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The Head of Advocacy, Awareness and External Relations is a senior leadership role within AtaLoss, working closely with and reporting directly to the CEO. The post-holder will lead work across the public, bereavement and commercial sectors to deliver AtaLoss’ strategic outcomes by:
- providing national leadership in bereavement awareness, advocacy and policy influence, including through Parliament, the APPG and the media
- strengthening the website as the UK’s trusted gateway for bereavement support, ensuring accessible, high-quality content and effective signposting
- enabling holistic bereavement support in communities and workplaces through partnership development, training and the growth of Bereavement Friendly Communities
- contributing to organisational sustainability through income-generating training, cross-sector partnerships and effective external engagement.
The role sits at the heart of AtaLoss’ mission to ensure that every bereaved person can access the right support at the right time, and to position bereavement as a public health issue requiring timely, coordinated and understanding response.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The core purpose is to inspire and grow a network of local volunteers, enabling them to champion their churches and organise events that foster community engagement. We are looking for someone who can inspire volunteers to cherish and take responsibility for their local church. Someone who can build relationships with our local communities and engage, support and grow our network of local volunteers.
We need someone who will work closely and enthusiastically with our small team to develop, encourage and enable community use of and care for our historic buildings.
Above all, we need an excellent communicator, and someone who can engender a collaborative working approach.
In supporting and developing our volunteering initiatives, we need someone who will be the organisation’s lead on health and safety, embedding best practice across all operations and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation.
The Volunteering & Community Officer plays a pivotal role in engaging and supporting volunteers to care for historic churches across England and Wales. The position may be full-time or split into two part-time roles, with flexible, home-based working and regular travel to sites.
We rescue and repair closed places of worship in England and Wales and encourage community use of these spaces.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you a Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM expert looking for a role where your skills make a real difference? We’re on an exciting journey to implement a brand-new Dynamics 365 CRM system and are seeking an experienced CRM Manager to support and maintain the system which will transform how we connect with our supporters and deliver impactful fundraising campaigns.
About the role:
This is a pivotal role in shaping the future of our supporter engagement. You’ll take ownership of our CRM strategy and management, ensuring data quality and seamless processes that empower our fundraising and communications teams. Through your proven Dynamics 365 CRM skills and experience, you will also lead the charity’s CRM business processes and data quality, collaborating with the key stakeholders across the charity.
This position is based remotely, but there is also an option to work on a hybrid basis at our head office in Norfolk. Where working remotely, you will be required to attend the charity’s head office located in Norfolk a minimum of 6 times per year and this will be at your own expense for travel and accommodation.
About you:
You’ll have advanced knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 and experience configuring and optimising CRM systems. Skilled in the Power Platform (Power Automate, Power Apps, Power BI), you combine strong technical ability with excellent communication skills, making complex information clear for non-technical colleagues. Highly organised and detail-oriented, you manage workloads effectively under pressure and build positive relationships across teams. A good understanding of data protection and compliance is essential, and experience in a fundraising or charity environment is desirable.
What we offer:
Benefits include a generous pension scheme and cash health plan, paid employee sickness absence scheme, a minimum of 31 days’ holiday (including bank/public holidays and mandatory shutdown between Christmas and New Year) and death in service.
World Horse Welfare is committed to championing equality and diversity in all aspects of employment and in the services that it provides. We encourage applications for all of our vacancies from under-represented groups, particularly ethnically diverse communities, LGBTQ+, and people with disabilities.
World Horse Welfare takes great pride in being realistic, compassionate and forward-thinking and the successful applicant for any of our vacancies will be expected to share these values.
Closing date: Friday 30th of January
Interview date: Tuesday 10th of February
World Horse Welfare’s vision is a world where every horse is treated with respect, compassion and understanding.
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Through our One World in Schools (OWIS) programme, we use powerful short films and discussion-based teaching resources to help young people question harmful narratives, build empathy, and take civic action.
Operating across Europe, OWIS is now expanding into the UK, building on its strong international reputation in human rights education.
PIN seeks a dynamic, mission-driven consultant to lead the implementation of the OWIS UK Growth Strategy — a four-month, grassroots plan to grow visibility, school engagement, and strategic partnerships across the UK.
The consultant will translate the strategy into action, working closely with the PIN UK team to test, learn, and build the foundations for long-term programme growth.
