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Job Title: Head of Policy & Campaigns
Grade and Salary: Team lead - £56,000 to £60,000 (depending on experience)
Reporting To: Director
Number of direct reports: Three (currently)
Location: Brighton/Hybrid (At least two days per week in Brighton Office)
Contract: Full time, permanent (35 hours a week)
Travel Requirements: The post involves some UK travel and may include occasional travel to Europe.
Background
Pesticide Action Network UK (PAN UK) is the only charity in the UK focused solely on tackling the problems caused by pesticides and promoting safe and sustainable alternatives in agriculture, urban areas, homes and gardens. It is an independent, non-profit organisation, which works nationally and internationally to eliminate the use of the most hazardous pesticides, reduce dependence on pesticides overall, and to increase the adoption of sustainable alternatives to chemical pest control.
Our Head of Policy & Campaigns leads our work in the UK which aims to better protect both the environment and human health from pesticide harms. Through policy work, lobbying, research, media and strategic communications, we aim to influence a range of decision makers, from the UK government and devolved administrations to local councils and the country’s biggest supermarkets. The role also includes working alongside PAN UK’s Director to secure funding to cover the UK team’s salaries, overheads and activities. It is an incredibly varied role, involving everything from leading on strategy development for the UK team while also being intricately involved in writing and editing publications and executing other activities such as events and mobilising the public.
The Head of Policy & Campaigns is part of PAN UK’s Senior Management Team (along with our Director, Head of Finance and Governance and Head of International Programmes) which sets the direction of the organisation and ensures it is well-managed and delivering on our mission.
Specific responsibilities
1. Advocacy, policy and campaigning
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Lead the UK team in developing advocacy strategies, and fully utilising opportunities to make progress towards achieving PAN UK’s mission.
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Conduct high quality research and analysis aimed at influencing decision makers. Ensure it is presented in a way which is both technically accurate and compelling.
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Develop and/or maintain expertise in pesticide policy with the aim of being able to represent PAN UK credibly in a range of external fora.
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Build relationships with a wide range of decision makers including government ministers and civil servants, parliamentarians, devolved administrations, local councils and supermarkets.
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Ensure that the organisation’s policy positions on UK pesticide issues are clear, well thought out and will lead to positive change.
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Find creative ways to involve the UK public in PAN UK’s work, including enabling members of the public to contact decision makers directly.
2. Communications
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Secure media coverage for PAN UK outputs, including writing press releases and liaising with journalists. Provide written quotes for media outlets and give interviews for radio and TV.
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Write materials including policy reports, political briefings and public-facing communications such as blogs and supporter emails. Edit and sign off all outputs from the UK team, ensuring they are both well-written and accurate.
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Conduct public speaking at a range of events, from high-profile events in parliament to community gatherings (and everything in between!).
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Work closely with PAN UK’s Communications Manager to provide content for the organisation’s website and social media channels. Support the Communications Manager in their broader work which includes raising PAN UK’s public profile and leading on individual giving.
3. Fundraising and financial management
(Please note that PAN UK does not employ fundraisers).
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Raise sufficient funds to cover the UK team’s salaries, activity costs and contribution to organisational overheads.
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Contribute to efforts to raise core funds, which are led by PAN UK’s Director.
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Identify and build relationships with new funders, particularly trusts and foundations, with the aim of securing funding.
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Maintain excellent relationships with existing funders, making sure to meet reporting deadlines.
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Follow PAN UK protocols to ensure that the UK team’s finances are well-managed.
4. Leadership and strategy
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Manage a high-performing team, leading on strategy development and implementation and ensuring that the team runs effectively.
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Line manage the staff of the UK team, running regular 121s, annual appraisals and generally making sure they are happy and productive.
5. Contributing to the organisation
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Contribute to the effective and smooth running of the organisation through membership of the Senior Management Team.
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Report to the PAN UK Board of Trustees as and when required.
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Other duties as may reasonably be requested by the Director and commensurate with the post.
Person specification
Essential
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At least eight years’ advocacy experience, including experience of designing, developing and implementing both policy work and public campaigns.
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Experience of developing, implementing and reviewing strategies designed to create change.
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Excellent writing and editing skills and experience of producing both technical and public-facing materials. Exceptional attention to detail and a personal commitment to accuracy.
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An understanding of the political context, actors, and processes relating to key policy areas that intersect with pesticides such as food, farming, environment and/or health.
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Experience lobbying decision makers and knowledge of how the UK political system works.
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Demonstrable experience of preparing successful funding applications and building relationships with funders.
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Experience of managing, leading and motivating staff.
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Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice.
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Proven ability to work on own initiative, meeting objectives and tight deadlines under pressure.
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The right to work in the UK.
Desirable
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Knowledge of problems and solutions associated with pesticides and/or other chemicals.
