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JOB PURPOSE
UK for UNHCR (UK4U), the UN Refugee Agency's national charity partner, is looking for a Philanthropy Officer. We are a small but high-performing team with big ambitions. You will support the stewardship of our Advisory Board and principle gift programme.
As a team player, you will work with colleagues across Private Partnerships and Philanthropy, Communications and UNHCR global.
Passionate about the refugee cause and UNHCR’s contribution, you will have prior experience of working with major donors and be someone who is externally focused and enjoys developing relationships. You will have experience of working with a variety of stakeholders at different levels. A problem solver, you will have strong organisation skills and be a confident and clear communicator verbally and in writing as well as able to juggle multiple projects at once.
We welcome applicants from minority ethnic and protected groups. If you think you have the relevant skills and crucially, the passion to support the refugee cause, please apply by completing our Application Form and submitting your CV.
WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO
United Kingdom for UNHCR is the United Nations Refugee Agency’s national charity partner for the United Kingdom. We generate public awareness of the plight of refugees and raise funds to help protect them through UNHCR’s humanitarian operations across the world.
Our supporters include UK private individuals, communities, corporate partners, trusts and foundations. The funds we raise help UNHCR deliver emergency relief such as shelter, medical care and basic supplies to people fleeing conflict and persecution, as well as healthcare, education and livelihoods opportunities for those who remain displaced over the long term.
Nobody chooses to be a refugee, but we can all play a part in their protection, and we want those who work with us to share our values and passion for the cause.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION AND BELONGING
We strongly value diversity and recognise that it is critical to our success and the cause that we serve. We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all who work with us and strongly welcome applications from diverse backgrounds, particularly those with lived experience of being a refugee, asylum seeker, internally displaced person, or a stateless person.
UK for UNHCR is proud to have Diversity & Inclusion Working Group. The Diversity & Inclusion Working Group is a group of colleagues focusing on tasks that drive action in the implementation of our D&I Approach. The group also works to create safe spaces that brings colleagues together for events, discussions and learning experiences that celebrate and support diversity and tackle barriers to inclusion.
We are also open to flexibility in many ways, including an element of working from home and flexible hours. Please don’t be afraid to speak to us about this at the interview stage, so we can explore what’s possible.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
Work closely with the Senior Advisor to steward donor relationship including Members of UK for UNHCR’s Advisory Board and principal gift prospects and donors. This will include:
- Supporting cultivation and stewardship. Involves working on account plans, preparing meeting briefings, writing of high-quality concept notes, proposals, reports, and other fundraising products.
- Supporting external Advisory Board members to develop and execute opportunities to raise the profile of UNHCR’s work. This may include researching, identifying and initiating new initiatives.
- Support with reporting back to the Advisory Board and regular stewardship ensuring the Board remains close to the charity and UNHCR – includes preparation of papers for quarterly Advisory Board meetings, monthly communications.
- Working with internal and external stakeholders to identify key networks and individuals capable of supporting UNHCR financially.
- Join portfolio meetings providing updates on the advisory board and relationships with key members.
- Supporting the coordination of the Intermediary Strategy to grow relationships with connectors in the private client sector and in collaboration with others.
- Support the Senior Advisor to maintain a focused new business pipeline.
- Support with management reporting, including keeping salesforce up to date for the portfolio and related KPI tracking.
- Other administration support with the portfolio
The above list is not exhaustive, and the post holder may be required to perform duties that are not detailed above.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES AND EXPERIENCE
Essential Experience
- Experience of working within a high value fundraising team, supporting on the development of high-quality communications such as reports and proposals.
- Some experience of cultivating external relationships across major donors.
- Experience of working with multiple stakeholders on high value fundraising projects.
- Experience of developing project plans for key projects, keeping to milestones and deadlines and working as part of a project team.
- Experience of supporting the development of stewardship plans.
Essential Skills/Knowledge
- Confident communicator with the ability to effectively influence internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to analyse reports and communicate complex themes and subjects to a variety of audiences, written and verbal.
