research
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Create and build peer-to-peer text or phone banking campaigns, seeing them through end-to-end
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Build confidence in a variety of digital tools - like Action Network, Airtable, Favro, Slack, CallHub, GetThru and Front - to achieve maximum impact in campaigns
You'll also have an opportunity to learn more about campaigning as a craft at Small Axe across creative, production and organising.
Contract: 12 months, full-time (37.5 hours/week on average)
Deadline: Sunday 27 April 2025, 11.59pm UK
Start date: ASAP
Location: Small Axe Office, London (we are an office-based organisation)
Salary: £30,500 per annum plus paid overtime
Apply through our website.
We move people to act on the most pressing issues of our time


The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
For 140 years, the Forces Employment Charity has proudly supported Service leavers, veterans, and their families in building successful civilian careers.
We provide veterans with life-long, life-changing support, jobs, and training opportunities, regardless of circumstances, rank, length of service, or reason for leaving.
Brief role description:
Reporting to the CEO, this pivotal role will ensure the smooth running of a fast-paced executive office. As a key support to the CEO and SMT, the PA will manage schedules, oversee correspondence, and drive efficient administrative processes. They will coordinate meetings, board papers, and governance tasks, while also supporting operational planning and event logistics. This role requires exceptional organisation, discretion, experience in minute taking and the ability to anticipate and respond to the needs of a dynamic leadership environment. The PA must also embody and uphold the charity’s values - Expert, Passionate, Resilient, Supportive, Open and Honest, and Collaborative - in all aspects of their work.
Interested? Want to know more about the Charity? Please visit the Charity Website.
Do you have previous experience supporting senior executives or board-level professionals? Are you a proactive problem-solver with the ability to anticipate needs and take initiative? Do you have experience in minute taking, excellent organisational skills with the ability to multitask and manage competing priorities? Have a look at the Job Description attached.
What’s in it for you? Check out the Benefits sheet attached.
If Discretion and Professionalism are your middle names, submit your CV and Cover letter by Monday, 5 May 2025.
Please note: Applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert; therefore, we may at any time bring the closing date forward. We encourage all interested applicants to apply as soon as possible.
If you are an internal applicant, please ensure you have made The People Team aware before applying.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff by fostering an inclusive, supportive environment where everyone, including those with disabilities, can thrive, develop, and achieve their full potential. We actively encourage applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and ensure reasonable adjustments are made to support candidates with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.
We actively recruit citizens of all backgrounds, but the nature of our work in specific departments means that residency and security requirements can be more tightly defined than others. You will be asked about this throughout the recruitment process.
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
The Personal Assistant (PA) to the Rector at St Aldates plays a crucial role in ensuring the ongoing smooth and efficient operation of the Rector’s office. This role involves managing a wide range of administrative and organisational tasks to support the Rector.
The PA will ensure the Rector’s office continues to be organised, focused, and will support the Rector’s ministry responsibilities by managing administrative tasks, coordinating events, and ensuring clear communication. This position is essential for maintaining the smooth operation of the church and supporting its mission to serve the congregation and the wider community.
KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITES
Correspondence and Diary Management
- Attend regular correspondence meetings throughout the week: Take dictation, draft, and shadow-write email responses on behalf of the Rector.
- Flexible and careful management of the Rector’s diary: Schedule appointments, meetings, and events, ensuring optimal time management.
- Manage tickets, travel, and accommodation: Organise logistics for conferences and trips.
- Welcome visiting groups and guests: Show warm hospitality to visitors throughout the year.
- Respectfully handle confidential and emotionally sensitive information: Including safeguarding cases.
- Assist the Rector with deadlines, time management, and meeting attendance: Ensure the Rector is well-prepared and punctual.
Communication Management
- Attend weekly team meetings: Take notes, communicate key messages, and organize follow-up actions.
- Weekly Services meeting: Capture dates for wedding banns and special services (e.g., Easter, Christmas).
- Prepare and distribute weekly Keynotes: Facilitate clear messaging for Sunday services.
- Manage the overall Preaching Rota: Include regular Sunday Services and special services such as Lent and Advent.
- Attend and input in additional meetings on the Rector’s behalf: Represent the Rector as needed.
- Maintain communication with the Diocese of Oxford: Particularly regarding Sunday service statistics.
- Regularly update the Services Register: Ensure accuracy and timeliness.
Special Projects Management
- Work alongside the Events Team when needed.
- Undertake special projects and assignments as directed by the Rector.
