Global programme development manager jobs
We’re looking for a Marketing and Events Manager to take the lead in delivering high-profile, high-impact moments and creative materials that bring our mission to life on a global stage.
In this role, you’ll manage an ambitious portfolio of international events – from the King’s Trust Awards in London, celebrating the achievements of extraordinary young people, to the glittering King’s Trust Global Gala in New York, and inspiring regional programme events across the world. You’ll oversee detail in – design, scheduling, branding, sponsor engagement, and content creation – working with ambassadors, VIP guests, and partners to ensure each event amplifies our story and leaves a lasting impression.
Alongside events, you’ll take ownership of the King’s Trust International brand, ensuring it’s represented consistently and powerfully across all digital channels, printed materials, and partner collaborations. You’ll lead brand audits, manage creative assets, and help shape campaigns that extend our reach and strengthen our reputation.
This is a role for someone who thrives in a fast-moving, high-profile environment – confident managing complex projects, building strong relationships, and delivering to the highest standard. As part of a small but driven marketing and communications team, your work will be central to raising our profile, engaging supporters, and celebrating the young people we serve.
What you’ll do:
- Oversee all aspects of event management, from logistics to content creation.
- Manage the King’s Trust International brand, ensuring consistency and impact.
- Develop engaging marketing materials and digital content.
- Collaborate with colleagues and partners across the King’s Trust Group worldwide.
- Measure and report on the success of marketing and event activity.
If you’re a creative, organised, and strategic professional who can turn vision into exceptional delivery, we’d love to hear from you.
We believe that every young person should have the chance to succeed, no matter their background or the challenges they are facing.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Senior Policy Research Manager
Permanent
Salary: £45,000 - £47,000 per annum, plus benefits
London N1
Full time – 37.5 hours a week
We're a hybrid working employer, meaning you're required to come into the office at least 2 days per week currently Tuesday, and Wednesday or Thursday.
Closing date: 5pm, 5th October 2025
First Interviews: w/c 13th October 2025
Second Interviews: 21st and 22nd October 2025
It’s an exciting time to join World Cancer Research Fund International’s policy team as we develop the next phase of our policy tools and resources. WCRF International leads and unites a global network of cancer prevention charities based in Europe and the Americas, providing the science, policy, and strategic direction that guides their work to prevent cancer worldwide.
We are recruiting a Senior Policy Research Manager to lead WCRF’s flagship policy tools, including NOURISHING, MOVING and the Blueprint for Cancer Prevention. You will translate the latest science into actionable policy recommendations, deliver high-quality research projects, and represent WCRF externally to maximise our national and international impact.
We are looking for a candidate with strong policy research expertise, experience in evidence-based advocacy, and the ability to turn complex science into clear policy solutions. You will bring an innovative approach, including exploring new methods such as AI, and be skilled at working across teams and with external stakeholders.
You will have a proven track record in managing policy tools or research projects, building collaborations and engaging senior decision-makers. Strong communication, leadership and stakeholder skills are essential to support WCRF’s strategy and enhance the influence of the Policy & Public Affairs team.
Application Details:
If you are interested in this role and feel you possess the necessary requirements, please submit a current CV and covering letter (maximum 2 pages) by the closing date. You must have current right to work in the UK.
Please note: Your cover letter should highlight how your skills and experience will benefit WCRF International and equip you for the role.Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are only able to provide feedback to shortlisted candidates. If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
WCRF is a UK cancer prevention charity. We look at how diet, weight and physical activity affect the risk of developing and surviving cancer.
Communications and Impact Lead
Full time (part time will be considered)
Hybrid (with a minimum of 2 days in our office on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus)
Permanent contract
£43,000- £46,000 per annum (depending on skills and experience)
Do you want to make a difference to healthcare globally? Do you have skills and experience in Communications, Marketing and Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning? Come and join a brilliant team working from the Cambridge Biomedical Campus and with partners across the world.
For nearly twenty years, Cambridge Global Health Partnerships (CGHP) has been strengthening health systems across the world through education, reciprocal learning, and relationship building. CGHP uses a health partnership model - working with hospitals, governments and health organisations in Cambridgeshire and East of England region and in low- and middle- income countries (LMIC) to provide specialist expertise, support shared learning and encourage sustainable change. This is a two-way process involving NHS staff, trainees and students working with LMIC partners using a hybrid working model combining online working and exchange visits. CGHP is a charitable programme based on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus and is a linked charity to Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust.
We are recruiting for a Communications and Impact Lead who will lead these functions within CGHP and will be a member of the CGHP Senior Leadership Team. You will work at a tactical and strategic level with responsibility for increasing understanding of our impact and raising our profile to enable CGHP to achieve our strategic ambition. The role will ensure effective impact measurement, communication, promotion, marketing and engagement to support our goals. The role requires excellence measuring impact and communicating with people and groups on all issues and at all levels and. Creativity in communication to effectively tell our story will be key, as will confidence and understanding of monitoring, evaluation and learning.
We are looking for someone imaginative, creative, and dynamic with excellent organisational skills who can ensure that our impact is measured and recognised, and our story is heard. The position is the ideal role for someone who has a combination of skills and experience of communications, impact analysis and project management.
To see a full job description and person specification please visit our website
The closing date for applications is 28th September 2025, however we reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications have been received or a successful candidate is found.
Application Process: Please send your CV and a covering letter explaining why you are a good fit for the role by email
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
enior Programme Advisor: Asia
2 Year Fixed Term Contract
£43,851pa
Woking, Surrey, GU21 4LL/Hybrid working
This is a UK based contract and as such, you are required to have the Right to Work in the UK. We unfortunately do not have any opportunities available for sponsorship. Any offer of employment, if applicable, will be subject to receiving evidence of your Right to Work in the UK.
About the role
The Senior Programme Advisor (SPA) in the Asia team will focussing on the delivery of a large 3-year corporate partnership started in June 2024 working on freshwater issues in Asia (with focus in India, China, Pakistan) and looking at palm oil production in Indonesia. The programme also has strong advocacy and learning components, and it is testing new innovative approaches such as insetting.
The SPA will coordinate and, when possible, lead on all programmatic input - including technical, financial, M&E - as well as overseeing the coordination and facilitation of other partnership delivery needs including advocacy and communications, science, learning and knowledge sharing. Working as part of an Asia Regional Unit, in direct collaboration with the Senior Relationship Manager in the Corporate Partnerships team, the SPA role is responsible for:
· Overall coordination of the partnership components (on the ground conservation in 5 geographies, advocacy and communications, research, learning and knowledge exchange), ensuring coherence and collective contribution to the overarching Theory of Change.
