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The time commitment will be approximately 2 to 4 panel sessions per year as Vice Chair with a payment rate of £400 per panel, and 4 to 5 sessions as a Panel Member with a payment rate of £200 per panel, plus reasonable expenses incurred. Attendance at 2 training sessions per year is required and travel expenses will be covered. Panel sessions are held online.

PACT is one of the UK’s leading independent adoption charities, placing children with secure and loving families and supporting them with specialist therapeutic support.

Our external Adoption Panel Members play a vital role at PACT by carefully considering applications from those wishing to become adoptive parents. We are currently seeking an independent Adoption Panel Member who can also act in the capacity of Adoption Panel Vice Chair when required, to ensure our panel makes fair, informed recommendation outcomes to a high quality standard. Panel sessions are held online.

You will bring an understanding of the adoption process, gained from professional or personal experience, and will be competently skilled in chairing complex meetings. You’ll be capable of facilitating active participation and ensure the panel operates within a clear regulatory and policy framework.

With an awareness of the richness of different kinds of families and their potential for meeting children/s needs, we would love to hear from you if you can bring different experiences, knowledge and perspectives to our panel member group. 

We are actively working to ensure that equality and inclusion is embedded in everything that we do. It is central to our work with vulnerable children and families, and championed by our community. However, we know there is more we can do. We want to do all we can for our service users, and we want everyone at PACT to feel a sense of belonging. To support this aim, we are working proactively to develop a panel member group that it is representative of our diverse service users (both current and prospective), volunteer community and our wider eco-system. We also know the value of having panel members who champion inclusive values and bring a wide variety of perspectives to our organisation. We welcome people of all ages, backgrounds, cultures and experience to apply for this role.

If you would like to arrange an informal discussion about the role, please visit our website for contact details for our Panel Advisor.

If you believe you can contribute to the skills and diversity of our panel as an Independent Panel Member, and act as an Independent Adoption Panel Vice Chair when required, please visit our website and apply today to join a dedicated team who are part of something truly meaningful. We look forward to hearing from you!

Early applications are encouraged as we may review and appoint on an earlier basis if a successful candidate is secured.

Closing date for applications: 9am, Friday 05 December 2025

Interviews will be held on: Wednesday 17 December 2025

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Independent Adoption Panel, Adoption Panel Member, Adoption Panel Representative, Adoption Panel Chair, Adoption Panel Vice Chair, etc.

Safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do at PACT. We have robust measures and best practices in place to safeguard and protect the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we take pride in maintaining outstanding safeguarding standards.

Anyone joining our team is subject to PACT’s safer recruitment pre-appointment enquiries, including a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS). The role description provides information on what our safer recruitment enquiries include and the level of DBS required to work in the role.

All opportunities with PACT are based in the UK.

The Quintin Hogg Trust (QHT) is seeking a highly organised and detail-driven Business and Governance Manager to support the smooth running of our governance, grant management, and operational functions. This role is central to ensuring strong regulatory compliance, effective Board and Committee administration, and robust coordination across our charity and its stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Governance & Board Support
• Prepare agendas and papers for Trustee and Committee meetings, liaising with the Chair and Deputy Chair.

• Produce accurate meeting minutes, record decisions and actions, and track progress for follow-up reporting.

• Ensure meetings are properly convened, quorate, and compliant with the governing document.

• Maintain key governance records, policies, and documents through the electronic library (DecisionTime).

• Manage the Trust’s risk register and conflicts of interest register.

• Organise trustee induction and ongoing training.

Operational & Administrative Support
• Coordinate with trustees, committee chairs, and advisers to ensure compliance with charity law and reporting requirements.

• Handle correspondence, collate information, and draft reports as needed.

• Manage insurance matters, including renewals.

• Enter into supplier contracts on behalf of the Trust.

• Support financial administration, including approving invoices and working with the accountant/bookkeeper.

• Assist in preparing the Annual Report and Accounts.

University Liaison
• Serve as the first administrative point of contact with the University of Westminster, ensuring decisions are communicated effectively.

Skills & Experience

Essential
• Experience working in a grant-giving charity, ideally within higher education.

• Understanding of financial processes relating to grants and experience auditing or reviewing grant recipients.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Advanced Excel skills or proficiency with grant-management software.

• Strong financial analytical skills and high attention to detail.

• Experience in effective negotiation.

