Jobs in Longfield

Location: Home based within commuting distance of either Edinburgh, Cardiff or Belfast 

Salary: £32,750 per annum
Hours: 35 hours per week 

Interview date will be scheduled as and when applications are received. Please apply promptly as the vacancy will close once we have appointed a successful candidate.  

This is a full time fixed-term position for one year (with possible extension subject to funding). 

Who we are looking for  

Breakthrough T1D is the UK’s leading type 1 diabetes charity, dedicated to funding research, advocating for change, and supporting the T1D community. A year into our exciting rebrand from JDRF to Breakthrough T1D, we’re looking for a Senior Policy and Public Affairs Officer – Devolved Nations to help us build on this momentum.

The role of the Senior Policy and Public Affairs Officer - Devolved Nations is vital to achieving our UK-wide advocacy mission: to reduce health inequalities in type 1 diabetes, to widen access to type 1 diabetes treatments and technologies and to ensure that people with type 1 get access to emerging new treatments and future cures in the devolved nations.  

You will lead on projects with key stakeholders and high-level Parliamentarians, such as our access to treatments and early detection work, as well as people with type 1 diabetes, policy makers and researchers. You will help to deliver Breakthrough T1D’s influencing plans, improving access to and choice of type 1 diabetes treatments and technology in the devolved nations.  

Experience required 

• Experience of working successfully with politicians, their offices, Government departments, and other public affairs stakeholders to influence policy and to influence public/stakeholder discourse across the devolved nations

• Experience of leading public affairs delivery in at least one (preferably all) of the devolved nations 

• Experience in analysing Government policy in-depth and creating policy briefings  

• Experience of drafting briefings, reports and policy submissions   

• Experience of communicating across a range of parliamentary and professional stakeholders at all levels   

• Demonstrable knowledge, interest and experience of working in a public affairs and policy-based environment 

• Experience of organising stakeholder events  

About Breakthrough T1D 

Breakthrough T1D is the world’s leading charitable research funder into type 1 diabetes, improving lives until we find the cure. We are dedicated to our 400,000 strong type 1 community in the UK and work closely with our international affiliates across the world, including the US, Canada and Australia. 

You will find a vibrant atmosphere and spirited team at Breakthrough T1D, always striving to make a difference to people living with type 1. 

Employee benefits 

As an employer we offer: 

• Hybrid working arrangements 

• Flexible working and will consider compressed hours 

• Generous annual leave entitlement – 25 days per year plus bank holidays for full-time staff with leave increasing after three and five years’ service 

• Health cash plan that allows you to claim for some treatments such as dental, optical and physiotherapy treatment 

• Season ticket and cycle loan 

• Pension scheme 

• Family-friendly policies – maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave at enhanced rates 

• Personalised training to suit your career aspirations and professional development 

Breakthrough T1D is an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation or age. 

Endometriosis UK is looking for a Head of Finance to help shape the next stage of our development as a charity with growing ambition, increasing complexity and a powerful mission. This is an exciting new role for the charity, and is core to ensuring our ongoing success.

As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will work closely with the Chief Executive, senior colleagues and Trustees to shape organisational direction, strengthen financial planning and ensure resources are aligned with impact. You will provide strategic financial insight, constructive challenge and practical support across the organisation.

You will lead budgeting, forecasting, management accounts, statutory reporting, audit, financial governance, risk, reserves and controls. You will also support business cases, financial models, capital project oversight, trading activity and commercial decision-making.

We are looking for a qualified accountant with senior finance leadership experience, ideally gained in a charity or similarly complex organisation. You will bring strong technical finance skills, sound judgement, commercial awareness and the ability to communicate clearly with non-finance colleagues. Just as importantly, you will be collaborative, values-led and motivated by the opportunity to use finance as an enabler of delivering impact.

This role will suit someone who combines strategic leadership with a practical, hands-on approach, and who enjoys helping colleagues build financial confidence, accountability and discipline.

We are Living Streets, the UK charity for everyday walking.

