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Title: Finance and Support Services Intern
Salary: Local terms and conditions apply
Location: Harare, Zimbabwe
Contract: 12-month Fixed-Term Internship
Hours: Full time – 35 hours per week
About the role
Sightsavers is looking for a Finance and Support Services Intern to gain experience in running the daily finance and support services functions for the Zimbabwe country office, under the leadership of the Finance and Support Services Officer (FSSO). This is an excellent opportunity for someone to begin their career in Finance.
As the Finance and Support Services Intern you will prepare payment requisitions and deposit slips for cash to be deposited into the bank, process expenses payments, maintain accounting files and records, and update and maintenance of fixed asset register under the direction of FSSO.
Further duties include:
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Support logistic for travels and activities.
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Track and following up on outstanding advances and ensure timely reconciliation.
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Updating and maintenance of fixed asset register under the direction of FSSO.
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Assist in gathering /photocopying of documentations.
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Assist in providing support during seminars, workshops, etc.
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Assist in periodic verification of physical inventory.
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Ensure the office facility is properly maintained for good work environment.
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Assist in booking hotels and shuttle services for Sightsavers Staff coming into the country.
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Assist in sourcing out quotations for both programme and office procurement needs.
Skills and Experience
As the ideal intern you will possess a recent graduate degree in Finance/Accounting (or be within the last year of your degree) and hold a professional accounting qualification or are working towards gaining one.
Further requirements include:
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Budget and data analysis skills
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Excellent communication skills (both oral & written)
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Ability to work with minimum supervision
This is a highly varied and involved Internship, and the above is not an exhaustive list of duties or required professional skills. Please see the Job Description for full details.
This is an exciting learning opportunity that will suit someone whose career aspirations and goals align with the work and vision of Sightsavers’ and who is looking to take their first steps in a career in Finance and gain valuable experience. We are not expecting previous INGO experience, and the internship is not suitable for anyone who already has extensive working experience in a Finance role.
Next Steps
To apply for this exciting new opportunity, please submit your CV via our recruitment portal and answer all of the application questions. We are particularly interested in learning of your motivations for applying.
We anticipate that interviews will take place on the 7th, 8th, and 9th of January and the evaluation process will include a written task and an oral interview to be completed by shortlisted candidates. The interviews will be held in our Harare office.
Closing date: 14 December 2025
As a global equal opportunities employer, Sightsavers is committed to embracing diversity throughout our workforce by creating an inclusive environment that reflects the many cultures and locations where we work. Our workforce will be truly representative of all sections of society and we will actively promote the inclusion of individuals with a disability. Sightsavers is a Disability Confident Leader and qualified people with a disability are particularly encouraged to apply.
Sightsavers is an employer that does not tolerate any form of harassment and has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse. All potential candidates will be subjected to rigorous background checks and controls.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We’re seeking a community-builder to grow our water-testing and river stewardship community across the River Wey catchment and beyond and lead communications for the region and the wider Water Rangers community.
This hosted role at Zero Carbon Guildford (ZCG) supports the River Wey catchment community co-created by Water Rangers, River Wey Trust, and ZCG.
Project overview and objectives
Since 2021, Water Rangers, River Wey Trust and ZERO Carbon Guildford have built a thriving community-led programme across the River Wey catchment. We’re now looking for a special person to better support our volunteer-run river stewardship, to deepen community engagement and coordinate actions that support healthier rivers and their ecosystems.
About the role
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Contract: 12-month fixed term, potential to extend
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Hours: 4–5 days/week (0.8–1.0 FTE); includes planned evening/weekend work for events/training. Willing to consider 3 days/week for the right candidate.
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Salary: £31,553 FTE (can be pro-rated)
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Location: ZERO, Riverside Business Centre, Walnut Tree Close, Guildford, GU1 4UG (some WFH possible). Travel across the entire River Wey catchment (e.g. Guildford, Liphook, Godalming, Alton, Woking and Weybridge).
