Policy research jobs

Join us as a Public Affairs Officer to support the growth of our influencing and campaigning profile, helping to deliver high-impact content and campaigns that mobilise supporters, influence policy and raise awareness of issues that impact equine welfare in the UK and around the world.

About the role
As part of our Public Affairs team, you’ll lead on supporter content and digital communications, tailoring messages for different audiences to maximise reach and engagement. You’ll support research and report writing, monitor UK and EU policy developments, and track campaign performance to help shape future work. You’ll also play a key role in growing and engaging our supporter network—mobilising people to take action and strengthening our influence with decisionmakers.

This is a part-time role, working remotely for three days a week between 09:00 to 16:00. There is flexibility to discuss which days would suit you best, except for Wednesdays, which are required. You will be required to attend the charity’s head office located in Norfolk a minimum of 6 times per year and this will be at your own expense for travel and accommodation.

About you:

You’re a clear, confident communicator with experience writing for digital channels, using campaign technology and working collaboratively across teams. You build positive relationships with supporters and stakeholders and understand how campaigning can influence decision makers, supported by knowledge of UK and/or EU legislative frameworks. You’re organised and pro-active, able to manage multiple priorities and adapt quickly in a fast-moving environment. Analytical and research skills, an understanding of equines and the ability to speak another language are desirable.

What we offer:

• Pension scheme with enhanced employer contributions up to 8%, rising to 12% with length of service.
• Employee health cash plan to cover expenses such as dental, optical, physiotherapy, etc.
• Annual Leave entitlement of 20 days (increasing to 25 days with service), plus bank holidays, plus a Christmas allowance for mandatory shutdown.
• Paid employee sickness absence scheme and compassionate leave.
• Life assurance scheme of 4x annual salary.

World Horse Welfare is committed to championing equality and diversity in all aspects of employment and the services we provide. We actively encourage applications from under-represented groups, particularly ethnically diverse communities, LGBTQ+ and people with disabilities.

World Horse Welfare takes great pride in being realistic, compassionate and forward-thinking and the successful applicant for any of our vacancies will be expected to share these values.

In this pivotal role as Prospect Research Manager at Diabetes UK, you will lead on managing prospect research, pipeline development, and adhere to best practice across income streams with a clear strategy that focuses on sourcing prospective high value donors to fund key strategic ambitions. One in 15 of us is now living with diabetes. Together, we have the opportunity to change this for the next generation. We are looking for someone who is a strategic thinker, analytical, organised in their approach and who can demonstrate accuracy and attention to detail in their work.   Join us and be part of something truly transformational as we change the narrative around diabetes and create a more inclusive world.

Do you want to use evidence, data and insight in the context of dementia to drive major system and policy changes? Do you have experience of using a wide range of research methods and the ability to work in collaboration with others and manage projects successfully?

About The Role
We are recruiting for a Strategic Evidence Officer to join on a full-time basis, working 35 hours per week on a permanent contract. This is a home-based role, with occasional travel required to attend team meetings.

As Strategic Evidence Officer, you will gather, analyse and mobilise evidence, data and insight to help build and curate a strategic evidence base that is built on the most recent and best available dementia evidence. You will be reviewing and gathering different types of evidence to help us understand the scale and impact of dementia across the UK. You will develop actionable insights and identify and articulate implications that can be used to inform policy, practice or research solutions.

You will be able to determine gaps and limitations in the current evidence base, or spot opportunities for new evidence to be generated, articulating how these gaps, limitations or opportunities may be addressed through recommendations to the Strategic Evidence Leadership team so that they can influence for their fulfilment. Through building and maintaining relationships across the organisation, your expertise and understanding of evidence, data and insight will enable you to act as a functional expert to our people, including supporting the use of our strategic evidence base in different types of content.

In this role, you will also be pivotal in making strategic evidence everyone’s business – to our people and the external dementia system.

Interviews for this role have been provisionally scheduled to take place via MS Teams on Friday 10th April.

About you
Joining us, you’ll have the ability to understand academic clinical and care literature, data and insight coupled with a knowledge of a range of quantitative and qualitative research methods and their application. You’ll be able to explain and quickly distil complex information, drawing out key points and making clear recommendations, using your effective communication skills to write concise, engaging, and accessible evidence reports and briefings and other evidence content for a range of audiences.

Crucially, you’ll be organised and able to plan and prioritise your workload effectively. You’ll be able collaborate with other teams and build positive working relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders. Your good attention to detail will also enable you to manage projects and contribute towards departmental priorities and objectives.

