General Administrator Jobs in Manchester

A rare and exciting opportunity to support the fundraising, strategic development and impact evaluation of a wide range of Charities in the UK, as part of a friendly and supportive consulting team.

Charity Fundraising Ltd provides a comprehensive range of fundraising, strategic consultancy and evaluation services to Charities and other not-for-profit organisations. Established in 2000, our services range from grant and contract bid writing and review, to developing fundraising strategies, developing M&E frameworks and undertaking project and programme evaluations. We also offer a range of strategic support, mentoring and training. We work with lots of amazing charities, both local and national, small and large, across the UK, covering themes such as: Homelessness; addiction; youth; community; disability; mental health; minoritised groups; medical conditions; heritage; environment and more.

We are seeking an exceptional fundraiser who can offer a strong track record of driving organisational growth in the voluntary sector. Multi-year experience in two or more of the following core service areas is essential:

• Achieving major grant funding from trusts, foundations, lottery distributors, public sector agencies or similar.
• Planning and developing successful fundraising strategies and action plans.
• Undertaking voluntary sector project evaluations / developing M&E frameworks.
• Planning and developing successful contract tender submissions.

The role is varied and interesting - managing a portfolio of clients and supporting them directly or strategically with their fundraising, impact evaluation and organisational development. Our consultants are all employees and we work closely together as a supportive team, sharing and developing skills and knowledge. We anticipate the appointee may not hold experience across all core areas of our services. We will enable the appointee to focus on projects that play to their strengths and experience and provide further support and training as necessary.

Based from home (must be UK resident), with ad hoc client and team meetings/socials (all travel paid), mostly within England. All IT equipment provided. Full-time or part-time (minimum 0.8 FTE - 28 hrs).

Benefits include: 24 days paid annual leave (pro rata), 4% employers pension contribution, potential cash / annual leave bonus, CPD budget and paid CPD time + lots of opportunity to learn from our experienced consultant team.

Please note that applications will only be considered where the screening questions are fully completed.

Here's what some of our team say about working for Charity Fundraising Ltd:

"I don’t think I have ever worked with such a nice bunch of people, everyone has been very welcoming, supportive and just all round lovely" 

"I really enjoy working for CF because I get to work independently with a diverse range of interesting clients, and am also part of a great, supportive team - best of all worlds!"

“Supportive and fun team; and great to learn new ideas from others fundraising skills, knowledge and expertise”

"I love being part of such a passionate, professional team and who prides itself on building close working relationships with each other and with our clients."

At Gaddum, we treat everyone as individuals. We really get to know those we help, understanding their world to offer a range of support that’s right for them. Our promise of tailored support is made possible by our breadth and depth of knowledge, through our unwavering commitment to the local people of Greater Manchester.

Our experience listening to generation after generation, for nearly 200 years, has taught us the importance of considering not just the individual but also the relationships around them. Our innovative approach means we can not only build resilience but identify further risks and offer preventive support now and in the future. At Gaddum, we believe that by supporting individuals, we ultimately help support entire communities. Our aim is to empower and enhance the lives of people in Greater Manchester. We currently work in four Greater Manchester authorities, Manchester, Rochdale, Salford and Stockport.

Job Purpose

The postholder will be responsible for two key organisational areas:

- Practice Education to an allocation of student social workers: 80% of workload
- Support with induction planning and administrative tasks relevant to the student placement programme: 20% of workload

The postholder will be responsible for providing student social workers with effective, high-quality supervision and support throughout their practice placements and maintaining accurate records of student work undertaken to inform holistic assessments of students’ practice. This role will entail stakeholder engagement both with internal leaders and external partners. The role will involve maintaining close working relationships and crossover workstreams with the Business Support Team, Health & Safety systems, and compliance responsibilities.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Student Social Work Placements:
• Maintain relationships with key placement providers through provision of high-quality practice education,
• Practice Educate placements for their entirety at the charity,
• Write reports relating to the above.
• Support a continual and iterative induction process with support when inducting students to all relevant systems – utilising experts across the organisation to deliver elements of the package,
• Work in partnership with Business Support to implement appropriate systems relating to e-learning and hand over to line management during induction,
• Support the arranging of accounts, in partnership with the Business Support Team to enable new users access to the organisation’s systems.

The details contained in this job description, particularly the principal accountabilities, reflect the content of the job at the date the job description was prepared. It should be remembered, however, that it is inevitable that, over time, the nature of individual jobs will change; existing duties may be lost and other duties may be gained, without changing the general character of the duties, or the level of responsibility entailed. Consequently, this job description may be revised from time to time.

All staff are expected to work within all Gaddum policies and procedures.

About Chapter One

Chapter One is a growing charity dedicated to ensuring every child has access to one-to-one reading support at the time they need it most. 

