Team Assistant Jobs in London

We’re an award-winning charity running local learning centres in the heart of the communities where the young people we support live. Our centres provide a high-impact education programme which includes practical learning support, pastoral care, and motivational and confidence-building activities for young people aged 7-18. Our aim is to enable students from the least advantaged neighbourhoods to realise their ambitions and achieve their wonderful potential. 

As the UK’s leading university access organisation, our staff team is helping 56,000 young people each year at its 44 learning centres and extension projects across England and Scotland, and we plan to scale-up our provision to 50 centres over the coming years. 

We are looking for a high-calibre candidate to take on the role of Assistant Head of Programme Delivery and Operations to oversee up to 14 centres across London and the South Coast. You will line manage three Regional Operations Managers to ensure that centres are working effectively, that the high quality of programme delivery to young people is maintained across the clusters, and that targets are monitored and met. And of course, you will need to have a genuine passion and enthusiasm for working with young people and helping them achieve their ambitions.

The role at a glance

Contract

This is a permanent role. This role can be either full-time or part-time (0.8 FTE) - responsibilities will be adjusted proportionally for part-time candidates. 

Start date

May 2025, or as agreed with the candidate

Working hours

Mon and Thurs: 09:30-18:00 Tues, Weds, Fri: 09:00-17:30

We are a delivery organisation providing frontline educational services for young people. We are an organisation with team members at different stages of their career, including many in their first roles: We are committed to nurturing talent and providing a developmental culture for all. Our team works in-person 4 days per week (or 3 days for a 0.8 FTE staff member) with 1 day working from home. 

Location

This role would be based between IntoUniversity centres and our Head Office in London. There will be frequent travel to centres across London, Southampton and Brighton, and occasional travel to other parts of our network.

Salary

£46,100 (inclusive of London contribution of £2,600)
Pro rata for part-time candidate.

Annual leave

33 days (inc bank & public holidays) + 3 closure days (two in December and one in July) + additional length of service entitlement (one day per year of service, up to 5 days)

Staff benefits

• Employer pension contributions of 6% (and up to 8% after two years)
• Year round ‘early finish’ Fridays at 4.30pm
• Summer working hours (finish at 1pm on Fridays for six weeks in the summer), pro-rated for staff joining after January in the same year
• Employee Assistance Programme including access to wellbeing and legal support
• Life Assurance scheme with Aviva including SmartHealth service with access to 24/7 online GP appointments
• Interest-free new starter loans of up to £1,000
• Cycle to Work Scheme and Travelcard Loan Scheme
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental and adoption pay and sick pay allowances
• Staff in FOCUS – rewards, competitions and prizes across the year

Application deadline - 9am Monday 31st March 2025

Interview day (in-person): Wednesday 9th April 2025. Please ensure you are available on this date.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Store Manager to come and join our friendly and supportive team based at our Age UK Borehamwood store.

Managing a wonderful network of staff and valued volunteers the successful candidate will help to continue the success of this fast-paced store.

You will be supported by an experienced Area Sales Manager in providing a quality retail service, aiming to surpass targets and expectations, and ensuring every customer has a great shopping experience.

If you are an experienced Store Manager with a passion for Retail and would like to use your skills to support a charity that helps thousands of older people across the UK, then this could be the role for you!

Due to the nature of this role, you will be required to handle/lift bags of stock (up to 10kgs)

To ensure the smooth running of our stores, we will be conducting interviews throughout the advertising process. Early applications are advised.

This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.

You will have:

• Experience in a performance driven retail/customer centric environment
• Experience of managing people
• Ability to lift and carry bags of stock up to 10kg's
• Ability to build, retain and develop a team
• Strong drive to achieve results through others
• Ability to delegate, coach and listen
• Ability to manage time under conflicting priorities
• Ability to motivate self and others
• An open and adaptable approach to change and be able to support others through it
• Experience of communicating with a diverse workforce and customer base
• Ability to establish and maintain successful retail processes and merchandising
• IT literacy and numeracy skills

What we offer in return:

• A 35 hour working week
• 25 days holiday + bank holiday allowance
• A generous pension - we will contribute 8%
• Great discounts and rewards through Blue Light Card and BenefitHub
• Life assurance, Bupa health cashback plan
• Tickets for Good - Free and discounted tickets for events

Additional Information

To comply with UK legislation, we cannot accept applications from candidates under the age of 18 as the successful candidate will be required to work on their own in the shop without the aid of other staff.

