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Join an amazing charity that makes a difference for the 110,000 adults and children in the UK with a muscle-wasting condition. This is a role where you can really make a difference.
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented groups including people from ethnic minority backgrounds, LGBTQ+ individuals, and those with lived experience of conditions we represent. We believe that diversity strengthens our work and helps us better support our beneficiaries.
As part of our safer recruitment and safeguarding responsibilities, this role requires a DBS check and professional/character references. We are committed to inclusion and will consider each application fairly.
About you:
This is a terrific opportunity to play a fundamental role as People and Culture Officer at Muscular Dystrophy UK’s and help shape an exceptional employee experience.
Are you passionate about creating a workplace where people can thrive? We're looking for a proactive and confident People professional to play a key role in supporting our charity and ensuring we remain a great place to work.
- Be the go‑to People expert: You’ll act as the first point of contact for all People queries, offering practical, solutions‑focused advice across the organisation.
- Own the full employee lifecycle: From recruitment and onboarding to drafting contracts and supporting exits, you'll ensure every stage is seamless and supportive.
- Champion compliance & best practice: Provide specialist guidance to departments to ensure we meet all HR, policy and regulatory requirements.
- Keep our people data strong: Support monthly People reports and metrics, including turnover, tenure, sickness, and performance trends.
- Drive operational excellence: Prepare and submit monthly payroll changes accurately and on time.
- Bring our People communications to life: Contribute to weekly internal comms, including staff newsletters, HR updates, and policy changes.
- Promote wellbeing and engagement: Help maintain accurate records, support wellbeing initiatives, and contribute to a positive and inclusive culture.
- Partner for impact: Work closely with the Head of People & Culture and hiring managers to deliver a consistent, high‑quality employee experience from start to finish.
Your Cover Letter Guidance
When submitting your application, please ensure your cover letter clearly demonstrates your experience in the following areas:
- End‑to‑end recruitment, including supporting hiring managers and delivering an excellent candidate experience
- Ability to work independently in a fast‑paced environment, using good judgement and initiative
- Confidence using a computerised HR system, including payroll functionality
- Providing clear, sensitive, and confidential HR advice
- Supporting managers with employee relations cases (absence, performance, disciplinary and grievance) and ensuring adherence to policy
Your cover letter should demonstrate how your background aligns with these criteria, using specific examples where possible.
About us:
Muscular Dystrophy UK is a charity that connects a community of more than 110,000 people living with one of over 60 muscle wasting conditions, and all the people around them. So everyone can get the healthcare, support and treatments needed to feel good, mentally and physically.
This is an exciting time to join Muscular Dystrophy UK. We recently launched our new 10 year strategy to transform the lives of people living with muscle wasting conditions. Our vision is clear, a world without limits for people with muscle wasting conditions, and we won’t stop until we achieve it.
Values and behaviours:
- A positive attitude and approach that reflect the charity’s values.
- Seek opportunities to contribute to the development of the charity.
- A commitment to and an understanding of disability issues, equality, diversity and inclusion.
- Always demonstrate role model behaviour.
Benefits:
We appreciate the range of skills and experience our staff have to offer. In return for your enthusiasm and commitment we commit to actively developing and supporting you. We believe in supporting our people both professionally and personally.
Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote wellbeing, work–life balance, and career development. Our offerrange of benefits includes great pension contributions, life insurance, cycle scheme, health cash plan, employee assistance programme, instant retail and events discounts, and much more...
Location: We operate a hybrid model (home and office, London SE1).
Closing date: Sunday,15th February 2026
NB Interviews likely to be held on Thursday, 26th February & Friday, 27th February 2026
Please download the job description to see full role responsibilities
We connect a community of more than 110,000 people living with one of over 60 muscle wasting and weakening conditions and people around them.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Join Our Team!
Crohn’s and Colitis UK has an exciting opportunity for a Trusts Officer to join our team. In this role you’ll play a key part in growing our income from charitable trusts and foundations, inspiring long-term support and generating sustainable funding. If this sounds like a good fit for your skills and experience, then we’d love to hear from you!
About Us
We're the UK's leading charity for Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis. A diagnosis of Crohn’s or Colitis is life-changing. Over 500,000 people in the UK are living with a lifelong disease many people have never heard of, and for which there is no known cure.
Crohn’s & Colitis UK funds research, provides award winning information and support and raises vital awareness by increasing the public’s understanding of the conditions, and what it means to live with debilitating symptoms. But we need to do more. We need to be a louder voice in the marketplace. Our ambitious plans for 2026 and beyond, will help to make a real difference to every supporter’s journey with us. If this excites you - join us!
Role Overview
Reporting to the Trusts Manager, the postholder will be responsible for maximizing income from Charitable Trusts and Foundations, building and nurturing elationships and inspiring long-term support and sustainable income in line with the organisational strategy.
About You
This is a great role for someone with previous experience of Trust Fundraising. You’ll have first class communication skills to enable you to quickly build solid, strong relationships both face to face and over the telephone. Excellent writing skills are essential as well as good organisational skills and CRM experience. In these challenging times you’ll need to channel your creative skills to develop exciting stewardship plans.
In this role you will need:
· Previous experience of Trust Fundraising with a strong track record of success and meeting targets
· Excellent writing skills, with the ability to take complex material and translate into visually appealing proposals.
· Experience of organising or helping to organise stewardship events.
· Experience of working with CRM databases.
· Target driven with experience of budgeting and financial management
Please see our Recruitment Pack for details of our full Job Description and Person Specification.
Our Location
We are based in Hatfield, Hertfordshire, so we are easily accessible by road and rail. In this role, there is plenty of scope for working from home, although there will be times when you will need to be at face-to-face meetings. There is a requirement for you to attend a minimum of 12 in person days a year, including two Directorate meetings and the charity’s mandatory ‘All Staff Together’ days which take place four times a year at our offices in Hatfield or a location in London. In addition there will be a requirement to attend team and donor meetings in person as required.