Our innovative Online Reading Volunteers Programme aims to support 3,300 children facing disadvantage during the 2024-25 academic year, pairing five to eight-year-old children with reading support volunteers from over 140 local and national businesses. Our unique approach requires volunteers to commit just 30 minutes a week for an entire academic year, using our bespoke digital platform. The results are transformative, significantly boosting children's reading confidence and ability. Our ambitious five year plan targets growth of 20% year on year.

For more information about our programmes please visit our website. Please also take some time to visit our social media channels and watch our videos.

About the role 

With ambitious targets to support thousands more children by 2029, Chapter One is seeking a passionate, energetic Fundraising Officer to be an integral part of our Fundraising team. Reporting to our Trusts & Foundations Manager, you’ll generate income from a range of existing and new trusts and foundations, along with individual fundraising activities to contribute towards the 2024-25 fundraising target of £278,000, rising to £348,000 in 2025-26 in which you’ll have an individual target.

This new role is ideal for an early career professional who can write creative, compelling bids and build impactful relationships to make your mark in a fast-growing charity which is flexible and agile. You’ll be a proactive, determined self-starter and have high standards for yourself and others. You’ll develop and manage a funding pipeline by investing in thorough research and relationship cultivation, and you will thrive in working with funders, partners and supporters on a day -to-day basis. 

Key Responsibilities

Deliver the fundraising plan 

● Work collaboratively with the Trusts & Foundations Manager to grow Chapter One’s fundraising portfolio and meet agreed income targets from trusts and foundations. 

● Maintain a portfolio of existing trusts and foundations, ensuring an excellent cultivation and stewardship journey​ in order to build relationships and maximise income. 

● Proactively identify and research new prospective trust funders, finding creative ways to engage with them to secure support.

● Create compelling and tailored fundraising applications and reports, ensuring there is a strong emotional case for support and accuracy, to inspire prospects and supporters across trusts and foundations. 

● Contribute to the highest levels of donor care for supporters, including creative stewardship, adhering to all grant conditions and responding in a timely manner to all enquiries from supporters and prospects. 

● Research, interpret and present data about literacy and impact that makes a compelling case for Chapter One’s programmes. 

● Contribute to internal planning and budget setting for restricted and unrestricted activities, setting out clear plans and a pipeline for income generation from trusts and foundations.

● Work with the Trusts & Foundations Manager, Corporate Partnerships team and Communications team to support the development of strategies and campaigns to grow individual giving from existing volunteers and supporters.

● Undertake administrative duties to support the delivery of individual fundraising initiatives including matched-giving campaigns and Payroll Giving. 

● Work closely with the Trusts & Foundations Manager, Business Development Manager, Corporate Partnerships team and Communications team to ensure a cohesive approach and maximise all fundraising opportunities.

General

● Oversee and maintain specific fundraising administrative processes, including

recording of activity on the Salesforce CRM and internal databases.

● Maintain up-to-date knowledge of fundraising regulations, networks, and developments across the sector. 

● Adherence to Chapter One’s Donation Acceptance Policy.

● Contribute to forecasting and regular reporting, producing verbal and written reports for senior management as required.

We are looking for some of the following attributes, though you might be more experienced in some areas than others:

● A commitment to Chapter One’s mission and values.

● Experience of fundraising, ideally from trusts and foundations.

● A demonstrable track record of successfully generating income and achieving targets. 

● An ability to create compelling and successful fundraising applications and proposals. 

● Excellent written communication skills, with an understanding of how to tailor communications for different audiences/contexts.

● Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and manage relationships with a range of stakeholders, both internally and externally. 

● Evidence of effective prospect research, growing and managing a pipeline, planning for your portfolio and increasing income​.

● Good financial acumen and proven ability to present complex financial information accurately.

● Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and high levels of accuracy.

● Ability to effectively work under pressure and manage conflicting priorities.

You’ll be more successful in the role if you have:

● Experience of individual giving or employee fundraising.

● Experience of working in a charity that has a strong corporate volunteering offer.​

● Experience using the Salesforce CRM Non-profit Success Pack.

Chapter One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value and celebrate diversity in backgrounds and experience and are deliberate about the kind of teams we are building. Literacy is a universal concern, and we need people from all backgrounds to maximise our innovation, creativity and impact. We especially welcome applications from persons who have experienced disadvantage and/or from those who are of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities who are currently underrepresented in the organisation.

Chapter One is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All postholders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service disclosure. Copies of our Safeguarding Policy and Safer Recruitment Policy are available on request.

Ten Ten Resources is an educational organisation that nurtures spiritual growth, personal development and social responsibility by sharing inspiring, creative content through a Catholic lens.

Working as part of a team of 12, the Office Manager is a key managerial role. You will maintain and improve office systems, processes and policies, ensuring that clients receive a high-quality service, and the remote working them is well-organised and efficient.

