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Head of Communications & Public Affairs 

Salary: Up to £62k depending on experience
Location: Remote, with regular planned travel nationwide, particularly to London and the South, plus attendance at monthly and quarterly team meetings
Hours: Full Time, 35 hours per week
Contract: Permanent

We're looking for an exceptional communications leader to join Help for Heroes as our Head of Communications & Public Affairs. This is a rare opportunity to shape how one of the UK's most recognised charities engages with the media, policymakers, supporters and the wider public, ensuring the voices of veterans and their families are heard where it matters most.

Leading our integrated communications, public affairs, policy and PR activity, you'll develop influential campaigns that continue to strengthen our reputation, support fundraising and drive meaningful change for the Armed Forces community. Working closely with senior leaders across the charity, you'll act as a trusted adviser, bringing insight into the political, media and stakeholder landscape while helping to navigate the opportunities and risks that affect our mission.

This is a high-profile leadership role for someone who combines strategic thinking with outstanding delivery, thrives on building influential relationships and wants to use their expertise to create lasting impact for those who have served our country.

Please see below for more information on what just might be your future role.

About the Role

As Head of Communications & Public Affairs, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping how the charity is seen, heard and understood by the public, media, policymakers and supporters. Ensuring the experiences of veterans and their families remain at the heart of national conversations and decision-making.

• Developing and delivering an integrated communications, public affairs and policy strategy that advances the charity's mission and influence.
• Leading high-profile campaigns that raise awareness, support fundraising objectives and drive systemic change for the Armed Forces community.
• Building influential relationships with media, government, political stakeholders, partner organisations and sector leaders.
• Acting as a trusted adviser to senior leaders, providing strategic counsel on reputation, stakeholder engagement, public policy and emerging issues
• Leading the charity's press office, crisis communications activity, ambassador programme and external reputation management
• Developing, inspiring and coaching a high-performing team, fostering innovation, collaboration and measurable impact.

About You

Are you a strategic communications leader who knows how to turn insight into action and ambition into results?

Do you have a strong track record of leading integrated communications, public affairs, policy or campaigning activity that has built reputation, influenced decision-makers and delivered measurable impact?

Can you confidently navigate complex issues, build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and provide clear, credible counsel?

Are you equally comfortable shaping long-term strategy, responding to fast-moving external events and spotting opportunities to raise the profile and influence of an organisation?

If you're passionate about telling powerful stories, understand the UK media and political landscape, and enjoy leading talented teams to achieve ambitious goals, we'd love to hear from you.

You'll bring significant senior-level experience across communications, public affairs or policy, alongside expertise in media relations, stakeholder engagement and reputation management.

Most importantly, you'll be motivated by the opportunity to use your skills, networks and leadership to improve outcomes for veterans and their families.

About the Team

You’ll join our ambitious Marketing, Communications and Public Affairs directorate, a team dedicated to amplifying the voices of veterans and their families and ensuring their experiences influence public understanding and decision-making.

We are a collaborative, creative, and purpose-driven team that works across the charity to tell powerful stories, build meaningful relationships and create lasting impact. Together, we’re passionate about helping the Armed Forces community get the support they deserve.

In return we can offer you:

• Belonging to a team who make a difference to our community and value equality, diversity and inclusion.
• 29 days’ annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, regardless of service — plus your birthday off to celebrate!
• Opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days annual leave per year.
• Added to our free health scheme from day one, including discounts on dental, opticians, massages, and more - with the option to upgrade.
• 3 volunteer days per year to support the Help for Heroes community.
• A generous salary sacrifice pension scheme with an 8% employer contribution and a minimum 3% employee contribution, plus life insurance up to 4× salary as an active member.

Closing date: 23rd August 2026

Interview Process: Two stage process with an initial competency based interview and second round stage involving a task.

First round interviews to be held in person or via Teams 4th/7th/8th or 9th September.

Second Round in person 16th or 22nd September.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high number of strong applications.

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Job Title:  People Officer – Temporary Position

Reporting to: HR Business Partner

Salary Range: / Hourly Rate:  £35,000 per annum

Contract Type: 3 months Fixed - Term Contract

Location: Hybrid (Able to work from a London or Sheffield based office minimum of 2 days per week) 

Hours/Days per week:35 hours per week, Monday to Friday

We are Felix

We bring people together to rescue, repurpose, and share surplus food that would otherwise go to waste, turning an environmental problem into a social opportunity.

Together with 16 other independent charities, 18,000 volunteers, and thousands of partners, we are the UK’s food rescue network, supporting 1.5 million people across the country.

We‘re about fuller plates, fuller communities, and fuller lives.

Purpose of the Job 

You will be part of the People Team, providing administrative and generalist HR support to the advisory and recruitment functions, helping to ensure the smooth delivery of HR services throughout the employee lifecycle.

The core duty of the People Officer is leading in the day-to-day operation of the HR Service, including recruitment, payroll, changes in terms and conditions, absence, leavers, reporting and wellbeing. You will be responsible for ensuring all aspects of the employee life cycle are supported with.

Please note this is a temporary position to support with current long-term absence within the team.

Duties and Responsibilities

Your normal duties and responsibilities will be set out in your job description. However, the charity may require you to perform other duties from time to time. 

