Board administrator jobs
About the Role
We are looking for an Administrator to join our growing Admin Team.
You will provide effective and efficient administrative support for the organisation. You will ensure a smooth running and high-quality service is provided to all services and departments.
This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your administration experience!
Headway East London is an expanding organisation leading in support services for people living with brain injury: you’ll be joining a mission-driven team where your work will make a real difference every day.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
- Act as the main point of contact for visitors to Headway East London.
- Manage external communications through post, telephone, and email, ensuring information is redirected to the relevant person to be dealt with efficiently and effectively.
- Undertake regular checks of the office space so it stays organised.
- Manage the organisational online calendars and the relevant databases and spreadsheets ensuring these are all up to date.
- Support managers to keep staff rotas up to date, ensuring efficient and effective use of staff time.
- Manage day service transport bookings daily and keep day service staff informed.
- Process referral forms for all services ensuring that they are fully complete.
- Work closely with Service leads to manage service waiting list and liaise with referees where necessary.
- Work with service leads to provide administrative assistance to support the smooth running of services.
- Work closely with the Admin and Premises Manager to ensure data collection systems and the Charity Log database function efficiently, are accurate, and are up to date.
- Support the finance function with administrative tasks as necessary.
Key Relationships - Internal and External
Internal: Admin & Premises Team, Managers across departments, Members
External: Transport Provider
Other
Apply the Headway East London values and behaviours to every aspect of the role at all times.
Protect and enhance the interests and reputation of Headway East London internally and externally.
Commit to the organisational principles of: coproduction equity, diversity and inclusion sustainability.
Headway East London is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we are committed to ensuring that all staff are motivated, skilled and rewarded by their work. We welcome applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, colour, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age and other protected status as required by law. We promote and protect human rights; they are the foundation of what we do. We want to be an inclusive place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come and contribute their unique strengths and perspectives. We are focused on equality and believe that all the fascinating characteristics that make us different, make us more able to deliver our life-changing work with passion and creativity.
About the Role
We are looking for an HR Administrator to join our growing team.
You will provide effective and efficient administrative support to the HR Manager. You will ensure a high-quality service is provided to all aspects of the organisation’s HR.
This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your HR experience!
Headway East London is an expanding organisation leading in support services for people living with brain injury: you’ll be joining a mission-driven team where your work will make a real difference every day.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Recruitment
- Support with recruitment and selection as required. This includes placing adverts, scheduling interviews, requesting references, coordinating induction plans etc.
- Coordinate all documentations for recruits. This includes preparing offer letters and employment contracts, new starter documents.
Volunteer coordination
- Liaise with the Volunteer Lead to process volunteer applications.
- Liaise with the Volunteer Lead to process work experience applications.
These includes Microsoft forms, reference checks and entering data on Chairty Log.
Diversity and Inclusion
- Conduct diversity monitoring for all recruitment applications.
Compliance and Training
- Process and monitor DBS for staff and volunteers.
- Upload new starters on our learning managing system for mandatory training.
- Coordinate and provide administrative support in the delivery of internal and external staff training including, recording attendance, booking external speakers / trainers.
HR Administration
- Process starters, leavers and changes on HR Information System (Staffology).
- Monitor the HR and recruitment mailbox, responding to queries and signposting emails to HR Manager.
- Respond to reference requests.
- In the absence of HR Manager: Conduct HR induction for newly recruited staff. Provide up to date payroll information to the Finance team and submit monthly pensions payment.
- Assist the HR Manager in developing and maintaining a comprehensive set of HR policies and ensure that all staff know how to access these
Key Relationships - Internal and External
Internal: All staff
External: External providers e.g. payroll, training, DBS
Other
Apply the Headway East London values and behaviours to every aspect of the role at all times.
Protect and enhance the interests and reputation of Headway East London internally and externally.
Commit to the organisational principles of: coproduction equity, diversity and inclusion sustainability.
Headway East London is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we are committed to ensuring that all staff are motivated, skilled and rewarded by their work. We welcome applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, colour, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age and other protected status as required by law. We promote and protect human rights; they are the foundation of what we do. We want to be an inclusive place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come and contribute their unique strengths and perspectives. We are focused on equality and believe that all the fascinating characteristics that make us different, make us more able to deliver our life-changing work with passion and creativity.
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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!