- Ability to act proactively to identify new prospects and fundraising opportunities.
- Ability to juggle and prioritise multiple tasks and meet deadlines within a collaborative team environment.
- Good attention to detail and ability to proof-read a variety of texts.
- Able to demonstrate flexibility, with a willingness to respond quickly, particularly at times of humanitarian crisis and emergencies.
- Understanding of donor journeys and the importance of strong cultivation and stewardship plans.
- Understanding of the differences in approach between major donors, trusts, corporates and UHNWs donors and prospects.
- Excellent stakeholder and relationship management skills.
- Experience of working in a fast -paced complex environment.
- A flexible team player with service-oriented and problem-solving attitude.
- Proficient in using Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project.
- Working knowledge of fundraising databases.
Desirable Skills/Experience (not compulsory)
- Knowledge of international development or related subjects would be helpful, but are not essential
WHY JOIN UNITED KINGDOM FOR UNHCR?
You will be part of a high performing agile team of talented people, all committed to build solidarity and raise funds for refugees and displaced people worldwide. You will be working in a flexible, supportive, and inclusive environment, where your work will be recognised and appraised.
What else?
Wellbeing
- 28 days’ annual leave per annum plus bank holidays.
- Employee Assistance programme providing 24/7 access to online GP, mental health support and virtual wellbeing.
- Access to 100s of perks with discounts on everyday purchases.
- Office wellness perks.
- Discount on gym memberships.
- Hybrid and Flexible Working.
- Staff socials.
Financial
- Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8%.
- Non-contributory group life assurance scheme
- Non-contributory income protection scheme.
- One-off contribution towards homeworking set up.
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay.
- Enhanced sick pay scheme.
Development
- Comprehensive training and continuing development opportunities.
- Individual training budget.
HOW TO APPLY
If you have the relevant skills and the passion to use them to support refugees, please apply by completing our application form which is available in the “Documents” section.
Closing date: 31 July 2025
Interviews date: Tentatively week of 11 August 2025
If you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the application or hiring process that may better facilitate your participation, please contact us using the email address provided when you click through to our online portal. We will make every effort to respond to your request for assistance as soon as possible.
United Kingdom for the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) is registered with the Charity Commission (England & Wales), charity no. 1183415. It is the UK national partner of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the UN Refugee Agency.
We stand with refugees – will you join us?


The churches of St Matthew and St Paul are special places in Fulflood and Weeke, places to wonder, to explore and to belong. We are places to experience God – in music, worship, community, prayer and fun. We are places where curiosity is encouraged – somewhere to encounter Jesus (maybe for the first time), question faith (not for the last time) and discover how to trust God. And we are places where everyone is welcome, with no exceptions. All this is expressed in our strapline, ‘Pilgrims on a journey’.
We seek a creative and enthusiastic Communications Lead to join a small, joyful and committed team in order to support our churches’ growth and development.
QUESTIONS & APPLICATIONS
We would be delighted to answer any questions you have about the role. Please contact the Rector, Jonathan Rowe, to arrange an informal conversation.
To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter, explaining what attracted you to the role and what you bring to the position, to Katy Palacio, Parish Administrator. Please note that applications without a covering letter will not be accepted.