We want to create a nation where walking is the natural choice for everyday, local journeys; free from congested roads and pollution, reducing the risk of preventable illnesses and social isolation. We want to achieve a better walking environment and to inspire people of all generations to walk and wheel more.

The postholder will lead and grow relationships that help make walking/wheeling a safe and accessible choice for people across Scotland. . The role will ensure that partnership activity is aligned with national and local priorities for active travel, Living Streets’ strategy and delivers clear benefits for people and places. The role will also manage our Team Leader Scotland and programmes in Scotland.

Living Streets is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk; and expects all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be subject to background and criminal records checks as relevant to the job role.

Living Streets is committed to being an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.

Closing date: Thursday 2 July 2026, Midday (12PM)

Interviews: Tuesday 14 July and Wednesday 15 July (after 13:00)

The Philharmonia is seeking to appoint a Box Office and CRM Manager to lead the management, development and optimisation of the Orchestra’s CRM strategy, systems and audience experience. The roles focuses on ensuring a seamless customer journey while overseeing the effective operation of the Box Office and the ongoing development of Tessitura.

This is a key role overseeing both the day-to-day operation and strategic development of the Philharmonia’s Box Office and CRM function. The successful candidate will play an important role in developing ticketing and customer strategies that maximise sales income, improve conversion and enhance the audience experience.

As a public facing member of staff, the Box Office and CRM Manager will be a key representative of the Orchestra, ensuring customers receive a welcoming, efficient and accessible service whether booking online, by phone or in person. A proven track record of delivering excellent customer service is therefore essential.

The role will also lead on the effective management and ongoing development of Tessitura, supporting audience insight, segmentation, reporting and customer journeys across the organisation. Working closely with colleagues across Marketing, Development, Finance and Concerts, the successful candidate will help ensure that customer data is used effectively to support audience growth, income generation and informed decision-making.

Previous experience of using Tessitura is essential. From hall dressing and campaign set-up to system optimisation, reporting and user support, this role will be one of the Orchestra’s lead Tessitura users. Experience of working within a Tessitura consortium would be advantageous.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic planning and implementation:

• Work closely with Marketing and Development colleagues to develop and implement CRM strategies that support audience growth, income generation, membership retention/acquisition and fundraising objectives

• Develop customer journeys, audience segmentation and data-led approaches that improve conversion, retention and engagement across the customer lifecycle

• Support the development of sales forecasts, benchmarks and performance analysis, providing insight to inform campaign planning, pricing and decision-making

• Work with Marketing colleagues to develop and implement promotions, campaigns and tracking mechanisms

• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, increase conversion and enhance the customer experience through CRM optimisation, automation and process improvements

• Ensure CRM processes, reporting and audience data support the Orchestra's strategic priorities and audience engagement goals

• Work with the Friends team to ensure membership schemes are effectively structured, maintained and optimised to support recruitment, retention and income growth

Project Management:

• Oversee the day-to-day operation of the Philharmonia's Box Office across all performances and events

• Lead ticket sales activity across all channels, ensuring a smooth and efficient booking experience for customers

• Act as a senior point of contact for customer enquiries, complaints and complex ticketing issues

• Lead on set up and implementation of new seasons, events and sales activity

• Ensure events, pricing structures, memberships and ticketing offers are accurately implemented and maintained within Tessitura

• Maintain high standards of data accuracy and integrity across Box Office and customer records

• Review and improve Box Office procedures and customer-facing processes to support operational efficiency and customer satisfaction

• Champion accessibility across all ticketing and customer service activity

Leadership & Management:

• Work with the Senior Data & Audience Insight Manager as Tessitura co-lead for the organisation, helping to shape CRM best practice and development

• Develop and deliver training for staff across departments to ensure confident and effective use of Tessitura and Box Office activities

• Create and maintain clear documentation, processes and guidance to support the consistent use of CRM systems across the organisation

• Ensure organisational compliance with relevant legislation and industry standards, including GDPR, PCI and data protection requirements