This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive individual who enjoys working collaboratively to join Waterloo Uncovered as Administrative Assistant.
Waterloo Uncovered is the ground-breaking charity that combines world-class archaeology with veteran recovery and wellbeing. Since 2015 we have been supporting veterans and serving military personnel, through programmes centred around the archaeology of the Waterloo battlefield. For example, learning archaeological skills through excavation on the battlefield supported by a wellbeing team, bringing the artefacts discovered at Waterloo to beneficiaries in their community, or supporting beneficiaries to explore archaeology and history of conflict through our online programme. All our programmes link conflicts past to conflict present, as beneficiaries uncover, recover and discover.
As Administrative Assistant you will be part of our small, dynamic, and passionate team, which is supported by an extensive network of volunteers. You will work closely with the Chief Executive on all aspects of our administration in support of our operational delivery, communications, fundraising and outreach.
Key responsibilities:
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Programme administration, engaging directly in support of beneficiaries for onboarding, logistics and follow up, answering enquiries and general tasks.
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Customer service, responding to email and telephone enquiries and correspondence.
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Database and spreadsheet management, including managing contacts and suppliers, as well as donor and volunteer data on our CRM system and digital filing.
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Processing financial and accounting requirements, including invoices, payroll, expenses and supplier payments.
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Virtual office support, arranging meetings and team events, providing secretariat to Trustee Board, office contracts, suppliers and administration.
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Researches as requested, complies and summarises information for drafting applications for grants and trusts, managing fundraising pipeline and tracking, reporting schedules and reports.
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Administration of social media accounts, support to drafts of newsletter and impact reports, and other communication initiatives.
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Event administration, including bookings, logistics and support to outreach and event delivery.
What you will need
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Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, able to present a professional and positive image for the organisation.
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Ability to work under pressure, with accuracy and minimal supervision, with a proactive approach to problem solving and process improvement.
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Data management and entry skills, including the ability to maintain and improve data and information digital filing systems, with accurate record keeping.
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Digital literacy, proficiency on google suite, microsoft, and social media (e.g. linkedin, facebook), able to present information accurately and clearly.
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Excellent organisational, time management and collaborative skills, able to work with a range of stakeholders.
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Experience of working within the charity or similar sector in an administrative role.
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Communications and / or social media experience.
How to apply
Application is by way of a CV and Covering letter. The closing date for applications is 5pm on Monday 5 May. Interviews will take place around 12-13 May. Please indicate in your cover letter any dates of unavailability.
Please note that this role is remote, but the successful candidate will be required to travel to team days in London at least twice per month at their own cost.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Who are we?
Founded in 1996 as the Sleep Apnoea Trust Association, a charitable incorporated trust, we're a patient support charity run mainly by volunteer patients
Be a part of our mission in working to improve the lives of sleep apnoea patients, their partners and families
Key duties and reponsibilities:
Management Role
· Based on the policies of the charity as defined by the Trustees Board (created Oct 2022 AGM), manage the affairs of the charity with due respect for its heritage, status and independence.
· Within those defined policies, take decisions that allow the development of its business activities, liaising with other Trustees as necessary, and report to the Trustees on a regular basis.
· When necessary, liaise on allocation of duties to other Trustees on a cooperative basis.
· Represent the charity at occasional public events and meetings with collaborative partners and in negotiations, e.g. NICE, ARTP, Sleep Clinics.
· Act as main point of external contact and manage that contact as appropriate.
· Take purchasing decisions within the defined responsibility of the position.
· Modernise and develop the SATA business on as cost efficient basis as possible — goal is generally self-financing.
· Explore business opportunities as appropriate.
· Identify risk, consult with other officers and recommend action for Board decision.
· Finalise move to paperless operation.
Administrative Duties
· Arrange Trustee Board Meetings.
· Manage Membership Database.
· Administer Membership Renewals.
· Register & acknowledge new memberships.
· Handle resignations, deaths and other membership issues with appropriate respect.
· Acknowledge Donations.
· Administer Gift Aid claim with Treasurer.
For the full job description and further information, please refer to the attachement below.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This exciting new role is perfect for a candidate who is ready to make the role their own, and a self-starter keen to make an immediate impact, through a combination of:
- Supporting the expansion and transformation of our client advice services by ensuring operational service procedures are established, embedded and monitored.
