About Compassion UK
Compassion is a Christian child development charity that sees beyond poverty to the incredible potential God has placed in every child and family. Partnering with more than 8,900 local churches in 29 countries, we work to release children from poverty in Jesus’ name. You can read more about these principles and our history on our website.
Are you highly organised, detail-oriented, and passionate about supporting teams to thrive?
Join our Support Services team as a Cross-Team Operations 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:
✔️Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
✔️Confidence in handling sensitive information with discretion.
✔️A collaborative spirit and adaptable mindset.
✔️A heart for Compassion’s mission and Christian ethos.
✔️Personally committed to the Christian faith. You can read more about this in our Policy on Posts to be Held by Christians.
Please review the full job description in the listing.
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.
🌟This is a unique opportunity to use your gifts and play a vital role in strengthening Compassion UK’s mission. If you’re passionate about seeing children released from poverty in Jesus’ name, this could be your calling.
What we offer in return:
💙 Flexible and hybrid working. Work-life balance matters.
💙 Enhanced annual leave. 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, with three 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.