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Sahir (formerly Sahir House) is the oldest continuously operating LGBTQ+ charity in the Liverpool City Region. We are dedicated to fostering a brighter, healthier future for our communities.
We provide practical and emotional support, camaraderie and connection to:
- LGBTQ+ people
- All people living with or affected by HIV
We actively confront injustice, combat discrimination, and address inequalities. By campaigning, we strive to create a fairer and more equitable society for those we serve. Our work is insight and data-driven and our programmes are co-developed with those we serve.
What It Is Like to Work at Sahir
We want people to enjoy working at Sahir and to feel supported, valued and able to thrive. As a health and wellbeing charity, we place strong emphasis on staff wellbeing, reflective practice and work life balance.
We offer a friendly, inclusive and supportive working environment, with access to regular supervision, training and development. Staff are encouraged to build their skills, confidence and experience in ways that support both personal growth and long-term career development.
About the Role
This is a community facing role focused primarily on delivering facilitated LGBTQ+ peer support groups and wider community engagement activity. You will create and sustain safe, inclusive spaces where LGBTQ+ people can connect, build resilience and feel heard.
Alongside regular peer support delivery, you will support outreach, workshops and project specific activity in response to community need and strategic priorities. The role includes active promotion of groups and proactive engagement with under-represented and marginalised LGBTQ+ communities.
What We Are Looking For
We are looking for someone who brings:
- A genuine commitment to LGBTQ+ wellbeing and community empowerment.
- Experience of facilitating groups, engagement or community activity, or transferable experience that demonstrates these skills.
- Strong communication and relationship building skills.
- A willingness to work some evenings and occasional weekends.
- A relevant qualification at NVQ Level 3 or above in social work, health, education or similar is desirable, but equivalent experience and a commitment to learning are equally valued.
We are particularly keen to receive applications from people with lived experience of the issues affecting LGBTQ+ communities, and from those whose voices are under-represented within the sector.
Equality, Inclusion and Accessibility
Sahir is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation or age.
Lived experience is valued at Sahir, but it is not a requirement. We are interested in people who share our values and want to contribute positively to our communities.
You do not need to meet every requirement listed to apply. If you feel aligned with our values and excited by the role, we encourage you to apply.
We are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process.
Sahir stands as the oldest LGBTQ+ charity in the Liverpool City Region. We’re also a proud support organisation for people living with HIV.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Vacancy
Islamic Relief Worldwide (IRW) is a faith-based humanitarian relief and development organisation working to save and transform the lives of some of the world’s most vulnerable people. Established in 1984, with an active presence in over 45 countries, we strive to make the world a better and fairer place for those affected by poverty, conflict and natural disasters. IRUK’s focus is strengthening effective funding, mobilising for change through advocacy and awareness-raising, and strengthening programme development and delivery. IRUK works with various partners and institutions, from governments, non-governmental organisations and local authorities to grassroots communities.
Islamic Relief UK (IRUK) is recruiting for the position of ‘Digital Product Specialist’ on a permanent, full-time basis, to be based from its Waterloo Office, London. The organisation is currently operating to a hybrid working model.
Job Purpose:
- Manage the digital assets of Islamic Relief UK, particularly the website, ensuring that it operates in an optimal manner.
- Manage the development, evolution and/or integration of digital assets, e.g. digital giving platforms and digital events management systems.
- Ensure all development projects have well considered user interfaces and provide an optimal user experience.
- Provide the Digital Marketing team support with technical SEO, email marketing, and tracking/reporting across key digital marketing platforms.
The successful candidate must have:
- Proven record of excellent people and interpersonal skills with strong communication skills at individual and group levels.
- Experience of managing web development projects
- Experience of working with internal clients and diverse teams
- Experience of delivering with a marketing budget and using resources effectively to successfully balance creative aspirations with limited financial and other resources
- An academic qualification at degree level or equivalent experience/qualification in a digital/developer related field
- A comprehensive knowledge of CMSs, preferably WordPress
- Working knowledge of PHP, HTML, CSS, SQL and JavaScript and version controlling with Git
- Experienced in interpreting data from Google Analytics, Google Search Console and other analytic platforms
- In-depth understanding of UX and UI in the context of web design
- Knowledge and understanding of implementing technical SEO
- Commercially aware, with good understanding of budget management
- Ability to communicate technical information and requirements to non-technical management and internal stakeholders
- Experienced in working from wireframes and written design briefs to build mobile responsive solutions
- An aptitude for managing short-term projects effectively
- An understanding of marketing trends and the charity market
For more information, please click on the Documents tab above to view the full Job Description.
If you are talented, reliable, service-minded, resilient and a highly motivated professional looking for a meaningful career, with a strong commitment to IRW’s mission and values of sincerity, excellence, compassion, social justice and custodianship, please apply by completing our online application form.
For more information on the excellent company benefits we offer our employees, please visit our website.
PLEASE NOTE: Interviews are expected to take place on an ongoing basis until a suitable appointment is made. Therefore, we may close the advert sooner than the advertised date.
Pre-employment Checks:
Any employment with Islamic Relief will be subject to the following checks:
- screening clearance
- proof of eligibility to live and work within the UK
- receipt of satisfactory references
Please note, for UK-based roles, we are only able to accept applications from candidates who are eligible to work in the UK. We are unable to progress applications which would require sponsorship.
Our values and commitment to safeguarding
IRW is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom IRW engages. IRW expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.
The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records checks. IRW 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 these recruitment procedures.
Islamic Relief is an equal opportunities employer
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We’re looking for a new Senior Development Coach to join us for this national role, with an initial focus on the north of England, and some travel across the UK to support centres as needed.
This is an exciting opportunity to use your extensive coaching experience to invest in newer coaches and support new Spear Centres as we grow nationally, as well as work directly with 16–24-year-olds, equipping them with the confidence, mindset and skills they need to move into sustainable employment.
For more details, please see the Application pack.
With young people, with organisations, for society.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
ABOUT BRIGHTPIP
BrightPIP (Brighton Parent/Infant Psychological Therapy) is a specialist infant mental health charity supporting babies aged 0–2 and their families across Brighton & Hove and Sussex. We provide early therapeutic intervention to strengthen relationships and prevent cycles of intergenerational trauma.
We are a small, friendly and growing charity, supported by a dedicated clinical team and Trustee Board. As we expand to support up to 250 families per year, we are strengthening our operational and coordination capacity.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are seeking a warm, organised and proactive Project Coordinator to support the smooth running of BrightPIP’s services and internal operations. This role sits at the heart of the charity, ensuring families experience a clear and supportive journey, clinicians are well supported, and systems run calmly and efficiently.
