Equality Jobs

There are about 2,000 LGBTQI people claiming asylum in the UK every year because of their sexuality, gender identity or intersex status. When they come to the UK, they are still not safe. They are often abused in refugee accommodation by other refugees who come from the same or similar countries to the one they are escaping; they become homeless and depressed; and they are rejected by their ethnic community and live in poverty.

The job involves coordinating our online and offline activities, providing admin support to the team in running Micro Rainbow’s programmes and weekly events and administering day-to-day financial transactions.

The ideal candidate is passionate about equality, has excellent coordination, IT, attention to detail and administration skills.

Join Different Strokes, a national charity led by young stroke survivors for young stroke survivors. There are 100,000 strokes in the UK every year, and 1 in 4 of these happen to someone of working age or younger. We aim to promote independent stroke recovery and help younger stroke survivors to reclaim their lives.

We are a small national charity that really cares about what we do. We are in an exciting period of growth and are looking to expand our team. We are seeking a passionate individual to work alongside our marketing manager.

As our Information Officer, you’ll play a vital role in developing and refining our information resources for stroke survivors and their families. Your primary focus will be to lead the creation and enhancement of our information packs, which cover a range of topics important to our community. Collaborating with team members and gathering insights from stroke survivors, you’ll ensure that our materials are accessible, informative, and aligned with our community's needs.

The role would be home based, but require regular visits to our office in Milton Keynes. Initially it is offered as 20 hours per week on a 12 month contract, but there is potential for this to be extended. The salary is £24,500 per annum pro-rata.

This role will include occasional weekend working due to our out-of-hours monitoring of our online support group.

We aim to empower and uplift those affected by stroke, ensuring they have access to practical information, emotional support, and a welcoming community. If you’re passionate about making a difference and have a knack for creating accessible, informative content, we’d love to hear from you.

To apply for this position, please apply via our website by sending a CV, a supporting statement which addresses all criteria on the person specification, and a completed equality and diversity monitoring form. 

Applications are particularly welcome from individuals who have been personally affected by stroke.

Closing date: Monday 10th February 2025

Interviews to be held w/c Monday 24th February 2025.  Interviews will be held virtually; if you have any accessibility requirements regarding interview please let us know.

Join Different Strokes, a national charity led by young stroke survivors for young stroke survivors. There are 100,000 strokes in the UK every year, and 1 in 4 of these happen to someone of working age or younger. We aim to promote independent stroke recovery and help younger stroke survivors to reclaim their lives.

We are a small national charity that really cares about what we do. We are in an exciting period of growth and are looking to expand our team. We are seeking a passionate individual to support our network of more than 30 autonomous, volunteer-led local groups across the UK.

As our Groups Co-ordinator, you’ll play a vital role in supporting our network of groups.  You will ensure that all the volunteers that run our groups get the support that they require, in areas such as developing group activities, promoting the group and fundraising.  You’ll respect the autonomy that groups have to make their own decisions, while ensuring that they work within the framework of Different Strokes and that they meet compliance requirements.  The ability to communicate effectively is essential, as is experience of working with volunteers. 

The role would be based in our office in Milton Keynes, but require regular visits to our groups across the UK.  There is also the potential for this to be a hybrid role with some home working. 

This is a permanent position for 20 hours per week.  Occasional weekend work will be required.

To apply for this position, please send a CV, a supporting statement which addresses all criteria on the person specification, and complete the equality and diversity monitoring section.

Applications are particularly welcome from individuals who have been personally affected by stroke.

Closing date: Monday 10th February 2025

Interviews to be held w/c Monday 24th February 2025.  Interviews will be held virtually; if you have any accessibility requirements regarding interview please let us know.

Do you want to make a real difference in the lives of survivors of sexual violence? An exciting opportunity has arisen for an exceptional professional to lead Greater Manchester Rape Crisis.

The Board is seeking to appoint a new CEO to lead the organisation and to provide strategic direction for its staff, volunteers and supporters. You will have effective and comprehensive leadership, management and communication skills, with experience of leading high performing teams. You will be a confident communicator and ambassador for GMRC.

If you have a strong empathy with this area of work; if you value integrity, compassion and teamwork; if you want to work in an inclusive and nurturing environment; if you have a feminist understanding of sexual violence and knowledge of the causes and impact then this could be the next career challenge for you.

Closing Date: Friday 14th February 2025 at 12 noon

Hours: 35 per week with the possibility of hybrid working

Annual Salary: PO7-PO8 starting at £52,805 - £56,073

Interview dates: TBA

FIXED TERM CONTRACT FOR 12 MONTHS WITH POSSIBILITY OF EXTENSION SUBJECT TO FUNDING

PLEASE NOTE this role is restricted to female applicants under the Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR), Schedule 9 (Work; Exceptions), Part 1 (Occupational Requirements), of the Equality Act (2010)

It is a policy of Greater Manchester Rape Crisis that ex-service users have a waiting period of six months before applying for any posts as a paid employee.

