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This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to get involved in an impactful charity making a tangible difference to the lives of refugees here in the UK.
Our work is simple – we refurbish unwanted bikes and donate them to refugees and people seeking asylum, many living on less than £7 a day, giving them freedom and independence whilst they rebuild their lives.
A bike makes a huge difference – not only is it a practical tool for tackling poverty, those who receive bikes from us report they are more connected in their community, happier and healthier as a result:
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91% of people use their bikes weekly for essential journeys
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84% of people are better able to access legal and other vital support services
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93% report better physical and/or mental health
Alongside our core Bike Donations Programme, we support refugee women to learn to cycle through our Pedal Power Programme; provide ongoing support with bike maintenance through our Repair or Replace Programme; and offer the opportunity for connection and friendship through our volunteer-matching Bike Buddy Programme.
“The Bike Project has given me so much more than just a bicycle — it has given me confidence, independence, and a sense of belonging. Receiving a bike as a gift allowed me to feel free in society, explore my community, and even join a cycling group where I’ve met wonderful people.
Thank you again for everything you do. Your work changes lives, including mine.”
Ladan, Bike Recipient
About You and the Role
You don’t need to have experience of being on a Board, in fact the role would be ideal for someone considering taking on their first role as a trustee. We will work with you to understand your duties and support you.
You will, however, have an excellent understanding of charity finance and understand the unique set of challenges charities of our size face in delivering impact and ensuring financial resilience. You will be an excellent communicator – able to provide constructive feedback and scrutiny at the same time as helping the team to articulate financial information to others who may not have a finance background.
You will be joining a highly committed group of trustees who give their time, expertise and contacts to support the charity. Our trustees are critical in enabling us to thrive and this role plays a key role in supporting the wider board to fulfil its financial responsibilities.
You will work together with the board and wider staff team to set our strategic direction and improve our work with refugees. At the heart of everything we do is the real and immediate impact a bike makes to the lives of those who have been through so much. You will be part of us achieving that.
The time commitment for a trustee generally totals approximately 8 hours per month. Please see the role description for further details.
We particularly encourage applications from people with lived experience of the asylum process, women, people of colour / people of the global majority, and people with disabilities.
Application Process
Deadline for Applications: Friday 28th August 2026
Interviews: Late September - Early October 2026
Appointment: October 2026
Feedback will be provided to all applicants whether taken to interview or not.
For an informal conversation about the role, please contact hradmin [at] thebikeproject [dot] co [dot] uk.
All candidates should complete the application form, including the scoring matrix, and the Trustee declaration as part of this process. Candidates require completing both the CV and application form to be considered for interview. If you have any issues with accessing or editing the document please contact hradmin [at] thebikeproject [dot] co [dot] uk.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Job description
As Clinical Lead, you will provide professional oversight, guidance, and liaison for all cultural and emotional therapy initiatives within the organisation. You will work closely with membership, engagement, and programme teams. This role blends strategic leadership, operational management, and community-facing support to build safe, transformative, and accessible therapy systems.
Experience Qualification and Requirements
Essential / Highly Valued Experience
- Professional qualification and current registration in Clinical Psychology, Counselling Psychology, Psychotherapy, Counselling, or a closely related discipline (e.g. HCPC, BACP, UKCP, BABCP, or equivalent)
- Demonstrable experience providing trauma-informed therapeutic support, with strong understanding of how trauma, culture, identity, and systemic factors affect emotional wellbeing
- Sound knowledge of safeguarding frameworks, risk management, and ethical practice within clinical, voluntary, and community-based settings
- Working understanding of GDPR and data protection principles, particularly relating to confidential health and safeguarding information
- Experience supervising, mentoring, or providing reflective practice to clinical practitioners, facilitators, or volunteers (including non-clinical staff delivering emotional support)
- Ability to assess risk, respond calmly to complex or sensitive situations, and provide clear, proportionate clinical guidance
- Strong organisational skills, balancing strategic oversight with operational input in a volunteer or resource-limited environment
- Excellent communication skills, including the ability to explain clinical concepts to non-clinical audiences and work collaboratively across teams
- High levels of professional integrity, emotional intelligence, cultural humility, and commitment to inclusive, ethical care
Main Responsibilities/ Key Duties
- Provide strategic and hands-on clinical oversight to ensure the effective delivery of culturally informed emotional and therapeutic services. Ensure that programmes are safe, ethical, inclusive, and responsive to the diverse needs of members.
- Oversee the planning, delivery, and evaluation of emotional wellbeing and therapeutic services, ensuring that interventions are culturally appropriate, trauma-informed, and aligned with the organisation’s mission and values. This includes supporting programme design, session structures, referral pathways, and evaluation frameworks to promote positive member outcomes.