Benefits
25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing one day per year up to 30 days
Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme
Flexible working options
Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity pay
24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
Wellbeing programme
Interest free loan for season tickets
Cycle to work scheme
Free parking and secure bike locks
Training and development financial support and/or study leave
Performance review and development scheme
If you have any queries about this role, would like to have a conversation before formally applying, or if you have a disability and wish to request a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact Nicki Secker (Trusts and Philanthropy Manager)
Please submit a CV and supporting statement outlining why you’d like to apply, how you fulfil the person specification, and what you feel you will bring to the role, so you’ll need to refer to the Recruitment Pack found on our website.
Closing date: Monday 9 February 2026 at 9:00am
Interviews will be taking place on 19 and 20 February and will be held remotely.
No applications will move forward within the recruiting process without a supporting statement.
We break taboos, drive pioneering research, bring people together & campaign to improve lives. We are leading the fight against Crohn's & Colitis
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Prospectus is delighted to be partnering with our client in their recruitment of a new Policy and Comms Officer, on a full-time, permanent basis. This is an exciting new role for the organisation which offers flexibility, with the option to either be office-based, hybrid, or remote (condensed working will also be considered).
Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease which is uncommon, complex and poorly understood. It affects the immune system and can cause lasting damage to the kidneys, skin, heart, lungs and/or brain. Our client is the only national charity supporting people living with lupus and those that care for them. They hold an ambition for a world where people with lupus can live full and active lives and work hard to empower people by providing information about lupus and offering support so their voices are heard and their condition diagnosed and managed effectively. With 35 years of service, the charity is now embarking on an ambitious new strategy, aiming to broaden and deepen its reach across the lupus community.
Reporting up to the Health Information, Policy and Research Manager, your role will involve the scoping and mapping of the charity's current policy work, the policy landscape and potential opportunities, working collaboratively internally to develop a prioritised policy plan. You will ensure that the charity's policy work, and key updates in the policy landscape are effectively communicated with the lupus community, including producing and disseminating articles, press releases, social media posts, and other material as appropriate. You will provide regular organisation-wide briefings to ensure that colleagues are aware of key policy positions, arguments and evidence, and will develop and maintain relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including people with lived experience of lupus, other patient and advocacy organisations, clinicians and researchers, and government bodies.
To apply for this role, you will be an attentive, proactive individual, experienced in communicating complex information in an easy to understand, accessible, and engaging manner, in a range of different formats. You will have demonstrable experience of undertaking policy research, having written reports and briefs and evaluated evidence of their impact, and will have a strong understanding of local, regional, and national government, and the healthcare system in the UK. You will have excellent interpersonal skills, and an ability to influence and persuade a wide range of stakeholders.
Please apply by submitting your CV in Word format (cover letters are not required at this stage). Successful candidates will be contacted and invited to provide a supporting statement.
Interviews to take place week commencing Monday 23rd Feb.
As a specialist recruitment practice, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are invested in supporting you through your application journey.
Please note, occasional evening and weekend working and travel may be required, including travel to the four nations of the UK.
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The role
We are looking for a Communications and Outreach Assistant (maternity cover) to support ELF’s communications and engagement activities over a 12-month period.
This early-career role blends digital communications with hands-on outreach. You will help produce content for social media and newsletters, support patient education activities and contribute to building strong relationships with individual patients and patient organisations around the world.
Our communications evolve in response to audience needs and the changing digital landscape. We are looking for someone confident in a dynamic environment, eager to contribute ideas and motivated to learn and grow. Whether your strengths lie in content creation, community building or inclusive outreach, there is space to grow and shape your work.
You will join an experienced and supportive team where collaboration is key. Your colleagues bring knowledge, kindness and enthusiasm, working together to deliver clear and impactful communications.
What you will do:
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Develop and share engaging social media content (graphics, posts, reels) to raise awareness and encourage participation
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Coordinate and edit ELF’s bi-monthly newsletter, reaching 12,000+ subscribers with relevant and timely updates
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Keep website content current and accessible, using WordPress and lay language principles
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Write and suggest news items on a variety of topics, from the latest medical research and policy to patient activities and achievements.
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Support education outreach, ensuring materials are translated and published in multiple languages to reach patients and families across Europe
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Build and manage relationships with individuals and patient organisations through email, phone, video call or in-person at events
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Help coordinate patient-led events and drop-in sessions, managing logistics and ensuring inclusive participation
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Encourage patient and public involvement in ELF’s projects, surveys and opportunities
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Assist the wider team with administrative tasks as needed
What we are looking for:
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Some experience in communications and/or outreach (through study, volunteering or previous roles)
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Strong people skills—confident, compassionate and able to connect with a wide range of audiences
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Excellent written communication, with the ability to turn complex ideas into accessible content
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Organised, proactive and able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
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Comfortable using Microsoft Office and Canva; basic WordPress skills are a bonus, although training is available
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Interest in health communications, education equity or patient advocacy
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Willing to pick up the phone and engage directly with patients and stakeholders
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Some experience engaging with communities, with an understanding of grassroots outreach and how to encourage participation and connect people with relevant information and opportuntiies
Why this role matters
This role provides the opportunity to work closely with patient organisations and engage directly with individuals through accessible communications. Too often, those who could benefit most from support are the least likely to access it. At ELF, we are committed to changing that. This maternity cover position offers the chance to build meaningful relationships, shape communications and make a real difference across Europe.
Birmingham and Solihull Women’s aid have for over 45 years supported women and children with services around domestic violence and abuse. Could you be a part of our team as we continue our mission to end domestic violence and abuse?
The region’s leading charity in tackling violence against women and girls, BSWA offers a helpline, webchat, drop in and and community support as well as emergency accommodation in six refuges across the area.
Projects supports women in the criminal justice system, in healthcare settings, and throughout the community, offering support to women and children experiencing domestic violence. Alongside this, we also have staff offering training and consultancy to businesses and health and social care professionals alike, raising awareness on gender based violence issues.