Are you a leader with a background in developing organisational capacity to understand and meet the funding needs of diverse communities?

Do have a proven track record of translating Equity Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) strategy into meaningful operational delivery?

Can you bring your EDI experience and organisational skills to influence key internal and external stakeholders? Here’s the role for you.

Head of Funding, Equity & Inclusion is a key role for The National Lottery Community Fund (the Fund), based within its Funding, Strategy, Communication and Impact (FSCI) Directorate. This role is required to drive delivery of our EDI Funding ambitions across the organisation in line with our strategy ‘It starts with community’ and our corporate plan.

We are looking for someone with strong EDI Funding experience, organisational, communication and relationship skills. You will be responsible for driving delivery in line with our EDI funding ambitions.

Our strategy means that, across all our work with communities and our four missions, we’ll invest most in places, people and communities who experience poverty, disadvantage and discrimination. Our work aims to support communities to build from their strengths. We’ll support what matters most to different communities, including long-term investment to address deep-rooted challenges.

As the Head of Funding, Equity & Inclusion, you will be required to:

• Play a leading role in developing our organisation’s capacity to understand and meet the funding needs of the diverse communities. 
• Lead the strategic development, delivery and continuous improvement of EDI for our funding portfolios across the UK, 
• Influence, drive and align, One Fund approach to EDI Funding and establish ways of working to ensure a sustained delivery.
• Ensuring all aspects of our funding services are inclusive and accessible. 

You will be line managed by the FSCI Deputy Director: Programme Lead Strategy Implementation and Funding Policy and will lead a team of two EDI Managers

You will be proactive, resilient, and adaptable working with your team and colleagues at all levels and across the Fund. This will include, for example, aligning your approach with our internal People and Culture strategy. You will be happy to lead work, take decisions, provide briefing, reports and make proposals in line with our governance processes.

Interview Date: W/C 3rd February - virtual

Location: We have a hybrid approach to working, work pattern and location will be agreed with the successful candidate. The role can be based at any of our UK offices, these are Belfast, Birmingham, Cardiff, Exeter, Glasgow, Leeds, London, Newcastle and Newtown.

On application, please align your supporting statement to the criteria below

Essential criteria

• In-depth knowledge and experience of implementing EDI concepts, strategy and practice for a whole organisation including ensuring the values and behaviours of the organisation are as important as the operational delivery.
•  Strong, visible leadership and stakeholder engagement skills, able to communicate, persuade and influence at all levels.
• Relevant and recent experience of successfully leading work to reduce inequalities and promote equitable outcomes in a community or funding environment.
• A proven track record of successfully implementing significant change in a complex organisation, managing competing priorities, risk and dependencies.
• Evidence of delivering practical outcomes, able to innovate and implement new ideas in an agile way.
• Experience of using evidence and data to inform policy, practice and decision-making to deliver positive impacts on communities.
• Strong interpersonal skills, managing, mobilising and coaching others across a matrix team.
• Knowledge of relevant equalities legislation relating to service provision for a public sector body.

Desirable criteria

• Project and Programme Management.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion  

Communities in the UK come in all shapes and sizes. National Lottery funding is for everyone – therefore, we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and we work hard to ensure our funding reaches where it is needed.  

We also believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with. That’s why The National Lottery Community Fund is committed to being an inclusive employer and a great place to work. We recognise and celebrate the fact that our people come from diverse backgrounds. We positively welcome applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities or longstanding health conditions, people who are LGBTQ+, and people from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as well as people of all ages. 

As a Disability Confident Employer, we take a proactive approach in making reasonable adjustments, if needed, throughout the recruitment process and during employment. (This can be related to a physical and mental health condition.) 

Remote in the UK with travel to London once a month (at own cost)

Who we are

Animal Equality is an international animal protection organisation working with society, governments and companies to end cruelty to farmed animals. Animal Equality has offices in the United Kingdom, United States, Germany, Italy, Spain, Mexico, Brazil and India.

Animal Equality releases investigative materials captured from inside factory farms and slaughterhouses, exposing the conditions that farmed animals face around the world. We publish our findings on television, in newspapers and online. We routinely secure mainstream media coverage, including on the BBC, ITV, Sky news, The Times, the Guardian, New York Times and many more.

Animal Equality also advocates for political change. Our current campaigns include a UK ban on foie gras imports, increased enforcement of existing animal protection laws, legal protections for farmed fish, and Government subsidies for transitioning towards a plant-based food system.

