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This year marks 10 years since Makan was established as an independent organisation providing transformative education to strengthen the movement for Palestinian liberation. It is a pivotal moment for a new Director to lead the organisation, as Palestinians continue to face the ongoing genocide, dispossession, and unprecedented repression. The need for transformative education on Palestine has never been greater.
At Makan, we have seen this reflected in the extraordinary growth of our programmes. Over the last three years, demand for our educational workshops has risen by 300% and in 2025 alone we worked with over 3,500 people across the globe – with artists, trade unions, students, educators, journalists, community organisers, and human rights networks, people whose voices shape public understanding of Palestine. Through our trainings, educational resources, and long term partnerships, we help people deepen their understanding of how settler colonialism, apartheid and displacement shapes the lives of Palestinians, and how these forces connect to broader global struggles for freedom and justice.
We are looking for an experienced Director/Co-directors to drive the organisation forward at this critical moment for our work. You’ll provide leadership and direction in delivering Makan’s strategic vision and objectives, furthering the charity’s programmes and communications; and overseeing its organisational growth and development, in line with its values and ethos.
You will be responsible for the overall impact, performance and collaborative culture of Makan; confident in representing the charity to a variety of stakeholders, including partners, media, major donors and other supporters; and able to provide effective support to the Board to ensure the organisation has the infrastructure, governance and resources in place to secure long term sustainable funding, develop the resilience of the charity, and deliver high-quality, impactful educational programmes.
For a full job description, please review the Makan Director appointment brief.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Why apply?
This is a unique opportunity to lead a respected local charity at a pivotal moment in its development. You will have the opportunity to shape the organisation's future, strengthen its long-term sustainability and make a meaningful difference to the lives of refugees and people seeking asylum.
We offer flexible working arrangements where appropriate, professional development opportunities and a supportive and committed Board of Trustees.
The role would suit someone with senior management experience who wants meaningful, flexible, part-time work; someone looking for a stepping-stone into a more senior charity management role; and/or someone who wants a hands-on role in a small organisation where they will have autonomy and their contribution will be visible.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that reflects the communities we serve.
Post outline
Location: Hybrid post. Part home-based, part at two locations in Rossendale
Salary: £35,900 pro-rata
Hours: 0.4 FTE (flexible but must regulary include Tuesday and/or Wednesday mornings). We are seeking funding to increase this to 0.5 FTE
Duration of Contract: Initially 12 months. Likely to be extended for at least 12 months, depending on funding.
Closing Date: 2nd September.Interview date: 9th September.
About Us
Rossendale Refugee Support Group is a small, community-based charity committed to supporting refugees and people seeking asylum to rebuild their lives in safety . We provide practical advice, advocacy, support and opportunities for social contact to individuals and families living in Rossendale. We currently have a single employee who leads service delivery, and over 20 highly committed volunteers.
We provide two weekly Drop-in sessions for clients, one at Haslingden Link on Wednesdaymornings (offering casework and social opportunities) and one at Bacup Maden Centre on Tuesday mornings (offering casework only).
We are a small charity entering a significant stage in our development. Having established a strong reputation locally we have recently secured a Local Authority contract for delivering refugee advice services. We are now seeking a Director who can lead the charity at a time of transformation, capitalising on our increased financial security to improve our offer, develop strategic direction, and establish the charity on a more sustainable footing. There is more information on our website.
Key Responsibilities
· Strategic Leadership. Work with Trustees to develop and implement future direction of the organisation.
· Partnership development. Represent RRSG and build partnerships with funders, community organisations, national bodies, and other stakeholders.
· Fundraising. Lead the development and delivery of the organisation's fundraising strategy, identifying funding sources, preparing high-quality funding applications and reports, diversifying and strengthening income streams.
· Operational management. Provide overall leadership and management of the charity's services, ensuring services are high-quality and responsive to clients’ needs.
· Line management. Responsible for the Service Delivery Lead postholder.
· Financial management. In partnership with the Treasurer and finance group, oversee financial management.
· Information systems. Oversee the management of organisational records and information systems, ensuring data security, accurate collection, analysis and reporting, to support quality improvement and decision-making.
· Website. Ensure website is kept up to date and developed according to needs.
· Governance. Oversee organisational policies, procedures and risk management, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, funders’ requirements and organisational policies.
· Casework. Provide input into casework service, normally a maximum one session/week, plus cover for absence of the Service Delivery Lead.
· Attending monthly board meeting to report back on service performance.
· Support to the Board of Trustees in fulfilling its responsibilities.
About You
We are looking for someone committed to our aims, able to work autonomously, excited to help shape our future with proven capacity to do so.
You will have:
· Strong commitment to the wellbeing of refugees and people seeking asylum
· Significant experience in a senior leadership or management role
· Experience in all aspects of management including finance, monitoring and evaluation, data systems, and people management
· Strong strategic planning, organisational development and project management skills.
· Excellent report writing, analytical, communication and interpersonal skills.
· Understanding of safeguarding and data protection requirements
· Willingness to work flexibly according to the charity’s needs
· Ablility to work on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings as needed.
Desirable characteristics:
· A successful track record of securing and managing funding
· Knowledge of the refugee and asylum sector.
· Experience of working within the refugee sector.
· Experience of working with trustees and charity governance.
· Experience of leading organisational change.
· Experience of managing externally funded projects.
· Personal experience of forced migration.
· Ability to speak relevant languages other than English
Please provide a curriculum vitae and a letter (maximum two pages) explaining how you would approach the role.
Please provide contact details for two referees.
Please note that shortlisted candidates will be asked to attend for interview on 9th September and will be asked to attend the refugee drop-in session the same morning.