This role is offered full-time (5 days) or part-time (4 days).

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SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

• Systems | Manage, review and improve the use of our office systems
• Client Experience | Ensure excellence in our communication with clients
• Line Management | Line Management responsibility for two members of staff
• Team Organisation | Management of team matters
• Reports and Policies | Reporting to senior leadership and policy management
• General Admin | As required 

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IN DETAIL

Systems

Improving the use of our systems including:

• HubSpot for marketing, communications and Knowledge Base

• Trello for project and process management 

• Clockify for time management and time off

• Google Drive for file management

You will propose and implement improvements, and train staff members in new and improved practices. Therefore, a previous knowledge of some of the systems we use is desirable, and a proven ability to understand and implement systems is essential. 

Client Experience

You will have responsibility for ensuring Client Experience across all communication channels including the website, email communication, telephone, knowledge base and chatbots.

As part of this, you will understand the role and responsibilities of the Office Administrator responsibilities so you can provide training, backfill and assist during busy periods. This includes:

• Resolving user-based queries

• Managing subscriptions and trial subscriptions

• Triaging communication to the relevant member of staff

• Improving and updating CRM data (eg school holidays, pupil numbers, etc)

In addition, under the guidance of the Leadership Team, you will organise, plan and implement the annual subscription process.

Line Management

You will initially have Line Management responsibility of the Finance Officer and Office Administrator. This includes bi-weekly one-to-one meetings, termly reviews, annual appraisals and adhoc meetings with reportees or the Leadership Team as required.

Team Organisation

You will have responsibility for managing various team matters. This includes, although is not exclusive to:

• Payment of goods and services

• Organising Team Gatherings and adhoc in-person meetings

• Remote planning of work events - eg film shoots, conferences

• Team training as required

• Ensuring staff have up to date DBS certificates

Reports and Policies

This includes:

• Producing reports for the Leadership Team regularly and as required

• Producing and updating company-wide policies, ensuring that they are fit for purpose

• Ensuring the Operations Manual is up to date and that department heads update the manual as necessary

General Admin

You will also have responsibility for General Admin tasks. This may include, although is not exclusive to:

• Receiving and triaging post

• Banking cheques

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PLACE OF WORK

This is a home-working role. All home-working office equipment will be provided by the company as required.

In-person staff gatherings take place three times per year, requiring an overnight stay. Travel and accommodation are provided by the organisation. Additional in-person meetings may also be called as required.

Fundraising Administrator

Manchester, UK

Starting salary for this position is £23,604 per annum (plus contributory pension)

 

About MAG:

MAG (Mines Advisory Group) is an international humanitarian organisation based in Manchester, UK, and working in 32 countries. We remove landmines and unexploded ordnance to release safe and productive land for communities, and work to reduce the threat of armed violence by supporting governments to safely manage weapons and ammunition. In 1997, MAG was a co-recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize for our work campaigning for the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention.

 

About the role:

This is the perfect opportunity if you are looking to take your first steps into the charity sector, or to develop your skills in supporter-focused fundraising. You will join our Global Fundraising Team to build and maintain excellent relationships with our supporters, helping us to grow our income and reach more people affected by landmines and conflict around the world. You will act as the first point of contact for our supporters and the general public, handling calls, emails, social media, and letters to ensure our supporters feel valued. You will take the lead on day-to-day donation administration, using your close attention to detail to ensure accurate and timely processing and recording. This is a great time to join MAG and contribute to our ambitious fundraising strategy.

 

About you:

You will have some experience in administration, and in particular some experience working with a database. You will have exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral. You will recognise that our supporters make a real difference to MAG’s success in saving lives and building futures, and you will have the ability to develop and maintain relationships with them.  Overall, you will be an outgoing team player, pro-active, determined and keen to help MAG achieve its lifesaving work. This is an excellent role for anyone wishing to get into fundraising.

Further information and how to apply:

For the further information on the role, the application pack and details of how to apply, please visit the MAG website by the closing date of Sunday 19th January 2025. 

Please note that as part of MAG's commitment to safeguarding, this post is subject to background checks before an offer of employment is confirmed. For more information on MAG’s approach to safeguarding here and background checks here. You can also find more information in the candidate information pack, available on our website.

MAG is committed to the principles of diversity, equality and inclusion. If you think you would be suited to one of our roles we would welcome your application regardless of your background. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive working environment where all employees feel respected and supported in fulfilling their potential.

We are happy to receive flexible working and job share requests in your application. If you are applying with an existing job share partner please see the candidate information sheet for further guidance.