Administration

• Administration of HR inbox as part of a shared responsibility
• Maintain and update employee records on SharePoint and HR platform
• Carrying out and tracking ongoing compliance checks, including DBS, right to work and driving licence verification, to ensure compliance records are maintained.
• Prepare and process documentation relating to approved changes to terms and conditions, ensuring compliance with standard operating procedures and accurate record keeping.
• Supporting with formal and informal meetings by arranging, preparing paperwork, setting up and note taking
• Collecting data for payroll and HMRC and providing all starter, leavers, change of terms and conditions information to payroll
• Administration of employee benefits schemes as part of a shared responsibility
• Ensuring full probation cycle is complete on time; including but not limited to,  liaising with managers, booking and completing HR checks ins and saving complete documents to file.
• Complete offboarding including conducting exit interviews where applicable

Recruitment

• Support with end-to-end recruitment; including advertising vacancies, organising interviews and ensuring recruitment processes are followed
• Issue recruitment paperwork and complete pre-employment checks including references and right to work checks
• Arrange and deliver [IA1] new starter inductions where needed
• Administration of the Recruitment inbox as part of a shared responsibility.

Other

• Responding to managers and employees on basic HR advisory support in relation to absence, annual leave and HR processes, escalating to HRBP when needed[IA2] 
• Providing administrative support and assistance with People Team projects and initiatives as required, including coordinating training activities, updating HR documentation and processes, supporting employee surveys, and assisting with engagement, wellbeing and EDIB initiatives.

Any other duties as directed by People Management Team.

Recruitment timeline 

We reserve the right to close advertisements early and we might assess candidates and arranging interview as applications come in, so please apply as soon as possible, to avoid missing out on this opportunity.  

Due to the anticipated large number of applicants, if you do not hear from us within four weeks of your application, we regret to inform you that your application has been unsuccessful. Consequently, will not be able to provide feedback.

Would you like to be part of a young and vibrant charity that is dedicated to supporting those who have been bereaved by suicide? We are looking for a Digital Content Executive to lead Suicide&Co's digital storytelling, creating compelling content that grows our reach, strengthens our community and inspires meaningful conversations. From social media and video content to community management, ambassador engagement and lived experience storytelling, you'll bring our mission to life through authentic, compassionate and impactful digital communications.

As the first point of connection for many people, our digital channels play a vital role in helping people discover our services, access support, engage with our community, and get involved through fundraising, volunteering and partnerships. You'll also nurture our online community through thoughtful, timely and compassionate engagement, responding to comments and messages to create safe, supportive spaces where people feel heard, valued and connected. Every piece of content you create and every conversation you have will help connect more people to the support they need and the work we do.

Bow Church is looking for an organised, proactive and relational Operations Coordinator to play a key role in supporting the day-to-day life, ministry and mission of our church community.

Bow Church is a vibrant community seeking out the abundant life of following Jesus, encountering the Spirit and growing in the Bible – and helping others in Bow to come, belong, serve, give and grow within that story.

Working closely with the Rector and other leaders, you’ll coordinate the practical rhythms of church life, maintain the systems, communication and organisation that enable the life of the church to flourish, help oversee our buildings, events and governance, and support volunteers, ministry leaders and staff.

This is a varied and rewarding role that would suit someone who enjoys helping people, systems and activities work well together. You’ll need strong organisational and interpersonal skills, good judgement and the ability to move confidently between practical administration, relationship-building and day-to-day problem-solving.

This is a permanent, flexible three-day-per-week role (21 hours), including some Sundays and occasional evenings as part of the normal rhythm of church life. Salary: £19,200–£21,600 per annum (£32,000–£36,000 FTE), depending on experience.

There is a Genuine Occupational Requirement for the postholder to be a practising Christian under Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check.

For information on this and any other vacancies and to get more of a sense of who we are, please visit: www.bow.church/work-with-us

Education Programme Coordinator

We are seeking Education Programme Coordinators to help disadvantaged young people build confidence, improve their academic progress and fulfil their potential.

Position: Education Programme Coordinator, two opportunities available
Salary: £26,000 to £30,000 FTE, depending on the role and experience
Location: London, with the Saturday position based in Walworth
Hours: Part–time, Term-time only, with weekday and Saturday opportunities available
Closing date: Wednesday 2 September 2026

About the role

There are two flexible opportunities available:

Weekday Education Programme Coordinator: Working 14.5 to 22.5 hours per week or full-time, plus four additional paid weeks annually. You will deliver structured small-group tuition programmes in schools across London, support pupils and volunteer tutors and coordinate programme delivery.

Saturday Education Programme Coordinator: Working 8 to 12 hours per week, including sessions in Walworth on Saturday mornings from 9.00am to 11.30am, plus two additional paid weeks annually. You will support the delivery of engaging tuition sessions for boys aged 8 to 18.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Facilitating structured small-group tuition sessions
• Creating a positive, inclusive and well-managed learning environment
• Supporting pupils to build confidence and make academic progress
• Providing guidance and practical support to volunteer tutors
• Building positive relationships with young people, families and school staff
• Maintaining attendance records, programme information and assessment data
• Gathering feedback and contributing to programme reports
• Following safeguarding procedures and promoting young people’s wellbeing

The weekday position does not involve full-class teaching, extensive lesson planning or significant marking.

About you

For the weekday opportunity, you will have Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent classroom or youth sector experience, alongside strong group management and organisational skills.

For the Saturday opportunity, you will have experience working with children or young people in education, youth work, mentoring or community settings. QTS or a youth work qualification would be welcomed but is not essential.

For either opportunity, you will be able to engage and motivate young people, build effective relationships and demonstrate a strong commitment to safeguarding.

About the organisation

The organisation is an education charity working to reduce the attainment gap experienced by disadvantaged pupils. Through structured tuition, volunteer support and partnerships with schools and community organisations, it helps young people improve academically while developing confidence and resilience.

These roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Other roles you may have experience of could include Programme Coordinator, Education Coordinator, Programme Manager, Youth Programme Coordinator, Learning Mentor, Teaching Assistant, Youth Worker, Community Education Officer or Saturday School Coordinator.

Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client, NFP People.

Team: Estates and Construction 

Location: Remote with regular travel in the South-East 

Work pattern: 35 hours per week, Mon-Fri 

Salary: Up to £53,736.33 per year 

Contract: Permanent 

We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate employees, volunteers and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them. 

Responsibilities of our Surveyor: 

- Manage a designated property portfolio, delivering repairs, planned maintenance, and minor redevelopment projects

- Collaborate with colleagues across the organisation to identify and deliver effective estate solutions

- Work closely with Estates Support, Construction, Safety, Health & Environment, and Legal teams, as well as external consultants and contractors, to maintain a safe, compliant, and effective estate

- Assess property issues and implement appropriate solutions

- Lead property transactions and estate projects, including retail and commercial lease acquisitions and disposals

- Negotiate with agents, landlords, neighbouring occupiers, solicitors, and local or statutory authorities

- Procure and manage contractors, ensuring appropriate vetting and compliance 

- Oversee property works in partnership with retail and operational managers

- Maintain accurate records across estate, facilities management, and cloud-based systems

- Prepare regional and property-specific reports

About the Estates and Construction team: 

Estates and Construction manages a diverse property portfolio that includes cat adoption and homing centres, charity shops, multi-pen sites, and residential properties. As we expand our vibrant team, we are seeking an additional Surveyor to help deliver high-quality property support across the estate. This is a varied and rewarding role, offering the opportunity to make a genuine and lasting impact on the welfare of cats, volunteers, and colleagues.

What we’re looking for in our Surveyor: 

- Flexible regional portfolio covering the South East of England and a small number of outer London properties. Applicants should live within a reasonable travelling distance of the region

- Level 6 or higher professional surveying qualification and current membership of a professional institution

- Post qualification experience of surveying in a property or facilities management environment 

- A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle

- Working Knowledge of retail/commercial leases, acquisitions and disposals 

- Multi-site and use property management and compliance experience 

- Experience of working on and managing small building or maintenance projects up to £500k

- Ability to work within a small team and externally with professionals and third parties

What we can offer you: 

- range of health benefits 

- 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service 

- Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing 

- and much more, which you can learn about

Application closing date: 3rd August 2026 

Virtual interview date: w/c 17th August 2026

Second stage: TBC

Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. 

If successful, your recruitment journey will include: 

1. Anonymised application form 

2. Video screening 

3. Virtual interview and assessment/presentation

4. Meet the team

Please email us if you require any adjustments to be made for you to complete your application or to participate in the recruitment journey 

Location: On-site at our South London Centre

Interviews: 11/08 - face-to-face in our South London Centre

For more information, or to apply, please click 'apply now' to be directed to our careers site. 

The King's Trust believes all young people should have the chance to succeed, they are the key to a positive and prosperous future. The young people we help, face a range of challenges, our job is to inspire and support young people, to help them reach their potential so that they can thrive, and society can prosper.

We are looking for a Centre Coordinator to join our team in our South London Centre on a 12-month fixed-term basis. In this role, you will provide a warm and welcoming reception for young people, staff, and visitors over the phone and in person, so if you are approachable, passionate, and non-judgemental, this could be your role.

You will indirectly support young people by ensuring that our Centre operates safely and efficiently. You will be responsible for managing delivery space, facilities compliance and controlling office equipment and supplies. Having previous administrative experience is beneficial but not essential.

To be successful in this role, you must have a good understanding of the challenges young people within our target groups face, to assist them when they arrive in our Centre. In this role no two days are the same, you get to be involved with many different functions of the Trust and interact with everyone who works in the Centre, this is why planning and organisation skills are a must.

If you are up for a challenge and enjoy working in a team, we would love to hear from you!

What happens next?  

Please submit a CV, and Cover Letter that includes your experience, transferrable skills and motivation to work for The King's Trust! The Team will be in touch about the next steps shortly after the closing date. 

Why do we need Centre Coordinators? 

Last year, we helped more than 40,000 Young People, with three in four young people on our programmes moving into a positive outcome in work, education or training. The young people we help face a range of challenges, such as unemployment, mental health issues or some who have been in trouble with the law. We believe all young people should have the chance to succeed, and that young people are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us. We want to continue having a positive impact on young people’s lives and we couldn’t do this without the important work of Centre Coordinators! 

Perks for working at The Trust! 

• Great holiday package! 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure on the days between Christmas and New Year 
• Flexible working! Where operationally possible, our roles require a combination of office days and working from home (please speak to the hiring manager about this particular role)
• You can volunteer for and/or attend events – The King's Trust Awards, Pride, active events etc. 
• In-house learning platform! Develop your skills for your career and your role 
• Benefits platform! Everything from health and financial well-being support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas. 
• Personal development opportunities through our Networks – KT CAN (Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network), and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network). 
• Fantastic Family leave! Receive 13 weeks of full pay and 13 weeks of half pay for maternity and adoption leave. Receive 8 weeks of full pay for paternity leave. 
• Interest-free season ticket loans 
• The Trust will contribute 5% of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme 
• Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary) 

Equal Opportunities 

Here at The King's Trust, we're committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. We want to be an organisation that's representative of the communities we serve, which is why we strive for diversity of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, race, religion and sex. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone, from any background, can be themselves and do the best work of their lives. 

We are looking for people that can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation and sector, such as candidates from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds.  

We’re a Stonewall Top 100 Employer and we are an employer that is Disability Confident. Our staff, volunteers and young people are supported by KT CAN (our Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network) and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network). 

Safeguarding 

The King's Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment, we undertake basic disclosure checks in accordance with the Codes of Practice for all roles within the Trust, and for our roles working directly with young people, at an enhanced level. Having a criminal record will not automatically exclude applicants. 

A NOTE FOR RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:

We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a preferred supplier list for when we need a helping hand. We'll be in touch directly if we need you!

Req ID: 4095

Are you passionate about using research and insight to help organisations make better decisions and create greater impact? Join Shelter as our Audience Research and Insight Manager and play a key role in helping us better understand the people we support, engage and influence.

About the role

The role of Audience Research and Insight Manager is a vital role, working with teams across Shelter to develop valuable insights into our key and varied audiences, ensuring user needs are valued along with the needs of the organisation, and our work is underpinned by actionable insight. Our audiences include donors (regular givers, occasional donors, eventers, community fundraisers), retail audiences (online and high street shoppers and donors), campaigners, service users, volunteers and elite audiences (journalists, politicians, policy makers, housing professionals) and corporate partners.

Role specifics

We’re looking for someone who can lead and develop audience research and insight that helps Shelter better understand, engage and support the people we work with. You’ll manage a team of User Researchers, champion user-centred and inclusive research practices, and bring together evidence from research, analytics and audience data to generate clear, actionable insights. Working collaboratively across the organisation, you’ll help teams make informed decisions about audiences, messaging and channels, while promoting an insight-led culture, monitoring external trends and ensuring research continues to shape Shelter’s strategy and impact.

Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society.

Benefits 

We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.

We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.

About the team

This role sits in the 7-person Strategic Evaluation and Insight team which sits in the Digital and Audience Engagement sub directorate, within the Campaigns, Policy and Communications (CPC) department.

The team is a keystone in shaping and delivering the work of Shelter bringing together Strategic Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning, Audience insight and User Research.

About Shelter

Home is a human right. It’s our foundation and where we thrive. Yet everyday millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency.

We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything.

We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.

Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist.

Safeguarding statement

Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies. 

Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

Job Title: Head Chef – Felix’s Kitchen (Production Kitchen)

Reporting To: Kitchen Manager

Salary Range: £40,000 – 45,000

Contract Type: Permanent 

Location: Felix’s Kitchen, Thomas Road, Industrial Estate, Poplar, London 

Hours/Days per week: 37.5 hours per week, 4-day compressed hours pattern available Monday – Saturday operation, (mainly Monday – Friday role) 

We are Felix

We bring people together to rescue, repurpose, and share surplus food that would otherwise go to waste, turning an environmental problem into a social opportunity. 

Together with 16 other independent charities, 18,000 volunteers, and thousands of partners, we are the UK’s food rescue network, supporting 1.5 million people across the country.

We are about fuller plates, fuller communities, and fuller lives.

Our Mind Sets 

SAFETY FIRST – ONE TEAM ONE MISSION – BUILD TRUST IN EVERY INTERACTION – GROWING TOGETHER

Purpose of the Job 

We are looking for the Head Chef to play a key role leading the team at Felix’s Kitchen to continue and grow on the success of the last four years of operations. 

Felix’s Kitchen opened in 2021 and has grown its impact and output since then, to now be a one-of-a-kind kitchen producing 4.5-5 thousand ready meals 6 days a week made from surplus ingredients. 

No two days will ever be the same, we work with surplus ingredients meaning each dish is unique and based on the incredible seasonal surplus ingredients we have received into out Poplar Depot based next to the kitchen. We have a core team of staff who run the operation but our work force in made up volunteers who support all aspects of our kitchen operations. 

The new Head Chef will line manage the chef team of roughly 10 people and be working in our main production kitchen every day, leading the team from the front, setting the standards and organising the days production. 

Whilst managing, planning and leading are the core of the role it is a hands-on role working in the kitchen to achieve the daily production targets, setting the standards and cooking new recipes each day. 

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Lead the Kitchen side of the operation on a day-to-day basis, setting the prep, packing and cooking schedules for the day(s) ahead 

• Support the team from the front in delivering the days output objectives and problem solving across the kitchen operation 

• Line Manage the Kitchen team, focussed on the daily management but also working on people and team management alongside the kitchen manager

• Work alongside the kitchen management team to ensure all H&S, Food Safety and HACCP standards are met & monitored effectively 

• Participate in all external Health & Safety and Food Safety audits and carry out internal audits/checklist 

• Be accountable for the creation of unique recipe and spec sheets every day and managing the team to do so 

• Create and monitor the packing list for the packing team to produce the final meal products, ensuring accurate labelling and allergen information is given Monitorand control inbound food supplies, ensuring the ingredients are used effectively and safely 

• Maintaining cleanliness standards throughout the kitchen and food storage areas 

• Working alongside the kitchen manager on improving quality, quantity and consistency of Felix Meals 

• Ensure the team can provide a hot lunch for the staff at Poplar each day from our surplus ingredients 

• Working to support the volunteers in the kitchen, with hands on instructions and overall experience management.

Your normal duties and responsibilities will be set out in your job description. However, the charity may require you to perform other duties from time to time. 

Person Specification 

Felix’s Kitchen is a truly unique operation; we are looking for someone with experience cooking in a large production operation however people skills, working style and personality are the most important part of this role. 

Being able to adapt and plan on the go is essential, enjoying knowing that each day will require a tweak to the plan and approaching this in a posistive manner is key. Being excited by the joy and the challenge of working with surplus food, adapting recipes and plans with the team. 

You will be working with a diverse team of staff and volunteers, being open to meeting new people everyday and supporting them with your experience and knowledge. Ensuring our standards are always met but the volunteer experience is enjoyable and productive. 

Being passionate about food insecurity, supporting communities and surplus food is essential, we are passionate about what we do and even more importantly why we do it. 

Driving the standards within the team and operation whilst maintaining a posistive working environment and a culture of inclusivity throughout everything you do. 

Research shows some people, especially women and marginalised groups, may hesitate to apply unless they match all the criteria. However, we want to assure everyone that we encourage applications from all individuals, regardless of whether they fulfil every point in the job description. Your unique perspective matters to us – please apply with confidence

Essential Criteria 

• Experience leading a team as a head chef (or similar) in a kitchen operation

• Cooking in a professional production kitchen or large-scale operation 

• Level 3 or higher Food Safety Training (fresh courses will be provided) 

• Current or previous training in HACCP, Risk Assessments, Allergen awareness

• Knowledge on how to create and/or implement a HACCP Plan 

• Confidence in the ability to create recipes daily, with a base experience and knowledge to facilitate this 

We reserve the right to close advertisements early and we might assess candidates and arranging interview as applications come in, so please apply as soon as possible, to avoid missing out on this opportunity.

Recruitment timeline

We reserve the right to close advertisements early and we might assess candidates and arranging interview as applications come in, so please apply as soon as possible, to avoid missing out on this opportunity.  

Due to the anticipated large number of applicants, if you do not hear from us within four weeks of your application, we regret to inform you that your application has been unsuccessful. Consequently, will not be able to provide feedback.

Location: Field-based delivery across the Midlands, particularly Coventry, Sutton Coldfield and Birmingham

Reports to: National Programme Manager

Fees: A daily rate of £160-£200 per day depending on experience

Expected Start Date: Jan-Feb 2027

Contract: Freelance contractor

Application deadline: Wednesday 29 July at midday

Interview information: Interviews will be held on a rolling basis. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications, so early applications are encouraged.

About The Girls’ Network:

The Girls' Network is a national charity with a mission to inspire and empower girls from the least advantaged communities by connecting them with a network of professional women role models and volunteer mentors. We believe no girl should have her future limited by her gender, ethnicity, background, or parental income. Our vision is a future where all girls are supported to realise their ambitions, discover their self-worth, and shape their own futures.

We partner with secondary schools and colleges across multiple regions in England, including London, Merseyside, Portsmouth, Southampton, Sussex, Tees Valley, Tyne & Wear and Midlands. We match girls aged 14–19 with trained volunteer mentors for one-to-one support. In addition to this core mentoring, workshops, and access to an Ambassador Community that provides continued opportunities for development, career support, and connection.

Role Summary:

The Associate Facilitator plays a key role in delivering high-quality, engaging programmes across The Girls’ Network regions. This role focuses on facilitating impactful workshops and mentoring programmes for girls aged 14-19, supporting them to develop confidence, personal and social skills, and aspirations for their futures.

We are looking for an experienced and confident facilitator who can create inclusive, engaging learning environments and adapt delivery to meet the needs of diverse groups. The role requires someone who is comfortable working with volunteers and building positive, professional relationships with schools and other stakeholders.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is highly organised, reliable and passionate about working with and for young people. Delivery will take place across England, so a willingness to travel is essential (travel expenses will be reimbursed).

We are particularly interested in facilitators based in the Midlands.

Key Duties/Responsibilities:

• Deliver engaging in-person workshops and onboarding sessions to young people aged 14-19 in secondary schools and colleges, empowering them to develop personal and social skills. Prepare thoroughly by reviewing and adapting session plans to meet the diverse needs of different groups.

• Facilitate end-to-end mentor matching with young people (both in-person and virtually) and be present to support positive mentoring relationships.

• Build and maintain positive, working relationships with schools, colleges, volunteers and other stakeholders. This includes retaining key relationships and supporting volunteers to ensure they feel confident and clear on their role.

• Accurately collect and maintain records of programme participation, attendance, and outcomes. This includes logging pre-and post-programme data into Salesforce and gathering qualitative feedback from young people.

• Uphold safeguarding and GDPR policies and procedures at all times, promptly escalating any concerns or disclosures to the National Programmes Manager and/or Designated Safeguarding Officer(s).

• Facilitate the overall success of workshop delivery, volunteering, and mentoring cohorts in your region.

• Coordinate and deliver events and communications to meet regional and national KPIs, ensuring smooth operations.

• Utilise effective, high-quality workshop and training materials to deliver impactful programme activities.

• Engage in regular supervision with the National Programme Manager and attend additional training sessions and briefings as required.

• Manage travel arrangements in line with the Expenses policy, ensuring timely submissions of expenses.

Note: This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities and duties required.

Person Specification:

Essential

• Applicants must hold a full, clean driving licence and have the ability and willingness to travel regularly across the region.

• Experience of delivering high quality workshops and/or training sessions to groups of young people, aged 14-19.

• Proven ability to build and independently manage multiple relationships with key stakeholders, including young people, volunteers, education providers and local partner organisations.

• Excellent organisational, prioritisation and time-management skills, with a proven ability to meet deadlines in a target-driven environment.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences.

• Project or programme coordination experience, with the ability to manage conflicting priorities effectively.

• Experience of working towards agreed objectives or performance measures and contributing to performance monitoring.

• Practical knowledge and experience of safeguarding and child protection working practices.

• Competence in using digital tools, such as Salesforce or other CRM platforms, with attention to detail and the ability to maintain high-quality records for monitoring and evaluation purposes.