We focus on farmed animals because of the scale and severity of the issue. More than a billion animals are confined and killed for human consumption every year in the UK. Farmed animals also often suffer in some of the worst ways: pigs typically endure painful mutilations, many chickens die of heart attacks, fish are confined in underwater cages, and some farmed animals are victims of deliberate abuse and neglect. But the problem is solvable! By utilising effective campaigning strategies, Animal Equality is having an impact for animals around the world and building a future where all animals are respected and protected and are no longer exploited for human consumption.

About the role

An experienced advocate with a sound understanding of the UK political system and legislative process, the Policy and Advocacy Specialist will be responsible for leading on Animal Equality’s life-saving legal advocacy campaigns on behalf of farmed animals.

Working as part of a highly effective team, within a fast-paced environment, the Policy and Advocacy Specialist will develop and implement advocacy strategies that influence public policy with a goal to advance Animal Equality UK’s mission: to end the exploitation of farmed animals.

An excellent communicator, with an ability to convey complex information in a digestible way, the Policy and Advocacy Specialist will be a professional with a proven track record of policy programme delivery. The role involves engaging with policymakers, building relationships with coalition partners, overseeing public affairs initiatives, and influencing Government policy to create meaningful changes for farmed animals.

General responsibilities:

• Contribute to the organisation’s policy programmes: Garner reliable intel, conduct in-depth research, and carry out robust data analysis to inform Animal Equality UK’s ongoing policy and advocacy efforts for animals. Develop authentic, ambitious, and inspiring short-term and long-term policy goals that have the greatest impact for farmed animals. Maintain and develop the organisation’s policy statements, as required.
• Shaping policy initiatives: Influence decision-makers across the devolved governments. Identify ways to shape the debate, engage thoroughly in the legislative process to affect how farmed animal issues are framed, and maximise opportunities for targeted animal advocacy campaigns.
• Conduct stakeholder mapping: Identify and ensure regular engagement with key political figures and influencers, including ministers, politicians, civil servants, advisory bodies, officials, regulators, and local authorities. Propose ways to engage Parliamentarians and identify those with the potential to become champions for our cause.
• Influence decision-makers: Foster and maintain relationships with individuals critical to achieving successful outcomes for animals. Build on established relationships with individuals and bodies in a position to create lasting change for animals and convince influential political decision-makers to prioritise farmed animals in their funding and policy agendas.
• Produce compelling briefings: Develop high-quality, evidence-based responses to new policy developments, animal agriculture industry reports, Government consultations, and more. Craft politically persuasive briefings, including formal policy submissions, briefings, blogs, and press statements. Lead on the dissemination of relevant information to key political stakeholders.
• Work closely with campaigning colleagues: Work with colleagues in the Communications, Marketing, and Campaigns Departments to support the effective execution of public awareness campaigns that raise Animal Equality UK’s public profile and inform members of the public about the plight of farmed animals. Keep abreast of relevant political developments and maintain Animal Equality’s strong external policy presence through coordinated, proactive, and reactive lobbying and campaigning efforts.
• Grow strategically aligned partnerships: Liaise with and, where appropriate, convene fellow experts and advocacy organisations to gather intelligence, share best practice, and canvas opinion to inform policy positions. Support Animal Equality’s engagement in coalitions.
• Support in the organisation of events: Assist in the organisation of key events to inform and influence policymakers. Represent Animal Equality, where appropriate, at policy and networking events.
• Monitor outcomes: Measure, track, and critically evaluate policy developments, ensuring internal alignment on key issues and opportunities associated with our current campaigns. Manage against a set budget and agreed deadlines, reporting on the performance and progress against set deliverables. Share learnings with colleagues and fellow advocates.
• Support with other ad hoc duties, as requested by your line-manager.

Individual attributes required:

• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong written communication skills.
• Agile.
• A natural problem-solver.
• Data-driven, with strong analytical and research skills.
• Highly organised and comfortable multi-tasking.

Position requirements:

• Minimum of three years of related experience in policy development, advocacy, public affairs, or a related role, preferably within a non-profit organisation.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Docs and in the use of databases and spreadsheets. Experience of using Salesforce is a plus.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Adherence to a vegan diet.
• Thorough knowledge of farmed animal issues.
• Plays an active role in supporting Animal Equality’s fundraising and philanthropic efforts.
• Commitment to the objectives of the organisation.
• Professional manner.

Salary and benefits

Salary band £32,500-£35,000, depending on experience. This is a remote working opportunity (UK-based candidates only); colleagues are expected to attend mandatory monthly meet-ups in central London.

• Holiday entitlement equal to 33 days per year (including standard public holidays).
• Personalised Employee Assistance Program (EAP): an Animal Equality-funded benefit that offers employees confidential counselling and advice on a wide range of work and personal issues. The program offers several services, such as a 24/7 confidential helpline and expert Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.
• Flexible hours, with the option to start between 8am-10am and finish between 4pm-6pm.
• Able Futures Support: The service is a nine month, practical and confidential support service for employees whose circumstances or mental health may impact their wellbeing or work. Employees can work with a mental health professional to deepen their understanding of how their mental health may impact them and will build coping skills and resilience to thrive at work.
• Yearly stipend to access learning and development resources, to help employees further grow their personal and professional skills.
• A free vegan lunch every month at the Animal Equality monthly meetups.