· Providing strategic programmatic leadership, oversight, support and advice on the conservation work, with a stronger focus on the work in India and Indonesia
· Identifying additional areas for programmatic development based on an understanding on the corporate partnerships ambition
· Liaising directly with Senior Relationship Manager in Corporate Partnerships team to represent the programmatic needs in the partnership and ensure consistent alignment between Conservation Programmes and Corporate Partnerships for effective partnership delivery.
· Convening and facilitating stakeholder engagement for effective partnership delivery, specifically on the programmatic side, including network partner officesin Asia, colleagues across WWF-UK, the wider WWF Network and where appropriate external organisations
· Coordinating with the wider WWF Network to ensure support to delivery of relevant network ambitions, in combination with WWF-UK’s ambitions and ensuring mutual benefits through the partnership.
· Overarching programme management of the international grants within the partnership portfolio.
On the ground conservation programmes are implemented by teams within network partner offices, the emphasis of this UK-based role will be on ensuring that all programmes are well designed, quality assured, contribute to the overarching partnership theory of change, and risks are managed appropriately, as well as providing strategic advice directly and by convening others to address identified resource and capacity gaps and playing the role of critical friend that can bring insights from across the partnership portfolio to strengthen delivery in each geographic region and the partnership coherence as a whole.
Benefits, rewards & location
The salary for this role is £43,851. We also offer a full benefits and rewards package including:
· Annual leave starting at 26 days a year, rising one day each year to a maximum of 31 days plus bank holidays
· Flexible working options
· 5% employer contribution to pension, increased to 10% with employee contribution.
· Learning and development opportunities
· Regular wellbeing initiatives.
This role is hybrid and you’ll be required to be in the office 20% of your contracted hours. The job is based at our UK head office, the Living Planet Centre in Woking, Surrey. The Living Planet Centre is one of the greenest buildings in the UK, and you’ll hot desk among trees and gardens.
About WWF-UK
We’re a global conservation charity with hundreds of projects around the world and millions of supporters.
At WWF-UK, we’re bringing our world back to life. Protecting what’s left is not enough – we’re now in a race to restore the natural world and prevent catastrophic climate change before it’s too late. And it’s a race we can still win.
We’re courageous and passionate about fighting for the future we want to see – a world where people and nature can thrive.
We were born out of passion and science, and for more than 60 years we’ve been at the forefront of global efforts to protect wildlife and the natural world. We operate with integrity, collaboratively and with respect for those we work alongside.
How to apply and the recruitment process
Please click on the link and apply via our website by completing the application form and submitting a copy of your up-to-date CV and a supporting statement to highlight what makes you a good fit for us.
Our policies and benefits reflect the importance of people being able to have a good work-life balance and being able to bring their ‘full self’ to work.
Our Diversity Promise to You
At the heart of our mission is a simple truth: the planet needs everyone. That means you – in all your uniqueness, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or how you choose to express yourself.
We don’t do stereotypes. We work together with purpose, driven by passion and enhanced by respect, courage, and integrity. We pull together from all walks of life to fight for a better future, and we want you to feel supported every step of the way.
We’re proud to be a Disability Confident employer and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels they belong. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and identities.
So, if there’s anything we can do to make your application or interview experience more comfortable or accessible, just give our Talent Acquisition Team a shout via our website.
Safeguarding Commitment
Just as we celebrate diversity in all its forms, we are equally dedicated to creating a safe environment for every person we work with or encounter. Our commitment extends to children, adults at risk, and individuals experiencing any form of vulnerability, whether temporary or permanent.
We proudly stand behind CAPSEAH (Common Approach to Protection from Sexual Exploitation, Sexual Abuse and Sexual Harassment) and put this commitment into action through clear policies, thorough training, and recruitment checks tailored to each role, which may include external vetting.
If you ever have a concern, however big or small, know that there are confidential channels ready to support you at WWF-UK. We promise to respond promptly and with care, because protecting every individual is at the heart of everything we do.
Seeking a purposeful career change? Start on your transformative journey with the On Purpose Associate Programme, offering a unique opportunity for mid-career professionals to transition into impactful work. This paid, year-long leadership programme is designed for those ready to pivot their professional journey towards creating a regenerative, equitable and just future.
Key info:
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Based in London, UK
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Full-time (4.5 days at placement & one half day training weekly)
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£27,010 per annum salary (pro rata)
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Programme dates: April 2026 - March 2027 (49 weeks)
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Apply by Monday 20th October, 9:00 am (BST).
About On Purpose:
On Purpose is tackling the greatest challenge of our time: transforming our economy from profit to purpose. Our leadership programmes develop people who will play their part in this transformation.
Together, we learn to see a different future and take action towards realising it in the organisations we work in. Our programmes seed a vibrant community who care, inspire, challenge and support one another as we make this transformation a reality.
Programme structure:
Two 6 month placements
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Through work placements with organisations driving impactful change, you'll gain hands-on experience tackling pressing social and environmental issues 4.5 days of the week. Some of our current partners include Better Society Capital, Save the Children, BAFTA and VISA.
Expert-led learning
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Our intensive Learning & Development programme involves weekly in-person sessions led by experts from across sectors. This blend of professional training and academic rigour equips you with the skills, knowledge and mindset to lead organisational and systemic change.
1:1 mentoring & coaching
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Receive support through fortnightly mentoring sessions and quarterly executive coaching, fostering both your personal and professional growth.
Join a supportive, impactful community
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You’ll be part of a tight-knit cohort of 20 Associates, participating in training sessions every Friday afternoon together. You’ll also join the wider On Purpose community, connecting with a global, influential network of impact-driven professionals offering life-long inspiration, collaboration and opportunities.
Benefits:
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Earn a £27.01 k (pro rata) salary - On Purpose stands out by offering a paid learning and training opportunity, saving you significant costs compared to paying for other leadership programmes or MBAs, all the while offering extensive learning and development.
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Develop your ability to make an impact - Equip yourself with the skills and insights needed to drive meaningful change. You’ll join nearly 1000 purpose-driven alumni who are leading transformative change worldwide in all parts of the system, with 92% currently working in the impact sector.
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Unlock purpose-driven career opportunities - Our Associates have moved into a range of sustainability and social impact roles, ranging from CEOs of social enterprises to leadership positions within traditional companies driving change from within. We have a former music label business owner now the CEO of Hubbub, a former Consultant now Director of Impact at B Lab UK and a former civil servant now Climate Lead at Ellen MacArthur Foundation.
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Standard UK holiday allowance
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A 3-day residential (all expenses paid)
Who we’re looking for:
This programme is ideal for:
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Individuals seeking a career change into the environment and social impact sector.
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Individuals already in the impact sector who want to develop new skills, have the opportunity to work in more commercial organisations, or to join an engaged network of people who share your values and are working toward the same goal.