Desirable
• Familiarity with charity governance frameworks
• Experience supporting Boards or Committees
• Ability to manage complex documentation and multi-stakeholder coordination

About You

We are looking for someone who:
• Is organised, proactive, and comfortable managing competing priorities
• Has strong judgement and confidentiality
• Works well with senior stakeholders
• Is committed to high-quality governance and charitable impact

Deadline to respond: 22 December 2025

Interviews: w/c 5 January 2026

Decision: w/c 12 January 2026

Emmaus Greenwich is a unique charity that offers a home, work and individual support to people who have experienced homelessness and social exclusion. We don’t just give people a bed for the night; we offer a home, work opportunities and a sense of belonging.

At the heart of Emmaus Greenwich is our companions. Companion is the name given to those who live in an Emmaus community and contributes to the social enterprise, where they support themselves and one another. Living in a stable environment with the opportunity of work and individually tailored support helps our companions to regain lost self-esteem and the confidence needed to get back on their feet.

Some of the things that we are looking for in our Community Manager:

• The ability to focus on impact and deliver results.
• Experience of planning, developing, and managing support services for clients with support needs.
• Knowledge and understanding of Strength-based practice and Trauma informed care.
• Knowledge and understanding of In-form client management system.
• Experience of managing the performance, learning and development of staff.
• Knowledge and understanding of homelessness issues.
• Demonstrable commitment to inclusive working, ensuring equality and valuing diversity.
• A belief in the potential of each individual and an understanding of the importance of the Community in helping an individual achieve their potential

Some of the things you would be responsible for as a Community Manager:

• Responsible for the admission welcome including assess new referrals, interviewing potential Companions, welfare and care of Companions, their integration into the Emmaus Community and the wider community at large, developing a sense of extended family. 
• Organising and delivering Companion workshops and training sessions to promote ongoing engagement with the Emmaus ethos, while identifying and supporting individual learning and development needs.
• Lead and implement a culture which provides confidentiality, promotes professional boundaries, protects data, and safeguards Companions, Volunteers and staff.
• To manage support relating to Companion’s needs regarding their daily living requirements, physical and mental health, safety and personal development.
• To assist and encourage Companions to move into independent accommodation where appropriate
• Ensure that effective Safeguarding systems are in place and maintained, acting as the organisation’s Designated Safeguarding Person, with delegated responsibility for policy development, implementation, and reporting.
• Working in partnership with the Business Manager, facilitate, encourage, and support companion engagement and training within the social enterprises to ensure they are viable businesses.
• Assist the Multi Site Property and Facilities Manager in the upkeep and maintenance of the Community, to ensure that it provides a pleasant and comfortable home for the Companions, whilst adhering to health and safety requirements.

So, if you hold optimism for change, advocate for social justice and have in-depth understanding of challenges faced by people with experience of homelessness and migration and have a positive “can do” attitude we would love to hear from you. You will be joining a friendly and enthusiastic team who are passionate about what they do. We would particularly welcome applications from candidates with experience of trauma informed practice, asset-based approaches, quality assurance frameworks or from a background of supporting vulnerable adults into work; experience of working in partnership with a range of agencies to coordinate activities and initiatives and achieve positive outcomes. 

Interim Senior Digital Marketing Manager

The Talent Set are delighted to partner with their client on a notable Interim Senior Digital Marketing Manager role. This pivotal position involves leading paid digital marketing efforts to drive brand awareness and digital fundraising growth, ensuring a seamless supporter experience aligned with organisational goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, optimise, and manage creative, impactful paid digital campaigns across channels, promoting the charity's mission and engaging target audiences.
• Oversee a media budget of over £1M, maximising campaign efficiency and ensuring strong return on investment aligned with organisational objectives.
• Collaborate in delivering the digital segment of the charity’s strategic growth plan, supporting revenue, brand, and audience engagement targets.
• Drive integrated marketing efforts across Owned, Earned, Shared, and Paid channels, ensuring consistency and maximising campaign impact.
• Manage relationships with internal teams and external media agencies to deliver measurable results and evolve reporting and optimisation practices.
• Lead and develop a team of digital marketing professionals, fostering a data-driven culture with an emphasis on audience insights and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and uphold the organisation’s values in all communications and campaigns.
• Support cross-departmental collaboration to enhance supporter journeys and campaign effectiveness.