Qualifications and Skills
- Proven experience as a Personal Assistant or in a similar administrative role.
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software.
- Ability to handle a high volume of emails and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Discretion and confidentiality in handling sensitive information.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with a diverse group of people.
- A proactive and flexible approach to work.
Personal Attributes
- A commitment to the mission and values of St Aldates.
- A positive and supportive attitude.
- High level of integrity and professionalism.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Finance Assistant (full time employment contract)
£31,000 pa; 7.5% pension contribution by St James’s with 0.5% contribution by the employee; 25 days annual leave plus public holidays
St James’s, Piccadilly is seeking someone who has at least 2+ years experience working in finance or similar role, who has a strong knowledge of MS Office Suite and XERO with particularly extensive experience of using Microsoft Excel and financial modelling skills. A certified accountancy qualification or studying towards one is essential.
This new role has been created as part of a review concerning St James’s partnership with St Pancras Church Euston Road.
St James’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All post holders and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.
St James’s actively welcomes applications from people who are currently underrepresented in our community including people with global majority heritage, people with lived experience of poverty and people who identify as LGBTQ+.
Role description and person specification and application form (referee information required) can be downloaded from our website.
Closing date for applications is midday Monday 28th April 2025. Interviews will be held on-site at St James’s Piccadilly and are planned for Thursday 8th May 2025. Aiming for a start date as soon as possible.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Finance Assistant
We are seeking a detail-oriented Finance Assistant to join our friendly and dedicated finance team, ensuring rent income and records are accurate and up to date.
Position: Finance Assistant
Location: Remote
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Part time, 26.25 hours per week
Salary: ProRata £18,589.90 (North East), £20,689.90 (North West), £21,039.90 (London) Plus Pension and Other Benefits
Closing Date: Sunday 27th April 2025
About the Role
As a Finance Assistant, you will be responsible for setting up and updating all property and resident accounts on the rental ledger system and for ensuring that rental income in correctly reflected on both the rent and finance systems on a timely basis.
You will work closely with project staff and housing benefit departments regarding rental income queries and ensure that rental income is received in accordance with the charity’s internal financial controls and all legal regulatory requirements are complied with. The role will involve some sales ledger work, under the supervision of the Rental Income Business Partner.
Some Key responsibilities include:
- Rental Ledger and rental collection
- Responsible for reviewing the rental income bank account and accurately reflecting all receipts onto the rental income system
- Identify any overpayments and request the necessary refunds
- Produce and send out monthly rent arrears and voids
- Process monthly rent write-offs
- Reconcile and close monthly accounts
- Raise rental income sales invoices and follow up on late payments
About You
You’ll be a highly organised individual, with excellent interpersonal skills. You will be comfortable working independently and communicating effectively with colleagues across the organisation.
Essential skills and experience:
- Good knowledge of rental income accounting and processes e.g. Housing Benefits
- Experience of rental income accounting systems, preferably including Omni
- Good Excel skills and well as other Microsoft packages.
- Ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines.
- Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
In return for working here, you will receive:
- A comprehensive training package tailored to your needs and role
- Commitment to continued professional development with internal mentoring.
- Flexible working model for suitable roles.
- Supportive flexitime and toil arrangements.
- 26 days annual leave rising to 30 after five years’ service.
- Family friendly leave policies including - maternity, adoption and parental leave and Carers leave.
- Financial wellbeing offering interest free loans and advances
- Auto-enrolment to pension scheme employer from day 1 with employer contribution up to 7% and increasing with service
- Employee Assistance Programme and access to the app – 24/7 GP appointments, prescription service, health checks and nutrition advice.
- Cycle to Work scheme and interest-free season ticket loans.
- Discount vouchers including gym, retail, food & drink, travel, electricals and more.
- Cash benefit plan for you and your partner (living with you) and children under 18 including covering Dental, Optical, Hospital Stays, Scans and More
- International Accident Cover – accidental death, permanent disability
- Death in service (4x Base salary)
- Legal Advice line
About the Organisation
The charity delivers a wide range of support and housing services for young people and adults at risk of homelessness. They specialise in the provision of services that prevent homelessness, increase the resilience of those they work with and energise opportunities for employment, education, training and volunteering in the communities they work within. The organisation reaches from Newcastle to London, Greater Manchester and Milton Keynes.