For more information and to apply, please visit our careers page.

Closing date: 5.00pm GMT on Monday 3rd February 2025.

The interview process will comprise a multiple-stage interview and Skills Test, which will take place throughout February.

This role will be pivotal in contributing to FEI’s communications strategy, focusing on high-quality content creation across social media, personal stories and other written, designed and video formats.  

Scope of the role: 

The Digital Content & Communications Officer is responsible for creating content across FEI’s communications channels, inspiring individuals organisations alike to get involved in the face equality movement. 

This is an exciting new role within a fast-paced, growing organisation. The ideal candidate will be creative, passionate about communications, with attention to detail. The role will be varied, working across campaigns, partnerships, storytelling and our membership programmes. With a primary focus on social content, this role will also contribute to campaign development, newsletters and blogs. 

There will be freedom for creativity and trying out new ideas, with a focus on personal development through training and ongoing support by working closely with the Campaigns Manager and the wider team. 

With a remote team working across the UK we are committed to providing flexible hours, but there must be crossover on Monday-Thursday mornings to align with the other team members. 

About Face Equality International: 

Face Equality International works to mobilise an alliance of Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs), charities and support groups to further the campaign for ‘face equality’. 

Our vision is to build a world of equity, dignity and inclusion with and for anyone with an appearance affecting disfigurement or difference. By supporting a global community of organisations and individuals alike, we grow their capacity to champion face equality.  

We run award-winning research and campaigns, together with partners such as Sephora UK. With plans to present at the United Nations in 2025, this is a hugely exciting time to be joining our small but mighty team. 

Responsibilities 
 

• Social media – Written, graphic and video content to be produced to support FEI’s mission. With the support from the Campaigns Manager, the Communications Officer will lead on developing engaging content to amplify the voices of the facial difference community. Accessible content standards are essential.  
   

• Graphic/video editing – Using tools such as Canva or CapCut to create and edit content.  
   

• Website updates – All FEI staff have access and responsibility to collectively update our WordPress site in line with their role.
   

• Copywriting – Creating content for social media primarily with the addition of blogs and other written marketing materials on occasion.  
   

• Engagement – Community management and engagement via online channels, including influencer outreach.  
   

• Monitoring and evaluation – using analytics to track impact. 
   

• Ad hoc tasks: Supporting the team with ad hoc administrative and communications duties as requested. Member meetings and events on occasion may be required outside of normal working hours.

Past experience: 

• Experience of producing content for digital channels is essential.  

• Experience of copywriting is essential.  

• Experience of design programs such as Canva or Photoshop is essential. 

• Experience/knowledge of the social justice and equality movements, particularly those devoted to the disability and disfigurement community, is desirable but not essential.

Knowledge and skills: 

• Excellent communication skills – both written and oral, and the ability to communicate to our diverse global audience with care and professionalism. 

• Good interpersonal skills in order to collaborate with volunteers, staff, members and our wider community.

• Good knowledge of brand guidelines, tone of voice, and adhering to overarching strategy.

• IT literacy – knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPoint are essential. 

• Knowledge of website, social media and newsletter content management systems. 

• Ability to work to tight deadlines, and to prioritise workload. 

• Attention to detail and good organisational skills.

• Willingness and enthusiasm to learn, and grow as the face equality movement does. 

• Multi-lingual candidates would be an asset to our work.  

We would particularly welcome applicants with personal experience of disfigurement/facial difference and from other minority backgrounds.

Part-time, 21 hours per week (hours can be worked flexibly), fixed term for 2 years

Based at our offices in Leeds (LS2) or London (NW1), or at home if you do not live within reasonable commuting distance from one of these offices (London based staff can work at home some of the time by agreement)

Join Our People Team as a Workplace Equity Coordinator!

Quakers in Britain is seeking to appoint a reflective and innovative diversity practitioner to help us coordinate our EDI work, and to co-create progressive change based on your learning and experience. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Coordinating the development of inclusive policies and practices.
• Co-developing impactful initiatives that enhance awareness and develop understanding and interpersonal skills that foster belonging.
• Collaborating with the People Team to review and promote equitable practices, policies and culture.
• Providing support and resources to staff that help engender an inclusive culture.
• Coordinating and communicating with EDI champions across the organisation.
• Monitoring, evaluating and writing reports on our equity initiatives to measure their impact.

The successful candidate will play an important role in shaping a workplace that celebrates differences and empowers every individual. You will be joining a supportive team and great allies across the organisation who keen to co-create systemic change. If you are ready to be a catalyst for change, apply now and be part of an organisation committed to building a workplace where everyone belongs!

