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Make a real impact by empowering individuals and families affected by Bardet-Biedl Syndrome (BBS) with the knowledge, advice, and support they need to thrive.
At Bardet-Biedl Syndrome UK (BBS UK), we are dedicated to improving the lives of those affected by this rare genetic condition. Our support services help individuals and families navigate the challenges of BBS, ensuring they have access to expert advice, advocacy, and practical assistance to enhance their well-being and independence.
We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Advice Worker to join our passionate and committed team. This role offers a unique opportunity to provide tailored guidance on social care, disability benefits, health services, and education support, making a meaningful difference to those we serve.
About the Role
As an Advice Worker, you will ensure individuals and families receive timely, practical support that empowers them to navigate key challenges. You will:
- Provide specialist advice on disability benefits, social care, education, and healthcare services.
- Advocate for individuals and families, ensuring they receive the support they need.
- Assist with applications and appeals for welfare benefits, social care assessments, and education support plans.
- Work collaboratively with healthcare professionals, social workers, and educators to provide holistic support.
- Attend BBS Clinics, community events, and outreach sessions to deliver in-person advice.
- Stay up to date with relevant legislation and policies affecting individuals with disabilities and rare conditions.
This is a home-based role with occasional travel across England. Travel expenses will be reimbursed in line with BBS UK policies.
Who We’re Looking For
We are looking for a knowledgeable, committed, and proactive Advice Worker with the skills and drive to make a real difference.
Essential Experience & Skills
- Experience providing advice and support to individuals with disabilities or long-term conditions.
- Strong knowledge of social care systems, disability benefits, and education support.
- Experience in advocacy and casework, supporting individuals with complex needs.
- Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and case management systems (e.g., CharityLog).
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with a diverse range of people.
- Ability to work independently, manage a varied workload, and use initiative.
- A deep understanding of the challenges faced by individuals with rare genetic conditions.
Desirable Experience & Skills
- Experience working remotely as part of a dispersed team.
- Knowledge of Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and experience supporting families with applications and reviews.
- Access to a car for travel (mileage and travel expenses reimbursed).
Why Join BBS UK?
BBS UK is a small, dedicated charity making a real difference in the lives of those affected by Bardet-Biedl Syndrome. We work closely with NHS England to provide essential support services and advocate for improved care and assistance.
By joining us, you will:
- Have a direct and meaningful impact on people’s lives.
- Be part of a supportive, close-knit team that values collaboration and innovation.
- Work flexibly from home while engaging directly with the community.
- Receive ongoing training and professional development.
- Help shape the future of support services for people with BBS.
Additional Information
- DBS Check: An enhanced DBS check is required for this role.
- Safeguarding: Completion of safeguarding training within the first month of employment.
- Flexible Working: Some evening or weekend work may be required, with time off in lieu provided.
- Travel Expenses: Covered for outreach work in line with BBS UK policies.
How to Apply
If you’re ready to use your skills and experience to make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you!
If you would like to discuss the role before applying, details can be found in the application pack.
Application Deadline: Sunday 27th April 2025
We support and empower our community, champion wellbeing, and raise awareness, ensuring understanding, support, and hope for all affected.


The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Gordon Moody is the UK’s leading charity dedicated to supporting individuals severely affected by gambling harm. We provide specialist residential treatment centres across the UK, offering holistic, life-changing support for those in recovery and their loved ones.
We are currently seeking a Treatment Centre Support Officer to join our team. This role is crucial in ensuring the day-to-day operations of the centre run smoothly, while also supporting those reaching out for help.
Job Summary:
As the Treatment Centre Support Officer, you’ll be the first point of contact for individuals in crisis, staff, and visitors. You’ll provide front-line administrative and operational support to the Treatment Centre, working closely with our Business Support Team and Service Managers to ensure the centre runs efficiently and compassionately.