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Experience working in sectors related to pesticides including environment, health and/or social justice.
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Relevant degree in a related discipline (science or social science).
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Experience of dealing with the media and acting as a spokesperson.
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Experience in managing project budgets.
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Knowledge of UK libel laws.
For 40 years, PAN UK has worked to tackle the problems caused by pesticides and to promote safe and sustainable alternatives
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About The Connection at St Martin’s
We believe that no one should have to sleep rough on London’s streets, and that everyone should get the support they need to find a place to call home. We get to know every person we work with, understanding what they need to recover, helping them build on their strengths, and supporting them to find their own way home. Help us make London a city where no one sleeps rough on our streets.
London’s diversity is its biggest asset and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects London’s diversity at all levels. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability.
We particularly encourage applications from candidates with lived experience of homelessness who we believe are an essential asset in our sector.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and welcome the opportunity to consider flexible working arrangements.
About the Role
The Events & Community Fundraising Manager is an integral part of our ambitious and forward-thinking Fundraising & Communications team.
This postholder will deliver The Connection at St Martin’s Events and Community Fundraising activity. They will line manage the Events & Community Fundraising Assistant, with a particular focus on their work on our annual Pilgrimage event. They will work in conjunction with the Director of Fundraising & Communications to develop and implement an action plan for these important functions.
This role will develop, manage and grow an enthusiastic and motivated team of challenge event participants, pioneer our involvement in the collaborative London Walk event, lead on our emerging Special Events programme, and identify new opportunities and networks for our Community Fundraising remit.
This role requires someone with a strong track record in Events and Community Fundraising, with a solutions-focussed mindset. They will need experience in translating sector best practice into action, and to be excited at the prospect of innovating and pursuing new Events and Community Fundraising opportunities for the organisation.
Salary: £41,599 - £45,097 (scale points 26-30)
Closing Date: Friday 30th January
Interview Date: Tuesday 10th February
Full Time, Maternity cover from March 2026 to January 2027
Our Benefits
· 30 days holiday plus bank holidays
· Generous training budget, plus an annual personal training budget
· Enhanced Sick Pay Policy
· Enhanced family friendly policies
· Day off for moving house
· Hybrid working (depending on role requirements)
· Pension – 5% Employer, 3% Employee
· Cycle to Work Scheme
· Season Ticket Loan
· Employee Assistance Programme
· Reward Gateway (access to discount vouchers and cashback at the UK’s favourite retailers)
We are a London Living Wage employer
About us
We’re Breast Cancer Now, the research and support charity. We’re the place to turn to for anything and everything to do with breast cancer. However you’re experiencing breast cancer, we’re here.
The brightest minds in breast cancer research are here. Making life-saving research happen in labs across the UK and Ireland. Support services, trustworthy breast cancer information and specialist nurses are here. Ready to support you whenever you need it. Dedicated campaigners are here. Fighting for the best possible treatment, services and care for anyone affected by breast cancer.
About the role
We’re looking for a senior manager, brand marketing to join our team at an exciting time of growth for Breast Cancer Now. As part of our new 2025-2030 organizational strategy, we have ambitious plans to increase awareness, understanding, trust and engagement, to support the impact we can have for people affected by breast cancer. To achieve this, we’ve secured significant investment in our brand marketing program and this role will play a key role in making those ambitions a reality.
The senior manager marketing, brand marketing will lead the brand marketing team and oversee the planning, development, and delivery of our brand marketing program. This includes managing high-profile multi-channel advertising bursts and fame-driving activations, working closely with stakeholders across the charity, and with our creative and media agency partners. This role will develop compelling briefs, oversee campaign delivery, and ensure performance is measured and optimized.
The post-holder will also take responsibility for monitoring our brand health - working with research and media agencies to set KPIs, analyse results, and identify opportunities for improvement.
About you
This is an important role for Breast Cancer Now and one which requires a passion for and proven expertise in managing a brand marketing programme, including delivering multi-channel campaigns.
The role provides a fantastic opportunity to work with stakeholders across the charity, and with external agencies to support the creation and delivery of marketing campaigns. As such, you'll possess strong communication skills and be adept at building positive working relationships with people at all levels. You’ll also be committed to delivering exceptional creative work and have knowledge of brand measurement techniques, working with research agencies and using performance data to monitor and maximise impact.
You'll be confident line manager with solid project management skills, able to work at pace and manage multiple, competing priorities. You'll also have experience in setting and monitoring budgets.
Most importantly, you’ll share our passion and ambition to make a significant difference for people affected by breast cancer.
If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!
Job description and benefits
Please download the job description and our attractive benefits package.
Primary location of role and hybrid working
This role is primarily based in our London office. Our hybrid working model allows you to work up to 3 days per week at home.