• Understanding of equal opportunities and inclusion in youth work and how they apply in youth work in the charity and/or education sector.

• Understanding of the barriers experienced by girls and young women from disadvantaged backgrounds, with a commitment to helping address these through the organisation’s work.

• Commitment to The Girls’ Network mission and keeping young people at the centre of all work.

• Ability to work flexibly, including occasional evenings and weekends, where required.

Desirable

• Qualified Teacher Status or other relevant teaching qualification

• Experience working in a charity, youth, or education setting.

• Experience of working with young people from diverse backgrounds.

• Experience of safer recruitment in volunteering.

• A mentoring, coaching qualification, or equivalent experience.

• Specific knowledge of mentoring programmes and/or youth/education services.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. If you believe you have relevant experience and the potential to thrive in this role, we encourage you to apply, even if you do not meet every single criterion listed.

We welcome applications from outreach youth workers and/or teachers/teaching assistants or equivalent roles.

Typical delivery pattern

Programme delivery is scheduled around the needs of partner schools and colleges. As a guide, most programmes consist of a series of three workshops, delivered either:

• Once a week over 3 weeks; or

• Once a fortnight within a school half term.

Delivery schedules may vary depending on the needs of each education setting.

Work will be offered on an ad hoc basis according to programme demand and contractor availability. We cannot guarantee a minimum number of programme delivery assignments.

How to apply

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. As part of your application, you will be asked to submit your CV and answer a few application questions.

Appointees will be subject to a DBS check. You must have the right to work in the UK to apply for this role.

The deadline to submit your application is 29 July at midday. Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. We therefore encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.

Training and induction

Successful contractors will receive an induction and training programme to support them in the role. This is expected to take approximately 3 days, although the duration may vary depending on your previous experience.

Training and induction time will be paid at the agreed day rate. Any reasonable travel and accommodation costs incurred while attending training or carrying out work for The Girls' Network will be reimbursed in line with our Expenses Policy.

Diversity at our core

The Girls' Network is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating discrimination. In line with the Equality Act 2010, if you require any reasonable adjustments to support you with any stage of this recruitment process, please contact the Recruitment Team.

People Services Administrator

£25,738 per annum

Plymouth

37.5 hours per week

Full-Time

Permanent

Our client is looking for an exceptional People Services Administrator to join their small, friendly and busy People Services team.

This is a varied and important role at the heart of the organisation. You will support the employee and volunteer lifecycle from recruitment and onboarding through to payroll administration, record keeping, compliance checks and general People Services support. You will help keep key processes moving, maintain accurate people data and provide a professional, responsive and helpful service to managers, staff, volunteers and candidates.

About you

Our client is looking for someone who is not only an excellent administrator, but someone who genuinely enjoys helping people and providing a first-class service.

You will be highly organised, efficient and detail-focused, with the ability to work quickly and accurately in a busy environment. You will be confident communicating with people at all levels, comfortable managing a varied workload and able to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.

This role would suit someone who is approachable, conscientious and proactive, with a positive “can do” attitude. You will enjoy finding solutions, improving processes, using systems effectively and supporting colleagues across the organisation.

What you’ll be doing

You will:

· Support recruitment administration, onboarding and new starter processes

· Communicate professionally with candidates, managers, staff and volunteers

· Prepare letters, contracts and employment documentation

· Maintain accurate employee and volunteer records

· Support payroll, benefits and contractual administration

· Carry out and monitor recruitment compliance checks, including right to work, references, DBS checks where applicable and professional registration checks

· Support absence recording, reporting and routine People Services queries

· Help improve systems, processes and the overall employee and volunteer experience

What is our client looking for

You will bring:

· Excellent administration skills

· Strong attention to detail and accuracy

· Good organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities

· Confident written and verbal communication skills

· A professional, friendly and customer-focused approach

· Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams

· Confidence using databases or digital systems

· The ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately

· A positive, flexible and supportive approach to working as part of a team

Experience in HR, recruitment, payroll, charity, healthcare or volunteer administration would be helpful, but what matters most is that you are accurate, organised, proactive and committed to providing an excellent service.

Why join them?

You will be joining a supportive, values-led organisation where the quality of their people processes makes a real difference to the experience of their staff and volunteers. They are guided by their values of Compassion, Respect, Integrity and Professionalism, and they are committed to creating a workplace where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

How to apply

If you are a confident and capable administrator who takes pride in getting things right and enjoys supporting people, they would love to hear from you.

Closing date: 11:59 Sunday 9 August 2026

First interview date: Monday 24 August

Second interview date: Wednesday 26 August

Our client is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from people with a range of backgrounds and experiences. They are committed to creating a workplace free from discrimination, bullying, harassment and victimisation.

SOS UK is looking for a Digital Communications Manager to deliver our new digital communications and mobilisation strategy, growing our reach, impact and income while inspiring people to take action for sustainability.

Why join us?

• Help shape and deliver a new digital communications and mobilisation strategy at a pivotal moment for SOS UK.
• Play a central role in professionalising our communications and digital work across the organisation.
• Work creatively with young people, students, volunteers and colleagues across SOS UK to produce dynamic, impactful communications.
• Use digital communications to mobilise the public, grow our reach and deepen engagement with SOS UK and youth-led campaigns.
• Work flexibly from home as part of a collaborative, mission-driven team, with plenty of scope for influence and development.

Role details

Location: Home working anywhere in the UK, with occasional UK-wide travel, early starts, late returns and approximately five overnight stays per year.

Working patterns: 1 FTE (35 hours per week), with typical working patterns falling between 8am and 6pm, Monday to Friday.