Person Specification

• Proven experience in planning, executing, and optimising large-scale digital marketing campaigns, particularly in digital fundraising or non-profit sectors.
• Strong expertise in paid digital advertising, including social media, PPC, display, and programmatic channels.
• Demonstrable ability to manage sizeable budgets and deliver measurable ROI.
• Leadership skills with experience managing and developing teams of marketing professionals.
• Excellent collaboration and stakeholder management skills, with a strategic mindset.
• Knowledge of data analytics, reporting tools, and a commitment to a data-informed approach.
• Familiarity with compliance standards related to digital advertising, data protection, and fundraising regulation.

What’s on Offer
Salary: £44,000-51,000

Location: Hybrid, London (flexible, This role requires on-site presence to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external partners)

Contract length: Till January 2027
 

How to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours.

Commitment to Diversity
The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, or age. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.

Assistant Finance Officer

Sickle Cell Society
Location: London
Contract: fixed term – 24 months
Hours: 14 hours per week/ 2 days per week
Salary: £30,000 per annum (£12,000 per annum)

The Sickle Cell Society exists to improve the quality of life for people living with sickle cell disorder and their families. We are the only national charity in the UK dedicated to supporting this community through advocacy, information and advice, support services and awareness.

We are now seeking a highly organised, self-starting Assistant Finance Officer to join our small and committed team. Reporting to the Finance & Administrative Manager, the postholder will contribute to ensuring our financial operations are accurate, efficient, and compliant.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong finance skills who is looking to grow their experience in a meaningful, mission-driven environment.

About the Role

As Assistant Finance Officer, you will support the smooth day-to-day running of our finance function, contributing to financial reporting, transaction management, audit preparation, and budget support. You will also assist with key administrative and HR processes, helping to ensure best practice across the organisation.

The ideal candidate will be analytical, detail-oriented, and confident managing multiple priorities with minimal supervision. You will work closely with the Finance & Administrative Manager, but also engage with teams across the charity and external partners.

This is a varied role where no two days are the same, offering plenty of opportunity to develop your skills while playing a vital part in supporting the Society’s strategic and operational goals.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management

• Support the management of daily financial transactions and maintain accurate financial records.
• Prepare and analyse monthly financial reports, budgets, and forecasts.
• Process supplier invoices, staff payments, and expense claims promptly and accurately.
• Assist with financial planning and analysis, including data collection and reporting.
• Support annual audit preparation by collating and organising required documentation.
• Help ensure compliance with financial regulations, internal policies, and procedures.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of financial systems and internal controls.

Administrative & HR Support

• Assist with onboarding new staff and maintaining accurate HR records.
• Monitor and administer the stakeholder pension scheme, including auto-enrolment and monthly contributions.
• Record and update staff absences, including sick leave, TOIL, and annual leave.
• Provide general administrative support to ensure smooth organisational operations.

Organisational Engagement

• Support statutory reporting, including updates and submissions to Companies House and the Charity Commission.
• Participate in key Sickle Cell Society events such as the Annual General Meeting and community workshops.
• Undertake ad hoc duties as required by the Finance & Administrative Manager.

Download the full job details, and application form, on our website.

Role Overview:
The Talent Set are delighted to partner with their client on a fantastic Partnerships Manager role. This pivotal position involves developing and managing strategic partnerships to generate significant income and extend the organisation’s impact across various sectors in the UK.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and develop a diverse portfolio of mid (£25k+) and high (£50k+) value partnership accounts, ensuring mutually beneficial outcomes.
• Lead delivery of flagship and ultra-high value partnerships, overseeing specific projects and income streams.
• Identify, pursue, and secure new partnership opportunities through strategic outreach and relationship building.
• Develop tailored proposals, negotiate agreements, and onboard new partners in accordance with legal and organisational requirements.
• Cultivate long-term relationships through effective stewardship and ongoing engagement strategies.
• Collaborate with internal teams including fundraising, marketing, programmes, and policy to align partnership objectives and optimise outcomes.
• Track and forecast partnership income and expenditure, managing budgets proactively.
• Stay informed on sector trends and insights, sharing relevant findings to inform strategic decisions.
• Maintain a strong pipeline of prospective partners to contribute to growth and diversification of income.
• Represent the organisation confidently at events and meetings, promoting its mission and partnership success stories.