All CVs will be anonymised by our recruitment system when you apply for a role at Age UK. Please note that our system is unable to anonymise cover letters, and we would therefore ask that to support the work we are doing on making our recruitment selection process fairer and more unbiased, that you remove any personal information from your cover letter/supporting statement, including your name before uploading this. All equalities monitoring information is also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. Your name and address will only be known to us once you are invited for an interview.

Is this the job for you? We know that men, of all backgrounds, and men and women from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds are currently under-represented in our workforce, and we want to change this! So, we are particularly keen to hear from applicants from these groups.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.

Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria under the Disability Confident Scheme. Please note that on occasion, due to high numbers of applications, Age UK reserves the right to limit the overall number of interviews offered, and therefore, it may not always be practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job.

Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.

I am excited to be working with an amazing homelessness charity in search of an temporary Finance Assistant. This is an immediate start, London based hybrid role for 3-months. We are seeking a detail-oriented Finance Administrator to support the finance team with invoice processing, payments, rent income recording, and administrative tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process invoices, payments, and rent receipts accurately and in a timely manner.
• Maintain financial records, ensuring accurate data entry and filing.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve financial discrepancies.
• Respond to internal and external queries related to finance processes.
• Assist with banking tasks and ensure compliance with financial policies.

About You:

• Experience in finance administration or bookkeeping.
• Strong numeracy skills and familiarity with accounting systems.
• Proficiency in Excel and financial data management.
• Organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Experience in a charity or housing sector is desirable but not essential.

If you are immediately available with the above skills and experience please apply online today, we would love to hear from you!

Your new company
A fantastic Finance Assistant opportunity has arisen with a health-based charity based in Central London. This is a permanent role which offers flexible hybrid working (3 days in the office per week).
Your new role

• Assist with the preparation of financial statements and reports.
• Process invoices, payments, and expense claims.
• Reconcile bank statements and manage petty cash.
• Maintain accurate financial records and documentation.
• Support the finance team with month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Respond to finance-related queries from internal and external stakeholders.
• Perform general administrative duties as required.

What you'll need to succeed

• At least 1 year of relevant finance experience.
• A degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Prior experience in a finance-related role or internship is a plus but not essential.

What you'll get in return

• Hybrid working. 3 days in the office per week and 2 from home.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Friendly and supportive work environment.
• Company pension scheme.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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As The Line has undergone a period of significant growth, we require additional capacity within the finance team to manage transactional finance processes and the monitoring of financial and project performance.

You will be joining The Line at an exciting time as this ambitious, community-focused art charity develops its exhibition and engagement programmes, manages a diverse range of income streams and grows.

Please see the job description for full details and responsibilities of this role.

Application deadline and interviews

The closing date for applications is Sunday 16 March 2025. First round interviews are expected to take place in person at The Line's offices at Here East (Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park) in the week of 24 March 2025.

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to equality and diversity within our workforce and in all opportunities. Our recruitment process is open to all, but we would particularly like to encourage applications from people from Black, Asian and ethnically diverse backgrounds, those who identify as LGBTQ+, those from lower socio-economic backgrounds and those who identify as disabled, as these groups are currently underrepresented in the cultural sector more widely.

How to apply:

• Apply through the application form on our website, which requires a copy of your CV and contact details of two referees
• Complete the Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form (please note this will not be reviewed by the individuals reviewing applications)

Location (UK): Office Hybrid* - London 
Hours: Full-time 35 hours per week 
Benefits: Read more about the excellent benefits we offer on our profile page
Contract type: Permanent
Travel: Occasional Travel to Chesterfield, Cardiff, Glasgow and Belfast offices and external events.
 

Join us and use your skills, knowledge, passion and energy to help us achieve a future free from arthritis.

We are seeking two highly experienced, organised and efficient Executive Assistants to join our Executive Administration team managed by our Senior Executive Administration Manager. Collectively the team offer proactive support to our Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Board of Trustees and the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) in leading the charity efficiently and effectively and achieving our strategic and operational objectives. 