When applying
We hope you choose to apply for this role. To support your application, you’ll be asked to submit your anonymised CV and a supporting statement. Please refer to the essential criteria on the person specification and clearly provide as much information as you can with examples, to demonstrate how and where you meet the criteria. If you’ve any immediate questions please contact the Breast Cancer Now Recruitment team
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
We’re committed to promoting equity, valuing diversity and creating an inclusive environment – for everyone who works for us, works with us, supports us and who we support.
Closing date 21 January 2026 9 am
Interview date First round interviews (online): Tuesday 27 January 2026, Wednesday 28 January 2026
Second round interviews (in person): Thursday 5 February 2026
(Second round interviews to be held at The White Chapel Building, 10 Whitechapel High Street, London E1 8QS)
We reserve the right to close this advert early. Therefore, to avoid disappointment please submit your application as soon as possible, if you’re interested in this opportunity.
The Salesforce and Systems Manager will play a key role in the Programmes team ensuring that our systems and processes run smoothly, that data is accurate and well maintained, and that we continue to innovate through our use of data systems to improve delivery and working across the wider Trust.
You will lead the usage and development of our Customer Relationship Management (CRM) platform, Salesforce, for the delivery and evaluation of our programmes. You will be responsible for overseeing the building and management of application and evaluation forms ensuring that internal and external colleagues views have been considered. Whilst this role sits within the programmes directorate, you will lead on Salesforce for the Trust as a whole and collaborate with other teams to ensure optimal running of the platform.
You will manage a number of external relationships, including our external Salesforce partners, application site partners and other digital and data partners to ensure that work is well managed, delivered on time and on budget. You will work closely with the Senior Impact and Evaluation Manager to ensure data on applications, evaluations, and long-term destinations is of high quality and securely held.
The role will report to the Senior Impact and Evaluation Manager, and work alongside, and with support from, the Data and Evaluation Officer.
Main duties
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Act as the Trust’s in-house Salesforce lead, keeping up to date with sector updates (including Artificial Intelligence), training staff members in how best to use Salesforce
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Lead on the management and integration between Salesforce and the Trust’s other data collection platforms including Form Assembly, Sutton Trust Online, Campaign Monitor, and Zoom
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Work cross-Trust to identify potential Salesforce process improvements or system changes that will deliver efficiencies, prioritising these and overseeing their build and deployment
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Manage relationships with external stakeholders including web developers and Salesforce/Form Assembly representatives
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Manage the build and development of programme application sites with input from programme leads
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Responsibility for quality of data coming into and held in Salesforce, complying with GDPR requirements
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Manage the design, building, and dissemination of evaluation forms and ensure high rates of completion
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Manage the two-way sharing of application and engagement data with universities and delivery partners
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Support the communication of data and insights in Salesforce through the creation of dashboards and reports
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Prepare data for annual HEAT submissions
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Support the Senior Impact and Evaluation Manager with data and analysis when required
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Other duties as necessary from time to time
Person Specification
We welcome applications from individuals who the following:
Skills:
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High degree of initiative and the ability to take responsibility and prioritise own workload
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Strong problem solving and analytical abilities
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Organised, independent and able to work to deadlines
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Ability to think strategically
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Excellent attention to detail
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Demonstrates a willingness to learn
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Excellent verbal and written communication
Experience
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Experience as a Salesforce administrator, particularly in the non-profit sector
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Understanding of UK GDPR principles and compliance
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Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the Office suite
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Knowledge of project management, including experience leading projects with both internal and external stakeholders, and analysing user needs
Experience in/knowledge of the following areas will help you to stand out, but is not required, and training will be provided for the right candidate:
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Knowledge and experience of the higher education, education, and/or non-profit sectors
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Familiarity with platforms such as Form Assembly, and the Higher Education Access Tracker
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Holding a Salesforce Administrator Certificate
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Project management training
We are also looking for an individual who:
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Is sympathetic to the aims of the Trust and its mission to address educational disadvantage;
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Has first-class interpersonal skills - a natural ambassador able to represent the Sutton Trust in a range of settings
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Is eligible to work in the UK (see here for information about right to work)
Terms of Appointment
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Contract: Full-time, Permanent
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Salary: £42,025-£45,000 per annum
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Working location: Minimum of 2 office days per week
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Office location: The Sutton Trust, 9th Floor, Millbank Tower, 21-24 Millbank, London, SW1P 4QP. Our home working policy gives staff the option to work from home for up to 60% of the time, with approval from their line managers
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Hours: The standard working hours are 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday and may also be required to attend events / meetings outside of their normal working hours during weekday evenings and occasionally at weekends
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DBS check will be required
Interviews
Applications should reach us by 23:59, Wednesday 28th January, with first round interviews held over Zoom on Wednesday, 11th February, and second round interviews held at our London offices on Wednesday, 18th February.