Deadline for applications: Noon, Friday, 18 July 2025
JOB DESCRIPTION
Reporting to: Rector
Hours: Up to 18 hours per week (0.52 FTE at 35 hours per week) with occasional evening events or meetings. Core working hours are 9.30am-3pm on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Salary £29,061 pro rata, i.e. £14,945.67. Up to 4% employer and 4% employee pension contributions
Holidays: Five weeks paid holiday per year pro-rata, plus statutory holidays
Duration: Permanent position with monthly reviews during the 6-months’ probation period
Place of work: St Paul’s Church, St Paul’s Hill, Winchester S022 5AB
PURPOSE
The Communications Lead will develop and optimise each communications channel so that the churches of St Matthew and St Paul connect well with each other and the wider community.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Working with the Rector and other clergy and staff, the Communications Lead is responsible for the following:
1. Strategy & planning
- With the Rector, prepare and implement an annual communications plan around key events and special services for the parish
- Maintain and develop the parish’s visual branding and style
2. Communications channels
- Oversee the generation of content for each channel, edit content produced by others for accuracy and appropriateness, and produce content, as required
- Website – develop the website to optimise its usefulness [NB a new website design is underway]
- Weekly Email – produce the weekly Mailchimp email
- Social Media – maintain and grow audiences on Facebook and Instagram; schedule content using Meta business suite
- Magazine – create a fun and informative printed magazine in-house three times a year (currently done using Canva)
- Video – record a weekly video message with one of the clergy, for use in the weekly email; produce other videos as and when required
- Youtube – manage the parish’s Youtube channel
- Produce materials and promote services and events across key periods in the church’s calendar (e.g. Advent, Christmas, Lent and Easter), through printed and online channels
- Promote the parish’s outreach groups and events (e.g. Coffee Pot, Bumps & Babies, Have a Meal on Us and Community Day), through printed and online channels
- Produce other printed materials as necessary (e.g. leaflets, posters, flyers and roller banners), in keeping with our branding
- Photography – take pictures when required, adhering to the parish’s safeguarding and consent policies; organise church volunteers to capture images when necessary
3. Other responsibilities
- Staff the church office on Tuesdays and Thursdays (e.g. answering calls and questions from volunteers and/or people hiring the hall).
- Liaise, as necessary, with the diocesan and cathedral communications teams
- Complete all necessary training and comply fully with all safeguarding, health & safety and risk management procedures
- Attend meetings as indicated by the Rector
- Other duties commensurate with the role, as may be required
PERSON SPECIFICATION
The applicant will be able to demonstrate:
- commitment to the values and aims of St Matthew’s and St Paul’s
- the ability to develop and manage effectively a wide range of communications, with the skills to build lasting digital connections with our communities
- knowledge and expertise in digital marketing
- professional use of Canva (or similar programmes)
- excellent planning and co-ordination skills
- that they are collaborative, with the capacity to build productive relationships with clergy, staff, volunteers and all others who come into contact with the church
- the ability to lead, enable, encourage and train volunteers to offer their time and skills to support communications
- a high level of oral and written communication
- the ability to work flexibly and productively as part of a small team while able to use their own initiative when appropriate
There is a genuine requirement that the post holder is sympathetic to the aims of the Parish of St Matthew with St Paul as an Anglican Church.
Any offer of employment will be subject to the provision of evidence that the post holder has the right to work in the UK.
Please contact the Rector, Jonathan Rowe by email (details can be found in the Contact Us section of our website) to arrange an informal conversation.
Please apply through Charity Job or directly to Katy Palacio, Administrator (email details can be found in the Contact Us section of our website), with your CV and a covering letter, explaining what attracted you to the role and what you bring to the position.
Please note that applications without a covering letter will not be acccepted.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Could you drive forward commercial income for one of the most breathtakingly beautiful heritage sites in the UK?
Wentworth Woodhouse is ready to welcome a proactive Head of Commercial to lead trading activity (with a focus on food and beverage) in the next phase of an ambitious growth strategy, driving a bold step-change in the approach and delivery of commercial operations.
Salary £50k FTE
Location Mostly onsite to support brilliant service delivery
Contract 2-years fixed term, full time (37.5) or reduced hours considered
Benefits 25 days with additional (up to 5 days) for length of service, 8%/3% combined/employer pension contribution
Culture Grown up, flexible and accountable
About Wentworth Woodhouse
In the heart of South Yorkshire, a giant of the cultural world is being reawakened. Once a political, social and economic powerhouse, today it is being brought back to life as a cultural, creative and community-driven hub.
Currently undergoing one of the most exciting and complex heritage regeneration projects of a lifetime, Wentworth Woodhouse is now looking to build the commercial foundations to sustain and expand its impact for generations to come.
