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Are you someone who can build trusted relationships across sectors, develop sustainable income, and turn strategic opportunities into meaningful impact?
Are you looking for a part-time, senior role where you can shape organisational direction, grow partnerships, and deliver programmes with national and international reach?
The Design in Mental Health Network (DiMHN) is a UK-based charity dedicated to improving mental health outcomes through better design. We are seeking a strategic and entrepreneurial Head of Partnerships & Programmes to play a central role in our next phase of growth.
In this role, success will mean building high-value partnerships, growing sustainable income, and delivering programmes that expand DiMHN’s impact and influence.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
Reporting to the Chief Executive, you will:
WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR
We are looking for a strategic, relationship-driven leader who can translate opportunity into impact, income, and influence.
Knowledge and experience
You will bring:
Knowledge of the mental health, healthcare, design, or built environment sectors is welcome, but not essential.
Personal attributes
You will be:
WHAT YOU'LL GET IN RETURN
As part of the team, you will benefit from:
NEXT STEPS
Please see https://bit.ly/DIMHNPartnershipsProgrammes for our Candidate Pack, application instructions and details about the interview process.
The Design in Mental Health Network (DiMHN) is a charity dedicated to improving the design of mental health environments.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We’re looking for an experienced, proactive fundraiser who can think strategically and deliver hands-on. Someone confident writing bids, building partnerships and spotting opportunities for growth.
This is a key role at a pivotal moment for AudioActive, offering the chance to build on strong foundations and shape a diverse, sustainable income model and power a team that is dedicated to empowering young people through music.
What you’ll do
AudioActive is a non-profit organisation creating social change through music for young people, supporting the development of emerging talent.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a central role in how Save the Rhino tells its story to the world.
As Communications Manager, you will be responsible for two of the most important aspects of our external presence: the quality of the conservation stories we tell, and our relationships with the journalists and media outlets who help us tell them.
We are a close-knit, supportive team with a genuine sense of purpose. If you are excited by the idea of using your communications expertise to help secure a future for rhinos, we would love to hear from you.
Location: We operate a hybrid working model with a minimum of three days per week in our dog-friendly London Bridge office. Further flexibility can be discussed.
Read the full application pack and apply today.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do you have excellent communication skills with the ability to inspire and motivate people?
Tearfund has a vision to see all people freed from poverty, living transformed lives and reaching their God-given potential. The Youth & Emerging Generation (YEG) team exists to guide a young generation to play their part in an end of extreme poverty, inspiring them to live meaningfully as global neighbours.
The successful candidate will inspire and mobilise youth and young adults (11-23 years) to make a whole-life response to poverty through Tearfund primarily through giving, advocacy, prayer and lifestyle change. You will be the face of Tearfund focusing on speaking and engaging youth audiences at events, conferences, gatherings and within churches. You will also support the Northern Ireland team in its wider engagement with Tearfund supporters, playing your part in mobilising Christians across NI to respond in prayer and generosity.
Our ideal candidate will be a committed Christian and have experience in:
If your faith calls you to action, you love working with young people and young adults and you are passionate about seeing people freed from poverty globally, then this is the role for you!
We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and those from Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds (in our UK workforce) as these groups are currently under-represented at Tearfund.
Hybrid working: This role is eligible for hybrid working and you will be required to work from Tearfund's Belfast office and from your home by agreement with the line manager.
Please note: This is a full time, 12 month fixed term contract working 35 hours (5 days) per week. The full time salary is £39,313 per annum.
All applicants must be committed to Tearfund's Christian beliefs.
The recruitment process will include specific checks related to safeguarding. In addition, personal identification information will be submitted against a Watchlist database to check against criminal convictions as a counter-terror measure.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for a part time Fundraising & Development Lead to join a small innovative global charity and play a critical role in securing funding from Trusts and Foundations to support the charity with their community development initiatives.
The ideal candidate would bring senior-level fundraising experience from a similar role at an NGO, organisation, or charity with an established network of executive relationships in major global trusts and foundations.
This is a remote working role.
The charity
A small charity having a big impact. They offer home working with some of the team in London and others in Scotland and Europe.
The Role
This is a new business focussed role, where you will be required to build a high value pipeline of suitable donors and develop and deliver compelling high value bids for support.