We seek like-minded women to join our enthusiastic team of workers, all of us passionate about the vital and valuable work we do to support women and children who have experienced domestic abuse, and tackling the wider issues of violence against women and girls.
·To work as part of a team to provide emotional and practical support to women and children affected by violence and abuse through our Early Intervention hub and helpline service
Specific community language posts are also available for this role. Please indicate in the supporting evidence if you would be interested in the language post
- Providing practical and emotional support to women and children affected by domestic violence
- Offering advice and information and advocating for service users on a range of issues including homelessness, benefits, legal, social welfare issues etc.
- Developing and maintaining effective working relationships with external agencies
- Working within safeguarding guidelines to protect and promote the well-being of children and vulnerable adults
Benefits
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31 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays)
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Up to 6% matched pension contribution
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Free access to Employee Assistance Programme
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Life Assurance scheme while in employment (a lump sum of 4 times salary)
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Cycle to Work scheme
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Health Cash Plan scheme available to all employees from day one
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Successful candidates may have the opportunity to work under hybrid working arrangements, subject to the role and to the terms of our Hybrid Working Policy
BSWA is a Disability Confident Employer. We want everyone to have equal chance at being considered for our jobs. Should you be unable to submit your application online and would prefer an alternative method, or you are experiencing another barrier to completing your application, please contact our recruitment team.
These posts are covered by a Genuine Occupational Requirement (Schedule 9; Equality Act 2010) and women only need apply.
The closing date for receipt of completed applications is at 12 noon on Monday 9th Feb. Interviews will take place weeks commencing 2nd and 9th March.
Job Title: Youth Support Adviser
Location: Hastings and covering the east of the county
Salary: £24,505 - £25,497 per annum depending on experience
Hours: Full-time (37 hours per week)
Contract: Permanent
Reports to: Team Leader – Youth Employability Service
About CXK
CXK empowers people to succeed in employment, education and training. The charity strives for a fairer society where everyone can grow and realise their potential. “The CXK Way” embodies the following core values:
· Ethical – We work with professionalism, honesty and integrity
· Passionate – We reach out enthusiastically to all who need out support
· Innovative – We inspire, enhance and improve
· Collaborative – We engage, support and share with others
The Youth Employability Service
CXK delivers the Youth Employability Service (YES) across East Sussex, commissioned by East Sussex County Council. We offer information, advice, support and guidance to young people in academic years 12 and 13 who are not in education, employment or training (NEET), helping them to explore their options, plan and then take their next steps. We also work with schools supporting young people in year 11 who are at risk of becoming NEET. Liaising with a range of other services, YES is focussed on supporting young people to achieve their potential.
The Team
The YES team support young people from across the county, seeing them at CXK bases, partner venues or in community settings. The team assess and action plan with young people referred to the service, supporting them to understand their options and take steps toward achieving their goals around education, training and/ or employment. Working with a wide range of young people, the team approach is focused, creative and persistent, building on young peoples’ confidence and motivation alongside their skills and personal growth.
The Role
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Youth Support Adviser.
The Youth Support Adviser (YSA) is a key role in the Youth Employability Service, acting as the first point of contact for 16-18-year-olds who are NEET or at risk of NEET. You will support with first appointments and initial assessments of need, when young people are referred to YES, alongside supporting your caseload. Guiding them through re-engagement with suitable post-16 provisions and provide targeted intervention to those who have withdrawn from or not started their Post 16 provisions.
Working across the East of the county with schools and FE Colleges you will play a key role in ensuring that young people — receive the tailored guidance and support they need to progress confidently into further education, training, or employment. So strong customer service and communication skills are essential.
You will maintain regular contact with the young people you support, plus be a pivotal part of the YES Tracking Team, where you will use various communication methods (phone, text, WhatsApp, email, face-to-face) to engage and support young people and offer our support.
About You
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience of working with young people and looking to progress.
Ideally you understand the post-16 education and training landscape in East Sussex and the importance of person-centred support. You will be a confident communicator and collaborator, able to manage a varied caseload and make a genuine impact on the lives of the young people you support.
Skills and Knowledge
At CXK we are proud to be a disability confident and equal opportunities employer. We actively promote diversity within our workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Minimum Criteria
· An understanding of the needs, and challenges faced by young people who are not in education, employment or training
· Experience of working with young people on a one-to-one basis, developing personalised plans and goal setting
· Experience of managing a range of tasks at any one time, and holding positive relationships with different stakeholders
· A commitment to undertaking all necessary training for the role
· Willingness to work evenings when required
· Full, valid UK drivers’ licence with access to your own vehicle
Core Competencies
· Experience working with young people
· Proven ability to engage and support young people (ideally those who are NEET or at risk of NEET)
· Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with experience liaising effectively with schools, parents/carers, and multi-agency professionals
· Ability to assess individual needs, develop action plans, and monitor progress
· Skilled in managing a varied caseload and maintaining accurate and confidential records
· Understanding of the post-16 education, training, and employment landscape
· Ability to build trust and maintain regular, consistent contact with young people
· Self-motivated and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
· Competent in using IT systems, databases, and digital communication tools
Employee Experience
A career with CXK is deeply rewarding and offers the opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of young people. As part of the Youth Employability Service (YES) team, this role gives you the chance to empower and motivate young people to take positive steps into education, employment, or training.
You’ll work independently and proactively, with the flexibility to manage your own diary and plan your week around the needs of your caseload. No two days are the same—you’ll balance 1:1 support, multi-agency collaboration, school visits, and provider engagement. It’s a role that requires initiative, empathy, and a passion for creating opportunities for young people who need it most.
At CXK, we are committed to supporting our staff to grow, thrive, and develop their potential. You’ll be part of a supportive and collaborative team that values inclusion, wellbeing, and continuous learning.
