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London, Greater London (Hybrid)
£66,218 per year
Full-time
Contract (12 month contract)
Job description
Humanitarian Policy and Advocacy Lead (Maternity Cover)
12-month Fixed Term Contract (commencing July/August 2026)
Full Time. Hybrid working (minimum of 2 days per week in the office)
Location: London
Salary: £66,218 per annum (including London allowance)
About us
Christian Aid exists to create a world where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty. We are a global movement of people, churches and local organisations who passionately champion dignity, equality and justice worldwide. We are the changemakers, the peacemakers, the mighty of heart.
We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, and recognise the value this brings in forming strong, creative and high performing teams. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, and from those with experience from outside of the voluntary sector. And no, you don’t have to be Christian to work here – we encourage people of all faiths and none to apply. We just ask that everyone lives out our values of dignity, equality, justice and love. We value a good work-life balance, so we’re open to part-time and flexible working. We also offer hybrid working for our office-based colleagues.
Learn about our vision, mission and values
About the role
Reporting in to the Head of Humanitarian, the Humanitarian Policy and Advocacy Lead is senior position that will lead Christian Aid’s humanitarian programme policy and advocacy work, aligning with organisational values and goals to maximise impact.
The post-holder will be responsible for shaping, leading and promoting our humanitarian policy and advocacy, and will represent Christian Aid at the global level in raising the organisation’s visibility and influencing humanitarian policy and practice.
The role will be Christian Aid’s representative at the humanitarian leadership level within the DEC and will work with the Head of Humanitarian in engagement with the ACT Alliance, and will enable our Multi-Country Cluster (MCC) leadership team to develop and deliver humanitarian programming that brings about positive change in humanitarian action and practice.
Some of the main areas of responsibility for the Humanitarian Policy and Advocacy Lead include:
- Lead on the development of Humanitarian Policy and Advocacy and ensure it is aligned with the overall Policy and Influencing strategy and connected across the Impact Department and wider organisation.
- Develop and implement best practice in humanitarian response across MCCs, providing sector experience to support teams and ensure an enabling culture of continuous learning and improvement.
- Identify and source technical support for MCCs and partners where needed in our humanitarian signature priority programme areas, making the best use of limited resources.
- Act as a key influencer in sector policy and practice with regards to level of support to locally led responses amplifying impact.
- Drive an increased visibility of Christian Aid and the work of partners across regional and global platforms, looking for opportunities to share learning and amplify impact.
- Foster and build on our strong and dynamic relationship with the DEC, evidence of high performance across DEC appeals.
- Lead engagement with international humanitarian policy forums and stakeholders to drive meaningful change and improvements in the humanitarian eco system with reference to humanitarian advocacy priorities around localisation, accountability to affected populations, disaster resilience, anticipatory action, survivor-led response and cash-based responses to emergencies.
- Ensure learning and feedback is captured and promoted to enable a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
- Foster a culture of innovation where Christian Aid is on the front foot in developing and piloting new people-centred humanitarian approaches that build on existing progressive ways of working.
- Deputises for the Head of Humanitarian in their absence.
This opportunity is a Fixed Term contract for maternity leave cover commencing in July or August 2026.
About you
Who we are looking for:
Essential:
- Post graduate or equivalent qualification in an emergency or development related subject.
- Significant knowledge of humanitarian issues and best practice in humanitarian action.
- Significant experience of leadership in a humanitarian context.
- Experience of leadership across a diverse range of humanitarian contexts.
- Significant experience of influencing policy and decision-makers globally, at UK level and in countries affected by crisis.
- Highly developed ability to build good contacts with senior officials and with organisations in the sector, including church-based organisations.
- Highly developed communication skills and experience of working with news media.
- Detailed understanding of humanitarian best practice and international standards including SPHERE and CHS.
- Understand of and commitment to Christian Aid’s people-centred humanitarian programming approaches including sclr, assess and assist, and anticipatory action.
- Highly developed ability to equip and encourage staff to take responsibility and promote empowered working within a complex organisation.
- Significant experience of managing performance to a high level.
- Highly developed ability to contribute to and work successfully as part of leadership and cross-organisational teams.
- Highly developed oral and written communication skills, including preparation of assessment reports, project proposals including budgets and report writing.
- Highly developed ability to negotiate, influence and persuade others.
Further information
At Christian Aid we strive to be an inclusive and diverse employer and recognise the value that this brings in helping to build strong, creative and high performing teams.
We are actively encouraging racialised minorities, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people with caring responsibilities, people from low socioeconomic backgrounds, women, and older workers to apply. This is because these groups are under-represented within our teams, especially at senior level, and we recognise and value the contributions members of these groups make to strong, creative and high performing teams.
We have a strong Christian ethos and we encourage applications from all faiths. Applicants will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of and sympathy with Christian Aid’s faith identity.
All successful candidates will require a DBS/police check appropriate to the role and location and a Counter Terrorism Sanction check as part of your clearance for commencing your role with us. We also participate in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information as part of the referencing process from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.
This role requires applicants to have the right to live and work in the country where this position is based and undertake the role that you have been offered. If you are successful and we make you an offer for the role, we will be required to conduct a right to work check on your immigration status in the UK. We will contact you regarding the documentation you will need to provide to evidence this.
Organisation
Posted on: 08 May 2026
Closing date: 22 May 2026 at 23:30
Tags: Campaigns, Christian, Policy, Faith-Based, Human Rights, Humanitarian Aid
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London, Greater London (Hybrid)
£35,000 per year
Full-time
Permanent
Actively Interviewing
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Job description
World Jewish Relief provides life-saving and life-changing action to people in crisis around the world. We work with our trusted local partners to help people survive the consequences of conflict and disaster, to thrive and rebuild their lives. We deliver programmes using our expertise, with urgency to achieve maximum and sustainable impact for those within and beyond our community.
We are looking for a proactive and ambitious Digital Engagement Officer to join our Marketing and Communications team, reporting to the Head of Marketing. You will take ownership of our UK and US websites and support the delivery of our email communications. You will play a key role in developing and optimising our website and email communications, supporting the Head of Marketing to build brand awareness and drive customer acquisition to generate sustainable long term income. You will be someone who naturally spots opportunities for improvement, thinks creatively, and uses data and insight to evolve our digital channels. With a hands‑on and can‑do approach, you will help strengthen engagement, grow our supporter base, and bring our mission to life online.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Managing updates across the UK and US websites using WordPress for content updates, imagery, navigation and site structure as needed.
- Leading the development and optimisation of engaging website content to drive acquisition and effectively engage existing audiences.
- Monitoring website performance, accessibility, core web vitals, and overall site health, raising issues with developers as required.
- Analyse website traffic, user behaviour, and conversion performance to inform optimisation and improvement opportunities.
- Own and optimise key digital user journeys, identifying friction points and driving conversion improvements across channels.
- Leading the planning, building, and delivery of all email communications for UK and US audiences.
- Developing and optimising automated email journeys using segmentation and behavioural triggers to improve engagement and retention.
- Reviewing and creating fresh, engaging email content that reflects user needs and organisational priorities.
- Managing our fundraising and event platforms, ensuring donation journeys are clear, user-friendly, and accessible.
You should have:
- Proven experience in a digital engagement role, preferably in the non-profit sector
- Proven expertise managing website content (WordPress or similar).
- Proven expertise using Charity Digital & Virtuous (or similar email platform)
- Experience in writing compelling and effective copy to engage specific audiences
- Basic understanding of HTML/CSS.
- Strong understanding of UX principles, accessibility, and responsive design.
- Experience using analytics platforms (e.g. GA4, GTM).
- Understanding of GDPR, data privacy, and digital safeguarding.
- Ability to interpret data and use insights to guide improvements.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to user-centered design.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, helping to translate content for digital channels.
- Strong organisational and project management skills.
- Creative, innovative, and proactive mindset, wanting to explore new ways to improve our digital channels.
- A commitment and empathy to the work and values of World Jewish Relief.
Benefits
We offer a range of benefits including:
- 23 days holiday plus bank holidays and Jewish holidays. After 2 years’ service holiday entitlement increases to 25 days.
- Pension scheme – we contribute 5% to the World Jewish Relief pension scheme.
- Life Insurance – up to 3 times salary to nominated beneficiaries
- Health Cash Plan – cash back to cover the costs of dental treatment, optical care, specialist consultations and a range of complementary therapies
- Enhanced maternity & paternity pay
- Employee Assistance Programme – free, confidential advice or support with any personal or work related concerns or free counselling if needed
- Season ticket / travel to work loan
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- On Friday the office closes at 3pm
- We encourage flexible working and offer a range of flexible working options.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
World Jewish Relief promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We invite and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds. We encourage applications from candidates of different ethnicities, socio-economic backgrounds, race, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation and of faith or none that meet the criteria set out for this role.
You don’t need to be Jewish to work for us, but you must be committed to our faith based values of Justice, Kindness, Repairing the World and Welcoming the Stranger. We are inspired by these values to work beyond our community, recognising the dignity and potential of all people.
How to apply
Please upload your CV and a cover letter which demonstrates your suitability for the role by answering the following question. Please explain your reasoning and draw on your experience where possible:
Please provide a specific example where you have assessed the health of a website and describe the methods you used to analyse data and the actions you implemented as a result
Interviews will be held in week commencing 18th May
Organisation
World Jewish Relief
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Registered Charity
101 - 500
Registered Charity
101 - 500
Bringing life-changing action to people in crisis around the world
Posted on: 28 April 2026
Closing date: 10 May 2026 at 23:00
Tags: Communications, Marketing, Digital, Content Writing / Copywriting, User Experience / UI / UX, Web
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job description
Salary: £48,225 – £52,080 (incl. London weighting)
Contract: Permanent
Location: Hybrid (minimum 40% in London office)
About the role
CAFOD is looking for a Senior Business Analyst to lead business analysis across Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT).
You’ll shape and assure digital and data-driven change, ensuring initiatives are clearly defined, value-focused, and aligned with real organisational needs. Acting as a bridge between stakeholders and technical teams, you’ll help deliver effective, sustainable improvements across CAFOD.
Key responsibilities
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Lead business analysis for digital and data change initiatives
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Support teams to define problems, assess options, and identify solutions
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Ensure requirements are clear, prioritised, and delivery-ready
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Lead and support testing and User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
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Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the organisation
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Facilitate workshops and support decision-making
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Contribute to governance, planning, and continuous improvement
About you
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Significant experience in business analysis at a senior level
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Strong skills in problem definition, process improvement, and solution design
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Experience translating business needs into clear requirements (e.g. Jira tickets)
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Understanding of digital delivery and software development lifecycles
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Confident working with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams
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Experience supporting or leading UAT
Desirable: Salesforce or Tableau certification
Additional information
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Hybrid working with at least 40% office-based in London
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Opportunity to lead and shape organisational change
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Part of a collaborative, purpose-driven team
The full job description is available on CAFOD's careers page
CAFOD is a welcoming, supportive workplace committed to a safe, inclusive culture where everyone is respected. CAFOD will make reasonable adjustments at every stage of the recruitment process to ensure candidates with disabilities or individual needs are fully supported.
Safeguarding for Children and Vulnerable Adults
CAFOD recognises the personal dignity and rights of children and vulnerable adults, towards whom it has a special responsibility and a duty of care and respect. CAFOD, and all its staff and volunteers, undertake to do all in our power to create a safe environment for children, young people and vulnerable adults and to prevent their physical, sexual or emotional abuse. CAFOD is committed to acting at all times in the best interests of children and vulnerable adults, seeing these interests as paramount. Any candidate offered a job with CAFOD will be expected to adhere to CAFOD’s Safeguarding policy and sign CAFOD’s Code of Behaviour as an appendix to their contract of employment and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these documents. This post involves contact with children and young people and applicants will be subject to specific checks related to safeguarding issues. The post holder is required to present or obtain a Disclosure from the DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service).
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references, and appropriate screening checks can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. CAFOD also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of, and consent to, these recruitment procedures.
Organisation
CAFOD
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Registered Charity
101 - 500
Registered Charity
101 - 500
CAFOD is the official Catholic aid agency for England and Wales tackling poverty and injustice across the world.
Posted on: 01 May 2026
Closing date: 15 May 2026 at 23:30
Tags: Business Intelligence, Data Analysis
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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London, Greater London (On-site)
£78,000 per year (net but employee pays Primary NI)
Full-time
Contract
Job description
IOM UK delivers a range of programming to support migrants, both in the UK and internationally, including projects focusing on migration and development, protection, diaspora engagement, remittances, and provision of immigration advice.
IOM works to empower migrants and diaspora communities, facilitating their safe navigation of mobility pathways, ensuring access to essential services and amplifying their contributions to community development. Our goal is to harness the full spectrum of mobility benefits, enabling individuals and communities to flourish within a well-connected and accessible global landscape. In recent years, there has been a growing recognition of the importance of engaging with diaspora communities as valuable partners for both development and humanitarian initiatives.
Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission (COM) and direct supervision of the Head of Unit, and in close coordination with relevant Divisions/Departments /Units at Regional Office (RO) and Headquarters (HQ), the Project Manager will be responsible and accountable for supporting and coordinating the development, implementation, monitoring and reporting activities of the relevant projects within the Migration and Development unit.
For more details about the role and how to apply, please visit our website: https://unitedkingdom.iom.int/careers
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Posted on: 28 April 2026
Closing date: 11 May 2026 at 23:30
Tags: Project Management, Refugee / Immigration
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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