Salary: £44,672–£49,456 per annum, plus London Weighting of up to £3,655 pro rata where applicable. We also provide up to a 6% pension contribution and life assurance.

Contract: Permanent

Closing date for applications: 23:59 on 23rd August 2026

Interview dates: 7th September 2026

Introducing SOS UK

SOS UK is a UK based charity transforming education so people protect the climate and nature.

Our education system helped cause the climate and nature crisis, but now we’re making it the solution. We are fighting to make sure everyone develops a commitment to protecting the earth and puts it to work – whether it’s at school, university or in their careers.

By empowering students and educators to build a better world, we can transform the lives of generations to come. In just a few years we have developed unstoppable student leaders. Behind these leaders every step of the way is the SOS UK community making sure students don’t have to fight for change alone. We unite people from every background, inside and outside education, because protecting our earth matters to each and every one of us.

About the role

This exciting role at SOS UK with plenty of scope for influence and development.

This role will work closely with Campaigns and Advocacy colleagues to deliver our new digital and communications strategy, helping to professionalise our communications and digital, and mobilise and inspire the public to take time, money and voice actions that support us and the youth led campaigns we help make happen.

You will work closely with colleague across the organisation to deliver inspiring, impactful communications, driving support for SOS UK and engagement with young people.

This role would suit a mid-career digital or communications generalist, with skills in email marketing, web and social media, including short-form video (e.g. Instagram Reels or TikTok).

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A full description of the role's responsibilities and person specification, including the knowledge, skills, attributes, qualifications and experience required, can be found in the role profile.

Location: Field-based delivery across the South Coast of England, particularly Southampton, Brighton, Worthing and Shoreham.

Reports to: National Programme Manager

Fees: A daily rate of £160-£200 per day, depending on experience

Expected Start Date: Jan-Feb 2027

Contract: Freelance contractor

Application deadline: Friday 14 August at 9am

Interview information: Interviews will be held on a rolling basis. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications, so early applications are encouraged.

About The Girls’ Network:

The Girls' Network is a national charity with a mission to inspire and empower girls from the least advantaged communities by connecting them with a network of professional women role models and volunteer mentors. We believe no girl should have her future limited by her gender, ethnicity, background, or parental income. Our vision is a future where all girls are supported to realise their ambitions, discover their self-worth, and shape their own futures.

We partner with secondary schools and colleges across multiple regions in England, including London, Merseyside, Portsmouth, Southampton, Sussex, Tees Valley, Tyne & Wear and the Midlands. We match girls aged 14–19 with trained volunteer mentors for one-to-one support. In addition to this core mentoring, workshops, and access to an Ambassador Community that provides continued opportunities for development, career support, and connection.

Role Summary:

The Associate Facilitator plays a key role in delivering high-quality, engaging programmes across The Girls’ Network regions. This role focuses on facilitating impactful workshops and mentoring programmes for girls aged 14-19, supporting them to develop confidence, personal and social skills, and aspirations for their futures.

We are looking for an experienced and confident facilitator who can create inclusive, engaging learning environments and adapt delivery to meet the needs of diverse groups. The role requires someone who is comfortable working with volunteers and building positive, professional relationships with schools and other stakeholders.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is highly organised, reliable and passionate about working with and for young people. Delivery will take place across England, so a willingness to travel is essential (travel expenses will be reimbursed).

We are particularly interested in facilitators based in the South Coast of England, particularly Sussex and Hampshire.

Key Duties/Responsibilities:

• Deliver engaging in-person workshops and onboarding sessions to young people aged 14-19 in secondary schools and colleges, empowering them to develop personal and social skills. Prepare thoroughly by reviewing and adapting session plans to meet the diverse needs of different groups.

• Facilitate end-to-end mentor matching with young people (both in-person and virtually) and be present to support positive mentoring relationships.

• Build and maintain positive, working relationships with schools, colleges, volunteers and other stakeholders. This includes retaining key relationships and supporting volunteers to ensure they feel confident and clear on their role.

• Accurately collect and maintain records of programme participation, attendance, and outcomes. This includes logging pre-and post-programme data into Salesforce and gathering qualitative feedback from young people.

• Uphold safeguarding and GDPR policies and procedures at all times, promptly escalating any concerns or disclosures to the National Programmes Manager and/or Designated Safeguarding Officer(s).

• Facilitate the overall success of workshop delivery, volunteering, and mentoring cohorts in your region.

• Coordinate and deliver events and communications to meet regional and national KPIs, ensuring smooth operations.

• Utilise effective, high-quality workshop and training materials to deliver impactful programme activities.

• Engage in regular supervision with the National Programme Manager and attend additional training sessions and briefings as required.

• Manage travel arrangements in line with the Expenses policy, ensuring timely submissions of expenses.

Note: This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities and duties required.

Person Specification:

Essential

• Applicants must hold a full, clean driving licence and have the ability and willingness to travel regularly across the region.

• Experience of delivering high quality workshops and/or training sessions to groups of young people, aged 14-19.

• Proven ability to build and independently manage multiple relationships with key stakeholders, including young people, volunteers, education providers and local partner organisations.

• Excellent organisational, prioritisation and time-management skills, with a proven ability to meet deadlines in a target-driven environment.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences.

• Project or programme coordination experience, with the ability to manage conflicting priorities effectively.

• Experience of working towards agreed objectives or performance measures and contributing to performance monitoring.

• Practical knowledge and experience of safeguarding and child protection working practices.

• Competence in using digital tools, such as Salesforce or other CRM platforms, with attention to detail and the ability to maintain high-quality records for monitoring and evaluation purposes.