- Liaise closely with therapists, facilitators, programme leads, and safeguarding officers to ensure consistent alignment with clinical governance, ethical frameworks, safeguarding policies, and professional standards. Provide expert consultation on complex considerations.
- Support the recruitment, onboarding, training, and supervision of therapy facilitators and volunteers. Advising on role suitability, contributing to training content, offering reflective supervision, and promoting best practice in boundaries, self-care, and ethical decision-making.
- Review and approve therapy protocols, session guidelines, risk assessments, and safeguarding procedures, ensuring they are clinically sound, culturally sensitive, and proportionate to the needs and risks of the service users. Ensure that all therapeutic activity complies with relevant professional regulatory standards, safeguarding legislation, and data protection requirements, including GDPR.
- Monitor member wellbeing outcomes, qualitative feedback, and service impact data to inform continuous improvement, learning, and programme development. This includes identifying trends, risks, or unmet needs and advising on appropriate service adaptations.
- As the primary clinical point of contact, the role holder will provide professional oversight for complex cases, escalations, or member concerns that require clinical judgement, risk management, or safeguarding intervention, working collaboratively with internal teams and external professionals where required.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Director of Communications
Location: United Kingdom (Remote/Homebased)
Reports to: Chief Advancement Officer
Contract Type: Flexible – Voluntary or Commission‑Based Model available
Start Date: Immediate
This is an opportunity to help build something that matters, and see the difference your work makes.
About Us
We are a globally focused non-profit organisation, grounded in Christian values, committed to helping communities grow through education, empowerment, and poverty relief. Our programmes support families, strengthen livelihoods, and build resilience by responding to real community needs.
Through long-term partnerships and sustainable approaches, we create opportunities that encourage self-reliance and deliver lasting impact, helping individuals and families move toward stability, dignity, and a better future.
Why Join Us?
Join Project Yananai and be part of something bigger than a role. As a growing, purpose-driven organisation working across multiple countries, we offer the opportunity to shape meaningful change while developing your career, skills and experience.
Here, your voice matters. Your ideas help shape direction, and your work delivers visible, real-world impact. You’ll collaborate with a diverse, global team, gain exposure to strategic initiatives, and grow through hands-on experience in a dynamic, evolving environment.
We recognise the importance of flexibility. Our approach to working hours supports you to contribute in a way that works alongside your personal and professional commitments, within a collaborative and outcome-focused environment.
If you are motivated by purpose, energised by pace, and want to contribute to something truly meaningful, we’d love to hear from you!
Shape Our Voice. Tell Our Story. Drive Global Impact.
Project Yananai is seeking an exceptional, hands‑on communications leader to join our Global Executive Leadership Team as Director of Communications. This is a rare opportunity to build and execute a global communications strategy from the ground up—developing compelling materials, managing digital platforms, and directly crafting the messages that will secure partnerships, inspire donors, and amplify the stories of communities we serve.
If you are a strategic thinker who is equally comfortable writing a high‑value funding proposal, designing a donor newsletter, and managing a social media campaign—and you thrive in a mission‑driven, fast‑paced environment—this role offers you the platform to shape the voice of a high‑performing global nonprofit.
Our integrated Theory of Change - the Project Yananai Ecosystem - brings together three core activities that work synergistically to create lasting impact: Family Foundations, Sustainable Skills Development, Relief Operations.
This is an opportunity to join a collegial group of highly skilled, specialised, and experienced professionals - each a leader in their respective domain - who are collectively committed to building a high‑performing global nonprofit that meets the highest standards of governance, impact measurement, and operational excellence.
The Role
As Director of Communications, you will be the architect and hands‑on executor of Project Yananai’s global communications strategy. You will ensure that our brand, our story, and our impact are communicated with clarity, consistency, and creativity across all channels - from donor communications and funding proposals to social media, press relations, and internal team updates.
This is not a purely strategic role; you will be expected to lead by doing. You will draft high‑value communications materials yourself, manage digital platforms, and produce content that resonates with diverse audiences - donors, partners, governments, and the communities we serve. You will work closely with the Chief Advancement Officer, the Director of Strategic Partnerships, Director of Funding, the Deputy Chief Advancement Officer, and National Management Teams to ensure that our communications are aligned with fundraising priorities and partnership objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Communications Strategy & Brand Management
- Develop and execute a comprehensive global communications strategy that supports Project Yananai’s mission, Theory of Change, and growth objectives.