Closing date 2nd September 5pm.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About This Vacancy
Barnabas Aid is recruiting an exceptional leader to serve as Regional Director for Asia. This is a senior leadership role within the International Programmes Team, sitting on both the Programmes Leadership Team and the Strategic Leadership Team, and offering an outstanding opportunity to shape how BAI serves persecuted and suffering Christians across one of the world’s most complex and spiritually significant regions.
The Asia region spans South Asia, Central Asia, and Southeast Asia — some of the most sensitive and complex contexts in which Barnabas Aid works. Many of the communities we serve face active persecution, operate in restricted environments, and depend on the careful, sensitive stewardship of their relationships with BAI and our partners.
This is an extraordinary opportunity for a strategically minded, relationally gifted Christian leader to shape how BAI serves the persecuted Church across one of the world's most complex and spiritually significant regions.
The Role
The Regional Programme Director — Asia will provide strategic leadership for the development and delivery of Barnabas Aid's grant making and project management across the Asia Region. You will lead and develop a team of Programme Managers, build and sustain a strong partner network, and oversee a portfolio of high-quality, biblically grounded projects that deliver measurable impact for persecuted and suffering Christians.
As a member of both the Programmes Leadership Team and the Strategic Leadership Team, you will contribute to BAI's global Programmes strategy and to organisational strategy, culture, and effective cross-departmental working.
Key Responsibilities
Regional strategy and portfolio leadership
- In collaboration with the International Chief Programmes Officer, lead the development, review, and implementation of the global Programmes strategy within the assigned Region, translating strategic priorities into a clear regional plan and pipeline.
- Maintain a balanced regional portfolio aligned with organisational priorities, donor intent, and restricted fund requirements.
- Identify emerging needs, risks, and opportunities in the Region and recommend strategic responses, including new initiatives and partnerships.
- Ensure that the Region is balancing its portfolio of Programmes according to the Country Classification framework.
Grant making and programme cycle management
- Oversee the end-to-end grant making process for Programmes in the region, ensuring proposals are assessed, costed, and approved in line with delegated authority, Gate processes, and Programmes Subcommittee requirements.
- Take lead responsibility for one sub-region and/or a portfolio of countries, leading on partner engagement and the whole project management cycle.
- Ensure robust needs assessments, project design, logical frameworks (where applicable), budgets, partner due diligence, risk assessments, and monitoring plans are in place before grants are committed.
- Oversee project implementation across the regional portfolio, including milestone tracking, reporting, learning, and close-out, ensuring records are maintained accurately and on time.
- Proactively identify project delivery issues and work with team members and partners to resolve them promptly.
- Maintain proficiency in the use of all systems and processes used to manage the workflow of the team.
- Work closely with the Programme Quality Team to ensure best practice standards, continuous improvement, and consistent application of policies, processes, and templates.
Leadership and people management
- Support the staff in the regional team by providing clear leadership, coaching, and line management, including goal setting, supervision, performance management, and development.
- Ensure capacity planning across the Region so that project management workloads are realistic and risks are appropriately managed.
- Lead recruitment, onboarding, and succession planning for the regional team, contributing to wider Programmes Team workforce planning as required.
- Deputise for the international Chief Programmes Officer when requested to do so during their absence
- Ensure Regional team members plan overseas trips appropriately and adequately, always factoring in security and safeguarding risks.
Partner engagement and external representation
- Ensure the regional team builds and sustains a strong partner network, with relationships that are effective, mutually accountable, and aligned with Barnabas Aid's mission and values.
- Develop and implement a plan for regular partner engagement and capacity building (including visits where appropriate and safe) to strengthen project delivery, monitoring, and safeguarding.
- Represent Barnabas Aid professionally with partners and other stakeholders, managing sensitive information and security considerations appropriately.
- Engage proactively with peer organisations and networks to bring insight on sector best practice into BAI's work.
Cross-organisational collaboration and governance
- Work closely with Outreach and Support departments to provide timely, high-quality project information and updates that enable supporter communications, fundraising, and reporting.
- Contribute to organisational planning and decision-making through active membership of the Programmes Leadership Team and the Strategic Leadership Team (as applicable).
- Prepare quality papers, dashboards, and narrative updates for internal decision-making meetings and governance forums as required.
Compliance, risk, and safeguarding
- Ensure compliance with Barnabas Aid policies and external requirements relevant to grant making and project delivery, including data protection and information security.
- Maintain effective regional risk management, including project, partner, fraud, security, and reputational risks, escalating issues promptly and recommending mitigations.
- Champion safeguarding and ensure safeguarding considerations are integrated into partner due diligence, project design, implementation, and reporting.
Other duties
- Carry out any other reasonable duties as the organisation requires.
We aim to support Christian communities, churches and individuals around the world who face persecution and discrimination because of their Faith.


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Children and young people in London matter; their voices, experiences, and futures. They deserve every chance to make the most of their lives. But too many young people can't because they don't have the opportunities to help them thrive. This is where transformational youth work comes in, offering somewhere to go, something to do, someone to trust.
The Fundraising and Communications Officer plays a vital and diverse role in the success of the Fundraising and Communications Directorate and London Youth as a whole. As well as taking on your own specific projects, you will offer support to the wider Fundraising and Communications Directorate across events, different income streams, and communications projects as we work to achieve our targets in excess of £3.6m. You will collaborate with colleagues, funders, and partners and meet youth workers and young people as we look to engage and inspire audiences in support of transformational youth work.
What you will be doing
- Support the Corporate Partnerships Account Manager to deliver challenging events, digital fundraising and volunteering.
- Support the Fundraising and Communications directorate in the development and delivery of events, including the London Youth Awards, site visits, lunch and learns, Born Ambitious, and the AGM.
- Support the Fundraising and Communications directorate in the development and implementation of a new income stream.
- Support the Communications team on the development and delivery of on and offline communications assets.
- Be the first point of contact for all fundraising and communications enquiries.