Key Responsibilities
Build Relationships with Schools and Teachers
• Gather qualitative insights from teachers about challenges and needs in addressing OWIS topics to ensure the OWIS content and approach (the OWIS “product”) is relevant and appropriate.
• Recruit and support 5-8 pilot schools to trial OWIS content and provide feedback.
• Engage teachers as champions and contributors to testimonials or case studies.
Build Product and Partnerships
• Establish strategic relationships with NGOs, academic partners and local authorities.
• Coordinate development of a simple UK-facing digital platform or landing page for content access.
• Curate and develop content, collaborating with aligned organisations to explore joint licensing or resource-sharing.
Build awareness and a model for cost-recovery
• Produce content for 2-3 online posts a month aligned with OWIS messaging.
• Work with PIN UK to pilot the 'Friends of One World' public donation initiative.
• Map and engage potential high-net-worth individuals and potential patrons.
• Demonstrate clear linkage between funding and measurable classroom impact.
• Provide recommendations for sustaining and scaling the UK programme post-consultancy.
Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning
• Maintain a simple monitoring framework tracking outreach, engagement, and partnerships.
• Produce monthly progress updates and a final 4-month summary report outlining results, challenges, and next steps.
Expected Deliverables
• Minimum of 5 pilot schools actively engaged.
• 3–5 new strategic partnerships established or formalised.
• UK-facing landing page or MVP platform launched with curated content.
• Content for visibility building (thought-leadership pieces, testimonials)
• Impact summary (qualitative and quantitative) at the end of 4 months.
Requirements
• Experience working in or alongside the UK education system, ideally with teachers, schools, or education-focused NGOs.
• Proven experience in programme or outreach implementation — ideally in education, youth engagement, or communications.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Self-starter mindset with the ability to work independently and manage multiple workstreams.
• Demonstrated commitment to human rights, inclusion, and civic education.
• Right to work in the UK as per UK goverment regulations
Desirable
• Experience in fundraising, partnership development, or donor engagement.
• Understanding of UK PSHE, Citizenship, or Media Literacy curricula.
• Knowledge of content curation, digital platforms, or educational resource design.
• Familiarity with digital tools (e.g. Squarespace, Canva, Google Workspace, Mailchimp).
Desirable
• 34,000 – 37,000 GBP Full Time Equivalent (contract will be 50% FTE)
• 25 days of holiday annually plus 3 study leave days (50% pro-rata);
• Open and informal organizational culture, interesting and creative work
• Flexible working hours
• Access to PIN’s Learning Hub, - e-learning and internal webinars support continuous growth and personal improvement;
- Travel costs and expenses covered
PIN UK is part of PIN, a global non-profit working in more than 40 countries to promote human rights, humanitarian aid and social inclusion
Data and Insights Analyst
Responsible to: Head of Policy, Research and Consultancy
Team: Policy, Research and Consultancy (PR&C)
Hours of work: 21 hours a week with occasional weekend and evening work
Place of work: Home-based (within specified geographical area)
Benefits
- Salary – £30,000 per annum; FTE £18,000 pro rata
- 21 hours per week
- Home-based (with occasional UK travel)
- Working from home allowance at the standard HMRC rate as detailed on the government website.
- 26 days annual leave plus all Bank Holidays (pro rata)
- bhsf cash plan, 3% pension contribution, death in service insurance
- Learning and development opportunities, Employee Assistance Programme
About Re-engage
Re-engage is a charity that is positive about older age and committed to fighting loneliness so that people can have social lives and friendship groups however old they are. We inspire and enable meaningful connections and shared experiences within communities across the UK for people over 75 facing loneliness and social isolation.
Our volunteers work together to create better communities and help to enrich the lives of our members by giving them something to look forward to. Older people who may have felt very alone now feel valued as individuals, continue to form friendships, and have groups that give support. We make sure that people know they are important well into their old age.
Respectful, determined, warm, pioneering, and local: we are Re-engage and we are bringing generations together.
Our vision is a world where no one is ever too old to make friends and enjoy social interaction.
Our mission is to work within communities to end social isolation and loneliness in older people.
Role purpose
In this new role, you will play a pivotal role in strengthening the Policy, Research and Consultancy team’s evidence base and enhance our capacity to generate meaningful insights. As a core member of the PR&C team, you will lead on the collection, analysis, interpretation, and communication of data that informs policy development, supports research outputs, measures impact and underpins consultancy projects.