Specific sector or industry experience is not important. We’re looking for talented people from diverse industries who have a determination to bring their skills and experience to purpose-driven projects and to driving systemic change. We seek ambitious individuals with:
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A minimum of three years full-time professional experience
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The right to work in the UK for the full duration of the programme
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Fluency in English
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Office environment experience
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Skills in project management, stakeholder engagement, adaptability, interpersonal communication, problem-solving, quantitative analysis and strategic thinking.
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Excitement and commitment towards building a career that helps transform our economy from profit to purpose.
Diversity and Inclusion:
We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences and those who are often under-represented in the impact sector, including but not limited to individuals with disabilities and those from diverse ethnic, gender identities, sexualities, religions, and socio-economic backgrounds.
How to apply:
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Register your interest via our website to receive a link to your online application form.
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Closing date for applications: Monday 20th October, 9:00 am (BST).
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Interviews will be held in mid-late November.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
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UK-based/ Colchester or Home-based with monthly travel to Colchester office. Overseas travel with trips lasting from 10-14 days.
This post requires the candidates to have independent rights to live and work in the UK
Background
Lepra is dedicated to addressing leprosy and lymphatic filariasis (LF) and their consequences through direct support, advocacy, and the promotion of inclusive communities. We work in Bangladesh and in India, through our sister organisation, LEPRA Society. We work in partnership with people affected by leprosy and LF to improve detection, ensure access to treatment and care, and promote inclusion and wellbeing. Last year we finalised our new Global Strategy for 2024-30, which will guide us in our efforts to accelerate progress towards global targets for leprosy and LF, and towards our vision of a world free from leprosy and LF.
Job Context
Our Global Strategy marks a significant evolution in our organisational direction, introducing innovative approaches and renewed priorities. This includes our first-ever global Theory of Change (ToC), our most comprehensive Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) framework to date, a Research and Innovation strategy, and a dedicated Advocacy sub-strategy to guide our influencing efforts.
With the Lepra Advocacy Strategy, we will be working over the next 6 years to strengthen our approaches to our advocacy efforts. The post holder will play a key role in supporting the roll out of the Advocacy strategy working closely with the Director of Programmes and Advocacy, the Head of Research, the Senior Programme Manager, the Programme Officer and the teams where we work.
Job Purpose
This role is an exciting role within the programmes team in response to evolving needs. The incoming post holder will work within the 5 person UK’s Programme and Advocacy team and will drive, advise and support the team in relation to Lepra’s advocacy profile. We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated, strategic and creative person who has outstanding skills to engage and work with a diverse team. We are looking for someone to work with a clear strategy and then develop, grow and successfully shape the future of Lepra’s advocacy efforts.
Working Relationships
Reports to Lepra UK’s Director of Programmes and Advocacy (DPA)
Works closely with the Programmes and Advocacy Team
Close working links with colleagues in India and in Bangladesh and the UK’s communications team
International travel as needed for programmes oversight and support, and external representation.
Key responsibilities
Advocacy Delivery (50%)
Under the supervision of the DPA implement Lepra’s global Advocacy strategy and coordinate advocacy initiatives.
Serve as the driver of advocacy efforts, facilitating the transitional year of implementation including coordinating the Advocacy Steering Group; advocacy toolkit development; action planning.
Represent Lepra in specific fora and advocacy networks and within the broader leprosy and NTD community in close coordination with the DPA.
Produce quarterly advocacy newsletters
Maintain quarterly reports on flagging areas of concern and actioning steering committee advice.
Assist in the preparation of policy documents and the presentation of papers for publication, conferences, or specific institutions and/or individuals - identifying and targeting the most appropriate audiences.
Support and contribute to the development and implementation of initiatives that foster an inclusive, equitable, and diverse environment across organisational programmes, policies, and advocacy efforts.
Support and contribute to initiatives that promote inclusion and equity, with a strong focus on developing the leadership and advocacy capacity of people with lived experience of leprosy, ensuring their voices are central in decision-making and programme design.
Knowledge management / Learning and Development (20%)
Support the preparation of Lepra advocacy and policy documents.
Disseminate knowledge so that it is integrated into Lepra’s portfolio to amplify the impact for target audiences and improve their outcomes.
Facilitate the new knowledge and learning hub and forge a clear path for its evolution.
Facilitate knowledge sharing through updating the communications team with relevant materials for the new programme folder on the website.
Organise and develop advocacy training.
Develop and take ownership of the new programme’ s team knowledge sharing approaches.
Develop a workplan of knowledge sharing events.
Support annual review meetings.
Communications (10%)
Assist the programmes team with the documentation of Lepra examples and models of best practice, at the same time identifying and developing mechanisms and avenues for the effective dissemination of this knowledge – internally and externally.
Assist the programmes team, DPO, Chief Executive and Country Programme staff in the synthesis of complex technical/scientific information adapting it to language and formats easily used by target audiences.
Contribute to content development of community engagement materials (public information, brochures, leaflets) that help explain the operations and impact of Lepra’s work to LF and/or leprosy affected communities.
Maintain good working links with Lepra’s UK Fundraising and Communications Team, contributing towards UK facing communications materials as and when required.
Prepare updates, papers, and reports for trustee meetings, funding partners, and wherever else applicable.
External representation (10%)
Support the Chief Executive, DPA and programmes team to maintain and expand existing strategic relationships with key international stakeholders to further Lepra’s advocacy strategy and advance Lepra’s agenda.
Ensure Lepra’s external profile is raised and become the go-to organisation for the leprosy community in terms of advocacy and policy briefings.
Support the preparation of documents for presentation, publication or dissemination at international fora.
Develop/support the development of country specific briefing notes/press kits with the communications team.
Represent Lepra at key events, conferences, and meetings to enhance our visibility and opportunity for impact.
Safeguarding (5%)
Promote a culture of respect, transparency, and accountability within Lepra’s implemented projects.
Ensuring that safeguarding mechanisms are in place and remain at the heart of all activities.
Support the integration of strong safeguarding and PSEA practices into project design and delivery.
Monitoring, evaluation, and impact (5%)
Ensure that all advocacy and knowledge transfer efforts are captured and embedded in appropriate results frameworks, objectives, outputs, indicators and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Provide inputs to Lepra’s reports, according to Lepra’s needs.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Relevant degree level of education in Public Health, Social Sciences, Global Health, Human Rights, Political Sciences or equivalent experience.
Desirable
Relevant post-graduate qualification
Relevant professional health-related qualification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
Minimum of 2 yrs experience of advocacy/campaigning/policy work with an overseas development organisation
Experience of working to advance the rights of excluded populations
Extensive knowledge of global health issues and an up-to-date familiarity with issues and practice in the international development sector
Experience in planning and implementing successful strategies/campaigns/advocacy in Asia.
