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Ascension Community Trust (ACT) is a much-loved community-based charity in Custom House, Newham. We deliver a range of projects including Newham District Foodbank (a Trussell Trust foodbank), welfare benefits advice, ESOL classes, work with adults with learning difficulties, as well as work with children, young people and their families.
This an exciting time for the programme with a Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) school being build next door to our centre, and with established relationships with several care homes – we expect that this programme will go from strength to strength.
The programme currently consists of:
· Inclusive Art Group
· Supported Volunteering
· Weekly Community Meal
We are seeking a competent manager for a one year fixed contract to cover maternity leave.
You will have the leadership skills to support a small team of sessional staff. You will be at ease in relating to adults as well as their parents and carers. You will be passionate about the well being and integration of people with learning difficulties with an understanding of their needs.
Christian belief is not a requirement of the role; however, it is essential that the successful candidate will be comfortable working in sympathy with our values.
If you share our values and want to make an impact within Newham, then we look forward to hearing from you!
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We are confident in our identity as a Christian human rights organisation that works for freedom of religion or belief for all people, no matter what religion or belief they may hold.
Our latest internal pulse survey illustrates that CSW is a great place to work: 100% of staff are proud to work for CSW; 100% say CSW allows them to make a positive difference, and while there is always room for improvement, we couldn’t be prouder of our efforts to curate a healthy culture at CSW where every individual feels valued and championed.
The Role
This is a rare opportunity to be on the front line of human rights research and advocacy, joining a specialist organisation with a long track record in promoting the right to freedom of religion or belief (FoRB).
You will undertake research, investigations, monitoring, report-writing and advocacy on freedom of religion and human rights in Asia. You will develop a good relationship with stakeholders and ensure effective and creative ways to advance the research and advocacy on Asia.
Key responsibilities (full responsibilities listed in the application pack):
- To plan, organise and undertake research, monitoring and reporting on freedom of religion or belief and related human rights issues in the Asia region, through regular fact-finding assignments when and where security conditions allow, briefings with key stakeholders and the development of reliable in-country and external partnerships and collaboration.
- To produce materials, including general and thematic briefings and in-depth reports, documenting and analysing the situation of freedom of religion or belief and human rights in Asia, as well as advocacy recommendations.
- To develop and implement, with oversight from the Asia Team Leader, a practical, effective and innovative advocacy strategy for Asia, taking into account global geopolitics.
- To undertake awareness raising initiatives and advocacy focused on local (when possible), regional and international levels, and in consultation with the Asia Team Leader, work with CSW’s External Affairs Team to inform advocacy initiatives in the UK, EU, US, the United Nations, and with other governments and forums.
- To organise, as appropriate, advocacy visits for delegations in relation to the Asia region.
The Person
A committed Christian with a university degree and a strong commitment to human rights and justice, you will be fluent in written and spoken English and Chinese (Manderin), have excellent communication and organisational skills, and the ability to take the initiative and to work well under pressure.
Essential criteria (full criteria listed in the application pack):
· Knowledge and experience of the Asia region.
· Good understanding of the human rights situation in Asia.
· In-depth knowledge and experience of issues relating to freedom of religion or belief in the Asia region.
· Proven research skills, and good understanding of basic methodologies for human rights research.
· Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
CSW Benefits
We offer flexible working, your birthday off, pension with 6% employer contribution.
Closing date for full applications: Noon (12pm GMT) Wednesday 10 June 2026.
Interviews: Shortlisted applicants will be invited for interview on Wednesday 17 June 2026 AM or Thursday 18 June 2026. The interviews will take place online.
This post falls within the definition of an Occupational Requirement as per the Equality Act 2010.
CSW's team of specialist advocates work on over 20 countries to ensure that the right to freedom of religion or belief is upheld and protected.
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