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- Do you have a passion for designing digital experiences that are inclusive, engaging, and driven by real user needs?
- Are you confident shaping product vision and leading design from discovery to delivery?
- Do you enjoy turning research, data, and user feedback into elegant and practical design solutions?
- Are you ready to use your skills to improve access to post 16 education through innovative digital platforms?
Then this could be the role for you.
Learning on Screen is looking for an experienced and creative Digital Product Design Lead to shape the design vision and user experience of our flagship platforms—Box of Broadcasts (BoB) and TRILT. Working closely with our CEO, Digital Development Lead and commercial team, you will lead end-to-end design across products, ensuring usability, accessibility and long-term value for educators and learners across the UK. You will combine product thinking with strong UX/UI design skills to create services that are user-first, research-informed, and strategically aligned.
Role Overview
Job title: Digital Product Design Lead
Salary: £41,600 (£52,000 FTE)
Hours: 28.8 hours/week (4 days, 0.8 FTE)
Contract: Permanent
Location: Remote
Reports to: CEO
What you will be doing
- Leading the design strategy and user experience for our flagship platforms
- Translating organisational and user needs into clear design requirements and user journeys
- Creating prototypes, wireframes, and high-fidelity designs using tools like Figma or Adobe XD
- Conducting user research, usability testing, and data analysis to guide decisions
- Collaborating with the Digital Development Lead to ensure designs are technically feasible and scalable
- Contributing to product planning and maintaining the design backlog
- Embedding accessibility (WCAG), design systems, and inclusive practices into all outputs
- Working across teams to align product delivery with organisational goals
What we are looking for
- Proven experience leading UX/UI design for digital platforms
- Strong understanding of user-centred design, accessibility, and inclusive digital practices
- Confidence working across the full product lifecycle—from discovery to delivery
- Visual design and prototyping skills using Figma, Adobe XD or similar
- Experience collaborating with technical and non-technical colleagues in agile teams
- Ability to balance user insight, technical feasibility, and business strategy
- Excellent communication, documentation, and storytelling skills
- Comfortable working independently in a remote-first environment
Bonus if you have:
- Experience designing for AWS-hosted or scalable platforms
- Familiarity with education, streaming, or licensing environments
- Understanding of the UK post-16 education landscape
- Experience in the charity or public sector
- Interest in audiovisual media and its educational potential
This is a brilliant opportunity to lead meaningful design work on platforms that power teaching, learning, and research—while working in a flexible and mission-driven organisation.
About us
Learning on Screen is a membership organisation that champions the use of moving image and sound in post-16 education. We give educators and learners access to millions of films, TV programmes and radio broadcasts—spanning over a century—and support our members to use this content confidently and creatively. From expert copyright advice to innovative partnerships, we help bring teaching to life and open up new possibilities for learning. If you're passionate about education, media, and meaningful impact, you’ll feel right at home here.
We are on a mission to empower post-16 education worldwide.



- Do you enjoy building robust, well-structured features that improve how people interact with digital platforms?
- Are you confident working across front and back end to deliver accessible, high-quality code?
- Do you thrive in a supportive, agile team where clean delivery matters more than job titles?
- Do you want to play a key role in delivering features that support educators and learners across post 16 education?
Then this could be the role for you.
Learning on Screen is looking for experienced Full Stack Developers to build, maintain and improve our flagship platforms—Box of Broadcasts (BoB) and TRILT. Reporting to the Digital Development (Technical) Lead, you will join a small, agile team focused on accessibility, performance, and continuous improvement. You will take ownership of feature development, write production-ready code, and help shape our cloud-native AWS infrastructure. This is a hands-on role where you will deliver regular feature releases, enhance platform stability, and support secure, user-centred services for post 16 educators and learners.