Safeguarding statement
The Sutton Trust believes that a child, young person or vulnerable adult should never experience abuse of any kind. We all have a responsibility to promote the welfare of all children and young people and to keep them safe. Therefore all posts undergo a safer recruitment process, including but not limited to, disclosure of criminal records where necessary and eligibility to work in the UK. We have procedures in place to promote safeguarding and a safe culture at the Trust.
Contextual recruitment
The Trust is committed to ensuring equality of opportunity and that all applicants receive equal consideration for employment. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds, including those underrepresented at present at the Trust, to apply for this role. As such we particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities, Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ and from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds. We are committed to being an inclusive and welcoming place to work and know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the young people we support.
We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for disabled candidates throughout our recruitment process and during employment.
We also operate contextual recruitment at the Sutton Trust. Our application process gives you the option to include information about your background, such as whether you were eligible for free school meals, whether your parents went to university, or whether you attended a state school. For more examples and information on contextual recruitment, please see our website.
We are looking for a dynamic and experienced programme manager who will oversee The Advice Workforce Development Fund (AWDF). AWDF is a collaborative programme dedicated to strengthening and sustaining the social welfare advice sector in London. The role will coordinate and run steering and advisory groups, and ‘task and finish’ groups, working with cross-sector stakeholders to enable the implementation of recent recommendations generated by research commissioned by the programme, and help with monitoring and evaluating the project and funded projects under this programme. The successful candidate will have strong project management skills, a commitment to social justice, and a track record of delivering impactful support to external partners.
The workforce development programme was created after working closely with a group of funders and advice sector representatives who are now steering group members. The programme has reached an exciting stage, as it transitions from a foundation-laying and research phase into more of a focus on influencing and implementation of the learning generated to date, while also maintaining and strengthening new and existing relationships. This role, with support from the Head of Sector Support and Grants and the CEO, will oversee the continued development and delivery of this exciting partnership into the longer-term. This role will also work closely with the Propel initiative under London Funders to ensure effective coordination of work is done at all levels.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
We are Recruiting for Development Officers in Greater Manchester and Lancashire.
Join Inclusive North to delivery, The Phoenix Way programme and help drive meaningful, community-led change. As a Development Officer, you’ll play a vital role in growing partnerships, strengthening funding opportunities, and amplifying the voices of marginalised communities.
This is an exciting opportunity to work within a collaborative organisation where innovation and impact sit at the heart of everything we do. You’ll support partnership development, coordinate projects, and contribute to capacity-building activities that ensure the long-term sustainability and growth of TPW’s mission. Working closely with a passionate team and diverse stakeholders, you’ll help shape initiatives that create lasting social impact and strengthen local funding ecosystems.
If you’re motivated by purpose, thrive in collaborative environments, and want your work to make a real difference, this role offers the chance to grow, lead, and contribute to meaningful change.
We are recruiting for X2 FTE Development Officers in Lancashire and Greater Manchester.
What We Offer:
- Salary of £32115
- Pension: 5% Contribution
- Perks: Private Health Care, 27 Days annual leave, Salary Sacrifice Scheme
How to Apply?
Please send your CV, along with a covering letter, no more than 2 sides of A4 (Font Size: 12) OR:
A CV or a short video (no longer than 5 minutes long) answering the following question:
What excites you most about this role, and how is it directly connected to your skills and experience? (Consider the requirements of the specification, as found below.)
Our mission is to empower racially minoritised communities by championing racial equity through research, policy, innovation, and collaboration.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
About Tree Aid:
Tree Aid works with people in the drylands of Africa to tackle poverty and the effects of the climate crisis by growing trees and restoring and protecting land. As part of the Great Green Wall movement, we work where trees are needed most, where temperatures are soaring, and fertile land is vanishing at a terrifying rate. Our pioneering approach has been developed over 36 years of operating. We believe in empowering local communities with the tools and training they need to restore and maintain their environment.
About the role:
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Programme Funding Officer to join a dynamic team at a growing international development charity based in Bristol, delivering transformational change for some of the world’s most vulnerable people, living on the frontlines of the climate crisis. You will work closely with the Programme Funding team to secure and maximise restricted incoming from institutional donors, trusts, foundations, and corporates across all Tree Aid countries of operation.
Main duties:
- Support the development and submission of compelling and high-quality proposals and funding applications.
- Generate new restricted income to expand and strengthen Tree Aid’s programme portfolio, including contributing to securing match funding.
- Deliver excellent donor stewardship to build, maintain, and grow strong relationships with a diverse range of funders.
- Identify and research new funding opportunities aligned with organisational priorities and share prospects with UK and country teams.