You will coordinate key operational processes including referrals and triage, safeguarding documentation, audit and impact data, training administration, and NHS and Local Authority liaison. You will also provide project administrative support and work closely with clinicians, referrers, partner organisations and trustees.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys bringing order to complexity, supporting people, and keeping systems running well in a small, dynamic organisation. The role will evolve as the charity grows, offering opportunities to shape and improve processes and support new projects.
You will report to the Clinical Director and work closely with the clinical team, fundraiser and trustees.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Coordinate referrals, triage processes and care pathways
- Induction of new members of staff and trainees
- Act as a first point of contact for families, referrers and partners
- Support clinicians with scheduling, safeguarding processes and documentation
- Maintain accurate records, data systems and audit processes
- Support delivery of training and consultation
- Liaise with NHS, local authority and community partners
- Support data collection and information gathering to inform reporting for trustees, commissioners and funders
- Provide project and administrative support across the charity
ABOUT YOU
Do you have the exceptional qualities and skills we are looking for? A key ingredient is that you are a ‘people’ person, able to communicate well and build rapport quickly. You will be seen by others as caring, trusted and reliable.
You will have experience in coordination, administration or project support, ideally with experience of working within the charity or not-for-profit or healthcare sector. You will be someone who is as passionate as we are about giving all babies the best start in life. Whatever your work experiences, it is essential that you are able to learn quickly how best to support our small and dedicated team of clinicians.
You will work closely with and report to our clinical director but also be able to take the ball and run with it. The mission of this post is that it develops with our service and in time you would become the main point of liaison for the charity.
Do you….?
· Solve practical and logistical problems and make things work more efficiently
· Love a good process because it makes us consistently brilliant
· Delight in planning, organizing, and executing projects from beginning to end
· Get excited by new challenges, big or small – they are opportunities to learn, grow and contribute
· Have brilliant attention to detail, and also know when ‘good enough’ is good enough
· Say “I’ve got this” and mean it
If so, please apply, we would love to hear from you.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Being part of a pioneering, highly specialist team who are passionate about our mission and supportive of each other
- Flexible, family-friendly working, with hybrid working
- Opportunity to shape and grow with the role as the charity expands
- CPD and development opportunities
HOW TO APPLY
Please submit:
· Your CV
· A short supporting statement explaining why you are interested in the role and how your experience meets the person specification
Interviews: Interviews will be held week commencing 2nd February 2026.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Applicants must be located within 2 hours travelling distance of Cambridge City.
The Charity and Our Vision.
For over 15 years, Scotty's Little Soldiers has been supporting children and young people who have been bereaved of a parent who served in the British Armed Forces. We are about to embark on an exciting journey which will see the charity evolve to support anyone affected by a military-connected bereavement and ultimately empower a community of more than 25,000 bereaved individuals and their families by 2035.
Founded in 2010 by Nikki Scott following the death of her husband, Corporal Lee Scott, the charity currently offers a unique blend of emotional, practical, and educational support to over 750 young people.
We are proud of our vibrant, non-traditional culture, which puts the needs of bereaved children and young people at the heart of everything we do. We embrace innovative approaches, are committed to creating smiles and believe in the power of community, resilience, and connection.
Role Mission.
To ensure Scotty’s delivers high-quality, consistent, and scalable support to those affected by military-connected bereavement, by leading all aspects of service delivery.
You’ll own the structure, systems, standards, and team needed to deliver support across all four Family Programmes (SMILES, SUPPORT, STRIDES, and the planned START programme) and help ensure our support reaches the growing number of families who need us.
The key responsibilities of this role are:
Programme Operations & Service Infrastructure
- Overall accountability for the service provided to the bereaved military community.
- Leading, and working closely with, the Head of each delivery Programme to ensure all activities are impactful and meeting the needs of our community.
- Mapping and maintaining the full beneficiary journey across all programmes and cohorts (CYP and adult).
- Developing our first adult focused services and building them in line with the charity’s long-term vision to be supporting more than 25k bereaved people by 2035.
- Being the link between our service delivery and both internal and external technology partners to ensure our systems match, and meet the needs of, our processes.
- Alongside our Operations Team, lead the scoping of a full future CRM (Salesforce) rebuild and related beneficiary tech interfaces such as websites, future app development etc.
- Oversee the design of a 2026 ‘light’ CRM phase to support individual adult service delivery.
- Ensure that lived experience remains at the heart of our services.
- Accountability for Safeguarding within the organisation.
Team Leadership
- Support Programme Leads (e.g. Heads of START, SMILES, SUPPORT), providing direction and support as well as ensuring clarity of ownership and goals.
- Create a strong, empowering culture within the service (Families) team, aligned with The Scotty’s Way and shared leadership philosophy.
- Work with our Head of People to oversee service recruitment and onboarding.
Quality, Measurement & Improvement
- Define and embed service-level Success Measures (KPIs) across all activities ensuring we know what success looks like for all our activities.
- Collaborate with the Head of Research & Impact to ensure data collection is usable and meaningful.
External Partnerships & Collaborations
- Proactively develop senior-level partnerships with other military and bereavement charities, Armed Forces support organisations, and relevant service providers and stakeholders.
- Explore and propose strategic collaborations where they strengthen the support we offer to families.
- Ensure the new START (single point of contact) Programme becomes an active network-builder in the space.
- Represent Scotty’s externally at events, conferences, meetings etc within the sector.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Act as a key link to Outreach and Fundraising — providing insight and service stories to fuel content.
- Work with the Ops team to align delivery processes with systems, IT, and compliance.
- Support bid development and reporting for funders by sharing service insight and outcomes.
The 30-day goals for this role are:
- Build a deep understanding of Scotty’s mission, our audience, the services we provide, and strategic direction.
- Spending time with the Families Team and understanding everyone’s role within the charity.
- Understands the ‘as-is’ current situation for the charity’s service delivery.
- Start to document gaps, delivery inconsistencies, opportunities, risks etc.
- Understand the landscape we operate in, particularly the military and bereavement charitable environment.
- Fully align with the operating rhythm of the charity, leading team meetings, holding 1:1s, ownership of relevant OKRs, etc.
The 60-day goals for this role are:
- Has met with counterparts at key partner organisations.
- Has highlighted key organisations not currently partnered with to meet.
- Created a stakeholder holder engagement map for our service delivery.
- Visually mapped existing beneficiary journeys across our four Programmes.
- Began work (with Ops) on requirements for initial-phase CRM for adult services.
- Fully aligned plans and goals with existing Programme Heads, incoming Head of START Programme, and incoming Head of Research & Impact.