About the role
We're looking for a commercially-minded innovator to join the Senior Leadership Team. This is a newly created role that will shape and deliver a bold commercial strategy across trading activities, including:
- F&B, hospitality and catering (on-site cafes, afternoon tea, events catering)
- Retail (gift shop and bespoke product lines)
- Weddings, corporate and charity events
- Location hire for film and TV productions
- Visitor experience and front-of-house operations
You'll lead the development of a dynamic, mission-driven commercial offer that reflects values, enhances visitor experience, and supports the organisation's charitable purpose. This is an exceptional opportunity to make your mark, working for a nationally significant heritage site.
Who we're looking for
You're an experienced commercial leader with significant experience of food and beverage (F&B) and hospitality.
You'll need a proven ability to grow income, manage multiple revenue streams, and lead high-performing teams. In your toolkit, we'd love to see:
- Strong business planning and budgeting skills
- Ability to work both strategically and operationally
- Committed to continuous improvement and operational excellence
- Confidence negotiating contracts and building supplier relationships
- Track-record of innovation, driving change and growth
- Person-centred approach to leadership and customer service
Experience in heritage, culture or the third sector is welcome, but not essential - what matters most is your ability to bring energy, drive and commerciality to a purpose-led organisation.
To Apply
We'd love to hear from you - please get in touch with a copy of your CV or profile. If your experience meets the brief, then Amelia at Charity People will reach out to tell you more and explain how to apply.
Closing date: Only because this role has been previously advertised and recruitment is time sensitive, we'll be responding on a rolling basis. Please get in touch as soon as you can if you are interested.
Interviews dates will be confirmed soon - likely to be early-mid August.
Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
We are looking for a motivated, innovative, creative person, with a passion to share the gospel, to become part of a mission team using rap and/or singing as part of a Hip Hop/Pop group.
You’ll be adding to the work of the existing ministries of The Message by being a key member of a mission team who will visit high schools/Pupil Referral Units (PRUs) and prisons across the region, delivering a creative package of assemblies, lessons and concert programs.
Could applicants please forward a 3-5min YouTube video introducing yourself, telling us your journey of faith, and showing a short performance highlighting your creative ability.
- Check out the benefits of working at The Message here: Benefits - The Message
- Hear the heart of what we are about at The Message: Message Values Talk - The Message
Job description and Working for the Message document attached.
This post has been identified as having a GOR to be filled by a Christian under the provisions of schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Role
This is a great chance to join a busy policy team to work with colleagues on the work the Law Society does to be a legal sector leader on climate change. You will be part of the Private & Commercial Law team, who shape policy in areas that matter to many of our members and firms they work in.
Climate change is a growing policy area. The Law Society is a world leading professional body in this area, producing guidance on how climate change will impact solicitors and the law.
Over the next few years we will do work that:
* supports small firms with guidance and resources to assist decarbonisation and setting net zero strategies,
* develop thought leadership on the impact of climate change on lawyers and the law at a national and global level.
* ensure solicitors are equipped to advise on how climate risk impacts their clients.
Keeping up to date with climate policy and legal developments, you will spot and respond to opportunities for positive reforms to support our members. You will research and analyse the impact of changes on our members, on the clients they advise and provide reliable and well-informed advice and leadership. Often you will prepare written briefings, consultation responses and guidance for internal and external audiences, and occasionally you will give presentations. You will also work with colleagues in other areas of the organisation, such as the commercial and international teams.
This is an exciting and varied role where your expertise, knowledge and skills will be used to great effect to make a real difference for our members, their clients and the rule of law.
What we're looking for
Ability to engage with and influence legal policy development across government, parliament, regulators and the legal profession. Spotting opportunities to develop credible and persuasive policy positions and recommendations.
Have a strong working knowledge of clime change issues. Expertise in how climate change is affecting the legal and/or the professional services sector, or the ability to quickly develop this.
Ability to research and analyse complex legal and climate policy issues and assess their implications for the profession, the rule of law and the business of law.