About the role

One of the Executive Assistants will work with our Chief Operating Officer who works across the charity and leads our Finance and Corporate Services Directorate, along with supporting the Director of Income and Engagement. The other will work with the Director of Services and Devolved Nations and the Director of Research. 

The roles play a critical part in delivering executive support and will be required to collaborate and build positive working relationships across the Charity, demonstrating a flexible and team focused approach ensuring that leadership are provided with a high quality, customer focused executive administration support service.

About you

If your knowledge, skills and experience include the following then we’d love to hear from you:

• Excellent organisational and administration skills, with the ability to proactively manage multiple tasks. 
• High levels of professional judgement accompanied by confidentially, integrity and diplomacy. 
• Extensive experience of providing support at senior level and working with a range of stakeholders. 
• Collaborative, proactive with a focus on continuous improvement and providing a high-quality customer focused service. 

*As a hybrid worker the expectation is that you will spend around 40% of your working time in our office spaces or working in community settings. As an inclusive employer we will consider home-based working for anyone where office-based hybrid working would be a barrier to being able to work for us, for example for someone living with a long-term health condition or disability.

We do not wish to receive contact from agencies or media sales. 

Please note that we do not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) during our recruitment and selection processes, and we would respectfully ask that you also refrain from using AI during the selection process. Whilst we do recognise that AI may be a beneficial tool for some when aiding research and preparation for an application or interview, we want to maintain a fair, inclusive and positive recruitment experience at Versus Arthritis where candidates can feel supported to demonstrate their experience, knowledge, and skills without the use of AI generated answers. 

Interview

Interviews expected: Date to be confirmed at Versus Arthritis London Office 

As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee you will be offered an interview if you disclose a disability and demonstrate sufficient evidence within your application that you meet the essential criteria for this role. We will also make any reasonable adjustments you may require for your interview.

The Museums Association is seeking a full-time (30 hours per week over 4 days, Monday to Thursday) executive assistant to support the director, senior management team and board of trustees for up to 14 months. 

Hybrid working – all staff are expected to work from our office in London at least twice per month (pro rata).

The role is an exciting opportunity to play a crucial role in supporting the director and senior management team to deliver the Museums Association’s Strategic Framework. It involves extensive diary management, organising meetings, administering the board of trustees and supporting the head of finance and resources with HR admin and office management.

The ideal candidate will be friendly and enthusiastic, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to prioritise a busy workload and work to tight deadlines.

The Museums Association is a dynamic and campaigning membership organisation with a mission to inspire museums to changes lives. We have a strong vision and values and a bold business plan. Joining us at this time would be an excellent opportunity to work for a vibrant and inclusive organisation and be part of a friendly and enthusiastic team.

The closing date for applications is 11.59pm on Sunday 30 March 2025.

For more details on how to apply, please visit our website.

Interviews will be held online on Thursday 24 April 2025.

Scout Adventures is looking for a Centre Assistant to join our incredible team at Gilwell Park. This is your chance to be part of something special, creating unforgettable experiences for young people while developing your own skills in a fast-paced and exciting environment.

Job Title: Centre Assistant

Base Location: Scout Adventure Gilwell Park, Chingford, E4 7QW - onsite accommodation available

Salary: £25,685 per annum, Band C, Level 3 - (living on-site) 

Salary: £27,445 per annum, Band C, Level 3 - inclusive of Outer London Weighting - (living off-site)

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 40 hours per week, including evenings and weekends

About the Role

As a Centre Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in the daily operations of our busy activity centre. From coordinating activities and supporting volunteers to helping with catering and accommodation, no two days will be the same! You’ll be a key point of contact for guests, ensuring they have a fantastic experience while keeping everything running smoothly behind the scenes.

As the Centre Assistant, your Key Responsibilities will include: 

• Act as Duty Coordinator, ensuring guest needs are met, managing staff, and handling any issues. Hold the emergency phone on a rota basis.
• Assist with kitchen, housekeeping, reception, and adventure activities to maintain high service standards.
• Maintain cleaning schedules, provide resources, and ensure a positive volunteer experience.
• Plan and manage daily operations using online scheduling and resource allocation systems.