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Reporting: Employed by Zero Carbon Guildford, Supervised by Water Rangers with support from River Wey Trust
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Start date: As soon as possible
Role purpose and responsibilities
This is a new role, created with the aim of strengthening and growing the successful river stewardship and water testing in the River Wey catchment.
Responsibilities:
Lead community building & volunteer enablement
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Recruit, onboard and train volunteers; supervise interns and support educators/community leaders.
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Deliver and support the delivery of volunteer-run education sessions, Community Lab activities, community pop-ups, and monthly monitoring.
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Create resources, project work plans and training assets; run training workshops; shadow/coach volunteers; manage rotas and recognition.
Lead communications
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Plan and deliver communications for river stewardship activities, water monitoring tools, and community events across social, web, newsletters, and press.
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Write compelling copy and create on-brand graphics, videos, posters, and slide decks.
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Tell impactful stories from the Wey and share across River Wey Trust, Water Rangers and ZCG channels.
Partnerships & recognition
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Act as a key contact across the Wey Landscape Partnership and align activities with shared priorities.
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Provide stewardship and basic impact reporting to sponsors.
Fundraising & reporting
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Support and lead fundraising efforts (grants, sponsorship, donor engagement).
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Track metrics (volunteers trained, sessions delivered, audiences reached, data logged, funds raised) and produce partner/funder updates.
Person Specification
We’re looking for someone with a combination of strengths in communications and community building and a willingness to learn. You should be self-motivated, organised, people-centred, and partnership-minded. Having a passion for the environmental and rivers is integral, but you don't need to be a water/river expert. You’ll need access to a vehicle for those events that can’t be reached on public transport (mileage will be reimbursed).
Essential skills & experience
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Communications: ability to write compelling copy and produce simple, on-brand visual materials.
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Community building: experience enabling volunteers, educators, or community groups.
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Training/facilitation: confident delivering workshops, onboarding sessions, or group activities.
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Programme coordination: experience delivering community, charity, education, or engagement projects.
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Organisational skills: able to plan, prioritise and manage multiple strands of work independently.
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Relationship building: comfortawble working with partners, local groups, or businesses.
Desirable skills & experience
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Previous experience in the charity sector.
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Fundraising or sponsorship experience (grant writing, donor engagement, or reporting).
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Experience managing budgets, project resources, and impact reporting.
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Experience in community science, citizen science, water science, biodiversity or environmental engagement.
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Digital/content skills: Canva/Adobe, Google Workspace, WordPress, Mailchimp, basic video editing.
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Experience running social media campaigns.
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Understanding of safeguarding/DBS considerations.
What success looks like (first 6–12 months)
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Growing reach and local visibility with strong, place-based stories.
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Monthly monitoring and regular schools/community engagements where volunteers can take help take the lead.
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£10k secured via grants and/or sponsorship (e.g. testing sites sponsored or grant secured, with support of supporting organisation mentorship).
Benefits
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Travel expenses for work beyond your normal place of work.
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Expenses for work-related communications.
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Pension contribution.
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Annual leave: 25 days plus bank holidays (pro rata for part-time employees).
Inclusive Recruitment Statement
At Zero Carbon Guildford we believe diversity makes us stronger. We’re passionate about creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive and be their authentic self. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including (but not limited to) race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, and socioeconomic status.
Research shows that some candidates may self-select out of applying if they don’t meet 100% of the listed criteria. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we still encourage you to apply—you may be the right person for the job.
Privacy
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How to apply
Please include a cover letter with your CV.
Interviews: week commencing 12th January 2026 (evening/weekend slots may be offered).
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The internships positions are for a 6-Month basis starting between either January - July or July - December.
This is a unique opportunity to contribute and gain insight into L&W’s high-impact research, policy, and campaigning activity across all areas of our Strategic Plan. You will be responsible for participating in our programme of research, as well as proactively supporting other colleagues across the organisation.
Duties and Responsibilities
Your principal duties and responsibilities will be to contribute to L&W’s research programme across a range of high-profile and time-critical projects for government, trusts and foundations and other funders. Suitable candidates should demonstrate a commitment to equality and diversity throughout the conduct of their duties.