Job Role: We’re looking for a PA and Administrator who is passionate about facilitating Kingdom work. Working closely alongside the Event and Programs Manager and the Director, you will support the key organisation we serve, the Maclellan Foundation.
Overall goal: To serve with a high level of excellence as PA to the Director alongside proactively and efficiently delivering general and financial administrative support.
Job Location: Remote working. The ability for on-site meetings at offices based in Eastbourne (BN21) or Milton Keynes (MK19). Role requires occasional travel for events.
Hours: This is a part-time role, with flexibility to go full-time (20-25 hours, preferably worked across Monday – Friday).

Overview:
The Maclellan Foundation’s global engagement has reached a new season. As a global programs team, we train, coach, project manage and deliver on key initiatives. These programs will become Maclellan’s primary activity for many years into the future. The PA and Administrator will provide the necessary support to both the Director and Event and Programs Manager to deliver these initiatives. This role aligns with the Maclellan Foundation’s Bridge Strategy, focusing on equipping local ministries and releasing local resources to foster sustainable Kingdom growth. The PA and Administrator will be a dynamic individual capable of holding multiple tasks, building relationships, and proactively being part of a global team.
The Maclellan Foundation’s comprehensive global programme and event initiatives include:
• Giving Together events
• Learning Communities
• Programs that serve the global church and para-church organisations for sustainable Kingdom growth

Responsibilities
Personal Assistance:
• Providing administrative support to the Director in an accurate, timely and professional manner, including maintaining schedules, meetings, appointments and travel arrangements
• Planning and coordinating multiple tasks, to ensure milestones are met to an excellent standard
• Assembling and analysing data to prepare reports and documents
• Preparing and editing written correspondence, communications, etc.
• Managing and updating various databases and booking systems on a regular basis
• Providing customer service support, via phone and email
• Reviewing operating practices and implementing improvements where necessary

Finance:
• Processing expenses
• Accurately recording and processing donation information
• Supporting the Event and Programmes Manager in making payments, maintaining donation and budgetary information, and liaising with the Accounts manager as necessary
• Proactively providing administrative support undertaken by NJC and Maclellan

Communication:
• Adhere to consistent communication plans to engage and inform stakeholders
• Provide written and virtual support via meetings and email
• Website updates and improvements (where applicable)
• Prepare and edit written correspondence
• Arrange and coordinate meetings, including minute-taking
• Website management (where applicable) and any other duties as required.

Development:
• Assembling research data to prepare reports and documents
• Improving operating practices under the direction of the Event and Programme Manager
• Any other duties as required

Person Specification
Education & Experience
• Proficient computer skills and high competency levels with MS Office Suite
• Experience as a PA preferred, with a background in finance/general administration
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ideally have experience in event/project management (desirable)
• Ideally have experience in a church/charity or professional environment (desirable)
• Articulate and well educated (minimum A ‘Levels, preferably degree level or relevant training)

Our ideal hire
• Has an active Christian faith
• Strong understanding of and commitment to the Foundation’s mission
• Highly organised – able to prioritise and plan time effectively, especially within a high-pressure and ever-changing environment
• Professional in appearance and a desire to constantly improve and grow
• Able to adapt and maximise capacity, delivering a high output of work and holding multiple demands
• Excellent written English, with the ability to write concisely, correctly and effectively
• Highly self-motivated, focused and comfortable with independent working
• Trustworthy and reliable - able to work within a dispersed remote team
• A quick learner with attention to detail
• An excellent standard of numerical ability
• Has an understanding of the Church scene
• Willingness to be flexible in their working hours with occasional travel and overnight stays.

Occupational Requirement
Because Nicola James & Co. serves and supports the Christian sector, the nature of the work requires that this post holder has an active faith in Jesus under the Equality Act 2010, Part 1, Schedule 9.

Benefits
• This is a part-time post with flexibility for full-time (20-25 hours PT, worked across Monday – Friday)
• Start as soon as possible
• Permanent position offered subject to a successful 6-month probationary period.
• Salary £27 - £29K pro-rata, depending on previous experience
• Holiday entitlement is 20 days pro rata, per annum (plus bank and statutory holidays)
• Pension contributions via auto-enrolment to NEST
• Occasional evening and weekend work may be required for event support

If you’re interested in applying, please send your CV and a cover letter (no more than 1 page), detailing what interests you about the role and your suitability.

Please note we are reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the post early.

Job Title: Administration Manager/PA to the CEO

Location: Home based

Responsible to: CEO

ABOUT US

The Teaching Awards Trust is a charity committed to raising the profile of the outstanding, life-changing work that takes place in education across the UK. We champion, celebrate and raise the morale of all those who work in education.  Our mission is currently carried out through two powerful campaigns; The Pearson National Teaching Awards and Thank a Teacher.

 

ABOUT THE JOB

This is an exciting new support role created to provide support to the team, and the CEO. The primary responsibility of this role is to provide high-quality administrative support to the Teaching Awards Trust, ensuring the efficient operation of the charity’s virtual office and daily activities. This includes offering confidential personal assistant (PA) services to the CEO and Board of Trustees, as well as providing cross-functional support to the wider team in areas such as fundraising, human resources, awards management, marketing, and event coordination. As this is a new role, you will have the opportunity to help shape and grow the role to make it your own.