Ability to assess the different views and needs of the Law Society's 200,000 members and law firms/organisations they work for. Understand that what we produce needs to have a right balance between multiple needs/perspectives.
Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with a broad and diverse range of people including colleagues across the Law Society, office holders and members, and external stakeholders at all levels.
What's in it for you
This is an excellent opportunity to work in a forward-thinking membership organisation dedicated to supporting solicitors, protecting access to justice and promoting the rule of law. We have a strong reputation for excellence and legal expertise, and are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, and a culture of trust, clarity, excellence and respect.
We offer hybrid working (minimum eight days a month working on at our office in Chancery Lane), a generous flexible benefits package, a friendly working environment and the opportunity to develop your career within a professional organisation.
This role is designed to be full time from Monday-to-Friday. If you wish to have another working pattern, please contact Nick Denys (details below).
If you would like to have an informal discussion any aspect of the role, please contact Nick Denys on
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Growing Younger is our 10 year plan for achieving two bold outcomes and we now need someone to lead this plan.
At the heart of our vision of a transformation in our engagement with children and young people are two commitments:
- that every child and young person in Cornwall will be in reach of a worshipping community in which to explore the possibility of God and be at home; and
- to increase the number of young disciples of Jesus by a factor of ten from a baseline of around 400 to 4,000.
You will be passionate about seeing children, young people, and families flourish in faith. Working closely with clergy, deaneries and the diocesan staff team you will have significant experience in church ministry, working with children and young people, and achieving results against plans.
We are very happy to invest in the right person and can offer a range of training and support.
At the Diocese of Truro, we value work-life balance and employee wellbeing and are committed to supporting your development. We offer additional benefits such as flexible working, up to 26 days holiday plus bank holidays, a range of wellbeing activities and the Church of England Pension Scheme with 9-15% employer contributions. You can find more information about this on our website.
The closing date for applications is midnight on 27 July 2025 with interviews being held 5 August 2025 in Truro.
Please note that whilst some home working is permitted this role cannot be done remotely and we do not pay staff to commute from outside Cornwall.
We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. However, we would particularly welcome applications from those with a disability, or from a UK minority ethnic background, as these groups are currently under-represented in our staff.
SAFEGUARDING – EVERYONE MATTERS – EVERYONE’S RESPONSIBILITY
The Diocese of Truro strives to be trauma informed, and is committed to developing safer policies, cultures, and practices.
We're looking for a Head of Fundraising with a focus on Trusts and Foundations to help take our income generation to the next level. The person in this role will lead and grow our income from major trusts and foundations, overseeing our existing portfolio while actively developing new, strategic opportunities.
This is a key leadership role in a small but ambitious fundraising team, with a focus on securing large-scale, multi-year grants. You'll write compelling bids and proposals, steward relationships with funders and senior stakeholders, and work closely with colleagues across the organisation to shape exciting, fundable projects.
You’ll line manage our Trusts and Reporting Officer and help create a clear, sustainable pathway for future growth – with a particular emphasis on building our capacity to operate at a medium-sized charity level.
You’ll report to the Director of Fundraising and play a vital part in a team that fuels the mission and vision of XLP.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
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 over 50,000 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 graduates who will enjoy working each day with young people and who will thrive in a frontline, community-based, fast-paced and rewarding role.You will be taking up a fixed-term contract as an Education Worker at our centre in Edinburgh.
The role at a glance
Contract: Full-time, fixed term until August 2026.
Start date: As soon as possible, to be agreed directly with the successful candidate.
Working hours
Mon and Thurs: 09:30-18:00
Tues, Weds, Fri: 09:00-17:30
(Some additional weekend & unsocial hours will be required)
Education Workers are based at one of our IntoUniversity learning centres and work directly with young people, schools and families on a daily basis. It is therefore not a hybrid role and is based full-time in our centres.
Location
Edinburgh (Craigmillar)
The role requires intermittent travel in your region (usually within the day) this can involve journeys times of 1 hour+. Occasional travel out of your local area e.g. to London is also required, this may include overnight stays.