- Collaborate with the Communications team to ensure all pages on our website are up to date, accurate and compelling, and position our charity as a credible partner of funders.
- Undertake research on behalf of the Fundraising and Communications teams as appropriate.
- Provide essential administrative support to the Fundraising and Communications Directorate.
- Ensure all information is recorded in an accurate and timely manner across all relevant systems and in line with relevant processes and procedures, including Salesforce and Sharepoint.
- Contribute to the team's annual plans, strategies, budget planning, and reforecasts where appropriate.
- Understand, support and communicate the vision, mission, and aims of London Youth and the needs of young people and youth organisations.
- Reflect our inclusive culture in your day-to-day work and support a positive health & safety and safeguarding culture in your interactions with colleagues, young people, and youth organisations.
- Follow our organisations anti-racism principles and practices as you actively promote and respect diversity and inclusion in all aspects of your work and working relationships.
What you bring to the role
Knowledge and Experience:
- A good understanding of income streams and how fundraising teams function.
- A good understanding of communications teams, their key responsibilities, and how they function.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proven ability to engage with stakeholders.
- Proven administrative experience.
- Experience of support on the development and delivery of events.
- Demonstrable experience of undertaking and present research.
- Demonstrable experience of leading on projects.
Attributes and Behaviours:
- Passionate about and committed to improving the lives of children and young people.
- A demonstrable sense of ambition and drive, underpinned by a can-do attitude.
- Ability to work on your own initiative.
- Collaborative team member, willing to seek advice and support from others.
- Creative mindset.
- Commitment to quality and attention to detail.
- Problem solver and comfortable working in a changing and flexible environment.
- Resilient and able to adapt and thrive in a target-driven team.
- Passion for personal and professional development with willingness to learn new skills.
- Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends when required.
You will be able to demonstrate our values of being:
- Ambitious
- Collaborative
- Inclusive
- Accountable
Why work at London Youth
- Generous holiday allowance - 39 days paid holiday each year (including bank holidays and closure days).
- Employer 4% pension contribution.
- Additional leave granted to support voluntary activity.
- Free access for you and your family to the Employee Assistance Programme.
- Free Health Care Cash Plan.
- Free access to the 'Headspace' app for you and your family.
- You will be working with a fantastic team of passionate colleagues across London Youth.
- You will be making a difference to the lives of young people!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Location: London (with hybrid working available)
Closing date: Thursday 10 September
Interview date: Thursday 24 September in London
Salary: £100,000 pa
Brook is a 4 Day Week employer
About Brook
Brook believes in a society where everyone is supported to live healthy, safe and fulfilling lives. For over sixty years, Brook has been a pioneering force, transforming lives and communities. Brook fights for the right to excellent sexual health, mental health and wellbeing, offering lifelong support that is inclusive, non-judgmental and accessible to all. Our unique offer combines clinical services, relationships and sex education, outreach in community settings, wellbeing programmes and counselling. In 2025/26, we supported 1.45 million people through our frontline services. We delivered 4,053 mental health and wellbeing interventions, supported 111,931 people through our education and wellbeing work and supported 57,071 people through our all-age clinical services.
About the role
We’re looking for a Director of Engagement, Communications & Income to provide strategic leadership across income generation, service development, marketing, communications, policy and external engagement.
The role is key to strengthen organisational sustainability by securing diverse and sustainable income streams. You will provide strategic leadership for service development and oversee the identification, development and submission of high-value, complex bids and tenders for commissioned services.
You will oversee communications, marketing and brand activity ensuring communications effectively position the organisation to attract funders, donors, corporate partners and stakeholders. You will lead the organisation’s external engagement strategy to enhance profile, influence and reach.
About you
You will have significant senior leadership experience and be skilled at collaborative working. Your outstanding leadership, influencing and relationship-building skills will be evidenced through a track record of securing income from diverse sources. You will have extensive experience in in communications, brand development and stakeholder engagement.
Your ability to efficiently manage a complex and busy workload with conflicting priorities will enable you to work well under pressure and deliver to deadlines. You will have an in-depth knowledge of the charitable funding landscape, the public sector commissioning environment and a broad range of communications activities.
Benefits of working for Brook:
- 4 Day Week (Working 20% hours less without salary decrease)
- Annual leave – 28 days per annum, increasing up to 33 days plus 8 bank holidays
- Sick pay (from 3 up to 12 weeks fully paid)
- Flexible working
- Gratitude scheme
- Assisted purchase scheme
- Cycle to Work up to £1k
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Long service awards
- Maternity and paternity pay
- Pension scheme – Employee pension contributions matched by Brook up to 4% of qualifying earnings
- Training and development opportunities
- Coaching
Please note - this role requires the successful applicant to undertake an enhanced DBS check. Candidates must be able to provide paperwork demonstrating their right to work in the UK.
Please note: internal applicants with live sanctions will not be considered for this role.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy when we are in receipt of sufficient applications. Should you wish to apply for this post you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.
Due to the high number of applications for this post, it will not be possible to respond to every application. We will contact you within 4 weeks of the closing date if you have been shortlisted for the role.
Thank you for your interest in working for Brook.
Brook Safeguarding with Purpose
Working with People Safely. Safe Place, Safe People.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Salary: Starting at £66,920, raising to £77,555
Hours: 37 hours per week (full-time)
Contract: Permanent
Location: Family Action Head Office, London N1 7GR.
Our office space is wheelchair accessible. We typically work two days a week in the office, but offer the flexibility of home-working anywhere within the UK.
FAMILY ACTION AND THE ROLE'S IMPACT:
At Family Action we support people through change, challenge or crisis. It is what we have done for over 150 years. We protect children, support young people and adults and offer direct, practical help to families and communities.
