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London, Greater London (Hybrid)
£54,374 per year
Full-time
Permanent
Job description
Job Title: People and Culture Business Partner
Location:
- Preferred: London, UK; Addis Ababa, Ethiopia; Accra, Ghana; or Kampala, Uganda;
- or any other Right To Play based location (Bujumbura, Burundi; Toronto, Canada; Beirut, Lebanon; Bamako, Mali; Islamabad, Pakistan; Ramallah, Palestinian Territories; Kigali, Rwanda; or Dar es Salaam, Tanzania)
(Only candidates who are eligible to work legally without work visa sponsorship in the country will be considered.)
Contract Type: Full-time (40 hours per week), long-term engagement
Hiring Salary: This is a national position. Please refer to Appendix I for the hiring salary for each country.
Target Start Date: As soon as possible
Application Closing Date: May 17, 2026 23:59 EDT
This job advert is for an existing vacancy.
About Right To Play:
For more than 25 years, Right To Play has been protecting, educating, and empowering millions of children each year to rise above adversity through the power of play.
We offer programs in 14 countries across Africa, Asia, the Middle East and North America, reaching millions of children each year in some of the most difficult places on earth, helping them to stay in school and learn, overcome prejudice, heal from trauma, and develop the skills they need to thrive. We do this by harnessing play, one of the most fundamental forces in a child's life, to teach children the critical skills they need to dismantle barriers and embrace opportunities, in learning and in life.
This work is supported by our two global offices in Toronto, Canada and London, UK; and seven National Offices in North America and Europe.
Benefits Highlights:
- Connect and collaborate with a global team who are passionate about protecting, educating and empowering children and youth using the power of play!
- Culture premised on our Culture Code (accept everyone, make things happen, display courage, demonstrate care, and be playful)
- Paid leaves
- Competitive benefits
- Learning opportunities and 5 learning and development (L&D) days per year
- More information on what we offer is available on our website.
Application Method:
Apply with your resume and cover letter in English via the application link: https://righttoplay.hiringplatform.ca/237927-people-and-culture-business-partner/1077399-application-form/en
Right To Play provides equal employment opportunities to employees regardless of their gender, race, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation or marital status. We strongly encourage groups who have been historically disadvantaged with respect to employment to apply for positions at Right To Play.
As part of our selection process, final candidates will be required to complete security checks and Vulnerable Sector Check or equivalent criminal record check as a condition of the offer. More details about our recruitment process and sfeguarding information are available on our website.
As part of our recruitment and selection process, Right To Play uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) - assisted tools to support the assessment of candidates or applications. This may include but not limited to generating and editing of job adverts, assessment and interview questions, scheduling, translation, transcription, note taking, etc. Our Applicant Tracking System (ATS), VidCruiter, also use AI-powered ChatBot to answer candidates' enquiries. These tools are used only to assist human reviewers in evaluation and do not make selection or screening decisions. All hiring decisions are made by human reviewers. All AI-assisted processes comply with applicable privacy and data protection regulations, including GDPR and PIPEDA. For more information, please refer to RTP AI Policy and our Best Practice: Use of AI in Recruitment on our website.
We value and promote a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are committed to providing accommodations to candidates with disabilities during the recruitment and selection process, and thereafter. Please reach out to the People & Culture team by email. All information provided will be treated as confidential and used only to provide an accessible candidate experience.
Job Description:
Job Title: P&C Business Partner
Grade: 8
Reports to: Chief People & Culture Officer (CPCO)
Location UK, Ethiopia, Ghana, Uganda preferred or any other RTP based country
Direct Reports: N/A
Department: People & Culture
1- Purpose:
The P&C Business Partner drives the P&C operational effectiveness in Country Offices, facilitates organisational development and change and provides a framework for best people’s practice and quality standards. The P&C Business Partner also supports the organization in developing and implementing initiatives that encourage diversity, promote equity, and support psychological and physical safety of the workforce.
2- Accountability & Responsibilities:
Operational delivery (40%)
- Provides advice and influences action on P&C global policies, and in collaboration with local P&C Specialists advices on local policies and employment law to staff and management based in COs.