• Understanding of equal opportunities and inclusion in youth work and how they apply in youth work in the charity and/or education sector.

• Understanding of the barriers experienced by girls and young women from disadvantaged backgrounds, with a commitment to helping address these through the organisation’s work.

• Commitment to The Girls’ Network mission and keeping young people at the centre of all work.

• Ability to work flexibly, including occasional evenings and weekends, where required.

Desirable

• Qualified Teacher Status or other relevant teaching qualification

• Experience working in a charity, youth, or education setting.

• Experience of working with young people from diverse backgrounds.

• Experience of safer recruitment in volunteering.

• A mentoring, coaching qualification, or equivalent experience.

• Specific knowledge of mentoring programmes and/or youth/education services.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. If you believe you have relevant experience and the potential to thrive in this role, we encourage you to apply, even if you do not meet every single criterion listed.

We welcome applications from outreach youth workers and/or teachers/teaching assistants or equivalent roles.

Typical delivery pattern

Programme delivery is scheduled around the needs of partner schools and colleges. As a guide, most programmes consist of a series of three workshops, delivered either:

• Once a week over 3 weeks; or

• Once a fortnight within a school half term.

Delivery schedules may vary depending on the needs of each education setting.

Work will be offered on an ad hoc basis according to programme demand and contractor availability. We cannot guarantee a minimum number of programme delivery assignments.

How to apply

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible by submitting your application. As part of your application, you will be asked to submit your CV and answer a few application questions.

Appointees will be subject to a DBS check. You must have the right to work in the UK to apply for this role.

The deadline to submit your application is 29 July at midday. Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. We therefore encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.

Training and induction

Successful contractors will receive an induction and training programme to support them in the role. This is expected to take approximately 3 days, although the duration may vary depending on your previous experience.

Training and induction time will be paid at the agreed day rate. Any reasonable travel and accommodation costs incurred while attending training or carrying out work for The Girls' Network will be reimbursed in line with our Expenses Policy.

Diversity at our core

The Girls' Network is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating discrimination. In line with the Equality Act 2010, if you require any reasonable adjustments to support you with any stage of this recruitment process, please contact the Recruitment Team.

Contract: Full Time (35 hours per week), Permanent​

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Hours: 35 hours per week​

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Location: Manchester​

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Starting salary:  £34,220 per annum​​

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Closing date: 16.08.2026​

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Expected date of interviews: w/c 31.08.2026​

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Job ref: VA795​

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We have an exciting opportunity for a welfare advisor based within our Legal Advice and Welfare Services (LAWS) team. ​​

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About the role​

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Do you want to use your extensive welfare benefits and/or asylum support experience to help torture survivors realise their welfare rights and entitlements? ​

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Freedom from Torture is a human rights organisation that provides rehabilitation to survivors of torture. We are looking for someone who shares our passion for human rights to join our team in Manchester. ​

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The Welfare Advisor works within the holistic rehabilitation model of Freedom from Torture and provides welfare advice and advocacy to our clients, forming part of a multi-disciplinary team. You will receive, process and manage welfare referrals, and act as a point of contact on welfare issues primarily for the Manchester centre, and to a smaller degree, the​​ Scotland Centre.

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This role requires careful and sensitive delivery of complex welfare information and advice, often to very vulnerable clients. You must have in- depth knowledge of the welfare rights and benefits available to asylum seekers and/or refugees. This may include completing Section 4 applications, or appealing negative benefits decisions on health or vulnerability grounds. ​

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About you​

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The ideal candidate for the role will have the following:​

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​Experience of working within a similar role providing advocacy on a range of welfare issues to include housing, welfare benefits and Asylum Support

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​Extensive experience of working within the benefits system, including the application, assessment and appeals procedures

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​Experience working with refugees and asylum seekers and an understanding of the needs of this group and the associated support services and mechanisms available

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​Experience of liaising with external agencies and government bodies to ensure that service users are given access to their available welfare rights and entitlements.​​

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At interview you will need to demonstrate your ability to identify welfare needs and provide appropriate advice and recommendations. You will be given a case study to work through and you will be asked to share your analysis and plan with us. ​

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In return, we offer a competitive package, with a generous 30-day annual leave entitlement, and 6% employer pension contribution (minimum 1% employee contribution).​

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Freedom from Torture is committed to showing the salary for all advertised roles and not negotiating salaries for roles, in light of evidence that this contributes to structural inequality. ​

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Our policy is that all appointments will be at the start of the salary range but successful candidates will have the opportunity to move up the scale over time. The progression up the salary range is reviewed on an annual basis and subject to affordability. For this role, the salary range is £34,220 - £39,696.​

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To view the Job Description and Person Specification, please kindly see the attached file.​

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Please note a CV and a cover letter addressing the job description and person specification of the role are mandatory to be considered for the position.​

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Freedom from Torture is dedicated to healing and protecting people who have survived torture. We provide therapies to improve physical and mental health, we medically document torture, and we provide legal and welfare help. We expose torture globally, we fight to hold torturing states to account and we campaign for fairer treatment of torture survivors in the UK.​

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We campaign for national and global change, using evidence from our services and survivor voices to protect and promote survivors' rights and hold torturing states to account. We are proud to play a significant role in the global anti-torture movement. Survivors, active and empowered, are at the centre of all of our work.​

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Freedom from Torture is committed to its responsibilities under safeguarding and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a satisfactory DBS disclosure, as well as a need for full employment history and up to date employment references.​

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Freedom from Torture is an equal opportunity employer. People with lived experience of torture or asylum, from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ individuals and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.​

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We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.​

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No agencies please.