Experience in programme/project planning, budgeting, M&E and reporting, within a non-governmental organisation, including the preparation of reports for institutional donors.
Ability to analyse and act on data.
Experience of working on issues in relation to disability, mental health, gender, human rights and social inclusion.
Experience in project coordination and management.
Desirable
At least two years’ experience as an advocacy manager, preferably gained with an overseas development organisation or in academia, in a similar health focused role.
Familiarity with data visualisation tools and packages.
Proficiency in one or more Indian languages (e.g., Hindi, Tamil, Bengali, Telugu, etc.) is an asset.
Skills, Attitudes and Personal Qualities
Highly motivated individual with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal to build strong relationships, negotiate and persuade a wide range of audiences, with confidence at presenting and representing.
Proven strength in both written and verbal communication
Able to reach, network with and communicate to a wide range of stakeholders and potential stakeholders.
Excellent attention to detail, and organisational and time management skills
Ability to manipulate and analyse data to draw useful conclusions to improve programme delivery.
Ability to use databases, Word, excel, PowerPoint and other Office packages
Ability to work independently, be flexible and prioritise workload.
Ability to travel within the UK and overseas.
The right to work in the UK.
We operate a non-bias recruitment process and run our job advertisements through anonymous recruitment methods.
We offer a lot of flexibility in working practices and there is free reserved parking available at our Colchester office. We also offer 26 days annual leave plus public holidays (pro-rated), pension, Employee Assistance Programme and support from an in-house well-being team.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited for interview. Please check your email inbox and spam/junk mail folder for any email correspondence for this vacancy.
If you require any reasonable considerations such as access or information in an alternative format, please inform us soon as you are able so that we can make the appropriate adjustments.
Please do not use AI to help you write cover letters, CVs and responses to any screening questions. We want to hear your original voice.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
What is it like working at the IOP?
The IOP is a friendly and ambitious organisation. Inclusion and diversity are central to our work and we have a ‘work anywhere’ policy to make working at the IOP as flexible as possible. Looking after our colleagues and supporting them in life and work is our priority, ensuring they can live their best lives, with competitive salaries, professional development opportunities and generous benefits.
Our comprehensive benefits package including:
- An excellent pension scheme - (up to 12% company contribution)
- Private medical insurance, life assurance, dental insurance, health care cash plan (via salary sacrifice) eye care vouchers, annual flu vaccinations, long service awards, employee assistance programme
- Floating bank holidays (choose where to take your bank holidays throughout the year)
- Generous annual leave (25 days starting as a standard)
- Flexible working and much more!
The Role
What will I be doing?
- Managing a portfolio of public engagement events, including the delivery of the summer exhibition in Dublin each year and public engagement events across NI, Scotland and Wales
- Working with colleagues from across the organisation, particularly those in the Membership and National teams to support member led or member involved approaches to public engagement, with members supported and enabled to deliver appropriate activities that impactfully contribute to the IOP’s strategic goals.
- Support the development of public engagement content that demonstrates the value of physics and its applications to our lives and the full range of career and education pathways that can be accessed through doing physics
- Support the evaluation of Public Engagement Events to ensure the ongoing improvement pf our programme
Please note that this role will require significant travel around the UK and Ireland to deliver its remit. We particularly welcome applications from outside London and the South East of England with this in mind.
Projects you work on may include:
- Managing events and activities across the UK and Ireland that connect families with physics
- Developing new, novel and exciting resources that convey the relevance of physics to our daily lives
- Supporting IOP Members and physicists more broadly to be relatable role models for young people and to tell their stories in engaging ways
Who will I work with?
- The role holder reports to the Head of Public Engagement and Dialogue
- Working closely with the other members of the Public Engagement team to deliver a vibrant annual programme
- Collaborating with colleagues from across the IOP including Membership, EDI and Communications
Ideally, we hope you’ll apply if your skills include:
Essential Criteria
- A proven track record of delivering excellence in public engagement with science and physics in particular, particularly with families
- Experience in working with volunteers and those from across the science community to deliver public engagement
- Skill in translating complex physics topics into family-friendly activities
- Experience of engaging with diverse communities, especially those currently under-represented in physics
- A degree in physics/science related/astronomy
Nice to have
- A post-graduate qualification Science/Astronomy or similar
Application
Alongside your CV, please ensure you include a cover letter stating how you meet the person specification.
How will I be working?
The Institute of Physics is an inclusive employer and our people are at the heart of our approach to delivery. Following the impact of COVID-19, we have developed a new, innovative and exciting trust-based model of flexible working called How We Work. This empowers our staff to choose both individually and as a team how, when and where they work to deliver the goals of the organisation, acknowledging that there will be occasions where in-person meetings, collaborations and events will help generate greater impact. The How We Work initiative is based on the principles of collaboration, trust, flexibility and agility. You will be allocated a ‘base’ office which can also be a chosen place of work.
Why should I want to work for the IOP?
The Institute of Physics (IOP) is the professional body and learned society for physics in the UK and Ireland - we seek to raise public awareness and understanding of physics and support the development of a diverse and inclusive physics community. As a charity, we’re here to ensure that physics delivers on its exceptional potential to benefit society. There’s never been a more exciting time to join the IOP - watch our film to find out more about our work.
To apply for this role please click the link below, best of luck with your applications!
We recognise personal unique characteristics, should you require any reasonable adjustments to support you in your application and/or throughout the recruitment process please do not hesitate to reach out to us for support.
The Institute of Physics is an open and inclusive organisation that welcomes and celebrates diversity.
We strive to make physics accessible to people from all backgrounds.



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Worldwide Veterinary Service is searching for an experienced manager to support the growth of our global education programme.
This is an ideal role for an experienced project manager who wants to make lasting improvements to the lives of children and animals around the world.
Reporting to the Head of Education at global animal welfare charity, Worldwide Veterinary Service (WVS), you will help grow and develop education programmes that protect children from key zoonotic disease and improve the relationship between animals and people.
One child dies from rabies every 10 minutes. Most victims are under the age of 15. Rabies is 100% fatal, but entirely vaccine preventable. Children just need the right information to protect themselves. WVS established Mission Rabies, a campaign that aims to eliminate rabies for good, in 2013. We have worked hard to reach 9.6 million children worldwide, but around half of the world’s 2 billion children at this age still live in rabies endemic countries. You will manage national education managers based across Sub-Saharan Africa, Southeast Asia, and Latin America to spread our core messages to a wider audience. This is essential if we are to deliver our goal to halve the number of people dying from rabies in the next 5 years.