- Held one in-person session with Families team.
The 90-day goals for this role are:
- Visually mapped year one of adult services plus any proposed changes to existing services to create a final 2026/27 service ‘to-be’.
- Planned the launch of our new START navigating entitlements casework Programme
- Development underway of ‘Light’ CRM to launch adult services having supplied detailed brief.
- Taken full accountability for the success of our Family Programmes and associated impact.
- Attended 2-3 sector group meetings representing Scotty’s solo.
- Developed a stakeholder holder engagement plan with Head of PR & Comms.
About You
Must-Have
Senior experience in service delivery, operations, or programme leadership
Strong skills in team leadership and service system design
Ability to turn strategy into operational structure and rhythm
Confident working cross-functionally and building external partnerships
Nice-to-Have
Experience working with or supporting Armed Forces families
Familiarity with CRM system scoping and procurement
Experience launching new services or scaling delivery teams
Background in bereavement or mental health support
Additional Information
· The role may require occasional evening or weekend work
· Enhanced DBS check required
· Travel will be required to events and team training days
The Scotty’s Way
At Scotty’s, our personal performance is only 50% of what success looks like. Our culture is equally important. When you join our team, you sign up to The Scotty’s Way, rooted in our four core values:
1. Families Come First
2. Everyone a Supporter, Every Supporter a VIP
3. Love What You Do
4. Remember, Every Day
Our values are further supported by our four non-negotiable behaviours of Show Respect, Speak Up, Take Ownership and Actively Collaborate. We are looking for an individual who embodies these values and behaviours.
When Applying:
Please submit your CV, along with a covering letter detailing your experience and what excites you about this role. Please ensure you clearly annotate which role you are applying for in the email title. Closing date: Friday 16th January. Due to resource and time constraints, we are unfortunately unable to provide feedback for every application received and will only contact candidates shortlisted for interview.
Thank you for your interest in joining our team, we are an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees are treated with respect and given equal opportunities for employment and advancement.
We do not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability or any other protected characteristic.
We encourage all qualified individuals to apply for employment within our charity, and we provide a fair and inclusive recruitment process for all candidates.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Primary Purpose:
The Head of Services is a key member of Age UK Cheshire’s Senior Leadership Team, designated Safeguarding Lead, and leads all aspects of the organisation’s service operations.
Following the successful integration of existing services, this role will work closely with a supportive CEO and board on the next phase of development of our new organisation, building on the strong history and reputation of two charities, to meet the needs of a growing ageing population across Cheshire.
The successful candidate will understand the strategic need to combine impactful data with storytelling, influencing internal and external stakeholders to join us in our mission.
The role involves representing Age UK Cheshire externally, championing the voices of older people, to influence decision makers and commissioners to help ensure older people aren’t forgotten in a challenging funding environment.
Additional Information:
Rising poverty, digital exclusion and rural isolation are creating a perfect storm of loneliness for thousands of older people. Age UK Cheshire is a local, independent charity dedicated to supporting older people across the whole of Cheshire. We offer a lifeline for people in later life to access the information and support they need.
If you embody our values of respectful, honest and person centred, and are passionate about supporting those who built the world we now live in, we’d love to hear from you.
You’ll be joining Age UK Cheshire at a pivotal time following the merger of Age UK Cheshire and Age UK East Cheshire in July 2024. Following the successful integration of existing services, you’ll work closely with a supportive CEO and board on the next phase of development of our new organisation, building on the strong history and reputation of two charities, to meet the needs of a growing ageing population across Cheshire.
You’ll have a strategic vision for developing and future proofing services, whilst staying close to operational realities. You will lead the delivery of measurably impactful services, and ensure our resources are directed where they can make the greatest difference for older people across Cheshire.
You’ll understand the strategic need to combine impactful data with storytelling, influencing internal and external stakeholders to join us in our mission.
You’ll represent Age UK Cheshire externally, championing the voices of older people, to influence decision makers and commissioners to help ensure older people aren’t forgotten in a challenging funding environment. You’ll build strong relationships and partnerships across the local authorities, NHS, and voluntary sectors.
This is also a people leadership role. You'll develop and manage a team, creating a high-performing culture where accountability and support go hand in hand. You'll role-model best practice, share knowledge freely, challenge constructively, and coach colleagues to develop their own approach.
This role offers a unique chance for an experienced service-delivery leader to shape the future of a respected local charity, drive innovation and impact — in a supportive, values led culture with an ambitious and passionate team.
Together we can make Cheshire a place where older people are not only seen, but respected and valued every day.
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Title: Head of Programmes
Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer
Salary Range £45,000-£51,000
Location: London, UK (with travel)
Contract type: Permanent contract
The Democratic Progress Institute (DPI) is an independent non-governmental organisation established in consultation with international experts in conflict resolution and democratic advancement. DPI seeks to promote peace and democracy building through strengthened public dialogue and engagement.
Overall Purpose of the Position
The Head of Programmes is responsible for overseeing the implementation of the organisations’ project activities and leads the DPI Programmes team, also ensuring a close working relationship with Finance, Fundraising and Operations colleagues. The role works with the CEO on operational, fundraising, strategic and monitoring levels and also involves representing DPI at external meetings and events as needed.
Project Management
- Coordinates the day-to-day operational management of the DPI’s programmes, including the implementation of activities and financial matters– in close coordination with relevant colleagues.
- Monitors the implementation of project activities and ensures compliance with the strategic framework as well as internal procedures and policies including financial and administrative.
- Facilitates programmes and events meetings (including designing the agenda and overseeing the organisation and preparation of materials)
- Manages performance of programmes’ team both Türkiye and UK.
- Organises regular meetings with the Programmes team to ensure project plan is on -track.
- Keeps an up-to-date overview of programme delivery, reports any challenges, and suggests solutions to the CEO.
- Builds project budgets with Finance, monitors project expenditures, develops financial strategies and addresses financial challenges.
- Monitors the political and security situation in Türkiye and the wider regions, developments relating to the conflict and impact on the project.
Reporting
- Works closely with the Funding and Development Manager to ensure timely delivery and monitoring of contractual reports, including interim and final reports to donors.
- Ensures that projects are implemented and reported in a timely and qualitative manner.
· Follows up with the team and gathers the reporting of meetings.
· Oversees deliverables and performance of the M&EE and Communications consultants.
Network
- Represents and promotes DPI’s work in varied contexts and maintains relationships with external stakeholders in Türkiye and in Europe such as political party representatives.
- Builds and maintains relationships with partners and donors alongside the Funding and Development Manager when needed.
- Carries out frequent visits to Türkiye and maintains a good working knowledge of the facts on the ground when needed.