Benefits of working with us
Our employee benefits include:
· 30-33 days holiday, plus bank holidays
· Defined contribution pension scheme (matched by CXK up to 10% depending on length of service criteria)
· Benenden private healthcare cover
· Flexible working
· Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
· Training and development programmes and opportunities
· Mental and physical healthcare initiatives and more
Recruitment Timeline
Vacancy closing date: Sunday 1st February 2026
Application review date: Monday 2nd February 2026
Interviews date: Tuesday 10th February 2026
Useful Information
If you have any questions or wish to have an informal conversation before submitting your application, please contact the Recruitment Team at recruitment @ cxk. org
Please note: Applicants will need to complete an enhanced DBS check and provide references before any offer of employment is made.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
This organisation is using Anonymous Recruitment to reduce bias in the first stages of the hiring process. Submit your application as normal and our system will anonymise it for you. Your personal information will be hidden until the recruiter contacts you.
The Young Roots Casework Service aims to improve the life chances of young refugees and asylum seekers and to support them to reach their potential by accessing their rights and entitlements.
This is an opportunity for an experienced manager to head up the organisation's Casework team. It will be a chance to provide advice and guidance, safeguarding oversight, line management and supervise other Caseworkers across the organisation.
The role will support the oversight and delivery of our weekly Advice and Support Hub in both Brent and Croydon (Wednesday 5pm-8m and Thursday 4.30pm-8pm).The role will suit a dynamic, supportive, and enthusiastic manager with a deep understanding of the challenges young refugees and asylum seekers face in London.
Hybrid working with minimum 40% in-person attendance at one of our London offices (2 days per week for full-time staff, pro rata for part-time), with occasional travel to our other offices. To be agreed with line manager - 1 x Evening per week at an activity on either a Wednesday or Thursday (day to be confirmed, so availability for either scenario is required). Occasional on call evening safeguarding cover may be required.
To Apply:
To apply, please submit your CV alongside a personal statement by the closing date outlining how you would be a great fit for the role. Your personal statement should be no more than 800 words, answering the following questions:
1. What is your motivation for working with Young Roots?
2. What is your motivation for applying for this role specifically?
3. What skills and experience would you bring that will enable you to be successful in this role? Please ensure you refer to the essential criteria on the person specification and provide examples to demonstrate how and where you meet the criteria.
Working alongside young people seeking safety - building trust, providing practical and emotional support, and promoting their rights and power.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you up for a new and exciting challenge, leading one of the most effective and nimble NGOs in the transport and environment sectors in England and Wales?
Transport Action Network (TAN) is seeking a dynamic and knowledgeable CEO to lead its remote team of six.
Since it was set up in 2019, TAN has established itself as a thought leader on planning and transport matters, while providing hands-on support and advice to local communities seeking better transport solutions. It has successfully challenged government decisions and helped local communities fight off damaging road schemes. Some examples include schames that would have harmed Stonehenge World Heritage Site, South Downs National Park and Rimrose Valley Country Park in Liverpool.
TAN is currently supporting the Queensbury Tunnel Society, trying to stop the government blocking up an old railway tunnel so that it can be repurposed for a new greenway. It is also opposing the Lower Thames Crossing 'smart' motorway.
Fancy, getting involved and making a difference?
We look forward to hearing from you.
Deadline for returning completed applications is 23:59 (GMT), Sunday 1st February, 2026
First interviews: 27th February and 4/5th March
In addition to answering the above questions, please include a statement (max 1000 words) explaining why you want this job, what relevant experience you have and provide examples of how you meet the key responsibilities and essential person specifications.
To support local communities and individuals fight damaging or unfair transport proposals and to press for more sustainable and equitable solutions
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: Moreton-in-Marsh Office or Remote (UK-based candidates)
Contract type: Full-time or part-time, minimum of 3 days per week (to include some Fridays)
About Us
Forest Peoples Programme (FPP) is a human rights charity that supports tropical forest peoples to protect their lands and livelihoods. We have 70 people on the team including human rights lawyers, anthropologists and social scientists working with communities and local organisations around the tropical belt. Up to half of the team live and work remotely. We are looking for a Logistics and Administration Officer to join the Administration team. For a full list of duties, please see the Job Description below. The successful candidate will be highly organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple tasks efficiently. An interest in the work of FPP and previous experience in logistics, travel coordination, or office administration is essential, while experience working with international teams and managing events or field operations would be a strong advantage.
Key Responsibilities
Travel & Logistics
- Coordinate international and domestic travel for staff, consultants, and partners (including travel, flights, visas, accommodation, insurance).
- Support with preparation of Visa applications.
- Ensure compliance with organisational travel policies and donor requirements.
- Maintain relationships with travel providers and negotiate cost-effective arrangements.
- Support logistics for workshops, conferences, and field trips, including registrations, venue booking and equipment procurement.
- Assist with monitoring and ordering travel equipment inventory including first aid, GPS units and other field equipment.
- Financial administration and liaising with the finance team.
Administration
- Provide day-to-day administrative support to the organisation.
- Work closely with the operations team, including HR and IT.
- Manage office supplies, contracts, and service providers.
- Assist with document preparation, filing, and record-keeping.
- Set up and coordinate Zoom meetings.
- Assisting with Zoom meetings including break out rooms, interpretation function etc.
- Assist with preparations for staff meetings.
Person Specification
Essential Skills & Experience
- Proven experience in travel coordination, logistics, or administration (preferably in NGOs or international organisations).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel.
- Strong organisational and multitasking skills with attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities.
Desirable
- Experience working in the charity sector or similar.
- Awareness of financial admin requirements.
- Familiarity with travel safety and security protocols.
- French/Spanish languages an asset.
What We Offer
- Occasional travel opportunities.
- Opportunity to contribute to meaningful global human rights work.
- Collaborative, multicultural team environment.
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Enhanced sick leave and maternity/paternity leave.
- 25 days (pro rata) annual leave, plus UK bank holidays and the days between Christmas and New Year.
- Office with free parking, electric vehicle charging point and close proximity to the train station.
To apply, please visit our website.
Closing date for applications: Monday 16th February, 5pm UK time.
Potential interview date: Wednesday 4th March 2026.