You may have experience in areas such as such as: Finance Officer, Income Officer, Rent Income Officer, Accounts Assistant, Housing Finance Assistant, Service Charge Accountant, Ledger Clerk, Rent Officer, Finance Administrator. #INDNFP
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Are you ready to make a difference with your administrative skills? Do you want to be part of the largest and most successful charity retailer in the UK?
Our award-winning retail division offers rewarding careers in buying, and we are looking for a skilled administrator to join our Ecommerce team as a Buying Administrative Assistant for our Online Shops.
As a Buying Administrative Assistant, you'll support the Ecommerce Buying team in all aspects of their role and work with a large variety of products from our retail portfolio. The role requires a high degree of proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, as well as our dedicated retail and eCommerce systems, for which training will be provided.
You'll be responsible for supporting many elements of the critical path for the product range life cycle, including:
- Supporting the Buying team to identify key trends to incorporate into product ranges and support product launches on time
- Managing the sample library for range reviews, quality assurance, and photography
- Performing competitor shopping online and in-store
- Managing internal systems and spreadsheets
You’ll collaborate closely with multiple internal stakeholders, including the wider Ecommerce, Digital, Marketing, Customer Service, and Buying & Merchandising teams.
Working arrangements
This is a blended role, where your work will be dual located between your home and our Northampton office.
The use of our office spaces is driven in part by your role and the activities you need to do. This may vary from time to time, so you must be prepared to work in a flexible way to unlock your best work for our cause. Most of our colleagues on blended contracts can expect to spend some time in their office each week, on average.
About you
We're looking for a team player who can build excellent relationships and communicate effectively with people across the organisation.
To be successful in this role, you will:
- Have excellent attention to detail and strong time management skills
- Have a willing and can-do approach
- Be a team member and highly efficient administrator
- Be IT proficient in MS Office
You’ll have a strong interest in retail, especially charity retail, and previous experience working within a Retail Head Office environment would be beneficial. In return, you get the chance to join a talented team that works on exciting projects that really make a difference.
About us
We value and respect every individual’s unique contribution, celebrate diversity, and make inclusion part of what we do every day.
Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Strategy, Igniting Change, along with our internal EDI group, Kaleidoscope, and a growing number of employee network groups (our Affinity Groups), help us create an environment where all our colleagues and volunteers can succeed.
Benefits
To find out more about the benefits available at the BHF please download our benefits document at the bottom of our advert page.
Interview process
First stage interviews will be a one-way video interview shortly after the close date. This will be followed by two face-to-face panel interviews at the Northampton office. These will take place in early May for the first panel interview and towards the end of May for the 2nd panel stage.
Our vision is a world free from the fear of heart and circulatory diseases.

We are seeking a personable, highly organised administrator to assist our HR Manager with recruitment, professional development, payroll preparation and other HR tasks; and to assist the COO with administration for the Board of Trustees and occasional PA duties.
Our successful candidate will bring proven administrative/clerical experience, ideally gained in a cultural or charitable environment, plus either some experience of HR or an enthusiasm to learn HR practice. Exceptional organisational and communication skills, along with a ‘can do’ attitude and a high level of attention to detail are essential for this role. Experience of minute-taking would be beneficial, as well as a GCSE in maths, plus absolute discretion and good humour.
If you are excited by this opportunity and have the skills and experience we’re looking for, then take a look at the application pack where you’ll find more information about the job and how to apply. The application pack and form are available on our website.
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 9am, Friday 25 April 2025
INTERVIEWS: Tuesday 29 April 2025 at Perry Green, East Hertfordshire.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Role Context and purpose
Following recent and projected growth of the organisation, Gaddum is looking to recruit additional resource within the Central team to bolster support; ensuring delivery of safe and high-quality services. Gaddum acts as an administrator for smaller trusts and charities, who do not have internal finance teams, and this role will act as the key point of contact for those trusts in delivering financial support. In addition to this, Gaddum also redistributes grant funding – this role is to act as the Finance lead for the financial management of the funding.