• Keep abreast of developments in Tessitura, CRM, ticketing and audience engagement through professional networks, training and sector events, sharing knowledge and recommendations across the organisation

• Champion best practice in customer service and audience experience, promoting a culture that prioritises welcome, accessibility and continuous improvement

Skills and Qualifications

Essential

• Minimum three years' experience in a CRM, ticketing, audience data or related role

• Advanced knowledge and practical experience of Tessitura

• Experience managing and maintaining CRM systems and customer databases

• Experience producing audience analysis, reporting and business insight

• Strong understanding of customer relationship management principles

• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical colleagues

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

• Commitment to delivering outstanding customer experiences

• Interest in music, culture and the arts

• Willingness to work evenings and weekends

Desirable

• Experience of implementing CRM upgrades or major systems projects

• Experience working within a Tessitura consortium

• Experience of customer journey mapping and audience segmentation

• Experience of marketing automation and CRM-driven campaign delivery

• Experience working within an arts, cultural or performing arts organisation

• Knowledge of accessibility best practice within ticketing and audience services

At Thomas Pocklington Trust, we’re promoting equality and inclusion for blind and partially sighted people in every aspect of society. One of our many missions is to establish Sight Loss Councils across the UK, to tackle local issues and work with businesses and service providers to improve the accessibility of their services.

We are looking for an SLC Coordinator to join us and continue to grow the scope and presence we have already established in the Yorkshire and Humberside region. We are open to considering candidates wishing to work up to 36 hours per week. The salary will be pro rata for roles of less than 36 hours per week. 

About the role

The key purpose of the Coordinator role is to support the Senior Engagement Manager to deliver regional Sight Loss Councils across Yorkshire and Humberside and to engage with blind and partially sighted people across the region.  We currently have three Sight Loss Councils (SLCs) in this region, so the postholder will be expected to work alongside the Senior Engagement Manager and coordinate the SLCs’ activity, focusing on the retention of the volunteers engaged and ensuring the projects and work they are involved in continue to be successful.

About you

You will have the passion and ability to use your lived experience to influence change, for the benefit of blind and partially sighted people. As an experienced Coordinator, you will engage and support Sight Loss Council members in the implementation of the region’s business plans to bring about change across transport, health and the built environment, as well as areas of local interest such as arts and culture or retail.

You will be a self-starter and work well on your own but will also enjoy being a part of a national team working across the country, with whom you can learn from, as well as share good practice with. Ideally you will need to live within the Yorkshire and Humberside region, as there will be travel within the region every week.

The Role

What we're looking for

Essential criteria:

• Excellent project management, communication, presentation skills, report writing and drafting skills
• High level of initiative, problem solving and decision-making skills
• Excellent organisation skills and attention to detail
• Excellent ability to build, develop and maintain working relationships with other team members and with senior internal and external stakeholders
• Excellent analytical, computer and database skills

Please see the job description for more details.

What's in it for you

About Us

Slade Gardens Community Play Association is a small registered charity that operates a 1.25-acre staffed adventure playground in the heart of Lambeth. Our open-access service welcomes children and young people aged 0-21, providing them with the freedom to come and go independently while enjoying a diverse and stimulating play environment designed to support exploration, creativity and development.

About the Role

This is a genuinely hands-on, hybrid role. In this small organisation, one person will carry operational playwork leadership alongside fundraising, safeguarding, finance, governance, line management and community partnership. If you’d love being out in the playground itself as much as building the plans and partnerships that keep it thriving, we would like to hear from you.

Please get in touch for the full job description, or if you have any questions. We look forward to hearing from you!