What you’ll focus on:

- Accessing, managing, analysing and presenting research evidence, data and insight.
- Consolidating research, data and insight through the preparation of evidence briefs and other content.
- Curating a variety of evidence types from a variety of sources, making data and reports from it useable and accessible.
- Responsible for delivering and monitoring the delivery of evidence projects that involve internal and external stakeholders.
- Proactively highlighting evidence gaps and contributing to decision making on how we fulfil them.
- Effectively communicating and engaging with teams on the purpose, progress and impact of our strategic evidence base, maintaining strong working and collaborative relationships with other teams across the Society.

About Alzheimer's Society - who are we and what’s our mission?
Dementia is the UK’s biggest killer. One in three people born in the UK today will develop dementia in their lifetime.  

At Alzheimer’s Society, we’re the UK’s leading dementia charity and the only one to tackle all aspects of dementia by giving help and hope to people living with dementia today and in the future. We give vital support to people facing the most frightening times of their lives, while also funding ground-breaking research and campaigning to make dementia the priority it should be.  

Together with our supporters, we’re working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives. Our values make sure that our focus is clear for the challenges and opportunities ahead and remind us of what we all stand for. 

Our commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
We need to ensure the voices around our table better reflect and understand the communities we exist to serve. We strongly encourage individuals to apply who have a disability, impairment or health condition or individuals who identify as part of a minority ethnic background, as these groups are currently under-represented at Alzheimer's Society.     

Our hiring process
We want you to bring your whole self to the process. Applications are anonymised until interview stage, and we’re happy to support any adjustments. Share your feedback via our candidate survey when applying to help us improve. We may close early if we receive high interest (with 48 hours’ notice). Some roles may require a DBS check as part of our safer recruitment commitment. Thinking about using AI during the recruitment process? We know this can be helpful in many ways but remember to include your personal and authentic self too. Your voice and experience are what really set you apart. 

Giving back to you
At Alzheimer’s Society, we value our people and take a total reward approach to pay and benefits. You’ll enjoy a generous double-matched pension scheme, 27 days’ annual leave (plus bank holidays and wellbeing days), and access to a free Health Shield Cash Plan, 24/7 EAP, Thrive mental wellbeing support, and virtual GP services. Our Society Plus platform offers exclusive discounts, wellbeing resources, and recognition schemes, while our flexible working, family-friendly policies, and life assurance provide peace of mind and work/life balance. We also offer a free Will-writing service and long service awards to recognise your ongoing commitment.

Make a difference every day with PDSA  

About Us   

Join us to help keep even more people and pets together when times are tough. For over a century, PDSA have provided vital veterinary care for the pets of people in financial hardship.    

We’re now on a journey to expand our reach to support even more people and their beloved pets. To achieve this ambitious goal, we need passionate and driven individuals who are ready to embrace change and help shape a future-focused PDSA. Together, we'll build a stronger organisation to ensure our services help those who need us most for the next hundred years.    

If you're ready to make a real difference and be part of a team that's creating positive change, we want you to join us. Let's build a brighter future for pets and their owners, together.   

About you  

We’re looking for an experienced Employee Relations Advisor to join our HR Operations team, working remotely to support leaders across our UK-wide Pet Hospitals, retail stores, and support functions. You’ll play a key role in delivering a balanced, values‑driven employee relations advisory service, managing a diverse caseload and providing expert guidance across the full employee and volunteer lifecycle. Confident in coaching and influencing leaders at all levels, you’ll ensure outcomes that are fair, commercially sound, and aligned with organisational policies, legislation, and PDSA values. You’ll prioritise cases to meet SLA requirements, maintain accurate and compliant records and escalate risks or emerging trends when needed.

You’ll bring strong ER knowledge, solid case management experience and the confidence to challenge constructively. Working autonomously, you’ll manage your own workload while helping to build consistency across the organisation by supporting and coaching the wider team and contributing to the continuous improvement of HR policies and processes. Staying up to date with legislative changes and industry developments will be essential, enabling you to provide informed, high‑quality advice that supports both people and organisational success.

This is a part‑time position working 28 hours per week, Monday to Thursday, with some flexibility required when needed. Occasional travel to our Telford Head Office will be necessary for meetings.

Rewards, support and benefits    

We’re really passionate about being a great place to work, somewhere people feel proud of what they do, connected to a meaningful purpose, and able to make a genuine difference every day. Our teams are collaborative and supportive, and we encourage everyone to bring their ideas, individuality and passion for pets to work with them.  

As well as a rewarding role and a positive, people-focused culture, we also offer a wide range of benefits, including:  

• Flexible working options to support your work–life balance and individual circumstances.  

• 25 days’ holiday plus Bank Holidays, with option to buy or sell an extra five days. 

• Three paid special days off: Volunteering Day, Celebration Day and Wellbeing Day annually.  