Person Specification:

• Demonstrable experience working with charity partners across a range of sectors, generating £50k+ in funding.
• Proven ability to manage complex, high-value partnerships with excellent relationship management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to engage diverse audiences effectively.
• Ability to independently manage workload and stakeholder relationships to achieve results.
• Strategic thinker who can develop impactful proposals and negotiate effectively.
• Knowledge of budgeting, income tracking, and forecasting processes.
• Committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion, with the ability to articulate these values.
• Willingness to travel and work flexibly, including occasional evenings and weekends.
• (Nice to have: sector-specific knowledge, understanding of fundraising regulations and GDPR, experience with Salesforce or similar databases.)

What’s on Offer:

• Salary: £38,000
• Location: Hybrid – Central London
• Opportunity: Permanent

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to impactful initiatives through strategic partnerships. The successful candidate will join a passionate organisation committed to creating long-lasting positive change.

How to Apply:
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours.

Commitment to Diversity:
The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, or age. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.

Senior Digital Engagement Manager

Contract type: Permanent – Full time, 35 hours per week

Location: London, UK
UK hybrid working – a minimum of 40 % of working time is spent face-to-face (London office, external meetings or travel). 60/40 hybrid working at WaterAid means roughly three days wherever you work best and two days together in person.

Salary: £48,867 to £51,439 per year with excellent benefits.

Change starts with water. Change starts with you.

Every day, millions of people live without clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene. WaterAid exists to change that – for everyone, everywhere. Join us, and your energy will help unlock people’s potential and create a fairer future.

About WaterAid

We’re a global federation driven by one vision: a world where everyone, everywhere has clean water, sanitation and hygiene by 2030. Powered by our values of Respect, Accountability, Courage, Collaboration, Integrity and Innovation, we work alongside communities, partners and supporters to make change happen.

About the team

The Digital Content and Experience team manages our online platforms and content, delivering best-in-sector digital experiences designed to increase brand awareness, brand love and income.

About the role

As our Senior Digital Engagement Manager, you will champion strategic social media, digital campaigns and experiences, working closely with communications, fundraising and campaigning teams to drive sustainable change.

In this role, you will:

• Deliver and continually optimise organic social media strategy.
• Line manage the Social Media Manager.
• Lead on the expansion of the digital channel mix in key growth areas.
• Refine and continually optimise WaterAid’s approach to social video.
• Lead on delivering priority digital engagement projects.
• Champion WaterAid’s commitment to equity, inclusion and safeguarding.

To be successful, you will need:

• Experience in strategic planning/development and digital channel management.
• Extensive experience in and knowledge of digital marketing and social media – spanning earned, owned, shared and paid.
• Line management experience, the ability to lead and motivate others, and drive change.
• A strong understanding of the digital landscape and ability to respond creatively to emerging trends and technology.

Although not essential, we’d prefer you to have:

• Experience of creating content for and strategically growing YouTube channels.
• A solid understanding of SEO techniques, user experience, testing and conversion optimisation.
• Experience of working with content management systems.

Closing date: Applications close 12:00 PM UK time on Wednesday 09th December 2025. Round 1 interview will take place 17-19th December 2025.

How to apply: Click Apply to complete the pre-screening questions and upload your CV and cover letter.

Can I use Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology in my application?

At WaterAid, we strongly advise against using AI technology at any stage of the recruitment process. Our goal is to ensure a fair and transparent process that provides every applicant with an equal opportunity to succeed. We value hearing about your unique experiences and perspectives in your application, and, if shortlisted, during the interview as well.

Pre‑employment screening

To apply for this role, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the respective country. All pre-employment checks will be carried out according to local law and WaterAid’s Safer Recruitment policy. All UK based roles require a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Benefits

• 36 days’ holiday (including 8 Bank Holidays)
• Option to buy an extra 5 days’ annual leave
• Employer pension contribution up to 10 %
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Season ticket loan
• Free annual eye tests
• ‘Give as you Earn’ charitable giving scheme
• Enhanced parental leave (maternity, adoption/surrogacy, shared parental and paternity)
• Sabbaticals
• One paid volunteer day each year

As part of our annual leave policy, all employees receive three additional days of annual leave on top of their standard allocation of 25 days. These days are designated to cover the period when our UK office closes between Christmas and New Year, allowing all UK WaterAiders to take a well-deserved break.