- Establish and maintain a strong, consistent brand identity across all channels and materials, ensuring alignment with organisational values and visual identity guidelines.
- Lead the creation of key messaging frameworks, ensuring that our story is compelling, authentic, and tailored to diverse audiences.
Hands‑On Content Creation & Production
- Personally draft and edit high‑value communications materials, including:
- Funding proposals and donor impact reports
- Press releases, media statements, and op‑eds
- Website copy, blog posts, and case studies
- Newsletters, email campaigns, and stewardship communications
- Social media content (LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, etc.)
- Internal communications (team updates, newsletters, leadership messages)
- Design and produce visual content using design software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Canva) to create compelling graphics, infographics, and presentation materials.
- Manage the production of multimedia content, including videos, photography, and audio, in collaboration with program teams and external partners as needed.
Digital Platforms & Tools
- Oversee the organisation’s digital presence, including the website, social media channels, and email marketing platforms (e.g., Mailchimp, Salesforce Marketing Cloud).
- Manage and optimise content management systems, ensuring that the website is up‑to‑date, user‑friendly, and aligned with SEO best practices.
- Use analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics, social media insights) to monitor performance, measure engagement, and inform strategy.
Donor & Partner Communications
- Work closely with the Advancement team to develop compelling communications that support fundraising, partnership development, and donor stewardship.
- Lead the production of high‑quality donor reports, proposals, and pitch decks that articulate impact and build trust.
- Ensure that all donor‑facing materials are consistent, professional, and aligned with regulatory requirements (including Fundraising Regulator standards).
Media Relations & Public Affairs
- Build and maintain relationships with key journalists, media outlets, and sector influencers.
- Draft and distribute press releases, manage media inquiries, and coordinate interviews with senior leadership.
- Identify opportunities for thought leadership, including speaking engagements, conference presentations, and contributed articles.
Internal Communications
- Develop and implement an internal communications strategy that keeps our global team informed, engaged, and aligned with organisational priorities.
- Draft and distribute regular internal updates, including leadership messages, team newsletters, and operational announcements.
- Ensure that National Management Teams have the communications tools and support they need to share local stories and coordinate messaging.
Team Leadership & Capacity Building
- Build and lead a growing communications function, including recruiting, managing, and mentoring staff and volunteers as the team expands.
- Provide training and guidance to colleagues across the organisation on communications best practices, brand consistency, and storytelling.
Compliance & Governance
- Ensure that all communications comply with UK charity law, Fundraising Regulator requirements, data protection regulations (UK GDPR), and local laws in our focus countries.
- Maintain accurate records of communications activities and materials.
About You
Essential Experience & Track Record
- Minimum 10 years’ experience in communications, public relations, or marketing, with at least 3 years in a senior leadership role.
- Proven track record of developing and executing communications strategies for international organisations, preferably in the non‑profit or development sector.
- Exceptional writing and editing skills, with demonstrated ability to craft compelling narratives for diverse audiences (donors, media, internal teams).
- Hands‑on experience with design software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Canva) and content management systems (e.g., WordPress, Drupal).
- Proficiency with email marketing platforms (e.g., Mailchimp, Salesforce) and social media management tools.
- Experience managing media relations and building relationships with journalists and influencers.
Skills & Competencies
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with a talent for translating complex programs into powerful stories.
- Strong strategic thinking, with the ability to align communications with organisational goals and donor engagement.
- Proficiency in analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to measure and optimise performance.
- Highly collaborative, with proven ability to work across cultures and geographies.
- Creative and innovative, with a strong visual eye and ability to produce high‑quality content.
- High integrity, discretion, and alignment with Project Yananai’s mission and values.
Personal Qualities
- A hands‑on leader who is as comfortable drafting a funding proposal as designing a social media campaign.
- Resilient, adaptable, and able to thrive in a dynamic, growth‑oriented environment.
- A proactive problem‑solver with a “can‑do” attitude.
- Willingness to travel internationally as required to support National Teams and capture stories.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or related field highly desirable.
- Professional qualifications in communications, public relations, or digital marketing are advantageous.
What We Offer
- A seat on the Global Executive Leadership Team (GELT) , with visibility across the entire organisation.
- The opportunity to build a global communications function from the ground up, shaping the voice of a high‑impact nonprofit.
- A role with genuine creative and strategic influence, working alongside exceptional leaders in advancement, partnerships, and operations.
A Commission‑Based Model of Remuneration is available for candidates who wish to incorporate fundraising activities alongside communications responsibilities,
Project Yananai is an equal opportunity organisation. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all colleagues. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures. Project Yananai is a UK registered charity number 1209060.
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