• Generous pension options, with PDSA contributions starting at 5% and rising to 10%.  

• Life assurance providing four times your annual salary for added peace of mind.  

• AXA Health Employee Assistance Programme, with 24/7 wellbeing support   

• Retail, holiday and lifestyle discounts available through our staff Fetch benefits platform.  

• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave to support you and your family.  

• 15% discount on PDSA Pet Insurance plus access to staff veterinary services.  

To apply for this role, click Apply Now at the top of the page, create a candidate account and complete our simple application form.     

PDSA is committed to embedding a culture of diversity and inclusion within our teams that reflect the communities we serve. We aim to create a working environment in which all individuals are able to make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies and opportunities for flexible working arrangements to support team members from different backgrounds.   

   

If you have any questions or concerns regarding accessibility, please contact us and we will be happy to discuss via email or telephone reasonable adjustments that you may require throughout the recruitment process.   

   

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, adults at risk and all our colleagues and expect everyone who works for us to also share this commitment and to treat people with courtesy and respect.   

   

To support this commitment, our recruitment & selection processes are robust and rigorous. All appointments will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate background checks.   

Economic & Research Analyst (Part-Time – Temporary)

3 - 5 days per week | 12-week assignment | Hybrid – London

Harris Hill is delighted to be supporting a respected charity to recruit a temporary Economic & Research Analyst to provide short-term cover while they recruit permanently.

This is a part-time, 12-week assignment (3-5 days per week) and would suit someone with an economics or research background, ideally with experience analysing labour market trends.

The role will support a policy and research team working on issues affecting work, later life and economic participation, helping ensure their policy and influencing work is underpinned by robust evidence and analysis.

You will support the team with a small number of focused projects, including:

• Developing a Power BI dashboard to support reporting and insight
• Undertaking evidence and literature reviews to inform policy and research work
• Supporting analysis relating to labour market trends and data
• Synthesising complex research into clear, accessible summaries

We are looking for someone who brings:

• A background in economics, research, public policy or a related field
• Experience conducting desk-based research and literature reviews
• Confidence analysing labour market or economic data
• Experience using Power BI to build dashboards
• The ability to translate complex information into clear, concise insights

This is a great opportunity to contribute to meaningful research and policy work within a collaborative and mission-driven organisation.

• Duration: 12 weeks
• Hours: 3-5 days per week
• Location: Hybrid working with some time in a Central London office
• Start: As soon as possible

If you have the required experience and can start straight away, please apply. 

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

ABOUT SEO LONDON

SEO London is an education and training charity that advances social mobility by empowering exceptional students to secure roles within competitive industries.

We are a UK charity that unlocks potential and transforms careers. We empower students and young professionals from underrepresented backgrounds, bridging the gap between untapped talent and the world’s most competitive industries. Since 2000, our alumni have excelled in top global firms, proving that access and opportunity drive success.

SEO ALUMNI PROGRAMME

SEO has a long and proud history, with our first alumni cohort graduating in 2001, meaning we have reached our 25-year milestone. Our role is to nurture meaningful, long-term relationships with our extensive alumni community through an engaging and dynamic programme. This includes industry networking events, social gatherings, newsletters and communications, volunteering opportunities, and access to our talent pool.

We create pathways for alumni to remain connected not only to SEO, but also to the wider professional network, opening doors to new opportunities across industry. Through this work, we cultivate advocates who champion our programmes, recommend them to others, and actively support the next generation of underrepresented students to access sectors that may not otherwise be immediately available to them.

OUR VISION

A society where everyone, regardless of background has equal opportunity to achieve long-term professional and personal success.

OUR MISSION

To prepare talented students from underrepresented backgrounds for career success through industry-specific education and training.

OUR VALUES

Ø  Diversity: We value teamwork and champion diversity in all its forms, including diversity of thought.

Ø  Innovation: We foster a culture of creativity and forward thinking. We continuously seek new ideas to support our service users while ensuring the meaningful engagement of our sponsors.

Ø  Integrity: We act with integrity and communicate openly with all our stakeholders.

Ø  Collaboration: We provide a collaborative and rewarding environment with continuous personal and professional development opportunities for all.

WHO WE SUPPORT

At SEO London, our mission is to support those who are most underrepresented in the industries we work with, particularly individuals from low socioeconomic backgrounds. 

THE ROLE

The Research co-ordinator will help provide a high-quality in-house prospect research service to support the alumni engagement strategy. The postholder will support the charities' strategic engagement and relationship-building efforts, with a particular focus on identifying, researching, and prioritising the charities most senior, influential, and high-potential alumni.

While this role supports fundraising activity, its primary emphasis is on insight-led engagement, including the development of a strategic power list to inform long-term relationship management and future philanthropic support. 