Working closely with the Head of the PR&C and the team leads, you will ensure high-quality data and analytical thinking drive decision making across the team, contributing to the overall growth plan. You will bring curiosity, adaptability, and a growth mindset, continuously improving analytical approaches, developing new methods, while staying informed on trends related to older people, loneliness, and social isolation.
Key responsibilities
- Data analysis and insight
- Collect, clean, validate, and analyse datasets using both traditional analytical methods and AI-enabled tools to support policy, research, impact, and consultancy activities.
- Develop clear, compelling insights, leveraging machine learning techniques and predictive analytics, to strengthen the organisation’s evidence base and inform decision-making.
- Produce high-quality written reports, dashboards, visualisations, and insight summaries, using BI platforms and automation to communicate findings in accessible and engaging ways.
- Contribute to the development of question design and data collection approaches as part of our monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL) framework.
- Collect, analyse, and interpret data to support fundraising reporting and bid-writing requirements.
- Identify trends, patterns, anomalies, and opportunities for deeper analysis to enhance cross-departmental understanding.
Policy and Research Support
- Provide analytical inputs for policy development, incorporating AI-supported modelling and forecasting where appropriate.
- Support research projects by developing analytical frameworks, conducting statistical, machine-learning analysis, and ensuring data is used effectively within wider research processes.
- Supply high-quality data inputs, visualisations, and analytical commentary for publications, briefings, and presentations.
- Support the administration of impact and research volunteers, delivering inductions, allocating tasks, communication and providing ongoing support.
Impact and Consultancy Support
- Provide analytical support for impact reporting by analysing outcomes data, applying multi-method evaluation techniques, and producing insight-driven summaries.
- Contribute to consultancy projects by delivering data driven insights, system mapping, and analytical expertise. Using BI and AI-tools to process and analyse big data sets, producing accessible reports for consultants to share with commissioners and relevant stakeholders.
- Support the development of analytical tools, templates and automated workflows that enhance the efficiency, consistency, and quality of consultancy work.
- Support the Research and Impact lead to design, build and analyse the Re-engage annual survey, providing high quality insights.
Collaboration and Continuous improvement
- Support the PR&C team with general administration, including handling the impact mailbox, data entry, and postal mailings.
- Work closely with colleagues across the charity to strengthen data analysis and develop appropriate tools that support effective data use and deliver high-quality and timely support.
- Continuously improve analytical processes, data workflows, and visualisation methods by integrating scalable data practices, to enhance efficiency and data quality.
- Actively seek opportunities to innovate, experiment with emerging AI technologies, and enhance the value of data and insight within the organisation.
- Develop and maintain AI fluency or be willing to undertake training to become AI-fluent, ensuring the organisation remains at the forefront of analytical practice.
- Show a clear commitment to Re-engage's values, culture, and mission to end social isolation and loneliness in older people.
- Take time to familiarise yourself with and follow all Re-engage policies and procedures.
- You may be required to undertake any other duties that fall within the nature of the role and responsibilities of the post. There may be occasional out-of-hours work required.
Skills and Experience
Essential
- Strong experience in data analysis, ideally within policy, research, consultancy, or related fields, with an interest in applying AI-enabled analytical techniques.
- Proficiency in analytical tools such as Excel, Power BI or similar, with the ability to incorporate AI-assisted features for forecasting and insight generation.
- Ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights.
- Experience with data cleaning, validation and management.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to present findings, supported by visualisations or summaries, to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Self-motivated, organised, and methodical approach to work with excellent time management and ability to work independently and deliver against KPI’s.
- Ability to build positive, collaborative relationships with colleagues across the organisation and work constructively with others.
- Strong attention to detail and an understanding of the importance of brand and commitment to the brand guidelines.
- Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- A collaborative growth mindset and willingness to work closely with colleagues across departments.
- Strong experience of systems mapping and workshop facilitation, with openness to using AI tools to support stakeholder mapping and scenario modelling.
- Experience working with large data sets or administrative data.
- Understanding of, or interest in learning about, loneliness, social isolation and issues that affect isolated and lonely older people.
- A dedicated place to work in your home with sufficient broadband for permanent Wi-Fi and access to multiple cloud-based systems.
Desirable
- Proven experience (3+years) in impact measurement, evaluation frameworks, or outcomes-based reporting, with the ability to integrate AI-supported analysis where appropriate.
- Knowledge of social research methods and statistical techniques.