What We’re Looking for in our Centre Assistant:

• Problem-solving in a customer-focused environment
• Coordinating daily tasks to deliver high-quality customer service
• Background in education, outdoor education, volunteering, or visitor experience (beneficial but not essential)
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience training and coordinating volunteers
• First Aid qualification (or willingness to obtain one)
• Ability to implement the Food Safety Management Plan

??Benefits:

• We are an award-winning Charity of the Year (Charity Times Awards 2022) with over 400 employees across multiple locations across the country.
• 28 days holiday and going up to 32 days after 2 years’ service plus additional days at Christmas
• Double matching pension up to 10% of gross salary
• Family Friendly employer with generous family leave
• Learning and Development/training opportunities via our internal learning hub

For a full list of our benefits click .

Why Join Us?

At Scout Adventures, we believe in creating life-changing experiences for young people and that starts with our team. If you’re looking for a fun, active, and rewarding role where you can make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you!

Closing date for applications: 23:59pm Sunday 23rd March 2025

Interviews will be held in online on Wednesday 2nd April 2025

Strictly no agencies. 

The Scouts is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute. We offer flexible working arrangements to support diverse needs and lifestyles, ensuring that our teams can thrive both professionally and personally. We welcome and encourage applicants from all walks of life, believing that varied perspectives strengthen our innovation and community. Your unique experiences and ideas are essential to our success, and we look forward to hearing from all voices.

People living with Parkinson's value the services and opportunities Parkinson’s UK provides, delivered by committed and skilled colleagues, volunteers and partner organisations. Following an investment of 1.5 million we have the opportunity to build on the quality and reach of our community services. 

We’re looking for someone with experience of team administration, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and negotiate when required at all levels internally and externally to fulfil a critical role that underpins the work of the Midlands team. 

About the role 

You’ll provide high quality admin support to the Midlands team, coordinate, plan and prep key meetings, and provide first point contact for both internal and external stakeholders. Including working co-productively with people living with Parkinson’s.

As members of the Community Directorate we aim to reach out to and support people with Parkinson’s, their families, friends and carers.  We enable the voice of people affected by Parkinson’s to be heard to improve services, inform our priorities and improve decision making locally.

Through community development we work in close collaboration with our respective Parkinson’s communities to bring change on the issues that matter most to people affected by Parkinson’s

What you’ll do:

• Organise online and in-person, internal and external meetings and other events, including booking venues and refreshments, assisting with the production of materials, liaising with participants and speakers, fulfilling mailings and taking bookings as required

• Keep up to date with the directorate’s activities in order to provide clear, accurate information, and support the process of business performance and impact reporting 

• Respond to general enquiries in a timely and friendly  fashion, ensuring needs are met, and participate in working groups, meetings, local events or activities as required

• Maintain digital records on the charity’s data platforms

What you’ll bring:

• Excellent administration skills, including note-taking, presentation preparation and a positive, assertive and resilient approach to prioritising and juggling varying pressures and conflicting priorities 

• Experience in coordinating multiple projects simultaneously that meet the business requirements 

• Experience of developing and maintaining effective working relationships with all stakeholders 

• Experience of operating in a modern digital workplace, including using digital tools to work collaboratively and productively 

• Ability to work flexibly and from home with some travel and the occasional overnight stay 

Please note, interviews for this role will be conducted on the 2nd or 3rd of April.

This is an exciting time for Parkinson’s UK and we would love you to join us!

Please apply by sending us your CV, together with a detailed supporting statement which will fully demonstrate how you meet all the criteria of the role, as stated in the "What you'll bring" section of the job description.

Anyone can get Parkinson’s. It’s vital that the people who work for Parkinson’s UK are representative of our diverse community. We actively encourage people from all sections of the community to apply, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.

Assistant Operations and Administration Manager

We are looking for an Assistant Manager who is passionate about mental health service provision and public protection, to join the operations team.

Position: Assistant Operations and Administration Manager

Location: Based in London with hybrid- and flexible-working

Salary: £39,645 per annum pro-rated

Hours: Part-time, ~21 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Closing date: 9am Monday 24 March 2025

Provisional interview date: 1 April 2025

About the role:

As Assistant Operations and Administration Manager you will help to manage the day-to-day office administration and operations budget and ensure that the public interest and charitable objectives run through all that we do.

This is a particularly exciting time to join the organisation as they recently launched their three-year strategy: “psychotherapy in a changing world”. You will help to ensure that they demonstrate excellent stewardship of resources through procurements and contract management. You will also play a pivotal role in the wellbeing of staff, ensuring they have the tools and equipment they need to work efficiently and effectively.