We value collaboration, diversity, and the unique contributions of each individual, and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences. This role is based at our Moreton-in-Marsh office, with flexible remote working options for UK-based candidates. To be considered for this role, applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application, as we are not able to sponsor visa applications.
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About Care4Calais
Care4Calais is a volunteer-based charity providing essential aid and support for refugees in France and the UK.
In the UK, we collect and distribute clothing, shoes, mobile phones, and other essential items, alongside offering social support and access to legal, medical, and educational services. In northern France, we operate year-round from Calais, working alongside local communities in Calais and Dunkirk to provide warm clothing, bedding, and services to displaced refugees living in challenging and dangerous conditions.
All of Care4Calais' operations are supported by a small, dedicated staff team, who supervise large volunteer teams to provide critical support to asylum seekers and people on the move in both the UK and France.
About the Role
Care4Calais is recruiting an Operations Coordinator to support its humanitarian operations in northern France. The association operates every day of the week, coordinating the distribution of non-food items (NFI) and providing services and activities, such as phone charging, games, and access to hairdressing, bicycle repair, and sewing equipment.
As an Operations Coordinator, you will oversee the daily distribution of aid and manage volunteer teams, ensuring that proper safety procedures for effective aid distribution are in place, communicated, and consistently applied. You will also contribute to warehouse operations and logistical planning.
You will be part of Care4Calais' core team in France and report directly to the Head of Field Operations in France. The role requires a proactive, hardworking individual with excellent organizational skills and the ability to make quick, compassionate decisions in a fast-paced environment. While this is a challenging position, you will receive a thorough induction and work alongside experienced team members.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide core operational support for Care4Calais’ operations in northern France.
- Support the logistics and purchasing department to manage new and second-hand clothing stock and assist with operational planning for field activities.
- Oversee and deliver Care4Calais’ NFI aid distributions and services to people on the move at the French/British border.
- Manage and support teams of up to 40 volunteers daily to provide services in Calais and Dunkirk, including leading daily briefings and safety training.
- Support the smooth running of a warehouse and donation storage facility.
- Work alongside a small staff team to develop processes, procedures, and documentation to improve the operational efficiency of Care4Calais’ humanitarian work.
- Attend external meetings and build and maintain relationships with partners and key stakeholders, ensuring Care4Calais' operations run smoothly.
Person Specification
Essential Criteria:
- Experience working or volunteering in a humanitarian context, with human rights organisations, or with refugees and asylum-seeking individuals.
- Experience managing projects that involve risk management, health and safety, safeguarding, and compliance.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to convey information clearly and concisely to a wide audience.
- Experience managing warehouse operations or complex logistical and purchasing projects.
- Excellent written and spoken proficiency in English.
- Strong digital literacy, including the ability to use Google Workspace effectively.
- Full, clean driving licence and experience or willingness to drive vans.
Desirable Criteria:
- Proficiency in one or more of the languages spoken within asylum-seeking communities, such as Arabic, Farsi, Pashto, Dari, Kurdish Sorani, Tigrinya, or Amharic.
- Experience working with teams from diverse cultural backgrounds.
- Experience delivering mass distributions of NFI or other aid in a humanitarian context.
- Applicants with refugee or migrant backgrounds, or those with lived experience of the UK or EU asylum systems, are strongly encouraged to apply.
Diversity and inclusion
Care4Calais is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with lived experience of the asylum and migration systems.
As a proud member of the Experts by Experience Employment Network (EBE), Care4Calais is dedicated to creating inclusive employment practices that recognise and accommodate the unique experiences of individuals with lived experience. We ensure that our recruitment processes are fair, transparent, and accessible to all candidates, regardless of background.
We strongly encourage individuals with lived experience to apply, particularly those who meet the essential criteria for the role.
À propos de Care4Calais
Care4Calais est une association caritative bénévole qui fournit une aide et un soutien essentiels aux réfugiés en France et au Royaume-Uni.
Au Royaume-Uni, nous collectons et distribuons des vêtements, des chaussures, des téléphones portables et d'autres biens/produits essentiels, tout en offrant un soutien social et un accès à des services juridiques, médicaux et éducatifs.
Dans le nord de la France, nous intervenons toute l'année depuis Calais, en collaboration avec les communautés locales de Calais et de Dunkerque, pour fournir des vêtements chauds, du linge de lit et des services aux réfugiés vivants dans des conditions difficiles et dangereuses.
Toutes les opérations de Care4Calais sont mises en place par une petite équipe de personnel dévouée, qui supervise de grandes équipes de bénévoles pour fournir un soutien essentiel aux demandeurs d'asile et aux réfugiés, au Royaume-Uni et en France.
À propos du poste
Care4Calais recrute une coordinateur d'opérations pour soutenir ses opérations humanitaires dans le nord de la France. L'association intervient tous les jours de la semaine, coordonnant la distribution de biens non alimentaires (NFI) et proposant des services et activités, tels que la recharge de téléphones, des jeux, ainsi que l'accès à des salons de coiffure, des ateliers de réparation de vélos et du matériel de couture.
En tant que coordinateur des opérations, vous superviserez la distribution quotidienne et gérerez les équipes de bénévoles, en veillant à ce que les procédures de sécurité nécessaires à une distribution efficace soient en place, communiquées et appliquées systématiquement. Vous contribuerez également à la gestion de l’entrepôt et à la planification logistique.
Vous intégrerez l'équipe principale de Care4Calais en France et serez directement rattaché(e) au/à la Responsable des Opérations Terrain France. Ce poste requiert une personne proactive et déterminée, dotée d’excellentes compétences organisationnelles et capable de prendre rapidement des décisions, avec bienveillance dans un environnement en constante évolution. Bien qu'il s'agisse d'un poste exigeant, vous bénéficierez d’une formation approfondie et travaillerez aux côtés de membres expérimentés de l'équipe.
Principales responsabilités
- Fournir un soutien de base aux opérations de Care4Calais dans le nord de la France.