We see first-hand the power of family to shape lives, for better or worse, so we speak up for the importance of family in national and local policymaking, amplify family voices and represent the changing needs of families in the UK today.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
- This is an important senior role in Family Action. As Deputy Director of People, you will lead on all People matters at Family Action, encompassing HR, EDI, volunteers and Learning & Development. You will report to the General Counsel & Director of Systems.
- Your role will be varied, exciting and incredibly worthwhile. At its heart is a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes, and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference within our organisation, benefiting staff, volunteers and those who use our services. You will be working with managers at all levels to influence, inform and plan work across the entire organisation.
- We are looking for someone who is motivated and who can draw learning from a range of sources and analyse evidence within its wider organisational context. You will bring substantial Human Resources experience and a strong track record of developing and delivering People strategies. You will be skilled at leading through complexity, navigating change, understanding organisational challenges, and developing effective plans that support continuous improvement.
For the main requirements of the role, please see the job description and person specification.
BENEFITS:
- an annual paid leave entitlement of 30 working days plus bank holidays (FTE)
- up to 6% matched-pension contributions
- flexible working arrangements and new starters have the right to make flexible working requests from day one of employment
- enhanced paid sick leave and paid family leave provisions
- eye care and winter flu jabs vouchers
- cycle to work scheme
- investing in your professional development with ongoing quality training and career development opportunities
We are forward looking, ambitious and committed to continuous improvement. We are a people focused, can-do organisation which strives for excellence in all we do and operates with mutual respect.
TO APPLY:
- Click the ‘Apply’ link below and fill out our digital application form
- Closing Date: 16 August 2026 at 23.59
All appointments with Family Action are subject to satisfactory Safer Recruitment checks.
OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUALITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION:
We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process and you will be asked whether you require any adjustments if shortlisted for interview. We also make reasonable adjustments on the job, where required.
We are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all that we do and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Intersectionality is important to us and we welcome applications from ethnically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ candidates and disabled candidates. We are committed to increasing the representation of these groups at Family Action because we know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for families and children and we strive for our workforce to be truly representative of the diverse communities we support.
All candidates with a disability are welcome to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme and request priority consideration for an interview, provided they meet the essential criteria for the role.
To help remove financial barriers to working with us, we will reimburse reasonable travel costs if you are invited to attend an interview in person.
Family Action is an award-winning national charity working from the heart of local communities across England and Wales.



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Tandridge Learning Trust is seeking to appoint an exceptional Director of People & Culture to join our Executive Board.
The successful candidate will build on the positive foundations already established across the Trust and bring the vision, expertise and creativity needed to further develop our people strategy and organisational culture. You will inspire and bring out the best in our staff, demonstrating resourcefulness, resilience and drive, together with a proven track record of delivering effective workforce and organisational improvement.
Working collaboratively as part of a cohesive and high-performing Executive Board, you will provide strategic leadership across all aspects of people, culture and organisational development. You will help ensure that the Trust attracts, develops, supports and retains a skilled, motivated and inclusive workforce capable of delivering the highest standards of education for every pupil.
We are looking for an outstanding individual who will shape and deliver the Trust’s People Strategy, strengthening leadership capacity, staff engagement, wellbeing, performance and professional development across our schools. You will promote a positive and inclusive working environment in which colleagues feel valued, supported and accountable for delivering the Trust’s strategic priorities.
You will possess extensive and well-informed knowledge of effective human resources practice, employment legislation, organisational development and evidence-based approaches to workforce improvement. You will be confident in leading the quality assurance of HR policies, procedures and practices across the Trust, ensuring they are legally compliant, consistently applied and aligned with our values.
You will also lead the analysis of workforce information, including recruitment, retention, turnover, sickness absence, employee relations, performance and staff engagement. You will identify trends, risks and areas for improvement, benchmark the Trust’s performance against comparable high-performing multi-academy trusts and use this intelligence to inform strategic decision-making and targeted interventions.
The ideal candidate will:
- Be a visionary leader, one that can empower others to achieve at the highest levels.
- Demonstrate significant, effective and evidenced improvement expertise.
- Be capable of challenging, as necessary, and backing that up with knowledge and data.
- Be a confident, strategic thinker who can work with the schools, trust leaders and the board.
- Lead by example in demonstrating our vision and values in everyday work and practice.
The successful candidate will benefit from:
- A committed and collaborative Executive Board that will welcome you to the team.
- The opportunity to shape and lead the Trust’s People Strategy and operating model.
- A flexible working arrangement and bright, modern office space with off street parking.
- Workplace pension, through the Local Government Pension Scheme.
- A Trust-wide focus on wellbeing and support, including an EAP.
- Opportunities for continuous professional development.
- Staff benefits package, including lifestyle & retail discounts, staff sports and social events.
If you are excited by the prospect of this position and believe you can make a difference then we would like to hear from you. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any queries and you are welcome arrange an informal discussion with our HR team about this position prior to applying.
This is a part time role working in the region of 4 days per week over 52 weeks per annum.
Our vision is to empower every learner to excel and flourish within a culture of inclusion and high aspiration.
Director of Campaigns and Communications
Amnesty International UK
Location: Hybrid role between home and London office in WC1X, where you will be able to work regularly from home. The postholder will have significant contact with stakeholders which will require you to be in London regularly. This is likely to be at least weekly and includes occasional evening and weekend events.
Salary: £100,488 per annum
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Shape the future of one of the world's most influential human rights movements.
At a time when human rights are increasingly contested, Amnesty International UK has a clear ambition: to build public support for human rights, strengthen people-powered movements and create lasting change.
To achieve that ambition, the organisation is seeking an outstanding leader to join its Senior Leadership Team as Director of Campaigns and Communications.
One of the most significant leadership opportunities in the sector today, the postholder will report directly to the Chief Executive and will lead a large directorate spanning campaigns, communications, public engagement, media, policy, research and political relations, helping to shape how one of the world's most recognised movements engages the public, mobilises supporters, influences decision makers and drives social change.