Project Development
- Translates strategy into operational objectives and develops project/fundraising proposals including concept notes and narrative project proposals in conjunction with Funding and Development Manager.
- Identifies operational developments needs and develops corresponding opportunities and initiatives.
· Supports the CEO in strategic developments related to the project.
Key Experience/Technical Competencies/Knowledge required for the position.
The successful candidate should have the following
§ A postgraduate degree in Political Science, Law, Conflict Resolution, International Relations, or a related discipline is highly desirable.
§ At least 8-10 years’ experience in project management in charity or NGO setting.
§ Experience directly managing a team including remotely.
§ Strong experience of EU funding streams, rules and regulations and knowledge of government grant processes
§ Strong organisational and planning skills.
§ Critical and strategic thinking skills.
§ Experience in research and complex information analysis.
§ Knowledge of Türkiye political situation (desirable).
§ Strong writing and oral skills in English.
§ Knowledge/experience of and commitment to peace-making/humanitarian field.
§ Understands and respects confidentiality terms.
§ Ability to manage under tight deadlines and in high-pressure environments
§ A DBS certificate is preferable.
Interpersonal Skills needed for the position
§ Multi-tasker
§ Extremely reliable
§ Flexible and able to take initiative
§ Self-learner
§ Strong team player
§ Confidentiality
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis with the final deadline set as the 19th of January 2026
The successful candidate should have the right to work in the United Kingdom
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
DPI is committed to Equal Opportunities and Cultural Diversity.
DPI SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT
DPI maintains zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse. All employment offers are conditional upon the receipt of satisfactory references and the signing of our code of conduct with a particular focus on Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Executive Officer to CEO leads the effective running of the CEO’s office, providing strategic project management, coordination of leadership priorities, and hands-on delivery across strategy development, planning and governance.
This is a pivotal role within War Child, sitting at the heart of the organisation’s leadership and governance. Working closely with the CEO, Leadership Group, Chair and Board of Trustees, the Executive Officer to CEO plays a key role in enabling effective decision-making, organisational oversight and delivery of War Child’s ambitions for children.
Reporting to the CEO and acting as a trusted representative of their office, you will be an energetic, highly organised self-starter with the judgement and confidence to balance strategic coordination with high-quality executive support. The role combines project leadership, organisational planning and culture-focused initiatives with hands-on executive assistance.
As Company Secretary, you will also support excellence in governance by ensuring War Child meets its statutory and regulatory obligations, including compliance and reporting to the Charity Commission, Companies House and the Fundraising Regulator.
This is a hybrid role, with two days per week expected in the London office and up to three days per week working remotely. Occasional additional office attendance may be required to support meetings or key organisational activity.
If you share our values and believe that children’s lives should not be torn apart by war, we want to hear from you.
Below are some of the experiences and qualities we’re looking for. You can read the full job advert on our website.
- Experienced in providing high-level executive support at C-suite level, and in supporting a Board and/or charity governance processes, including the drafting of high-quality minutes, reports and formal papers.
- Possess strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the confidence and sensitivity to engage effectively with senior internal and external stakeholders, and to represent the CEO with professionalism, discretion and sound judgement.
- Exceptionally organised with the ability to manage competing priorities and produce high-quality outputs to tight deadlines
- Experience of supporting or coordinating organisational strategy development, planning or review processes, or similar organisation-wide initiatives.
- Able to bring experience and learning from a range of dynamic projects, programmes or campaigns, applying best practice to improve ways of working and outcomes.
- Demonstrates strong end-to-end project management capability, with the ability to introduce clear, methodical and proportionate approaches that maximise efficiency and organisational impact.
- Comfortable working in a creative, fast-paced environment, with an interest in storytelling, communications and fundraising-led work.
- Highly resilient, with the ability to bring clarity, structure and momentum when working in ambiguous or evolving circumstances, and to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously.
- Highly proficient in Microsoft Office applications, with superb document, spreadsheet and presentation skills (including Word, Excel and PowerPoint / Canva).
- Able to exercise sound judgement in relation to competing priorities, making decisions and recommendations where solutions are not always obvious and initiative, discretion and prudence are required.
What we can offer you
At War Child, we genuinely value different ways of working. From day one, we’re open to discussing flexible options, including hybrid working and flexible hours. Our goal is to support our employees to do their best work while ensuring we continue to deliver for children affected by conflict. Some of our benefits include:
- Flexible working culture and flexible public holidays
- 28 days annual leave (pro-rata), plus bank holidays, which increases by one day per year on your work anniversary, up to a maximum of 33 days.
- Pension - 5% employer contribution (increasing to 6% after one year’s service), with minimum employee contribution.
- Health and wellbeing - employees may take advantage of a healthcare cash plan, a GP 24/7 helpline, cancer cover, and a range of wellbeing initiatives and training. All employees have access to free, confidential one-to-one wellbeing consultations with trained counsellors.
This role offers an incredible opportunity to make a tangible difference at a time of unprecedented need. Join us in standing up for children affected by war and help create a future where no child’s life is torn apart by conflict.
No child should be a part of war. Ever.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Family Support Worker – Thames Valley
£24,000 pa + Company Car and benefits (including 25 days annual leave, reward scheme and pension)
Thames Valley and surrounding areas.
Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity is going through an exciting time where we are growing, with the aim of reaching more families in need.
About the role:
We are looking to appoint a Family Support Worker to deliver a high-quality family support service as part of our Thames Valley Care Team.
Reporting to the Family Support Manager of the Thames Valley Care Team and working in partnership with health, education and social care professionals, you will take responsibility for providing needs-led emotional, social and practical support to families where a child/young person has a life threatening or terminal illness.
Having worked in a stressful and emotional environment you have a genuine interest in building supportive relationships and helping people; and having provided bereavement support to families, you understand processes of grief, loss and change - and how best to help others deal with its impact.
This role covers Thames Valley and surrounding areas. The role does require travel, however you have the freedom to plan your own diary around the demands of both the families you are working with, your team, and also any personal appointments you may need to attend.
What we’re looking for:
· An experienced child health, education or social care professional - applications will be particularly welcome from those who have worked in a community environment and those with a recognised qualification in education, health or social care
· A warm, inclusive approach to achieving goals quickly and correctly
· Practiced in child protection, information sharing and the rules around data protection - you lead by example, drawing on your own professional experience and working within established guidelines
· Practical and people-oriented - you will thrive working at a fast pace whilst maintaining accuracy and be a confident user of IT (including MSOffice)
· A persuasive and open communicator - you will work collaboratively with your team and volunteers to ensure delivery of a high-quality service and support fundraising colleagues by writing case studies and family updates
· A practical knowledge of diversity issues affecting children, young people and their families – aware that being responsive to others needs and concerns, is essential.
What we offer:
We are a Best Companies Two-Star rated organisation, an outstanding place to work! We have a range of fantastic benefits that we offer our employees, including:
· Flexible working hours to balance home and working life
· Employee Assistance Programme with access to remote GP, counselling, physiotherapy, resources to support your mental health and financial wellbeing, as well as a 24/7 helpline via Help@Hand
· Company car for front line care posts
· 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays – rising to 26 days after 1 year, 27 days after 5 years and 30 days after 11 years, with an additional 5 years to use in your 10th or 20th year of service (pro rata for part time)
· Time off in Lieu
· Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme, and other rewards and discounts
· Bike to work, season ticket loan and payroll giving schemes
· A recommend a friend recruitment bonus scheme
· Family friendly policies, focused on employee wellbeing, and an active cross-organisational wellbeing group running a number of initiatives throughout the year
· Pension scheme where we contribute 5% of your salary and you contribute at least 3%
· The option to buy/sell annual leave, as well as additional leave for your birthday, wedding/civil ceremony and an extra half day off for Christmas shopping
· Robust training and development programmes to support your learning and growth
As part of our learning and development Anne Harris Skills Development Programme, we aim to provide a high level of training and development opportunities for all staff, so you are able to perform to the best of your ability, achieve individual and team objectives aligned to Rainbow Trusts strategic plan, supporting staff to be their best and feel a valued member of a high performing organisation.
Our Family Support Teams are given the opportunity to complete a number of diverse training courses in their first 12 months, including but not limited to: Mental Health First Aid, Makaton, introduction to play, drawing and talking training.
The programme aims to provide a building block for you to individually tailor your own learning and development needs.
About us:
Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity enables families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness to make the most of time together, providing expert, practical and emotional support, where they need it for as long as it is needed. For families living with childhood illness, time is everything. Right now, there are too many families coping alone with no support, no time to think, no time to make memories and no time for each other. We believe that no family should go through this alone, so we are here to change that.
How to apply:
Please visit our website and apply online.
Please disclose on your application form if you have used AI for any part of your job application.
Interviews will take place at our Thames Valley Care Team office with the dates to be confirmed. We will only contact those applicants who have been successful.
There will be a requirement for flexible working and a full current driver’s licence to accommodate team and family need. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post.
Rainbow Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment.
Rainbow Trust is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all backgrounds.
We are looking for two Senior Facilitators and Coordinators to join our Sports Project.
- Salary: £36,190 per annum pro rata (£14,476 per annum for 2 days a week)
- Hours: Part-time (2 days/week, 15hrs/week) with potential to expand to 3 or 4 days
- Location: Remote (UK-based) with regular in-person deliveries across the UK, and primarily in London and the West Midlands
- Contract: 3-year fixed term contract starting March 2026, with possibility to extend if new funding is secured
- Reporting to: Sports Department Manager
About Beyond Equality
Beyond Equality works with men and boys towards gender equality, inclusive communities, healthier relationships and better mental wellbeing. We have a range of activities, centering on interactive workshops that have reached over 100,000 people in schools, universities, sports environments, workplaces and community organisations, as well as research and expert advice, external communications and professional development training. In everything we do, we prioritise compassion, mutual respect, and evidence-based practice.
The Role(s)
We are looking for two Senior Facilitators and Coordinators to join our Sports Project. You will deliver impactful workshops using Sport for Change (S4C) approaches within professional football academies, community foundations, youth centres and schools.
You will contribute to the design and testing of new learning materials and piloting of new workshops.
You will also be responsible for coordinating session logistics, maintaining stakeholder communications and ensuring data collection (Salesforce).
Both roles will combine direct delivery and project coordination. However, each role will also have specialised responsibilities:
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Senior Facilitator and Coordinator - Events & Network Building: Focusing on social media, outreach and events.
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Senior Facilitator and Coordinator - Research & Learning: Focusing on focus groups, data collection and curriculum design.
Please note that you only need to submit one application. We will discuss which role best suits you during the interview process.
Our Ideal Candidate(s)
We are looking for someone who has:
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Experience facilitating workshops with young men and adults;
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A strong interest in and an understanding of Sport for Change approaches;
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Strong organisational skills, to manage session logistics, data reporting and their own workload;
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A commitment to compassion, transparency and accountability.
Equal Opportunities
Beyond Equality strives to be an inclusive employer. We want to provide a working environment, and a recruitment and hiring process, that is welcoming, accessible and supportive for everybody - including and especially those who are marginalised in society. With this in mind, we’ve worked to create an application and recruitment process that is as straightforward and transparent as possible.
We welcome applicants with non-traditional educational backgrounds. If you are not sure whether you are qualified or experienced enough for a role, but you think you meet the person specification, we encourage you to apply anyway.
We particularly welcome applications from people of colour, LGBTQ+ people, women, new or expectant parents/carers and disabled people.
If there is anything else we can do to make the application and/or interview process more accessible for you, we want to hear about it, and will do our best to meet your requirements.
We are a diverse organisation and we appreciate the value of lived experience. When our team members want to draw on their own lived experience to inform aspects of their work, we do our best to support them - but we’ll never expect or require you to draw on your own experiences if you don’t want to, or to do extra work on the basis of any aspect of your identity.
Safeguarding
Beyond Equality is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Employment offers are subject to pre-employment checks including DBS, references, online checks and right to work.
How to apply
Closing Date: Wednesday 21st January at 23:59
To apply, please download the Job Pack PDF attached to this advert. It contains:
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The full details on the responsibilities and requirements for the roles,
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The link to our virtual Q&A session,
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The link to our Diversity Monitoring Form,
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The five application questions you'll need to submit via email with your CV.
If you’re unsure whether this role is for you, sign up for our virtual Q&A Session on Tuesday 13th January at 10:30am (link to sign up in Job Pack).
At Beyond Equality, we aim to disrupt the cycle of restrictive masculinity, eradicating resulting harms and improving well being for men and boys.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Context and Background
The NSPCC relies on voluntary income for the majority of its work to keep children safe, prevent abuse and ensure every child has a voice. To secure long-term sustainability, the charity has reshaped how it engages supporters through the Engagement and Fundraising Directorate.
Within this, the Philanthropy and Partnerships Department brings together high-value audiences and supporter-led income. The Volunteer Board Fundraising team leads income generation through regional and national volunteer boards, volunteer-led fundraising initiatives and delivery of special events through our high value event committees. These activities play a vital role in maximising sustainable income, engaging senior volunteers, and supporting long-term supporter relationships.
