Job Description

Description

Are you highly organised, detail-oriented, and passionate about supporting teams to thrive?

Join our Support Services team as a

Cross-Team Support Assistant

, where your administrative skills will make a real impact across safeguarding, governance, people and culture, and office experience.

In this varied and rewarding role, you'll provide essential support across multiple teams, triaging safeguarding cases, preparing governance documents, assisting with HR processes, and even welcoming guests at reception. Your work will help ensure smooth operations and enable our teams to focus on releasing children from poverty in Jesus' name

Key Responsibilities

Actively upholding and reflecting our Christian ethos and values in all that you do. Providing thoughtful and efficient administrative support across Safeguarding, Governance & Compliance, and People & Culture. Helping ensure our systems and documentation are well-managed and aligned with best practices. Offering general support to the wider directorate, contributing to a collaborative and purpose-driven environment.

The ideal candidate will bring the following skills, competencies and experience to thrive in this role:

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Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.

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Confidence in handling sensitive information with discretion.

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A collaborative spirit and adaptable mindset.

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A heart for Compassion's mission and Christian ethos.

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Personally committed to the Christian faith.

There's an occupational requirement for the holder of this role to be a practising Christian. You can read more about this in our Policy on Posts to be Held by Christians.



Please review the

full job description

attached.

Location, hours and benefits

Fully office-based at Compassion House,

Fleet, Hampshire, Monday to Thursday, and home-based on Fridays as the office is closed on Fridays; however, we reserve the right to vary those arrangements in future.

Hours:

Full-time | 35 hours per week You will be contracted to work between Monday to Friday, between 09:00 and 17:00.*

Apply by

10 am on 27 August 2025



Interviews are expected to begin the week commencing 1 September, with the process concluding by 12 September.



It's not uncommon for us to hold two rounds of interviews, depending on the role and the stage of the process.



We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences



Please submit your application as early as possible, as Compassion UK reserves the right to close this vacancy early. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, prior to the closing date. We also reserve the right to interview and appoint a suitable applicant before the closing date.*



Please note that we can only consider applicants who presently have the right to work in the UK.

Assessment Tasks

As part of our recruitment process, you may be asked to complete an assessment task.



If you progress beyond the shortlisting stage, we'll provide details of the task, which may be completed either ahead of your interview or on the day itself. This helps our panel gain a fuller understanding of your approach and suitability for the role.

Candidate Pack

Please explore our

candidate pack

to learn more about Compassion UK's benefits and what it means to live and work in accordance with Compassion UK's

Statement of Faith,

Core Values,

Ethos Statement,

and other policies, including

our commitment to Child Protection.

What we offer in return:

Enhanced annual leave.

25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, with 3 extra gifted days at Christmas to help you rest and recharge.

Enhanced Pension scheme.

10% employer contribution to help you plan for the future.

Private medical and dental cover.

Comprehensive health support for you and your family.

Income protection and life cover.

Including 4x salary life insurance and group income protection.

Enhanced policies.

Family-friendly leave, support for carers, and enhanced sickness leave.

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).

Confidential support through Help@Hand, including counselling, wellbeing resources and staff discounts.

Specsavers eye care vouchers.

Routine eye tests and support for screen-use glasses.

Electric car scheme.

Salary sacrifice scheme to support sustainable travel.

Time in lieu.

Recognising your commitment and flexibility.

Free parking at Compassion House

Access to Compassion House gym.

With shower facilities to support your wellbeing.

Access to

the Company Shop.

Celebrating life milestones.

We love to celebrate birthdays, weddings, babies and more.

Tea and Treat Wednesdays.

A midweek moment to pause and enjoy together.

Fully equipped kitchen and breakout areas.

Space to relax, connect and refuel.

Free tea, coffee and fruit in the office

Hot-desking freedom.

Sit where you want, when you want.

Daily team prayers and devotionals.

Time to reflect, worship and grow together.

Compassion updates and worship events

Smart casual dress code

Learning and development opportunities.

Grow your skills through training, mentoring and coaching.

Recognition programmes.

Including formal rewards, shout-outs, service awards and more.

Flexible and hybrid working.

Work-life balance matters. We offer flexible arrangements for most office-based contracts.

Contact us

Please reach out to the People & Culture team for any additional information or questionsat

careers@compassionuk.org

About Compassion UK

Compassion UK is committed to ensure everyone who comes into contact with us or our work is protected from all forms of harm, abuse, neglect, and exploitation. As such, Compassion UK expects all staff to share this commitment and uphold the highest standards of safeguarding.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which will include Disclosure and Baring Service checks. Compassion UK also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we'll request from the job applicant's previous employers information about any findings of sexual misconduct - such as sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment - during employment. We'll also request information of incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. When someone submits a job application with us, they'll be confirming that they understand these recruitment procedures.



To comply with our obligations under the Immigration, Asylum, & Nationality Act 2006 we cannot consider applicants who do not presently have permission to work in the United Kingdom. We are only able to consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for work visas.