Key Responsibilities:
- Handle incoming calls and emails, including urgent enquiries from service users
- Triage applications and assign assessments to Recovery Workers
- Maintain accurate records using the Apricot system
- Develop and manage weekly staff rotas
- Prepare documents, letters, and reports for management
- Organise welcome packs for incoming residents and induction materials for new staff
- Greet and assist visitors, ensuring health, safety, and safeguarding compliance
- Order supplies, track maintenance issues, and maintain the treatment centre’s filing system
Qualifications & Experience:
Essential:
- Experience in a senior administrative or customer service role
- Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Strong organisation and time-management abilities
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Experience handling sensitive information with discretion
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks
Desirable:
- Knowledge of the Apricot data system or similar CRM tools
- Experience working in a healthcare, or recovery-focused environment
- Level 3 Business Administration qualification (or equivalent experience)
- Familiarity with rota planning and resource coordination
What We Offer:
- A supportive and inclusive work environment
- The opportunity to make a meaningful difference every day
- Training and development opportunities
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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.
About Global Greengrants Fund:
Global Greengrants Fund (GGF) supports grassroots activists and civil society organisations around the world working to address environmental and social justice in over 160 countries. GGF applies a participatory and decentralised model in making grants to grassroots groups through regional and thematic boards of advisors, global partner networks and independent funds, to support grassroots environmental and social justice action.
Global Greengrants Fund comprises two organisations located in the USA, Global Greengrants Fund Inc (established in 1993), and Global Greengrants Fund UK (established in 2012). The two organisations work closely together with a shared grantmaking programme and strategic collaboration at the senior leadership level. GGF UK consists of thirteen staff members working on fundraising and influencing philanthropy; finance; communications; and operations, with all of these functions operating autonomously but in close collaboration with their US counterpart functions.
In 2025, Global Greengrants Fund is amid a strategic journey in which we collectively centre our values, including diversity, equity and inclusion, and organisational care in our work, and to rediscover our identity and potential after 30 years of work. We have experienced tremendous growth over the past two years and we are thoughtfully, yet rapidly, growing our annual grantmaking, our philanthropic advocacy, and our global partnerships and collaborations to new levels. This includes creating a globally networked learning organisation and transforming our organisational culture to be more collaborative – we call this our transformative journey. The Head of Finance needs to understand the challenges and opportunities that come with these transformations and can remain flexible, steady, and adaptable.
The Role
Global Greengrants Fund UK is looking to hire an energetic and passionate individual who will play a key role in leading the finance function. The Head of Finance reports to the Director of Finance and Operations (DFO) and is responsible for the ensuring the smooth day to day operations of the finance function, including maintaining and ensuring accuracy of organisation's financial records, supporting all financial strategies and financial operations. They are responsible for all accounting, financial reporting and budgeting functions of the organisation, and with guidance ensures the organisation adheres to relevant regulatory and accounting principles. They work closely with the DFO to manage information exchange, integration and collaboration with our US sister organisation. Playing a vital role in the finance function they ensure accurate financial data capture and high-quality financial reporting while driving automation and efficiency across financial processes. They will work closely and collaboratively with budget holders, particularly in programs and philanthropic partnerships teams, providing them with meaningful financial insight and advice.
They will also play a key role in understanding and managing program/project funding (both restricted and unrestricted) and collaborate with the Programme Funding Manager ensuring effective tracking of restricted and unrestricted income and expenditure within GGF.
The ability to leverage Microsoft Excel, QuickBooks and other financial tools (policies, processes and software) will be crucial in optimising our financial systems and improving processes.
The candidate profile.
The successful applicant will have significant relevant experience in a similar role in a charitable, environmental, development, social justice, feminist, gender, human rights organisation, and/or grant-making organisation. The ideal candidate will be a highly skilled and experienced finance professional with a relevant accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or AAT) experience in the charity or non-profit sector. They will value transparency and accountability, demonstrating strong critical thinking and, strategic risk management. They will have a deep understanding of UK GAAP accounting principles and a strong background in financial management, including budgeting, financial controls, grant processing, and audit preparation. Proficiency in financial systems, particularly QuickBooks Advanced or similar accounting software, as well as advanced Excel skills, is essential. The candidate will be highly organised, detail-oriented, and capable of prioritising workloads in a fast-paced and evolving environment. With a proven ability to oversee financial processes, implement automation strategies, and manage treasury functions, they will also be confident in providing financial insights and risk assessments to senior leadership. Experience working in an international organisation and knowledge of exchange rate risk management would be advantageous. They also thrive in a virtual environment, motivated to take on challenges and collaboratively find innovative and creative solutions. Multiple language skills would be ideal, while English fluency is a must.