The volunteer boards are made up of influential and successful senior stakeholders who feel passionately about the NSPCC and volunteer their time to help the NSPCC generate income and awareness. They employ a range of fundraising techniques to reach their goals – their focus being to use their networks and influence to secure income generating opportunities via events, corporate partnerships and major gifts from individuals.
The team works closely with colleagues in Philanthropy and Partnerships (corporate partnerships, major gifts, trusts and statutory), Public Engagement (marketing, brand, digital), and Fundraising Operations (data, compliance, finance, procurement) to ensure volunteer fundraising is integrated into supporter journeys, delivers excellent experiences, and achieves strong ROI.
With the support of a Fundraising Manager, the role of the Fundraiser is to cultivate and steward key relationships and deliver special projects across the volunteer boards and their network to deliver against annual income plans.
Job purpose
· To contribute towards the delivery of sustainable income through regional and national volunteer partnerships and fundraising boards
· To contribute towards the delivery of annual income and engagement plans, ensuring volunteer activity is high-quality, compliant, and supporter-centric
· Build and manage relationships with senior volunteers and board members, maximising long-term support and value
· Provide operational support and management of volunteer partnerships & projects
Key relationships - Internal
· Member of the Volunteer Board Fundraising team
· Reports to a Fundraising Manager, Volunteer Board Fundraising
· Works with colleagues across Philanthropy & Partnerships, including Corporate Partnerships, Major Gifts and Trusts and Statutory
· Collaborates with Public Engagement (marketing, brand, digital) to support volunteer fundraising campaigns and engagement
· Works with Fundraising Operations (data, compliance, finance, procurement) to ensure processes are efficient and compliant
Key relationships - External
· Volunteer board chairs, members and regional ambassadors
· Senior supporters and networks (individuals and organisations) engaged through volunteer-led activity
· Agencies, venues and suppliers supporting volunteer fundraising
· External peers and networks within the volunteer fundraising sector
Main duties and responsibilities
Contributing to Volunteer Partnerships Strategy and Income
· Contribute to the delivery of the Volunteer Partnerships annual business plan to maximise net income and long-term value through the volunteer boards
· Support the high-value volunteer boards and their networks, ensuring their fundraising and engagement delivers sustainable income and long-term value
· Lead on delivery of specific fundraising projects
· Contribute to KPIs for income, supporter experience and ROI, addressing risks and identifying opportunities for growth
· Support the Fundraising Manager on the delivery of business cases for new volunteer-led initiatives
Managing Volunteer Relationships
· Steward senior volunteers and board members, ensuring they feel supported, inspired and connected to the NSPCC’s mission
· Provide tools, resources and guidance to volunteers to support their fundraising and advocacy
· Carry out research through a range of sources, to contribute to proposals, donor strategies and fundraising communications.
· Develop and create engaging materials for external audiences
· Ensure compliance with NSPCC policies, fundraising regulations and best practice in all volunteer-led activity
Collaboration and Centre of Excellence
· Act as a centre of expertise for volunteer-led fundraising across the NSPCC
· Collaborate with colleagues across Engagement & Fundraising to embed volunteer fundraising within wider supporter journeys and campaigns
Budgeting, Finance and Evaluation
· Contribute to the budgets for volunteer fundraising activity, whilst supporting the Fundraising Manager to accurately monitor income and expenditure
· Work with the Fundraising Manager to ensure accurate data capture and reporting
· To provide financial administrative assistance to budget holders, including processing invoices, placing orders, undertaking financial analysis, cash handling and banking in line with NSPCC policies and procedures.
Responsibilities for all Staff within the Income Generation directorate
· To update databases and supporter information systems as directed, in line with Data Protection legislation and NSPCC policy and procedures.
· To actively participate in regular department and team meetings, contributing to strategy, discussions and decisions which will be beneficial to the Directorate and wider NSPCC activities.
· To adhere to all the NSPCC’s standards, policies and procedures.
· To evidence an understanding of and commitment to the NSPCC’s values and behaviours.
· To maintain an awareness of and comply with data protection regulations and internal data protection policies.
· To be responsible for personal learning and development, to support the learning and development of others and the whole organisation.
· To work in a manner that facilitates and encourages inclusion.
· To be proactive in identifying ways to improve personal and team performance
· To maintain an awareness of own and others’ Health and Safety and comply with the NSPCC’s Health and Safety policy and procedures
· To take personal responsibility for keeping up to date with NSPCC work to end cruelty to children, including securing updates on project and service developments and general NSPCC news
· A commitment to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people
Person specification
1. Experience of building effective relationships through face to face interactions with existing and new high-level individuals and/or organisations, leading to securing fundraising income via long-term partnerships.
2. Commercially minded; ability to apply commercial knowledge and understanding to fundraising partnerships ensuring that NSPCC activity has a competitive edge in the market place. NSPCC fundraising activity must be appealing and commercially viable.
3. Exceptional project management skills; ability to see a project through from start to finish, reaching a desired income target. Must have meticulous planning skills and show great attention to detail. Must be self-motivated and highly proactive.
4. Target driven with proven financial management and reporting skills, including accurate budgeting and contingency planning. A track record of achieving financial and departmental objectives.
5. Knowledge of corporate social responsibility and individual philanthropic motivations and current trends in high value and corporate fundraising across the UK.
6. Excellent written and verbal communication skills to deliver fundraising pitches, ideas and project updates to a range of audiences in a clear, inspiring and confident way.
7. Able to work harmoniously with internal colleagues across teams to achieve joint objectives. Working collaboratively; demonstrating an understanding of other team’s goals and priorities. Able to negotiate successfully with others to achieve a desired outcome.
8. Ability to organise and plan own work, juggle competing demands, manage projects and establish clear timelines and priorities in order to meet agreed objectives.
9. Proven ability to demonstrate initiative and creativity.
10. Experience of a fundraising CRM package is desirable but not essential; training provided.
Safer Recruitment
As an organisation, we are committed to creating and fostering a culture that promotes safeguarding and the welfare of all children and adults at risk.
Our safer recruitment practices support this by ensuring that there is a consistent and thorough process of obtaining, collating, analysing and evaluating information from and about candidates to ensure that all persons appointed are suitable to work with our children and adults.
The recruitment and selection of our people will be conducted in a professional, timely and responsive manner and in compliance with current employment legislation, and relevant safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance.
Our principles:
· Always seek to recruit the best candidate for the role based on merit including their skills, experience, motivation and competencies. Our robust recruitment and selection process should ensure the identification of the person best suited to the role and the organisation.