Public Affairs and Water Policy Officer

This role is predominantly home-based with regular travel to locations across the UK specifically London. Office facilities are available at our Newark office (Tuesdays to Thursdays) for those within easy travelling distance.
up to £36,380 per annum

Permanent, Full Time (35 hours per week)

Closing date for applications: 12th July 2026

First interview: 21st & 22nd July (Online Interview)

Second interview: 29th July (Online Interview)

About Us

The Wildlife Trusts are a grassroots movement of people from a wide range of backgrounds and all walks of life, who believe that we need nature and nature needs us. We have more than 945,000 members, over 33,000 volunteers, 4,100 staff and 600 trustees. There are 46 individual Wildlife Trusts, each of which is a place-based independent charity with its own legal identity, formed by groups of people getting together and working with others to make a positive difference to wildlife and future generations, starting where they live and work.

Every Wildlife Trust is part of The Wildlife Trusts federation and a corporate member of the Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts, a registered charity in its own right founded in 1912 and one of the founding members of IUCN – the International Union for the Conservation of Nature. Taken together this federation of 47 charities is known as The Wildlife Trusts.

The next few years will be critical in determining what kind of world we all live in. We need to urgently reverse the loss of wildlife and put nature into recovery at scale if we are to prevent climate and ecological disaster. We recognise that this will require big, bold changes in the way The Wildlife Trusts work, not least in how we mobilise others and support them to organise within their own communities.

About You

The post will support the Head of Public Affairs in helping the Wildlife Trust movement make arguments and develop relationships with parliamentarians in order to influence policy in Westminster, to the benefit of nature recovery. You will work with policy, campaigning, and communications colleagues to build support for The Wildlife Trusts’ advocacy priorities, including work on water policy.

You will have an understanding of the legislative process and parliamentary procedures and will have the ability to communicate detailed policies in a compelling and persuasive way, especially in written form. Experience of and a proven track record of working with politicians is advantageous, as is experience of supporting successful advocacy campaigns and fronting policies and programmes. You should feel comfortable with policy work as well as parliamentary advocacy, any past experience of water policy will be particularly useful.

The Wildlife Trusts value passion, respect, trust, integrity, pragmatic activism and strength in diversity. We are passionate in promoting our aims, and we pride ourselves on being inclusive. We particularly encourage applications from people who are underrepresented within our sector, including people from minority backgrounds and people with disabilities. We are committed to creating a movement that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities.

RSWT take our Safeguarding responsibilities extremely seriously. Please click here to read our commitment statement. The Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk. For applicable roles, applicants must be willing to undergo checks with past employers and Disclosure and Barring Service checks at the eligible level.

RSWT are committed to increasing the diversity of its staff through its Levelling the Field recruitment pledge and, as a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming recruitment experience for all applicants. Applicants with disabilities and from ethnic minority backgrounds, will be considered for the next stage of the selection process should they meet all the minimum criteria for the role outlined in the person specification detailed as essential criteria in the recruitment pack.

As part of our Disability Confident Scheme, RSWT offers an interview to a fair and proportionate number of applicants with disabilities and therefore not all applicants with disabilities would be entitled to an interview as they must still satisfy the minimum requirements for the job. This commitment is designed to help reduce barriers and promote equal opportunity. We actively work to remove barriers throughout the recruitment journey and are dedicated to creating an accessible and supportive recruitment experience by offering reasonable adjustments at every stage of the recruitment process, as well as within the workplace. If you would benefit from any adjustments to support you during your application or interview process, please let us know and we will be pleased to put the appropriate support in place.

The Role

What we're looking for

What's in it for you

This is an excellent opportunity to work with contemporary thinkers in a progressive membership organisation. The successful candidate will join a strong brand with a reputation for excellence and legal expertise, committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, and a culture of trust, clarity, excellence and respect.

We offer hybrid working (minimum 2 days a week working on site), a generous flexible benefits package, a friendly working environment and the opportunity to develop your career within a professional organisation.

Please note: if you are an internal applicant, Pay Policy will apply.

The Law Society represents solicitors in England and Wales. From negotiating with and lobbying the profession's regulators, government and other decision makers, to offering training and advice, we're here to help, protect and promote solicitors.

ePortfolio Administrator
£27,276 - £29,657 pa, plus excellent benefits
Aldgate, London (including flexible working)

You will be a key point of contact for all stakeholders for the RCPsych training ePortfolio (provided by FourteenFish), responding to queries promptly and ensuring users are able to access the platform quickly and effectively.