These days are automatically scheduled and cannot be changed or moved. Annual leave is accrued based on your start date. If sufficient leave has not been accrued by the time of the closure, the 3 days will be taken as unpaid leave or pro-rated, depending on your circumstances.

Our Global Commitment:

Our people promise

We will work with passion and focus to make sure everyone everywhere has clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene. WaterAid is a place of purpose – where people have a real commitment and shared responsibility for the impact we have. We are a global community with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, motivated by inspiring, stimulating work. We are determined to be a place where people feel safe and able to contribute their voice and truly live our values.

Equal Opportunities

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, beliefs, customs, traditions, ways of life and status. This includes, but is not limited to, race, ethnicity, caste, colour, gender, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth, disability status, neurodiversity, age, marital and family status, sexual orientation and gender identity, health status, place of residence, economic and social situation.

Safeguarding

We are committed to protecting everyone we come into contact with. We have a zero- tolerance approach to abuse of power, privilege or trust across our global work, and to any form of inappropriate behaviour, discrimination, abuse, bullying, harassment, or exploitation. Safeguarding the people and communities we work with, our staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks (which can include counterterrorism, safeguarding and criminal records checks).

Together, we’ll change the world through water.

Join us and be part of the change !

This is an exciting opportunity to play a central role in delivering a full calendar of educational events for a thriving community of Intensive Care professionals. Working at the heart of the Society, you’ll collaborate with passionate clinicians, educators, and partners to bring high-quality learning experiences to practice, from virtual Study Days and webinars to our flagship State of the Art Congress, which attracts over 1,500 delegates each year. If you’re a highly organised project manager who takes pride in creating impactful events that advance professional practice, this role is for you!

The Intensive Care Society (ICS) is the heart of the UK’s intensive care community, bringing together doctors, nurses, psychologists, pharmacists, and allied health professionals who dedicate themselves to saving and transforming lives. Our mission is to foster groundbreaking research, elevate care standards, and deliver the best outcomes for patients and their families.

To apply: please send your CV and a supporting statement (maximum 500 words) outlining how you meet the essential criteria listed in the person specification.

• Closing date: applications must be received by 9am on Monday 8 December.
• Interviews: scheduled to take place on Friday 12 December.
• Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
• Hybrid working with a minimum of two days in the office in London.

Job Purpose

• To ensure that the voice of Older People is heard by decision makers across East London and help them to shape areas of public policy affecting older people at a local level.

• Ensure that AUKEL is accountable to older People in the design and delivery of our Strategy and Services
• To co-design and co-produce with older people user involvement projects in Hackney, Newham and Tower Hamlets.

Key Tasks

• To increase OPRG membership and strengthen participation by developing relationships, partnerships and trust with local VCSF groups.
• To support Older People to engage in opportunities to lead, shape services, promote their interests and participate in external forums, events, focus groups, research and surveys etc.
• Represent the interests of members at key stakeholder meetings and groups 
• Support members to access cross cutting AUKEL services e.g. digital inclusion programme, social activities and supporting our integration and internal referral
• Co-ordinate meetings of the OPRGs, including mailings, arranging speakers, convening, minuting, publicity and delivery.
• Measure and report on the delivery of this work and its impact through effective monitoring, reporting and data analysis and narrating client stories.
• To work with colleagues across AUKEL, to promote the OPRGs and other user voice initiatives and to connect our wider services with your project.
• Supervise volunteers to support the delivery of this work 

Experience

Essential

• Of co-production.
• Of developing productive, collaborative relationships with voluntary, faith and community
sector partners. 
• Of working with older people

Desirable

• Of monitoring and evaluation
• Of event management

Knowledge & Understanding

Essential

• Understanding of confidentiality policy and practice.
• Understanding of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, including the impact of discrimination and disadvantage on our clients, as well as a commitment to investing in increasing your own awareness of EDI issues so you can contribute to making our organisation as equitable and inclusive as possible.
• Understanding and commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and their carers.

Desirable

• Knowledge of services available to older people and their carers (e.g. through health service, social services, voluntary sector).
• Of the public policy environment affecting older people. 

Skills/Attributes

• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal. 
• Excellent IT skills 
• Ability to work on own initiative and within a team.
• Can demonstrate AUKEL values (accountable, kind, flexible, inclusive, collaborative) in the way the service is delivered.