The post holder, line managed by the Finance and Resources Director, will join the finance team and work alongside another Finance Assistant responsible for Accounts Payable and Receivable. This is a 28 hours per week role, working flexibly to suit the needs of the organisation and individual.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Trust Funds
• Key point of contact for trusts
• Administration of trust fund applications against agreed policies between Gaddum and the associated trusts
• Coordination and administration of trust meetings on behalf of the organisation and trusts
• Maintaining accurate, timely and relevant written and financial records, pertaining to the administration of the trust funds
• Respond to enquiries and requests by phone, email and in person as required
• To assist with collating and inputting of data, e.g. accounts for reporting periods
• To liaise with referring organisations, referrers and beneficiaries where necessary during the day-to-day administration of trust funds
Grant Funding
• Working with the existing Grant Coordinator in ensuring the regular invoicing of grant funding
• Accurate and timely processing and payment of this funding to organisations within the region
• Maintaining accurate financial information for statutory reporting
• Finance contact for all grant related enquiries
Other Duties and Responsibilities
• To support the Finance Assistant (Accounts Payable & Receivable) in periods of absence
• To meet regularly with Finance & Resources Director for supervisions
• Undertake additional duties within competence of post holds as required by the Finance & Resources Director
• Flexible approach to working patterns and in-office working days
This role is subject to a basic DBS check.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Assistant Manager
PLUS is delighted to be able to offer an exciting opportunity for an experienced individual to progress their career into a junior management role supporting a registered service manager to meet the challenges of supporting adults with learning disabilities and complex health conditions at one of the following, supported living or registered service
You will support the line manager of the service with the day to day service provision to meet service users’ aspirations. Your role will be to guide and assist support worker staff and be responsible for the day to day provision of the service as directed by the Registered Manager. This is an excellent opportunity to take the first steps on a career path for those staff who aspire to be future managers.
You would be required to ensure the smooth running of the services within the legal requirements of CQC and any commissioner requirements. You will also attend care/support planning and review meetings and liaise with health and social care professionals involved in service users’ care as well as supporting service users in the same way as other support staff across the full range of duties.
This is a full-time post, so applicants must be prepared to work the full range of shifts including weekends, sleep-in, waking nights etc. You must be physically capable of pushing wheelchairs and supporting service users who may be physically dependent. You will need a minimum of 2 years appropriate experience in a social care setting and a hold a Diploma in Adult Social Care level 3 or above, or be willing to work towards one.
Salary - £30,155 Benefits include:
Holidays: 33 days holiday leave
Pension contribution scheme
Company employee assistance programme
Fully funded training and development opportunities
We are looking for a skilled administrator to join our Corporate Donations and Purchasing team as a Buying Administrative Assistant for our Shops
Our award-winning retail division is the largest and most successful charity retailer in the UK with rewarding careers in buying for which this role is a stepping stone into.
As a Buying Administrative Assistant, you'll support the Corporate Donations and Purchasing team in all aspects of their role and work with a large variety of products from our retail portfolio.
You'll be responsible for supporting many elements of the critical path for the product range life cycle. This will include:
- Managing administrative tasks with a high degree of accuracy
- Collaborating closely with multiple internal stakeholders including the wider Buying & Merchandising teams, Corporate Partnerships, Internal Communications and Marketing teams adhering to deadlines
- Building rapport with external stakeholders including donors and suppliers to co-ordinate activities, facilitate stock movements, answer queries and minute discussions
- Managing internal systems and spreadsheets
- Supporting the Buying team to identify key trends to incorporate into product ranges & support product launches on time
Working arrangements
This is a blended role, where your work will be dual located between your home and our Northampton office.
The use of our office spaces is driven in part by your role and the activities you need to do. This may vary from time to time, so you must be prepared to work in a flexible way to unlock your best work for our cause. Most of our colleagues on blended contracts can expect to spend some time in their office each week, on average.
About you
We're looking for a team player, able to build excellent relationships and communicate effectively with people across the organisation.
The role requires a high degree of proficiency in MS Office, including Word, Excel and preferably PowerPoint and SharePoint. Training will be provided for our internal IT retail systems.
To be successful in this role you will:
- Have excellent attention to detail and strong time management skills
- Have a willing and can-do approach
- Be a team member and highly efficient administrator
- Be IT proficient in MS Office
You’ll have a strong interest in retail, especially charity retail and previous experience working within in a Retail Head Office environment would be beneficial. In return you get the chance to join a talented team that works on exciting projects that really make a difference.
About us
We value and respect every individual’s unique contribution, celebrate diversity, and make inclusion part of what we do every day.
Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Strategy, Igniting Change, along with our internal EDI group, Kaleidoscope, and a growing number of employee network groups (our Affinity Groups), help us create an environment where all our colleagues and volunteers can succeed.
Benefits
To find out more about the benefits available at the BHF please download our benefits document at the bottom of our advert page.
Interview process
First stage interviews will be a one-way video interview shortly after the close date. This will be followed by two face-to-face panel interviews at the Northampton office. These will take place in early May for the first panel interview and towards the end of May for the 2nd panel interview.
Our vision is a world free from the fear of heart and circulatory diseases.

We are seeking a highly motivated individual who shares our values to join Weston Park Cancer Charity’s busy charity team.
Our Fundraising Support Assistant will play a vital part of our Fundraising team and help us to deliver our vision: a better life for those living with, and beyond, cancer in our region.
If you are interested in progressing your fundraising career within an organisation which makes a real difference to the lives of thousands of people, we’d love to hear from you.
Main purpose of post
• ‘First’ point of contact for general fundraising enquiries (face to face, telephone, via post, email, & website) providing excellent supporter and customer care
• Donor communications & stewardship- delivering high quality donor care for our fundraisers
• Provide support for fundraising initiatives, campaigns & events during the year (with a requirement to work occasional evenings and weekends to fulfil this function)
• Fundraising Materials preparation and distribution
• Responsible for the stock control for all our materials including trading, events and supporter’s items
• Ensure that all activities and contacts are managed through Weston Park Cancer Charity systems and procedures and that data is kept up to date
• Attend and contribute to team meetings and 'away days' and be an active, invested member of our team
• Drive the charity car when required for charity business (driving licence essential).
About you:
· You will be a forward thinking, team player with a ‘can do’ attitude & part of a fast-paced fundraising team
· You will have excellent communication skills (both written and oral) as you will be welcoming donors, volunteers, and patients on a daily basis
· Able to manage your own workload and priorities to agreed deadlines
PLEASE READ THE ATTACHED JOB SPEC AND ENSURE YOU MEET THE ESSENTIAL PERSON SPEC CRITERIA BEFORE APPLYING.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with a can-do attitude to join our Fundraising & Engagement Team and help raise vital funds for children with cancer. You don’t need previous fundraising experience—just strong organisational skills, creativity, a talent for building relationships, and a genuine passion for making a difference and raising money for charitable causes.
In this varied role, you’ll support the planning and delivery of fundraising events, care for our amazing supporters, and assist with individual, community, and corporate fundraising activities. You’ll gain hands-on experience across multiple fundraising areas, playing a key role in ensuring the smooth delivery of the team’s work through excellent administrative and project support.
This is a hugely rewarding opportunity for someone looking to take their first step into the charity or fundraising sector, or to build on existing experience. If you’re ready to learn, grow, and be part of something meaningful—we’d love to hear from you!
Who are we looking for?
To succeed in this role, you will need to be passionate about fundraising and demonstrate key qualities that will help you thrive in a dynamic and supportive environment.
The ideal candidate will have:
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A keen interest in fundraising with a willingness to learn and develop as a professional fundraiser (and if the opportunity arose, a willingness to study for a Level 3 Fundraising Apprenticeship over 13 months)
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Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to provide excellent supporter care and build relationships.
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A positive, enthusiastic and results-driven attitude with the ability to work on your own initiative or as part of a team.
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IT literacy with knowledge of Microsoft packages.
See our Recruitment Pack for the full role description and specification and for more information about the charity.
Location: Home-based, ideally located in London or within a short commutable distance. Regular travel to the London office is a key requirement of the role, with occasional national travel also expected.
Interviews: 20 May 2025 (London Office)
Safeguarding: As a safeguarding charity whose work and practice are underpinned by safeguarding principles to protect children and young people and enhance their welfare, we always work in accordance with legislation, statutory guidance, and best safeguarding practices. All our roles require a basic criminal record check.
Promoting equality and diversity: We actively encourage applications from those with lived experience of neuroblastoma and/or other childhood cancers. As an equal opportunity employer, we also welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
Our vision is a future where no child dies of the childhood cancer neuroblastoma or suffers due to the treatment they receive.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Working closely with the Executive Director, senior team members and trustees, we are looking for an Executive Assistant and Company Secretary who has knowledge and experience of working with senior management and trustees in the arts and/or charitable sector to support the effective governance and leadership of the organisation.
You will be highly organised, diplomatic, and proactive with good attention to detail.
Contract and Hours
Permanent, full or part-time, 1.0 (36.25 hours / 5 days) or 0.8 ( 29 hours / 4 days) per week, 9.15-5.30pm per day, including lunch break. Minimum two days per week are to be worked at Crafts Council office, with requirement to attend all relevant Board and committee meetings and key staff events.
Crafts Council aims to support flexible working and part time arrangements where it is appropriate for the role.
Salary
£28,000 to £34,000 gross per annum based on full-time working, dependent upon experience.
Location
Crafts Council Office and Gallery is based in Islington, London, with some hybrid / home working.
Role to Commence
As soon as possible from May 2025 onwards.
Reporting to
Managed by the Executive Director and supporting the Senior Management Team and Trustees.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as Company Secretary for board and committee meetings - Organise meetings, planning up to a year in advance and working with trustees to ensure availability
- Prepare papers, ensure that they are issued in a timely manner, draft minutes, keep log of follow up actions
- Support the Executive Director with email and correspondence
- Drafting responses and acting as a first responder, provide personal assistant duties and leadership administration, such as arranging internal and external meetings, travel itineraries and diary management
- Meeting preparation: Prepare agendas, gather necessary materials, and follow up on action items from meetings
- Support the Executive Director in drafting briefing documents, reviewing policy documents and providing succinct summaries
- Project support: Assist with project management tasks, including research, data compilation, and presentation preparation
- Make use of time-saving tools (AI) and ensure that Executive Office is run efficiently and productively
- Support Craft Council Executive team with administration duties, including diary management, presentation design, meeting and travel co-ordination and follow up, processing invoices and expenses
- Support with event management where required, e.g. board and staff away days
- Support the recruitment and induction of new trustees, ensuring that induction packs are up to date and accurate
- Provide administrative support to the Chairs & trustees as required
- Reconcile financial expenditure, such as credit cards, raise purchase orders and code invoices as required
- Be an ambassador for the Crafts Council and represent it at appropriate events
- Be discrete, maintaining confidentiality and being comfortable dealing with a wide range of people
Note: Board related meetings include Trustee meetings (4 per year), Finance Audit & Risk meetings ( 4 - 6 per year), Nominations and Remuneration Committee meetings (x 1 per year) and other Committees and Panels (as required).
General
The postholder will:
• Have a strong commitment to accessibility and social justice, ensuring that we are adhering to best practice
• Assist in developing and maintaining effective teamwork across Crafts Council
• Be flexible within the broad remit of the post
• Continuously seek ways to improve personal, team and business performance
• Attend and participate in Crafts Council performance, development, and training programmes
• Ensure that you comply with all Health and Safety regulations and safe working practice as required by current legislation and the Company’s Health and Safety and Safeguarding policies and practices
• Adhere to Crafts Council policies, procedures and code of conduct including in relation to GDPR
• Participate as an active and responsible member of the management team and contribute to the development of Crafts Council policies, strategies, business and operational plans
• Understand the importance of equality and inclusion in the workplace
• Always promote the highest level of customer experience
• Undertake any other duty which may be reasonably allocated
Please provide a CV and covering letter including the following information:
-Your interest in working for the Crafts Council and this position
-Details of your relevant knowledge, skills and experience
-Share more about your interest in governance in the charitable sector, providing a notable example.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Event Assistant, Tommy’s & LLHM
Location: London, Hybrid
Hours: Full time/35 hours per week
Contract type: Permanent
Salary: £26,000 – £28,000 per annum
Annual leave: 25 days per year + bank holidays
Job Summary
We are seeking an Event Assistant to support both the London Landmarks Half Marathon (LLHM) event side and Tommy’s side (affectionately nicknamed Team Tommy’s). This is an incredibly exciting time to join the team and gain fantastic experience in both the charity and events industry at one of the UK's leading mass participation events, which is owned and operated by Tommy's.
For the LLHM Team, the main purpose of this role is to provide first-class customer service and support to the 20,000+ runners taking part in the Half Marathon, as the event continues to grow in size year on year. This will involve managing the helpdesk email and phone line, ensuring runners are accurately registered and answering any queries they may have.
For Team Tommy’s, the main purpose of this role is to support the Tommy’s team of 3,000+ runners in the London Landmarks Half Marathon. The role is responsible for being the main point of contact for the runners and ensuring they have the best experience possible running the LLHM and fundraising for Tommy’s through our support inbox and phone line. The aim is to deliver the ambitious team fundraising target of over £1,800,000 for LLHM 2026 and more in the following years. This role will also support the development of the Team Tommy’s LLHM Corporate Challenge, a product that recruits a team of corporate runners to take part in the LLHM and fundraise for Tommy’s.
We are not necessarily looking for past experience in a similar role, but for transferable skills and personal attributes to deliver excellent customer service and be a good all-rounder with fantastic administration and communication skills. Overall, you should have a passion for the LLHM event and Tommy’s cause.
We encourage and welcome applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.