- Assister le service logistique et approvisionnement pour gérer les stocks de vêtements neufs et d'occasion et aider à la planification des activités sur le terrain.
- Superviser et fournir les distributions d'aide humanitaire et les services NFI de Care4Calais aux personnes déplacées à la frontière franco-britannique.
- Gérer et accompagner quotidiennement des équipes de 40 bénévoles maximum pour fournir des aides à Calais et à Dunkerque, notamment en réalisant des briefings quotidiens et des formations à la sécurité.
- Participer au bon fonctionnement d’un entrepôt et d’un centre de stockage de dons.
- Travailler aux côtés d'une petite équipe pour développer des processus, des procédures et de la documentation afin d'améliorer l'efficacité du travail humanitaire de Care4Calais.
- Participer à des réunions externes, établir et entretenir des relations avec les partenaires et les principales parties prenantes, afin d’assurer le bon déroulement des opérations de Care4Calais.
Expériences requises :
Critères essentiels :
- Expérience professionnelle ou bénévole dans le domaine humanitaire, auprès d’organisations de défense des droits de l’homme ou auprès de réfugiés et de demandeurs d’asile.
- Expérience dans la gestion de projets impliquant la gestion des risques, la santé et la sécurité, la protection et la conformité.
- Solides compétences en expression orale et écrite, y compris la capacité de transmettre des informations de manière claire et concise à un public large.
- Expérience de gestion d’entrepôt ou de projets logistiques et d’approvisionnement.
- Excellente maîtrise écrite et orale de l'anglais.
- Solides compétences numériques, y compris la capacité d’utiliser efficacement Google Workspace.
- Permis de conduire B (complet et valide) et expérience ou volonté de conduire des camionnettes.
Critères souhaitables :
- Maîtrise d’une ou plusieurs des langues parlées au sein des communautés de demandeurs d’asile, telles que l’arabe, le farsi, le pachto, le dari, le kurde, le sorani, le tigrinya ou l’amharique.
- Expérience de travail avec des équipes d’horizons culturels divers.
- Expérience dans la distribution massive de biens non alimentaires ou d’autres aides dans un contexte humanitaire.
- Les candidats réfugiés ou migrants, ou ceux ayant une expérience des systèmes d'asile du Royaume-Uni ou de l'UE, sont fortement encouragés à postuler.
Diversité et inclusion
Care4Calais s'engage à favoriser un environnement de travail inclusif et diversifié. Nous encourageons les candidatures de personnes de tous horizons, particulièrement celles ayant une connaissance concrète des systèmes d'asile et de migration.
En tant que membre du réseau Experts by Experience Employment Network (EBE), Care4Calais s'engage à créer des pratiques d'emploi inclusives qui reconnaissent et intègrent les expériences uniques des personnes ayant une expérience vécue. Nous veillons à ce que nos processus de recrutement soient justes, transparents et accessibles à tous les candidats, quelle que soit leur origine.
Nous encourageons fortement les personnes ayant une expérience vécue à postuler, en particulier celles qui répondent aux critères essentiels du poste.
Please answer the questions and submit a copy of your CV, and if possible a covering letter. We are prioritising candidates with the right to work in the EU/France.
*Please note that we do not expect anyone to share details of their lived experience unless they feel comfortable doing so. This question simply helps us ensure that candidates with lived experience who meet the essential criteria are guaranteed an interview.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Hybrid working from the Borough, London office
This is a great opportunity for an Events Fundraising Manager to take responsibility for the planning, marketing and delivering the 2027 TCS London Marathon and oversee the delivery the Challenge Events programme, including London Landmarks, Superhero Tri and Royal Parks Half Marathon, at Whizz Kidz. The role aims to grow and retain participants and strengthen our event offering to meet ambitious targets.
We are looking for someone to lead on our supporter experience to highlight impact and create brand loyalty. This role line manages two and works closely with the Head of team to generate income to support young wheelchair users.
Key accountabilities
• Lead on the delivering the London Marathon for 2027, with the aim to deliver first class supporter care, from recruitment to post-event evaluation.
• Oversee the delivery of the London Marathon stewardship journey, including email journey, Facebook group and WhatsApp strategic comms plan, and lead on webinars and hybrid stewardship events
• Implement and drive the Challenge Event strategy forward, diversifying our portfolio, increase income and brand awareness
• Oversee implementation of our new event offering for 2026, including the Superhero Tri and Royal Parks Half Marathon, including recruitment and strategic stewardship plans
• Build strong, strategic relationships with potential and existing supporters to maximise fundraising opportunities
• See our website for full details
Skills and knowledge
• Knowledge of third party event fundraising, including marketing
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills - with the ability to authentically communicate to support fundraisers, convey the work of the Whizz Kidz and show impact of support
• Ability to build and develop strong relationships, internally and externally, to be able to maximise opportunities and make decisions based on value
• Ability to manage deadlines and effectively balance a varied and ever-changing workload whilst maintaining excellent attention to detail
Experience
• Experience of end to end event management within the charity sector, specifically the London Marathon and third party events
• Experience in line management
• Experience of delivering excellent supporter care and stewardship to maximise opportunities and promote brand loyalty
• Experience of review and implementing improved processes to increase effectiveness
• Demonstrable track record of building strong relationship management with multiple fundraisers, with different motivations, value and support needs
• See our website for full details
A few perks
The wellbeing of our colleagues is of paramount importance to our success as an organisation, and we want to ensure that our benefits package provides something of value for everyone, whether it is our generous holiday entitlement, wellbeing days, Healthcare cash plan, long-service awards. We hope you agree!
Annual leave
25 days of annual leave per annum plus Bank Holiday (pro-rata for part time colleagues).
Christmas closure
In addition to annual leave, employees get three days of paid Christmas leave.
Pension
Automatic enrolment for all colleagues with the option to opt out. Contributions of 5% gross salary made by both Whizz Kidz and employees. We will match higher contributions of up to 6% of gross basic salary.
