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WORKING WITH US

The founder and sponsor of the Harris Federation, Lord Harris of Peckham, opened our first school in 1990. We have, over the past thirty years, implemented ideas and initiatives that have transformed the opportunities of pupils from working class and disadvantaged backgrounds. Harris academies are widely recognised as a force for social mobility. We are immensely proud of the role that our alumni are now beginning to play in the world and of what we believe our current generation of pupils will go on to achieve.

We now have over 50 schools educating more than 40,000 young people across London and Essex, and employ over 5,000 staff across our academies and head office. With the majority of our academies located in areas of high socioeconomic disadvantage, a high-quality education is key to the futures of the pupils we serve.

As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

Our work will impact many generations to come, and our staff come from all backgrounds and walks of life, coming together to inspire young minds. We promote an inclusive culture that embraces the valuable and enriching contribution that all of our community make. We continue to be proactive in uplifting and supporting all voices at Harris.

To discover more about our culture, ethos and what it is like to work here, visit the page.

ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY

We are seeking a proactive and knowledgeable HR Advisor to join our central HR team. You’ll support a group of academies, providing expert guidance on HR policies, employee relations, and workforce initiatives, while contributing to projects that shape the future of education.

This is a dynamic generalist role requiring strong communication, analytical skills, and a collaborative mindset. You’ll be part of a pioneering multi-academy trust known for transforming schools and empowering communities. With access to outstanding CPD, a supportive team, and a culture of excellence, this is a fantastic opportunity to grow your HR career in a purpose-driven environment.

MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Your responsibilities will include:

• Delivery of a generalist HR advisory service to the Federation and our Academies, providing up to date and informed HR guidance and support on HR policies, processes and systems
• Providing professional advice and support to Federation and Academy leaders in all areas of HR practice and employee relations such as grievance, disciplinary, performance management and sickness absence management, escalating complex cases as appropriate to the Head of HR and HR Business Partners
• Supporting the HR Business Partner with organisation change programmes including redundancy, restructuring and TUPE transfers; preparing documents, supporting planning, due diligence completion etc.
• Participating in the development and delivery of HR policy skills workshops for line managers and academy HR
• Assisting with end-to-end employee lifecycle and payroll processes
• Preparing HR documents and create and maintain templates
• Producing management information reports
• Evaluating job descriptions and providing advice and guidance on salary bandings to ensure a consistent and fair approach
• Assisting with the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures

For a full job description, please download the Job Pack.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

You should be able to demonstrate:

• Experience providing generalist HR advice on terms & conditions, application of policies and first line employee relations
• Up-to-date knowledge of employment law & current HR practice
• Qualifications to degree level, or equivalent experience
• At least part qualification to CIPD Level 5 or equivalent by experience with a willingness to study
• Excellent spoken and written communication skills
• Confidence and ability to develop and maintain professional relationships at all levels
• Discretion and diplomacy, with the ability to adhere to confidentiality requirements

For a full job specification, please download the Job Pack.

APPLYING FOR THIS POSITION

If you would like to discuss the opportunity further, or if you have any questions, please contact us via email to arrange a conversation.

Before applying please ensure you download the job pack from our careers website, this will help with completing your application. Please note that we only accept applications submitted online before the closing date.

When applying, you will have the option to import your CV or use a LinkedIn profile which will auto populate the online application. 

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OUR VISION & VALUES

Our vision, from the start, has been to provide the structure and services needed for our schools to amount to more than the sum of their parts, and to free-up our teachers and leaders to focus on one thing and one thing only: the outstanding education of all their pupils. Our young people and communities are at the heart of everything we do. Our core mission has always been to close the educational gap between young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and their peers. Our ambition is one where every child in London, no matter their background, has equal access to high quality education, giving them the same opportunities and potential to succeed.

We know there are many challenges facing our young people and the communities we serve, and that’s why we need determined people like you to help us tackle those inequalities. Whilst each of our academies has their own unique cultures and values; as a whole Federation, we have four core values which are central to successfully achieving our vision: Excellence, Collaboration, Support, and Innovation. We are proud of our values because they guide us in how we work allowing us to achieve the best possible outcomes for our young people, communities, and colleagues.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Safeguarding Notice

The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.

Equal Opportunities

The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

Harris has a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.