The Opportunity
Human rights organisations face a fundamental challenge.
Facts alone are not enough.
In an increasingly complex and polarised world, organisations must connect evidence with emotion, inspire people to act, build movements and create the public mandate required for lasting political and social change.
As Director of Campaigns and Communications, you will help define how Amnesty International UK meets that challenge. You will shape the organisation's public voice, influence its strategic direction and lead work that reaches millions of people across the UK.
You will join at a pivotal moment as AIUK seeks to:
- Build broader public support for human rights
- Grow and diversify its movement
- Reach and engage new generations of supporters
- Increase its influence in public and political debate
- Strengthen the integration between campaigning, communications, activism and movement building
- Create bold, creative and audience-focused approaches to change
About the Role
As a member of the SLT, you will contribute to the overall leadership of AIUK and play a central role in shaping organisational strategy and culture.
You will lead a substantial and highly talented directorate, bringing together expertise across:
- Campaigns and political relations
- Communications and public engagement
- Media, PR and artist relations
- Policy and research
- Nations and regions
You will create greater alignment across these functions, ensuring they operate as a coherent whole in pursuit of AIUK's strategic priorities.
You will also represent AIUK externally, building relationships across the Amnesty movement, civil society, media, politics and public life, and helping to position AIUK as a leading voice in shaping the future of human rights in the UK.
Who We Are Looking For
We are seeking an experienced and values-driven leader with the credibility, judgement and vision to operate at executive level.
You may currently be:
- A Director of Campaigns, Communications, Public Engagement or Advocacy.
- An Executive Director leading large-scale influencing or movement building functions.
- A senior sector leader with responsibility for public mobilisation, communications, campaigning or political influence.
You will be adept at operating strategically, leading through complexity and building alignment across diverse stakeholders.
You will bring:
- Significant leadership experience within a complex organisation
- A track record of delivering ambitious campaigns, communications or public engagement strategies at scale
- Experience leading large multidisciplinary teams
- The ability to build organisational alignment around a clear strategic vision
- Strong political and external awareness
- A sophisticated understanding of how public narratives shape social and political change
- An inclusive and collaborative leadership style
- A commitment to anti-racist practice, equity and human rights
Leadership at AIUK
This role requires both conviction and humility.
You will bring fresh thinking, challenge established assumptions and help AIUK adapt to a changing environment. At the same time, you will understand how to build trust, bring people with you and create conditions for others to succeed.
We are looking for a leader who can combine strategic clarity with empathy, collaboration and courage.
Someone who is comfortable making difficult decisions, navigating ambiguity and leading through influence rather than hierarchy.
Why Join AIUK?
Few leadership roles offer this combination of influence, visibility and purpose.
You will have the opportunity to:
- Shape the future direction of one of the world's most recognised human rights organisations
- Influence public and political debate on some of the defining issues of our time
- Lead work that strengthens democratic participation and social justice
- Help build a broader, more diverse and more powerful movement for human rights
- Work alongside exceptional colleagues across the UK and the global Amnesty movement
- Leave a lasting legacy on the future of human rights advocacy in the UK
This is a rare opportunity to lead at scale, shape public narratives and help define the next chapter of Amnesty International UK.
If you believe in the power of people to create change, and have the leadership experience to help make that change happen, we would welcome a conversation.
Amnesty International UK's commitment to colleagues
Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Anti-Racism (IDEA) are at the core of our values. We want to be an organisation that tackles structural inequality and prejudice as well as be an actively anti-racist organisation. This means taking a meaningful and equitable approach to supporting and developing you and others during your time with us.
New colleagues receive:
- 27 days leave annually (29 after five years), as well as bank holidays (pro-rated for part time) and 3 wellbeing days
- 2-5% employee pension contributions are matched at 6-9%
- 6 months full pay for family leave
- Supportive of flexible working such as compressed work patterns and job shares.
Recruitment Timeline
To ensure equitable access to information and uphold Amnesty International UK's commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, the charity will be hosting a Q&A webinar in place of individual informal calls with the CEO and members of the SLT.
We encourage all interested candidates to submit questions in advance, which will be addressed during the session.
Please register your interest in attending this webinar on Tuesday 25th August 6-7pm and we will send you a link.
Application Deadline: 5pm, Monday 7th September 2026
Preliminary Interviews with Charity People: weeks commencing 14th and 21st September
Second Interviews: week commencing 5th October
Final Interviews: week commencing 12th October
How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to submit a CV to Alice and request a candidate pack in the first instance.
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 we can help make the application process work for you.
Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.
We are looking for a communications officer on a 12 month fixed term contract to cover an internal secondment within our team. You will be an enthusiastic, creative individual who wants to pursue a career in communications. You will be excited by the prospect of improving and maximising our communications impact.
You may be in the earlier stages of developing your career in communications and will be keen to learn, develop and hone a wide range of skills in digital communications, media, events management and publication production. Interest in and understanding of environmental policy and politics would be an asset.
You will need excellent interpersonal skills as you will regularly liaise with our staff and support them in communicating their work.
As an unflappable multi-tasker, you will be someone who enjoys managing varied work and who takes great pride in producing content to the highest standard and takes pleasure in achieving success as part of a team. Attention to detail and sound judgement are vital in this role to maintain Green Alliance’s brand integrity.
Green Alliance is an independent think tank and charity focused on ambitious leadership for the environment.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust
For over 50 years, the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust has been at the forefront of wildlife conservation in Kenya. Founded on the extraordinary work of Dame Daphne Sheldrick, we are best known for our orphaned elephant rescue and rehabilitation programme – the most successful of its kind in the world. Our work has grown to encompass anti-poaching, habitat protection, community conservation and long-term field programmes across East Africa.