Personal characteristics
The successful candidate will be a transparent, effective and adaptive leader with a commitment to lifelong learning and a drive to mentor, coach, and share leadership, capable of mentoring and supporting finance team members while ensuring strong financial governance across the organisation. They will have skills to give, receive and work with feedback constructively, with the intellectual and emotional resilience necessary to take up critical responsibilities. They are self-reflective and passionate about multi-directional accountability. Relevant lived experiences related to GGF’s work and community would be a distinct advantage.
The right candidate will understand Global Greengrants Fund’s core values and be committed to the guiding principles and mission of Global Greengrants Fund and ensure they uphold them in the way they take up the responsibilities of the role.
We thank all those who apply, but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Global Greengrants Fund UK is an equal opportunities employer. We strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds and walks of life. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our team is critical to our success. We seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, ethnicity, gender, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.
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Communications Executive – Temporary (6 Weeks)
Fully Remote | Immediate Start
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a talented Communications Executive to join a highly respected membership organisation on a 6-week temporary contract. This is a brilliant role for someone looking to contribute to meaningful work while further developing their communications experience in a fast-paced and supportive environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Produce engaging, high-quality content for a range of channels, including the website, email newsletters, and marketing materials.
- Ensure all communications are strategically aligned with organisational aims and effectively reach key audiences.
- Assist with the visual development and design of communications products and materials, ensuring consistency with brand guidelines.
- Support internal operations by improving administrative processes, including data input, file organisation, and content research.
- Carry out analytical research to support enhancements to digital engagement strategies.
- Coordinate logistics for events, ensuring professional and efficient delivery from planning through to execution.
- Research and write content that highlights the work and achievements of the organisation’s members.
Person Specification
- Demonstrable experience producing digital communications with strong content for websites, email campaigns, and social media.
- Excellent organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
- A good visual sense with experience in creating well-designed and brand-aligned materials.
- Confident user of digital communications tools such as content management systems and email platforms (e.g. Mailchimp or similar).
- Strong IT skills, particularly with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Comfortable using video conferencing tools such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams, with experience supporting online and/or hybrid events.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Familiarity with CRM systems such as Salesforce, with the ability to maintain accurate data records.
What’s on Offer
- 6-week temporary contract, working remotely.
- Fully remote – work from anywhere within the UK.
- Daily rate: £133 (made up of £118 pay + £15 holiday pay)
This is an excellent short-term opportunity for a communications professional looking to make a real impact while enhancing their portfolio in the membership and non-profit sector.
To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible, regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to each and every application.
We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.
CPAS aspires to put digital capabilities at the heart of our engagement with our supporters, volunteers, churches, dioceses and children and young people joining our residential holidays.
We’re looking for someone who is curious, with a strong desire to explore data and seek deeper insights beyond the surface level. The ideal candidate will be a team player, willing and able to work collaboratively with others, motivated by the aims and objectives of CPAS’ work, and passionate about the value of data to improving performance and able to champion this across the organisation.
As a Data Analyst at CPAS, you will play a crucial role in collecting, analysing, and interpreting data to inform our programmes and strategies. You will work closely with our operations, fundraising, leadership and holiday teams to provide insights that drive effectiveness and accountability. Your work will directly contribute to our ability to improve key decision making in the organisation. This is a new role and the postholder will work closely with the Digital Systems Manager and key staff across other teams to build and maintain our data capabilities.
Salary: £22,914 (pro rata of £38,190 FTE) per annum. This is a part-time appointment of 3 days / 22.2 hours per week (0.6 FTE).