About you

This is a role for an individual who is open to new ideas and embraces innovation, who is motivational and pragmatic. You will have experience of office management and budgeting, and excellent customer service skills.

You will enjoy the opportunity to support an important cause where there is a growing demand in society for greater choices of high-quality mental health service provision. You’ll work alongside colleagues from diverse backgrounds and collaborate with staff and practitioners. There’ll be scope for professional development as well as personal reward in working in a small team. In short, it is an opportunity to make a real difference.

About the Organisation

The employer is the leading professional body for psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors. Alongside professional support for members, they are the leading research, innovation, educational and regulatory body working to advance psychotherapies, and emotional and mental wellness for the benefit of all. They represent training organisations and over 9,000 individual therapists - working privately or in the NHS or voluntary sector - offering a wide variety of psychotherapeutic approaches or modalities.

Their charitable objectives are to promote:

• the art and science of psychotherapy and psychotherapeutic counselling for the public benefit;
• research in psychotherapy and psychotherapeutic counselling and to disseminate the results of any such research;
• high standards of education and training and practice in psychotherapy and psychotherapeutic counselling
• the wider provision of psychotherapy and psychotherapeutic counselling for all sections of the public

Other roles you may have experience of could include Office Supervisor, Administration, Senior Administrator, Executive Assistant, Project Coordinator, Operations and Administration Coordinator, Administrative Operations Supervisor, Deputy Operations and Admin Manager, Business Support and Operations Lead, Operations and Administration Officer, Assistant Business Operations Manager, Support Services and Operations Manager, Administration and Operations Team Lead, Operations Support and Compliance Manager, Office and Operations Coordinator etc.

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

About MSI

MSI Reproductive Choices is one of the world’s leading providers of sexual and reproductive healthcare. We believe that everyone should have the right to choose. From contraception to safe abortion and life-saving post-abortion care, we are committed to delivering compassionate, affordable, high-quality services for all.

Today, our organisation has almost 9,000 team members working in 36 countries across the world. Our success lies in the fact that MSI teams are locally led, entrepreneurial and results-driven, and are passionate about delivering high quality, client-centred care in their own communities. As a social business, we focus on sustainable delivery, efficiency, and funding models that are built to last, so that the women and girls we serve today will have a choice in the future too. 

We know that access to reproductive choice is life changing. For some, it can mean the ability to complete an education or start a career. For others, it means being able to look after the family they already have. For everyone, it means the freedom to decide their own future, creating a fairer, more equal world.

About the Role

The Finance Assistant is responsible for assisting the payroll and purchase ledger team with the day-to-day processes and requirements for the MSI’s global support office and MSI Reproductive Choices UK. This role will involve ensuring accurate and timely payroll and PL processing, compliance with government regulations, maintaining records and supporting the PL Manager and Payroll Manager in streamlining processes.

You will need an excellent knowledge of Excel, good attention to detail and experience of Dayforce Payroll Systems and Purchase ledger systems is desirable.

Working across the UK finance team, you will need excellent communication skills and be motivated to seek out answers and provide resolution.

About You

For us, it’s vital that every MSI team member believes in and is committed to our organisational mission, vision and values.

This means that we will only accept applications from candidates who are unequivocally pro-choice.

Our values act as guiding principles, providing us with a clear direction. They set the tone for how we approach our work, interact with others and align ourselves as ‘One MSI’. It’s important that our team members truly resonate with our values and demonstrate them consistently, in all that they do.

We recruit talented, dynamic individuals with diverse backgrounds who share our mission and are focused on delivering measurable results. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone can participate and contribute meaningfully. We value open-mindedness, curiosity, resilience, and a solutions-oriented mindset, alongside a commitment to promoting equality and safeguarding the welfare of both team members and clients.

We seek exceptional communicators who are self-motivated, solutions-driven, and aligned with MSI’s mission and entrepreneurial mindset. You should be dedicated to driving social change in an environment focused on sustainable impact, both locally and globally, and comfortable working with diverse teams in an ambiguous setting.