We have a global community of passionate supporters, a powerful brand, and a cause that genuinely moves people. Our UK charity facilitates the global elephant adoption programme, leads on UK fundraising, and connects supporters everywhere with the animals and landscapes they love.
The Opportunity
This is a new and significant appointment for SWT UK. We are looking for a Director of Development to develop and lead our UK fundraising strategy – taking ownership of income generation across all streams, donor communications and supporter stewardship, and managing a team of three talented fundraising professionals.
Our individual supporter base is large globally – growing in UK – loyal and deeply engaged: many give through our elephant adoption programme, which connects them directly with named animals in our care. We are now ready to build on this engaged supporter base and develop it into a structured individual giving programme – with mid-level giving pathways, major donor cultivation, systematic stewardship and deeper philanthropic relationships. That is the central challenge and opportunity of this role.
We also have active corporate and trust relationships, a legacy programme in development, and real potential to grow income from European and international funders. The Director of Development will take ownership of all of this – hands on and strategic in equal measure.
What You Will Do
- Develop and implement a new UK fundraising strategy, establishing clear priorities, income targets and programmes that will drive growth through to 2030 and beyond
- Develop and implement a UK individual giving programme – building on our adoption base to create structured giving journeys, mid-level and major donor cultivation, and meaningful stewardship
- Manage the UK fundraising budget, set and monitor income targets across all streams, and report regularly to the Executive Director on performance and ROI
- Take day-to-day ownership of corporate and trust relationships, writing reports, proposals and partner communications
- Build a major donor programme from the ground up, identifying and cultivating high-value individual prospects
- Develop legacy marketing activity, working alongside our existing legacy administrator and Freewill partnership
- Manage and inspire a team of three: Communications and Fundraising Manager, Retail Manager and Supporter Care Officer, and Fundraising Support Officer
- Oversee the donor database (Donorfy), ensuring data quality and insight-driven decision making
- Explore opportunities to grow income from European and international donors
- Contribute to the global income picture, including through improved donor stewardship and deeper supporter engagement
- Support the growth of SWT's profile and visibility in the UK through press opportunities, social media, and other channels.
About You
We are looking for a fundraiser who loves the craft – someone who is energised by building relationships, writing a compelling proposal, developing a giving programme from scratch, and ensuring every supporter feels genuinely valued. This is a hands-on role as much as a leadership one, and the right person will be comfortable doing both.
- Proven track record in fundraising, with demonstrable success securing income from individuals, trusts or corporates – including five-figure gifts and above
- Experience developing individual giving programmes, including mid-level or major donor cultivation
- A hands-on practitioner – comfortable writing proposals, reports and donor communications yourself
- Experience managing a small fundraising team with warmth, clarity and accountability
- Strong relationship management and stewardship skills
- Experience working with a donor CRM and using data to inform fundraising decisions
- Comfortable in a building role – excited by developing programmes that don't yet exist
- Experience managing fundraising budgets and producing income forecasts and performance reports.
- Genuine passion for wildlife conservation – this role is for someone who cares about the cause
- Committed to in-person working – we believe day-to-day presence and collaboration produces better outcomes for our donors and our team, and ask for a minimum of three days per week at our Billingshurst office
Why Join Us
- A mission that genuinely matters – 50 years of life-changing conservation work and a cause that moves people around the world
- A large, loyal and warm supporter base with significant untapped potential
- Real scope to build something – this is a new role with genuine influence from day one
- A small, close-knit team with shared purpose and a genuine commitment to each other's wellbeing
- Direct line to the Executive Director and member of senior leadership team
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (33 days total)
- Salary exchange pension with 5% employer contribution
- Salary of £55,000 – £60,000 depending on experience
How to Apply
Please submit your CV and a covering letter of no more than two pages – telling us why you are interested in this role and how your experience meets the person specification – by 16th August 2026.
We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis and may appoint before the closing date, so early application is encouraged.
All applicants must have the right to work in the United Kingdom. We are unable to sponsor visa applications for this role.
Applications must include a covering letter of no more than two pages explaining why you are interested in this role and how your experience meets the person specification. Applications submitted without a covering letter will not be considered.
To protect and preserve wildlife and habitats in Kenya


The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
ChildAid to Eastern Europe is a long-established Christian charity working with local partners across Eastern Europe to improve the lives of vulnerable children, young people, and families.
We are seeking an exceptional Director to lead the organisation into its next phase of growth and impact. Reporting to the Board of Trustees, you will provide strategic leadership, operational oversight and income generation to ensure the charity’s long-term sustainability.
This is a hands-on role, combining high-level strategy with day-to-day delivery. You will act as the public face of the charity, strengthen partner and donor relationships, and lead across fundraising, communications, operations and team development.
Key responsibilities
- Lead the delivery of the charity’s strategic vision.
- Develop and grow sustainable income streams.
- Oversee financial management, governance and compliance.
- Strengthen marketing, communications and organisational profile.
- Support programme delivery and partner relationships in Eastern Europe.
- Lead and develop a small team of staff and volunteers.
About you
We are looking for someone with:
- Senior leadership experience, ideally in the charity sector.
- A strong track record in fundraising or income generation.
- Proven financial and operational management skills.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building ability.
- Strategic thinking, combined with a practical, hands-on approach.
- A genuine commitment to the charity’s mission and values.
Additional information
This role carries an occupational requirement for the postholder to be a practising Christian, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
Why join us?
Lead a respected charity with over 50 years of impact, shape future strategy and help transform the lives of vulnerable children and families.
ChildAid, a long-established Christian charity, works with local partners in Eastern Europe to improve the lives of children, young people & families
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In a space inundated with health misinformation, product overload, and Instagram uploads edited for ultimate glow, it’s never been more important to cut through the noise and deliver the facts. So, hi – we’re the Skin Health Alliance, and we’re looking for a Communications Executive to help us filter out the false information and establish the SHA as a one-stop-shop for skin health education.