· Committed to diversity and equality of opportunity and will interview all applicants (internal and external) who self-declare at application as having a disability and who meet the minimum requirements in the person specification of the vacancy they are applying for.
· We will make reasonable adjustments at all stages of the recruitment process in order to enable successful candidates who declare disabilities to start working or volunteering their time with us.
· Any current member of staff or volunteer who wishes to apply for vacancies and is suitably qualified will be considered and addressed fairly and objectively based on their merit.
· As an organisation committed to safeguarding, we will ensure all under 18’s joining the organisation will have ongoing risk assessments to ensure their role and activities are safe and appropriate.
· All documentation relating to candidates will be treated confidentially in accordance with the GDPR legislation.
We're looking for an experienced interim HR Business Partner to support senior leaders across the CEO, Operations and other senior level portfolios. You'll play a key role in delivering our People Strategy, driving organisational change and ensuring a high-quality HR service across all sites.
We are specifically looking for candidates that have worked in complex, unionised environments and you must have dealt with TUPE, restructures and change.
The role
- Act as a strategic partner to Chief Officers and Directors
- Lead workforce planning, talent management and succession planning
- Provide expert advice on complex employee relations issues
- Support organisational change and policy development
- Build management capability through coaching and guidance
- Lead and support Trade Union consultation
- Manage and develop HR Advisers
- Contribute to corporate projects and People Strategy initiatives
About you
- CIPD qualified
- Strong generalist HR experience
- Up-to-date employment law knowledge
- Experience in change management and talent planning
- Able to deliver modern, practical HR solutions
- Confident managing a busy, varied workload
This is to start ASAP in the New Year 2026, hybrid working of 3 days onsite in central London, with a salary of 55-60k for a fixed term contract of between 6-12 months.
About HIAS+JCORE
HIAS+JCORE is the UK Jewish voice on refugees and racial justice. Our work is driven by the belief that the Jewish community should play an active part in building a society in which refugees are able to live in dignity where the UK is a welcoming place free from racism.
Our organisation came into being through the joining of forces in 2023 between two organisations: the Jewish Council for Racial Equality (JCORE) and HIAS. We put in place a strategy to last from late 2024 to late 2027 and are excited about how we are achieving many of our goals.
Purpose and nature of role
We’re looking for a motivated self-starter to join our team to take on a role with autonomy around office management, human resources and procurement. You’ll be a fast learner who takes initiative and can work independently on new projects. The successful post-holder will provide support to ensure the whole operation runs smoothly.
Essential functions
Organisational operations
1. Managing the office, ensuring team members have the space and equipment they require; procuring new equipment and services required, and managing all suppliers;
2. Ensuring HIAS+JCORE is meeting all statutory and regulatory requirements including implementing health and safety policy and procedures, and arranging and ensuring staff attendance at relevant training;
3. Being the first point of contact for external queries and responding to phone and email enquiries;
4. Administering HIAS+JCORE’s DBS system for staff and volunteers, liaising with both applicants and the DBS provider to ensure smooth processes;
5. Liaising with the charity’s insurance provider to ensure that policies are up-to-date and cover our work.
Events
1. Providing administrative support to HIAS+JCORE events, including venue booking, registration, communication, working with suppliers, and other support before, during, and after events;
2. Organising staff meetings, training, away days, social events and celebrations;
3. Ensuring events take place within agreed budgets.
HR
- Managing contracts and inductions for new staff, maintaining personnel files and HR records;
- Working with colleagues to produce and update job descriptions and person specifications;
- Managing annual leave records and liaising with staff and trustees about office closed dates;
- Assistance with recruitment and induction as required. Including advertising roles, maintaining recruitment records, liaising with candidates and interview panel, organising interviews, requesting references/DBS checks and ensuring statutory requirements are followed at all times;
- Liaising with the charity’s payroll provider and ensuring payslips, P60s and other documents are sent to staff;
- Ensure that employment law and other relevant legislation is being complied with;
- Working with colleagues at the HIAS Head Office to respond to any arising HR or disciplinary issues;
- Ensuring staff compliance with all HIAS+JCORE and HIAS policies.
Finance support
- Working with the freelance finance manager to ensure timely updating of accounts and payments;
- Oversee staff payment cards;
- Fundraising administrative support, including recording and logging regular and one-off donor and administrating fundraising appeals;
Governance and staff support
- Coordinating the work of the Board of Trustees, including organising Board meetings, circulating papers to trustees, attending meetings and taking minutes;
- Administrative tasks relating to liaising with and updating records held by the Charity Commission and Companies House;
- Administrative support and diary management for Executive Director and Deputy Director.
IT
- Responsible for the management of HIAS+JCORE’s data and filing systems. Ensure data protection laws are being adhered to. Point of contact for the ICO;
- Ensuring regular safety testing;
- Work with partners at HIAS to implement new systems
- Working with the team to implement our new Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system; managing our database and CRM, including data entry, supporting staff with CRM and setting up campaigns, events, reports and forms.
Other Responsibilities
- Any other duties as required by your line manager.
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- A self-starter that is able to take initiative and work independently on new projects, including finding ways to improve the efficient and smoother running of the HIAS+JCORE office team;
- A willingness to learn on the go;
- Excellent IT skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 suite including being able to undertake key tasks such as mail mergers;
- Awareness of statutory and regulatory requirements;
- Awareness of GDPR and data protection legislation;
- Ability to communicate well in writing;
- Excellent attention to detail;
- Excellent organisational skills;
- Ability to work well as part of a team and with other volunteers;
- Ability to oversee and manage projects on an ongoing basis;
- Commitment to HIAS+JCORE values, social justice and anti-racism.
Desirable
- Experience of working for a small charity ;
- Experience of interacting with charity governance and trustee boards.
Experience required
- Prior administrative experience;
- Experience of managing a database system;
- Experience of holding responsibility for data management, HR and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements;
- Proficiency in IT and ability to learn how to use new equipment
Applicants must be UK based either in London/the South-East or be willing to relocate. We are only able to consider applicants who have the right to work in the UK. HIAS+JCORE is unable to sponsor working visas to the UK.
We warmly encourage and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, and people with any, or no, particular religious faith or beliefs. We particularly encourage applicants from people with lived experience of the asylum system.
We work for a UK where refugees and people seeking asylum have a fair chance to thrive.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Public Affairs Officer
Location: WWT Slimbridge, GL2 - Hybrid + Travel
Salary: £31,680 per annum
Contract: Permanent
About The Role
Are you passionate about building a political consensus for nature restoration? Are you able to translate public support into parliamentary will? Do you want to shift the political dial for one of our most superpowered habitats?