Reporting into the Director and working alongside another Fundraising & Development Lead who recently joined the team.
Applications & Fundraising Development
Lead the development of high-quality grant proposals, ensuring proposals are compelling, well-written, and tailored to meet the requirements and priorities of each donor.
Relationship Management
Oversee the complete grant lifecycle, from initial lead to application to reporting and closeout.
Build and maintain relationships with current and prospective donors, program officers, and other key stakeholders.
Events and Networking and Representation
Effectively convey the charity mission, vision, and programs to potential donors, organising fundraising events while overseeing teams of volunteers and probono partners.
The Candidate
Senior-level fundraising experience from a similar role at an NGO, organisation, or charity.
Extensive existing network of senior executives with major global foundations and organisations.
Proven track record of identifying and closing deals for 6 - 7 figure gifts.
IMPORTANT NOTE
Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful, but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.
We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.
Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.
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Salary: £37,775 plus benefits (Our pay philosophy ensures consistency across locations and salaries. The starting salary for this opportunity plus benefits depends on location of the candidate).
The role:
We are delighted to be recruiting for a People & Culture Advisor to join our global People & Culture team here at Mary’s Meals International (MMI) on a 12-month FTC. This is a fantastic opportunity to thrive in a truly generalist role, within a diverse and dynamic global organisation.
Reporting to our People & Culture Lead and working as a key member of the People & Culture directorate, you will provide strong generalist support across the Mary’s Meals family, working across all People & Culture workstreams and providing professional HR advice and practical support for employees and managers, across a broad spectrum of HR topics and policy.
People are at the heart of everything we do at Mary’s Meals and in this key role, you will develop strong working relationships and work in partnership across our global network, to support the growth of our movement through the attraction, development, recognition, succession and retention of great talent.
Key priorities:
We are looking for:
About us:
Mary’s Meals is a global movement supported by people from all walks of life and we are focused on one goal – that every child receives a nutritious daily meal in a place of education. We continue to change the lives of over 3 million children who today will receive Mary’s Meals.
We believe in the innate goodness of people, respect the dignity of every human being and family life and believe in good stewardship of the resources entrusted to us. In line with our values, Mary’s Meals is fully committed to a culture of safeguarding. Mary’s Meals is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work and we expect all the Mary's Meals family to share this commitment and work in the best interest of the communities we serve. Our safe recruitment practices ensure that only those that are committed to our high standards join our movement.
Our Benefits:
Our ideal start date for this role is mid July 2026 onwards, although we are happy to discuss notice periods with the right candidate.
Our vision is that every child receives one daily meal in their place of education.



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The Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung is a German political foundation headquartered in Berlin with offices in more than 100 countries worldwide. Our London office – covering the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland – is looking to recruit a Financial Manager as an essential part of our small team. Our annual programme includes panel discussions, workshops, and international conferences with partners from politics, academia, business, and the media.
The successful candidate will be responsible for all accounting, financial planning, and financial reporting activities for our London office.
Key Responsibilities
· Prepare monthly accounting reports, quarterly forecasts and annual budgets
· Using KAS internal booking system for accounting and financial administration (training will be provided)
· Control of office expenditure
· Payment of contractor invoices
· Bank reconciliations in GBP & EUR
· Prepare the statutory accounts for the limited company up to trail balance, including accruals, prepayments, deferred income etc.
· Liaise with external auditors to agree timeframe for the year end statutory audit
· Rolling cash flow management
· Manage company payroll in house, expenses and petty cash claims
· Liaising with German HQ on financial topics as well as with local contractors and HMRC
Requirements
· Right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship
· Minimum 2 years’ accountancy experience
· Be familiar with current PAYE and pension regulations
· Excellent Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and strong general IT literacy
· Excellent planning, organisation and prioritisation skills
· Native-level English, German language skills desirable
We Offer
· Full-time permanent position
· Hybrid working (3 days in the London office)
· 24 days annual leave (plus public holidays)
· Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 per year, depending on experience
· A dynamic international working environment
Deadline for applications is 10:00am Friday 8 May 2026
About Us:
Stephen’s Children UK is a Christian charity dedicated to providing financial support to the existing and well developed Stephen’s Children ministries in Egypt’s garbage slums outside of Cairo.