- Exploring, implementing and enabling office and hybrid-working modernisations, including supporting senior members of the operational team to implement business innovations around hybrid-working software, HR systems, and integration of technology (possibly including AI) into our work.
- Alleviating administrative burdens so far as possible on our team delivering advice to clients, helping us to make an even greater impact on our community.
- Contributing to the design and development of robust policies that relate to office and outreach coordination, HR support and budgeting.
- Supporting our supervisory team in their management of people and relevant office administration duties.
- Maintaining and developing office resources, including our office manual, IT equipment, and shared online and offline documents.
- Supporting the trustee board and senior members of the leadership team in the delivery of their strategic goals and day-to-day administration.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Governance and Business Administrator
Salary: (Banding Level 2) £27,185
Contract type: Permanent
Working hours: Full time (Part time hours could be considered)
Location: Taunton, Somerset with Opportunity for hybrid working
Somerset Wildlife Trust requires a talented Administrator to join the busy People, Culture & Resources Team.
This is a key post within the Trust communicating with key stakeholders and Teams. This is a fantastic opportunity for career development, joining a team of passionate people committed to working together to achieve more for nature in the beautiful county of Somerset.
The role will provide effective governance organising and facilitating Trust Council and committee meetings. Responsibilities will include scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, and taking minutes for board and committee meetings. The Governance and Business Administrator will be maintaining records, advising on governance procedures and liaising with stakeholders.
As Business Administrator within the People, Culture and Resources (PCR) Team, the role will provide office support, answering telephone calls, emails, handling correspondence and maintaining records. The role will develop and maintain relationships with Trustees, external contacts and other stakeholders. Also, the role will implement techniques and processes to enhance productivity and efficiency.
Responsibility 1: Lead on providing expertise on a comprehensive governance service
- Acting as secretary to the Trusts Council, sub committees and Sales Board.
- Providing logistical and administrative support to the CEO, Directors, Chair and Trustees.
- Supporting the chair to set dates of council meetings, produce Council agendas in liaison with the CEO, Chair & Committee Chairs and ensuring accurate minutes are taken, approved, and circulated in a timely manner.
- Working autonomously maintaining the governance archive for Council and overseeing full governance archive on SharePoint.
- Maintaining live files and records at Companies House.
- Acting as secretary to the Nominations Committee including maintaining the register of trustee and honorary officer terms of office and managing the process of nominating, recruiting and inducting Trustees.
- Assisting with the production of high-quality papers and presentation materials and developing solutions to complex issues.
- Fixing dates, orchestrate agendas, papers and minutes for Council meetings and carry out chasing actions as required using your excellent communication and negotiation skills.
- Organising and facilitating Trustee inductions.
- Regular and structured reviewing of governance documents, policies, processes, and terms of reference, keeping abreast of developments in governance legislation & best practice.
- Maintaining and updating the SWT Governance Handbook and ensuring legal compliance.
Responsibility 2: Provide a comprehensive administrative and clerical support to the People, Culture and Resources Team to support the smooth running of the office.
- Overseeing the PCR team administrative support functions.
- Handling communications: Greeting clients, answering incoming calls, replying to emails and dealing with both incoming and outgoing post.
- Organising schedules: Scheduling meetings, appointments and events, and organising any necessary materials for them.
- Maintaining office equipment: Operating and maintaining equipment such as photocopier and franking machine.
- Supporting staff: providing administrative support to colleagues with occasional administrative work on PCR projects.
- Keeping track of inventory and ordering office supplies such as first aid equipment, coffee and tea and other items.
- Using spreadsheets for budget evidencing and monitoring purposes – (credit card transactions & Amazon purchasing).
Responsibility 3: Utilising your strong commitment to customer service, provide a first-class customer service for the organisation and its stakeholders, ensuring that every customer is completely satisfied with their customer experience
- Ensuring that all telephone, face to face and written enquiries are responded to promptly and dealt with in an efficient manner.
- Answering customer queries, responding to questions from incoming correspondence.
- Resolving complaints by liaising with relevant teams to ensure customer satisfaction and ensure regular contact with both internal colleagues and external stakeholders.
- Keeping accurate records of customer interactions including a complaints log.
- Providing information to stakeholders to answer questions and queries.
- Escalating issues referring any complex issues to Heads or Team managers when necessary.