- Support donor reporting by contributing to accurate, timely donor reports and project updates as part of effective donor liaison.
About you:
Experience / Skills
- Excellent writing skills, with the ability to transform complex information into compelling cases for support.
- Excellent oral communication and presentation skills, with the ability to build effective relationships at different levels.
- Proven experience in developing donor proposals and reports and securing funding from institutional donors.
- Experience of donor stewardship.
- Strong numeracy skills and experience reviewing budgets and financial reports.
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to synthesise complex information.
- Excellent IT skills, including proficiency in Word, Excel, Teams, and SharePoint.
- Familiarity with fundraising best practice and relevant legislation, including GDPR.
- Proficiency in French (written and spoken) is desirable.
Personal qualities
- A confident and excellent networker with ability to engage and develop relationships with external and internal contacts
- Able to work as part of a cross-cultural team particularly with staff for whom English is not their first language
- Solutions focused
- Able to organise and prioritise work and meet deadlines
- Strong attention to detail
- A commitment to Tree Aid’s values
Benefits:
Optional benefits of working at Tree Aid include:
- A contributory pension scheme (you contribute at least 2% and we will contribute 6%)
- 33 days holiday (inc bank holidays) +1 more day per year up to 38 holiday days
- Flexible, hybrid working
- Quarterly social events
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Senior Marketing Planning Manager in an exciting new role to Alzheimer’s Research UK. Sitting in the Marketing Planning team within Strategic Marketing, this role is accountable for making ARUK’s marketing system work end-to-end for bigger and better impact.
This role is responsible for the practical application of the overall marketing strategy into clear, prioritised and sequenced plans across the top of the marketing funnel, working closely with colleagues across Fundraising, Comms, Digital, Policy and Brand.
Operating with significant autonomy, the role embeds planning discipline, governance and rhythm across the organisation — ensuring the right activity happens at the right time, with the right level of investment, to deliver audience and income growth.
This is a senior management role, judged not by activity but by the clarity, efficiency and effectiveness of the marketing system.
Key Responsibilities:
Marketing Planning & Operating Model Leadership
· Own and embed ARUK’s Marketing Operating Model, ensuring planning principles, cycles, governance and tools are understood and consistently applied.
· Translate organisational priorities into an integrated annual and quarterly marketing plan.
· Ensure planning supports growth of our defined target audience and long-term fundraising outcomes.
Master Marketing Calendar Planning & Management
· Own and maintain the single Master Marketing Calendar to ensure a clear and complete view of what ARUK is communicating externally and when.
· Sequence campaigns to avoid clashes, duplication and audience fatigue.
· Enable informed trade-offs between activity based on capacity, impact and strategic priority.
Strategic Marketing & Communications Board Programme Management
· Act as Programme Manager for the Strategic Marketing & Communications Board.
· Ensure meetings are decision-focused, well-structured and supported by clear papers.
· Track actions, outcomes and follow-through to ensure decisions translate into delivery.
Campaign Planning Quality & Governance
· Lead consistent campaign briefing, prioritisation and review processes.
· Ensure Gold and Silver tier campaigns are properly planned, resourced and evaluated.
· Improve planning quality across teams, reducing late-stage changes and rework.
Cross-Organisational Leadership
· Coordinate input from Fundraising, Comms, Brand, Digital, Policy and Insight.
· Build strong working relationships and act as a trusted planning partner to Heads and Directors.
· Enable teams to focus on delivery by providing clarity, structure and coordination.
· Collaboration and briefing of media agency, creative and external partners to ensure visibility and understanding of priorities
People management
· Accountable for team development and line management of Senior Marketing Effectiveness Officer, including career development, performance reviews.
· Ensure outputs from Senior Marketing Effectiveness Officer are translated into strategy and activated in delivery.
Key Outputs
· Respected ownership of a single, trusted marketing plan and calendar actively used across the organisation.
· Effective, well-timed campaigns and clearer prioritisation.
· Improved confidence from senior leaders in marketing decision-making.
· Proactive planning and increased scheduling of external activity that makes the most of brand halo effect.
· Cross organisational planning forums that enable decisions.
What we are looking for:
· Significant experience leading multi-channel marketing or communications planning across multiple teams or functions.
· Strong understanding and experience of marketing planning frameworks, campaign cycles, and processes that support integrated delivery.
· Experience developing and implementing planning tools such as calendars, tiering frameworks, briefing processes, and governance systems.
· Demonstrable project management and organisational skills, with proven ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
· Experience of facilitating cross-functional collaboration and influencing stakeholders at all levels.
· Experience managing complex workloads and bringing clarity and structure in fast-paced environments
· Highly organised, able to create systems and processes that others can easily adopt.
· Strong communication skills — able to translate strategic direction into clear, actionable plans.