To introduce ourselves, we’re the world’s leading independent, dermatologist-led accreditation body. We’re a not-for-profit, internationally recognised across the personal care, cosmetics and FMCG sectors. We provide trusted skin safety information and an accreditation service that empowers consumers, supports industry partners and champions dermatological research worldwide.
Speaking of champions, we’re seeking a winning Communications Executive to spread our messages of education and skin confidence across the globe. We’re excited to be growing our communications team as our authority grows amongst industry, professionals and consumers.
So, what’s the role? As Communications Executive, you will:
- Play a pivotal role in the development and delivery of cutting-edge communication campaigns, making a real difference to consumer skin confidence and contributing to our passionate not-for-profit work
- Work alongside industry-leading skin and personal care brands to communicate their SHA accreditation far and wide
- Gain experience working across multiple communications channels, including our website, social media platforms, and in the media
- Work closely with key journalists in the health, beauty and wellbeing sectors, whilst keeping on top of the news agenda and social trends to spot opportunities that keep SHA front of mind
- Have your say in shaping and implementing how our growing organisation continues to progress, making your mark on this important and exciting industry
Here’s what we’re looking for in our ideal Communications Executive:
- A confident and social-savvy communicator, who can take brand strategy and turn it into creative ideas and content
- A collaborative team-player with existing communications or content creation experience, be that working for other brands or as a hobby
- A strong writer who can translate complex information into compelling messages
- A confident spokesperson willing to represent the SHA through media relationships and at industry events
(For more information on the key responsibilities and requirements for the Communications Assistant role, please download the attached job description).
But why join the Skin Health Alliance? Well:
- We’re offering the chance to be part of a global leader in dermatological accreditation and skin education
- You’ll have the opportunity to directly influence consumer trust and industry standards through effective communications campaigns
- You’ll be working alongside internationally renowned dermatologists and high-profile global brands
- You’ll be contributing to a meaningful mission – improving skin health and funding dermatological research worldwide
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Communications Manager
£40,000+ | Central London (Hybrid) | Permanent | 4-Day Working Week
Are you a communications professional who loves turning ideas into impactful campaigns?
We're partnering with an ambitious international charity looking for a Communications Manager to help deliver engaging, high-quality communications that raise awareness of its work and inspire audiences around the world.
Working across campaigns, media, digital content and brand communications, you'll manage a varied portfolio of projects, working with colleagues across the organisation to bring stories to life and ensure communications are delivered to a consistently high standard.
The role
Reporting into the Director of Communications, you'll play a key role in planning, coordinating and delivering communications activity across multiple campaigns, events and strategic priorities.
You'll be responsible for:
- Managing communications projects from planning through to delivery, ensuring deadlines are met.
- Creating engaging content for digital, social media, web, email and print.
- Identifying compelling stories and adapting them for different audiences and channels.
- Supporting media opportunities, campaigns and organisational events.
- Managing content across digital platforms in line with brand guidelines.
- Working collaboratively with internal teams and external partners to deliver communications activity.
- Monitoring performance and using insights to continually improve communications.
About you
You'll be an organised and proactive communications professional with experience delivering high-quality communications across a range of channels.
You'll ideally have:
- Experience managing multiple communications projects simultaneously.
- Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills.
- Experience creating content for social media, websites, email and wider digital communications.
- Strong stakeholder management skills and the confidence to work across different teams.
- Good editorial judgement and an eye for identifying engaging stories.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise competing deadlines.
- Experience using project management platforms such as Monday.com would be an advantage, although this isn't essential.
What's on offer?
- Salary from £40,000 (depending on experience)
- Hybrid working (typically 1–2 days in the London office)
- An innovative 4-day working week (Monday-Thursday)
- Excellent learning and development opportunities
- Pension scheme
- Life assurance
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Season ticket loan
- Home office allowance
- A collaborative, supportive team working on issues with global impact
If you're an experienced communications professional looking to join a purpose-driven organisation where your work can make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and we may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications or appoint before the closing date. The closing date is Thursday 13 August at 11.59pm GMT.
Communications Manager
£40,000+ | Central London (Hybrid) | Permanent | 4-Day Working Week
Are you a communications professional who loves turning ideas into impactful campaigns?
We're partnering with an ambitious international charity looking for a Communications Manager to help deliver engaging, high-quality communications that raise awareness of its work and inspire audiences around the world.
Working across campaigns, media, digital content and brand communications, you'll manage a varied portfolio of projects, working with colleagues across the organisation to bring stories to life and ensure communications are delivered to a consistently high standard.
The role
Reporting into the Director of Communications, you'll play a key role in planning, coordinating and delivering communications activity across multiple campaigns, events and strategic priorities.
You'll be responsible for:
- Managing communications projects from planning through to delivery, ensuring deadlines are met.
- Creating engaging content for digital, social media, web, email and print.
- Identifying compelling stories and adapting them for different audiences and channels.
- Supporting media opportunities, campaigns and organisational events.
- Managing content across digital platforms in line with brand guidelines.
- Working collaboratively with internal teams and external partners to deliver communications activity.
- Monitoring performance and using insights to continually improve communications.
About you
You'll be an organised and proactive communications professional with experience delivering high-quality communications across a range of channels.
You'll ideally have:
- Experience managing multiple communications projects simultaneously.
- Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills.
- Experience creating content for social media, websites, email and wider digital communications.
- Strong stakeholder management skills and the confidence to work across different teams.
- Good editorial judgement and an eye for identifying engaging stories.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise competing deadlines.
- Experience using project management platforms such as Monday.com would be an advantage, although this isn't essential.
What's on offer?