Alongside the opportunity to transform the experience of Quakers across Britain, we offer a generous benefits package.

For details on how to apply, please visit our website.

Closing date: 8.00am on Monday 20 January 2025.

Interview date: Thursday 30 January 2025 at Friends House, London NW1.

Quakers are committed to equality and welcome applicants from all identities and backgrounds. Selection is based solely on skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities. We aim to prevent age, belief, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, neurodivergence, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or social class from being a barrier to employment. We aim for an equitable, user-friendly application process, and reasonable adjustments can be made if needed. As a Quaker organisation we expect all applicants and employees to uphold our values.

We are committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All candidates will undergo pre-employment checks in line with our Safer Recruitment guidelines.

CENTRE FOR AGEING BETTER

Age-friendly Communities Network Manager

· Fixed term to 31st March, 2026

· Salary £47,336 per annum 

· Full time

· Flexible working options will be supported

· Central London Office and Hybrid working

We offer a pension scheme with employer contribution up to 10%, in addition you’ll receive 28 days holiday plus bank holidays, 24-hour access to a comprehensive employee assistance programme, cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan scheme and other benefits.

About the role

The UK Network of Age-friendly Communities has grown significantly over the past five years. Part of a global movement of Age-friendly Cities and Communities, affiliated to the World Health Organisation, our goal is to support this growing network, ensuring it remains a positive and thriving community of practice, and a place for good ideas to spread fast. 

With line management responsibility for a Learning Officer, the postholder will plan and implement a programme of activity to inspire, connect, and support network members using a range of engaging and creative methods including:

· Identifying, documenting, and sharing the work of Network members

· Developing or commissioning online and offline resources such as webinars, case studies, toolkits, etc

· Facilitating connections, information flow and exchange between members

· Providing direct guidance and support to new and existing members to make progress.

· Ensure Network membership ‘journey’ is clear and well communicated, including through the Ageing Better website.

This is a hands-on role involving scoping, commissioning, managing and delivering training, events, resources, and other learning activities for the UK Network as well as building and managing relationships with the growing number local authorities and voluntary sector organisations across the UK who are members of the UK network.

About you

The successful candidate will be experienced in and passionate about building networks and communities of practice in which people can learn and feel connected to others working towards the same goals.  You’ll be highly organised. able to create and effectively project manage a wide range of events and workshops, alongside other content to support learning.

Flexible and collaborative, you are able to build effective relationships with a wide range of people.  Someone who can enjoy being part of a team which is supporting a growing, and highly regarded network on an issue of national and global importance.

An understanding of the local policy context around ageing and older people is desirable, but not essential.  However, an understanding of how change happens ‘on the ground’, and how learning and networks can support this is key. 

You will also be passionate about equity and tackling the inequalities that prevent people from having a great later life.

About us

The Centre for Ageing Better is a charitable foundation funded by The National Lottery Community Fund and part of the government’s What Works Network

Everyone has the right to a good life as they get older and our whole society benefits when people are able to age well. But far too many people face huge barriers, and as a result are living in bad housing, dealing with poverty and poor health and made to feel invisible in their communities and society.

The Centre for Ageing Better is pioneering ways to make ageing better a reality for everyone. Its key areas of work include challenging ageism and building a nationwide Age-friendly Movement, creating Age-friendly Employment and Age-friendly Homes.

We are striving to create an organisation that reflects our society and the communities we serve. A workplace where everyone feels empowered and where diversity of background and thought is celebrated. We know there is more work to be done and are committed to continuing to improve our practice around Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.

We very much welcome applications from minority groups and those underrepresented in our workforce. This especially includes people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBT+ people, and Disabled people.

We are a Positive Action employer, therefore in recruitment where two candidates are ‘as qualified as’ each other, we will favour a candidate from any group identified as currently underrepresented in our team based on protected characteristics as outlined in the Equality Act 2010.

The closing date for this role is 11:59pm on 28th January 2025, with in- person interviews to take place during week commencing 3rd February 2025.

CENTRE FOR AGEING BETTER

Learning Officer - Localities

· Fixed term to 31st March, 2026

· Band 2-  £36,189 per annum 

· Full time

· Flexible working options will be supported

· Central London Office and Hybrid working

We offer a pension scheme with employer contribution up to 10%, in addition you’ll receive 28 days holiday plus bank holidays, 24-hour access to a comprehensive employee assistance programme, cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan scheme and other benefits.

About the role

The UK Network of Age-friendly Communities has grown significantly over the past five years and now has a membership of over 85 places.  Part of a global movement of age-friendly cities and communities, affiliated to the World Health Organisation, our goal is to support this growing network, ensuring it remains a positive and thriving community of practice, and a place for good ideas to spread fast. 

You will be working with the Age-friendly Communities Manager to achieve this goal and to inspire, connect and support network members using a range of engaging methods including:

· Creating online and offline resources such as blogs, case studies, toolkits, etc

· The design and delivery of training, events, and workshops

· Facilitating connections, information flow and exchange between members

This is hands-on role will delivering key learning activities, managing your own workload, whilst also being responsive to support Network members. The role is pivotal to ensuring our support for the Network is high-quality and inclusive of a diverse range of experience and expertise, from within the Network and beyond.

About you

The successful candidate will be experienced in and passionate about having an impact through helping people learn and feel connected to others working towards the same goals. An excellent facilitator and written communicator, you will have an eye for detail and be able to easily summarise and share information so that others can learn from it.

You will be flexible and organised, joining a small and committed team, which is supporting a growing, and highly regarded network on an issue of national and global importance.

You will also be passionate about equity and tackling the inequalities that prevent people from having a great later life.

About us

The Centre for Ageing Better is a charitable foundation funded by The National Lottery Community Fund and part of the government’s What Works Network.

Everyone has the right to a good life as they get older and our whole society benefits when people are able to age well. But far too many people face huge barriers, and as a result are living in bad housing, dealing with poverty and poor health and made to feel invisible in their communities and society.

The Centre for Ageing Better is pioneering ways to make ageing better a reality for everyone. Its key areas of work include challenging ageism and building a nationwide Age-friendly Movement, creating Age-friendly Employment and Age-friendly Homes.

We are striving to create an organisation that reflects our society and the communities we serve. A workplace where everyone feels empowered and where diversity of background and thought is celebrated. We know there is more work to be done and are committed to continuing to improve our practice around Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.

We very much welcome applications from minority groups and those underrepresented in our workforce. This especially includes people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBT+ people, and Disabled people.

We are a Positive Action employer, therefore in recruitment where two candidates are ‘as qualified as’ each other, we will favour a candidate from any group identified as currently underrepresented in our team based on protected characteristics as outlined in the Equality Act 2010.

The closing date for this role is 11:59pm on 28th January 2025, with in- person interviews to take place during week commencing 3rd February 2025.

We're now The King's Trust. And we're still working for young people.

We've changed our name from The Prince's Trust to The King’s Trust. Rest assured, the support we offer young people remains the same. This change marks an exciting new chapter for us, and we hope you'll continue supporting us to transform young lives.

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Let's make every day a chance to create a brighter future for the next generation!

Would you like to be part of the coolest team in town, collaborating with our Outreach and Marketing legends and our friendly customer service team here at The King's Trust? Together, we'll ensure that our young people get onboarded and engaged in our programmes safely and with style.

Dive deep to uncover any barriers that stand in their way, helping to remove those barriers to enable them to shine and propelling them on their journey towards amazing outcomes. Responsible for a group of young people, for one-on-one support and guidance or just gently pointing them in the right direction. You'll be on a mission to assist with travel expenses and find clever ways to handle their other commitments. You'll champion their support and learning needs with employers, and you'll be the ultimate liaison, working alongside partners like the job centre to ensure that nothing stands in the way of their success!

You’ll also be the guiding light for our delivery partners and service providers as we want them to deliver the best experience and outcomes for our young people. High-fives all around! Roll up your sleeves and deliver employability sessions directly to our incredible young people. You'll also help our Delivery Partners and volunteers do the same, both in person and virtually through our trusty MS Teams. When we're doing things face-to-face, you’ll need to hit the road and be there in person to help with programme delivery or programme visits to make sure all is running as smoothly as possible.

And if that’s not enough to keep you busy, you’ll also be keeping meticulous records of information and data on our young people, volunteers, and partners. It's all about making sure every step of their journey is accurately reflected in our systems so that it complies with our funding contracts.

We are a massive advocate of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion so it would be amazing if you could lead the charge in creating an environment where everyone feels seen, by implementing a local action plan that supports our big-picture EDI goals. Let's make positive change happen!

Be ready for anything and everything. Alongside all these fantastic responsibilities, you might find yourself wearing different hats and rocking them like a pro, this could even include deputising when the need arises.

Join the King's Trust Team and let’s make magic happen!

Perks for working at The Trust! 

• Great holiday package! 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure on the days between Christmas and New Year 
• Flexible working! Unless the location of the role is remote, the Youth Development Lead role requires a combination of office days and working from home. 
• You can volunteer for and/or attend events – music festivals, The King's Trust Awards, active events etc. 
• In-house learning platform! Develop your skills for your career and your role 
• Benefits platform! Everything from health and financial well-being support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas. 
• Personal development opportunities through our Networks – KT CAN (Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network), and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network). 
• Fantastic Family leave! Receive 13 weeks of full pay and 13 weeks of half pay for maternity and adoption leave. Receive 8 weeks of full pay for paternity leave. 
• Interest-free season ticket loans 
• Cycle-to-Work Scheme
• The Trust will contribute 5% of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme 
• Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary) 

Equal Opportunities 

Here at The King's Trust, we're committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. We want to be an organisation that's representative of the communities we serve, which is why we strive for diversity of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, race, religion and sex. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone, from any background, can be themselves and do the best work of their lives. 

We are looking for people who can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation and sector, such as candidates from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds.  

We’re a Stonewall Diversity Champion and we are an employer that is Disability Confident. Our staff, volunteers and young people are supported by KT CAN (our Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network) and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network). 

Safeguarding 

The King's Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment, we undertake basic disclosure checks by the Codes of Practice for all roles within the Trust, and for our roles working directly with young people, at an enhanced level. Having a criminal record will not automatically exclude applicants. 

About us…   

The Francis Crick Institute is Europe’s largest biomedical research institute under one roof. Our world-class scientists and staff collaborate on vital research to help prevent, diagnose and treat illnesses such as cancer, heart disease, infectious diseases and neurodegenerative conditions.  

The Crick is a place for collaboration, innovation and exploration across many disciplines. A space where the brightest minds can pursue big and bold ideas and discover answers to crucial scientific questions. We support them in a dynamic environment which fosters excellence with state-of-the-art infrastructure, cutting-edge facilities, and a creative and curious culture. We’ve removed traditional boundaries of departments, divisions and disciplines and instead have an open approach that supports every researcher. This gives us the freedom to take risks and carry out high-quality, pioneering research. Creating a space for discovery without boundaries helps us to turn our science into benefits for human health and the economy.  

About the role…  

We have 2 Public Engagement Officer roles available, one permanent and the other on a one year fixed term contract.

The Public Engagement Officers support the development and delivery of the Crick’s public events programme, which seeks to engage diverse audiences with Crick science, to highlight its relevance to society. This role also supports on embedding a culture of engagement in the institute through a comprehensive training offer open to all Crick staff and regular opportunities to engage for our scientists.

You will be part of a creative team that develops and delivers our public events programme. There is opportunity to innovate and take the lead on specific events series, and to work closely with Crick scientists, creative partners and community groups as well as colleagues in the exhibitions, digital, and communications teams. Reporting to the Public Engagement Manager (Events & Programmes), the Public Engagement Officer will be based in the Public Engagement with Science team, within the Communications and Public Engagement Directorate. 

What you will be doing…  

As a Public Engagement Officer (Events) at the Crick, you will:  

• Lead the development and delivery of specific events/event series.  

• Develop and manage the project plan, programme and detailed budget, communicating progress to the Public Engagement Manager (Events and programmes) and to scientists and external contractors for effective project delivery. 

• Recruit scientists for event participation and manage their contributions. 

• Collaborate with creative partners on content/activities/performances as well as other external contractors, acting as the main point of contact and ensuring work is delivered on schedule. 

• Uphold the Crick’s commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI), and actively contribute to an inclusive workplace culture. 

• Support the development and delivery of the public engagement training offer for Crick staff and students, to build understanding, skills, and confidence. 

About you…   

You will bring…  

• Experience working in public engagement or equivalent roles

• Solid experience in event or project management 

• Experience of working with academics or researchers.

• The ability to engage with audiences from diverse backgrounds and work with them collaboratively 

•  A thoughtful and creative mindset 

For more information and to see a copy of the full job description please visit our website.

About Working at the Crick…  

Our values   

Everyone who works at the Crick has a valuable role to play in advancing the Crick’s mission and shaping our culture!  

• We are bold. We make space for creative, dynamic and imaginative ideas and approaches. We’re not afraid to do things differently.  

• We are open. We’re highly collaborative and interactive, and make sure our activities are visible to the outside world.  

• We are collegial. We show respect for one another, work cooperatively and support the wider community.  

At the Francis Crick Institute, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to driving innovation and scientific discovery. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed, regardless of their background, identity, or personal circumstances. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all genders, ethnicities, abilities, and experiences. We want to ensure that everyone can apply and be part of our recruitment processes and so we'll make reasonable adjustments if you need them - just let us know when you apply. If you need assistance with applying (i.e., would like to apply by phone or post) please contact the recruitment team.

Applications: Apply to vacancy R2035 if you wish to apply for the permanent role and R2036 if you wish to apply for the temporary role. If you would like to be considered for both roles, please apply for either vacancy. All applicants should state in their cover letter whether they are applying for the permanent, temporary or both roles.  

What will you receive?   

At the Francis Crick Institute, we value our team members and are proud to offer an extensive range of benefits to support their well-being and development:  

• Visas: The Crick offers funding for those requiring a visa to work in the UK. 

• Generous Leave: 28 days of annual leave, plus three additional days over Christmas and bank holidays.  

• Pension Scheme: Defined contribution pension with employer contributions of up to 16%.  

• Health & Well-being:  

• 24/7 GP consultation services.  

• Occupational health services and mental health support programs.  

• Eye care vouchers and discounted healthcare plans.  

• Work-Life Balance:  

• Back-up care for dependents.  

• Childcare support allowance.  

• Annual leave purchase options.  

• Crick Networks offering diverse groups’ support, community and inclusive social events. 

• Perks:  

• Discounted gym memberships, bike-to-work scheme, and shopping discounts.  

• Subsidised on-site restaurant and social spaces for team interaction.  

• Development & Recognition: Comprehensive training, mentoring, and a pay structure with performance-linked progression.  

Amnesty International UK (AIUK) has a simple aim: an end to human rights abuses. Independent, international and influential, we campaign for justice, fairness, freedom and truth wherever they are denied. If you want to use your skills, knowledge, and experience to help fight for human rights, you could be our new Head of Organisational Development and Inclusion (Head of OD&I).

About the role

Our aim is to be an inclusive, progressive employer where we really do think and act with a people first approach. The People & Culture team are at the forefront of leading that approach. The Head of OD&I is accountable for embedding our behaviours into leadership & management development, performance management and other activities. A key part of the role is to continue the development and embedding of our Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Anti-Racism plan.

The role will be driving the formulation of our inclusion approach beyond 2025. It will be integral to the delivery of the People & Culture strategy bringing expertise in organisational development and inclusion and the associated learning strategies and programs.

In partnership with the Director of People & Culture, you will develop and implement the overall People & Culture approach, our IDEA approach, and plans, policies and procedures that align with the organisation's overall strategy and goals.

Responsible for leading and managing initiatives that enhance the effectiveness and performance of AIUK’s colleagues, you will oversee the development and implementation of activities that deliver positive organisational change, employee development, equity and fairness and overall workplace productivity.

You will also be responsible for the management and leadership of the IDEA plan, strategic framework and embedding IDEA principles into our way of working across all areas of AIUK. Ensuring everyone has the knowledge and skills to be inclusive and equitable.

This role has an impact on Human Rights by ensuring that AIUK is well equipped to deliver its goals, is well led, inclusive and our people have access to the development they need to flourish.

More details can be found by downloading the job description from our careers portal.

The role may be for you if you:

• Have strong leadership and management skills in delivering a culture of continuous learning and innovation.
• Are experienced in embedding equality, diversity and inclusion best practice into ways of working and organisational culture.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills for building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders.
• Are a strategic thinker and problem-solver and skilled at addressing organisational challenges and driving positive change, designing and implementing tailored development programs.
• Are experienced in using change management principles and organisational psychology for supporting and embedding cultural behaviours.

Our Commitment to you

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% and we offer 6 months full pay for family leave. We offer flexible working such as compressed work patterns and job shares.
 

Apply for this role

This vacancy advert may be taken down from job boards earlier than the stated deadline if a high standard of applications is received (if you have started an application in our portal, you will still have opportunity to complete it by the original deadline).

We welcome applications from everyone and particularly encourage applications from people from an ethnic minority background, and people with a disability to help us achieve a balanced representation in our workforce, especially at senior grades.

To reduce bias in our shortlisting process, AIUK operates an anonymised application process. If for any reason you prefer to apply in a different format, or require adjustments in the process, please get in touch. To support all candidates to perform their best at interview, we send questions 24 hours in advance. We are a disability confident organisation.

Visit our wbsite for application guidance and information on benefits, recruitment inclusion and hybrid working.

The Education and Partnerships Officer role is an exciting opportunity to support PEAS in crucial areas during a period of growth. The role will involve working closely with education teams in Uganda and Zambia to drive education quality.​

​This will include designing professional development frameworks and resources for teachers, school leaders, and support officers, ensuring alignment with evidence-based teaching practices. They will support the roll out of a new competency-based curriculum in Zambia by developing tools, resources, and quality assurance processes to ensure effective implementation. Additionally, the Education Officer will contribute to key education initiatives, including structured pedagogy programs and school improvement efforts in government schools, while supporting fundraising and external communications.​

​The successful candidate will need to be a strong educationalist with a deep commitment to supporting young people to fulfil their potential in and through education. They will need to be a quick learner, highly organised, and adept at working flexibly to support evolving team and organizational needs. Strong written and verbal communication are essential, as well as enthusiasm for working with multi-national teams.​

For more details, please view the full job pack attached below.

The deadline for applications is midnight on Friday 14th February 2025 at 17:00 GMT. We will review and shortlist applications on a rolling basis and may close the application process sooner that the date specified should we receive a high number of suitable candidates.  Due to high volumes of applications, if you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Please note - this role is open to applicants from the UK, Uganda, Zambia or Ghana. Therefore, the final salary level may vary dependent on the location of the successful applicant, to account for alignment with local compensation frameworks and costs of living.