- Supports the review and localisation of P&C policies and embeds best practice, ensuring local needs and culture are reflected.
- Works with CPCO, P&C team, Global Directors of Country Offices and Logistics Manager to identity and mitigate people related risks in COs and prevent and resolve issues.
- Supports adherence to safety, security and Safeguarding policies and procedures in COs.
Employee Relations and Employee Services (30%)
- Monitors the whistleblowing line and ensures timely action is taken in all complaints received related to COs.
- Oversees and works with P&C and COs management on the prevention and effective resolution of employee relations issues and adherence to disciplinary procedures. Responsible for maintaining confidential records.
- Conducts investigations and liaises with legal firms and/or investigators to resolve ER cases.
- Identifies trends and areas of concerns based on data channels i.e. surveys and exit interviews and proposes and implements remedial actions.
- Acts as one of the systems administrators of the whistleblowing and the anti-terrorism platforms
Quality Assurance (20%)
- Drives efficiency and quality assurance of P&C operational practices in COs by conducting assessments and P&C audits and works with P&C Specialists and Country Directors (CDs) to enhance the employee experience, ensure consistency, continuous improvement and enhance People’s capacity in country.
- Supports CDs to ensure compliance and manage P&C risks as per country risk register and audits’ actions.
- Contributes to the data gathering, analysis and presentation of P&C reports, to enable decision making Identifies trends, proposes actions for improvement and instigates implementation.
Diversity, Equity Inclusion and Accessibility (10%)
- Embeds DEIA approaches in policies and processes, to create a framework that welcomes and supports staff regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, language, ability, status, and location.
- Works with the GDEIC to communicate DEIA strategy and establish measurable goals to track progress.
- Sources, develops and manages trainings and other activities, including the LMS system and the DEIA Week.
- Analyses DEIA data to make recommendations and support implementation of agreed actions.
Perform other duties as assigned
3- Scope (geographical and/or functional), Impact and Autonomy
The role has a primary focus on supporting and advising leaderships and coaching P&C specialists and managers on P&C operational needs of Country Offices. It also has a global scope in supporting the advancement of the DEIA agenda with the view of achieving the culture of One Right To Play . Consults the CPCO on complex, unclear or long term impact matters.
4- Leadership and Staff management
Provides technical leadership and coaching to the P&C Specialists in COs (10 plus colleagues), also acts as counsel of CDs and senior staff based in COs on P&C policies and strategic shifts impacting staff. Lead the P&C Global Community of Practice and the Global DEIA Committee (GDEIAC).
5- Information requirement for decision-making
Identifies areas for improvement and implements P&C solutions in COs to ensure a smooth service is provided. Under the guidance of senior P&C staff, updates and embeds policies, processes and other key P&C initiatives.
Uses the policy framework, organisational and country strategies to guide priorities. Their action is informed by trends and issues identified as a result of the analysis of People’s data reports, surveys and other sources available to mainstream processes and achieve efficiency in the operation. Policy changes are to be approved by the CPCO.
6- Innovation and Improvements
The incumbent is expected to proactively recommend improvements to policies, procedures and practices based on international P&C best practices. Working with P&C specialised colleagues introduces improvements across all areas of P&C including workforce planning, safeguarding and Safety and Security.
7- Relationships & Communications: Internal / External:
Internally works closely with the P&C global team, CDs, HQ Country Operations and Finance on the delivery of P&C annual processes and initiatives that drive improvement and effectiveness. Also, works closely with the GDEIAC to deliver the DEIA activities. Externally the role liaises with legal firms, investigators and networks.
8- Expertise (Certifications / Education, Professional Experience)
- Master’s degree in human resources management, Business Administration, Org Behaviour or related field
- Extensive experience of working at HQ or regional level on an international development organization with representation in low and medium income countries
- Experience in management of HR international operations with thorough knowledge and understanding of applicable local laws, donor requirements in a number of countries with the intention of providing similar employee experience across the board
- Experience in delivering HR services through a business partner model
- Experience advising and training P&C professionals, staff and leadership on employee relations issues and best people management practices
- Proficient in verbal and written English and fluent in French, Arabic or Portuguese is preferred
9- Core Competences
- Collaboration Able to influence and create strong partnerships with staff at all levels to achieve results
- Growth Mindset Able to introduce continuous process improvements in HR operational areas, supporting other to develop.