This is an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of a well-respected and evidence-led organisation with an ambitious new strategy to restore 100,000 hectares of wetlands across the country. From providing homes for wildlife to protecting communities from flooding, we want to unlock the superpowers of wetlands so everyone can benefit.
Based in the Communications Team, you’ll work closely with our Senior Campaigns Manager and colleagues across the organisation to build and deliver a public affairs strategy that fits the ambition of our 2030 aims. With a keen eye on UK politics and an ability to build relationships with key decision-makers, you’ll help us translate widespread public support for nature into the political will for action, and the policies to follow it up.
With support from our team of experts, you will lead stakeholder engagement across government, Parliament and policy organisations, ensuring WWT’s research and strategic priorities are communicated effectively. Your work will include developing policy positions, producing briefings and reports, managing public affairs events, and gathering intelligence on the external policy landscape.
This hands-on role demands a strategic thinker with strong political insights, capable of building relationships, monitoring political environments and crafting plans and strategies that deliver the political change we need to see.
About You
We are seeking an individual with:
- Relevant experience working within a public affairs, campaigns, parliamentary or government environment.
- Proven experience of developing and delivering public affairs and advocacy plans and strategies designed to influence Government, politicians and other stakeholders.
- Experience of working closely with senior colleagues, offering strategic advice and briefings ahead of political events.
- Strong working knowledge of the UK Parliament’s political processes and an understanding of the current political environment, including parliamentary tools and processes.
- Confidence building a network of strong and positive relationships with government officials, including politicians and civil servants to affect policy change.
- Confidence representing an organisation and its cause with high-profile and political audiences.
- Familiarity with campaigning to build political and public support that leads to policy change.
- Strong writing skills, confident communicating complex issues clearly and succinctly, and adapting style for different audiences.
About Us
We’re WWT, and we’re on a mission to restore the super-powered ecosystems we call wetlands. There’s never been a more important moment for our work, and we’ve got some phenomenal people on the case.
Whether they’re taking a new visitor under their wing, or conducting ground-breaking research further afield, our team are second to none. And there’s nothing we love more than watching them soar.
Whatever you do here, you’ll be helping to restore wetlands and unlock their power. So, the only question left is, what role will you play?
Why you’ll love working at WWT
- Wake up every day knowing your work is helping to restore wetlands, and our world
- Be surrounded and inspired by our team of passionate, dedicated people
- 33 days annual leave (which goes up to 38 days after 5 years of service) – this includes bank holidays and you have flexibility to take those days whenever you want
- Free entry to all our wetland centres, including your family
- Free car parking and secure bike storage areas
- Colleague discount on shopping and memberships
- Cycle to work scheme
- Contributory pension scheme
- Life Assurance of three times your salary, for peace of mind for your loved ones
- Independent personal, workplace and financial advice from our Employee Assistance Programme
We are based in Slimbridge Wetland Centre, Gloucestershire, but support hybrid working with an expectation for team members to be in Slimbridge at least once a week. While this post is based at a WWT site with the opportunity for hybrid working, travel will be necessary for parliamentary purposes, including outside of normal business hours when required.
If you want to make a direct contribution to the conservation of wetlands and wetland wildlife at a critical moment for the natural world, then click apply.
Closing Date: 18th January 2026
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
WWT is an equal opportunities employer and all applications will be considered solely on merit.
No agencies please.
Restore Wetlands and Unlock their Power



SENIOR HR ADVISOR – GENERALIST STAND ALONE ROLE
We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Senior HR Advisor to join our team starting, ideally, from early 2026. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced HR generalist, transitioning to managing an HR standalone function. This is permanent full-time role based in Old Street – London, with occasional travel to our Bristol office.
You will be involved in the whole employee lifecycle, from when candidates apply for a job to when staff leave the organisation. You will also help provide training and development opportunities for employees, and guidance around issues such as performance, career progression, and managing disciplinary issues where they arise.
You will have the opportunity to significantly contribute to the ongoing development of the HR function at Deighton Pierce Glynn (DPG). The role supports all aspects of HR, including recruitment & development, diversity & inclusion support, promoting positive employee relations and employee wellbeing, salary and benefits; all aspects of HR administration, and maintaining/upgrading the HR System and HR processes to fully utilise automation where it makes sense. The role will also involve ensuring relevant HR policies and procedures are understood and followed. You will have the opportunity collaborate with the DPG team and the Senior HR Consultant to evolve the HR function, at DPG. You will also have the chance to undertake HR initiatives that help deliver the DPG People and Culture objectives.
You will have the ability to truly grow and continuously develop within the role as you will be the main HR contact for all HR matters, with support from the Managing Partner, Practice Manager and HR Consultant.
Requirements:
- At least 2 years’ experience as HR Advisor or equivalent, in a generalist role.
- A desire to continue developing your HR experience and growing your career in this area.
- Ideally level 5 CIPD qualified with a desire to continue to professionally develop.
- Able to demonstrate professionalism, discretion and confidentiality at all times.
- Work style is consultative and actively listens to understand differing perspectives and problem solve.
- Strong emotional intelligence, relationship building skills and a genuine desire to help ‘make a difference’ in terms of helping the team to be successful through a fair and consistent approach to developing HR practices that support their growth, motivation and wellbeing.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- A proven track record of refining HR processes and ideas of how to implement AI into HR operations, with strong skills in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to work at pace and multitask in a productive, delivery focused, empathetic and self-motivated way.
- There is no requirement to already have experience of working for a law firm, however we are looking for someone with a keen interest in working for a law firm with a strong ethos of ‘using the law for good’ and promoting civil rights.
DPG’s work is widely recognised and admired for our client focused approach and high-profile litigation assisting the vulnerable. This is a great opportunity to join our top ranked legal team.
We know that diversity makes us a better law firm and helps us attract the best talent, drive innovation with diversity of thought, and deliver the best service to our clients. We recruit on the basis of merit, irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity, race or ethnicity, marital status, religion, sex, sexual orientation. We particularly welcome applicants from a minoritized background to apply for this role.
How to apply
To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter through our website, outlining why you feel you are a great candidate for this role. Please quote job reference 2025/16/LONHR in the subject line of your email
Closing date: 9am, Monday 12 January 2026
Applications received after this time cannot be considered.
Interviews: Suitable candidates will be invited to attend a skills test and interview in the New Year.
Please also complete our equal opportunities form: https://forms.gle/iKAHBMHizLzQm73v8
Good luck!
To create a financially sustainable firm that enables us to use the law to empower our clients to hold the state to account for its actions.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.