Role Purpose
To support charities and third-sector organisations with governance, registration, compliance and administration while developing practical knowledge of UK charity regulation and governance through day-to-day work.
The role is suited to someone who is willing to learn by doing. The postholder will work alongside experienced colleagues, initially supporting tasks and gradually taking on more complex client matters and responsibilities as their knowledge and confidence develops.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with charity registration applications, governing documents, business plans and supporting information.
- Support governance reviews, trustee changes, policies, resolutions and compliance action plans.
- Assist with Charity Commission and Companies House submissions and correspondence.
- Prepare meeting notes, minutes, reports, briefings and other governance documents.
- Maintain client records, monitor outstanding information and follow up on actions and deadlines.
- Research charity law, Charity Commission guidance and governance requirements.
- Support trustees and colleagues with client meetings and governance matters.
- Assist with banking, VAT, property, agreements and other charity administration matters.
- Help prepare trustee training, governance briefings and other client materials.
- Develop the ability to manage individual client matters independently as experience is gained.
Learning & Development
The role does not require extensive prior knowledge of charity governance. The postholder will learn through practical experience, working on live client matters and observing and assisting more experienced colleagues.
Responsibilities will increase as the postholder develops their understanding, with opportunities to progress from basic administrative and research tasks to more complex governance, registration and regulatory work.
Person Specification
No previous charity governance experience is essential. The ideal candidate will have:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Good attention to detail.
- An ability and willingness to learn independently.
- Good organisational and time-management skills.
- Confidence working with documents, spreadsheets and online systems.
- An ability to research and understand new information.
- A professional approach when dealing with clients, trustees and external organisations.
- The ability to take responsibility and work with increasing independence.
Previous experience in administration, compliance, professional services, law, accountancy or the charity sector would be advantageous but is not essential.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: £15.00-£19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Education:
Experience:
- Charity Industry: 1 year (preferred)
Language:
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Location:
- Batley WF17 8LL (preferred)
Work Location: In person