We offer fantastic benefits of working for the Somerset Wildlife Trust including:
- 7% employer pension contribution
- Life insurance
- Flexible and agile working
- Wellbeing support – Employee Assistance Program
- Diversity networks through RSWT/TWT
- Paid volunteer days
- Continuous Professional Development opportunities
- 33 days of holiday (25 + bank holidays)
- Staff social calendar and events
The opportunity to make a real and positive difference to nature, communities, and the climate
Closing date: Monday 12 May 2025
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
Somerset Wildlife Trust have an Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Plan and are committed to continuing to improve the equality, diversity and inclusion of every aspect of our work; we know we need to engage with everyone to live our values and achieve our goals. We welcome applications from everyone and are happy to discuss any accommodations or arrangements that would make the recruitment process better for you, and the working environment should you be employed.
No agencies please.
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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!
The mission of Jews for Jesus is to “Relentlessly Pursue God’s plan for the salvation of the Jewish people.” Our missionaries carry out the core work of the ministry in the greater London area. The objective of the role is to support the Charity in operational management, governance, and compliance. The position is essential for ensuring smooth day-to-day operations while strengthening internal policies, implementing a robust risk management framework, and assist with accurate reporting to the Board.
The Administrative Manager is a vital part of our team coordinating all the administrative and operational areas of the charity enabling the missionary staff to focus on sharing the Gospel with Jewish people. Specific responsibilities include day-to-day finances and bill paying, budget development, daily and long-term upkeep of facilities, general administration, HR, and project management. Problem solving is a significant requirement of the position. The successful candidate should be able to anticipate needs, evaluate solutions, and resolve problems that arise within the branch.
Benifits include 28 days holiday plus bank holidays and 10% employer pension contribution.
We relentlessly pursue God’s plan for the salvation of the Jewish people. We are relentless in our pursuit of God’s plan for His people.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Overall Purpose
The Office Administrator will provide comprehensive administrative and secretarial support to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the Foundation. This role is responsible for maintaining and developing administrative systems, both manual and digital, while supporting all core functions, including executive board, grant-making, fund development, and finance. Acting as the central support for the team, the role ensures internal processes run effectively by managing key administrative tasks and coordinating internal and external meetings. Through excellent organisation and attention to detail, the Office Administrator plays a vital role in keeping the foundation connected and running seamlessly.
Responsibilities
Provide administrative support to all staff of the foundation.
Manage the administration of information systems, including filing and database management.
Type and word-process documents and letters as required.
Undertake routine collation of information relating to the foundation’s services.
Office Coordination & Communication
Serve as the first point of contact for incoming phone calls and emails, greeting and assisting visitors, and overseeing the handling of incoming and outgoing post and deliveries.
Contacting individuals and groups by telephone when clarification or further information is required.
Provide customer service support when necessary.
Administer and keep up to date the contacts database and formal records or organisations the foundation works with.
Enter details of applications and donors into CRM systems.
Maintain and develop communication with affiliated and other voluntary groups, including supporting networking events.
Operations & Supplies Management
General office administration, including the maintenance of equipment inventories, training records, PAT testing schedules, and room bookings.
Manage the ordering and stocking of stationery, equipment and other office supplies.
Marcomms Support
Assist in the preparation, production, and distribution of regular newsletters, including maintaining the mailing list database.
Assist in posting content on social media platforms.
Executive Board Assistance
Work with the CEO to prepare and manage quarterly Board meetings for Foundation, and as required, other partners (including JCT)
Prepare for meetings, including compiling and distributing board papers, managing meeting dates and availability, and ensuring logistical arrangements.
Take accurate minutes and provide general administrative support for Board level members, always ensuring strict confidentiality.
Regularly update and maintain Board requirements, including EDI data, references, annual Conflict of Interest declarations, DBS checks, and other governance related documentation including Foundation Training log and Policy changes.
Provide administrative support to the Chair of Trustees as required, ensuring they have the necessary documentation, scheduling support, and other assistance to fulfil their role effectively.
Events and PR
Assist with organising events to showcase the Foundation’s work, including functions for donors, potential donors, community and voluntary groups.
Representing BLCF
Work as an effective Ambassador for the Foundation always, including at events and external networking.
Engage with the UK Community Foundation peer network to ensure the best practice is shared from across the sector
Experience
Demonstrable experience of using online file managements systems (e.g. SharePoint) to manage data and information relating to an organisations core systems, policies and processes.