To perform this role, you’ll need the following skills:

• Ability to work in a diverse and inclusive environment, respecting and collaborating with all individuals equally, and with a commitment to overcome bias and prejudice.
• Excellent numerical and excel skills.
• Effective communicator, a good listener.
• Strong team player – someone who can build good relationships both within the global finance function and in the wider organisation.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to juggle multiple pieces of work simultaneously.
• Strong attention to detail.

To perform this role, you’ll need the following experience:

• Experience of working within a busy finance team servicing a workforce of 250+.
• Previous experience of working in a payroll environment.
• Experience in the use of payroll software and purchase order systems such as Dayforce/Ceridian or similar payroll systems.
• Experience in the use of Microsoft Excel.
• Experienced in Sun Accounts or other similar accounts systems.

Formal education/qualification

• CIPP qualified, or working towards a CIPP qualification would be desirable, but is not essential for this role.

Please view the job framework on our website.

Location: London UK, 2 days per week in the office.

Full-time: 35 hours a week, Monday to Friday (For UK based team members).

Contract type: 6 month fixed term contract.

Salary: £24,975 - £31,213 per annum for UK based candidates. Discretionary bonus + benefits. For all other locations, the salary will be banded within the national context.

Salary band: BG 5

Closing date: 25th March 2025 (midnight GMT). Interviews may take place before this date for exceptional candidates.

For internal employees applying from an MSI country programme, the role will be positioned within the existing salary structure of the country. Local terms and conditions of the country will apply. 

Job Title:        Interim Financial Controller

Location:                 London (Hybrid)

Duration:          6 months fixed term (maternity cover)

Reporting to:Chief Operating Officer 

Responsible for:  Two Finance Officers directly and a finance assistant indirectly

Salary: c. £56,700 Gross per annum

Deadline: 5pm UK time Wednesday 26 March 2025

Conciliation Resources

Conflict is difficult, complex and political. The world urgently needs to find different ways to respond. Conciliation Resources is an international organisation committed to stopping violent conflict and creating more peaceful societies. We work with people impacted by war and violence, bringing diverse voices together to make change that lasts. For 30 years, we have been making peace possible. We currently have over 70 full and part-time staff members, working mainly out of the London and Australian offices. We work with over 70 locally-based and international partners worldwide. Conciliation Resources is deeply committed to keeping people safe from harm, whether they are personnel or those who come into contact with our work.

Job Overview  

Finance Team  

The Interim Financial Controller sits within a Finance Team, which provides the full range of financial support, reporting and services across Conciliation Resources to support the efficient and effective running of the organisation and the delivery of its work.  
Other senior finance team roles include an Income & Treasury Accountant, as well as a Financial Planning & Analysis Manager.

Job Purpose  

The Financial Controller has responsibility for the maintenance of business processes and controls, expenditure and balance sheet transactions. They also works with the rest of the Finance Team and other teams to ensure smooth and timely project and statutory audits. The Interim Financial Controller will provide cover for this role while the postholder is on maternity leave. 

Scope and Accountability  

The Organisational Support team provides support to all parts of Conciliation Resources in the areas of financial management, personnel (HR) management, fundraising, information and communications technology, facilities and organisational communications.  
The post-holder works closely with others in the Finance Team and other staff across Conciliation Resources as well as our organisational partners. This is a key role in both delivering and developing our financial controls framework, processes and procedures and being able to respond to and resolve problems. The Interim Financial Controller will also have line management responsibilities.

Person Specification  

Essential 

 
•Qualified Accountant (CCAB) with substantial experience of working in an accounting function  
•In-depth knowledge and understanding of internal controls and finance & accounting processes  
•Proven experience of managing month end and year end processes including audits  
•Substantial experience of balance sheet reconciliations and preparation of supporting schedules for audits  
•Experience of managing a purchase ledger and payments function within a busy finance function  
•Good working knowledge of tax and VAT in the Charity context  
•Meticulous and good attention to detail  
•Good communication skills  
•Determined and assertive, prepared to get into the detail to understand the complex issues and find solutions
•Proficiency in the use of Excel and major financial accounting packages  
•Good time management skills, ability to prioritise workload and ability to work to strict reporting deadlines  

Desirable

•Experience of working in a grant-funded environment
•Experience of using SunSystems and Infor Q&A

The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a role at the heart of the Law Society's campaigning and political influencing activity.

The Law Society is the independent professional body for over 200,000 solicitors in England and Wales.