Assist the L&W research team with qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis. This may involve review and analysis of national and local data sources, recruitment for qualitative research, conducting depth interviews and focus groups with service users, staff and other stakeholders, and managing and analysing data.
- Carry out literature and evidence reviews, including identifying relevant research evidence, appraising the quality of evidence and writing up key findings.
- Support income generation, in collaboration with other Learning and Work staff, including contributing to the preparation of research proposals.
- Work as part of research project teams and actively participate in project meetings.
- Assist in other tasks to support the work of the research team as required. This will involve some research administration.
- Proof-reading reports, events programmes and marketing material for clarity and accuracy to ensure they meet our high quality standards.
- Demonstrate a commitment to equality of opportunity.
About You
Essential
- Degree in a relevant subject (e.g. social sciences, economics, research methods, etc) or equivalent qualifications or experience in a research capacity.
- Experience of writing for external publication e.g. websites, reports, newsletters.
- Experience of undertaking qualitative and/or quantitative data collection and analysis
- Accuracy and attention to detail, and ability to show initiative and work independently.
- Excellent understanding of Microsoft Office suite (in particular, Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
- Ability to work to deadline and manage multiple, competing priorities.
- Experience of working with vulnerable groups
- A commitment to the values of Learning and Work Institute
Desirable
- Understanding of a range of research and evaluation methodologies and methods.
- Understanding and interest in a subject area of relevance to L&W: adult learning, skills and employment policy and/or practice.
- Experience of working with vulnerable groups
Benefits
-Salary of £25,878 Leicester or £28,475 London pro rata per annum (Living Wage)
- 27 days' holiday, of which 3 are shutdown days in addition to public holidays. This will be prorated based on length of contract.
- Generous company pension scheme with 8% employer contribution
- Group Life Assurance 3*salary
- Hybrid working (with 40%-60% of your time in the office)
- Flexible working practices
- Employee Development Scheme
- Retailer Discounts
- Enhanced occupational maternity, adoption, paternity and shared parental pay
- Enhanced occupational sick pay
- Eye care scheme and flu jab reimbursement benefit
- Employee Assistance & Wellbeing Programme
- Gold award in Investors in People
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Bring your drive and passion to lead CPRE London towards its vision of a greener city and manage its strategic direction and delivery. This is a rare, part time opportunity to lead an organisation at the cutting edge of policy regarding green spaces and the environment, housing and planning. You will manage a small but motivated team of staff and dedicated volunteers. We are looking for candidates with the confidence to pitch for new funding and prioritise projects, coupled with a track record of liaison work across the environmental space ideally drawing on a background in planning.
CPRE London is a leading environmental charity in the capital, an independent charity and the London regional branch (1 of 42) of the national CPRE organisation, ‘The Countryside Charity’.
The focus of our campaigning is to make London a well-planned, greener, climate-resilient and nature rich city, which benefits everyone.
Skills in leadership, oversight of income and expenditure, communication, negotiation, and project management are needed to run our operations. In addition to leading CPRE London you will also work closely with a supportive board of trustees.
Currently at the exciting stage of developing the London Tree Ring project, additionally we are involved in many more initiatives such as Healthy Streets Scorecard and GoParksLondon and supporting local campaigns to protect our precious green spaces from development.
Further details available on our website: Get Involved: Jobs and Volunteering Tab.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are looking for a committed individual with strong experience of working with vulnerable women to provide essential, tailored casework support for residents living in Ella’s’ safe house accommodation. You’ll need to be caring and professional, passionate about the vision and mission of Ella’s, and able to maintain and develop strong partnerships with other community organisations and groups, both locally within boroughs and London-wide. The ideal candidate will be welcomed into a small but dynamic organisation, supporting and empowering women to recover from the trauma they’ve been through, and build lives that are safe and free.
Special conditions
● You will be asked to provide a basic DBS check.
● Due to the nature of this work, this role is for women only.
● The postholder is expected to take part in the out of hours on-call service.
● Ability and willingness to work flexibly, and at other Ella’s locations.
Two reasons why you should join Ella’s
1. You will make a difference: Ella’s is a London-based organisation working with women who have survived trafficking and sexual exploitation. Join us, and be a crucial part of ensuring survivors have all they need to recover and build lives that are safe and free.
2. You will work in a great place: We are a passionate, growing organisation. Of our staff, 100% say they would recommend Ella’s as a place to work. As a team, we are strong, women-led, authentic, professional, fun and supportive of one another.
Job description
The purpose of this role is to provide essential, tailored casework support for residents living in Ella’s’ safe house accommodation. The main responsibilities of this role are:
● Provide one-to-one support for safe house residents This includes ensuring that survivors understand their rights and that these are met, coaching survivors to identify and work towards their personal goals, supporting survivors to access appropriate services/treatment providers and ultimately be supported into independence.
● Manage social work students, placements and interns.
● Maintain and develop borough related relationships.
We are looking for a passionate individual who has strong experience of working with vulnerable women, is aligned with the vision and mission of Ella’s and can maintain and develop strong partnerships with other community organisations and groups, both locally within boroughs and London-wide. The ideal candidate will be welcomed into a small but dynamic organisation, supporting and empowering women to recover from the trauma they’ve been through, and build lives that are safe and free. The role also offers opportunities to contribute to the direction and vision of Ella’s.
Key tasks
Casework provision
● Provide high quality casework support to residents (housing, financial, legal, mental health, and physical wellbeing support)
● Support survivor empowerment to speak out and self-advocate
● Carry out regular risk assessment with survivors and respond to any safeguarding concerns as per Ella’s’ safeguarding procedures
● Provide day-to-day support and build trusting relationships with the service users
● Be sensitive to the rapidly changing emotional and physical needs of the service users and respond accordingly
● Manage all paperwork, processing any personal data in accordance with Ella’s’ policies and procedures
● Ensure casenote records are recorded within 24 hours of each service user contact using Ella’s’ case management system
● Assist service users with administrative tasks as required: reaching out to supporting agencies, booking appointments, form-filling, and attending appointments
● Assume an advocacy role during external appointments, if required
● Assist in writing covering letters and support letters to compliment service users’ application forms, advocate for the service user in specific needs, or to keep other organisations updated as required
● Research the requirements for benefit applications and assisting service users to complete (as required)
● Liaise effectively with other agencies involved in the care or support of service users to ensure their needs are sufficiently met
● Manage referrals and new intakes
● Help create survivor led support plans
● Work collaboratively with other accommodation caseworkers
● Encourage and supporting survivors to attend sessions and activities inside and outside of Ella's
Volunteer coordination
● Oversee social work students and/or interns placed within the safe house, with support from the service manager
● Ensure relevant policies and procedures are upheld by self, all volunteers and visitors who come into contact with survivors
● Adhere to and ensure all students and interns have a good knowledge of Ella’s’ casework management forms and recording systems and oversee the consistent use of these
● Provide regular supervision to students and interns Safeguarding, and health and safety
● Work in collaboration with the Safehousee and Facilities Manager
● Ensure all major incidents, accidents, safeguarding concerns or potential hazards are managed, reported and recorded according to Ella’s’ policies and procedures
● Participate in the identification and assessment of risks and implement agreed working procedures to minimise their impact; writing risk assessments as required
● Promote awareness of health and safety amongst service users, including those who use emergency/on call systems, fire prevention and control systems as necessary
● Ensure the location confidentiality of Ella’s’ premises to protect survivors and safeguard staff and volunteers
● Participate in any relevant Safeguarding training and keep up to date with any changes to Ella’s’ safeguarding policies and procedures
Accommodation and risk management
● Run regular house meetings and house outings for residents
● Support residents with housing benefit and service charges
● Manage all paperwork in the premises, processing any personal data in accordance with Ella’s’ Data Protection Policy and procedures
● Handle emergency situations calmly and professionally
● Ensure all safety and security procedures are followed to keep self and others safe
● Maintain a safe and secure working environment
● Ensure the location confidentiality of Ella’s’ premises to protect survivors and safeguard staff and volunteers
Other/general duties
● Develop strategic partnerships with local agencies working within the Violence Against Women and Girls sector and other local organisations or businesses that could enrich the work of Ella’s
● Take part in the out of hours on-call service
● Attend any training required for the role, keeping up to date with any developments and changes within the sector
● Represent the work at Ella’s with integrity at all times
● Adhere to all of Ella's policies and procedures at all times
● Be an active member of the organisation, attending any team meetings that are required and contribute to Ella's’ strategic goals and input into its direction of growth
● Attend monthly supervision with the service manager and keep in regular contact
● Manage all paperwork, processing any personal data in accordance with Ella’s’ policies and procedures
● Support Ella’s’ fundraising and external communications by assisting with the gathering of stories, data and so on
● Complete any other duties as directed by the service manager which are within the scope of the role
See attachments for Person Specification and how to apply
Our mission is to ensure survivors of trafficking and exploitation have all they need to recover and build lives that are safe and free.
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At Rights & Security International (RSI), we are seeking a Northern Ireland Human Rights Officer to lead our work on racial justice, protesters' rights and other human rights in Northern Ireland. We are a London-based international human rights charity that promotes respect for the rights of all people when governments act in the name of 'national security'.
** You must be based in Belfast or Derry/Londonderry and have a right to work in the UK. **
We have been promoting justice, transparency and equality in Northern Ireland for 35 years – ever since our founding. The successful candidate will help us strengthen our new local projects on racial justice, ending xenophobia and Islamophobia, and defending the human rights of peaceful protesters. We have done research and other work in NI on these issues for several years and aim to become even more impactful.
The successful candidate will also help us ensure that justice processes for harms committed during the conflict often described as ‘the Troubles’ meet international human rights standards.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a welcoming team of highly dedicated staff who embrace human rights for all people.
This position reports to the Freedom of Expression and Belief Team Leader.
Person specification:
RSI is looking for a passionate and detail-oriented candidate who is based in Belfast or Derry/Londonderry and has:
· At least an undergraduate degree in law, social sciences, human rights, journalism, or another relevant field.
· Demonstrable experience in anti-racism, anti-Islamophobia or migrants’ rights work.
· Strong knowledge of NI-based networks on equality, migrants’ rights, gender-related rights or similar issues.
· Strong research and writing skills.
· Experience advocating with decision-makers about human rights protections.
· Working knowledge of the peace process in Northern Ireland.
· Effective project and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing deadlines and complex long-term projects.
· A strong commitment to equality, diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace.
Responsibilities:
· Convening and directing a network of groups interested in expanding and upholding the rights of peaceful protesters in Northern Ireland.
· Researching issues related to racism, xenophobia and Islamophobia in NI and potentially across the island of Ireland.
· Scrutinising Northern Ireland’s transitional justice processes, in collaboration with victims, survivors, families and their representatives.
· Reviewing legal and policy developments in Northern Ireland, making recommendations on strategic RSI interventions.
· Engaging with elected officials and other decision-makers on issues within RSI’s mandate.
· Any other tasks as designated by the supervisor or Executive Director.
RSI strives to be diverse, equitable and inclusive. We treat all staff and interns like team members and encourage everyone to bring their full selves to work. We welcome applications from candidates from groups that have historically been underrepresented in the human rights, legal or policy fields, and/or who are from communities that have been directly impacted by the issues we address in our work. We also welcome applications from people who are re-entering the workforce after time away. All applications are considered on an equal-opportunity basis. Should you require reasonable assistance for the completion of your application, please contact us via the email address listed on our website.
We offer flexible working hours. This position is remote but will require occasional travel to meetings and events in Northern Ireland, as well as occasional travel to our office in London.
Please note that we are only able to respond with feedback to shortlisted candidates.
By submitting your application, you consent to our processing and retention of your personal data to the extent, and for the time period, necessary to consider the application. We will keep your application on file for no more than six months.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Could you be our new Service Manager?
Who we’re looking for
Are you dynamic and resourceful? Are you motivated by helping people to help themselves? Can you enthuse a volunteer team to support people experiencing complex and emotionally demanding issues? We’re seeking a Service Manager to maintain and develop our remote services from our office in Nottingham.
You will be an excellent communicator, as well as a practical, well organised and hardworking individual, preferably with experience in the voluntary sector or equivalent transferable experience.
Reporting to the Head of Service Delivery, you will be responsible for recruiting, training and supporting volunteers to deliver a service to Litigants in Person, facilitating day-to-day operations, and building and sustaining relationships with key contacts at our partner university and the national court service, as well as providing line management to our Volunteer Support Coordinator.
This post is funded by The National Lottery Community Fund
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for a dynamic, people-focused individual who is passionate about empowering volunteers and strengthening community engagement. You’ll combine excellent interpersonal skills with strong organisational abilities and bring both strategic thinking and hands-on experience to the role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Use your strategic human resource leadership skills to help bring freedom from slavery and violence.
At IJM, we’re seeing the impossible become reality: entire justice systems transformed, violence reduced by up to 85%, and thousands of lives transformed. Now we’re stepping into a new season—scaling to rescue and protect millions.
To get there, we’re looking for an HR Business Partner to support the growth of our Programme Offices and Advancement Offices in Europe and Africa. You will serve as a bridge between regional and global leaders, ensuring we are aligned to our ambitious global mission and priorities. You will develop a strategic HR function for the region that supports talent acquisition and development, embeds our culture of agility and partnership, data-driven decision-making and spiritual formation.
You will bring outstanding HR business partnering experience at progressively senior levels, ideally within complex, matrixed and global organizations, a passion for justice and a mature Christian faith.
If you’re ready to put your strategic HR leadership skills to work so that all may be free, please see the job pack attached and prayerfully consider joining us. Closing date 7th January.
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Programme Support & Knowledge Director
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Location: The role can be based in the London, United Kingdom, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Nigeria, Ghana and Rwanda, subject to right to work eligibility in the respective countries.
UK hybrid working – a minimum of 40 % of working time is spent face-to-face (London office, external meetings or travel). 60/40 hybrid working at WaterAid means roughly three days wherever you work best and two days together in person.
Salary: Salaries and benefits will vary in line with the location of the successful candidate and depending on experience.
UK: £75,916 - £79,912 per year with excellent benefits.
Ethiopia: ETB 13544181 - 19864798.8 per year with excellent benefits.
Tanzania: TZS 217215222.3 - 304101311.22 per year with excellent benefits.
Nigeria: NGN 81860262.3 - 106418340.99 per year with excellent benefits.
Ghana: GHS 1200723 - 1681013 per year with excellent benefits.
Rwanda: RWF 95234280.3 - 133327992.42 per year with excellent benefits.
Salaries and benefits for other countries will vary in line with the location of the successful candidate and depending on experience.
Change starts with water. Change starts with you.
Every day, millions of people live without clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene. WaterAid exists to change that – for everyone, everywhere. Join us, and your energy will help unlock people’s potential and create a fairer future.
About WaterAid
We’re a global federation driven by one vision: a world where everyone, everywhere has clean water, sanitation and hygiene by 2030. Powered by our values of Respect, Accountability, Courage, Collaboration, Integrity and Innovation, we work alongside communities, partners and supporters to make change happen.
About the team
The Programme Support & Knowledge (PSK) team is a critical and dynamic unit within WaterAid UK’s International Programmes Department (IPD), working across 17 countries in Africa and Asia. PSK is a diverse and motivated group of over 20 technical specialists and advisors committed to bringing sustainable WASH to the world’s poorest and most marginalised people.
About the role
As our Programme Support and Knowledge Director, you will play a key role in delivering our mission by providing strategic leadership to the PSK team and the wider IPD, as part of the department’s SMT. You will also input into organisation-wide initiatives, external collaborations and global networks to drive sustainable change.
In this role, you will:
- Provide strategic and technical leadership to WaterAid UK’s programmes
- Lead the Programme Support & Knowledge Team
- Lead programme learning and knowledge management
- Oversee programme support and capacity development
- Support fundraising, external engagement, partnerships and communications
- Champion WaterAid’s commitment to equity, inclusion and safeguarding.
Requirements
To be successful, you will need:
- Extensive and deep experience in WASH development across multiple contexts
- Strong technical WASH skills – e.g. sustainable rural and /or urban water supply service delivery and management, climate resilient WASH,
- Systems-thinking capability to support transformational WASH programming
- Proven ability to lead strategic, impactful initiatives in large organisations
- Strong understanding of planning, monitoring and evaluation in development
- Experience in knowledge management, learning and capacity development
- Proven experience of developing propositions and donor engagement and
- A track record of leading high-performing teams and supporting change
Although not essential, we’d prefer you to have:
- Working knowledge of French, Portuguese or Spanish
- Experience leading or managing applied research
- Experience establishing and promoting technical standards.
Closing date: Applications close 12:00 PM UK time on December 21st 2025. Interviews may be scheduled on a rolling basis, and the role may close earlier if a suitable candidate is found.
How to apply: Click Apply to complete the pre-screening questions and upload your CV and cover letter.
Can I use Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology in my application?
At WaterAid, we strongly advise against using AI technology at any stage of the recruitment process. Our goal is to ensure a fair and transparent process that provides every applicant with an equal opportunity to succeed. We value hearing about your unique experiences and perspectives in your application, and, if shortlisted, during the interview as well.
Pre‑employment screening
To apply for this role, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the respective country. All pre-employment checks will be carried out according to local law and WaterAid’s Safer Recruitment policy. All UK based roles require a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Benefits
As a global organisation, WaterAid is committed to creating an environment where you can thrive and be yourself at your very best. Alongside our inspiring mission and meaningful work, we offer a range of benefits tailored to each country’s context and policies. These will be shared during the process
Our Global Commitment:
Our people promise
We will work with passion and focus to make sure everyone everywhere has clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene. WaterAid is a place of purpose – where people have a real commitment and shared responsibility for the impact we have. We are a global community with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, motivated by inspiring, stimulating work. We are determined to be a place where people feel safe and able to contribute their voice and truly live our values.
Equal Opportunities
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, beliefs, customs, traditions, ways of life and status. This includes, but is not limited to, race, ethnicity, caste, colour, gender, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth, disability status, neurodiversity, age, marital and family status, sexual orientation and gender identity, health status, place of residence, economic and social situation.
Safeguarding
We are committed to protecting everyone we come into contact with. We have a zero- tolerance approach to abuse of power, privilege or trust across our global work, and to any form of inappropriate behaviour, discrimination, abuse, bullying, harassment, or exploitation. Safeguarding the people and communities we work with, our staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks (which can include counterterrorism, safeguarding and criminal records checks).
Together, we’ll change the world through water.
Join us and be part of the change !
Our vision is a world where everyone, everywhere has sustainable and safe water, sanitation and hygiene.



Help us tackle health inequalities and support people excluded from care.
You’ll coordinate and deliver DOTW’s (London-based) outreach clinics and national advice line, guiding volunteers and ensuring compassionate, high-quality services for people facing destitution, violence, trafficking, or homelessness.
We’re looking for someone with excellent coordination and advocacy skills, emotional resilience, and experience supporting vulnerable groups. You’ll lead with empathy, think on your feet, and keep service users’ safety and dignity at the heart of everything you do.
We offer clinical supervision, wellbeing support, and training in trauma-informed and safeguarding practice.
We warmly welcome applicants with lived experience of migration, homelessness, or exclusion from health services.
We work tirelessly to empower excluded people to access healthcare.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.