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

· Providing a high-quality in-house prospect research service to the Alumni team and senior leaders, to support strategic alumni and stakeholder engagement 
• Proactively identifying, assessing, and prioritising senior, influential, and high-potential alumni and stakeholders using agreed criteria such as leadership seniority, professional influence, networks, and engagement indicators 
• Supporting the creation, management, and ongoing refinement of a strategic engagement power list to inform relationship-building, stewardship, and long-term engagement planning 
• Delivering a pipeline of high-quality briefing materials for the head of Alumni Engagement and others within senior leadership team
• Compiling and managing a portfolio of research materials and insight projects, including alumni and stakeholder profiles, network mapping, influence analysis, and country-specific intelligence to support engagement activity
• Recording, managing, and enhancing the quality of alumni and stakeholder data using the organisation’s CRM database (Salesforce), ensuring records are accurate, current, and usable for engagement planning 
• Supporting data cleansing and enrichment activity to strengthen the organisation’s understanding of its alumni and stakeholder community 
• Ensuring all research activity is conducted ethically and in line with data protection requirements, exercising discretion and maintaining confidentiality at all times 
• Role modelling the organisation’s values of commitment, inclusion, belonging, growth and innovation 
• Undertaking any other duties relevant to the role, as requested 
• Demonstrating a strong commitment to the organisation’s values, ethos, and mission 

PERSON SPECIFICATION

ESSENTIAL SKILLS and EXPERIENCE

· Previous experience in an educational development, advancement, or alumni office; direct experience in prospect research or insight roles is essential.

· Strong written communication skills, with the ability to summarise complex information clearly and accurately

· Excellent attention to detail, with a commitment to data quality and accuracy

· Ability to use initiative and creatively source information to identify opportunities and map relationships and networks

· Ability to handle sensitive information, maintain confidentiality, and exercise sound judgement

· Experience of accurate data entry and record maintenance, with a good working knowledge of CRM systems (Salesforce preferred) and the ability to run reports

· Strong IT skills, including experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

· An interest in, and commitment to the charities core aims, value and mission.

WHAT WE OFFER

· Annual Leave: 28 days + Bank Holidays.

· Enhanced Family Friendly Policy.

· Flexible working (2 days in the office) and a lovely office space by Borough Station.

· Benefits:

o Employee Assistance Programme

o And more…

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES STATEMENT

SEO London is committed to ensuring that no prospective or current employee is discriminated against on the basis of race, sex, gender, nationality, marital status, sexual orientation, employment status, socioeconomic background, disability, age, or any other protected characteristic. We also strive to avoid disadvantaging individuals due to any condition or requirement that is not demonstrably justifiable.

Project Accountant ​

​Are you ready to take on a new challenge with a leading charity making a real difference in brain tumour research?

​This is a fantastic time to be joining our ambitious and growing charity and we are keen to share this with likeminded and talented individuals. Brain Tumour Research is seeking a qualified and experienced accountant who is able to join our team on a Fixed Term contract (2-4 months) to support our team and undertake some important projects.

​​As the Project Accountant you will play a crucial role in helping the charity meet its strategic plans and objectives. You will be reconciling transactions between our internal records and those of our external partners, developing our cashflow model for our granting programme, housekeeping on our VAT records and more.

• Do you want to make a difference in one of the most innovative and exciting medical research fundraising charities in the UK?
• Do you have outstanding attention to detail and experience working with Access Financials and/or Access CRM?
• Are you a qualified and experienced accountant?​
• Are you able to start as soon as possible?

​Have you answered yes to these questions?

Do you want the chance to make a real difference? 

​If you are excited to learn more about this position, please take a read through our recruitment pack. 

If you have the skills and ambition that we are looking for we welcome your application. We are really looking forward to welcoming a new member to our team!

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We are asking for a CV as the first step but applicants may be asked to provide a targeted covering letter as part of the selection process.  Interviews will be conducted during the application window as appropriate, and will consist of a first interview via MS Teams, progressing, if successful to a face to face second interview, held at our offices in Milton Keynes.

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​We reserve the right to close the application window early and advise candidates to apply in good time to avoid disappointment.

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Closing Date: 29th March 2026

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We are looking for people who share our passion for finding a cure for brain tumours and who have the skills and experience to make a difference. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, and ages. We believe that diversity enriches our organisation and helps us achieve our mission. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment where everyone can be themselves and contribute to our vision.

The Volunteer and Events Manager will develop and implement a volunteer strategy and annual RLSS UK plan of events, for all Directorates, which evolves to include opportunities as they arise. To do so successfully, you will be a proactive, dynamic and experienced Volunteer and Events Manager who will lead our centralised management function with passion, excitement and dedication to RLSS UK’s purpose, mission and vision.