With a new government in place, there is huge opportunity to campaign and influence on key issues such as access to justice, the rule of law and supporting greater international trade and cooperation.

This is an exciting role at the heart of our public affairs team, supporting our influencing and lobbying work on behalf of our members. This is an ideal role for somebody in the early stages of their career looking to develop a career in public affairs and campaigning.

As a Public Affairs Assistant you will support the Public Affairs team to deliver its influencing activity and support other core team functions such as campaigns, speechwriting, monitoring and stakeholder management.

What we're looking for

We're looking for candidates with a keen interest in politics and campaigning, and someone who meets the following criteria:

• Relevant experience of working within a public affairs, campaigns, parliamentary, government or related environment.
• Good written skills with the ability to communicate complex issues and develop innovative ways of communicating.
• An ability to work effectively in a fast paced and busy environment.

Please refer to the job description for further information.

What's in it for you

This is an excellent opportunity to work as part of a new team in a progressive membership organisation. The successful candidate will join a strong brand with a reputation for excellence and legal expertise, committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, and a culture of trust, excellence clarity and respect.

We offer hybrid working, a generous flexible benefits package, a friendly working environment and the opportunity to develop your career within a professional organisation.

Please note: if you are an internal applicant, Pay Policy will apply.

The Law Society represents solicitors in England and Wales. From negotiating with and lobbying the profession's regulators, government and other decision makers, to offering training and advice, we're here to help, protect and promote solicitors.

Are you a proactive and highly organised professional looking for a varied and influential role? This is an exciting opportunity to provide vital executive support and business management in a forward-thinking organisation where you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of a high-profile portfolio while working closely with senior leadership and key stakeholders.
 
TPP are recruiting an Executive Assistant and Business Manager to Executive Director on behalf of our client, a well-established membership organisation.
 
This role offer’s hybrid working. 1-2 days a week in the office.
 
 Benefits include:
 

• 25 days’ annual leave, increasing one day per year up to a maximum of 30 days plus bank
• holidays (and the opportunity to buy or sell annual leave)
• Two discretionary office closure days between Christmas and New Year
• Group Personal Pension Scheme. Contribute up to a maximum of 10.15% if you
• contribute 4%
• A discretionary, organisation wide, bonus based on the achievement of agreed targets
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and shared parental pay of up to 6 months’ full pay
• depending on length of service
• Health cash plan
• Life assurance and critical illness cover
• Regular wellbeing initiatives
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Interest-free season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme (upon completion of probationary
• period)
• Flexible working opportunities

 
 
The Role:
 
As an Executive Assistant and Business Manager, you will be the driving force behind the smooth operation of executive functions within the portfolio. Acting as a trusted advisor and strategic support to the Executive Director, you will oversee key administrative, logistical, and governance tasks to ensure efficiency and alignment with organisational objectives.
 
 
Main responsibilities:
 

• Provide high-level executive support to the Executive Director and senior leadership team, ensuring seamless operations across the portfolio.
• Manage the Executive Director’s calendar, inbox, and priorities, coordinating key meetings, deadlines, and initiatives.
• Oversee administrative processes, ensuring consistency and efficiency across the business.
• Act as a key liaison between internal and external stakeholders, ensuring timely communication and collaboration.
• Prepare, format, and proofread executive reports, presentations, and governance papers to a high standard.
• Coordinate board and committee meetings, including agenda preparation, minute-taking, and follow-up actions.
• Work closely with the health and safety team to manage office logistics and support event planning.
• Lead the management of financial documentation, processing purchase orders, and assisting with budget oversight.
• Ensure compliance with governance policies, maintaining confidentiality and accurate records.
• Line manage and mentor an Apprentice Administrative Assistant, supporting their professional development.
• Support business continuity across the organisation by collaborating with other Business Managers.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and best practices to enhance efficiency.

 
Requirements:
 

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft 365
• Exceptional organisational and time management skills, with the ability to multitask
• Experience providing senior-level executive support and diary management
• Strong communication and diplomacy skills
• Ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels
• High attention to detail and excellent proofreading skills
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
• Experience in formal and informal minute-taking and governance support.
• Financial administration experience, including budget management and purchase order processing
• Experience in event planning and coordination

 
To find out more about this exciting opportunity get in touch now! We will be reviewing CV’s as they come in.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.