This post will be subject to a satisfactory Basic DBS check and completion of a Declaration of Suitability form. You must have evidence of your right to work in the UK.
Application deadline: 9am on Tuesday 29 April.
Interviews are scheduled for Thursday 8 May at our offices in Coventry.
Visit our website for further information and to download an Application Pack.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Financial Modelling Analyst | £50,000 - £55,000 | 12-month FTC | Fully Remote
For the UKs largest not-for-profit social enterprise in the employment and social mobility sector, we are recruiting a Financial Modeller / Analyst on a 12-month contract which could go permanent. Working closely with the finance business partners and commercial operations teams, this role will develop models to review commercial bids and acquisitions and provide insight to senior leaders on value drivers to inform decision making around bidding strategy and financial planning. This role will suite someone with first-rate commercial tendering, bidding, financial modelling, and Excel skills and a strong relationship builder from either the commercial or social enterprise sector. CFA or CIMA qualifications are preferred.
Main Duties:
- Deliver financial and commercial analytics, and modelling, focusing on new business development, bidding and tendering
- Implement best practices in modelling and business development processes across the group
- Utilise modelling standards such as FAST, F1F9, Mazars, Smart, ICAEW Modelling Code, Operis, or BPM.
- Summarise and present complex opportunities and risks for senior management decision-making
- Build and maintain strong relationships across finance, operations, and business development teams
- Support wider team in annual budgeting and long-term forecasting
- Support the Senior Financial Planning Analyst and business leaders in developing and implementing strategy
Person Specification:
- Finance background or degree, or FMVA, BIDA Financial Modeller / Data Analyst
- Experience with modelling standards such as FAST, F1F9, Mazars, Smart, ICAEW Modelling Code, Operis, or BPM.
- Experience of working in a commercial bids, deals, or transactions environment
- Strong technical financial modelling and due diligence within professional services
- Financial modelling of large-scale contracts, pricing schedules, and business cases
- Forward financial planning, costing and option / investment appraisals
- FP&A, budgeting, and forecasting experience
- Advanced Excel, ideally VBA
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As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.
Make a Change
Make a Change is a community-wide, early response approach to people using abusive behaviours (or who are concerned that they might be) towards a current or ex-partner. The model has been developed by Respect in partnership with Women’s Aid Federation England, drawing inspiration from their Change that Lasts approach. It includes three strands: expert support programme for perpetrators with parallel support for survivors, workforce development and community outreach.
Improving the safety, freedom and wellbeing of adult and child survivors of domestic abuse is a key outcome for our work with perpetrators. The Make a Change model is a multi-partner project offering local areas a framework for delivering perpetrator work. Where feasible, we aim to establish partnerships with local survivor domestic abuse service to deliver parallel support for survivors (referred to as Integrated Support Service) as part the expert support strand.
This is a new and exciting role within the Make a Change team. This exciting new role offers a unique opportunity to join our team at a pivotal moment. As the first person to fill this position, you'll play a key role in shaping its development and collaborating with the team to define its future direction. This is a fantastic time to join us as we grow, and you'll be an integral part of establishing this important function and contributing to our collective and continued success
We are seeking a Make a Change Development Lead to drive the development and innovation plans for the model for 2025-28. This pivotal role will focus on enhancing the three core strands of Make a Change: Expert Support, Workforce Development, and Community Outreach.
This role requires innovation, leadership and collaboration with a range of stakeholders, ensuring these strands work seamlessly together to achieve meaningful, measurable outcomes for individuals and communities.
You will need to think long-term and understand how different components of the programme fit together. Strong leadership skills are necessary to guide teams, inspire collaboration, and make decisions that will influence both the direction of the programme and its day-to-day operations. You will have a passion for innovation and continuous improvement to develop and test new strategies, tools, and methodologies, ensuring that the programme remains dynamic and responsive to changing needs.
This is an exciting opportunity within a creative and proactive team, where members are encouraged to seek out and share learning. The role focuses on continuously developing our work with perpetrators, contributing to the growing evidence base on effective behaviour change and strategies to keep survivors safe.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The North West England Methodist District (NWED) is seeking to appoint a District Property Secretary. The role is home-based, with travel throughout the District. They will be the first point of contact on all matters relating to property and will work in collaboration with the churches and circuits within the District, providing oversight of the properties owned by the District. The post holder will give support and assistance to a range of stakeholders on property-related matters, in the context of Methodist Church governance.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking to appoint an exceptional individual to join our team of six Strategic Partnership Advisors across England. In this role, you will support key partners, including Active Partnerships, National Governing Bodies of Sport, local authorities, and leisure providers to become more effective in their role of enabling more disabled people to be active.
You will possess a strong understanding of the sport and activity sector, including its operations, and be able to advocate for improvements that help more disabled people become active. Additionally, you will be aware of the broader systems and barriers that disabled people encounter in sports and activities, as well as organisations such as disabled people’s user-led organisations and various charities, to build relationships and foster effective cross-sector partnerships.
We are looking for an individual with experience of working strategically at a place based and/or locality level within the South West region. Someone who can positively influence local developments, systems and investments to tackle the inequalities disabled people face in sport and activity through inclusive practice.
The successful candidate will work remotely from home and be based in the South West region. This role will involve travel across the region and occasional travel to our Loughborough and Manchester offices.
This role is full-time (36 hours) and permanent.
We offer 26.5 days of annual leave, including birthday leave, plus bank holidays. Activity Alliance also closes between Christmas and New Year which means that employees are not expected to work during this time and they are not required to use their annual leave allowance to have this time free from work.
Activity Alliance currently offers the following benefits:
- Hybrid working
- Time off in lieu
- A contributory pension scheme (employee 6%, employer 9%)
- Childcare vouchers
- Cycle to work scheme
- Eye care
- Employee engagement initiatives such as away days
- Access to Employee Assistance Programme
- Menopause policy
- Enhanced sickness pay
- Group Income Protection
- Death in service
- Training and development opportunities
Our vision is a future where all disabled people feel they belong in sports and activities.




The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Overall job purpose
This is a fundamental role within our North regional team, internally the role is known as Local Community Officer. The future of CCT’s outstanding collection of historic churches depends on communities supporting their local CCT church with funds, events, inspiring interpretation, visitor services and preventive conservation. The Local Community Officer will engage and support communities and volunteers to care for 23 historic churches across Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Merseyside, W. Yorkshire, N. Yorkshire (part), ensuring each site achieves agreed standards.
Key relationships
You will work closely with the Lead Local Community Officer (North), regional and national colleagues, volunteers, community groups and other local stakeholders.
If you would like to apply for this role, please visit our recruitment portal to begin your application. You will be asked to submit a CV and a short supporting statement (max 2 sides A4) outlining why you’d like to apply and how you fulfil the person specification for this post, so you’ll need to refer to the job description.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 8am on Monday 28th April 2025.
The interviews will take place in Leeds on Wednesday 7th May 2025. Please note that the interview date and location have been specifically chosen according to the availability of the panel.
We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer. Candidates who declare that they have a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the job will be offered an interview.
If you have any queries about this role, or if you have a disability and wish to request a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us.
We are an inclusive employer and offer equal opportunities to all regardless of an individual’s age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.
We are not a licensed sponsor at this time. Any offer of employment will be made subject to valid right to work in the UK being provide
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our award-winning Fundraising Team at Birmingham Women’s and Children’s Hospital Charity. The Corporate Partnerships Officer will join our recently established Philanthropy and Partnerships (P&P) team to help us develop and nurture a range of corporate and philanthropic relationships. Together, we will significantly increase our income in support of the world leading research, treatment, and care that takes place across our hospitals in areas such as: childhood cancer, rare diseases, neonatal and maternal health, children and young people’s mental health, and critical care.
The Corporate Partnerships Officer will be responsible for account managing a portfolio of new and existing corporate accounts to deliver a sustainable income growth year on year. In addition, they will work closely with the Head of Corporate Partnerships and Senior Corporate Partnerships Officer to support the day-to-day management of high value strategic partnerships and the delivery of business development activities. They will also contribute to the wider strategic aims of the P&P team to significantly grow both philanthropic and corporate partnership income and impact over the next three years.
The ideal candidate will have strong corporate account management and communication skills (both verbally and in writing) ideally gained within a fundraising or sales/business development environment. They will be a self-starter with an appetite to make unsolicited approaches to businesses and individuals, along with the ability to develop and grow lasting relationships with corporate partners. They will have strong time management skills, a motivation to work towards and achieve targets, and an appreciation of working for the NHS.
What we offer:
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Flexible and hybrid working to support work-life balance
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Generous annual leave entitlement with additional leave for long service
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Enhanced sick pay
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Enhanced Maternity Pay
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Free flu jabs
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Cycle to work scheme
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Charity events throughout the year
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Employer enhanced auto-enrolment pension scheme with 8% employer contribution
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Ongoing commitment to education and professional development
The Charity is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
Successful candidates will have access to vulnerable beneficiaries therefore the role is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance.
If you think you have the qualities we are looking for and the desire to contribute, please download the Job Vacancy Pack and then send us a CV and covering letter explaining how you meet the criteria for the role and making clear why you would like to be considered for it.
The closing date for return of applications is 18 May 2025.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do your best work, for the right reasons.
We’re looking for a Procurement Apprentice with a passion for and an interest in building a professional career in procurement to join our team which supports teachers and improves outcomes for pupils across the UK.
Oak is a fully remote, mission-driven organisation offering high levels of flexibility, autonomy, and purpose. We’re a national not-for-profit working in partnership with teachers to create the highest-quality, sequenced curriculum and lesson resources for pupils across all subjects and age groups.
Our culture has been independently recognised through:
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Flexa verified (93% overall score, including 95% for working hours and 97% for role modelling)
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Escape the City's Top 1% Employers – based on anonymous colleague reviews of culture, development, and impact
About the Role
You’ll join our Operations Team, which consists of colleagues providing expertise and support in procurement, finance, HR, IT & Data Security, legal compliance and wider operational support to this ambitious and mission-driven remote organisation
This is a hands-on role with plenty of scope for growth and development, alongside completing a formal apprenticeship in procurement which will give you a professional recognised qualification.
What You’ll Be Doing
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Support the drafting of procurement contracts using defined templates and processes, guiding Oak colleagues where needed in line with our Procurement Handbook, and ensuring documentation is clear, accurate and complete.
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Track and assist in maintaining the procurement pipeline, monitoring contract timelines and end dates across suppliers, contractors and freelancers, and prompting renewal or procurement activity as required.
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Provide basic advice and guidance to colleagues on procurement processes and policies to ensure compliance, including supporting due diligence checks for suppliers and contractors and assisting with compliance monitoring and the ‘close down’ of a contract.
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Actively participate in the Procurement Level 4 Apprenticeship, including attending training sessions, completing assessments/exams, and applying/sharing learning in day-to-day responsibilities.
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Work in cross-functional and product-oriented squads with colleagues from across the organisation, as required
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As a member of the Oak Team, you will contribute to the wider success and culture of the organisation and support and role model our five values: create the right environment, be a great colleague, own your role but work for the team, make things happen, and keep getting better.
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Responsible As a member of the Oak Team, you will contribute to the wider success and culture of the organisation and support and role model our five values: create the right environment, be a great colleague, own your role but work for the team, make things happen, and keep getting better.
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Work in cross-functional and product-oriented squads with colleagues from across the organisation, as required.
What We’re Looking For
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Prior experience of at least two years in an administrative or office-based role, with confidence using digital tools and remote working platforms (e.g. Google Workspace, Slack).
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Twelve months of previous commercial/procurement experience, for example, supporting supply management, ordering, purchasing or contract management.
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Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to listen actively and explain processes clearly to others.
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Excellent attention to detail and commitment to maintaining accurate records and data integrity.
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Familiarity with databases, document management systems, or other tools used to manage contracts or records — training will be provided on our internal systems (e.g. Juro/In-Tend).
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A demonstrable interest in procurement and a commitment to developing professional knowledge in this area.
Our Benefits
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25 days annual leave, plus one extra day for each year of service (up to 28)
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Additional Oak closure days over Christmas/New Year
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11% employer pension contribution (with no minimum employee contribution)
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A 36-hour working week, with half-days on Fridays or every other Friday off
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Fully remote working — we’ll support your home set-up and offer coworking options if preferred
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Termly in-person offsites to collaborate, connect, and have fun
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A culture that genuinely supports flexibility, autonomy, and trust
Inclusion and Belonging
We believe diverse teams build better products. We warmly welcome applicants from all backgrounds, particularly those who are underrepresented in the tech and education sectors.
We use the Applied recruitment platform to help reduce bias in our hiring process.
Key Info
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Location: Remote, but you must be based in the UK with the legal right to work here
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Sponsorship: Unfortunately, we’re unable to offer visa sponsorship at this time
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Closing date: We’ll be reviewing applications as they come in and may close the role early
If this sounds like the kind of role and team where you could do your life’s best work, we’d love to hear from you.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Closing Date: 27th April
Interviews: 5th May
Contract: This is a fixed-term contract until May 2026.
We are currently recruiting a passionate and hard-working individual to help make a positive difference and provide first-class support to our Alzheimer's Society staff. Our Employee Support Assistant is part of our People Operations team and the first point of contact for Alzheimer’s Society employees requiring support with systems and processes that are part of working for the society, from joining to leaving.
We provide advice and guidance on policies and processes, making things easier and clearer for everyone as we deliver our work for people affected by dementia.
This role ensures that we are safeguarding our employees, volunteers, those who engage with our services and the organisation through a strong emphasis on compliance.
Duties and responsibilities:
- Process and monitor Criminal Record Checks for our employees and contractors.
- Process employee changes, following relevant procedures.
- Update and enter information on various systems, ensuring a high level of data quality is maintained.
- Monitor data reports and ensure compliance with key processes.
- Work collaboratively with our wider teams, including our Talent Acquisition, People Partnering, IT, and Payroll.
- Signposting employees and managers to relevant policies and information.
- Comply with data protection regulations.
- Undertake other duties or projects commensurate with the nature and grade of this post as required.
About you:
- Be able to always deliver first-class customer service, understanding that Alzheimer’s Society employees are the customers of our team.
- Have a keen eye for detail with previous experience in an administration role.
- Be comfortable working in a collaborative team, looking to share ideas and ways to improve our processes.
- Be comfortable using Microsoft Office software such as Word and Excel, as well as other bespoke IT packages.
- Understand the sensitive nature of data that we deal with and, as such, adhere to a strict level of confidentiality.
- Be organised and able to structure your workload according to deadline requirements.
- Be comfortable working within a culture of inclusion and collaboration.
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Corporate Partnership Executive
Do you want to be part of a passionate team and help support a lifesaving cause? If so then read on for more details as to how you can work for our Charity!
As part of Midland Air Ambulance Charity’s (MAAC) corporate team, the Corporate Partnership Executive is responsible for taking a proactive approach to raising the profile of the charity and deepening relationships with businesses in the communities we serve.
You will provide support to the Senior Partnership Executive and the wider team helping to implement the corporate fundraising strategy via in person and online engagement methods, leading on activity within Staffordshire.
Your focus will be to ensure income growth from corporate sources and activity comprising of new business development, account management and affinity partnerships. As a longstanding charity, we have established networks in place, however alongside this the post holder will need to innovate and develop new ways of working in line with the ever-changing external environment (i.e., global/national trends, corporate best practise such as CSR and ESG) as well as in response to opportunities and challenges happening in the south of our region.
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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of all our stakeholders and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Post holders will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS).
To provide patients with outstanding pre-hospital care and lifesaving intervention through the operation of helicopter-led emergency medical services.




The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.