 

KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead a professional volunteer and events function ensuring supply and demand needs are met across RLSS UK and supporting all teams to embed a consistent and coordinated approach
• To develop, implement and oversee the delivery of the volunteer strategy
• To develop and implement effective strategies, polices and processes to engage and retain volunteers and ensure a high-quality volunteer experience at all stages of the volunteer cycle
• To develop and implement effective event management strategies, policies and processes incorporating all health and safety requirements
• To lead and continuously improve our support to volunteers across the UK and Ireland
• Develop, implement and review an innovative volunteer recognition and reward offer
• To integrate an increasing number of volunteers into RLSS UK’s initiatives and activities, enhancing their experience and maximising their impact regardless of geography and circumstance
• To increase the diversity of volunteers
• To lead the delivery and implementation of our annual National Presentation of Honours Event, annual conference and national lifesaving sports events
• Attendance at Sports Committee and Honours Committee
• Lead research speakers and topics for conferences and workshops
• Speaker management and supporting the Events Executive to send out invitations, receive confirmations and general liaison
• Support membership queries about events and volunteers
• Implement project plans for all events including liaising with key teams such as the RLSS UK communications team
• Attending and managing events on site with the support of the Events Executive
• Venue management and liaison with relevant organisations to ensure smooth delivery
• To manage your team with clear direction and a supportive approach
• To provide guidance on good practices in volunteer management
• To address issues or conflicts promptly
• Ensure appropriate financial management of assigned budgets
• Lead and deliver an annual volunteer survey and analysis to produce meaningful feedback
• Lead and deliver events feedback surveys and take the learning for future implementation
• Work flexibly and collaboratively across all RLSS UK teams and promote all aspects of the organisation
• Willingness to travel occasionally within the UK
• Ability to attend occasional evening and weekend events

Other Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead on and support ad hoc projects as required
• Contribute to the successful operation of the charity by undertaking such other tasks as may from time to time be required including all other duties reasonably associated with your role, as directed by the Line Manager.
• Ensure compliance with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018 by complying with internal information governance policies and maintaining up-to-date documentation as part of RLSS UK’s compliance programme.
• To demonstrate and uphold the Society’s values and behavioural standards at all times.
• To help create an inclusive working environment where diversity is valued, everyone can contribute, and everyday actions ensure we meet our duty to uphold and promote equality.
• Proactively participate in the Society’s equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) initiatives and training, and to promote a culture of respect and inclusion for all
• To identify new event opportunities where there is the potential for RLSS UK to raise profile and visibility in communities throughout the UK and Ireland
• To work collaboratively with colleagues from across the organisation to ensure that with any event, the wider benefit to the whole society is always considered

This job description is not to be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive. It is intended as an outline indication of areas of activity and responsibility and will be amended in light of the changing needs of the organisation.

 

PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential Relevant Experience, Skills and/or Aptitudes

• Approximately 7+ years’ experience in a volunteer management role
• Approximately 5+ years' experience in a events management role
• Experience of working at a manager level ideally in a membership organisation
• Demonstrable experience of strong project management
• Demonstrable experience in the development and implementation of impactful volunteer engagement strategies
• Demonstrable expertise in defining and driving strategies to achieve step changes in engagement
• Experience of forming partnerships with networks and other organisations which bring mutual benefit
• Demonstrable experience of positively interacting, engaging and influencing at all levels including with internal and external stakeholders
• Demonstrable experience of volunteer retention and acquisition
• Demonstrable experience of delivering events to raise the profile of a cause, retain and grow volunteers
• Demonstrable experience of delivering volunteer-focused solutions within a membership organisation
• Demonstrable experience of effectively implementing relevant processes and policies
• Demonstrable expertise in ensuring appropriate policies and processes are in place to guarantee compliance with regulatory and legislative requirements
• Expertise in developing and continuously adapting a range of volunteer training and competence assessment activities
• High level of proficiency in risk management and mitigation
• Excellent communication, engagement and interpersonal skills
• Excellent presentation, listening and negotiation skills
• Proficiency in CRM software and MS Office applications

Desirable Relevant Experience, Skills and/or Aptitudes

• Knowledge and understanding of RLSS UK
• Understanding and experience of the application of safeguarding laws
• Understanding and experience of the application of Health and Safety laws
• Project management qualification

ABOUT RLSS UK

The Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK) is the leading charity for water safety and drowning prevention in the UK and Ireland. Our mission is to save lives by being the leader in lifesaving, lifeguarding, and water safety education so that everyone can enjoy water safely. We share our expertise, skills, and knowledge to empower people enjoy water safely and achieve our vision; communities free from drowning.