You will support the administration of the ePortfolio transition to the new provider, and support training and communications to embed the new ePortfolio and ensure all users are transitioned as smoothly as possible.

You will support the Specialist Registration Manager administratively with the ePortfolio stakeholder and development meetings and other meetings or administrative tasks as appropriate.

The College values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community, reflecting the population it serves. 

We are committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and supportive culture, a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit.  We aim to promote a more inclusive environment, which attracts all candidates and signals our commitment to celebrate and promote diversity.

We will provide appropriate reasonable adjustments for candidates who may have a disability.

We only recruit the best and in return for your commitment, the College offers an attractive salary and benefits.

We operate a hybrid working model of on-site and working from home/remote, which helps to ensure a flexible work-life balance.

We welcome applications from all sections of the Community.

The Royal College of Psychiatrists is the professional membership body for psychiatrists and promotes excellent care for people with mental illness. It has 19,000 members and engages with government and the media as the leading voice of the UK’s mental health services. The College is a values-based organisation and, in 2019, was named Charity of the Year in the European Diversity Awards.

Closing date: 2 July 2026.
Interviews: 17 July 2026.

Policy and Research Officer

This exciting role covers both legal and policy work with real scope to develop professional skills and make a tangible impact. It would suit someone who is legally and analytically minded, who is also interested in reducing destitution by influencing Home Office policy and practice.

ASAP’s policy work emerges from evidence gathered from our appeals work and our Advice Line, ASAN and training work. We focus on the quality of Home Office decisions on asylum support, including whether they are lawful, as well as access to justice through the appeals system. As such, our policy work always has a legal slant. We carry out our policy work through discussions with officials, and where necessary parliamentary work and strategic litigation.

The role includes:

1. Legal Advice - The post-holder will represent destitute people seeking asylum at the AST as well as offering advice to other advisers via ASAP’s second-tier Advice Line.
2. Policy and Research - Working closely with colleagues, the post-holder will:

• Look for emerging trends emanating from ASAP’s legal work to support the development of external policy positions;
• Alongside colleagues in the policy team, undertake in-depth research based on this analysis;
• Assist the Policy and Research Manager to engage with the Home Office, the AST and other stakeholders to influence improvements to policy and practice

       3. Monitoring: the post-holder is responsible for collating and analysing operational data from our appeals and Advice Line work. This is used to inform policy and operational decisions. They will also assist the Policy and Research Manager with the transition to a new database which we are in the process of acquiring.

You will:

• Have strong communication skills, with the ability to explain legal concepts clearly and confidently to a range of audiences.
• Be legally minded, with a strong interest in the law and how it can be used to challenge injustice and uphold rights.
• Have an aptitude for interpreting data and presenting information in an accessible way.
• Have a good understanding of the asylum support system — ideally gained through direct advice work or closely related experience.
• Be a collaborative team player who enjoys working closely with others in a small, supportive team.

You do not need to be legally qualified, but you do need enthusiasm for legal work and a commitment to using the law as a tool for positive change.

You’ll be joining a small, friendly and supportive organisation where colleagues work closely together and value learning, collaboration and mutual support.

Closing date for applications by: midnight on Sunday 5th July

Face to face interviews will be held in London on Thursday 16th July

Harris Hill is delighted to be supporting an ambitious social enterprise charity in Kent in their search for a Head of Corporate Fundraising.

Salary: Up to £55,000 per annum + Car Allowance: £3,500 per annum
Bonus: Up to £5,000 (non-contractual, subject to achieving targets)

Kent | 37 hours per week

They are looking for an experienced and ambitious fundraising leader to drive the next phase of growth for their corporate partnerships programme.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a values-driven organisation with significant ambitions for the future. Over the past four years, they have built a corporate fundraising programme from scratch, growing income to more than £400,000 per year. They are now seeking a talented fundraiser who can build on this success, shape future strategy alongside the Director of Fundraising, and play a key role in delivering their ambitious five-year growth plans.