We are looking for somebody who is proactive, driven and has a history of making things happen. The ideal candidate will have a results-oriented mindset, be comfortable working with ambiguity and adaptable to change. As an organisation we are embracing hybrid working, and remote working within the UK could be considered for this role. There is an expectation that employees will attend monthly meetings at our Dorset office in Cranborne if practical, and for this role regular international travel to global project sites will be required.
About Us
At Worldwide Veterinary Service (WVS) we champion animal welfare around the world. We send vets where they are needed most, provide expert veterinary training in hard-to-reach places, and ship urgent aid supplies worldwide, every day of the year.
We deploy teams of vets and vet nurses, send equipment and supplies to help struggling organisations on the front line of animal welfare, and train vets at our international training centres in India, Thailand, Malawi and the Galápagos Islands. We also work on strategic one health projects such as rabies elimination campaigns with Governments and NGOs all over the world.
Last year, WVS treated over 103,000 animals, trained over 2,800 vets, deployed teams of vets all over the world, and sent over 1,042 parcels of veterinary supplies to 231 charities in 65 countries. Over 1.2 m dogs were vaccinated against rabies last year as part of our Mission Rabies campaign.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
- Support with the development of our education and behaviour change campaigns in Asia, Africa and Latin America.
- Develop robust monitoring and data collection systems and build capacity in the team to adhere to these mechanisms.
- Work with country teams to research the effectiveness of pedagogical approaches in terms of impact and behaviour change across various contexts and for different age groups.
- Work closely with colleagues to provide technical advice and implementation assistance to Mission Rabies and WVS projects around the world.
- Write strong project reports and proposals.
- Undertake international field visits in support of this work.
- Any other duties as required.
Essential Skills & Experience
- 7+ years in project management in an education, animal welfare, public health, humanitarian and/or international development capacity.
- Experience in monitoring, evaluation, research and learning (MERL).
- Ability to tailor communication to a range of audiences, particularly making research findings accessible to a non-academic audience.
- Experience in working with diverse teams in low resource environments.
- A strong team player.
- Strong report and proposal writing skills.
- A passion for animal welfare.
- Proficient in Microsoft packages - Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- The ability and willingness to be flexible and work irregular hours, including evenings and weekends occasionally when the charity requires.
- Qualified to degree level or with a relevant recognised qualification.
- Proficiency in English (mother tongue or C2 level equivalent).
Desired Skills & Experience
- A background in qualitative research.
- Experience in delivering public health or behaviour change campaigns.
- Experience working on education programmes.
- Experience working on international programmes.
- Experience in taking projects to scale.
- Experience in working with government stakeholders.
- Experience in business development/proposal writing.
- A full driving licence.
- The right to work in the UK.
Candidates with a right to work in the UK are preferred, however exceptional candidates outside of the UK may be considered on a contract basis. Please include this in your cover letter if this is your preference.
Please note, we are unable to respond to individual queries regarding the role.
To give vulnerable animals around the world access to free life-saving veterinary care.




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Thomson Reuters Foundation is looking for an experienced fundraiser and relationship builder who can play an integral role in helping us to expand our funding with European donors and drive forward our successful training portfolio income stream. You will play a critical role in developing and securing strategic partnerships across a diverse funding portfolio including bilaterals, philanthropic trusts and foundations, the EU and the private sector.
About the Role
As our Senior Business Development Manager, you will :
- Develop high quality relationships with key donors in Brussels and Europe, collaborating with the wider Business Development Team to build strong networks of support
- Build profile of TRF’s work with key donors and stakeholders in Europe through collaboration with TRF’s Communications team and key technical experts
- Proactively build a pipeline of funding opportunities, led by sector leading research and insight, ensuring prospects are high quality and moving through the stages of the business development process
- Produce compelling proposals and materials for prospective supporters and donors.
- Lead bid development for identified funding opportunities by managing a cross team working group to ensure high quality submission of programme narrative, budget and theory of change.
- Lead our commercial training programme to secure renewal of existing clients and expand delivery to grow income and support new areas of TRF’s strategy, in particular our responsible business portfolio
About You
To be our Senior Business Development Manager, you will likely have:
- Track record of income generation in the not for profit sector, with over 10 years’ experience securing high value partnerships from a diverse portfolio of funders
- Sector leading experience of leading multi-million pound/euro bid development teams
- Dynamic communication skills and confident networker
- Expert knowledge and insight on the European donor landscape and multi-lateral priorities and stakeholders
- Excellent interpersonal skills – able to establish and maintain positive working relationships both internally and externally, with people from a wide variety of cultures and backgrounds.
- Exceptional organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with a proven ability to work to specific deadlines.
- Language Skills: Fluency in English and either French or German.
About Thomson Reuters Foundation
We are the corporate foundation of Thomson Reuters. Free and independent media is critical to informing citizens and to holding power to account but is increasingly under threat. The law upholds human rights and freedoms, but is often abused or inaccessible, undermining its purpose. Through our media, legal, and data-driven expertise, we offer a range of initiatives and services that bolster the resilience of independent media, strengthen access to the law, and foster responsible business practices, fundamental pillars that are integral to free, fair, and informed societies.
What’s in it For You?
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Global Perspective and Impact: Interested in working for a dynamic global organization with a focus on social impact? With hubs all over the world from Bangkok to Madrid to Rio de Janeiro, join a truly international team with a shared goal of helping to build societies around the world that are free, fair, and informed.
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Unique Approach: Our expertise in media and the law is world class. We combine the power of both to address the critical issues faced by humanity.
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Our Relevance: With a focus on advancing media freedom, fostering more inclusive economies and promoting human rights, our work has never been more needed than right now.
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Industry Competitive Benefits: We offer competitive salary packages and market-leading benefits.
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Learning & Development: We are dedicated to the continual professional development of our employees and offer access to both in-house and external training opportunities.
Who we are:
Muslim Aid is a UK faith-based international development organisation that provides support to communities around the world affected by disasters, conflict, or endemic poverty without regard to their social, religious, or ethnic background.
Established in 1985, Muslim Aid has facilitated the engagement of the British Muslim and non-Muslim community in support of its work in a variety of ways. Over the years, its humanitarian work has included responses to major crises around the world including, famine in East Africa, earthquakes and flooding in Pakistan and Bangladesh as well as conflicts in Syria and Yemen.
We place strong emphasis on long-term development projects that build the capacity of local people to help themselves. In addition to the 5 country offices worldwide we also work with multiple partner offices focusing on sustainable Development Programmes and providing humanitarian relief during times of crisis.
Summary of the role:
As the Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Officer focuses on strengthening and supporting the various projects, including the collection of programme wide statistics to detail the reach and results of Muslim Aid UK (MAUK) programmes. The MEAL Officer will provide guidance, coordination, and technical support to Country Offices and Partner’s MEAL systems through MAUK Programmes, ensuring that the programme has the flexibility to respond appropriately to the context while ensuring quality, effectiveness and responsiveness in line with humanitarian standards, as well as compliance with the Institutional donors.