These programs are staffed by over 1,500 dedicated and compassionate individuals ready to make a difference. Over 20% of Stephen’s Children staff members grew up in these same impoverished communities. They come back with the hope to break the cycle of poverty for others, instilling a culture of hope by nurturing hearts, training minds, and teaching our families the strength of God’s love, though the provision of schools, healthcare, home visits, summer camps and much more.
As part of our ongoing growth and efforts to expand our reach in the UK, we are looking for a dynamic, passionate, and experienced Charity Fundraiser with strong social media and digital marketing skills.
Role Overview:
As a Charity Fundraiser with Social Media and Digital Marketing experience, you will play a pivotal role in raising awareness and funds for our cause. You will leverage your expertise in fundraising, social media strategy, and digital marketing to develop and execute innovative campaigns that inspire individuals and organisations to engage and contribute. This is an exciting opportunity to make a tangible impact through creative and strategic digital campaigns.
We are in early discussions with a potential Patron which would significantly boost our profile, and we are in particular looking to develop partnerships with large corporate donors in line with their CSR obligations.
You will be reporting to the UK Trustees.
Key Responsibilities:
Although mostly working autonomously, you will be working with, and representing SCUK on the international Marketing and Communications Advisory Group to ensure a cohesive approach (the Communications and fund raising teams from the various Stephen’s Children entities in other nations):
Key Requirements:
Desirable Skills:
Why Join Us?
If you are an innovative, results-driven fundraiser with a passion for social media and digital marketing, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and help us create a brighter future for those in need!
How to Apply:
Please send your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience to the email shown.
Please ensure your cover letter highlights your fundraising experience and examples of successful digital marketing campaigns and corporate sponsorship initiatives that you have led or contributed to.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in growing a major donor programme that directly supports life-changing eye care services in the Holy Land. You will work closely with the Executive Director, UK (EDUK) and senior leadership, including the CEO and Trustees, to contribute to the long-term sustainability of a respected and impactful international charity.
As part of a small, ambitious and collaborative UK team, you will play a major role in shaping and developing the major donor programme, building meaningful relationships with supporters and seeing the tangible impact of your work on patients and communities.
The St John of Jerusalem Eye Hospital Group (SJEHG) is a UK-registered charity delivering expert eye care to the people of the Holy Land, regardless of ethnicity, religion or ability to pay. It operates through two locally-registered charities to provide services in East Jerusalem, the West Bank and Gaza.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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UK Contracted Reward Review
Mines Advisory Group (MAG) is seeking an experienced reward consultant or consultancy team to support a comprehensive review and redesign of its UK contracted reward framework.
About MAG
MAG (Mines Advisory Group) is an international humanitarian organisation working to save lives and build safer futures in conflict affected and fragile contexts. We operate globally across mine action and weapons and ammunition management programmes, working in partnership with governments, donors and affected communities.
Overview
MAG is undertaking a strategic review of its UK contracted reward framework to ensure it remains fit for purpose, aligned with organisational priorities, and able to support the attraction, retention and development of key talent.
MAG has committed to a more comprehensive review in 2026. This assignment will provide external expertise to support diagnostic analysis, design of a revised framework, and development of practical, implementable recommendations.
Purpose of the assignment
The purpose of this consultancy is to review and redesign key elements of MAG’s UK contracted reward framework so that it is fair, transparent, market aware, operationally effective and financially sustainable.
The assignment will combine technical analysis, stakeholder engagement, options development and implementation planning.
Scope of work
The review will focus on UK contracted staff and will include:
• Review of reward policy and principles to assess alignment with organisational needs and future direction
• Assessment of current job family structure, grading architecture and overall framework design
• Review of job evaluation methodology, including clarity, consistency and practical application
• Analysis of salary structures, progression approaches and incremental models
• Review of allowances and modular reward elements, with recommendations for simplification and alignment
• Development of practical design options with clear recommendations and rationale
• Indicative cost modelling and affordability analysis
• Development of a high level implementation and transition roadmap
The consultant will engage with key internal stakeholders and provide advice that is grounded in relevant market practice while being appropriate for an international humanitarian organisation.