Leading a team of three, the successful candidate will be equally comfortable developing strategy and delivering against it. They will enjoy motivating others, identifying new opportunities, and maintaining a hands-on approach to securing and growing corporate partnerships. This role offers exposure to a diverse range of partnership types and the opportunity to make a significant contribution to the organisation's long-term success and impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and grow the corporate partnerships programme, driving sustainable income growth.
• Secure, develop and manage a range of corporate partnerships.
• Work closely with the Director of Fundraising to help shape and deliver the organisation's ambitious five-year strategy.
• Lead, motivate and develop a team of three fundraisers.
• Build strong relationships with corporate supporters and key stakeholders.
• Monitor performance and ensure income targets are achieved.

What They're Looking For

• Proven success in securing and growing corporate partnership income.
• Experience of developing fundraising strategy and delivering against ambitious targets.
• A confident and supportive people leader with experience of managing teams.
• Excellent relationship-building and influencing skills.
• A hands-on fundraiser who enjoys balancing strategic leadership with direct income generation.
• Someone excited by the opportunity to build on an already successful programme and help drive future growth.

Candidates should be based in Kent or within a reasonable commuting distance and be comfortable travelling across the county as required.

Apply to Hannah at Harris Hill onto learn more and get the full job pack. Rolling recruitment

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics

Programme and Finance Manager

We are seeking an organised and proactive Programme and Finance Manager to support the planning, coordination and financial management of a major exhibitions and displays programme.

Position: Programme and Finance Manager
Salary: £39,791 per annum
Location: London
Hours: Full-time, 36 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 9 July 2026

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading cultural organisation in a pivotal role supporting the delivery of an ambitious artistic programme.

Working closely with senior colleagues, you will coordinate and communicate programme schedules, processes and timelines, while providing project management support across exhibitions, displays and commissions. You will also play a key role in financial management, supporting budgeting, forecasting, reporting and financial control activities.

Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinating programme schedules, milestones and key project information
• Supporting programme planning and preparation of materials for senior decision-making
• Monitoring exhibition and display timelines and ensuring delivery remains on track
• Managing departmental budgets, forecasting and financial reporting processes
• Preparing financial information for internal stakeholders and funders
• Coordinating budget meetings and financial workflows
• Supporting compliance with financial procedures and funding requirements
• Line managing and supporting a team of three staff members
• Acting as a key point of contact for programme and finance information across the organisation

About You

You will be an excellent communicator with exceptional organisational skills and a strong eye for detail.

You will ideally have:

• Experience of project management and/or programme coordination
• Strong financial, budgeting and forecasting skills
• Excellent planning, administrative and organisational abilities
• Experience working across complex organisations and managing multiple priorities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to analyse, collate and present information clearly and accurately
• Experience of developing and maintaining effective project management systems
• Previous line management experience
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications

An interest in arts, culture or the creative sector would be advantageous.

About the Organisation

This organisation is one of the UK's leading cultural institutions, committed to making art and creativity accessible to all. Through an ambitious programme of exhibitions, displays and commissions, it welcomes audiences from across the UK and around the world.

The organisation is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and values the different perspectives, experiences and backgrounds that people bring. Applications are welcomed from candidates with transferable skills and relevant experience, even if they do not meet every requirement listed.

Benefits

Benefits include:

• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Pension scheme with employer contributions
• Life assurance and income protection
• Interest-free season ticket loan
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Discounts and staff benefits
• Free or discounted access to exhibitions, galleries and museums

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Programme Manager, Project Manager, Programme Coordinator, Project Coordinator, Operations Manager, Finance and Operations Manager, Programme Delivery Manager, Exhibitions Manager, Business Manager, Portfolio Coordinator.

Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client – Not For Profit People.