Simply health
Automatic enrolment in a fully paid for cash plan that assists you with everyday health costs. This scheme is also available to your families for an extra charge.
Season ticket loan
An interest free loan of up to £5,000 following the successful completion of the Probationary Period.
To Apply
Visit our website via the apply button and complete the application form.
Application closing date – Sunday 1st February
Interviews – W/C 9th February
Start Date – Tuesday 7th April
Please note you will need to be available to work at the London Landmarks Half Marathon on Sunday 12th April and the London Marathon weekend (25th -26th April), which you can claim back with TOIL.
We create opportunities for young wheelchair users to get the equipment, skills, and confidence to go further.
Money & Me Navigator
Salary: £27,596.00 per annum, pro rata
Contract: 12-month contract
Hours: 1 x Part Time (17.5 hours per week - Ability to adapt to changing work schedules, including working later or adjusting days when necessary is desirable).
Location: Based at Mind in Salford, The Angel Centre, Salford
In this role as a Money & Me Navigator, you will proactively identify people with mental health issues whose lives are being impacted due to financial concerns, at places like GP surgeries and community-based organisations.
Money & Me Navigators are well positioned to support those who are less likely to come forward for support or reluctant to access mental health care due to stigma or discrimination.
You will provide one to one and/or group support, using trauma informed approaches, to empower people with mental health issues whose lives are being impacted due to financial concerns. By doing this, you will support people to become more resilient and better able to deal with problems they may have in the future.
Actively seek out potential referrals and promote the service within primary care settings and the community. You will build relationships with other agencies that support people with financial concerns, for example welfare rights services, housing organisations, faith-based organisations.
In this role you will also support our Welfare Rights & Debt Advice Team with administration and support the clients to access higher levels of advice including completion of forms.
About Money and Me
We know that poor mental health can make earning and managing money harder, and that worrying about money can make our mental health worse.
Money & Me aims to equip people with the understanding, self-compassion and practical tools to navigate and get around those barriers to financial wellbeing. Co-designed by people who have lived experience of money and mental health problems, alongside mental health and financial professionals, we work with individuals and in group settings.
Money & Me is a psychoeducation course that supports people experiencing mental health problems to improve their financial wellbeing. Over 8 sessions, people work with a trained mental health navigator to explore their relationship with money, set personal goals, and build a toolkit of practical strategies they can use to manage their money and mental health.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage a caseload of clients, providing goal-oriented support for up to 8 weeks.
- Facilitate group sessions for individuals with mental health and financial struggles.
- Promote the service within primary care and community settings, building relationships with agencies like welfare rights and housing organisations.
- Support clients to access higher levels of advice and complete relevant forms.
- Conduct risk assessments and ensure client safety.
- Record case notes accurately and use data to evaluate service effectiveness.
- Collaborate with partner agencies (mental health services, etc.) to ensure client support.
- Represent the service at meetings and network with other professionals.
- Provide administrative support to the Welfare Rights & Debt Advice Team.
What we’re looking for:
- Passion for supporting individuals with mental health and financial challenges.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Commitment to Mind in Salford’s values and policies.
Join us and make a real difference in the lives of those facing financial hardship and mental health issues.
Closing Date and time for applications: Friday 13th February 2026, 5pm
Interview dates: Friday 20th February 2026
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
Mind in Salford is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities and those from marginalized and underrepresented groups.
No agencies please.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
We’re creating an exciting new fundraising role at QCCA for an experienced, motivated fundraiser who wants to make a visible, immediate impact in the community.
This is a flexible, newly created position that could suit either a Generalist Fundraiser or a Corporate Partnerships Fundraiser, depending on your strengths and interests.
As a Generalist Fundraiser, you’ll help strengthen and diversify our income across trusts and foundations, individual giving, community fundraising, events, and supporter stewardship. Experience in small to medium-sized charities is particularly valuable, as you’ll play a hands-on role in shaping and growing our fundraising approach.
Alternatively, as a Corporate Partnerships Fundraiser, you’ll have the opportunity to build and grow a corporate programme from strong early foundations. This includes developing long-term partnerships, converting corporate interest into meaningful support, and working with businesses keen to deliver social value through volunteering and collaboration.
We’re especially keen to hear from people who enjoy building relationships, spotting new opportunities, and growing income in a thoughtful, values-led way.
We warmly welcome applications from people returning from a career break, those seeking part-time work, fundraisers moving from larger organisations who want to see direct community impact, or anyone ambitious and excited by developing new fundraising areas.
This is a chance to shape a role, grow something meaningful, and see the difference your work makes every
Call for Expression of Interest
Consultant to cover maternity leave for the Project Officer, Inclusive Eye Health Project in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
Title: Project Officer, Inclusive Eye Health Project - maternity cover
Location: Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
Anticipated Consultancy Length: Four Months
Overall objective
The purpose of this consultancy is to provide maternity cover services for a period of four months (01 April-31 July 2026) for the Project Officer, Inclusive Eye Health Project. The Project Officer leads and coordinates the implementation of Inclusive Eye Health (IEH) programmes in Matabeleland North, Zimbabwe. The role is designed to ensure effective collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Child Care, Organisations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs), and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality eye health services in the province. Since the project is implemented in all the 7 districts of Matabeleland North Province, it is practical to have this person based in a satellite office in Bulawayo for easy coordination of stakeholders and project activities.
The Project Officer is responsible for managing daily operations, monitoring and evaluating project outcomes, supporting capacity building, and contributing to research and innovation. Ultimately, the position aims to enhance the impact and quality of Sightsavers’ programmes through strategic coordination, partnership management, and continuous improvement.
Principal Accountabilities (specific activities and end results):
Project coordination
- Support all Sightsavers supported eye health activities by providing effective management and coordination to the project to ensure the delivery of set targets.
- Coordinate all OPD related activities as part of IEH project through working with different OPD groups to ensure adherence to workplans and budget for the achievement of planned project outputs.