The position supports a robust monitoring system that facilitates both accountability and learning and includes data collection, analysis, learning reflection and timely action-taking in support of quality service delivery.
You will play a critical role in this unit with an exciting mandate to support and improve the dynamic programmatic portfolio Muslim Aid Implements Globally. You will work closely with partners and country offices and contribute to improving systems within IPD.
About the Role:
- Collaborate with the MEAL Manager, country offices and partners staff to craft MEAL systems that align with the project, and MAUK Global objectives, are relevant to the context, responsive to assessed needs, are measurable and are in compliance with grant requirements.
- Ensure that all relevant collaborators have timely access to appropriate information and evidence.
- Support in the review and prepare timely and accurate MEAL reports, including progress reports and impact assessments.
- Provide assistance in monitoring programme progress including the design of appropriate MEAL Plans, indicators, targets, baseline data, timelines, data collection tools that can track progress of projects’ progress.
- Support the preparation of terms of reference of external and internal evaluations, case and impact studies in coordination with the focal points.
- Support the MEAL Manager on building capacity among staff and partners in MEAL concepts and practices.
About You:
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- Bachelor’s degree required; postgraduate degree in international development, sustainable livelihoods, humanitarianism, or programme management preferred.
- Understanding of development programmes design, implementation and evaluation.
- Experience and understanding of monitoring and evaluation of programmes; using of quantitative and qualitative research data collected in support of programme development.
- Experience developing logical/results frameworks, indicators, and MEAL plans.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills; effective in diverse and challenging environments.
- Strong measurement, analytical, systematic thinking, planning and organisational skills.
Why you should apply:
Join Muslim Aid as a MEAL Officer at Muslim Aid, you will play a key role in strengthening our global humanitarian and development programmes by supporting the International Programmes Department. The role focuses on enhancing monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning systems to ensure effectiveness, quality, and compliance with humanitarian standards and donor requirements. By analysing data, demonstrating impact and guiding Country Offices and partners, you will help drive accountability and learning across our global work. If you are passionate about evidence-driven change and improving programme quality. Bring your analytical, organisational, and communication strengths to our innovative team. Apply now and help us transform lives worldwide!
Benefits you will enjoy working for us:
- 25 days annual leave + 4 Privilege days
- Hybrid working
- Paid time off for medical appointments
- 2 hours lunch break on Fridays
- Time off in Lieu (TOIL)
- Pension Scheme
How to apply:
To apply please submit your cover letter (no more than 1 page) and CV.
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We are delighted to be working in partnership with The Leprosy Mission International (TLMI). TLMI is a leading international Christian charity with over 140 years of experience, operating as an international federation of 30 Member countries committed to the vision of 'Leprosy Defeated, Lives Transformed'. Through their Global Fellowship, they work as equal partners across both supporting donor countries and implementing field countries, providing leadership, coordination and facilitation to achieve their transformational mission.
We are seeking a dedicated Global Human Resources Senior Officer who can speak English and French to join their team and play a vital role in strengthening HR operations across the Global Fellowship. You'll provide practical human resources support to members of the TLM Global Fellowship, facilitating the strengthening of HR operations, compliance and systems across members while delivering both direct hands-on and project-based HR support as required.
This is an exciting opportunity to work in a truly international environment, supporting everything from recruitment and policy development to capacity building and cross-cultural collaboration. You'll help maintain HR systems, facilitate global HR network meetings, and contribute to projects that enhance HR processes across the charity. With approximately 30-50 days of overseas travel per year, you'll be supporting diverse countries representing a wide range of programme sizes, capacities and historical presence.
Working in a mission-focused Christian environment, you'll be part of ensuring TLMI can effectively serve those affected by leprosy through well-supported, motivated staff and robust HR practices that uphold the charities Christian values.
The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate:
- Fluent English and conversational French speaking skills (you'll communicate in English day-to-day, but need to chat with French-speaking team members)
- At least 4 years of experience in an HR role
- Experience across the full HR cycle including recruitment, talent management, performance management, policies & procedures, and staff engagement
- Willingness and ability to travel overseas (approximately 30 to 50 nights per annum)
You will be part of a charity that takes Christian commitment seriously, the role involves contributing to the rich spiritual life of the team, including team devotions, prayers and words of encouragement. You'll participate in regular meetings dedicated to prayer and help embed TLMI's Christian values through HR practices across the global fellowship.
Please see the Candidate Pack for more details.
For more information, please contact Nick Thomas, Recruitment Consultant, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Your application should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion*, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law.
*In accordance with the Equality Act 2010, Part 1, Schedule 9, it is a genuine occupational requirement that the post holder is a practicing Christian.
Location: Hybrid/Brentford (on-site min 2 days per week with possibility to WFH up to 3 days pw)
Closing date for applications: Saturday 28th September 2025
Charisma vetting interviews to be completed by: Tuesday 1st October 2025
Interviews with TLMI: Monday 6th October 2025
Final interviews with TLMI: Thursday 9th October 2025
Project Manager
Fixed Term Contract, ending on 31/12/2027
£43,851 per annum
Hours: 35
Woking GU21 4LL/Hybrid Working
This is a UK based contract and as such, you are required to have the Right to Work in the UK. We unfortunately do not have any opportunities available for sponsorship. Any offer of employment, if applicable, will be subject to receiving evidence of your Right to Work in the UK.
At WWF-UK we’re committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. As a Disability Confident Employer, we acknowledge that some candidates may require additional support to overcome barriers experienced during the application process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team via our website.
About the role
We’re looking to recruit a Project Manager to join our Drivers Initiative team.
As Project Manager you will lead the successful delivery of the Environmental Crimes Financial Toolkit project, ensuring it meets timelines, budget, and quality standards. You’ll coordinate resources and risks, build strong relationships across WWF and external stakeholders, and support the development of new funding opportunities.
We’re looking for someone with:
· Proven experience of managing large scale and complex programmes of work, ideally across the full lifecycle.
· Budget and resource management experience.
· Experience in risk management and issue resolution.
· Experience of bringing together a wide range of stakeholders and creating a culture of collaborative working.
· Experience in the conservation, development, or research fields.
· Experience or understanding of the NGO or environmental sector.
· Experience of fundraising, or the ability to quickly learn the key aspects of the role.
· Experience of defining and managing processes, including project management.
· Conservation focused degree or masters or equivalent.
· Knowledge of IWT and Environmental Crime topics.
· Knowledge of financial crimes.