ABOUT YOU

A track record of at least 4/5 years’ experience providing PA/Administrative support, ideally at a senior or executive level, with experience within the education/charity sector advantageous.

You will have excellent organisation skills with a strong attention to detail as well as exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.

The ability to build strong, collaborative relationships both internally and externally is essential for you to be able to hit the ground running in this new role.

As with other jobs of this level, a high level of discretion and confidentiality is needed when dealing with sensitive information

Overall, you will be looking for the opportunity to make a real difference in your role and to help support of aims of the trust.

ABOUT OUR BENEFITS

A salary of £30-35,000 per annum. You will be home based with some need to travel for team meetings and other events.  Annual leave is 25 days excluding bank holidays, Employer pension contributions of 6%, Learning and Development packages are also available.

ABOUT OUR APPLICATION PROCESS

The closing date for applications is midnight on 31st January 2025 but applications will be reviewed and longlisted as soon as they are received.

To apply, please follow the website link provided, along with a CV and a covering letter including why you are applying for this role and also describing your key achievements in your most recent administrative role.

Successful candidates will be contacted by phone or email by 3rd February 2025 for an initial short phone call conversation followed by remote first interviews during w/c 3rd February 2025.

Second round interviews will take place w/c 10th February 2025.

 

The Teaching Awards Trust is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. If you require any assistance or adjustments during the application process, please do not hesitate to reach out.

Our Story

Twenty-year old Sophie Lancaster was murdered in a hate crime attack in 2007, because of her distinctive gothic appearance. The Sophie Lancaster Foundation is looking for an Education and Engagement Manager to bring our inspiring message of tolerance and respect to a wider audience.

The Foundation was established to challenge prejudice and intolerance - particularly that targeted at people from alternative subcultures and celebrates difference within our society. Based in Haslingden, Lancashire, we have a large national and international following and are an established presence within the alternative community. A key part of the Foundation's mission is to change mindset, particularly with young people, that difference is to be celebrated and not judged or feared. 

The Role
As our Education and Engagement Manager, you will:

• Share Sophie Lancaster’s story with diverse audiences, bringing our message of tolerance and respect to life.
• Develop and deliver engaging workshops, presentations, and educational resources that inspire positive learning outcomes.
• Build relationships with senior leaders and policymakers in education to promote the Foundation’s work.
• Represent the Foundation at events, festivals, and online, acting as a spokesperson and ambassador.
• Manage a busy calendar of activities, including staffing stalls, presenting to stakeholders, and discussing curriculum support with educational leaders.

About You
We’re looking for someone who:

• Is an engaging and accomplished public speaker, able to inspire diverse audiences and challenge perceptions.
• Has experience creating high-quality educational content that embeds messages of respect and tolerance across curriculum.
• Is a strong organiser and administrator, capable of managing a packed schedule of events and engagements.
• You may be alternative yourself or can connect with subcultural groups and champion cultural differences.
• Is flexible, positive, and energetic, with the ability to represent the Foundation’s values as an ambassador.

Additional Requirements

• A valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel (including occasional overnight stays).

What We Offer

• The opportunity to be part of a meaningful mission, making a real difference in challenging prejudice and intolerance.
• A supportive team environment where no two days are the same.

Why join the UK Sepsis Trust (UKST)? We’ve an exciting opportunity to work for a significant cause and help make a real difference by raising awareness of sepsis.

Sepsis is the immune system’s overreaction to an infection or injury. There are over 245,000 cases each year in the UK and approximately 48,000 deaths – the charity’s overarching aim is to reduce preventable deaths from sepsis. We achieve this by:

• Raising awareness
• Supporting those affected by sepsis
• Educating health professionals
• Lobbying political organisations for better sepsis care

As the Executive Assistant you will provide comprehensive administrative and operational support to the CEO and other senior leadership members. You will be a highly organised, detail-orientated individual with exceptional communication skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining confidentiality. You will play a key role in enabling the effective operation of the charity by assisting in strategic planning, project management, and general administrative duties. 

Executive Support:

• Provide administrative support to the CEO, ensuring smooth daily operations.
• Schedule and manage appointments, meetings, and travel arrangements for senior leadership.

• Prepare and organise meeting materials, including agendas, presentations, and reports.
• Draft, proofread, and edit correspondence, including emails, letters, and reports.

Communication & Coordination:

• Act as a liaison between the CEO and internal/external stakeholders.
• Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Coordinate communication between departments and external partners.
• Prepare briefings for the leadership team and follow up on action items.