- Resilience Able to work under pressure meeting deadlines and delivering results through others
- Professionalism, Able to exercise discretion, maintain confidentiality and observe an ethical approach
- Management and Interpersonal Skills Excellent interpersonal skills, and a wide understanding of human relations; high level of emotional intelligence
10- Additional information
International travel including security high risk countries up to 6 times a year and extended screen time.
Appendix I: Hiring Salary for Each Country
Hiring salary is dependent on the successful candidate’s location. This is a national position and salary will be paid in the local currency. Please note that this salary will be subject to the usual deductions, including required taxes.
- Burundi: BIF 2,601,803 per month
- Canada: CAD 90,418 per annum
- Ethiopia: ETB 258,574 per month
- Ghana: GHS 15,156 per month
- Lebanon: USD 3,873 per month
- Mali: XOF 1,244,044 per month
- Pakistan: PKR 448,947 per month
- Palestinian Territories: ILS 17,116 per month
- Rwanda: RWF 2,581,173 per month
- Tanzania: TZS 7,276,275 per month
- Uganda: UGX 9,750,052 per month
- United Kingdom: GBP 54,374 per annum
Organisation
Right To Play
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Registered Charity
6 - 10
Registered Charity
6 - 10
To protect, educate, and empower children to rise above adversity using the power of play.
Posted on: 01 May 2026
Closing date: 18 May 2026 at 00:00
Tags: Human Resources, International Development, Operations, Mentoring / Coaching, Recruitment, Safeguarding, Talent Acquisition / Retention, Wellbeing
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job description
Salary: £35,668 – £39,005 pro rata
Hours: Part-time (21 hours per week)
Contract: Permanent
Location: Home-based (with regular travel across Brentwood Diocese)
About the role
CAFOD is looking for a Community Participation Coordinator to grow engagement across the Catholic community in Brentwood Diocese.
You’ll inspire and support volunteers, build strong relationships with parishes and clergy, and increase participation in CAFOD’s work to tackle poverty and injustice.
Working as part of a regional team, you’ll help deliver plans that drive volunteer engagement, fundraising, and community action.
Key responsibilities
- Deliver participation plans across Brentwood Diocese
- Recruit, support, and retain volunteers
- Build relationships with clergy and key diocesan stakeholders
- Support fundraising, campaigns, and community engagement
- Monitor activity and adapt plans based on insights
About you
- Experience working with and managing volunteers
- Strong relationship-building and communication skills
- Organised, proactive, and able to work independently
- Comfortable using data to track and improve performance
- Committed to the value of volunteering and social justice
Additional information
- Home-based with significant travel (access to a car required)
- Some evening/weekend work (TOIL provided)
- Part of a flexible regional team (occasional wider travel)
The full job description is available on CAFOD's careers page
CAFOD is a welcoming, supportive workplace committed to a safe, inclusive culture where everyone is respected. CAFOD will make reasonable adjustments at every stage of the recruitment process to ensure candidates with disabilities or individual needs are fully supported.
Safeguarding for Children and Vulnerable Adults
CAFOD recognises the personal dignity and rights of children and vulnerable adults, towards whom it has a special responsibility and a duty of care and respect. CAFOD, and all its staff and volunteers, undertake to do all in our power to create a safe environment for children, young people and vulnerable adults and to prevent their physical, sexual or emotional abuse. CAFOD is committed to acting at all times in the best interests of children and vulnerable adults, seeing these interests as paramount. Any candidate offered a job with CAFOD will be expected to adhere to CAFOD’s Safeguarding policy and sign CAFOD’s Code of Behaviour as an appendix to their contract of employment and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these documents. This post involves contact with children and young people and applicants will be subject to specific checks related to safeguarding issues. The post holder is required to present or obtain a Disclosure from the DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service).
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references, and appropriate screening checks can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. CAFOD also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of, and consent to, these recruitment procedures.