Benefits, rewards & location
The salary for this role is £43,851 per annum. We believe in rewarding our team with more than just a salary. Here’s what you can expect:
· Annual leave starting at 26 days a year, rising one day each year to a maximum of 31 days plus bank holidays
· Flexible working options, to support your work life balance
· 7.5% employer contribution to pension, increased to 10% with employee contribution.
· Training and development opportunities to help you grow
· Regular wellbeing initiatives to support your health and happiness.
This role is hybrid and you’ll be required to be in the office 20% of your contracted hours. The job is based at our UK head office, the Living Planet Centre in Woking, Surrey. The Living Planet Centre is one of the greenest buildings in the UK, and you’ll hot desk among trees and gardens.
About WWF-UK
We’re a global conservation charity with millions of supporters and hundreds of projects around the world.
At WWF-UK, we’re bringing our world back to life. Protecting what’s left isn’t enough. We’re racing to restore nature and prevent catastrophic climate change. And it’s a race we can win with everyone’s help.
We’re courageous, passionate, and driven by science. For more than 60 years we’ve been at the forefront of global efforts to protect wildlife and the natural world. We work with integrity, collaboration and deep respect for those we partner with.
How to apply
Click the link to apply via our website. You’ll be asked to complete an application form and upload your CV and a supporting statement that tells us why you’ll be a great addition to WWF-UK.
Our Diversity Promise to You
At the heart of our mission is a simple truth: the planet needs everyone. That means you - in all your uniqueness, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or how you choose to express yourself.
We don’t do stereotypes. We work together with purpose, driven by passion and enhanced by respect, courage, and integrity. We pull together from all walks of life to fight for a better future, and we want you to feel supported every step of the way.
We’re proud to be a Disability Confident employer and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels they belong. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and identities.
So, if there’s anything we can do to make your application or interview experience more comfortable or accessible, just give our Talent Acquisition Team a shout via our website.
Safeguarding Commitment
Just as we celebrate diversity in all its forms, we are equally dedicated to creating a safe environment for every person we work with or encounter. Our commitment extends to children, adults at risk, and individuals experiencing any form of vulnerability, whether temporary or permanent
We proudly stand behind CAPSEAH (Common Approach to Protection from Sexual Exploitation, Sexual Abuse and Sexual Harassment) and put this commitment into action through clear policies, thorough training, and recruitment checks tailored to each role, which may include external vetting.
If you ever have a concern, however big or small, know that there are confidential channels ready to support you at WWF-UK. We promise to respond promptly and with care, because protecting every individual is at the heart of everything we do.
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The Florence Nightingale Foundation is seeking an active registrant of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), with a Postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline such as healthcare leadership, organisational development, or education to be our Head of Leadership Development, responsible for ensuring that our programmes and opportunities are truly world class.
The Florence Nightingale Foundation (FNF) was launched in 1934. We support and develop nurses and midwives as leaders, to promote health, improve care and save lives across the world, maintaining Florence Nightingale’s legacy. The Florence Nightingale Foundation Academy was launched in 2020 and offers a comprehensive portfolio of leadership development opportunities, including our prestigious scholarships as well as outstanding online, hybrid and in-person programmes, webinars and conferences. Academy membership connects senior nurses and midwives across the UK and internationally, helping to shape and guide national and global healthcare agendas.
We are seeking a Head of Leadership Development who will provide senior leadership as part of the Academy team, responsible for ensuring that all our programmes and opportunities are truly world class. Your leadership contribution will support continued integration of the functions of FNF’s Academy, evolution and growth of our programmes portfolio, and build our world class team.
As an active registrant of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), with a relevant Postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline such as healthcare leadership, organisational development, or education, you will use your significant experience in designing and delivering leadership development programmes and proven track record in quality assurance to drive the continued development of our programme portfolio.
As an expert leadership development practitioner with deep knowledge of adult educational principles and an advanced professional skillset, you will be able to integrate and apply your personal experience of senior organisational leadership into your personal leadership development practice and guide the practice of others. Your track record of business development and income generation through delivery of compelling proposals will help you to cultivate a robust pipeline of sustainable income opportunities.
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International Programmes & Partnerships Support Co-ordinator
Reports to: Programme Development & Partnerships Manager
Status: Full-time (40 hours per week)
Terms of Employment: Permanent
Salary: £26k-£30k p.a. gross (dependent on experience)
Location: Birmingham/London
Deadline for Applications: 26th September 2025
PLEASE NOTE: Interviews are expected to take place on an ongoing basis until the vacancy is filled. The vacancy, therefore, may close sooner than the deadline date.
Islamic Help is a non-profit organisation working across the globe to strengthen humanity’s struggle against poverty, social injustice and natural disasters. Through the provision of immediate relief and establishment of sustainable development programmes, we aim to invest in real effective solutions.
Role summary:
We’re looking for an International Programmes & Partnerships Support Co-ordinator to support the growth of our programmes team and provide brilliant stewardship to all of our current funders.
We are looking for someone ambitious, who enjoys building relationships, has excellent writing skills, and loves working as part of a busy team.
You will bring your enthusiasm and creativity to help us:
- Grow our grant income to support our range of exciting new projects
- Develop new ways to articulate our ‘case for support’ to funders, as well as to show them the impact of their support on the lives of communities we serve;
- Support the wider Islamic Help team to understand and engage with programmes, partnerships and fundraising, embedding it in the culture of the organisation.
What We Offer
Islamic Help acknowledges that our employees are our most valuable resource. Therefore, we provide a variety of benefits aimed at promoting their professional growth, as well as supporting their mental and physical well-being, and maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
- Holiday entitlement of 30 days per financial year (for full-time employees; includes bank holidays entitlement – due to the nature of the role, you may be required to work on bank holidays)
- Personal learning and development opportunities.
- Automatic enrolment into our workplace Pension Plan (option to opt out).
- Employee Assistance Programme for support with health & wellbeing, financial matters, and any other assistance.
- Free office car park for staff (Birmingham office).
The Team:
We have a Birmingham office and a London office. This role could be based in either office. If London-based, regular travel to Birmingham would be expected.
The Role
Key Responsibilities
Grants Administration and Co-ordination
- Support the Programme Development & Partnerships Manager in preparing, reviewing and documenting memoranda of understanding, agreements, agreement modifications according to the needs of Islamic Help.
- Coordination of the due diligence process with partners.
- Support the Programme Development & Partnerships Manager to develop, finalise and monitor partner funding.
- Support the preparation and follow-up of grants opening meetings, monthly review meetings, and grant closing meetings.
- Ensure that office grants are processed in a timely and effective manner in accordance with our policies, procedures and standards.
- Provide support to approved projects and ensure there is continuous oversight and support throughout the project management cycle including financial and periodic reporting.
- Be self-administering including maintaining fundraising pipeline spreadsheets and monitoring progress against activities.