Event Planning & Logistics:

• Assist in organising and coordinating events, fundraisers, and board meetings.
• Manage logistics for events, including venue selection, supplier coordination, and participant communication.
• Support fundraising efforts by assisting in donor communications and event planning.

Project Management:

• Track key organisational projects and deadlines, providing updates to the CEO.
• Assist in the creation and implementation of strategic plans, ensuring timelines and milestones are met.
• Manage administrative tasks related to ongoing projects

General Administrative Support:

• Maintain filing systems and databases for organisational records and sensitive information.
• Assist with office management duties, such as supplies ordering, technology setup, and facility coordination.

Experience:

• Proven experience as an Executive Assistant or in a similar administrative role, preferably within the nonprofit or charity sector.
• Experience supporting senior leadership, including CEOs, Executive Directors, or board members.
• Demonstrated ability to handle complex, sensitive tasks and manage competing priorities.

Skills & Abilities:

• Exceptional organisational and time management skills with attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports and presentations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Proficiency in using CRM systems
• Ability to work independently, exercise initiative, and work effectively in a team environment.
• Knowledge of the nonprofit sector and an understanding of the specific challenges and opportunities in the charity space.

Personal Attributes:

• A passion for social change and the mission of the organisation.
• Discretion, professionalism, and a positive, proactive attitude.
• Ability to manage confidential information with integrity.
• Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced and changing environment.

To apply please provide a copy of your CV and cover letter outlining your experience and why you are suited for the role.

The United Kingdom Sepsis Trust is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion within our workforce. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of background, gender, ethnicity, or disability.

HR Assistant

Location: Stockport, with options for hybrid working
Department: HR
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: 20-25 per week, Part Time
Salary: £26,061 FTE (pro rata to hours worked)

Who we are

NUS Charity is an exciting membership organisation developing and championing strong students’ unions. We connect our members and curate services to deliver advice, guidance and crisis support to students’ unions. We do professional differently. We are a progressive charity representing students’ unions across the UK. The sector is inclusive, fun, dynamic and representative and we put students and students’ unions at the heart of everything we do. We are challenging but are committed to creating a supportive and flexible environment which pushes your personal development in your everyday activity.

What we do

Students’ unions can be transformational hubs for students, staff, and wider society. NUS Charity supports our members’ development to enhance their capacity and harness opportunities to maximise their positive impact. We do this in many ways, from managing a purchasing consortium to drive great value for our members, to our development activity, supporting the best potential in students’ unions - we strive to make a difference to our members.

Within our small HR Team we deal with the full range of generalist HR work. We support the organisation’s people-related needs across the full employee life cycle: helping managers with recruitment, onboarding new starters, and general employee relations matters such as sickness absence. The team is responsible for maintaining an accurate and complete HR System to ensure that payroll is accurate.

What we need

As our HR Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting the day-to-day operations of our team. You will be responsible for a wide range of HR administrative tasks, ensuring smooth and efficient HR processes, and providing excellent customer service to our employees. This is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about HR. You should have experience of working within a generalist HR environment and be comfortable working with HR systems to manage HR and Payroll records, Learning & Development activity and Recruitment & Selection work.

You will be the first point of contact for HR queries and provide general administrative support to the team. You will administer our established HR systems, such as Natural HR/Moorepay for HR records and outsourced payroll – ensuring payroll administration is accurate and colleagues get paid correctly and on time. You will be working with WorkRite (our mandatory training system) and Hireful (our Recruitment & Selection Applicant Tracking System and onboarding).

We want to be as flexible as possible in this role, so we’re open to 20 – 25 hours across ideally 4 or 5 days per week. You can either do this role from our Stockport office or hybrid based partly in Stockport and partly at home.

Why apply?

As well as a great place to work, we offer a range of benefits including:

- Generous holiday entitlement (starting at 27 days per year rising with service to 30 days, pro rata for part time)
- Enhanced sick, maternity, paternity, shared parental and adoption pay
- Health Cash Plan
- Pension scheme with employer matched contributions up to 6%
- Employee Assistance Scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Childcare Allowance
- Paid volunteering days – three days per year for full time staff
- We’re committed to equality of opportunity for all. We welcome applications from individuals regardless of their race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, age, gender, or disability. You can be yourself here whoever you are, be proud of the work you do and build a career in a place that knows different is good.

We recognise that candidates from Black, Asian and Minoritised-Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds are under-represented in our organisation, and that there are often additional barriers present for people from these groups when applying for roles in the charity sector and beyond. We are committed to taking positive action to expand the diversity of our staff team, and if you meet the essential criteria for a role and are from a BAME background, you'll be guaranteed a first stage interview. It is important to note that this scheme guarantees an interview for candidates who meet the minimum criteria and tell us that they'd like to be considered under the scheme. The selection decision at interview will be based on the most suitable candidate, regardless of any protected characteristic.