You will also have access to a variety of benefits, support programmes and initiatives including:

• Excellent opportunities for continuous professional development and career progression
• Annual performance and loyalty bonus
• Pension scheme (Teachers' Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme) with generous employer contribution
• 26 days' annual leave (inclusive of our Christmas Eve closure day) plus bank holidays, rising to 27 days after 2 years' service, or equivalent for staff on term time contracts
• Harris Wellbeing Cash Plan including cover for routine and specialist healthcare
• Employee Assistance Programme for free and confidential advice
• Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme
• Wide range of shopping, leisure, and travel discounts
• 20% off at Tapi Carpets, exclusive to Harris employees
• Interest-free ICT and season ticket loans

For most non-teaching staff based at our Head Office in East Croydon, we also offer lifestyle friendly working arrangements including flexible start and end times, and hybrid working with two days from home and three days on site.

A Diocesan Finances Review was undertaken in 2025 which resulted in several key changes to financial flows between dioceses and the National Church Institutions. The purpose of this role is to design and implement the process changes, operational arrangements and governance necessary to support new ways of working for the NCIs and Dioceses.

The main change relates to the simplification of the administration of funding in relation to ordained ministry training. Dioceses will contribute to a single Ministry Training Fund which will meet the costs of ordained ministry training (fees, accommodation costs, maintenance and travel expenses), with administration carried out by the National Team, to provide a one-stop-shop for ordinands to understand entitlements, apply for grants and claim expenses. The post holder will be responsible for designing and implementing new technology-enabled processes and ways of working to support the efficient and effective operation of the Ministry Training Fund.

£10 million of funding was provided within the national Church of England's spending plans for 2026-28 to enable detailed analysis and planning to be undertaken (including pilot initiatives) focused on addressing structural overheads in the Church, and opportunities to reduce duplication and complexity. This role will enable appropriate governance processes in relation to the allocation and oversight of these monies.

The Spending plans also incorporate savings targets (£4 million + in 2026-28 and £20 million + by 2029-31) in some key areas relating to Bishops and Archbishops' ministry costs and National Church costs. This role will work with the relevant groups charged with delivering those savings, to ensure adequate oversight and monitoring, and report back to key governance bodies on a regular basis.

Key role requirements

• You will need experience in leading and delivering successful strategic change, improving processes and ways of working within a team and with other teams
• This role can be based in either of our office locations: Bishopthorpe in York, or Westminster in London

What we offer

Your Salary

• A salary of £75,000 per annum, plus age-related pension contributions between 8-15% of salary. We will also match any pension contributions you make up to an additional 3% of your salary.

Your Benefits

• 30 days annual leave plus eight bank holidays three additional days (pro-rated if working part-time).
• We welcome all flexible working arrangement requests. This is looked at in a case-by-case scenario and if this fits within the department's needs. We try to be as flexible as we can in your work pattern to support you with other commitments, and to give a good work-life balance.
• We offer many services and initiatives under our Family Friendly Programme, some of these include enhanced Maternity Leave initiative, Adoption Leave, Paternity Leave, & Shared Parental Leave. Structured induction programme and access to a range of development opportunities including apprenticeships.

• Automatic enrolment and access to Medicash (one of the UK's leading health cash plan providers), providing you with many services including reimbursements of routine dental treatment, optical, specialist consultations, and therapy treatments. Unlimited access to virtual GP & Private prescription service and health & Stress related helplines.

• Access to Occupational Health, and an Employee Assistance Programme 
• Access to the Department of Education Restaurant and Westminster Abbey with a plus-one guest.
• Apply for eligibility for an Eyecare voucher.
• Opportunity to join the Civil Service Sports & Social Club, and get involved in a range of staff networks, groups and societies.

Please note: You must have the right to work in the UK to be considered for the role.

Are you a visionary leader with a passion for volunteer supported services? Do you thrive in dynamic environments and want to make a real difference in the lives of witnesses and onboarding a diverse team of volunteers?

Victim Support is seeking an inspiring leader to join our Witness Service Mobilisation Team as the Head of Volunteering - Witness Service. In this pivotal fixed term role, you will lead the strategic development and operational delivery of the volunteering workstream during the Witness Service mobilisation, ensuring a diverse, skilled, and engaged volunteer workforce that enhances Witness Service delivery. You will develop and implement a volunteering strategy, update operational frameworks, manage risks, and champion diversity and equity goals. You'll also be responsible for engaging volunteers through the transition of the Witness Service, designing recruitment and onboarding strategies, and raising the profile of volunteers both internally and externally.

The role is full-time, flexible working available, fixed term until 31 March 2026.

What We Offer

At Victim Support, we are committed to attracting and retaining the best talent. Our competitive rewards and benefits package includes:

• Flexible Working Options: Including hybrid working.
• Generous Annual Leave: 28 days plus Bank Holidays, with options to buy or sell annual leave.
• Birthday Leave: An extra day off for your birthday.
• Pension Plan: 5% employer contribution.
• Enhanced Allowances: Enhanced sick pay, maternity, and paternity payments.
• Exclusive Discounts: High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment, and leisure discounts.
• Financial Wellbeing: Access to our financial wellbeing hub and salary-deducted finance.
• Wellbeing Support: Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support.
• Inclusive Networks: Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes.
• Sustainable Travel: Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loans.
• Career Development: Ongoing training and support with opportunities for career progression.

About the Role

The role involves working with sensitive and potentially traumatic subject matter and Occasional travel to attend meetings will be required.

As Witness Service Head of Volunteering, you will:

• Create and deliver a Witness Service mobilisation plan delivering the mobilisation project outcomes within the Witness Service volunteering strand.
• Develop and implement a volunteering strategy aligned to organisational and mobilisation priorities inclusive of diversity and equity goals.
• Update operational frameworks and formal volunteer policies.
• Manage risks and issues related to volunteering.
• Communicate and engage with volunteers regarding the transition to Victim Support.
• Design and implement recruitment and onboarding strategies reflecting community diversity.
• Lead and manage the volunteering mobilisation team, providing strategic direction, coaching, and development.
• Collaborate with senior leaders and operational teams to embed volunteering into service delivery and organisational culture.
• Provide expert leadership and advice on volunteer management practices, policies, and systems.
• Represent the Witness Service Mobilisation externally to promote volunteering and build strategic partnerships.
• Oversee volunteer engagement initiatives, including recognition programmes and forums.
• Provide regular reports to governance boards and senior leadership teams on progress, challenges, and volunteer metrics (recruitment, retention, training completion)

You will need:

• Proven experience in developing volunteer strategies
• Experience in data analysis and impact reporting
• Expertise in designing and delivering diverse volunteer management, systems and policies
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
• Budget management and financial accountability
• Knowledge of the funding landscapes, and regulatory frameworks
• Emotional intelligence, empathy, and the ability to influence and inspire

About Us:

Victim Support is an independent charity dedicated to supporting people affected by crime and traumatic incidents in England and Wales. We put them at the heart of our organisation and our support and campaigns are informed and shaped by them and their experiences.

Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.

At Victim Support, we're proud to celebrate diversity and create a workplace where everyone feels they belong. We're committed to being an antiracist organisation, and we actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those from Black and Asian and other minoritised communities.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria. We are also happy to make reasonable adjustments during the selection process.

How to apply:

To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.

• Shortlisting 06-10-25.

• Applicants will need to be available for interview on 13-10-25

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date. If you have already registered & started an application, then we will contact you to advise of the amended closing date wherever possible.

With fresh 10-year ambitions and a focus on supporting the organisation’s growth, it’s an exciting time here at Whale and Dolphin Conservation. We are looking for a passionate and experienced fundraiser to join our Individual Giving team. 

Our supporters are the reason we can work to create a world where every whale and dolphin is safe and free. Working within the Development & Outreach department, the Individual Giving team uses a wide variety of activities to recruit new supporters and ensure that our current supporters know just how important they are.

Leaving a gift in their Will is likely the biggest and most important gift someone will give. From creating supporter journeys which lead to new legacy pledges to looking after legacy pledgers, and educating the organisation on the importance of legacies, you will be responsible for leading on our Legacy programme. You’ll also use data-driven insight, segmentation, and testing to maximise income from appeals, regular gifts and one-off cash donations. You will help to maintain and review our retention and stewardship strategy and ensure that our donors’ needs are fulfilled to create best possible supporter experience.

We welcome people from all backgrounds and value diversity – different voices and perspectives make our mission stronger. If you’re enthusiastic, open-minded, and ready to learn, we want to hear from you. We look forward to welcoming you to our ambitious team.

Centre 404 is a thriving charity with a proud history of supporting people with learning disabilities and their families. Based in North London, we currently work across eight London boroughs. We are looking for an effective, innovative and highly organised Executive Assistant to support our Chief Executive and help us drive forward our mission to empower people with learning disabilities and their families.

 About the Role

 · As Executive Assistant to the CEO, you’ll play a pivotal role in enabling effective leadership and governance across the organisation. You’ll manage the CEO’s schedule, communications, and stakeholder relationships, while also supporting the Board of Trustees and coordinating key governance activities.

· You’ll be a champion of digital tools, using AI and Microsoft 365 to streamline workflows, enhance internal communications, and maintain our SharePoint system. Your work will also contribute to fundraising efforts and donor engagement, helping us build strong external partnerships.

Key Responsibilities

 · Provide high-level executive support to the CEO, including diary management, correspondence, and project coordination.

· Organise and service Board and committee meetings, including minute-taking and governance administration.

· Support the Senior Management Team with meetings, reporting, and operational tasks.

· Oversee SharePoint and internal systems to improve collaboration and document management.

· Assist with fundraising events, donor communications, and wider organisational initiatives.

About You

 · Proven experience in a PA/EA role supporting senior leadership and Boards.

· Excellent organisational and communication skills.

· Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, Excel, SharePoint).

· Experience using AI tools to enhance productivity.

· Strong understanding of confidentiality and data protection.

· Knowledge of the charity sector and governance requirements is desirable but not essential.

· Familiarity with AI tools like Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, or Notion AI

Why Join Us?

Centre 404 is a vibrant, values-driven charity committed to inclusion and empowerment. You’ll be part of a supportive team, with opportunities for training and development—especially in digital and AI tools. Evening and weekend work may occasionally be required, with time off in lieu provided.

Closing Date - Monday 22nd September 2025

35 hours per week

Teddington, London Borough of Richmond

Ruils is run by, and for, disabled people. We exist to remove the barriers that prevent disabled people from living independent lives. Our vision is a society where all individuals have choice and control to live independently. We provide information, advice, advocacy, befriending and activities to our clients and their families.

We work with the Richmond General Practice Alliance (RGPA) and our local Primary Care Networks to deliver personalised care services: Social Prescribing and Proactive Anticipatory Care (PAC). This allows GPs and other health care professionals to refer patients to a Link Worker or Care Coordinator, who can work with the individual and connect them with services and activities in their community. We have a team of 15 Link Workers and Care Coordinators spread throughout the borough and in this role you will lead and manage the team.

The NHS Plan also highlighted the need to focus on the prevention of long-term conditions and reduce health inequalities faced by sections of society. You will also lead the delivery of ‘Health in Your Hands’ and a Community Health and Wellbeing Programme, which focuses on targeting localities that are facing health inequalities due to high levels of social deprivation.

You may currently be:

• Social Prescribing Link Worker looking for career progression
• Working in the voluntary sector and looking for career progression into a management role
• An allied professional with knowledge of personalised care services
• An experienced manager looking for a new opportunity in the field of health and social care.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Leading and motivating a team of professionals with differing skills and experience to deliver high quality services meeting Key Performance Indicators.
• Being a key member of the Charity’s leadership team able to consider and discuss the wider aspects of the charity outside of your own direct responsibilities.
• Working with the RGPA contract manager and the CEO to set and monitor targets for each project/service and identifying and resolving any issues that arise.
• Strong project management skills – able to set up projects, processes and communicate these clearly to the wider team.
• Creating coherent and comprehensive reports for stakeholders by analysing and collating data from different sources.
• Working on your own initiative and with minimum day to day supervision to achieve agreed goals and targets.
• Attending meetings and events, communicating effectively with a variety of individuals including health professionals and other organisations in the voluntary sector.
• Being responsible for the recruitment, selection, induction and training of new permanent or temporary staff.

What we can offer you:

• A vibrant and interesting work environment – every day is different
• An experienced and supportive leadership team
• Training and development opportunities
• Flexible working
• Kind and caring colleagues who work as a team
• A cycle to work scheme
• An employee assistance programme (EAP)

We operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme; we will guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post. Please state in a cover letter if you wish us to consider you for this guaranteed interview scheme.

To apply for the role, please send your CV and covering letter outlining how you meet the key requirements for the role (as outlined above). If you would like a full Job Description to aid your application, please request this, as detailed in 'How to Apply'.

Closing date: 23rd September 2025.

Face-to-face interviews will take place during the week commencing 29th September 2025.

Youth Participation Officer

Fitzrovia Youth in Action is looking for an experienced, passionate and enthusiastic person for our Youth Participation Officer role. If you feel like this is you, we would love to hear from you!

The post holder will manage and develop youth-led community projects in which young people develop their leadership and employability skills through becoming actively involved in their community and participating in self-directed community action. The successful candidate will oversee the development and delivery of several youth-led community projects, primarily the organisation of youth-led community events, but might also include elements of other youth-led activities, such as youth action team, health champions and ambassadors. 

For example, typically, this would involve working with groups of around 10 young people in each cohort and support them to deliver their community event project over a 12-week period.  Examples of events include youth-led football tournaments, street parties and our community Christmas dinner. This post will be part of the delivery team overseeing self-directed community action projects. The post holder may also support drop-in sessions and other activities aimed at engaging young people and referring them onto the youth-led community action programme.

We are elated to be to offer this part time post and continue the social action work with young people.

You can find the role description and persocal spec below. 

To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter (no more then two sides) explaining your experience and why you are suited. 

The Benefits Service within South East London Mind is a well-established offer of support to clients who need to access welfare benefits they are entitled to receive. The service currently provides casework support for people who need to challenge benefits decisions across the three boroughs of Bromley, Lewisham and Greenwich. There is also a cross-area team of volunteers who assist with form filling and all aspects of the assessment process.

We are looking for a Benefits Service Manager with significant experience of working within welfare benefits. You will have a good understanding of the needs of people with mental health problems and the links with welfare issues. You will take responsibility for the quality of support the team deliver to ensure it is robust and accountable. We hope to be able to extend our offer of support in the future so it will be important you have an interest in developing the service.

Applicants should have previous experience of thinking strategically to develop a service and of managing a team to deliver the support. An ability to work independently but collaboratively, to be proactive and show initiative is essential for this role.  

Successful applicants will be expected to undergo an Enhanced Level Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Closing date: Sunday 28th September (11:59pm)

Likely interview date: Friday 10th October

We encourage early applications as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications.

About Us

SEL Mind supports people with mental health problems and dementia in the boroughs of Bromley, Greenwich, Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark. We are proud of our diverse workforce and know that our organisation is made stronger by the variety of backgrounds, experience, and ideas within it. We promote a culture of inclusion and representation, and are working hard to build a workforce that even better reflects the communities we support.

SEL Mind is somewhere that you can be your authentic self without fear of discrimination on the grounds of ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, neurodivergence, gender, age, lived experience of mental health problems or anything else that’s part of who you are.

Read more about staff benefits and why staff love working here on our website.

The new role, Corporate Partnerships and Grants Officer is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys combining focused bid writing and research with building strong, lasting corporate relationships.

As a key member of the PLANETS Cancer Charity team, you will identify and secure new funding opportunities from corporate donors, foundations, and grant-making bodies.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Corporate Fundraising and Engagement: Establish and maintain strong relationships with corporate partners and key stakeholders with regular contact, to foster long-term support for PLANETS.  Develop and deliver impactful presentations, attend events, and secure donations through engagement activities.
• Grant Management: Establish and maintain strong relationships with charitable trusts and foundations, and their key stakeholders with regular contact, to foster long-term support for PLANETS.  Manage the grant application process from start to finish, including creating high-quality, persuasive and tailored proposals and applications, tracking deadlines, ensuring compliance with requirements, and delivering progress reports.
• New Business Development: Proactively seek out and secure new corporate partnerships and funding opportunities to expand PLANETS' income streams.
• Stewardship & Reporting: Develop stewardship plans and contact strategies for corporate supporters, ensuring timely updates on project impact and outcomes.
• Celebrating our partners by making sure that they are thanked for any support and receive updates and reports on the charity’s work.
• CRM Management: Maintain accurate records of donor interactions, applications, and reporting timelines in the charity’s CRM system to ensure that we develop longer term relationships and can report fully on corporate and activity.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the Director of Strategy & Finance and wider charity team to ensure fundraising initiatives align with PLANETS' strategic goals.

Together, the charities Sands and Tommy’s have formed a Joint Policy Unit (JPU) focussed on achieving policy change that will save more babies’ lives during pregnancy and the neonatal period and on tackling inequalities in loss, so that everyone can benefit from the best possible outcomes.

The JPU’s mission is to secure policy change that will reduce rates of miscarriage, stillbirth, pre-term birth and neonatal death, and to work to eliminate inequalities in these outcomes.

While there is widespread agreement on the need for change to improve the safety of maternity and neonatal services, what that change looks like is not clear.  To save more babies’ lives we believe that a continued focus is required, and that governments should set new commitments to reduce perinatal mortality and preterm births, focused on matching the best-performing countries in Europe.

This role will be crucial to the continued success of the JPU unit; leading, shaping and coordinating all the unit’s work. 

We are looking for an independent and assertive problem-solver, a policy expert who can manage multiple priorities, take the initiative, lead the national conversation and is as excited as we are about taking the helm of this venture for both of our organisations.

The successful candidate will need to have a substantial track record of effectively leading and implementing national policy and influencing programmes, driving change and achieving the desired impact.

You will have considerable experience across research, data analysis, policy development, public affairs and communications.  Additionally, you will be well-versed in research and data management, including analysing complex data and evaluating policy developments.

Experience of being a member of a senior management team with successful, significant and relevant management and leadership experience is also essential.

Humanitarian Lead - Middle East region

Permanent, Full Time, Hybrid Working (2 days per week in the office)

Amman, Jordan

Salary: Competitive

Applicants must already have the right to work in Jordan, and CV's and application forms should be in ENGLISH ONLY. 

About us

Christian Aid exists to create a world where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty. We are a global movement of people, churches and local organisations who passionately champion dignity, equality and justice worldwide. We are the changemakers, the peacemakers, the mighty of heart.

We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, and recognise the value this brings in forming strong, creative and high performing teams. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, and from those with experience from outside of the voluntary sector. And no, you don’t have to be Christian to work here – we encourage people of all faiths and none to apply. We just ask that everyone lives out our values of dignity, equality, justice and love. We value a good work-life balance, so we’re open to part-time and flexible working. We also offer hybrid working for our office-based colleagues and the option of being a homeworker for most of our roles too. 

About the role

Reporting in to the Head of Impact, the Humanitarian Lead for the Middle East region will play a lead role in setting up new emergency programmes as well as managing existing emergency response programmes across Christian Aid programmes globally but with a primary focus on an agreed set of countries to maximise impact. 

The post-holder will will ensure Christian Aid’s people-centred humanitarian reform advocacy agenda is energetically communicated in relevant regional and country policy forums, so that the humanitarian sector regionally takes visible steps toward more people-centred and locally led humanitarian programming and aligns with organisational values and goals. 

Some of the key responsibilities of the role of Humanitarian Lead are:

• Manage and collaborate on new and existing humanitarian and emergency response programmes internally and externally to maximise impact.
• Manage staff and ensure they perform to a high standard, meeting their objectives with activities integrated with the Country Teams, aligning with organisational values and goals.
• Active engagement in Country Leadership Teams ensuring Christian Aid’s humanitarian mandate is integrated within the wider country strategies in line with “Standing Together”.
• Manage response strategies to ensure plans are in place, funding secured for humanitarian work with budget planning, monitoring and reporting in place ensuring the effective use of these funds and ensure they are high-impact initiatives to maximising impact.
• Deliver humanitarian programmes in a timely and accountable manner meeting the Core Humanitarian Standards (CHS), safeguarding, inclusion and other minimum standards, Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and resilience work, and ensuring high quality and maximising impact. 
• Manage an active engagement in humanitarian programme policy advocacy work at national and international level feeding into the broader Christian Aid advocacy agenda around ongoing and crisis specific issues aligning to organisational values and goals.
• Manage our partners and ensure MCC staff are confident in, committed to and inspired by Christian Aid’s humanitarian signature focus on anticipatory action, cash transfer programming and survivor-led response to maximise impact.
• Deliver technical expertise through collaboration from within and outside Christian Aid is effectively engaged ensuring high quality programming.
• Collaborate and coordinate humanitarian programming within the relevant national and regional mechanisms, UNOCHA, clusters, ACT sisters and well recognised within donor and Civil Society circles and take advantage of opportunities to work harmoniously on humanitarian together programmes.

About you

Who we are looking for:

Essential:

• Fluency in both Arabic and English (written and spoken) is required.
• University graduate or equivalent qualification.
• Significant knowledge of humanitarian issues and best practice in humanitarian action. 
• Significant experience leading both rapid response and chronic emergencies or managing programmes to build resilient communities.
• Significant multi-country humanitarian programme support experience. Experience in the ME is an advantage. 
• Detailed understanding of the CHS, SPHERE and other humanitarian standards.
• Developed ability to equip and encourage staff to take responsibility and promote an empowered working.
• Developed ability to contribute to and work successfully as part of management and cross-organisational teams, with excellent time 
  management and the ability to work with challenging deadlines and to multi task.
• Highly self-motivated with personal resilience.
• Highly developed communication skills in writing and oral, with a fluency in English.
• Developed ability to develop and maintain successful working relationships with a range of colleagues.
• Significant experience of emergency programme cycle management from needs assessment, through funding applications, management, review and evaluation.

Desirable

• Developed skills in facilitation of learning and change processes.
• Management qualification.
• Experience of working with an NGO.

Further information

At Christian Aid we strive to be an inclusive and diverse employer and recognise the value that this brings in helping to build strong, creative and high performing teams.

We are actively encouraging racialised minorities, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people with caring responsibilities, people from low socioeconomic backgrounds, women, and older workers to apply. This is because these groups are under-represented within our teams, especially at senior level, and we recognise and value the contributions members of these groups make to strong, creative and high performing teams. 

We have a strong Christian ethos and we encourage applications from all faiths. Applicants will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of and sympathy with Christian Aid’s faith identity. 

All successful candidates will require a DBS/police check appropriate to the role and location and a Counter Terrorism Sanction check as part of your clearance for commencing your role with us. We also participate in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.  In line with this Scheme, we will request information as part of the referencing process from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

This role requires applicants to have the right to live and work in the country where this position is based and undertake the role that you have been offered. If you are successful and we make you an offer for the role, we will be required to conduct a right to work check on your immigration status in the UK. We will contact you regarding the documentation you will need to provide to evidence this. 

Royal Star & Garter are a charity that provides loving, compassionate care and support to veterans and their families, both in our Homes and through services that reach into the wider community. Following our recent merger with the Armed Forces charity Care for Veterans in Worthing, we’re looking for a skilled and motivated Fundraising Assistant.

We are looking for someone committed to making a difference to our work and interested in developing a career in fundraising. We welcome experience gained outside the charity sector and are committed to supporting learning and development in this role.

This person must be passionate about delivering high levels of personalised care to a range of donors and have the ability to communicate effectively, while maintaining attention to detail to ensure the smooth delivery of the processes behind donor engagement. You must also be flexible and confident in providing wider support across the fundraising teams within the Royal Star & Garter group.

This is a hybrid role, with two days a week at our Worthing Home to build strong relationships and gain a deeper understanding of our work. There may also be occasional visits to outside events and to Royal Star & Garter’s other Homes as needed.

Purpose of the role

1. To provide excellent customer care to all donors, delivering optimum supporter journeys working effectively with the wider team within the Royal Star & Garter (RSG) group 
2. To manage all associated fundraising payment processes and procedures and work effectively with finance to manage safe and effective banking and reconciliations
3. To provide fundraising support across the department and locations of our services in respect of a range of activities including fundraising events
4. To support the High Value Events & Corporate Manager in time bound projects as and when necessary

Supporter care

• To be proactive in enabling the supporter journey with timely communications (phone, email and letters) and clear stewardship with both existing and new donors
• Ensure effective frontline support and response for donors across a range of incoming systems
• Ensure donation processes and procedures are adhered to and executed in a timely manner, in accordance with guidelines – updating those wherever required with approval by the RSG Fundraising Officer.

 Donations and data entry

• Ensure that the fundraising CRM database is up to date and that supporters contact and financial data is accurate, including creating new records
• Complete weekly banking and allocation tasks in accordance with the approved process, liaising with the finance department to ensure that all batched income is allocated correctly
• Data inputting on the CRM to include: regular giving, importing income from external agencies including CAF and Just Giving, processing Gift Aid and accurately storing declarations
• Filing and management of paperwork, ensuring due diligence and security measures are followed.

Fundraising & volunteer support

• To provide active support to a range of events including: managing participants, sending information, monitoring online giving pages and on the day set up and pack down
• To directly source donated items and contributors to support fundraising events including raffle/auction prizes and coordinating suppliers, stallholders and entertainers 
• Coordinate and communicate with volunteers for events and corporate volunteering days and activities, ensuring they are briefed and supported
• To support any regular mailings or email contact to supporters, assisting with the cleaning and compliance of data once an agreed annual schedule is in place regular.

Other

• To manage all aspects of incoming fundraising post and dedicated inboxes along with outgoing mailings
• Ensure general department are kept up to date including attendance at meetings within RSG group wherever possible
• To be conversant with relevant fundraising legislation and the guidelines of the Fundraising Regulator and the GDPR
• To undertake other duties as may be required and which are consistent with the nature of the role.
   

Knowledge and experience:

• Experience of working in a customer focused environment, preferably within fundraising
• Good working knowledge of CRM database
• Experience of banking processes and consistent financial reconciliation 
• Ability to manage a busy workload meeting deadlines
• Experience of working on own initiative and as part of a team
• Experience of supporting fundraising events, including logistics and on-the-day delivery (desirable)
• Experience of coordinating or working with volunteers, including corporate groups (desirable).

 Skills:

• Excellent communication skills including written (and email) and on the phone
• Excellent attention to detail with a good eye for numbers 
• Excellent general IT skills including Word & Excel
• Good relationship building skills and an ability to work across teams creating strong internal networks
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a live event environment
• Confidence in engaging with a range of stakeholders, including participants, local businesses, and community groups.

 Personal characteristics should include:

• A consultative approach to solving problems
• Planning and organising; schedules activities effectively
• A positive upbeat attitude
• Effective team player
• Role model our values in all aspects of work
• Flexible and adaptable, with a willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends to support events.

We reserve the right to update and amend your job description to ensure it accurately reflects the role.

We're looking for someone who is committed to taking our supporters on journeys which inspire them to help people living in extreme poverty fulfil their God-given potential. Is that you?

Our vision is to see people freed from poverty, living transformed lives, and reaching their God-given potential. To make that vision a reality, we are growing a global community of people who want to tackle extreme poverty, and who will be invited to give, pray, campaign, volunteer and make lifestyle changes, partnering with Tearfund in this vision. 

As Marketing Executive - Supporter Journeys, you will be responsible for the delivery of supporter journey activity, planning and executing individual and church supporter journey activities across various channels, including direct mail, telephone, and digital.

Do you have the following experience?

• Delivering marketing/supporter engagement campaigns across multiple channels including direct mail, email and telephone.
• Knowledge of CRM systems and how to use data to design and monitor performance
• Project managing efficiently and communicating clearly with multiple stakeholders
• Monitoring and evaluating campaigns and adopting a test and learn approach

Do you have the following skills?

• Ability to see through projects from start to finish
• A flexible approach to your work, showing agility to adapt and make changes if required
• Highly collaborative
• Ability to influence and work alongside senior stakeholders
• Strategic thinking, and desire to drive forward new ways of doing things.

If that's you, we'd love to hear from you!

Hybrid working: This role is eligible for hybrid working and you will be required to work from  Teddington's Tearfund office and from your home by agreement with the line manager. This currently means around 2 days per month working from the Teddington office, with the rest worked from home.

This a full time role 35 hours per week, flexible working patterns may be considered. 

We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and those from Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds (in our UK workforce) as these groups are currently under-represented at Tearfund.

All applicants must be committed to Tearfund's Christian beliefs

The recruitment process will include specific checks related to safeguarding. In addition, personal identification information will be submitted against a Watchlist database to check against criminal convictions as a counter-terror measure. 

Senior Policy Research Manager

Permanent

Salary: £45,000 - £47,000 per annum, plus benefits

London N1

Full time – 37.5 hours a week 

We're a hybrid working employer, meaning you're required to come into the office at least 2 days per week currently Tuesday, and Wednesday or Thursday.

Closing date: 5pm, 5th October 2025

First Interviews: w/c 13th October 2025

Second Interviews: 21st and 22nd October 2025 

It’s an exciting time to join World Cancer Research Fund International’s policy team as we develop the next phase of our policy tools and resources. WCRF International leads and unites a global network of cancer prevention charities based in Europe and the Americas, providing the science, policy, and strategic direction that guides their work to prevent cancer worldwide.

We are recruiting a Senior Policy Research Manager to lead WCRF’s flagship policy tools, including NOURISHING, MOVING and the Blueprint for Cancer Prevention. You will translate the latest science into actionable policy recommendations, deliver high-quality research projects, and represent WCRF externally to maximise our national and international impact.

We are looking for a candidate with strong policy research expertise, experience in evidence-based advocacy, and the ability to turn complex science into clear policy solutions. You will bring an innovative approach, including exploring new methods such as AI, and be skilled at working across teams and with external stakeholders.

You will have a proven track record in managing policy tools or research projects, building collaborations and engaging senior decision-makers. Strong communication, leadership and stakeholder skills are essential to support WCRF’s strategy and enhance the influence of the Policy & Public Affairs team.

Application Details:
If you are interested in this role and feel you possess the necessary requirements, please submit a current CV and covering letter (maximum 2 pages) by the closing date. You must have current right to work in the UK.

Please note: Your cover letter should highlight how your skills and experience will benefit WCRF International and equip you for the role.Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are only able to provide feedback to shortlisted candidates. If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.