- Familiarity with data governance, ethics, and responsible data use, including awareness of emerging considerations related to AI.
- AI fluent or willingness to become AI fluent, with a commitment to applying AI responsibly.
- A degree in a relevant field.
- Experience of working in a charity and/or with grant funded projects.
About us
We’re committed to growing a team that enjoys coming to work every day and gets satisfaction out of being part of delivering significant impact to the lives of older people. We all work remotely, and we don’t let that stop us from getting to know each other and enjoying down time together. Our social programme includes multiple interest groups: music, books, gardening etc. as well as monthly coffee and chat sessions, coffee roulette, and other activities. All staff join a regional staff group, to facilitate staff consultation and face to face contact, depending on where you live. Everyone is encouraged to get involved in working groups, and task and finish groups, all of which contribute to us getting to know each other. We have strong values and promote behaviours that underpin all we do.
The closing date is midnight on 15 February 2026, and interviews will be 5th and 6th March 2026
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Are you up for a new and exciting challenge, leading one of the most effective and nimble NGOs in the transport and environment sectors in England and Wales?
Transport Action Network (TAN) is seeking a dynamic and knowledgeable CEO to lead its remote team of six.
Since it was set up in 2019, TAN has established itself as a thought leader on planning and transport matters, while providing hands-on support and advice to local communities seeking better transport solutions. It has successfully challenged government decisions and helped local communities fight off damaging road schemes. Some examples include schames that would have harmed Stonehenge World Heritage Site, South Downs National Park and Rimrose Valley Country Park in Liverpool.
TAN is currently supporting the Queensbury Tunnel Society, trying to stop the government blocking up an old railway tunnel so that it can be repurposed for a new greenway. It is also opposing the Lower Thames Crossing 'smart' motorway.
Fancy, getting involved and making a difference?
We look forward to hearing from you.
Deadline for returning completed applications is 23:59 (GMT), Sunday 1st February, 2026
First interviews: 27th February and 4/5th March
In addition to answering the above questions, please include a statement (max 1000 words) explaining why you want this job, what relevant experience you have and provide examples of how you meet the key responsibilities and essential person specifications.
To support local communities and individuals fight damaging or unfair transport proposals and to press for more sustainable and equitable solutions
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are recruiting a Counter Fraud Manager fixed term for 12 months.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the National Lottery Community Fund’s Finance and Resources Directorate at a key moment in the refresh of our counter fraud function. If you’re ready to play a central role in a pivotal team, working alongside another Counter Fraud Manager, this could be the perfect role for you.
As a Counter Fraud Manager, you’ll be at the heart of protecting the Fund’s integrity and ensuring that funding reaches the communities that need it most. You’ll provide specialist counter fraud advice, act as a catalyst for improvement in fraud controls, and help shape the future of our approach to fraud prevention and detection.
Your Responsibilities:
- Delivering internal and external investigation services for the Fund.
- Advising teams across the organisation on fraud, bribery, and corruption risks.
- Maintaining the fraud caseload and reporting, ensuring timely and accurate updates are available for senior leaders.
- Designing and managing counter fraud metrics to measure and improve performance.
- Monitoring investigation productivity and sharing lessons learned and best practice across the Fund.
- Line management of counter fraud officers-based UK wide, supporting, coaching, and developing them to build capability and confidence.
- Working closely with internal teams such as Funding, People Team and Legal.
- Collaborating with external organisations such as the police, charity commission, and other funders and agencies.
What does a typical day look like?
- Morning: You’re meeting with funding and legal about the outcomes of an investigation and providing specialist advice on next steps.
- Midday: You’re reviewing some recently proposed fraud controls for a new funding programme launching in a few weeks.
- Afternoon: You’re conducting high-quality one-to-ones with your line reports to support, coach, and develop the team, ensuring everyone has the tools and confidence to succeed.
- End of day: You’re working alongside the other manager to review and prioritise the number of cases the team are working through and drafting ideas for the teams next report to senior leaders.
Every day is different. One minute you’re reviewing a complex investigation to help decide next steps, the next you’re delivering a presentation to other teams to create awareness of fraud.
What we’re looking for:
- Experience: You have a strong background in counter fraud work and understand the complexities of fraud, bribery, and corruption.
- Curiosity: You want to learn more about fraud risks. You ask questions and have an aptitude for investigative research; you love solving problems!
- Initiative: You are comfortable working alone and enjoy being trusted to complete your work independently, at pace with accuracy and to deadlines.
- Collaboration: You value diverse perspectives and actively seek opportunities to work with others to drive decisions and move work forward.
- Confidence: You have confidence in your decision-making and are comfortable challenging existing processes, giving and receiving critical friend feedback to aid improvement.
- Flexibility: You are a supportive and a strong team player. Our work is challenging and changes day to day so we need someone that can adapt easily to change and embrace it.
- Enthusiasm: You bring energy and positivity to the team.
Why join us?
- You’ll be part of a motivated, supportive team that values wellbeing, recognition, quality of work, collaboration and continuous improvement.
- You’ll help protect millions of pounds of funding for good causes across the UK.
- You’ll have opportunities for professional development and the chance to make a real impact.
Interview details:
- Date: 9th and 10th February 2026
- Format: Online
- Location: UK wide
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: Belfast, Birmingham, Cardiff, Exeter, Glasgow, Leeds, London, Manchester, Newcastle, and Newtown.
The role will include intermittent travel across the UK for team meetings and events (usually this means travelling 4 times a year and staying overnight to attend face to face team meetings).
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact the recruitment team.
How to apply:
Upload your CV in word format and write a supporting statement (1000 words) with the following criteria, we will use this to score your application.
Essential
- Experience and relevant qualifications in conducting counter fraud investigations (ACFS, CIPFA, CIFAS or equivalent).
- Skilled in producing clear, structured reports and presenting findings to non-technical audiences.
- Experience managing remote teams.
- Knowledge and experience of interpreting complex investigation notes and allegations and responding directly to internal and external customers.
- Experience working collaboratively with a wide range of teams and people at all levels.
Desirable
- Knowledge of fraud prevention agencies and other systems and tools that can be used to investigate concerns.
- Knowledge of the funding sector – particularly what the key fraud risks are to the Fund.
- Qualification and/or experience in conducting fraud risk assessments.
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.)
It starts with community.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Civis Foundation (UK) has partnered with AEA Consulting for the recruitment of the Programme Officer.
Civis Foundation invests in arts and letters, cultural preservation, and community development initiatives. Initially established in the US, the foundation is launching a UK-based charitable entity in 2026 to expand its mission across Commonwealth countries, with a particular focus on the United Kingdom, Jamaica, Barbados, and cities such as London and Liverpool.
The work of the Foundation is rooted in the belief that understanding "the other", both within ourselves and in our communities, is essential to personal fulfilment and social transformation. Through partnerships with artists, cultural institutions, municipalities, and community organisations, the Foundation creates opportunities for engagement that transcend boundaries, cultivating compassion and advancing justice.
The newly formed London office will serve as a hub for adaptive reuse of heritage buildings, artistic commissioning, and community investment throughout the Commonwealth. We view artistic expression as a starting point for rekindling democracy - work that urges us to consider the needs of the other, their lived experience, and perspective. We champion projects that address complex historical narratives and create space for genuine dialogue, helping us imagine how we might live together.
The UK charitable foundation will serve purposes including the advancement of education, cultural preservation, and the advancement of citizenship and community development.
Programme Officer (UK) – Role Description
Working closely with and reporting to the President and CEO of Civis Foundation (US and UK), the UK Programme Officer will support the Foundation with the launch and scaling up of its operations in the UK.
The Programme Officer will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the UK Foundation, relationship development, and project management. The management of the initial activity of the Foundation in the UK will include:
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Relationship building: Extensive outreach to potential partners across arts, preservation, municipal, and community sectors in London, Liverpool, Jamaica, and Barbados. Secure introductions and meetings for the President and CEO, and explore potential programme collaborations.
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Partner collaboration: Work with strategic consulting partners to support business planning and programme development.
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Operating budget and core grant application development: Prepare a comprehensive grant request to Civis Foundation New York for initial capitalization, including a three-year operational budget.
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Financial management and reporting: Support preparation of annual accounts, supplier management and payments, and monitor budgets and cash flow.
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Operational and administrative support: Work with the President and CEO of Civis Foundation and other relevant staff and consultants on ad-hoc administrative support, meetings and diary coordination, and to put in place systems and processes for the full launch of the UK operations.
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Evaluation and monitoring: Develop a "light-touch" but effective framework for measuring impact and tracking relevant metrics.
Key competencies and required skillset to succeed in this role include:
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Demonstrate understanding of the UK non-profit landscape, specifically within social justice, arts, or community/urban development context, with at least 7-10 years of project and programme management experience in one or more of these fields.
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Bring a strong network in one or more relevant fields in the UK: social justice, arts, or community/urban development.
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Excellent project management skills, including fluency with software packages (MS Office, project management) and relevant AI tools.
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Financial literacy (including budgeting and cash flow management).
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Working knowledge of the governance and legal regulation in the UK charitable sector.
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Knowledge of and interest in the current agenda around civic and social development, education, and the role of arts and culture in social change, heritage preservation, and urban development.
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Comfortable working independently and across time zones.
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Clear and respectful communicator with excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills.
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Detail-oriented, proactive, and accountable.
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Self-motivating and willing to balance strategy with daily administration.
We expect this to be a part-time role for the initial 12 months of operations, with potential to scale up to a full-time role in 2027.
Compensation & Benefits:
Compensation: £60,000-£67,000 a year (Full-Time Equivalent), dependent on experience.
Actual Salary: £42,000-£47,600 a year for 25 hours per week (0.7 FTE) pro rata.
Working hours: 25 hours per week. Flexible, with some adjustment to both UK and US time zones.
Annual leave: 22 days (28 days including bank holidays, pro rata.)
Pension: 8% employer contribution.
Hybrid working: remote/working from home, with regular access to a coworking/office space in London and for attendance of in-person meetings in London.
Training and development: Annual budget for professional development, conference attendance, etc.
Application Process:
To apply, please submit your CV and complete three questions on the Applied platform.
Application deadline: 10:00am (GMT) on 2 February 2026
Provisional interview dates with shortlisted candidates: 16-27 February 2026
The selection process will follow three stages: 1. Online interview 2. Technical interview 3. Final presentation and interview with CEO.
Indicative start date: March 2026
We believe a diverse workforce is a stronger workforce. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, ensuring fair treatment and opportunity for everyone. Selection is based solely on merit, ability, and fitness for the role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Open Rights Group (ORG) is recruiting for a Pre-Crime Programme Manager
The Pre-Crime Programme Manager leads our work on predictive policing and surveillance within the criminal legal system and counter-terrorism policy, with a particular focus on raising awareness of, and challenging, the impact on over-policed and over-surveilled communities.
They are responsible for the development and implementation of the Pre-Crime programme, working with the Senior Management Team (SMT) and other staff to expand the programme’s profile, network and funding opportunities.
As a Programme Lead, they will also be responsible for working with the SMT and other Area or Programme leads to further develop and uphold ORG’s values and collaborative working culture. They will be recognised as an issue-expert and senior leader within the organisation.
Activities
This is a permanent position at Open Rights Group, and we have secured a number of project grants to deliver the following activities:
- Lead and manage the Safety Not Surveillance (SNS) Coalition, the UK’s only coalition fighting to prohibit AI- and data-driven predictive policing. SNS brings together grassroots partners with national organisations to build power in communities, secure media coverage, engage decision-makers and mobilise those with lived experience.
- Develop detailed policy positions on the deployment of AI and data-driven technologies by private and public actors in criminal justice, immigration and national security.
- Advocacy to encourage decision makers, including MPs, Lords, Government departments and the Information Commissioner’s Office, to adopt ORG’s and the coalition’s recommendations.
- Conduct campaigns that raise awareness of the threats posed to people’s digital rights by the data-driven technologies in policing and counter-terrorism, as well as more broadly.
- Through research and FOIs, help build a legal case with our partners against covert Police-led pathways under Prevent, the UK’s counter-terrorism programme.
- Opportunities to campaign against digital ID, the Online Safety Act and to protect freedom of expression.
What we’re looking for
Above all else, we need a passionate and effective advocate. And as regards the rest, we’re more interested in your skills, rather than your knowledge.
You might be knowledgeable on the current and emerging technologies impacting policing and the criminal justice system.
You will likely have experiencing managing multiple projects addressing harms impacting communities that are marginalised and made vulnerable by society.
You might have a strong policy background with an interest in human rights, policing, surveillance or draconian technology.
You will have the capacity to perform simultaneous roles such as research, project planning and creating communication outputs and have the creativity and lateral thinking skills to ideate interventions and disrupt harms.
You may be bringing a wide range of contacts to the role or have the skills to build relationships with diverse stakeholders with sensitivity to their aims and values.
What the job will involve
- Research: for example on the impact of current data processing practices under the Prevent Duty on individuals and targeted communities.
- Drafting policy documents: including public-facing documents such as consultation responses and reports.
- Outreach to policy-makers: including engagement with UK MPs, Lords and councillors.
- Feeding into our campaigning work: through collaboration with our Campaigns Manager, to ensure that your policy research is fed into our campaigning and grassroots activism.
- Coalition building: through collaborating with other team-members to expand our coalition of cross-sectoral allies.
- Creating comms outputs: such as blog and video posts summarising policy submissions and campaign materials.
- Some public speaking: such as giving press quotes and interviews, as well as representing ORG at external events.
- Programme management: for example, setting goals, objectives and key performance indicators for the programme to deliver.
- Project planning: including identifying further opportunities and partnerships for programme growth.
What we’re like
ORG is a vibrant digital rights campaigning organisation. Founded in 2005, we have over 20,000 members and supporters and 10 local groups across the UK.
We uphold our human rights to free expression and privacy. We condemn and work against repressive laws or systems that deny people these rights.
We campaign, lobby, go to court – whatever it takes to build and support a movement for freedom in the digital age.
Our remote team is spread across the UK. We’re a supportive, flexible group with high standards. We’re innovative and agile. You’ll work hard but be rewarded by the impact you collaboratively achieve.
We take staff well-being seriously and meet up regularly for in-person work and social events.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit a CV and a completed application form (downloadable when you click 'how to apply') by 9am on Monday 2 February 2026.
Please ensure that your email has the subject heading ‘Pre-Crime Programme Manager Application’ and that all attachments are sent in PDF or ODT format.
Interviews for short-listed candidates will be held online in the week commencing 9 February 2026, with the second and final interview taking place in-person the following week, starting from the 16 February 2026.
If you require any of these documents in an alternate format please contact us.
Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK.
ORG is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that a diverse and inclusive team working in a supportive environment is vital to the success of our work. We particularly welcome applications from candidates from marginalised and racialised backgrounds, as well as applications from disabled and LGBTQIA+ candidates.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Reporting to, and working closely with, the Head of Fundraising and Engagement, the Senior Philanthropy and Partnerships Lead will shape and implement innovative strategies, driving growth in philanthropic giving, secure corporate partnerships and obtain critical funding. With a focus on cultivating mutually beneficial, long-term relationships, you’ll craft compelling proposals, develop tailored stewardship plans, and create sponsorship opportunities that inspire ongoing support.
You’ll lead the way in securing multi-year corporate partnerships and nurturing donor relationships to meet ambitious income targets. As a key player in the senior fundraising team, you’ll contribute to strategic planning, represent the charity at events, and champion new approaches to fundraising.
With our newly formed Development Board, the Senior Philanthropy and Partnerships Lead will identify and utilise key networks to grow our philanthropic supporter base across corporate and major donor income streams. With strong writing skills, this person will also craft tailored and compelling corporate proposals and trust and foundation applications.
Who are we looking for?
To support our vision and ensure the achievement of ambitious income targets to support children and families affected by neuroblastoma, we are looking for a strategic and results-driven high-value fundraiser to join our team.
We are particularly keen to speak with interested candidates who enjoy cultivating high-value relationships from scratch and stewarding five- and six-figure corporate partnerships, and/or major donor relationships.
Person specification:
- Demonstrable significant experience working in corporate fundraising (experience in major donor and trusts & foundations fundraising would also be of benefit).
- Strategic thinker with significant experience at a managerial level, developing strategic plans to grow and optimise high-value fundraising.
- A proven record of being results-driven and working to achieve income targets, KPIs and outcomes.
- Proven ability to proactively identify, cultivate and secure new corporate relationships, demonstrate strong new business development acumen and confidence opening new opportunities.
See our Recruitment Pack for the full role description and specification and for information about Solving Kids' Cancer UK.
Location: Home-based within England with regular travel to London and elsewhere in the UK as required
First stage interviews: Thursday 26th February
Second stage interviews: Wednesday 4th March
As a safeguarding charity whose work and practice are underpinned by safeguarding principles to protect children and young people and enhance their welfare, we always work in accordance with legislation, statutory guidance, and best safeguarding practices. All our roles require a basic criminal record check.
Our vision is a future where no child dies of the childhood cancer neuroblastoma or suffers due to the treatment they receive.
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