Salary: £47,500 - £48,750 per annum (Competitive Birches rated salary for the local market if based outside of the UK)
Location: UK, Kenya, Bangladesh, Pakistan, India
Team: Operations and Digital
Directorate: People, Operations & Assurance
Line Report: None
Hours: 35 hours a week
Contract: 12 months fixed term contract, subject to extension
Grade: 2B
Travel: May require occasional travel to our countries of operation (approx. four weeks a year)

Closing date: 3 July, 2026 at 23:59 BST.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This is an exciting time to join Start Network.  We are looking for a talented project and change management professional, with experience of and a passion for organisational strengthening.

 This role will support Start Network’s shift from a centralised network model to a dispersed ‘network of networks’ where regional/country-based hubs, predominantly made up of local and national organisations, lead responses and drive innovations that will foster a better and more locally led humanitarian system.

The postholder will:

• Drive the transition to a scaled, network-based service model, leveraging member and partner expertise
• Ensure clear, accessible pathways for hubs and members to access organisational strengthening support
• Oversee the quality, delivery and impact of organisational strengthening services

This is a strategic and delivery-focused role, combining programme leadership, ecosystem development, and service design.

WHAT IS START NETWORK?

Our purpose is to be a catalyst for system-level change that improves the efficiency, effectiveness and ethics of humanitarian action. We do this by working as a network to develop, test & spread new ways of collaborating and resourcing locally-led crisis response and anticipation.

Our current membership is made up of nearly 130 local, national and international NGOs based all around the world. We also support 10 national and regional hubs made up of civil society organisations and NGOs as our vehicle for devolving power, resources and accountability.

OUR VALUES

WE PUT PEOPLE FIRST: Communities come first in our decision-making and programming.

WE ARE BRAVE: We have great ambition and are willing to explore new things and take risks to achieve it.

WE OPERATE COLLECTIVELY: We leverage the value of working as a network, sharing risk and resources, and learning together.

WE ARE INCLUSIVE: We see the value in diverse perspectives and work to remove the barriers that prevent voices from being heard.

WE ARE OPEN: We work transparently and with integrity, building mutual trust in all levels of our work, from governance to programming.

WE ARE ETHICAL: We behave and operate based on key principles of anti-racism, non-discrimination, and anti-colonialism. This is a work in progress.

OUR OFFER TO YOU

• Being a part of a network involved in bringing change to the humanitarian sector.
• Hybrid working with options to work from home and remotely to support your work/life balance.
• Employee Assistance Programme through Smart Health (depends on the country based).
• Family friendly policies, e.g., flexible working, maternity policy, parental leave and more!
• 25 days’ holiday (if UK based) plus 2 company days over the End of Year period for all staff (depends on the country based).

INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

Our roles are open to discussion about flexible working. For part-time working and job-shares, please get in touch with us before putting in an application.

Start Network is committed to protecting people, particularly children, at-risk adults and affected populations from any harm. We are also committed to safeguarding staff from any forms of bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, discrimination, and abuse of power as outlined in the Dignity at Work policy. Start Network embraces diversity, promotes equality of opportunity and eliminates unlawful discrimination. We are an equal opportunities employer and treat every application on merit alone. We particularly encourage applications from disabled, BAME, LGBTQ+ and non-binary candidates. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet our essential selection criteria set out in the Person Profile.

APPLICATION

Please contact the People and Culture Team if you have any questions or need support with your application.

We use Be Applied, our online recruitment platform which uses anonymised applications and predictive, skill-based assessments which are blind- reviewed to reduce bias.

Date for 1st Interview: 8th July 2026 (Subject to change)

Date for 2nd Interview: to be confirmed

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications and we may review candidates on an ongoing basis, so please apply early where possible to avoid disappointment.

Any offer of employment will be conditional subject to relevant checks. Please refer to our privacy candidate privacy notice regarding treatment of your data. Start Network also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. The core of the scheme is that participating organisations share information about safeguarding-related misconduct (i.e., sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment) that a candidate has been found to have committed during employment, or incidents under investigation when the candidate left employment. For more information regarding this scheme, please visit their website.