· Able to build strong relationships across teams and foster a collaborative approach.
· Confident in leading meetings, workshops, and cross-team discussions.
· A proactive problem-solver who anticipates risks and identifies solutions early.
· Comfortable holding others to account for agreed ways of working, timelines, and processes.
· Attention to detail with the ability to step back and see the bigger picture.
Additional Information:
Ways of working: As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.
Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals. This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.
Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD.
Salary: Circa £53,000 per annum, plus benefits
Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.
The closing date for applications is the 11th January 2026, with interviews being arrange once shortlisting has been completed. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business. Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.
We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented. Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK.
As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer and ensuring fairness and consistency in our selection process, we will handle your CV and application with the utmost confidentiality. While we strive to anonymise your CV where possible, there are certain sections, such as the application question, that cannot be fully anonymised. We kindly ask that you remove any personal information, including your name, when answering the application question. The hiring panel will not have access to your personal details, such as your name and address, until you are invited for an interview. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us via our website.
How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application.
About Alzheimer’s Research UK: Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure. Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope.
There has never been a more important and exciting time in dementia research. With promising new drugs in clinical trials that slow the progression of the diseases that cause it, and revolutionary new ways to diagnose them on the horizon, we are now at a tipping point. Working with the smartest minds globally and across the UK, with industry and academia, Alzheimer’s Research UK is uniquely placed to invest in the very best research identifying barriers to a cure and knocking them down so that there are more and better treatments for everyone with dementia. For the first time in history, we can see a future where people with dementia can get a swift and accurate diagnosis, and effective treatments that could slow or even stop their disease. We stand for everyone affected by dementia. We stand for a cure.
In 2024, we were incredibly proud to be awarded a 3-star accreditation by Best Companies which recognises ‘World Class’ levels of workplace engagement. This is the second consecutive time; we have been awarded a Best Companies 3-star accreditation.
We were also listed in the prestigious Best Companies lists:
· 18th in the 100 Best Large Companies to Work For in the UK.
· 10th in the 50 Best Companies to Work For in the East of England.
· 2nd in the 30 Best Companies to Work For in the Charity Sector.
ARUK really does look after its people, where you will be able to add value and make a difference.
To view further details about working for us and the benefits we offer, please visit Alzheimer’s Research UK
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
LocalMotion Torbay Change Coordinator
Can you bring the element of order to a complex, emergent and un-prescribed programme?
Do you believe systemic change is possible?
Are you passionate about logistics and people in equal measure?
Do you want to see long term change in Torbay?
We want to hear from you if you are interested in working at the heart of an exciting approach to change in Torbay. Utilising an innovative and long-term funding opportunity from LocalMotion, we are collaborating across sectors and communities in Torbay to:
● Work together differently, with authenticity and trust.
● Develop and share new skills and knowledge.
● Solve deep rooted challenges facing the area.
● Change the system in positive and sustainable ways.
To continue this work, we are looking for someone who is able to act as the glue for multiple moving parts. This role is the logistics aspect of a coordination function, working in partnership with an additional creative component. If you think this sounds like you then we would welcome an application.
This post is offered as a 0.6 FTE fixed term contract or secondment for 2 years, as an employee contract or consultant.
£22,066 p.a (Job evaluated salary of £36,777 p.a. pro rata), or daily rate of £217 per day. Flexible working patterns available.
To apply to this role, please complete the application form
Please submit your completed application by midnight on Tuesday 20th January 2026.
If you would benefit from an informal conversation before submitting your application please contact Tracey Cabache at Torbay Communities
Planned date of interview: Please hold all day on Tuesday 27th January.
Developing stronger communities across Torbay
Birthrights is recruiting a Campaigns and Policy Manager to help drive transformative change in maternity care. This is a powerful opportunity to shape national policy and campaigns that centre human rights, racial justice and the lived experiences of women and birthing people.
Reporting to the CEO, you will lead our policy and campaigns strategy, shaping how we influence government, the NHS, regulators and professional bodies. You will identify leverage points for change, develop strong and persuasive policy positions, and deliver bold, creative campaigns that challenge harmful practice and shift power. Working closely with our legal, information & advice, training and communications teams, you will ensure our policy and campaigning work is grounded in evidence, lived experience and human rights law.
You will also contribute strategically to Communities Imagine — a core organisational initiative rooted in racial justice, community leadership and a radical re-imagining of maternity care — while working alongside and supporting dedicated roles focused on its delivery.
Birthrights is a small but mighty charity with a national profile and a strong track record of influencing maternity policy and practice. We offer flexible, remote working, a supportive team culture and generous benefits.
If you are a values-driven campaigner with a passion for racial justice, reproductive justice and human rights, we would love to hear from you.