Role Overview
Job title: Full Stack Developer
Salary: £40,000 (£50,000 FTE)
Hours: 28.8 hours/week (4 days, 0.8 FTE)
Contract: Permanent
Location: Remote
Reports to: Digital Development (Technical) Lead
What you will be doing
- Building and maintaining features across BoB, TRILT, and related platforms
- Developing secure, high-quality code across front-end and back-end systems
- Creating responsive, accessible user interfaces and improving usability
- Working in an AWS-hosted environment to support performance and reliability
- Supporting API development, data integrations, and CI/CD pipelines
- Debugging, maintaining, and optimising platform features
- Collaborating with the Digital Development Lead and wider team in agile delivery cycles
- Following best practices in documentation, version control, and secure development
What we are looking for
- Proven experience in full stack development using modern frameworks (e.g. JavaScript/TypeScript, Node.js, React)
- Strong understanding of front-end and back-end development principles
- Hands-on experience with AWS services (e.g. Lambda, S3, CloudFront, RDS, CloudWatch)
- Experience working with APIs, databases, and cloud-based deployment pipelines
- A user-focused approach with strong attention to accessibility and interface quality
- Experience working in agile teams and delivering to sprint goals
- A collaborative mindset with strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Bonus if you have:
- Experience building platforms for education or mission-led organisations
- Knowledge of WCAG accessibility standards and inclusive design
- Awareness of GDPR and secure data handling
- Interest in streaming or audiovisual technology
This is a brilliant opportunity to apply your technical skills in a meaningful way—building platforms that support both educators and learners and make a real impact across the UK education sector.
About us
Learning on Screen is a membership organisation that champions the use of moving image and sound in post-16 education. We give educators and learners access to millions of films, TV programmes and radio broadcasts—spanning over a century—and support our members to use this content confidently and creatively. From expert copyright advice to innovative partnerships, we help bring teaching to life and open up new possibilities for learning. If you're passionate about education, media, and meaningful impact, you’ll feel right at home here.
We are on a mission to empower post-16 education worldwide.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: Home-based with regular travel to the Guildford office
Department: Operations
Salary: £39,867 - £44,297 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours
Job Type: Full time
Contract Type: Permanent
There’s never been a better time to join the team at Cycling UK! We have launched an ambitious new strategy – and we want you to be part of it. There are loads of reasons to love cycling, even if you’re not someone who cycles. From cutting pollution, to making us healthier and happier, cycling can help us all thrive.
With our new five-year strategy now underway, CRM is a crucial tool for all functions within Cycling UK, acting as an enabler in maximizing income, attracting and retaining key audiences, and playing a key role in the delivery of successful programmes.
The CRM Services Tech Lead's role is to help ensure that the CRM Services team work as a successful business partner to the other Cycling UK functions as they strive to achieve our strategic goals.
Explore the attached job description for full details on this exciting opportunity. Complete the application form expressing why you are the right candidate for this opening. Focus on gearing your supporting statement to exemplify how your skills and experience match the requirements of the role, directly referring to the person specification. This enables the selection panel to assess your relative strengths against the specified criteria.
We are an inclusive organisation and would particularly welcome applications from candidates from a broad range of backgrounds. We strongly believe that diversity strengthens our work. If you are already passionate about cycling, that’s great, many of us are too! But if you are simply really excellent at what you do, no matter what your background, that is what matters most to us.
The role is home based in the UK, with regular travel to London and partner locations.
Applications close at 9:00am on the closing date shown
Benefits: 27 days holiday bank holidays (pro rata for part time roles), healthcare cash plan, life assurance, paid compassionate leave, enhanced sick pay, Cycling UK membership plus many more staff benefits.
You may have experience in the following: CRM Technical Lead, CRM Solutions Architect, CRM Systems Lead, CRM Engineering Lead, CRM Platform Lead, Lead CRM Developer, Technical CRM Consultant, CRM Integration Lead, etc.
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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!