Deliverables
The assignment is expected to produce:
• A diagnostic report outlining strengths, risks and key issues in the current framework
• An options paper with clear recommendations and rationale
• A high level proposed reward framework design
• Indicative financial modelling of recommended options
• An implementation and transition roadmap
• Presentation materials suitable for senior leadership and governance discussions
Timeline
The assignment is expected to run from May to September 2026, aligned to MAG’s internal governance milestones.
MAG can provide additional background information and arrange briefing sessions for prospective consultants. To request further information or arrange a discussion, please contact:
About you
We are looking for a consultant or consultancy team with:
• Demonstrable expertise in reward framework design and review, including grading structures, job evaluation and pay progression
• Strong experience working with not for profit, humanitarian or complex international organisations
• Ability to design reward frameworks that balance fairness, transparency, affordability and operational practicality
• Strong analytical capability, including cost modelling and translation of design options into financial impact
• Experience working with geographically diverse or internationally mobile workforces
• Credible benchmarking capability and access to relevant market data
• Ability to apply a diversity, equity and inclusion lens to reward design
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present complex concepts clearly to senior stakeholders and governance bodies
• Proven ability to deliver within defined timelines and manage confidential data appropriately
Further information
MAG can provide additional background information and arrange briefing sessions for prospective consultants. To request further information or arrange a discussion, please contact:
Louise McDonald
Director of People and Culture
We welcome pragmatic, proportionate and high impact proposals that support the development of a robust and future fit reward framework.
Remuneration is based on submission of final deliverables. Payments will only be made upon MAG’s written acceptance of deliverables. All invoices must clearly reference the consultancy contract and deliverables achieved. Payments will be made within 30 days of receiving a correct invoice.
Prospective consultants may propose an alternative payment schedule in their proposal, should they wish.
We do whatever it takes to get to a landmine before another child does.
About Us
Philanthropy & Alumni Engagement (P&A) provides a fundraising and alumni engagement function in support of King’s College London. We are proud to work with colleagues across the university and its health partners to help them serve society through world-leading education, research and healthcare. Our work also includes a partnership with the Maudsley Charity in support of children’s mental health initiatives between the university’s Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience and the South London & Maudsley NHS Trust.
We are a committed team that brings together fundraisers working across different channels, alongside colleagues who promote King’s College London’s engagement with its worldwide alumni community. Our work is underpinned and enhanced by a range of dedicated professionals in supporting areas covering proposition development, supporter engagement, supporter operations and business operations.
We have an impressive, well-established track record of success in securing support that allows the university and partners to deliver on their missions. This includes our global, award-winning World Questions: King’s Answers campaign, which set the standard in the sector and enabled us to raise substantial funds to help tackle some of the world’s biggest challenges. Ambitious and innovative, the team has won awards such as a CASE Platinum Award for Fundraising and a CASE Gold Award for Donor Relations and Stewardship. We are strongly values-driven with a focus on sustaining an excellent and supportive culture, which we see as key to creating a successful team that can support the university and its partners in making a real and positive difference to the world we live in.
More on King’s College London
King’s College London is an internationally renowned university delivering exceptional education and world-leading research. The university is dedicated to driving positive and sustainable change in society and realising our vision of making the world a better place. Through its commitment to exceptional education, impactful research and genuine service to society, King’s College London is creating positive change in its communities, both in London and on the world stage. The Strategic Vision 2029 looks forward to King’s College London’s 200th anniversary in 2029 and sets out ambitious plans in five key areas:
About the role
The Prospect Development Officer plays an integral role in enabling the fundraising ambitions of King’s College London, King’s Health Partners and King’s Maudsley Partnership. Reporting to the Prospect Development Manager, this post will support prospect management across all areas of high value fundraising, to ensure fundraisers are working with the best prospects and enabling them to generate income in the most effective way.
Responsibilities will include: supporting fundraisers and the Prospect Development & Business Intelligence team in maximising the use of Power BI dashboards to gain insight into portfolios and facilitate discussions on moves management; supporting the Prospect Development Managers in the effective and timely allocation and movement of high value prospects; supporting with the creation/handover of portfolios for new/departing fundraisers, and helping to keep prospect pools and portfolios up-to-date on King’s CRM system, while championing the department’s Prospect Management Policies for best practice.
This is a great opportunity for someone in the prospect research profession who wishes to join a larger team, or someone who has transferable skills and wishes to move into Higher Education fundraising. Please note that this role is not an academic research post.