Additional Requirements

• This post requires travel across the three boroughs in which we work.
• This post is subject to the relevant check through the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS)

Additional Info

• This job description is not intended to be exhaustive, but rather to clearly define the fundamental purpose, responsibilities
and deliverables for the role.
• In addition to the contents of this role description, employees are expected to undertake all other reasonable and related tasks allocated by line management.
• This JD does not form part of your contract of employment.

Programme Support & Knowledge Director

Contract: Permanent, Full Time

Location: The role can be based in the London, United Kingdom, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Nigeria, Ghana and Rwanda, subject to right to work eligibility in the respective countries.

UK hybrid working – a minimum of 40 % of working time is spent face-to-face (London office, external meetings or travel). 60/40 hybrid working at WaterAid means roughly three days wherever you work best and two days together in person.

Salary: UK: £75,916 - £79,912 per year with excellent benefits.

Salaries and benefits for other countries will vary in line with the location of the successful candidate and depending on experience.

Change starts with water. Change starts with you.

Every day, millions of people live without clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene. WaterAid exists to change that – for everyone, everywhere. Join us, and your energy will help unlock people’s potential and create a fairer future.

About WaterAid

We’re a global federation driven by one vision: a world where everyone, everywhere has clean water, sanitation and hygiene by 2030. Powered by our values of Respect, Accountability, Courage, Collaboration, Integrity and Innovation, we work alongside communities, partners and supporters to make change happen.

About the team

The Programme Support & Knowledge (PSK) team is a critical and dynamic unit within WaterAid UK’s International Programmes Department (IPD), working across 17 countries in Africa and Asia. PSK is a diverse and motivated group of over 20 technical specialists and advisors committed to bringing sustainable WASH to the world’s poorest and most marginalised people.

About the role

As our Programme Support and Knowledge Director, you will play a key role in delivering our mission by providing strategic leadership to the PSK team and the wider IPD, as part of the department’s SMT. You will also input into organisation-wide initiatives, external collaborations and global networks to drive sustainable change.

In this role, you will:

• Provide strategic and technical leadership to WaterAid UK’s programmes
• Lead the Programme Support & Knowledge Team
• Lead programme learning and knowledge management
• Oversee programme support and capacity development
• Support fundraising, external engagement, partnerships and communications
• Champion WaterAid’s commitment to equity, inclusion and safeguarding.

Requirements

To be successful, you will need:

• Extensive and deep experience in WASH development across multiple contexts
• Strong technical WASH skills – e.g. sustainable rural and /or urban water supply service delivery and management, climate resilient WASH, 
• Systems-thinking capability to support transformational WASH programming
• Proven ability to lead strategic, impactful initiatives in large organisations
• Strong understanding of planning, monitoring and evaluation in development
• Experience in knowledge management, learning and capacity development
• Proven experience of developing propositions and donor engagement and
• A track record of leading high-performing teams and supporting change

Although not essential, we’d prefer you to have:

• Working knowledge of French, Portuguese or Spanish
• Experience leading or managing applied research
• Experience establishing and promoting technical standards.

Closing date: Applications close 12:00 PM UK time on December 21st 2025. Interviews may be scheduled on a rolling basis, and the role may close earlier if a suitable candidate is found.

How to apply: Click Apply to complete the pre-screening questions and upload your CV and cover letter.

Can I use Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology in my application?

At WaterAid, we strongly advise against using AI technology at any stage of the recruitment process. Our goal is to ensure a fair and transparent process that provides every applicant with an equal opportunity to succeed. We value hearing about your unique experiences and perspectives in your application, and, if shortlisted, during the interview as well.

Pre‑employment screening

To apply for this role, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the respective country. All pre-employment checks will be carried out according to local law and WaterAid’s Safer Recruitment policy. All UK based roles require a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Benefits

As a global organisation, WaterAid is committed to creating an environment where you can thrive and be yourself at your very best. Alongside our inspiring mission and meaningful work, we offer a range of benefits tailored to each country’s context and policies. These will be shared during the process

Our Global Commitment:

Our people promise

We will work with passion and focus to make sure everyone everywhere has clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene. WaterAid is a place of purpose – where people have a real commitment and shared responsibility for the impact we have. We are a global community with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, motivated by inspiring, stimulating work. We are determined to be a place where people feel safe and able to contribute their voice and truly live our values.