Contract: 4 – 6 months
Hours: 35
Location: Finsbury Park, London
Starting salary: £84,194 per annum
Closing date: 26th August 2025 (we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications)
Expected date of interviews: Candidates may be interviewed as they apply
Job ref: VA758
This opportunity comes as we ready Freedom from Torture for a new “Tech Futures” agenda and are especially interested to hear from finance leaders with executive level experience of driving digital maturity in a charity finance setting.
You will join a cohesive, welcoming and deeply committed Senior Management Team and provide leadership support for our fantastic Finance, ICT and Estates teams.
At Board level, you’ll have the opportunity to work with the one and only Kate Sayer — our Chair and former partner and co-founder of Sayer Vincent — and with our Treasurer, Tim O’Sullivan-Guy, formerly of the Amnesty International finance team and now Chief Financial Officer at Home House.
Freedom from Torture is a very special charity, helping survivors of torture to rebuild their lives in the UK via our life-saving clinical services and setting the standard when it comes to human rights campaigns uniting survivors of torture and caring people to fight for a world free from torture and the rights of survivors. We were very proud to win the Overall Award for Excellence and the Campaigning & Advocacy award at the 2023 Charity Awards.
This is one of the most rewarding leadership roles imaginable in charity finance.
Please contact visit our website for further details on how to apply.
Please reach out quickly as we are keen to fill the role immediately to ensure outstanding support for our teams
Freedom from Torture is committed to its responsibilities under safeguarding, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure, as well as a need for full employment history and up to date employment references.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Freedom from Torture is an equal opportunity employer. People with lived experience of torture or asylum, from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ individuals and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Salary: £32,000-£36,000
Contract: Full Time
Location: London hybrid – 2 days per week
Closing date: 18th August
Benefits: 30 days holiday per year, plus bank holidays, 5.5% employer pension contributions, flexible working
We have a great opportunity for a Trusts Officer working for a wonderful health charity. This role is an excellent opportunity for someone with Trusts fundraising experience to manage their own portfolio of funders, leading on all stages of the cultivation cycle from prospect identification to stewardship to retain existing supporters and generate new business.
Proactive and tenacious, you will enjoy building relationships with funders via phone and email, using this insight to craft compelling and high-quality funding proposals and update reports which match funder interests.
To be successful as the Trusts Officer, you will need:
- Experience in creating bespoke written proposals and impact reports, with a track record of building and managing a pipeline of funders
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail
- Robust IT skills with experience using a CRM database or equivalent to update and maintain accurate donor information.
If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call Emma and quote the reference 2680EI
Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable charity jobs. We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here.
We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment in the charity sector and partner with you as the leading charity recruitment agency.
If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner.
Temporary Individual Giving Manager – £29.48ph – London
Our charity-sector client is seeking an experienced Individual Giving Manager to join their Fundraising, Engagement & Communications team for approximately 2 months.
This is a hands-on role, leading all aspects of individual giving fundraising (excluding major donors and digital) — from delivering direct mail appeals to managing donor stewardship and supporting key fundraising events. You’ll also oversee the effective use of Salesforce, ensuring data accuracy and GDPR compliance.
The role
Deliver and analyse direct mail and other appeals, including segmentation and trend analysis
Manage the annual church-based appeal and other donor programmes
Lead stewardship for regular givers and mid-value donors (excluding major donors)
Manage trading programmes — merchandise selection, budgeting, fulfilment, and review
Maintain accurate, compliant supporter data in Salesforce
Field supporter enquiries (postal, online, phone) and ensure exceptional donor care
Support events and community fundraising activities across the UK
Monitor budgets and produce reports for senior management
We’re looking for someone with:
Significant experience in individual giving fundraising within the charity sector
Strong knowledge of Gift Aid, GDPR, and data protection
A track record of delivering and evaluating successful fundraising appeals
Excellent project management and organisational skills
Experience using CRM systems (Salesforce desirable)
The ability to work at pace, juggle priorities, and meet deadlines
A proactive, resilient, and detail-focused approach
Contract: Temporary, c. 2 months, full-time
Salary: £53,654 FTE (pro rata) + holiday pay
Location: Primarily office-based in London (some flexibility may be possible)
Start date: ASAP
If you’re an experienced individual giving professional who can quickly hit the ground running, we’d love to hear from you. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so please apply without delay.
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
People Advice Manager
£28.38 per hour + holiday pay
Temporary - 6 months
Mostly remote with some travel to Watford
We're looking for an experienced and people-focused People Advice Manager to join a leading UK charity on a temporary basis for six months. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a dedicated HR advice team, ensuring managers and staff receive high-quality, timely, and business-focused guidance.
You'll be managing a first-point-of-contact HR service, supporting the delivery of expert advice across a wide range of employee relations matters, and helping to drive continuous improvement in systems, processes, and people development.
Key responsibilities
Lead, support, and develop a team of People Partners and People Advisers.
Ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the HR advice service, meeting SLA targets and managing workloads effectively.
Provide guidance on complex ER cases, including sickness, disciplinary, and grievance matters.
Use your professional HR expertise to improve processes, develop knowledge, and enhance service delivery.
Work collaboratively with People Directorate colleagues to review and implement policies and procedures.
Build strong relationships with stakeholders, gathering feedback and implementing service improvements.
Ensure compliance with GDPR and accuracy of HR data.
Oversee case management systems to ensure up-to-date, clear, and accessible records.
About you
CIPD-qualified with significant HR advisory and people management experience.
Strong understanding of UK employment law and HR best practice.
Skilled in building relationships, influencing, and coaching.
Confident in analysing data to inform decisions and improve service.
Experience in developing operational HR services, systems, and processes.
A collaborative leader who motivates and develops their team.
The details
Pay rate: £28.38 per hour + holiday pay.
Contract: 6 months, temporary.
Location: Mostly homebased with some travel to Watford
Start date: ASAP.
This is an opportunity to make a real difference in an organisation committed to ensuring every child a
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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!
The Horserace Betting Levy Board is a UK- based public body that plays a crucial role in supporting British horse racing; one of the country’s oldest and most popular sports.
Operating independently from both government and industry, it funds both smaller local races as well as some of the best-known competitions in the country. In addition, it provides investment in horse welfare, veterinary research, safety and training. Although its work is largely behind the scenes, the organisation plays a vital role in keeping the sport thriving, fair and financially secure.
At present they are looking to appoint an interim Finance Manager to provide maternity cover for the current post holder. Reporting into the Financial Controller, key duties will include:
- Responsible for the preparation of the annual financial statements, liaising with the government parent and NAO as necessary.
- Oversight of the efficient and effective delivery of the transactional accounting function, ensuring all appropriate deadlines are met.
- Assist the Financial Controller with the ongoing review and updating of internal financial controls to ensure best practice throughout.
- Responsible for the preparation of the monthly management accounts, budgets and cash flow forecasting.
The successful candidate will be fully qualified with a strong background in technical accounting. Although an understanding of public sector finance is advantageous, my client is open to candidates from all industries. However, a hands-on nature with a strong attention to detail is essential. Working in a small but successful team, an engaging, can-do attitude is also required.
This role is being offered on a 1-year fixed term contract, with a minimum requirement for 6 days a month in the office.
As the Bid Support Coordinator you will play a pivotal role in helping this organisation diversify their funding streams.
You will:
- proactively research and identify opportunities from devolved authorities, trusts, foundations, international programmes and government sectors.
- Monitor trends in public procurement.
- Support the bid development process by gathering intelligence, analysing funder requirements, and contributing to bid planning and content development.
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders to gather inputs, evidence, and case studies for bid submissions.
- Assist in the preparation of pre-qualification questionnaires (PQQs), expressions of interest (EOIs), and full proposals.
Benefits include:
- 30 days annual leave
- Life Assurance
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Work-life balance flexibility, 1 day in the office a week
- Volunteering leave
This will be an initial 12 month contract with the possibility to be extended or go perm. You will be joining a new team fostering a collaborative and supportive environment. The organisation values inclusivity, openness, honesty and integrity while also striving to be an expert in their field.
Essential criteria:
- Demonstrable experience researching and identifying funding opportunities
- Knowledge of bid writing or grant applications
- Familiar with PQQs and EOIs
- Strong research and analytical skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Highly organised, ability to manage multiple priorities
TPP are always keen to speak with candidates looking to work in the sector so if this role isn’t quite right for you, please do check out our website www.tpp.co.uk and pop your CV over to us!
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
Salary: £35,000 per annum
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Location: Hybrid – 1 day per week in London Victoria office
Closing date: 22nd August
Benefits: 25 days annual leave, workplace pension scheme
We’re thrilled to be partnering with Thrive at Five to recruit a Communications Officer to join their growing team. Thrive at Five is on a mission to ensure every child can thrive and achieve their potential by supporting early childhood development in communities facing the greatest challenges.
In this role, you’ll help raise awareness of Thrive at Five’s work with national partners and stakeholders. You’ll play a key role in identifying and sharing compelling stories that demonstrate Thrive at Five’s impact. Working collaboratively with other internal stakeholders to identify story-telling opportunities, you’ll help shape how Thrive at Five communicates its mission and progress.
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- Demonstrable experience in a communications role, including copywriting and content creation
- Excellent editorial skills and the ability to produce high-quality, audience-appropriate content
- Experience working with websites and CMS
- A collaborative mindset and strong interpersonal skills
- A passion for early years development and alignment with Thrive at Five’s values
If you’re a creative communicator who thrives in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment, we’d love to hear from you.
If you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Ashby Jenkins Recruitment and ask to speak to Harry.
Ashby Jenkins Recruitment is a specialist charity recruitment agency. We are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion and take a relationship-led approach to recruitment in the sector. You can read more about our commitment to diversity on our website.
If enough applications are received, we reserve the right to close the application period early.
Please quote reference 2678HW when applying.
Individual Giving Officer
Salary: £27,000 - £30,000
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Location: Hybrid, minimum 1 day per week in the London office
Closing date: 12th August
Benefits: 25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays (pro rata), pension scheme (following probationary period of three months), Employee Assistance Programme, personal development training opportunities, cycle-to-work scheme, season Ticket Loan Scheme
We have an excellent opportunity for an Individual Giving Officer to join King’s College Hospital Charity. The money the charity raises helps to fund cutting-edge facilities and equipment as well as pioneering research and treatment. In joining them you are joining a team of passionate and hardworking individuals with an excellent culture.
The Individual Giving Officer role has come about due to growth and investment in the team. You will report into the Individual Giving Manager and will help achieve the income target of £1.3 million. You will be given the opportunity to work across all channels (f2f, telemarketing, direct mail and digital) and income streams (regular giving, lottery, in memory and legacy giving). Tasks will include, day to day admin for campaigns; running a direct mail appeal (with income between £10-20K); copy and content creation; research; invoice processing and complaint handling; speaking to donors; liaising with external agencies; and working on the stewardship journey.
There is a wealth of potential in the fundraising team at King’s College Hospital Charity and there is a lot of opportunity for you achieve new things and help shape the direction and future success of their IG programme.
To be successful as the Individual Giving Officer, you will need:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- The ability to produce compelling copy and content
- Prior experience in Individual Giving or Fundraising would be a plus
Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable charity jobs. We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here.
We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment in the charity sector and partner with you as the leading charity recruitment agency.
If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner.
Salary: £43,000 (including £3,000 London Weighting)
Contract: Permanent, Full-time
Location: Flexible, with regular travel to London
Closing date: 18th August
Benefits: 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), cycle to work scheme, employee assistance programme, and more
We are proud to be partnering with the Cystic Fibrosis Trust to recruit a Philanthropy Manager (Major Donors) to join their ambitious Philanthropy and Corporate Partnerships team. The Trust is the only UK-wide charity dedicated to fighting for a life unlimited by cystic fibrosis, and this role is a fantastic opportunity to help drive transformational change for people living with the condition.
In this role, you will manage and grow a portfolio of high-value major donor relationships, securing five-figure and multi-year gifts to support the Trust’s vital work. You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders, Trustees, and volunteers to cultivate new prospects, deliver exceptional stewardship, and develop compelling proposals that align with the Trust’s strategic priorities.
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- A proven track record of securing five-figure gifts from high-net-worth individuals
- Experience designing and delivering high-impact stewardship programmes and events
- Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to influence and inspire at all levels
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strategic thinking and the ability to manage competing priorities
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Ashby Jenkins Recruitment and ask to speak to Harry.
Ashby Jenkins Recruitment is a specialist charity recruitment agency. We are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion and take a relationship-led approach to recruitment in the sector. You can read more about our commitment to diversity on our website.
If enough applications are received, we reserve the right to close the application period early.
Please quote reference 2670HW when applying.
We are looking for a motivated and detail-orientated Health Intelligence Data Assistant to support the collection, maintenance, and analysis of Asthma + Lung UK’s internal and external health intelligence data. This is an excellent opportunity to start or grow a career in health analytics, working alongside experienced data professionals to inform public health strategies and service.
Asthma + Lung UK is the only charity in the UK fighting for everyone with a lung condition, aiming for a world where everyone can breathe with healthy lungs. We fund cutting-edge research, provide advice and support for the 12 million people who will get a lung condition during their lifetime. We also campaign for clean air and for better NHS diagnosis and treatment.
Working within the Research, Data & Insight team, you will support data analysis and insight generation by collaborating with internal teams to understand data needs, assisting in data processing and validation and developing reports and dashboards that support evidence-based decision-making. You will help maintain high data governance standards including accurate documentation, compliant data handling (e.g. GDPR), and contribute to effective data organisation and lifecycle management.
You will also help build data capability across the organisation, empowering colleagues by promoting data literacy, providing tools and training, and fostering a collaborative, learning-focused culture within the Research, Data + Insight team.
As well as a competitive salary, you’ll enjoy a range of benefits including 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), membership of a health cash plan, employee assistance programme, cycle-to-work scheme, interest-free annual season Travelcard loan and pension scheme. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an organisation committed to being the driving force behind the transformation of lung health.
Location: Hybrid working between the Aldgate, London office and home
Salary: £34,000 - £38,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent and full-time
Closing date: 11.59pm Sunday 31 August 2025
Join a dynamic, growing charity that inspires children in disadvantaged communities to grow, cook, and enjoy healthy food. We’re seeking an experienced Programme Manager and child-led educator to lead our national Food Discovery team, ensuring high-quality delivery, strategic growth, and strong advocacy for food education.
You’ll manage a dispersed team, oversee recruitment, training, budgeting, and evaluation, and build partnerships with schools, funders, and sector networks. The role demands excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills, with the ability to travel nationally.
Requirements:
- Proven leadership and programme management experience, ideally in education, community engagement, or food education.
- Strong understanding of safeguarding, health & safety, and working with primary school-aged children.
- Skilled communicator, relationship-builder, and advocate.
- Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
About The Country Trust
The Country Trust believes every child should discover first-hand the connections between the food they eat, their own health and the health of the planet. We are the UK’s leading educational charity on a mission to connect children with the land that sustains us all.
When we don’t understand where food comes from, how it’s grown, or have the chance to spend time outdoors, there’s a significant knock-on effect for our health and the environment. Through nearly 50 years of programme delivery, we know children facing disadvantage often have the most to gain from this connection but are least able to access it.
Through food, farming and countryside experiences, our mission is to empower children to be confident, curious, and create change in their lives and the world around them — so that they and society thrive.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About us:
The King’s community is dedicated to the service of society. King’s Strategic Vision 2029 sets out our vision for the future, shaped around five priority areas: educate to inspire and improve; research to inform and innovate; serve to shape and transform; a civic university at the heart of London; and an international community that services the world. Our ambitious Education Strategy sets out the actions that we must take to transform how we teach, how and where our students learn and how we support them during their time with us.
Within the Social Mobility & Widening Participation Department we believe all young people should be able to have high expectations for their future. This means equal access to education and career opportunities. We run programmes that aim to empower young people and their supporters from under-represented backgrounds to access and succeed at university.
We are part of the Students & Education Directorate, a collection of wide-ranging professional services in place to support King’s students and their education. As a directorate we manage the student lifecycle from application to graduation and beyond, to ensure a coherent and seamless student experience and effective administrative processes, working closely with King’s faculties to do so.
About the role:
As part of our mission to break down barriers to university access and address broader educational inequalities, the Social Mobility & Widening Participation department has developed a dedicated strand of community organising within our work, which is becoming increasingly impactful across King’s and recognised in the sector. Through our Access & Participation Plan 2025–2029, we have made ambitious commitments to expand of this work to improve young people’s educational outcomes and address challenges to university access and broader inequalities.
We work to address local barriers to education such as mental health, pathways to citizenship, access to English language provision and issues around employment and fair wages. We do this through our partnership with South London Citizens. This role leads on the development and delivery of community organising initiatives and supports the wider integration of these methods across King’s. Through community organising, the role empowers school leaders, young people and parents to design, launch and sustain impactful campaigns. The post holder will work closely with Citizens UK organisers and colleagues across King’s to build strong partnerships and drive meaningful change, including engagement in broader, high profile local, regional and national initiatives.
The postholder will use community organising methodology to lead and expand our core community organising programmes which are currently, Parent Power South London, Empoderando Familias (in partnership with Citizens UK) and Empower ESOL. A key focus will be driving the strategic growth of our flagship Parent Power programme into new regions in collaboration with The Brilliant Club, where we have a commitment to support the launch of a new chapter each year through to 2028/29. This initiative empowers parents and carers to engage actively in their children’s education while building strong networks of community organisers who drive meaningful change at both local and national levels. The postholder will act as the main liaison with Citizens UK, The Brilliant Club and work closely with internal key stakeholders to support wider community organising initiatives and deliver training for SMWP staff.
This is an exciting opportunity for candidates who would like to develop their place-based work and use their skills within a university setting.
We encourage applications from candidates who have experience from both within and outside of the Higher Education sector where they can demonstrate the skills needed to succeed in this role.
This is a full time post (35 hours per week), and you will be offered an indefinite contract.
About you:
To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience:
Essential criteria
1. Relevant work experience and/or education: We think a wide range of different work and educational experiences could support you to be successful in this role. Relevant work experience might include work in schools, or charities. Relevant educational experiences might include higher education in a related discipline, professional qualifications or other training.
2. Experience of or demonstrable interest in broad-based community organising.
3. Experience of building relationships with people from a wide range of backgrounds, working in different areas and with different priorities.
4. Evidence of having acted in a leadership role with peers or in local community activities (e.g. organising clubs or societies).
5. Ability to communicate complex and specialist information orally and in writing in a compelling way.
6. Ability to inspire, build relationships and bring people from a range of backgrounds together to deliver short-term projects and to build power.
7. Ability to plan significant projects or areas of work delivered to a high standard.
8. Understanding of the widening participation agenda and/or the role of higher education in social mobility.
Desirable criteria
1. Direct experience of broad-based approaches to community organising.
Downloading a copy of our Job Description
Full details of the role and the skills, knowledge and experience required can be found in the Job Description document, provided at the bottom of the CoreHR webpage (after selecting 'Apply Now' below). This document will provide information of what criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process.
Closing date: 12 September 2025.
Interviews are provisionally scheduled to be held on week commencing 15 September 2025.