This is a full-time post (35 hours per week) and you will be offered an indefinite contract.
P&A has a hybrid working approach, with a minimum of 40% of time in the office. Typically, this equates to two days per week, but we’re very happy for colleagues to be in more frequently if they so wish.
About You
To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience:
Essential criteria
Desirable criteria
Further Information
At King’s, we believe that the diversity of our community and a culture that is welcoming, open, inclusive and collaborative, are great strengths of the university.
The Equality Act of 2010 protects the rights of our students and staff and provides a framework to fulfil our duties to eliminate unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation and in addition, to advance equality of opportunity and foster good relations between those who share a protected characteristic and those who do not. At times, this will include balancing rights and beliefs that can feel in tension.
We are committed to free speech and to academic freedom, believing that our foundational purpose as a university, is to create spaces where a wide range of ideas, including ideas that are controversial, can be discussed and debated, and where members of our community can express lawful views without fear of intimidation, harassment or discrimination.
When engaging in the robust exchange of ideas, we ask that our community is mindful of our Dignity at King’s guidance.
We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the person specification section of the job description. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible.
We reserve the right to close adverts early due to the volume of applications we receive. While the closing date may change, all adverts will close at 23:59 to allow sufficient time for applications to be submitted on that day.
We encourage you to apply at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment as once we have closed a vacancy you will be unable to submit your application.
To find out how our managers will review your application, please take a look at our ‘How we Recruit’ pages.
We offer the opportunity of an “Ask Us Anything” Teams call on Thursday 7th May 2026 at 11am. During this call you will be able to ask any questions you might have about the role, the selection process, our department, our core values and work culture, our current hybrid work policy, or simply listen to others’ questions.
This roles with have two interview stages, a standard skills-based interview followed (for up to two appointable candidates) by a Core Values interview.
Closing Date: 10th May 2026.
First stage interviews are likely to be held during w/c Monday 18th May 2026.
Core Values interviews are likely to be held during w/c Monday 25th May 2026.
Job Title: Partnerships Officer
Duration: Permanent
Hours: Full time – 36 hours per week (job share/part-time considered)
Salary: £32,700 per annum, plus pension and benefits
Location: Homebased
Overall job purpose
The post-holder will play a key role within the Initiatives and Partnerships team, working with regional teams to develop and implement proposals to expand use of historic churches in our existing estate and, on occasion, working with other heritage and community groups to deliver their own projects via consultancy or partnership work.
They will manage a programme of work that will include a number of site-specific projects and national initiatives across multiple sites, as well as from time to time working with third parties on partnership or consultancy projects.
The Partnerships Officer will support regional teams and communities to scope and develop projects, supporting feasibility, options and project development work as well as business planning, project management and funding. The post-holder will also work closely with colleagues in conservation and regional teams to make sure that impacts on both areas are fully considered, whilst in tandem seeking to maximise opportunities to expand and increase commercial activity, income and ultimately profitability.
We have recently published our TRUST values, which outline the behaviours and expectations that act as our foundations at CCT. We have attached the pack, outlining each value, which we will also be using as part of our shortlisting and interview process to find the right candidates that align with our values.
If you would like to apply for this role, please visit our recruitment portal to begin your application. You will be asked to submit a CV and a short supporting statement (max 2 sides A4) outlining why you’d like to apply and how you fulfil the person specification for this post, so you’ll need to refer to the job description.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 9am on Sunday 10 May 2026.
The interviews will take place in Northampton on Wednesday 27 May 2026. Please note that the interview date and location have been specifically chosen according to the availability of the panel.
Please note: As part of our recruitment process, we undertake candidate psychometric testing, you will receive an email following your application submission asking you to complete a series of activities.
All successful applicants will be subject to a basic DBS, credit check, references and right to work checks.
We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer. Candidates who declare that they have a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the job will be offered an interview.
If you have any queries about this role, or if you have a disability and wish to request a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us.
We are an inclusive employer and offer equal opportunities to all regardless of an individual’s age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.