Organisation
CAFOD
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Registered Charity
101 - 500
Registered Charity
101 - 500
CAFOD is the official Catholic aid agency for England and Wales tackling poverty and injustice across the world.
Posted on: 01 May 2026
Closing date: 18 May 2026 at 23:30
Tags: Engagement / Outreach
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Brighton, Brighton and Hove (Hybrid)
£57,000 - £65,000 per year
Full-time
Permanent
Job description
Finance and Operations Director
Location: Brighton, UK
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £57k - £60k. The role also includes the potential for an additional payment of up to £5,000, linked to the achievement of agreed financial performance indicators (e.g. reserve levels).
· Lead finance and operations for an international charity transforming lives through clean energy access across Africa and Asia
· Shape organisational strategy, governance and financial systems whilst managing a global finance function across multiple countries
· Join a values-driven organisation with 15+ years' experience reaching over 240,000 people to date
A Brighton based International NGO is seeking an experienced Finance and Operations Director to lead its finance, compliance and operational functions. This is a strategic leadership role with real impact, supporting an international charity on a mission to enable people living in poverty to access clean energy, empowering them to develop sustainable and resilient livelihoods, and mitigating the impact of climate change.
The organisation has around 10 staff in the UK, with further teams across Kenya & Nepal where the key programmes are based.
Position Overview
You will lead the organisation’s global finance and operations team, ensuring robust financial governance, strategic planning and compliance across the organisation. You will directly report to the CEO as well as provide reports to the Finance and Audit committee of the board. You will manage financial systems and processes, oversee programme budgets, and lead on IT, facilities and health and safety matters. The role will also act as Company Secretary. The position is offered on a full-time permanent basis – with hybrid working available, ideally with a minimum of 2 days per week onsite in Brighton.
Responsibilities
· Lead strategic planning, governance and financial reporting to the Board
· Prepare quarterly rolling forecasts and monthly financial reporting across all regions
· Prepare year-end statutory accounts and lead audit processes
· Oversee payment processing and maintain accurate financial transaction records
· Quality-assure project budgets and undertake financial due diligence on partners
· Lead development and implementation of IT, procurement and health and safety policies and processes
· Manage outsourced IT providers and HR systems
· As Company Secretary, ensure regulatory compliance
· Provide line management to the Finance and Operations Team (1 direct report in the UK, 2 dotted line reports overseas)
Requirements
Essential qualifications and experience:
· Full UK recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)
· Strategic financial leadership experience including organisational budgeting and reporting
· Strong knowledge of charity governance and charity accounting (SORP)
· Experience preparing financial year-end accounts and audit information
· International programme finance experience including project budgeting and global financial transfers
· Experience building effective relationships with staff, stakeholders and trustees
· Some experience overseeing IT requirements, cybersecurity and digital software selection
Essential skills:
· Confident, collaborative leader with strategic thinking ability
· Strong financial analysis and reporting capabilities
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills
· IT oversight and digital software implementation experience
· The post-holder must possess sensitivity to ethnicity, and gender and will, at all times, adhere to the organisation’s Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct.
Desirable:
· Working knowledge of QuickBooks
Benefits include:
· Permanent role offering the opportunity to make lasting impact
· Competitive salary with potential for up to £5,000 additional payment
- 6% employer pension contribution
- 2x Salary Life Assurance
- 30 days annual leave plus UK bank holidays
· Work for an organisation with strong values, collaborative culture and commitment to tackling climate change
Please note the organisation is unable to sponsor employment visas, so applicants must have the full right to work in the UK without restriction.
How to Apply
If you're an experienced Finance and Operations leader with charity accounting expertise and strategic vision, please send your CV to Jamie Reynolds at Marble Mayne Recruitment or reply to this advert.
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and particularly encourage applications from individuals from underrepresented groups.
Key dates
Closing date: Friday 8th May at 5pm
Interviews: 1st stage interviews to take place week commencing 18th May, with a second stage to follow.