Closing date for applications: Sunday 19th January 2025 (23:59)
If you’re successfully shortlisted, we’ll see you at an interview in Stockport on either Thursday 30th January or Tuesday 4th February 2025.

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Reporting to the Fundraising Manager, the Fundraising Executive is an integral part of the Fundraising team, providing outstanding administrative and general fundraising support. The Fundraising Executive manages all incoming fundraising enquiries and provides excellent customer care and stewardship to our third-party event supporters. This is a busy role, supporting colleagues across multiple areas of fundraising, including events, third-party, mass, and trusts fundraising.

In this role, you will undertake all key administrative, database and financial duties to ensure the smooth running of team processes and procedures.

The role provides an opportunity to develop fundraising knowledge and is perfect for someone who has a passion for building income, relationships and delivering excellent supporter care. As this is a people-facing role, you will be working with supporters over the phone, online, in writing, and face-to-face, to ensure our supporters receive the ultimate supporter journey and experience.

The post holder should have a full clean driving license and be willing to travel and work occasional evenings and weekends.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate fundraiser to make a real difference to children with high needs living in the highest areas of deprivation in the UK.

Would you like to join a small but mighty charity, working as part of an inspirational team delivering real change for women and girls? Are you highly organised, and looking for a new challenge? If so, we are looking for a brilliant Data and Operations Officer who can support us to deliver our ambitious 3-year Strategy.

About the role

• You will provide a mix of data control and broader operational tasks, supporting the Senior Operations Manager in their day-to-day operational management of the Charity, enhancing the charity’s ability to grow and adapt.
• You will supports ongoing GDPR compliance and data security by maintaining and updating data policies, participating in reviews, supporting teams, and assisting with the effective management of data subject access requests and data breaches.
• You will provide administrative support to the training team, using Salesforce to follow up and report on enquiries.
• You will assist with the documentation and tracking of partnership agreements and deliverables, and onboarding requirements of clients and funders.
• You will provide ad hoc support to the wider team with administrative tasks to ensure smooth operational delivery

About you

• You will have proven experience in a busy operations support role; excellent organisational and time management skills, with attention to detail and the capacity to manage multiple priorities effectively and meet deadlines.
• You will have experience with data protection and privacy requirements, including implementing GDPR-compliant processes, managing sensitive data securely, and providing practical guidance and training to others. 
• You will have experience of using Salesforce or another similar CRM to manage and report on data.
• You will have exceptional written and verbal communication abilities, including the ability to present data insights visually and clearly.
• You will have experience in supporting operational processes, such as managing expenses, coordinating logistics, and contributing to process improvements.

About SEA

Surviving Economic Abuse (SEA) is the only UK charity dedicated to raising awareness of economic abuse and transforming responses to it. Our vision is a world in which all women and girls are economically equal and live their lives free from abuse and exploitation. Economic abuse is a form of coercive and controlling behaviour. 4.1 million UK women experienced economic abuse from a current or former partner in the last year. Not only does it limit their choices and ability to access safety, but it has an ongoing impact. It damages future dreams and aspirations, and, in some cases, it takes lives.

What we offer

• 25 days annual leave, plus 5 Wellbeing Days and Statutory Bank Holidays
• Flexible working
• Working from home
• 3% Employer Pension Contribution
• Reflective practice and Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced sick pay, family leave and carer’s leave
• The chance to be part of our highly professional, supportive team

To apply

If you are passionate about making a difference and think you have the right skills and enthusiasm for the job, please apply via our website. Interviews will be held online week commencing Monday 27th January 2024. 

Surviving Economic Abuse is committed to developing an inclusive team which reflects the diversity of the communities we support. Our culture celebrates diverse voices, and we particularly encourage applications from black and minoritised women and disabled applicants who are under represented at SEA.

Hours: Full-time

Pay: £31,500 GBP annual gross (dependent on experience)

Duration: 18 months (with possible extension dependent on funding)

Location: UK-based with international deployment

Are you looking to kickstart your career in the humanitarian sector? Is your ambition to develop towards leadership roles in humanitarian work? And are you willing to work hard, learn by doing, and contribute to humanitarian work by doing everything it takes to deliver lifesaving health emergency responses?

UK-Med is a frontline medical aid charity. Born of the NHS, we’ve been working for over 30 years towards a world where everyone has the healthcare they need when crises or disasters hit.

We are excited to launch our Humanitarian Trainee Scheme, offering three distinct trainee roles in the areas of Health, Operations, or Logistics. The Humanitarian Trainee Scheme presents an unparalleled learning opportunity for early career professionals who are committed to a career in humanitarian work. It is an opportunity to catapult your career forward towards humanitarian leadership roles within Health, Operations and Logistics. The Humanitarian Trainee Scheme consists of an 18-month pathway designed to provide in-depth exposure to humanitarian health programming through a structured professional development plan where you will embed in a team and contribute actively to the daily work and priorities in the team and wider organisation both in Headquarters and in the field whilst engaging in formal and informal professional development opportunities through training, mentoring, on-the-job learning, etc.