Equal Opportunities

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, beliefs, customs, traditions, ways of life and status. This includes, but is not limited to, race, ethnicity, caste, colour, gender, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth, disability status, neurodiversity, age, marital and family status, sexual orientation and gender identity, health status, place of residence, economic and social situation.

Safeguarding

We are committed to protecting everyone we come into contact with. We have a zero- tolerance approach to abuse of power, privilege or trust across our global work, and to any form of inappropriate behaviour, discrimination, abuse, bullying, harassment, or exploitation. Safeguarding the people and communities we work with, our staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks (which can include counterterrorism, safeguarding and criminal records checks).

Together, we’ll change the world through water.

Join us and be part of the change !

About GISF

The Global Interagency Security Forum (GISF) is a member-led NGO network working to strengthen security risk management across the humanitarian, development and human rights sectors. With over 140 member organisations, GISF provides resources, convening spaces, and expertise to help keep aid workers safe.

The NGO security sector is fast-moving and globally connected. This role offers a chance to work at the heart of major sector events, engage with leading NGOs, UN agencies, donors, and private sector partners, and contribute to shaping the future of aid worker safety. Occasional travel provides opportunities to attend conferences, support key forums, and meet members across regions.

About the role

GISF is seeking a highly capable professional with strong project management skills, excellent stakeholder engagement experience, and the ability to work independently at pace.

The post-holder will play a pivotal role in delivering GISF’s sector-leading events, ensuring a healthy and active membership network, and driving engagement with the commercial sector. As an outward-facing role with broad engagement responsibilities, we are looking for a confident communicator, a natural relationship-builder, and someone with an organised approach to managing multiple priorities.

Key responsibilities

Member & External Engagement

• Project manage GISF’s annual member forum, ensuring coordination of all contributing staff, guest speakers, contractors, and suppliers.
• Oversee the delivery of GISF’s flagship conference convening NGOs, UN agencies, donors and private sector partners.
• Lead the delivery of additional engagements, including GISF’s programme at the Humanitarian Networks and Partnership Week annually in Geneva, high-level roundtables with donors and states, webinars, and more.
• Represent GISF at sector events with professionalism.
• Contribute to GISF’s influencing work and policy level engagements, working closely with the Head of Policy and Engagement on advocacy efforts, policy messaging, and strategic outreach.

Membership administration

• Proactive scoping of new members and engage with interested prospective members on application process.
• Manage the full membership application pipeline, including due diligence and coordination with the GISF Steering Group to approve new members.
• Working closely with the Communications & Engagement Officer to onboard new members, ensuring they are set up across all relevant systems.
• Track, update, and report on member engagement using Salesforce.

Commercial engagement

• Lead on immediate sponsorship efforts for the 2026 Global Conference, including identifying prospective sponsors, developing tailored sponsorship materials, coordinating follow-up, and ensuring sponsor visibility requirements are integrated into conference planning.
• Support GISF’s wider commercial partnership programme by identifying and nurturing new leads through structured outreach and consistent relationship management.
• Coordinate closely with the Executive Director on sponsor meetings and pitches.
• Maintain accurate tracking of leads and progress on Salesforce.
• Document lessons learned, refine outreach processes, and contribute to the development of a partnership strategy and workflow.

Please refer to the attached document for the full person description.

What we offer

• 25 days of annual leave increasing annually after 2 years, up to a maximum 30 days (plus bank holidays)
• Office shutdown between Christmas and New Year
• Employer Pension contributions
• A focus on professional development, including access to overseas events, workshops, and training

How to apply

Application is by submission of a CV and cover letter, contact details can be found in the attached document.

The cover letter should be no more than two pages, and explain why you are interested in this post with GISF and how your skills and experience make you a good fit.

Closing date: 22 December 2025 (applications reviewed on a rolling basis)

Interviews: Week of 5th January 2026 onwards

This post is UK-based. Candidates will need to show evidence of their eligibility to work in the UK. Further information will be provided when an offer of employment is made.

We are excited at the potential to bring our heritage to life through our Heritage Fund project 'St Richard's 60:60 - celebrating our first 60 years and preparing for the next'. The National Lottery Heritage Fund have awarded us £248,000 to develop a £3.5m project which will restore our iconic Modern church and celebrate it's first 60 years as a launchpad for the future.  Our goal is to give our Grade II church a secure and sustainable future as a home for a thriving church and a welcoming flexible space for community groups and activities. 