WHAT RLSS UK CAN OFFER YOU

RLSS UK is a national Charity based in Worcester, and we offer great staff benefits including -

• Annual Leave based on 27 days + Bank Holidays + a discretionary day off for your birthday
• Private Medical Scheme*
• Enhanced Society Sick Pay*
• Eye Care*
• Employee Assistance Programme via Health Assured
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Howdens Sports Benefits/Perks at Work
• Free RLSS UK Membership
• Free tea and coffee when working from HQ, including access to our wonderful Coffee Machine
• Free on-site parking when working from HQ
• Company Events and more!

*Subject to eligibility criteria

YOUR APPLICATION

Please send your CV along with a Cover Letter outlining why you should join our Membership and Education Team 

Closing Date – 11.59pm, Sunday 15th March 2026

Interview Date – Thursday 26th March 2026 at our Worcester Head Office (subject to change)

Should you wish to discuss the role, any reasonable adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment process, or have any questions, please get in touch where a member of the RLSS UK HR Department will be happy to help.

RLSS UK are a Disability Confident Committed Employer and an INclusive Worcestershire Leader.

Southall Community Alliance is a charity working in Southall that is looking to recruit 
an experienced, part-time Human Rights Outreach Officer to oversee an exciting 
new 2.5 year project we are delivering to build understanding of human rights issues 
and law. 
The person we are looking for will be well organised, motivated and aware of the 
nuanced issues affecting diverse and disadvantaged communities. Their duties 
include arranging training, workshops and outreach visits to create awareness of 
human rights legislation and the practical impacts in areas with large, transient 
communities. 
The Outreach Worker will act as primary contact for the project and policy work and 
ensure good working relationships with a range of key contacts including policy and 
programmes partners. 
This post is funded by The Baring Foundation.

Family Education Trust is recruiting a Development Manager to turn evidence-led research into real-world impact for families across the UK. This is a rare opportunity to build a fundraising function from the ground up inside a respected policy organisation - with the autonomy to do it your way.

About the role

You will build and lead FET's income growth function, securing near-term unrestricted income while developing durable fundraising capacity. Your core focus is establishing a new major donor and mid-value programme and delivering a high-performing trusts and foundations pipeline.

We have streamlined administrative responsibilities so you can concentrate on what matters: income growth and donor relationships. You will work closely with our Communications Manager, who produces copy and assets for your fundraising brief.

What we are looking for

We need someone with recent, hands-on fundraising experience in a mission-led organisation who has built income, not just maintained it. Experience building a major donor pipeline is essential, along with trusts and foundations competence. You must have genuine personal alignment with FET's mission and established public positions on family policy.

The details

Salary: Up to £40,000, with flexibility for an exceptional candidate Location: Home-based, with UK travel as required Contract: Full-time, permanent Hours: 37.5 per week Annual leave: 25 days plus bank holidays Pension: 5% employer contribution via salary sacrifice Closing date: 9am Monday 16 March 2026 

How to apply

Please read the full job description and person specification (attached) and send a CV and covering letter by 9am Monday 16 March 2026. Your covering letter should explain how you meet the essential criteria set out in the person specification.

Detention Action is a small organisation with a big impact. Since 1993, we have worked to improve the welfare of people in detention centres and tirelessly campaign alongside our beneficiaries to reduce the use of immigration detention. We work on the frontline with people in immigration detention, as well as challenging injustices in asylum, detention and deportation systems in the UK.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is looking to campaign for a just and humane immigration system. The post holder will work across our communications and campaigns activities, helping to develop and achieve our campaigning goals, engaging with stakeholders and providing policy and parliamentary support. They will take a lead role in managing our social media channels and contribute to our press office function.

They will also work closely with our Casework and Fundraising teams.

The postholder will have the opportunity to develop skills and knowledge to allow them to lead campaigns and/or supporter and stakeholder engagement.

We are looking for someone who is able to develop compelling campaigns messages for a range of audiences and build strong relationships with our stakeholders. Candidates must have well-developed research and analysis skills, excellent organisational skills and be able to manage our social media accounts. Full details of the essential and desirable criteria for this role are provided in the Candidate Information Pack.

TO APPLY 

Please use the Apply Now button to upload a CV and Cover Letter to the CharityJob portal by 9am BST/UK time on 07 April 2026.

Please read the Candidate Information Pack carefully, including the instructions on how to apply, which explain the requirements for your CV and Cover Letter. We will not accept incomplete applications.

We welcome and encourage applications from people from all backgrounds, including those from minority groups that are underrepresented in the workplace. We strongly encourage those with lived experience of the asylum, deportation and/or immigration detention systems to apply.