Closing date: 12 noon on Monday 26th January – please refer to the candidate pack for full details.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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ESPE is Europe's leading and largest charity focused on improving the clinical care of children and adolescents with endocrine conditions. We aim for excellence in clinical care, research and education through innovation, collaboration and technology. Our charity is growing its membership and activities at pace, and we are now searching for a Finance Manager who will be the first member of the permanent staff team who is a qualified accountant.
The Finance Manager role will make a significant difference to how we manage our finances, at an operational and strategic planning level. We are looking for an individual who is excited by the prospect of transforming our financial governance and management.
Role overview:
The Finance Manager will work closely with the CEO, Treasurer, and bookkeeper to manage daily financial functions, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive financial performance - including budgeting and forecasting.
• Contract and working conditions: This is a fixed-term role (initially 18 months) which we envisage will transition to a permanent position. Hours will initially be 17.5 hours per week with remote and flexible working arrangements. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK and be based in the UK.
• Strategic responsibilities: The Finance Manager will support financial target delivery, ensure robust financial systems, and align financial processes with organisational growth and strategy.
• Operational duties: Responsibilities include preparation of management accounts and all financial reporting, cash flow forecasting, grant management, VAT and tax compliance, audit support, and process improvements. The role also involves liaising with external suppliers and stakeholders and overseeing payroll and pension scheme implementation and management.
• Governance and compliance: The Finance Manager will ensure adherence to the requirements of the Companies Act, Charities Act, and HMRC regulations, ensuring we prepare and submit our statutory accounts on time. You will coordinate the annual audit, review internal controls, and report financial risks to the ESPE leadership.
• Leadership and collaboration: The role includes providing financial guidance to coordinators and teams to support informed decision-making.
• Required experience and skills: Candidates must be a qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA/AAT/ICAEW) with at least three years experience in financial or management accounting, preferably in a professional body or learned society. Proficiency in accounting software, and having significant knowledge and understanding of VAT (ideally across Europe), analytical skills, communication, and project management skills are essential.
• Personal attributes: The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong attention to detail, resilience, collaborative skills, ability to manage multiple priorities, and alignment with ESPE’s mission. You should be proactive, enjoy challenge, be capable of working under pressure, and skilled in influencing and strategic thinking. Must be willing to travel to Europe as required (2-4 times per annum).
Benefits:
- 30 days annual leave, plus UK Bank Holidays
- Flexible working
- Matched pension scheme (up to 7% of salary)
- Employee assistance programme
- European travel
First interview date: 20th February, online.
Candidates must submit a CV and covering letter. The covering letter should demonstrate an understanding of ESPE and the current compliance challenges we have faced in recent years.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Battersea has entered an exciting phase of innovation and transformation as we embark on the second year of our new five-year strategy. With increased investment in income generation, we are strengthening our team to drive the growth necessary to achieve our organisational goals. This role sits within the Philanthropy, Partnerships & Commercial (PPC) team, made up of Philanthropy & Trusts, Corporate Partnerships & Commercial, Special Events & Stewardship, and Fundraising Operations.
The focus of the Philanthropy & Trusts team is to build a solid base of support through excellent stewardship of existing trusts and major donors alongside cultivation of new prospects, reached through prospect research and the networks of senior volunteers. The key purpose of this Philanthropy Manager is to meet both financial and strategic KPIs in order ensure the long-term health of the Philanthropy pipeline. They will do this by personally managing a portfolio of key individual relationships as well as line-managing the Philanthropy Officer to deliver against their targets. This role, together with Battersea’s other Philanthropy Managers, will also work closely with senior leadership, senior volunteers and other individuals to open up networks and introduce new major donors to Battersea.
What we can offer you:
In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:
- 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
- Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
- Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources
- Generous pension contributions - up to 10% employer contribution
- Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year
- Annual interest-free season ticket loans
We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.
Our hybrid working model:
We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.
Diversity and inclusion:
We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all.
We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best.
More about us:
At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.
Acceptable use of AI:
At Battersea, we value expertise. We recognise each candidate that applies to us will have a range of expertise they can offer us, so we want to hear about this in your own words. We understand the support that generative artificial intelligence (AI) software can offer but it can also lead to numerous applications presenting as generic and impersonal. This makes it difficult to gain understanding of your unique experience.
To best showcase yourself, we encourage you to write your responses without the assistance of AI. If you require the use of AI software to aid in completing your application, we ask you use the generative responses as a prompt for writing your answers and avoid copying and pasting. You must also ensure the information presented in your application accurately reflects your experience.
Closing date: 21st January 2026
Interview Date(s): Interviews will be taking place on a rolling basis. Early applications are encouraged, as the role will be closed once filled.
All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received. For full details on the role, please download the recruitment pack.