- Maintenance of records and files in line with IH document management and IT policies.
- Liaise with the finance team to ensure grants have been received and are allocated / restricted as appropriate.
- Support the programmes team in grants management, programme development, monitoring and evaluation, and external relations activities as requested.
Compliance and Reporting
- Support donor reporting processes, co-ordinating with the field staff to ensure the timely submission of high-quality programmatic reports and co-ordinate with Finance to ensure timely submission of financial reports.
- Ensure quality information management through regular maintenance of grant files, reporting calendars, timely submission and updating of internal documentation and other grants tools.
- Support compliance of programmes with donor and Islamic Help requirements and raise issues affecting external/internal compliance to management staff.
Researching Funding Opportunities
- Maintain a thorough understanding of the profile of current funders and Islamic Help’s relationship with them, including the need for reports and updates.
- Grow the support of current funders, identifying opportunities for them to continue their support.
- Maintain and update the database and tracker sheet with details of projects and relevant funding streams.
Proposals and Funding Applications
- Develop a comprehensive knowledge of the organisation and its work.
- Work closely with the Programme Development & Partnerships Manager to identify and pursue fundraising opportunities.
- Assist, when required, the Programme Development & Partnerships Manager in the development and co-ordination of high-quality proposals and concept papers for submission to donors.
- Build strong and effectve relatiionships with Islamic Help teams in the UK and overseas.
- Support the programmes team in the on-going development of departmental strategy.
Partner and Donor Relationships
- Develop and strengthen relationships with current partners and identify and cultivate relationships with potential new partners/donors through a range of communications including by phone, in writing and face to face meetings as appropriate.
- Assist in co-ordination of existing relationships through professional account management and communicating the impact of our work to partners in a compelling way.
- Maintain accurate partner and donor records in order to monitor, evaluate and report on fundraising activity.
Other Responsibilities:
- Support the Programme Development & Partnerships Manager on the management of the department including development of departmental calendar, coordinating meetings with agendas and record keeping, oversight and development of departmental workplan.
- Communicate with offices and partners as and when necessary and communicate progress or queries to colleagues.
- Support the programmes team in the analysis of budgets and reports to determine impact, achievements and outputs.
- Prepare feedback reports for donors and other stakeholders within appropriate timeframes.
- Provide marketing colleagues with appropriate beneficiary data and case study material etc.
- Verify budgets, invoices and financial liquidation reports to ensure that money is being spent according to the approved operational budget, plan and conduct appropriate desk reviews.
- Review budgets and communicate any changes where needed.
- Ensure the prioritisation of the most vulnerable within the communities Islamic Help serves by adopting a pro-active, holistic approach to safeguarding.
- Contribute to department workplans, help set budgets and manage programme funds.
- Support the programmes team on Emergency Response including – development of Emergency Response process, first response, setting up Emergency Panel, development of surge capacity and the development of proposals and reporting
- To participate and actively engage, under the supervision of the Director of International Programmes, as part of Islamic Help’s first response to an emergency, including but not limited to travelling to emergency response locations, planning and implementing emergency response projects and liaising with partners and others to ensure successful implementation
- Support the partnerships department with partner care – accompanying partners on field visits wherever needed to ensure the smooth coordination of operations and projects
- Any other duties commensurate with the accountabilities of the post.
*The job description is not intended to be exhaustive and it is likely that duties may be altered from time to time. You may, from time to time, be required to work evenings, Saturdays or on a Sunday.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Educated to degree level or equivalent.
Skills and Experience
Essential
- Familiarity with humanitarian programming;
- Prior experience working in non-profits/charities and familiarity with partner/donor requirements;
- Excellent writing skills in English;
- Excellent interpersonal skills. Able to communicate with a wide range of people both internally and externally in person, by phone and email.
- Excellent organisational skills and ability to meet multiple deadlines in a busy office environment;
- Detail-oriented with good multi-tasking abilities and communication skills, both oral and written;
- Able to work well both within a team and independently in a challenging and fast-moving multicultural environment;
- Sound IT skills in MS Office and experience of using databases;
- Right to work in the UK.
Desirable
Knowledge of Arabic and/or Urdu language (speaking, reading, editing)
Competencies
Goal Orientation:
- Pursues tasks / goals with energy, drive and need for completion
- Pre-empts problems by seeking guidance or taking action an issue, task or project within their role
- Is customer focused
Innovation and Creativity
- Does not assume the usual way of doing something is the best way
- Volunteers ideas and suggestions for improvement
- Accepts mistakes and is willing to learn from them
Self-Management
- Plans and prioritises work effectively
- Is solution rather than problem focused
- Takes responsibility for own workload
Communication and Relationship Management
- Clearly identifies and articulates the key messages to be conveyed
- Understands the impact of their communication
- Takes time to build and maintain contacts and partners.
Teamwork & Collaboration
- Understands the benefits of teamwork and contributes willingly
- Listens to the views of others
- Understands the impact of their behaviour on others and adapts behaviour where appropriate.
Flexibility
The job description is a general outline of the job duties and responsibilities and may be amended as the scope of programmes department develops. The post holder may be required to undertake other duties as may reasonably be required from time to time.
How to Apply
It would be great if you have a qualification in a relevant discipline, but we're more interested in your experience, your values and your attitude than we are your qualifications.
It's a really exciting time to join Islamic Help, if you're successful in joining our team you'll not only have the opportunity to further your career, you'll be improving the lives of people through the work that you do.
To apply, please email your CV and covering letter to us detailing how you meet the requirements.
We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
You must have proof that you have the right to work in the UK.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, faith or disability.
Islamic Help is a UK-registered charity delivering sustainable solutions that empower people in need across the world.
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WCCM seeks to appoint an experienced, creative, and highly motivated Grant and Major Donor Fundraising Manager to lead fundraising and grant management across a global organisation dedicated to the teaching of Christian Meditation. Working to the Executive Director, you will interact with our decentralised finance, marketing and communications staff and volunteers. Together, you will nurture Major Donor relationships and create and manage appropriate donor stewardship schemes and rationalise our income streams. You’ll ensure grant reporting and management is kept on track whilst developing targeted proposals for new funding from sympathetic donors in the arena of Trusts and foundations. You will work to support both our teaching and resourcing of meditation and the running of our retreat centre in Bonnevaux, near Poitiers in France. An excellent writer with excellent financial and budgeting skills, you will be adept at pulling together relevant, succinct and compelling information for our donor reports and bids. You’ll work with communications staff to develop impactful donor communications which enhance our accountability and inspire renewed major donations. You will have a demonstrable track record in winning grants as well as in the stewardship of major donors. Occasional trips to France. Interest in Christian Meditation/Spirituality an advantage.