Experience in working at Board or senior levels with supporting administration and issues in a confidential manner.
Experience of working under pressure while effectively collaborating across teams to achieve objectives.
Experience in administrative work, including managing tasks efficiently and supporting operational processes.
Some understanding of the wider voluntary and charity sector. (D)
Skills & Abilities
Excellent computer and administration skills, with experience using Word, Canva (or comparable design tools), Excel, PowerPoint, and databases such as Salesforce.
Demonstrably highly organised, capable of juggling projects and tasks, delivering structured plans, and adapting quickly to changing circumstances.
A self-starter, able to act on own initiative, organise, plan, and prioritise workload to meet deadlines.
Demonstrable and excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively within a small team and provide cross-functional support.
Ability to maintain strict confidentially and handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
Good time keeping skills and effective time management skills, ensuring deadlines and commitments are met.
Ability to collate and access information to produce clear and concise reports. (D)
Demonstrable skills in minute taking at a Board, senior or Executive level.
Equality Issues
Able to articulate how diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) can be made integral to their work and service delivery of the Foundation.
Personal Attributes
Committed to high standards of customer care and the provision of high-quality services.
Highly motivated with enthusiasm and determination to contribute positively to the organisation. (D)
A creative person with strong initiative, bringing new ideas and solutions to improve processes. (D)
Strong commitment and understanding of the values of the Community Foundation. (D)
Education and Training
Work and personal relevant experience.
Certificates in relevant administrative courses and skills. (D)
Other Requirements
Able to work evenings and weekends as necessary.
Ability to access and work across all the county of Bedfordshire or other geographical areas as dictated by our funding streams, when necessary. To ensure we meet the business and operational requirements of the organisation.
Current driving license and access to a vehicle (D).
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for a motivated person to take on the role of Clerk and Administrator. We wish to appoint a diligent, well-organised person who has enthusiasm, understanding and a commitment to the Foundation and its aims.
The Foundation is an education charity based in Hartlebury, Worcestershire with an honourable history. Having its roots in the Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School founded in the 16th century, it became the ‘Queen Elizabeth 1 Foundation’ charity in 1987. The charity owns and derives income from the original ‘Queen Elizabeth 1 Grammar School’ premises in Hartlebury and from its investment portfolio.
It’s key purpose is to benefit local schools and individuals by making financial awards to enhance and support educational opportunities. It seeks and considers applications from local schools or from individual pupils or students resident in the local area. We are committed to this aim and to developing our grant-making. The Foundation’s area of benefit is ‘the ancient parish of Hartlebury’, which is slightly larger than the current parish of Hartlebury.
The post will involve attending board meetings, taking and producing accurate minutes, and undertaking the accompanying administrative tasks including day-to-day banking and accounting. You will need to be able to keep well-ordered files & documents, be numerate and literate, with good typing skills, and it is essential you are fully competent using Word, Excel and Xero (or similar) accounting software.
In-person board meetings, usually six per year, take place at the Parish Hall in Hartlebury in alternate months; they are usually held from 5.30 – 7.30 p.m. Much of the working time for the role will be home-based and there is liable to be a need to store some administrative papers & documents securely in your home. There is also likely to be some written and/or phone contact with schools and individuals who make applications to the charity. You will co-ordinate liaison with the Foundation’s existing property, rent-collection and legal consultants.
The Foundation is in an important period of development, expanding its profile and its grant-making process, upgrading its online presence and moving to internet banking. The clerk’s role will be an exciting part of all these.
Send CV and covering letter (max. two sides A4). Please address:
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In no more than 200 words explain how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this role.
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In no more than 300 words, please tell us about your understanding of governance in the context of assisting charitable trustee boards.
Please provide full details of two people able to supply references, including the context in which they know you.
Supporting Educational Opportunities
This is a fantastic opportunity for an aspiring individual to develop their career in a charity that is passionate about families with young children. We're looking for someone who is a self-starter, well-organised and committed to the cause. In addition to providing administrative support to the organisation, you will be a natural communicator who is comfortable with using social and creative media, as well as basic IT systems.
Home-Start Barnet delivers early intervention programmes to families with young children, who have multiple needs and are struggling to cope with the challenges they face. Our trained volunteers provide the emotional support needed to prevent crisis and the practical tools to empower parents and carers to give their children the best start in life.
Key responsibilities are to:
- Handle all incoming communications - phone, email and other communications
- Provide central administration support to the charity
- Support and build engagement across different social media channels
- Update content for HSB’s website
- Support and help organise training and events
Further details can be found in the Job Description.
The role is based at our offices in Finchley, N3. Due to the nature of our work, we require someone to be present in the office 5 days a week. We have a welcoming and relaxed office environment, but also take pride in our professional standards.
We welcome applications from candidates who may not have previous office or administrative experience, but who can demonstrate that they have the right skills and are keen to learn. This role would suit new graduates, or someone who would like to work shorter days around other commitments. We are a diverse workplace and we offer flexibility and accomodations for staff to ensure they can deliver their full potential.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Governance Administrator
Contract: 12-month Fixed Term Contract
Salary: £25,600 per annum
Location: London-based, hybrid working (minimum 2 days a week in the office)
We are working with a well-respected membership body dedicated to supporting and inspiring surgeons across the UK. Their work spans education, policy, public engagement, and the professional development of future and current surgeons.
The Team:
The successful candidate will be joining a collaborative and high-performing team based in London. This Administrator role provides essential administrative and governance support within the Outreach Team, which plays a key role in engaging aspiring surgeons and supporting their journey from the very beginning.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide high-level administrative support to the team, particularly around governance and committee management.
- Manage logistical arrangements for meetings, events, and conferences, including booking venues, travel, and accommodation.
- Minute-taking for board and committee meetings.
- Support the smooth running of governance processes within the southern region (London–Oxford and surrounding areas), while also contributing to national events and conferences.
- Work collaboratively with internal teams including Marketing and Events.
- Engage with external stakeholders in a professional and organised manner.
Ideal Candidate:
- Strong administrative experience, ideally with a background in committee or board support and governance processes.
- Minute-taking skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines efficiently.
- Experience working in the public, membership, or non-profit sector.
- A confident communicator with good stakeholder engagement skills.
- Comfortable working in a hybrid setting and contributing to a close-knit, supportive team.
As a specialist Recruitment Practice Prospectus is committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Prospectus invests in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you.
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This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being at the heart of an organisation’s operations—helping to keep the corporate services running smoothly, so that our Education and Supporter teams can focus on delivering impact through our programmes.
Both nationally and internationally, public discussion and political debate are increasingly polarised and divided. Social media, fake news and new technologies such as AI can create echo chambers, where claims pass unchallenged, and different views are hard to find. The English-Speaking Union shows that there is a more constructive and collaborative path. The ESU was founded in 1918 to build greater understanding and friendships between people and nations. We are an educational charity with international reach, with an ESU in over 50 countries. Today our work is focussed on training young people in oracy – speaking and listening skills, in critical thinking and self-expression - to build skilful communicators and engaged citizens and leaders.
The English-Speaking Union and our work is more important now than ever.
he Corporate Services team provides essential strategic and operational support across the organisation. Our governance function oversees compliance, risk management, and performance frameworks. The finance team manages budgets, financial planning, and reporting. All of this contributes to effective decision making. We are also responsible for looking after our properties, which includes maintaining oversight of two commercial leases, and maintaining Dartmouth House which is a grade II* listed events venue and our Head Office in Mayfair.
Purpose of this role
The Business Support Administrator will provide high quality support to the Board of Trustees and its sub-Committees, and the Chief Operating Officer. This role will work closely with the Executive Assistant to the Director General.
Responsibilities and Expectations
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Provide high-quality administrative and organisational support to the Chief Operating Officer, helping to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.
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Coordinate the preparation and timely circulation of agendas, papers, minutes and action logs for Board and Committee meetings.
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Monitor and report on progress against Board and Committee actions, ensuring timely follow-up and delivery
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Support the delivery of the annual Board effectiveness review, gathering feedback and helping to implement improvements.
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Assist with the planning and delivery of the annual external audit, working with colleagues and auditors to meet key deadlines.
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Maintain key registers including the Gift & Hospitality Register, Declarations of Interest, and compliance trackers.
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Facilitate due diligence checks as needed, liaising with legal advisors to ensure accuracy and compliance.
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Maintain the organisation’s contract register, tracking review dates and supporting internal contract reviews and renewals.
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Deliver one-off projects and provide flexible support across the Corporate Services team as required.
Skills and Experience
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A track record of providing secretariat support, including minute taking.