As a trainee, you will:

• Embed in a team in UK-Med headquarters where you will contribute to our broad preparedness and activities within Health, Operations or Logistics.
• Deploy internationally to assist in delivering humanitarian health responses.
• Participate in tailored training, mentoring, and shadowing to build your skills and experience.

We are looking for three motivated individuals, each focused on one of the key areas:

1. Health Trainee
2. Operations Trainee
3. Logistics Trainee

You will have relevant qualifications (e.g., a degree or postgraduate qualification depending on the role) and a keen interest in the humanitarian sector. Some professional and international experience is essential, along with a strong drive to develop your career in one of these critical fields.

This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience, develop your skills, and make a meaningful impact in global health emergencies.

We are proud to offer a supportive and collaborative working environment, with the opportunity to contribute to life-saving humanitarian responses.

How to apply

We strongly recommend that you read the Candidate Information Pack – Humanitarian Trainees - January 2025 before applying for this role.

To apply, please submit a current CV and a supporting letter (2 pages) through our online jobs portal.

Please apply below, as soon as possible and no later than Monday 27th January 2025

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stage of the selection process, which includes interviews and in-person assessments to evaluate their skills and suitability for the role.

Applications for work in the UK can only be accepted from people with an existing right to work in the UK.

UK-Med is committed to safeguarding of our personnel and beneficiaries and has a zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation and abuse. We conduct thorough vetting before any appointment is confirmed.

UK-Med is committed to the principles of diversity, equality, and inclusion. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive environment where employees feel respected and supported to be able to fulfil their potential.

CRM Technician

These are exciting times for the charity, and we have an excellent opportunity for a flexible and professional team player with outstanding communication and interpersonal skills and a strong customer service ethic to join the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Team, as a CRM Technician.

Position: CRM Technician

Location: Remote (onsite attendance in Sidmouth currently anticipated to be 2 days per month)

Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week, 08.30-16.30, Monday-Friday

Salary: £33,082 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Closing date: Tuesday 28th January

About the Role

As CRM Technician, you will provide support and development for the CRM database (currently Blackbaud CRM) for end-users in the UK, Ireland and Europe, and  will support users by facilitating efficient data capture, processing, manipulation and reporting on fundraising activities.

Your principal duties and responsibilities will include:

• Providing support for all aspects of CRM to all end-users, particularly focusing on requests for data and reports and logged faults.
• Developing, building and running data processes required by end-users using a range of external data tools and inbuilt database features, writing clear end-user guides to document new work procedures.
• Providing advanced and specialised training to end-users of the system throughout all charity locations, including UK, Ireland, Europe and Advocacy.
• Creating and performing housekeeping routines and data cleansing based on trouble shooting and error correction to ensure the integrity of the database and inform evidence-based decision making by the wider fundraising team.
• Running the time critical task of ensuring bi-monthly Direct Debit payments are reconciled and imported accurately to the CRM database, providing an accurate portrayal of generated income for Management Accounting processes.
• Using the CRM database to provide accurate data to support fundraising activities.
• Maintaining expert working legislative knowledge advising colleagues across the organisation and implementing procedures for GDPR data compliance, ensuring that legal obligations are adhered to in relation to data protection and gambling legislation.

About You

With experience of working with databases and spreadsheets, you will have a high level of data protection/GDPR knowledge and meticulous application.

You will also have experience of:

• Complex data exports & imports and of compiling complex reports using ETLs & report builders, data visualisation tools (such as PowerBI) and analysis and interpretation tools (such as KNIME).
• Maintaining high level of accuracy and attention to detail whilst working in a busy team.
• Communicating complex data issues clearly.

What you get in return…

• Competitive pension.
• Life assurance.
• 31 days holiday (including Bank holidays), rising to 34 with each full year of service.
• Wellbeing team.
• Recorded Pilates classes.
• Long service awards.
• Healthshield plan
• Free parking.
• Subsidised restaurant and shop.

About the Organisation

The sanctuary is one of the UK’s largest international animal welfare charities, currently supporting projects in over 35 countries worldwide, working for a world where donkeys and mules live free from suffering and their contribution to humanity is fully valued.

The Charity is a Disability Confident Employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable people (children and adults) and expects all staff and volunteers to undertake this commitment. Applicants will be subject to safer recruitment processes, including an application for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check where required for the post.

You may also have experience in areas such as CRM, Salesforce, CRM Support, Salesforce Support, CRM Officer, Salesforce Officer, CRM Administrator, Salesforce Administrator, Database Administrator, CRM Support Officer.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation