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The development officer supports World Physiotherapy’s global development programmes and initiatives, working closely with the development programme manager and senior development officer. The role contributes to projects that strengthen the physiotherapy profession worldwide through programme development, donor engagement, grant support, project administration, stakeholder communications, and the coordination of meetings and events.
This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organised and proactive individual interested in global health and international development. The postholder will work with a diverse range of partners, including member organisations, donors, consultants, academic institutions, and international agencies, helping to advance projects that improve physiotherapy education, practice, and professional development around the world.
Duties and key responsibilities
The development officer will:
- Support the development and delivery of programmes that strengthen physiotherapy globally.
- Provide administrative and operational support to the development programme manager and senior development officer across a range of development initiatives.
- Assist in the identification, design, and development of new programmes and projects that support the establishment and growth of the physiotherapy profession.
- Monitor and track funding, partnership, and development opportunities relevant to World Physiotherapy’s strategic priorities.
- Support donor engagement activities and contribute to the cultivation and maintenance of donor relationships.
- Assist with the preparation of grant proposals, concept notes, reports, and other fundraising materials.
- Support the coordination, administration, and monitoring of existing development projects and programmes.
- Maintain accurate project documentation, records, and databases, ensuring compliance with organisational requirements.
- Coordinate meetings, webinars, workshops, and other activities related to membership and development programmes and partnerships.
- Manage membership and development-related enquiries and assist with follow-up communications with stakeholders and partners.
- Build and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including member organisations, partners, funders, and consultants.
- Contribute to the preparation of project updates, communications, presentations, and reports as required.
- Undertake other duties commensurate with the role and level of responsibility.
Education and qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in physiotherapy, international development, global or public health, or related field
- Commitment to ongoing professional development in governance or non-profit management.
Essential experience and skills
- Experience within the health, education, regulatory, international development sector highly regarded.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent planning and organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Experience coordinating projects and supporting committees or governance processes.
- Experience in fundraising and/or writing grant proposals.
- Ability to work independently within a hybrid environment.
- Confidence engaging with senior stakeholders.
- Experience in Microsoft suite/excel.
Desirable
- Knowledge of the physiotherapy profession and the role of professional associations in advancing healthcare and rehabilitation.
- Experience working with international professional associations, non-governmental organisations, or health-related organisations.
- Experience engaging and collaborating with stakeholders from diverse cultural and geographic backgrounds.
- Understanding of global health, rehabilitation, or international development programmes.
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
- Proficiency in Spanish or French (highly desirable) or another language in addition to English.
Personal attributes
- Highly organised, proactive, and detail oriented.
- Strong integrity and commitment to transparency and accountability.
- Collaborative, diplomatic, and skilled in stakeholder management.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strategic thinker with a practical, solution-oriented mindset.
Impact of the role
The development officer will support programmes and partnerships that strengthen the physiotherapy profession globally. Through assisting with programme development, fundraising, stakeholder engagement, and project coordination, the postholder will help World Physiotherapy deliver initiatives that build workforce capacity, support member organisations, and improve access to high-quality rehabilitation services worldwide.
Registered Charity
11 - 20
To represent physiotherapy across the globe, advancing our profession and advocating access for all, to improve health and wellbeing.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Do you have experience supporting the implementation of e-assessment platforms and the confidence to step into a high-profile project where your expertise can make an immediate impact?
TPP Recruitment is supporting a respected professional membership and awarding organisation to recruit a Qualifications Development Officer on an initial temporary basis. This is an urgent appointment to support a critical programme of work involving the rollout of a new e-assessment platform, alongside longer-term qualification development projects.
Salary: £22.87 per hour (£41,628 full-time equivalent)
Employment type: Temporary initially, 3 months
Working arrangements: Fully remote working with occasional attendance required when needed
Working pattern: Full-time, 35 hours per week, with flexible working options available
Start date: ASAP – please only apply if you are available to start in the next 2-3 weeks
About the Organisation
Our client is a well-established professional membership and awarding body with an influential role in professional education and qualification delivery.
They are currently undertaking a significant programme of work to enhance and modernise their digital assessment capability while continuing to develop and evolve their qualifications portfolio. As part of this transformation, they are seeking an experienced qualifications professional to support the successful implementation of a new e-assessment platform and contribute to future qualification development initiatives
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity to join a busy education team at a pivotal point in the organisation's development.
Initially, the role will focus on supporting the implementation of a new e-assessment platform, working closely with colleagues, suppliers and stakeholders to ensure testing, processes, guidance and operational activities are delivered effectively. Alongside this work, you will contribute to qualification development projects and the ongoing enhancement of assessment products and services.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the implementation of a new e-assessment platform
- Coordinate testing activities, issue tracking and user acceptance processes
- Gather requirements and contribute to process mapping exercises
- Develop user guidance, training materials and operational documentation
- Manage project plans, actions, timelines and risk escalation activities
- Work collaboratively with internal teams, suppliers and stakeholders
- Support qualification development and assessment-related projects
- Analyse stakeholder feedback and identify opportunities for improvement
- Produce reports, briefing papers and communications for a range of audiences
- Help embed new systems, processes and ways of working across the organisation
Skills / Experience Required
- Experience of qualification development within an awarding, assessment or professional education environment
- Strong understanding of examinations and assessment processes
- Experience supporting the implementation of e-assessment or digital assessment platforms
- Excellent project coordination or project management skills
- Experience managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Strong written communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational ability
- A proactive approach and the ability to work independently
To Apply
- Applications are welcomed from candidates who can start at short notice and are keen to contribute to a high-priority assessment transformation programme.
- Please apply with your CV only as soon as possible.
Interview Process
- One-stage online interview
- Interviews scheduled for 4th, 5th or 6th August 2026
- Process expected to include a project or process management exercise
Deadline
- Wednesday 29th July 2026, 5pm
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.
Thank you!
The role will support Just a Drop’s fundraising growth, across a variety of functions and systems, inspiring continued support for our sustainable water, sanitation and hygiene programmes worldwide.
Just a Drop is an international development charity working to bring safe water, sanitation and hygiene education to communities in need, transforming lives. Our safe water projects have benefitted over 1.9 million people since we began in 1998.
We’re looking for a confident, positive self-starter motivated to take the initiative across a varied and interesting workload. Working in the highly committed and professional Fundraising and Communications team, the Development Officer will provide support to the team and take responsibility for certain areas of work.
The role is an important and valued role within the organisation, which will make a huge impact on our development. Over the past three years, we’ve seen real growth, and forecast further growth in the years to come.
This is a great opportunity at a positive, professional and passionate organisation making a real difference to people’s lives.
Job Description
Develop and take responsibility for proposals to trusts and foundations, with support from the Head of Fundraising and Communications, managing our pipeline and funder records on Salesforce
Provide support for Just a Drop events, particularly our annual Golf Day (September), World Travel Market (November) and Travel United Cup event (May). This includes supporting with event recruitment, liaison and logistics
Support the Business Development Manager in growing Just a Drop’s corporate partnership pipeline across sectors including travel, hospitality, sustainability and responsible business: providing relevant research; supporting outreach; prepare pitches and presentations; and attend meetings where appropriate
Represent Just a Drop at industry events, networking opportunities, conferences and partner events, building relationships with potential supporters, corporate contacts and sector stakeholders
Support the effective management and development of Just a Drop’s Salesforce system (Flow)
Attend occasional evening and out-of-office events where required to support relationship building and charity visibility, acting as an enthusiastic ambassador for Just a Drop’s mission and impact
Provide support across the Just a Drop Fundraising and Communications team, across a range of tasks, helping us to grow our income
Keep up to date with fundraising trends, emerging funding opportunities and sector best practice, sharing ideas that help Just a Drop continue to grow
Any other duties relevant to the role
Person Specification
Skills and abilities:
· Excellent writing skills, with an ability to create compelling proposals and communications
· Ability to research, identify and engage prospective supporters
· Excellent verbal communication skills
· Ability to liaise with a wide variety of stakeholders, with excellent interpersonal skills
· Experience in the charity sector would be beneficial, but is not essential
· Experience using CRM systems such as Salesforce would be desirable
· Experience of using Canva would be desirable
Personal attributes:
· Flexible attitude to working on a variety of projects and different areas
· An ability to use initiative, a self-starter, with a can do attitude and the ability to work independently and as part of a team
· Confidence representing an organisation externally and building professional relationships
· Strong organisational and workload management skills
· Positive and friendly outlook
· Able to undertake occasional travel, with out of hours work
· Confident
· Motivated
To apply for the role, please send your CV and a cover letter of not more than two sides.
The deadline for applications is Thursday 20th August, with first interviews w/c Tuesday 1st September.
We’ll look forward to receiving your application.
Registered Charity
6 - 10
Just a Drop brings sustainable safe water, sanitation and hygiene projects to communities, transforming lives.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.