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Excellent administrative skills, highly organised with very good attention to detail.
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A tactful and conscientious individual who can navigate through complex situations
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Understands the importance of maintaining confidentiality
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A good understanding of charity governance.
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Strong written and oral communication skills.
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A motivated self-starter who can quickly translate issues into solutions.
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A team player who can quickly build trusted relationships at all levels.
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
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Can confidently and professionally challenge and hold people to account.
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The ability to manage several projects simultaneously whilst working at a high standard.
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Excellent IT skills including Microsoft Office.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive, people-focused Administrative Assistant to join the Examinations Operations team at the Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) as our next Examinations Administrative Assistant.
At the RCR, we deliver world-class examinations in clinical radiology and clinical oncology — empowering thousands of doctors as they advance in their careers and improve patient care. As the first point of contact for our candidates, you’ll play a vital role in their exam journey, providing accurate information, timely support, and a calm, professional presence from start to finish.
You’ll be part of a passionate, collaborative team that thrives on delivering high-quality service and takes pride in supporting doctors through some of the most important milestones in their careers.
What you’ll do
- Process candidate applications, including examination fee payments.
- Prepare and pack all examination paperwork and stationery for use at venues.
- Maintain accurate records of candidate data, in various forms.
- Unpack and organise all stationery following its return from exam venues.
- Take responsibility for the examinations enquiries telephone line and emails.
- Support administrators with the marking of candidates’ answer sheets and produce reports of candidates and question performance using the marking software.
What you’ll need
- Experience of successful working within a team and the provision of a professional, friendly, and responsive service to colleagues and external contacts.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft packages such as Outlook, Word and Excel
- Experience using and maintaining a database or equivalent to store and retrieve information so that data is accurate and current.
- Sound oral and written communication skills
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Accuracy and attention to detail
Why join us:
- Make a difference to the lives of Doctors and the specialities they work in every day!
- Hybrid working (up to 60% working week can be done remotely)
- Modern working environment
- Equipment provided to work from home
- Generous annual leave allowance
- Excellent pension scheme
- Interest free season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
The Young Trustees Movement (YTM) is looking for an Administrator. This is a full-time role (we are open to part-time arrangements) to support with administration, communications, delivery and our board of trustees (governance).
Key information:
- Full-time role (37.5 hrs). We are open to a part-time role (30 hrs)
- The Salary is £28,000 per annum (this is the full-time salary)
- Permanent contract
- Home-based / fully remote
- We welcome flexible working requests
- Deadline: Sunday 4th May at midnight
We are looking for someone who:
- Can communicate clearly
- Takes initiative and can work independently
- Can prioritise their workload to manage multiple deadlines
- Enjoys improving, updating and following processes
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Unseen is working towards a world without slavery. We provide safehouses and support in the community for survivors of trafficking and modern slavery. We also run the Modern Slavery & Exploitation Helpline and work with individuals, communities, businesses, governments, other charities, and statutory agencies to stamp out slavery for good.
Purpose of the role:
- Leading on recruitment administration including enquiries, advertising, interview and selection processes.
- Facilitating onboarding for new starters and providing an excellent employee experience.
- Manage all incoming communication, channelling to and coordinating responses from other teams where necessary.
- Support the day-to-day running of the Bristol office and provide operational support for the organisation.
- Provide administrative support for other functional areas on an ad-hoc basis, including the Frontline, Fundraising and Communications teams and ensure that overall cross-team collaboration is maintained.
The Recruitment & Admin Officer will join a friendly and committed Operations team made up of 5 people. You will be supported and managed by the Head of Operations and work closely with the rest of the Operations team.
To apply:
- Please complete Unseen’s application form for the role which includes a personal statement of 500 words outlining your suitability for the role, some personal details and equal opportunities questions, and;
- Please send a copy of your CV to jobs @ unseenuk. org with reference to the job title.
The deadline for applications is midnight on Sunday 4 May 2025.
Interviews will likely be held in the week commencing 12 May 2025.
Due to high demand, we may close applications before the deadline. As such, we encourage interested candidates to apply early.
As an organisation focused on equality and diversity, we welcome applications from all sections of the community and all backgrounds, including those with a lived experience of modern slavery, those from ethnic minority groups, those with disabilities and those from the LGBTQ+ community.
Any questions, please contact jobs @ unseenuk. org.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.