Battersea is here for every dog and cat, and has been since 1860. We believe that every dog and cat deserves the best.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We’re recruiting an experienced and creative Youth Campaign & Programme Manager to lead the delivery of our national youth strategy and flagship Fearless campaigns. This is a pivotal role overseeing engaging, youth-led programmes that reach young people, parents, guardians and professionals across the UK.
You’ll manage high-impact national and regional campaigns, develop innovative digital and social media content, and ensure our brand, resources and website remain credible, engaging and relevant for young audiences. Working closely with Regional Managers, Outreach Workers and our volunteer Youth Panel, you’ll ensure young people’s voices are at the heart of everything we do.
This role suits a highly organised, strategic thinker with strong project management skills, experience leading teams, and a passion for improving outcomes for young people through creative campaigning.
Please find the full job pack here; have a read before submitting your CV and covering letter.
Permanent | Hybrid (Head Office-based) | £39,000–£41,000 | DBS required
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you passionate about women’s health, community power and social change? Join Wellbeing of Women, the UK charity transforming the lives of women, girls and babies, and play a key role in closing the women’s health gap.
We’re looking for a Health Collective Community Managerto grow and nurture the Health Collective — a national, grassroots-led community representing women and people from marginalised communities. You’ll manage and expand a vibrant member network, create engaging digital content, organise inspiring events, and connect the Collective with decision-makers across the NHS and Government.
This is a rare opportunity to grow and support a powerful, values-driven community and lead inclusive campaigns and social content that influence policy and practice.
You’ll thrive in this role if you’re a brilliant communicator, confident community-builder and organised project manager with a strong commitment to women’s health and equality.
- Benefits include private healthcare, employee discounts and cycle-to-work scheme.
- Funded by the National Lottery until 2028.
Led by women's voices, we save and change the lives of women, girls and babies through research, education and advocacy
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is an exciting position for an exceptional person with a strong campaigning background to work for one of the UK’s leading rights NGOs. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to devise high-impact campaigns to achieve real change, co-ordinating a multi-disciplinary high-performing team to further privacy, free expression and data protection rights. Ideally, you’ll also be a key Big Brother Watch spokesperson in the media.
You’ll have both people and project management responsibilities, leading our campaigns on key civil liberty issues such as digital ID, free speech and protest rights, facial recognition, AI and mass surveillance.
You’ll plan, execute and evaluate campaigns across all areas of our work.
Big Brother Watch
Big Brother Watch is a UK civil liberties campaign group fighting for a free future. We’re determined to reclaim our privacy and defend freedoms at this time of enormous technological change. And we fight to win.
We’re a fiercely independent, diverse, non-partisan and non-profit group of campaigners and researchers who work to roll back the surveillance state and protect the public’s rights in parliament, the media or the courts if we have to. We publish unique investigations and pursue powerful public campaigns to pursue real change. We work relentlessly to inform and empower the public to collectively reclaim privacy, defend our civil liberties and protect freedoms for the future.
We’re a small, dedicated and highly effective team of seven full-time staff and five volunteers.
Job description
Campaigns
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Develop and execute quarterly campaigns plans to manage and schedule relevant advocacy, policy and research work to further our strategic aims
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Co-ordinate a high-performing, multi-disciplinary team to pursue campaign goals
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Identify advocacy and press opportunities to further campaign aims
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Strategise/oversee development of campaign materials & engaging supporter actions
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Promote Big Brother Watch’s campaigns in the media, writing articles and giving quotes/live interviews to press and for our social media channels
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Uphold Big Brother Watch’s reputational excellence in public fora
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Work with Director to periodically set campaign priorities in our organisational strategy
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Communicate complex issues to varied audiences, whether parliament, press or public; whether through traditional means (e.g. print media) or public stunts and actions
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Build strong relationships with parliamentarians and advisors across all parties
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Identify opportunities to further our strategic aims in parliament through committees, parliamentary questions and other activities; as well as regional assemblies and on occasion local government
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Work with stakeholders and pursue collaborative campaigns/coalitions on key issues
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Develop and advance Big Brother Watch’s relationships with allies across Government, legislative bodies, international organisations & NGOs in a strictly cross-party manner
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Reflect, evaluate and implement learning from Big Brother Watch’s campaigns
Events
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Organise Big Brother Watch’s party conference fringe events annually
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Seek other opportunities to organise Big Brother Watch events at appropriate times, including report/campaign launch events, public events and stakeholder roundtables
Management
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Oversee the organisation’s execution of campaigns, ensuring appropriate delegation
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Ensure the highest level of quality of all campaigns output
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Line management responsibilities for the advocacy team (currently two Legal and Policy Officers)
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Manage staff performance and development, and ensure wellbeing
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Help foster a positive, supportive and high-performance work environment
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.