Salary
£27,400 per annum. This will rise to £28,250 per annum from 1st September 2025.
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
What could my day look like?
The Education Worker role is a frontline, fast-paced and rewarding role where no two weeks will look the same. A typical day will have different activities, possibly spread between the IntoUniversity centre, partner schools and the offices of a corporate partner.
In the morning, you might be setting off with resources to run a workshop for sixth-form students in their secondary school. In the afternoon you may be setting up the classroom ahead of running Primary Academic Support for young people in your IntoUniversity centre. On other days, you may be travelling to a corporate partner to run a business simulation workshop for 15 year-olds or leading a group of final year primary school students on a campus visit for their graduation.
As an Education Worker, you’ll always be delivering the programme as part of your centre team, which means that any delivery is always a team effort.
IntoUniversity provides local learning centres where young people are inspired to achieve.





Purpose of the post
The Engagement and Involvement Lead will engage with young people, families, schools and other interest-holders in the process of designing, delivering and ensuring the best outputs from the Adolescent Health Study, and is critical for the success of the project. We are at the early stages of laying the foundations for this and in this new role we are seeking an experienced and passionate individual to co-ordinate and lead AHS’s cross-UK participant and public involvement and engagement activities.
This is a role that requires high levels of confidence, autonomy, enthusiasm and skill. The postholder will be responsible for delivering the project’s new Engagement and Involvement Strategy, including: establishing and coordinating a Young Persons’ Advisory Group for AHS; developing and delivering AHS public engagement and involvement activities; outsourcing and supervising engagement and involvement activities that are better provided by external partners; scoping and advising on which routes for involvement and engagement activities are best suited to different tasks.
Main responsibilities
Planning & strategy delivery
· Ensuring the study delivers the values and approaches set out in the AHS engagement and involvement strategy
· Planning, delivering and reporting on an ongoing, regular and important programme of engagement events and activities
· Reviewing/revising/adding to existing policies, processes and procedures to support effective working together with people and communities (such as reimbursement, compensation, making reasonable adjustments)
· Developing and implementing appropriate evaluation, monitoring and reporting of Community Engagement & Involvement
· Keeping up to date with good practice & sector advances and sharing these with the AHS team.
Practical engagement and involvement
· Developing methods to enhance engagement and involvement, and helping to build positive relationships with young people and stakeholder groups, including charities, third sector & advocacy groups
· Overseeing day-to-day planning & delivery of a high-quality engagement and involvement programme. To include, for example:
o Managing and supporting Youth Advisors
o Recruiting and running a standing Young People’s Advisory Group (YPAG)
o Organising & delivering other ad hoc engagement activities as necessary
· Securing external partners where necessary, and managing contracts and delivery of their work across the UK
· Ensuring that any external parties (e.g. organisations, freelancers, consultants) supporting AHS’s involvement and engagement work have clear roles, responsibilities & goals
· Working with the Head of Communications to develop and manage provision of relevant information to members of the public, teachers, young people & researchers
· Keep clear records of involvement and engagement activities, ensuring results are used to inform the study and the wider research community.
Team support
- Checking for and capitalising on possible opportunities for engagement and involvement to be embedded in the work of the wider team
- Ensuring appropriate induction, training, mentoring and support is organised for the research team and communities involved
- Sharing examples of emerging good practice and CEI (Community Engagement & Involvement) impact across the research team.
Wider
- Contributing to shared learning and future sustainability as part of wider CEI communities of practice
- Acting as a key point of contact for community members and partners involved in the research
- Representing and presenting the AHS study’s engagement and involvement work to the wider research community at a senior level, including in national engagement & involvement networks as necessary.
Knowledge, skills and experience
Essential criteria
· Undergraduate degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant field
· Experience developing and delivering engagement and involvement activities with young people and other relevant interest-holders (such as parents, families, teachers and schools)
· A proven track record or professional background in working with young people – such as in youth work, counselling, mentoring, education, or a related setting
· Understanding and experience of good practice in youth engagement and involvement, including the principles and implementation of safeguarding, data protection, and inclusive practice
· Awareness of culturally sensitive approaches and methods to be inclusive of all relevant perspectives, including marginalised and vulnerable groups
· Experience of successful project management and ability to deliver, working independently.