- Salary from £40,000 (depending on experience)
- Hybrid working (typically 1–2 days in the London office)
- An innovative 4-day working week (Monday-Thursday)
- Excellent learning and development opportunities
- Pension scheme
- Life assurance
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Season ticket loan
- Home office allowance
- A collaborative, supportive team working on issues with global impact
If you're an experienced communications professional looking to join a purpose-driven organisation where your work can make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and we may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications or appoint before the closing date. The closing date is Thursday 13 August at 11.59pm GMT.
Help shape the future of access to justice in North Wales.
Permanent | 3 days per week (0.6 FTE)
£45,000 pro rata (£27,000 actual salary)
Based in Llandudno Junction (minimum two days per week in the office)
North Wales Community Law is a young and ambitious charity with a simple vision: that everyone in North Wales should have access to the legal advice they need to uphold their rights, challenge injustice and improve their lives.
Since opening in 2023, we’ve established a housing legal aid service, developed strong partnerships across Wales and the UK, and built a growing reputation for high-quality, community-based legal advice.
We’re now looking for an experienced charity leader to work alongside our Board of Trustees to lead the next phase of our development.
This is a varied role combining strategic leadership, governance, fundraising, partnership development and organisational management. You’ll work with a committed team, an engaged Board and a wide range of partners to build a financially sustainable organisation that delivers lasting impact for communities across North Wales.
We’re looking for someone who:
- Has significant senior leadership experience within the charity sector
- Enjoys working closely with trustees and supporting good governance
- Has a track record of fundraising and organisational development
- Can combine strategic thinking with practical delivery
- Is passionate about social justice and access to justice.
If you’re excited by the opportunity to help shape a growing organisation and build something with lasting impact, we’d love to hear from you.
Closing date: Thursday 17 September 2026, 12noon
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to contribute to our vision to make sure that everyone in North Wales has access to the services and expertise they need to uphold their rights, fight inequality and challenge injustice.
We are looking for an experienced charity leader to provide strategic and operational leadership to North Wales Community Law. Working closely with an ambitious Board of Trustees, you will lead the organisation through its next phase of development, ensuring financial sustainability, strong governance and high-quality legal services while building partnerships and growing our impact across North Wales.
Duties
Organisational Leadership and Governance
- Lead the organisation in line with its vision, mission and values
- Act as principal adviser to the Board of Trustees, supporting effective governance and helping trustees discharge their legal and strategic responsibilities
- Build a productive relationship with the Chair and ensure trustees receive timely, highquality information to support decision-making
- Work with the Board to develop, implement and review the organisation’s strategy
- Ensure high standards of governance, compliance & organisational assurance, including risk management & adherence to charity, company, employment & legal requirements
- Ensure effective governance systems, including delegated authority, policies and decision-making processes
- Work with external advisers, including auditors, legal advisers and compliance specialists, where appropriate
- Lead organisational planning, ensuring resources are aligned with strategic priorities
Finance and Sustainability
- Lead financial management, budgeting and long-term sustainability
- Lead income generation, fundraising, contract management and funder relationships
- Monitor organisational performance, finances and risk, reporting regularly to the Board
- Work with the Team Leader to ensure legal services meet contractual, funding and quality requirements
HR and Organisational Systems
- Lead people management, ensuring effective recruitment, performance management and staff wellbeing
- Develop and maintain effective HR policies, systems and good employment practice
- Foster a positive, inclusive and values-led organisational culture
Performance Monitoring and Reporting
- Ensure effective systems are in place to monitor organisational & service performance
- Provide clear, accurate reporting to the Board on performance, risk and impact
Community Engagement
- Lead the organisation’s community engagement and outreach strategy, ensuring services reach communities most affected by poverty, discrimination and disadvantage
- Develop strategic partnerships with community organisations, local authorities and other stakeholders to improve access to services
- Ensure community engagement supports organisational sustainability, contractual requirements and organisational objectives
External Relations and Partnerships
- Represent the organisation externally at local, regional and national level
- Develop strategic partnerships and collaborations
- Promote the organisation’s profile and influence
Person Specification
Leadership
- Significant experience in a senior leadership role within a charity or not-for-profit organisation.
- Ability to balance operational delivery with long-term strategic development.
Finance and Fundraising
- Demonstrated experience of managing budgets and financial planning
- Experience of assessing financial risk and making informed decisions
- Experience of income generation and fundraising
- Experience of managing funded contracts and funder relationships
Governance
- Significant experience of working closely with a Board of Trustees or equivalent governing body
- Experience of preparing Board papers and presenting complex information clearly
- Good understanding of charity governance, trustee responsibilities and good governance practice
- Experience of developing organisational risk management and assurance processes
People Management
- Experience of line management, performance management including ability to work effectively with specialist leads (e.g. legal, finance)
- Strong commitment to staff wellbeing and positive organisational culture
- Ability to lead inclusively and promote equality, diversity and inclusion
- Experience of developing HR policies, systems and good employment practice
External relationships
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Ability to represent the organisation credibly with external stakeholders
- Experience of partnership working and stakeholder management
Personal Commitment
- Strong commitment to social justice and the organisation’s mission
- High levels of integrity, resilience and professionalism
- Ability to work collaboratively while holding others to account
Desirable Criteria
- Experience of working in or with the not for profit legal advice sector
- Knowledge of the Legal Aid regime and publicly funded legal services
- Ability to work in Welsh (spoken and/or written)
To Apply
If you would like an informal discussion about the role this would be welcomed.
The deadline for applications is 12noon on Thursday 17th September 2026.
Please apply with your CV and a cover letter of up to two pages. You should email this. First interviews will be held online in late September. Candidates who are successful at first stage will be invited to a final in person interview.
We recognise the value of diverse perspectives in our work and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, communities, identities and experiences, including those with
personal experience of the inequalities and injustices we seek to address.
If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing.
We look forward to hearing from you.