St Richard's Church was opened in 1966 in the heart of a new housing estate alongside a new Primary School, with which it has a strong and supportive working relationship. It is a striking and flexible building with a strong local presence.  It has significant architectural and artisic features and the hyberbolic paraboloid roofs are amongst the few remaining examples in the country. However the roof covering is failing and the timber roof shells are deteriorating rapidly, leading to it being placed on the Heritage at Risk Register in 2025. Our Heritage Fund project will repair and restore the building and provide engagement opportunities bringing its heritage to life while meeting community needs. 

The Community Engagement and Activity Plan Consultant will:

• provide expert advice on the development of the Activity Plan and Activity Action Plan, drawing on comparator projects and following The National Lottery Heritage Fund guidelines and Heritage 2033 Strategy.
• draw up and deliver a consultation programme with the Project Steering Group, building on the work already undertaken and plan and lead pilot heritage activities during the development phase
• develop relationships with existing and potential stakeholders connected with the development and delivery of the Activity Plan.
• research and prepare an Interpretation Plan to inform the Activity Plan and Action Plan
• produce a complete Activity Plan that meets current Heritage Fund requirements, including a detailed budget, timeline and any supporting briefs or job descriptions required for delivery.  

We were delighted to be awarded £248,000 by The National Lottery Heritage Fund to develop our £3.6m heritage project ‘St Richard’s 60:60 – celebrating our first 60 years and preparing for the next’. The project is to restore our iconic Modern building and celebrate the first 60 years of our church as a launchpad for the future.  We are now appointing a Project Manager, Activity Plan consultant and a Fundraising Manager to develop our proposals.  A Business Plan consultant and Evaluation consultant will be appointed in the New Year.

St Richard’s church was built in 1964 in the heart of a new housing estate alongside a new Primary School. It is an iconic building with a strong presence forming part of the Ham Riverside identity. It has many significant architectural and artistic features acknowledged by its Grade II listing and its timber hyperbolic paraboloid roof is one of the few remaining examples in the country. However the roof covering is failing, and the unique timber shell construction is rapidly deteriorating. The seriousness of this is evidenced by its inclusion on Historic England’s Heritage at Risk Register.  Our goal is to give our church a secure and sustainable future as a home for a thriving church and a welcoming space for community groups and activities.  Our Heritage Fund project will repair and restore the building and provide engagement opportunities bringing its heritage to life for visitors while meeting community needs.

As Project Manager you will oversee and manage the development phase of the ‘St Richard’s 60:60’ project and prepare for the next, delivery phase following our successful bid for Development Stage funding from the Heritage Fund, reporting to the Project Steering Group. You will be expected to provide effective leadership to both the internal and external project team, motivate, and develop skills and understanding. You will ensure the efficient financial management of the project budget and ensure adequate arrangements are in place to manage risk and bring any areas of concern to the attention of the Project Steering Group. You will establish effective and effecient communications between members of the team and external stakeholders and act as an advocate for the project. 

We were delighted to be awarded £248,000 by The National Lottery Heritage Fund and we are now seeking an energetic and experienced fund raiser to join the team to develop our £3.6m heritage project ‘St Richard’s 60:60 – celebrating our first 60 years and preparing for the next’.  We are currently also recruiting a Project Manager and Community Engagement and Activity Plan Consultant and Business Plan consultant and Evaluation consultant will be appointed in the New Year. The project is to restore our iconic Modern building and celebrate the first 60 years of our Church as a launchpad for the future.

St Richard’s church was built in 1964 in the heart of a new housing estate alongside a new Primary School. It is a striking and flexible building with a strong presence forming part of the Ham Riverside identity. It has a number of significant architectural and artistic features acknowledged by its Grade II listing and its timber hyperbolic paraboloid roof is one of the few remaining examples in the country. However the roof covering is failing, and the unique timber shell construction is deteriorating rapidly. The seriousness of this is evidenced by its inclusion on Historic England’s Heritage at Risk Register.  Our goal is to give our church a secure and sustainable future as a home for a thriving Church and a welcoming space for community groups and activities.  Our Heritage Fund project will repair and restore the building and provide opportunities to bring its heritage to life for local residents and visitors from wider afield, while meeting community needs.