· Ability to design and deliver workshops, focus groups or meetings that encourage open dialogue and collaboration
· Ability to manage a budget and report on financial activity accurately
· Ability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team, with experience of working alongside and influencing senior level professionals
· Research literacy, with a clear understanding of large UK-wide research initiatives and the various competing demands and pressures the study will face
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills - able to communicate effectively and confidently with a range of stakeholders and to summarise and report key information clearly and accurately, both verbally and in writing
· Demonstrated commitment to youth participation and the meaningful inclusion of young people’s perspectives.
· Confident using online tools (e.g. MS Teams, Zoom), and collaborative platforms (e.g. SharePoint, Microsoft 365)
Desirable criteria
· Relevant qualification in engagement and involvement
· Post-graduate degree or equivalent experience
· Understanding of key concepts and challenges in young people’s health and wellbeing and the transition to adulthood
· Familiarity with health research and data governance frameworks
· Understanding and knowledge of key potential partners across the UK for delivering youth engagement in the sector.
· Experience using digital engagement and facilitation tools for online workshops (e.g. Miro, Mural, Mentimeter, Canva, PowerPoint)
Dimensions
· This has been designed as a full-time role, although part-time work could be considered for the right candidate.
· Flexible working across several geographical locations in the UK. Travel may be required to AHS locations and partner organisations.
· AHS is a national organisation, and our activities take place across the UK.
Application Process
This post is subject to receipt of satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check and right to work in the UK (visa sponsorship is not available). Please apply with a CV and a covering letter (of no more than two pages) explaining what you can bring to this role, and including your current salary.
The closing date for this position is midnight on Sunday 17 August 2025.
Interviews are currently expected to be held during the week commencing 08 September, tentatively scheduled on Thursday 11 or Friday 12 September 2025.
Equal Opportunities Policy Statement
AHS is an equal opportunities employer, and as such aims to treat all employees, consultants and applicants fairly. AHS is an equal opportunities employer, and as such aims to treat all employees, consultants and applicants fairly. It is our policy to provide employment equality to all, irrespective of age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
Beyond these protected characteristics, we acknowledge the importance of socio-economic background, childcare and caring responsibilities, educational background, neurodiversity, and any other factors that shape an individual’s identity and opportunities. We strive to create an environment where all colleagues feel valued, supported, and able to contribute fully.
Values
It is an exciting time for the Adolescent Health Study (AHS) as we establish our senior leadership team and begin to plan the pilot studies. As the senior executive team evolves, the AHS values will be grounded in inclusivity, integrity, accountability, and collaboration.
Application Process
This post is subject to receipt of satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check and right to work in the UK (visa sponsorship is not available). Please apply with a CV and a covering letter (of no more than two pages) explaining what you can bring to this role, and including your current salary.
The closing date for this position is midnight on Sunday 17 August 2025.
Interviews are currently expected to be held during the week commencing 08 September, tentatively scheduled on Thursday 11 or Friday 12 September 2025.
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ThinkForward is recruiting Employment and Progression Coaches in London and Hounslow to join our SEND team delivering our unique programme supporting young people with mild to moderate learning disabilities into employment. We are open to freelance, fixed term, temporary, or more permanent contracts. If you are….
· Passionate about, and have experience in, supporting young people to make amazing decisions about their futures
· Committed to equity, diversity, anti-racist and anti-discriminatory practice
· Persistent, empathic and agile in your style of work and able to apply a coaching approach to the delivery of our programme
· Able to tell the stories of our work through data
· Confident in running one-to-one and group work sessions
· Knowledgeable of supported internships and supported employment, careers and the importance of tailored progression planning for young people
…then please read the job pack and job description attached for more information, before applying via CharityJob with your CV and cover letter.
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