Organisation
Posted on: 20 April 2026
Closing date: 08 May 2026 at 17:00
Job ref: MMRW
Tags: Finance, International Development, IT, Operations, Digital, Accounting, Accounts Payable, CRM, Data Analysis, Facilities, Humanitarian Aid, Procurement, Strategy, Grants
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Remote
£18,696 per year
Part-time (22.5 hrs working 3 days per week)
Permanent
Job description
Location - Hybrid (based at home or local community) with regular travel in the South of England
Are you a communications professional looking for an exciting and rewarding new role? Emmaus UK is recruiting for a Regional Communications Officer to help support people on their journey out of homelessness.
About Emmaus
Emmaus (pronounced em-may-us) is a movement of charities that empowers people to overcome homelessness. We provide a stable home and tailored, life-changing support for people who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness. By focusing on each person’s strengths, we help people rebuild their lives and work towards the future they want to create.
As part of a nationwide network of Emmaus charities, we provide skills, training and work experience to help people achieve their goals and regain independence.
Together, we are ending homelessness one person at a time.
About the role
The Regional Communications Officer role is an exciting and varied opportunity to work with Emmaus communities across the South of the UK, helping to raise their profile and engage supporters.
You will work closely with up to four Emmaus communities to identify their communications needs and deliver a mix of activity to help them achieve their goals. As part of a wider team, you will also share ideas and build on each other’s experience to maximise PR, digital and communications opportunities.
This is a hybrid role, offering the flexibility to work from home or from within an Emmaus community.
Building and maintaining strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders will be key to this role. Regular travel to your allocated communities is essential, typically at least once a week, so we are looking for someone based in or around London. You will also attend quarterly team meetings, usually held in Birmingham, although these may occasionally take place elsewhere in the UK and may require an overnight stay.
This is a part-time role, Monday to Friday, with a minimum of 22.5 hours a week (three days) and the potential for the role to be four days a week (30 hours), to be confirmed at interview.
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for someone with a strong communications skillset and at least two years’ experience in a busy communications, public relations or marketing role. While not essential, knowledge of homelessness and the charity sector would be an advantage.
Creativity and passion are essential. You will have a broad range of communications skills, enjoy seeing your ideas come to life and be keen to continue developing your experience within a national homelessness charity.
This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity for someone who enjoys working with different people and communities. The successful candidate will be organised, adaptable and able to manage multiple projects, relationships and campaigns.
If you are passionate about making a difference and creating long-lasting impact, this is the perfect time to join Emmaus UK.
What we offer
· Salary: £18,696 (3 days)/£24,928 (4 days)
· Working hours: Part-time minimum of 22.5 hours a week (three days), and the potential for the role to be four days a week (30 hours)
· Contract: Permanent
· Pension: Stakeholder pension with employer contribution
· Annual leave: 25 days + Bank Holidays + 3 concessionary days leave
· Training & development: Individually tailored induction. Ongoing training and development
· Volunteering: 2 days allowance each year
· Employee assistance: A 24/7 employee assistance scheme is available
· Flexible working: Options available, subject to the requirements of the role
· Life assurance: Death in service lump sum of 3 x salary
To apply
To apply for this role, please complete our application form and equal opportunities monitoring form and email them to us, our email address is in the application pack.
Please ensure you refer to the job description and person specification when completing your application form. CVs and posted applications will not be accepted.
The closing date for applications is Monday 11 May 2026.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview via Microsoft Teams during the week commencing Monday, 18 May 2026. As part of the interview process, candidates will also be asked to complete a set of tasks.
If you would like to arrange an informal discussion about the role, please email us, our email address is in the application pack.
Equal Opportunities
Emmaus UK is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a working environment free from discrimination. We actively promote an inclusive culture and aim to create a workplace where people from diverse backgrounds, characteristics, perspectives, ideas and experiences work together.
We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion or belief, disability, marital status or parental responsibilities.
To ensure fairness and consistency in selecting the best candidate, all applications are anonymised until the interview stage is confirmed. This means shortlisting is based solely on the relevance and suitability of experience.
Organisation
Refreshed on: 02 May 2026
Closing date: 11 May 2026 at 09:00
Tags: Communications, Public Relations
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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