This is a home-based role, working Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Applications are welcome from candidates based outside Belfast, provided they are resident in Northern Ireland and able to commute to the Belfast office if required.

The External Affairs Manager plays a pivotal role in empowering people with sight loss to live the life they choose. This position leads the development of policy and campaigns within the country, aligning with Guide Dogs’ strategic objectives. Working collaboratively with the central policy, public affairs, and campaigns team, as well as the country leadership team, the role builds strategic partnerships with government bodies, local authorities, societies, and other key organisations. This ensures Guide Dogs remains informed and influential on all policy initiatives affecting the organisation and its stakeholders.

The post holder will be responsible for the day‑to‑day leadership, management and oversight of a team.

The post-holder is responsible for shaping policy positions, drafting responses to consultations from councils, combined authorities, and devolved governments, and driving impactful campaigns at a regional level. A key focus is increasing the involvement of blind and partially sighted people in advocacy and campaigning.

Additionally, the role leads the implementation of Guide Dogs’ regional marketing and communications strategy across the Devolved Nations. This includes raising brand awareness, engaging diverse audiences—service users, families, volunteers, donors, and the public—and delivering integrated communications plans that strengthen Guide Dogs’ presence and impact.

Key Responsibilities

Policy Development

• Lead the creation of country-specific policy and position papers, ensuring alignment with organisational strategy.
• Prepare responses to consultation papers from devolved administrations, local government, and regional bodies.
• Represent Guide Dogs on committees, working groups, and forums, staying informed on policy issues impacting the organisation and its service users.

Public Affairs

• Build and influence relationships with key stakeholders, including elected representatives and senior officials.
• Represent Guide Dogs at Government Scrutiny Committees and cross-party groups.
• Act as the primary liaison with local government and statutory agencies.

Campaigns & Influence

• Strategically lead and coordinate campaigns at a country level, ensuring alignment with devolved policy priorities.
• Develop and deliver campaigns addressing local needs of the visually impaired community.
• Foster partnerships within the Third Sector to build consensus and amplify Guide Dogs’ strategic aims. 

Leadership & People Management

• Provide strong leadership to local staff and volunteers, promoting best practice and knowledge-sharing.
• Oversee recruitment, performance management, and compliance with safeguarding policies.
• Ensure high levels of engagement through effective communication and leadership.

Financial Accountability

• Support fundraising initiatives and monitor operational budgets to ensure efficiency and compliance.

Diversity & Inclusion

• Champion Guide Dogs’ diversity agenda, ensuring services are inclusive and accessible.
• Work with external partners to create a more inclusive environment for people with sight loss.

How to apply 

Further details on the full role are attached below. When you are ready to apply, submit an online application form via this page.

If you would like to have an informal conversation about the role before applying, or require any accessibility support to apply, our friendly recruitment team is ready and waiting to help.

As part of your application ensure you provide evidence and examples of how your skills & experience meet the criteria as set out in the attached job description. You will also be asked to complete a few job-specific questions as part of this application process, so please be prepared to write your answers to these questions.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Guide Dogs welcomes applications from all sections of the community and actively encourages diversity to maximise achievements, creativity and good practice. We positively welcome and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability or nationality. 

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are proud, whenever possible, to offer an interview to all candidates that meet our selection criteria, and who indicate they wish their application to be considered under our Disability Confident interview commitment. For more details, visit our careers site.

If you are successful you will need to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK via our digital ID checking supplier; in addition, we cannot offer visa sponsorship at this time.

Safeguarding

Guide Dogs is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk of harm with whom we work. We expect all our employees and volunteers to fully share this commitment.

At Guide Dogs, we believe in fair and equitable hiring practices. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify an applicant from consideration for a position. Each case will be evaluated individually, taking into account the nature of the offense, its relevance to the role, and the time that has passed since the incident. We encourage all candidates to disclose relevant information, and we assure you that it will be handled confidentially and fairly.

Guide Dogs follow Safer Recruitment practices to ensure we are safeguarding the vulnerable people we work with. As part of this, we require a full work history with any gaps accounted for & a minimum of 2 professional referee details fully covering the past 5 years. If you are applying for a disclosure role, please note that you will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and sign up to the DBS update service.

For high volumes of applications, we reserve the right to close adverts earlier than advertised.

Ready to take on a Project and Delivery Manager role where your work supports a meaningful cause?
 
This is a great opportunity to join a purpose-led organisation in the education and research space as a Project and Delivery Manager, supporting the delivery of important research projects that inform educational initiatives and improve outcomes for schools and learners.
 
This role would suit someone who enjoys planning, coordinating, and delivering complex projects, collaborating with a variety of stakeholders, and seeing tangible results from their organisational expertise.
If you have previous experience in project delivery and operations, particularly within a membership, non-profit, or education-focused setting -  this could be the role for you!
 