We are not a licensed sponsor at this time. Any offer of employment will be made subject to valid right to work in the UK being provided.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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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:
You should have:
Benefits
We offer a range of benefits including:
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
Bringing life-changing action to people in crisis around the world
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This is an exciting opportunity to work on the frontline of policy advocacy and development in child health. As Head of Policy and Research you'll be responsible for overseeing the development of our policy positions and all related outputs, as well as the research that underpins our campaigns and advocacy, across England, Scotland and abroad. You will be an integral thought partner to the Director of Strategy & Delivery and wider leadership team on the development of pioneering research concepts that will drive the child health agenda forward. You will be our internal technical expert on food policy, ensuring all of our work is evidence-based and impactful, as well as being our external representative, liaising with leading policy and research experts across academia, civil society, and government agencies.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Research
Work with the Director of Strategy & Delivery and Research Manager to plan research projects and support their delivery, ensuring they support policy calls and reflect young peoples’ experiences.
Lead the translation of Bite Back’s research into high quality outputs including reports, briefings and submissions.
Work with campaigns, communications and content teams to turn research findings into high impact creative communications for a range of audiences.
Serve as a primary spokesperson for our research including in media placements, speaking slots and government evidence sessions.
Policy development
Lead on the development of Bite Back’s policy positions in key and emerging areas, ensuring young peoples’ views and experiences are fed in at every stage.
Lead the development of all policy outputs including submissions, consultation responses and briefings, ensuring they are evidence-based and reflect young peoples’ voices.
Lead the technical policy liaison with stakeholders and experts in the field to gather evidence and critically assess the Bite Back’s positions.
Evidence
Keep abreast of new evidence on key areas relating to nutrition, climate and health and consider the implications for Bite Back’s policy and relevant activity.
Collaborate internally to provide knowledge and advice on policy and evidence issues with colleagues and the youth board.
Review and sign off key outputs to ensure they reflect the latest evidence and data.
Stakeholder engagement
Build and maintain relationships with a range of external stakeholders to support Bite Back’s influencing agenda, including with senior government policymakers, academia, WHO and other charities in England, Scotland, and abroad.
Represent Bite Back on a range of alliances, coalitions and partnerships.
Deputise for the Director of Strategy & Delivery when needed.
Leadership
Line management of Research Manager and Impact & Evaluation manager, with a dotted line to the Policy & Engagement Executive and Senior Programmes & Policy Manager for Scotland.
Operate as a member of the extended leadership team, collaborating with other Heads and the Directors to ensure research and policy considerations are embedded seamlessly into campaigns, communications and programmes.
Lead the policy and research strategy development for Bite Back in new geographies, providing visionary technical leadership in how we expand to new countries across the UK and abroad.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
We will be looking for applications that demonstrate experience in at least some of these areas, and evidence of capacity to build skills in others. Please don’t be put off applying for one of our jobs because you can’t demonstrate every skill. If you're passionate and excited about working for us, and possess the main skills and experience we are looking for, go ahead and apply. You could be just what we are looking for!
Required:
Significant experience of managing food policy work, which has informed and influenced national and local food policy in England.
In depth knowledge of the breadth of the food, nutrition and obesity public health landscape and the key challenges faced in the policy environment.
Deep technical expertise in food policy research, development, and communication - with a strong focus on commercial determinants of health.
Strong analytical skills, including a good understanding of quantitative and qualitative research methods, including creative implementation research techniques. and experience with commissioning external research.
Ability to synthesise and utilise evidence to support policy development and influencing.
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including ability to communicate complex issues.
Calmness under pressure, with ability to prioritise multiple projects to agreed objectives and deadlines.
Line management experience.
A passion for our mission and a commitment to our values: Fresh, Resilient, Respectful, Energetic, Real.
Desired:
Strong policy and research networks in the UK across academic, civil society, and government agencies. A trusted technical voice.
Post graduate experience in public health or nutrition and/or evidence of continuing professional development of relevant knowledge and skills in the field.
Experience in working with young people.
Experience with designing creative, outside the box research with fresh ways of influencing food policy change.
Understanding and some experiencing working on food policy across devolved nations (Scotland, Wales, or Northern Ireland), and within other global contexts.
You must follow the instructions on How to Apply in the application pack. Applicants who do not answer the three questions as part of their supporting statement will not be considered
OUR MISSION IS TO CHANGE THE WAY UNHEALTHY FOOD IS MADE, MARKETED AND SOLD, ESPECIALLY TO CHILDREN.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.