- Coordinate capacity building initiatives for health workers and OPDs
- Support partner teams and OPDs groups to identify and develop innovative approaches for the delivery of an inclusive eye health project in the Matabeleland North
- Coordinate the preparation of activity related reports as well as quarterly and annual reports to Sightsavers / donors as may be required.
Monitoring and Evaluation
- Support the Snr Programme Officer in monitoring project implementation in the province. Conduct quarterly project visits and follow up on outstanding issues.
- Provide support to OPD groups and steering committee during targeted outreach activities and monitoring visits to project facilities.
- Support in reviewing the evidence provided by partners for the delivery of activities and ensure proper reporting system and records are kept in place.
- The position will be responsible for guiding the overall Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Strategy and use of M&E methodology necessary for attaining the project goals.
- Monitor project expenditure to ensure that it is in line with the budget envelope and value for money is observed.
Representation and Networking
- Represent the Programme Manager at various meetings and discussions at relevant government Ministries and other agencies.
Research
- Coordinate the design and conduct of patient satisfaction studies to assess the quality of services provided at project facilities.
Budget and payment schedule
- It is estimated this consultancy will take in full 4 months of consultancy time.
- A total fee of USD 2,500 per month (USD$10,000) as stipulated above will be invoiced to the Client by the Consultant upon signing this agreement whereby 100% of the total claim will be paid by the 25th of each month, subject to deliverables being met.
- Withholding tax of 30% shall be charged if a valid tax clearance is not presented at the time of payment.
- Other activity charges including venue, travel to and from the hotels to activity venues, accommodation and meals will be covered by Sightsavers.
Skills and Experience
Minimal qualifications for a Lead Consultant/ Team Members
Qualifications and experience:
- Degree in Public Health, Social Sciences, or related disciplines (post-graduate degree will be an advantage).
- Extensive experience in programme/project management, ideally in an INGO setting.
- Technical knowledge of Eye Health in Zimbabwe
- Understanding of Disability Inclusive Development
- Experience in working with OPDs groups will be an added advantage.
- Experience in monitoring and evaluation and research
- Understanding of the health system in Zimbabwe
- Experience in advocacy.
Core Behaviors:
- Coordination, networking and influencing both within and outside the organization
- Communicating – Understands how their role contributes to the organization vision. Communicates confidently and effectively with colleagues and partners
- Decision-making – Gathers relevant information and uses effective reasoning to make timely decisions.
This is a varied and involved consultancy and the above is not an exhaustive list of duties or required professional skills. For full details of the background to this work, the approach, methodology, timelines, and budget, please see the Terms of Reference.
Next Steps
How to Express Your Interest
Sightsavers is committed to running a fair and transparent tender process and ensuring that all bidders are treated and assessed equally during this process. To apply for this exciting consultancy, please read the Terms of Reference carefully. You will need to upload your CV (or CVs if you are representing a team) and complete the online Expression of Interest form (EOI). The form contains a section where budget details can be added. We are also keen to receive examples of previous similar work if possible, and you will be given the chance to reference this in the EOI form.
Candidates are welcome to demonstrate their ability to match the person specification by expanding on how their experience, training and/or qualifications might have provided them with the knowledge or skills required for the role. Successful candidates will be appointed on merit.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we actively encourage Expressions of Interest from all sections of the community. Qualified people with a disability are particularly encouraged to express their interest.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Our Second Home (OSH) is a youth movement for young people with refugee experience to build community, become leaders, and flourish in the place they now call home. Each year, thousands of displaced young people arrive in the UK facing isolation, disruption to education, and limited opportunities to belong. OSH exists to change that.
Our work begins with residential programmes, where young people form friendships, build confidence, and experience joy and belonging. From there, many go on to take part in our nationally certified Leadership Training Programme and our regular Youth Hubs in London and Bristol. With the right support, young people return as peer leaders themselves – shaping programmes, mentoring others, and helping to build a self-sustaining, youth-led movement.
We are now looking for a Communications & Content Producer to help bring this work to life. This role is about turning the energy, warmth and leadership that exists across OSH into compelling stories, images and short videos that deepen connection with supporters, recruit volunteers, and support fundraising and events.
The role (abridged - see attached job description)
The Communications & Content Producer is a freelance role, working 1.5 days per week, reporting to the CEO. You will be responsible for capturing and producing content from across OSH’s programmes – particularly youth hubs, leadership training days and residentials – and shaping it into consistent, values-aligned output across our digital channels.
This includes attending programmes to capture photos, short-form video and quotes; identifying moments that tell the story of OSH; and maintaining a simple, organised content library. You will lead delivery of a regular social media rhythm, with a particular focus on Instagram, including posts, reels and stories, as well as adapting content for other platforms where appropriate.
You will develop and run a small number of recurring content series, write clear and engaging captions in UK English, and design simple, on-brand graphics using tools such as Canva. The role also involves producing a monthly supporter email newsletter, keeping key website pages up to date, supporting fundraising pushes and events such as the Young Leaders’ Graduation Showcase, and helping amplify partners, funders and sector allies.
Alongside content creation, you will put in place light systems – a content calendar, simple co-creation processes for staff and volunteers, and basic analytics – to track what is working and refine output over time.
About You
You do not need a traditional communications background, but you should be excited by youth spaces, storytelling and social impact. You are proactive, organised and practical, with the confidence to work independently and make good use of limited hours.
You will have experience managing social media channels and creating content for an organisation, campaign or project. You are comfortable capturing and editing photos and short-form video on a smartphone, writing clearly and concisely in UK English, and adapting tone for different platforms including Instagram, email and LinkedIn. You care about quality, but you are not precious – you get content made.
Crucially, you are confident working in youth and community settings, committed to safeguarding and consent, and thoughtful about how young people are represented. You build trust easily, encourage others to contribute ideas and content, and understand the importance of protecting dignity as well as telling a strong story.
Experience working or volunteering in youth, refugee or grassroots community settings is highly valued. Alignment with OSH’s values – young people at the centre, acting with not for, leadership, and freedom and acceptance – is essential.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.