Role: Project and Delivery Manager
Organisation Type: Purpose-led education/research organisation
Salary/Rate: £24 per hour
Working Arrangements: Hybrid, 3.5 days per week, minimum with at least 50% of working days required to be on site.
Location: Slough / Thames Valley region
Employment Type: Temporary position
Duration: 3 Months approx.
Closing Date: CVs are being reviewed on a rolling basis - early applications encouraged!
 
The Role:
 
As the Project and Delivery Manager, you’ll play a central part in ensuring the smooth operational delivery of a portfolio of educational research projects, from surveys and trials to assessments and evaluations.
 
Your responsibilities will include:
 

• Planning, coordinating, and monitoring project timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Leading school recruitment and engagement activities to meet project targets.
• Preparing materials, correspondence, and project documentation.
• Supporting internal teams and external partners to ensure seamless project delivery.
• Training project staff, including coders, markers, and Test Administrators.
• Maintaining accurate records and ensuring data integrity across multiple systems.
• Managing external suppliers and delivery teams to meet project requirements.

 
About You:
 

• Degree-level education or equivalent experience.
• Experienced in supporting or managing projects within professional or non-profit settings.
• Comfortable working with large datasets and tracking multiple workstreams.
• Strong organisational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to work independently while contributing to a team.
• Interest in research, education, or programme delivery.
• Experience with Microsoft 365 or project management platforms is desirable.

 
Why Apply?
 
Join a purpose-driven organisation where your work directly contributes to meaningful educational research.
Work on a variety of exciting projects with opportunities to develop and showcase your project management expertise.
Collaborate with a passionate and supportive team while building valuable experience in the non-profit and membership sector.
 
Interested?
 
CVs are being reviewed on a rolling basis - early applications are encouraged.
Apply now to be part of a dynamic, impact-driven team delivering high-quality research projects.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

Starting Salary: £31,312 - £33,815 (including London weighting) 

Location: Romero House, London 

Hybrid working with a minimum of 40% of your time in the London head Office 

Job Profile

We are looking for an Advocacy Assistant who is keen to contribute to the work of CAFOD’s advocacy work, especially our work in Parliament. You will work closely with the policy and campaigns teams in contributing to bringing about long-term change for the poorest and most marginalised. The post will be responsible for monitoring key issues in Parliament and supporting work with the CAFOD All-Party Parliamentary Group. It provides direct support to the Director of Advocacy and Communications and ensures our advocacy and development education grants programme is well administered. You will be interested in advocacy work and have had some experience in campaigns, policy or parliamentary work, maybe gained in a voluntary capacity. You’ll be very well organised, with an eye for detail and completing tasks on time.

Key Responsibilities

Providing focused and valuable administrative support

• Developing and amending online and offline systems for teams or the Group 

• Support the teams on events, activities and projects 

• Supporting and Coordinating Supporter mailings 

• Collate relevant annual reporting information including the ECOSOC reporting.

Parliamentary Monitoring 

• To track Parliamentary activity, statements, questions and circulate these to relevant stakeholders within CAFOD 

• To support organising Parliamentary events and APPG meetings 

• To work with other NGO’s and coalitions on Parliamentary activity

Grant Processing 

• To administer the advocacy and development education grants liaising with prospective and successful grantees as appropriate. 

Communications Support

• Act as a first point of contact for any external enquiries, passing on requests to others as appropriate, and ensuring that the Supporter Relations Team have up to date information 

• Supporting the campaigns and policy team’s communications, mainly internal, and where appropriate, through CAFOD’s external website, social media tools

Financial Support 

• Monitoring expenditures and budgets

Person Specification  

• Understanding CAFOD: I understand, demonstrate and actively support CAFOD’s vision, mission and values and what we aim to achieve 

• Managing ourselves: I recognise what needs to be done and take action to deal with it

• Working with others: I help others in the team and across CAFOD to achieve their goals

• Communicating: I actively listen to others; I keep colleagues informed of developments that may affect them

• Managing resources: I am clear about available resources and how they can be best used. I am careful in the use of resources, including other people’s time

• Achieving results: I have a clear sense of priorities. I keep focused on the work to be done. 

Job-specific Competencies  

• Experience in administration and budgets in an office environment with good knowledge of IT systems

• Good communication skills, written and verbal.

• Understanding of the UK Parliament is helpful but not essential.

CAFOD is a welcoming and supportive place to work and is committed to a safe and inclusive working culture where all are 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.   

  

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.  

Come and join us and help make a real difference in the lives of the world’s poorest communities. 

CAFOD is an equal opportunities employer. Recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults