Global safeguarding lead jobs

Polka Theatre in Wimbledon seeks a Development & Events Manager to join our successful and welcoming team.

This is the role for you, if you:

· Would like to work for a pioneering national theatre for children.

· Enjoy planning and delivering fundraising events, which leverage immediate and ongoing support for the charity.

· Want to help a charity inspire supporters and build quality relationships with them, by telling the story of our impact.

· Are creative, personable, dynamic and great at communicating.

Polka is seeking a Development and Events Manager to coordinate Polka’s regular giving programmes, manage an established programme of events and oversee a committed portfolio of corporate supporters. As a key member of the Development Team, this is an exciting and rewarding opportunity to help shape Polka's future as a leading children's theatre. 

The Development and Events Manager will help donors feel inspired, appreciated, and compelled to support Polka. You will do this through high-quality communications and events for Polka’s donors, potential donors and corporate partners. The postholder will devise and coordinate a varied annual programme of stewardship and cultivation events and take a proactive role in attracting new supporters.

This is a permanent, full-time role. More details are in the recruitment pack on our website.

This role will suit candidates with fundraising experience, particularly with individual giving and events. We also welcome applications from people with transferable skills who can draw on their experience in other sectors. 

The role is primarily on site at Polka Theatre in Wimbledon, with up to 2 days working from home per week.

Polka's commitment as an equal opportunities employer means we are keen to encourage applications from people from the Global Majority, people across the gender spectrum and people who self-identify as disabled, who are underrepresented in our sector.

Polka is funded by Arts Council England, London, registered charity number 256979.

DBS: Basic DBS check required 

Location: Camberwell or hybrid with travel up to 2 – 4 times per month 

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Closing date - Monday, 6th April 2026 at 9.00am

We are seeking strategic leader to join us as Risk and Governance Manager. This is a pivotal role in supporting effective decision-making, regulatory compliance, and maintaining assurance frameworks.

About St Giles Trust

St Giles Trust is a national charity and a global leader in using lived experience to drive meaningful social change. For over 60 years, we have worked with people held back by poverty, exploitation, abuse, or the criminal justice system, supporting them to transform their lives and build a positive future. We are now a national organisation, working across England and Wales with offices in London, Norwich, Cardiff, Leeds, Coventry and Wolverhampton, and with a turnover of around £17 million. As we deliver our ambitious five-year strategy, we are determined to continue growing our reach, our impact, and our ability to change lives through empathy, trust and opportunity.

About the Role

St Giles is seeking a highly skilled and committed Risk and Governance Manager to lead our governance, risk, and compliance functions. You’ll join a passionate team within the People, Risk and Safeguarding Directorate, providing expert guidance to senior leaders and the Board, and ensuring we maintain the highest standards of regulatory compliance and strategic assurance.

To be successful in this role:

You will have significant experience in governance, risk management, or compliance leadership roles with a strong understanding of charity governance, regulatory reporting, and risk frameworks. Being adept at managing multiple priorities under pressure, with high levels of accuracy and discretion is essential, as is excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential including being able to influence, inform, and partner with stakeholders at all levels.

In return, you can expect a competitive salary, generous leave allowance, staff pension, flexible working, a mentoring programme, an advice and counselling service, clinical therapist sessions, life insurance (4 x annual salary), duvet days, season ticket loan, employee perks programme, eye care voucher and much more.

For full details and to apply, visit our website via the apply button.

Closing date - Monday, 6th April 2026 at 9.00am

Interview Date: 17th and 20th April 2026.

We are an equity and inclusion-confident employer. We welcome all applications, and we particularly encourage applications from people of the global majority (black, brown, multi- heritage) and those who identify as disabled, neuroexpansive, neurodiverse, with any protected characteristics and/or social barriers or challenges. We value the empowering and informative impact that all lived experiences and diversity of thought can offer the organisation.

St Giles will guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria set out in the Job Description for the vacancy.

Location: Hybrid, Old Street, London
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £38,570 - £40,600 per annum
Hours: 34.5 hours per week
 
Plan International UK is a global children’s charity striving for an equal world. One where every child can reach their full potential and every girl can choose her own future.
 
We bring people together to protect children’s rights and keep girls safe, in school and in control of their bodies – even when disaster strikes. And we won’t stop until we are all equal. 
 
We’re looking for a passionate and skilled Youth Engagement Officer to lead our work with youth advocates, including our Youth Advisory Panel (YAP), the voice of young people at Plan International UK. This role is all about championing youth voice. You’ll be supporting YAP members and other young people to grow their skills, share their views and influence change for girls’ rights and gender equality in the UK and globally. You’ll create opportunities for young people to get involved across the organisation, making sure their voices are heard at every level, from campaigns, to communications, to our board of trustees. 
 
This is an exciting time to take on the role as we have just recruited a YAP. In collaboration with the Youth Engagement Lead, you will play a key role in supporting them over the next two years. 
 
We’re looking for someone who has experience working directly with diverse young people in a meaningful, inclusive and participatory way. You will be enthusiastic, collaborative and adaptable, with strong safeguarding knowledge and the ability to create engaging, safe and inspiring spaces for young people to grow their knowledge, confidence and skills.
 
If you’re enthusiastic, adaptable and excited about helping young people shape decision-making on children's rights and gender equality, we’d love to hear from you.
 
Please note, this role is not eligible for sponsorship and therefore we are unable to provide sponsorship for this role.
 
For further detail of this role, please see the job profile. 
 
The deadline for applications is 23.30 on 12th April 2026 
 
Interviews will take place on w/c 27th April 2026
 
We are committed to the safeguarding and protection of children, young people and adults in our work. We, therefore, apply rigorous recruitment and selection processes to ensure that only those who are suitable are recruited to work for us. Accordingly, appointment to all our roles is subject to a range of vetting checks and for this role this will include an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring (DBS) check and a check of the Children’s Barred List. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working for us; this will depend on the circumstances of any offences.
 
Plan International UK is committed to being an inclusive employer and we welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.
 
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We’re seeking a passionate Video and Photo Content Producer to help us tell powerful stories that inspire and engage. In this dynamic role, you’ll capture, edit, and produce high-quality video and photography that showcases our mission and connects with audiences across digital platforms and within churches. Working within our Fundraising and Communications department and liaising closely with our Department for World Mission, you’ll craft compelling narratives that show the impact of our work around the world to UK supporters. You'll ensure we represent the dignity of the people we work with and tell their stories with accuracy and care.     

If you’re creative, proactive, and organised this is your chance to make a real difference. You'll bring technical expertise in videography and photography and an ability to build relationships across teams and cultures. If creating content that matters excites you, we’d love to hear from you. 

The role will be hybrid, based in Didcot, with overseas travel expected.

Interviews will take place on 23 or 24 April 2026. Candidates are only required to attend one in‑person interview, based on their scheduled time slot. 

Join our Interserve National Office team based at St John's House, the historic home of the 'Call the Midwife' sisters. Interserve is committed to working cross culturally amongst the peoples of Asia and the Arab World.

We are looking for a personable Finance Admin Assistant to join our small friendly team. You will carry out; 

• Various office and supporter database tasks as well as taking donations over the telephone from supporters 

• A range of daily core finance tasks such as accounting for daily receipts, Stewardship and other Charity Card donations. 

• Daily account reconciliations for bank accounts and manage all incoming enquiries from supporters and potential supporters 

You will need to have a passion for Interserve’s vision and mission as well as at least 2 years experience in a finance or administration role. Experience of using an accounting system or database and IT skills are essential, along with effective administration skills and the ability to handle confidential information sensitively. 

Benefits

• In return, our National Office offers a welcoming, prayerful community, with a commitment to supporting staff wellbeing and flexible working arrangements. 
• Salary is £23,369.77 for 0.8FTE for 4 days per week (£29,212.21 FTE) . 
• The role is a hybrid between home and office working, with a minimum one day per week attendance at the National Office in Birmingham and a further day per week for at least the induction period.

Interviews will take place at our National Office in Birmingham on Monday 13th April 2026 

Please follow the link to our website for further application details.  Send a completed application form, CV, and covering letter.

Interserve is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk and expects all within the Interserve community to share this commitment. DBS certificates will be required for all workers. 

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About the role 

This role provides essential administrative and coordination support to WGN’s partnerships, ensuring the smooth delivery of collaborative projects across WGN's CouRAGEus and Ascent partnerships.

As Partnerships Administrator, you will support day-to-day partnership activity, including coordinating meetings, maintaining accurate records, supporting communications, and assisting with events and stakeholder engagement. You will play a key role in keeping partnership systems organised, accessible, and effective, while contributing to high-quality, values-led delivery.

You will work closely with the Partnerships Lead and internal teams, as well as external partners, helping to ensure strong communication, effective collaboration, and consistent information sharing.

This role is offered on a part-time basis (3 days / 21 hours per week). 

Job description 

As the Partnerships Administrator, you will:

• Provide high-quality administrative and coordination support across partnership activity

• Organise meetings, take accurate minutes, and manage correspondence

• Maintain records, databases, and shared systems with accuracy and confidentiality

• Support the delivery of partnership communications, including newsletters and updates

• Assist with event coordination and stakeholder engagement

• Contribute to monitoring, reporting, and quality assurance processes

• Build positive working relationships with partners and colleagues

• Work collaboratively across teams to support effective partnership delivery

• Demonstrate a commitment to equity, inclusion, and survivor-centred practice

Closing date and interviews

This vacancy is open to applications on a rolling basis with interviews taking place on a rolling basis.

We encourage early applications, as the role may close before the advertised date if a suitable candidate is appointed.

About us 

Women and Girls Network (WGN) is a pan-London organisation that supports women and girls affected by all forms of gendered-based violence. Our overall aim is to promote, preserve and restore the mental health and well-being of women and girls who have experienced, or are at risk of, gendered-based violence, whilst working towards a society free of gendered-based violence.

We do this by:

• Providing women-only holistic and seamless therapeutic services, which meet women and girls’ needs and contribute to total and sustainable recovery from the experiences of violence.
• Evidencing the impact of gendered-based violence and presenting this information in appropriate forums to affect social change in attitudes towards, and responses to, gendered-based violence.
• Developing good practice in the sector by providing training and guidance on specialist service provision and the development of culturally appropriate service delivery.

WGN is proud to be an accredited Living Wage Employer and a member of The London VAWG Consortium, Halo Code, and Helplines Partnership.

We are deeply committed to creating a workforce that reflects the diversity and strength of the women and girls we serve, and we strongly encourage candidates from Black and Global Majority backgrounds with Lived Experience who may not meet all criteria to apply.

WGN is an equal opportunities employer. 

The above post is exempt under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1.

Manager, Sexual Health

Birmingham LGBT is an award-winning charity delivering services to the LGBTQ+ community in Birmingham and the West Midlands. We have recently moved into a new purpose-built centre in the Gay Village district. As we move into this new phase of our development, we are recruiting a visionary, strategic leader for our sexual health team, to drive organisational growth, manage day-to-day operations, inspire the team members and ensure the effective implementation of strategic and operational objectives.

Salary: approx. £34,000 per year, plus up to 5% matched pension contributions.

Working hours: 37 hours per week, with some evening and Saturday work.

Annual Leave: 25 days per year plus bank holidays.

We recognise the importance and advantages of diverse workplaces and communities, and we acknowledge under-representation in our workforce of Black, Asian and global majority people, people with a Romany or Irish Traveller background, and people with lived experience of migration. We particularly welcome applicants from those backgrounds, identities and lived experiences.

To apply, please go to our website and download an application pack, then send your completed application form and equal opportunities monitoring form by email to the email address on the application form.

The closing date for applications is Sunday 19 April 2026. Interviews for short-listed candidates will be held shortly after the closing date.

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Sessional Farm Education Assistant

Based at Oasis Southampton City Farm, Green Lane, Southampton SO16 9FQ

Hours: Flexible

Contract: Sessional

Hourly Rate: £12.73 per hour

Oasis Southampton City Farm is a community focused registered charity working in Southampton. We provide a range of supportive, wellbeing boosting, and nature-based activities for our communities, which include young people and adult learners with disabilities.

We are looking for sessional farm assistants who will support the Farm Lead in delivering the vision for the farm by supporting the delivery of the farm’s variety of activities, including:

 · To deliver youth activities on the farm, supporting young people to help care for the animals

· To deliver birthday parties on weekends to groups of up to 30,

· To deliver animal experiences, giving families the opportunity to meet and greet our rescued and rehomed animals

· To support our adult day service with caring for our animals

· To support with the animal cleaning and feeding rota, alongside groups or individuals.

· To support with the running of our café, which runs on the weekends. Working alongside our youth volunteers to serve refreshments and food.

The successful applicant will need to demonstrate:

· Relevant qualifications and experience in animal management/public sector

· Relevant qualifications and experience in youth work, teaching, or community based projects

· The flexibility to work across the week, including some weekends.

· Excellent verbal communication skills

· Proven ability to work alongside others in projects that work with the public.

· Punctuality, reliability, and honesty.

· Ability to always evidence the Oasis ethos and values.

This is a unique opportunity for a friendly, hardworking and driven individual, who is looking to make a difference in a growing and community focused field of work. In return we offer:

· Flexible working practices which encourage innovation and fresh ideas.

· A supportive network and friendly team in a motivating working environment.

If you are interested, please send your CV and Supporting Statement   In your supporting statement please address these questions:

1. Expand on your CV to explain how your skills and experience meets the Job Description.  Give specific examples.

2. What personal attributes does a person need to do well in this role? 

3. How do you see the Oasis ethos and 9 Habits being displayed in this role?

Applications will be looked at on a rolling basis with an invite to interview and a trial session.

We actively encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and minority and underrepresented groups. If you require any assistance to overcome potential barriers, please let us know. 

Applicants must be able to prove their right to work in the UK. Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in, and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Oasis ethos.  We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks.

Oasis supports Equal Opportunities.  Registered Charity No. 1163889

YOUTH OUTREACH WORKER: Violence Against Women and Girls (Female Applicants Only*)

Location - North Middlesex Hospital Accident & Emergency Department

Full-time - Fixed Term Contract to March 2027

Salary - £31,312 (including London Weighting) per annum

Youth violence is a problem that significantly affects young people, their families and entire communities. At Oasis, we believe that violence can be prevented by taking a holistic public health approach. Oasis Community Hub Hadley encompasses a range of integrated and diverse community projects which together have a common aim to bring transformation to the whole person and the whole community. Through this holistic approach we have been instrumental in shaping the way young people are supported after experiencing trauma, violence or aggression.

Oasis Youth Support at North Middlesex Hospital is seeking a dedicated Outreach Worker: Violence Against Women and Girls Specialist to accompany young women who attend North Middlesex Hospital A&E department due to a violent or aggressive incident, on their journey to make positive choices with the aim of breaking the cycle of violence through 1:1 mentoring.

You will be part of a large team based at the hospital and supported by the Youth Support Project Coordinator, as well as the wider Community Hub Team based in Ponders End, Enfield.

 The key responsibilities within the role are:

· Support young people and develop a bespoke mentoring programme that meets their needs

· Develop and evaluate a model of care that enables young people to benefit from community based interventions

· Planning and delivering sessions focusing around specific areas of violence against women and girls for young people and professionals

· Assisting the team by facilitating high quality information gathering/sharing to track the support given and the success of the project

You could be successful in this role if you: 

· Are passionate about making a difference to young people’s lives

· Have the ability to build positive relationships with young people as well as professionals

· have a relevant professional qualification (e.g. JNC, QTS, QSW), or relevant experience

· Have experience of working in a youth/community setting affected by youth crime

· Experience of mentoring / supporting young people

· Are self-motivated, with the ability to take initiative and organise your own time

This role is a challenging but very rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of some of the most vulnerable young members of society who are living in challenging circumstances. 

Please submit your completed application form at your earliest convenience. Please visit the Oasis Charity Jobs website for application pack.

Completed applications forms should be returned by 9am Monday 28th April 2025

9am Thursday 9th April, with interviews W/C 20th April 2026.

We actively encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and minority and underrepresented groups. If you require any assistance to overcome potential barriers, please let us know.  *Please note that due to the nature of this role, this post is only available to female applicants as permitted under the Equality Act 2010.

Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in, and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Oasis ethos. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks. The successful candidate will need to be provide proof of the right to work in the UK.

Oasis supports Equal Opportunities.  Registered Charity No. 1163889

Project & Fundraising Support Officer

Are you looking to start or grow your career in the charity sector? We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Project & Fundraising Support Officer to assist with our UK and international work preventing and treating needless disability.

Location: Haywards Heath (office-based, with some travel in West Sussex)
Salary: £24,000–£26,000 (35 hours/week)
Contract: Fixed-term (12 months, with intention to extend depending on funding/performance)
Benefits: 25 days holiday + bank holidays, 5% pension, enhanced sick pay

About the role
This is a varied, entry-level role offering hands-on experience across programme delivery, fundraising, communications and administration. You will support our UK nutrition project - the IMPACT Tasty Team - helping deliver community sessions, recruit volunteers, liaise with partners, monitor activities and support fundraising and reporting.

You will also contribute to IMPACT's wider international work, including assisting with fundraising proposals and donor engagement, supporting communications and social media, and helping manage relationships with international partners in Asia and Africa.

About you
We are looking for someone highly motivated, proactive and eager to learn. You will have strong communication and organisational skills, a flexible approach and the ability to work both independently and as part of a small team. A genuine interest in nutrition, community projects, international development and fundraising is essential.

Some relevant experience (paid or voluntary) is desirable but not required.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain broad experience and play a meaningful role in a small, impactful charity.

Eligibility to work in the UK is essential.

Location: Pan-London / Camden (Head Office) / Hybrid  

Salary: Unqualified: £29,385 - £30,671 per annum

Qualified: £30,671 - £33,438 per annum

(Please note that applicants are usually appointed at the bottom of the relevant band based on fairness and our pay scales)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week 

Contract: Fixed Terrm Contract (Until 31st March 2028)

Closing Date: Sunday 19th April 2026

Closing Time: 00:00am

Are you looking for a rewarding role working for an intersectional feminist organisation? If so, we have an incredible opportunity for you to join our team as a Brief Intervention Independent Sexual Violence Advocate (ISVA) at Solace Women's Aid.  

You will be joining a team of committed and inspiring individuals whose dedication has saved the lives of thousands of women, men and children in the capital. We are looking for friendly and diligent individuals to join our services and help us make a difference.

Our core values reflect our history and were developed in consultation with staff and service users. Feminism and intersectionality are key to our work and we are committed to the principles of being survivor-led, trauma-informed, empowering, diverse, anti-racist and anti-discriminatory.

About the Service

The North London Rape Crisis (NLRC) offers range of services to women, trans women, and non-binary people aged 13 + who are experiencing or have experienced any form of sexual violence in their lives. We offer a safe and non-judgmental space to women living, working, or studying across 7 of the North London boroughs.

Our expert team provides helpline support, advocacy (ISVA) and ISVA support. We also provide one to one and group counselling to victims and survivors as well as short-term one to one counselling support to supportive family and friends. It is an inclusive service which supports women and girls of all ages, disabilities, sexualities, gender identities (including trans and non-binary), and religions. The service operates from 9am to 5pm, however, appointments can be arranged outside of these if required.

About the Role

The role of the Brief Intervention Independent Sexual Violence Advocate (ISVA) – CSA/CSE is with the Rape Crisis service in North London. You will work within a multi-disciplinary team to provide a pro-active emotional, practical and advocacy support for survivors who have experienced any form of sexual violence and are engaging (or considering engaging) with the criminal justice system. The role of Brief Intervention ISVA – CSA/CSE will primarily be working with survivors who have experienced childhood sexual abuse and/or exploitation who cannot access immediate ISVA support. Where there is capacity, the role will also provide short term interventions (3 months) for survivors of other types of sexual violence.

About You

The ideal candidate will have completed ISVA training, or have a willingness to undertake ISVA training, and have experience of supporting women affected by sexual violence. You will be proactive and able to adapt to new situations quickly. You will have a clear understanding of the effects of and issues facing women who have experienced sexual violence, as well as understanding of the Criminal Justice System. You will be able to communicate with people from a range of backgrounds and create good working relationship with service users as well as partner agencies. 

What we can offer you

We provide a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees, including:

• Flexible working
• Focus on learning and development (internal career progression and training)
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Employer pension contribution
• Family-friendly leave and enhanced maternity pay
• Access to Inclusion Networks
• Daily clinical debriefing
• Employee Assistance Programme providing free 24/7 support and advice
• Employee Benefits Platform offering staff discounts, benefits and savings
• Flow & Restore yoga classes
• Meditation sessions
• Cycle to Work Scheme

How to apply

When applying for this role, kindly highlight in your Supporting Statement how your values, knowledge, transferrable skills, and experience align with each point within the following sections of the Job Profile Document:

• Values, Behaviours & Competencies
• Knowledge, Experience and Skills

Solace Women's Aid values diversity, promotes equity, and challenges discrimination. We encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, abilities, perspectives, and lived experiences. We have policies and processes in place to ensure that all employees are offered an equal opportunity in recruitment and selection, promotion, training, pay, and benefits. Our Inclusion Networks support staff with protected characteristics and offer inclusive spaces to connect.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We anticipate and provide reasonable adjustments as needed and support employees who acquire a disability or long-term health condition, enabling them to stay in work.

This service is run by women for women and is therefore restricted to female applicants under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, and Part 1. Section 7(2) e of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 apply. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.

As part of safer recruitment practices, we carry out pre-employment checks including references, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and right to work in the UK checks.

No agencies.

Job Profile

 People and Inclusion Manager 

About ATLEU

Our vision is fair and free society in which no one is enslaved or exploited.

Our mission is to secure safety and justice for survivors of trafficking by using and reforming.

ATLEU is seeking a People and Inclusion Manager to help strengthen how we support, develop and manage our team. This is a hands on role where you will shape practical HR processes, support managers and help build a healthy, resilient workplace within a small charity working to secure justice for survivors of trafficking and modern slavery.

Working closely with the Head of Operations and colleagues across the organisation, you will ensure our recruitment, people processes and policies are effective, fair and aligned with our values. Alongside delivering strong operational HR, you will contribute to developing ATLEU’s people, culture and inclusion priorities in a thoughtful and sustainable way.

We actively encouraging those underrepresented in our organisation/sector to apply, including those with lived experience and those from global majority communities.

Please refer to the application pack attached for further info. 

Application Process

• The deadline for applications is 23:30 on Monday 6th April 2026. Applications received after this time will not be considered. 
• Please ensure that the cover letter: explains why you wish to work for ATLEU and in this role; explains how your skills and experience demonstrate that you meet the requirements for this role covers anything else you wish to highlight from the person specification and how it applies to you.
• Make sure you have included a contact telephone number or email address so that we are able to contact you easily and in confidence.
• Let us know of any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process or in the role - we are happy to discuss how we can best support you.
• Candidates shortlisted for interview will be advised by close of business on Monday 13th April 2026. Interviews will be held within the week beginning April 20th, 2026. Candidates may be asked back for a second-round interview.

Head of  Acquisition

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Role Title: Head of Acquisition
Salary: £56574 to £58,221
Location: Hybrid: London or Chard, Somerset
Tenure: fixed term - 1 year

ActionAid UK is a member of the ActionAid Federation, an international charity that works with women and girls living in poverty. We work with our partners and dedicated staff in 43 countries to end violence and fight poverty so that all women, everywhere, can create the future they want

Are you a keen advocate of women and girls’ rights in emergencies? 

Are you  a strategic leader with exceptional acquisition expertise and a commitment to feminist principles and anti‑racist practice

Then we'd love to hear from you!

The Head of Acquisition provides strategic leadership for ActionAid UK’s supporter acquisition programme, shaping and delivering multi‑channel campaigns that bring new supporters into our movement and help drive long‑term organisational impact.
You will develop and oversee a bold, insight‑driven acquisition strategy, ensuring alignment with our mission and 2025–2028 organisational goals. You will lead a high‑performing team and collaborate widely across Public Fundraising, Digital, Stories, Media, Data & Insight and Supporter Operations.

Key areas of responsibility include:

Strategic Leadership

Lead the development of a compelling, data‑driven acquisition strategy and multi‑channel portfolio (including digital, DRTV, face‑to‑face, door drops and inserts).
Develop strong business cases for investment and innovation.
Work closely with the Head of Retention to ensure cohesive supporter journeys and integrated fundraising communications.

Team Leadership & People Management

Build and nurture a motivated, values‑driven team, ensuring coaching, feedback, and development opportunities.
Champion feminist leadership behaviours and ActionAid UK values across all work.

Operational Excellence

Lead the planning, management and evaluation of end‑to‑end acquisition campaigns.
Oversee budgeting, reforecasting, KPIs and performance reporting.
Ensure compliance with relevant fundraising regulations and data protection requirements.
Build strong, effective relationships with agencies, suppliers and internal partners.

Insight, Innovation & Continuous Improvement

Work closely with the Data & Insight team to ensure acquisition performance is measured rigorously and learning is embedded.
Drive innovation in channels, propositions and products, ensuring best practice and continuous improvement.

You will bring:

• Extensive experience leading high‑performing acquisition or direct marketing programmes across multiple channels.
• A track record of delivering substantial growth, innovation and strong ROI.
• Experience building and managing significant budgets.
• Strong analytical and data‑interpretation skills.
• Excellent relationship‑building skills and experience working with agencies.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, support and inspire a team.
• Commitment to ActionAid UK’s mission, feminist principles, safeguarding standards, anti‑racist values and data protection responsibilities.

Experience working with women’s rights organisations or the “Global South” is highly desirable.

Additional information

Diversity, equality, inclusion and belonging:

Diversity, inclusion and belonging are key to our organisational culture. We are on a journey to become not only an anti-racist organisation but one that proudly celebrates the diversity of all applicants and employees. We look forward to you bringing your full self to work, proudly sharing your unique perspective and helping us to shape our combined future. We especially welcome applications from those from under-represented/marginalised communities.

AAUK is a Disability Confident Committed organisation and as such any candidate that declares a disability will be shortlisted for interview if they meet the essential criteria for the role.

Referencing and safeguarding:

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, safeguarding, criminal records and terrorism finance checks. By submitting an application the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures. 

ActionAid UK is committed to preventing any form of sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse (including child abuse and adult at-risk abuse) and responding robustly when these harms take place. We expect all ActionAid UK staff and ActionAid UK representatives to share this commitment. We will not tolerate our staff or other representatives carrying out any form of sexual harassment, exploitation or abuse towards anyone we come into contact with through our work. 

Working practices:

ActionAid is committed to supporting flexible working. If you would like to discuss flexible working options, including the possibility of a job share for this role, there will be space to do so during the interview process.

ActionAid UK has a hybrid working policy for many of our roles. The requirement will vary from team to team and the responsibilities of individual roles. As a minimum, all colleagues are expected to attend the office 12 days per year, plus additional time for induction, training, and company connection days. Some roles may require in-office attendance on all days and if so, these will clearly be marked as in-office roles.

Please note that ActionAid UK does not offer fully remote working options. We encourage you to discuss hybrid working expectations at interview.

Recruitment processes:

Please note that ActionAid UK may review, shortlist and interview candidates prior to the closing date so we encourage all candidates to apply as soon as possible. If we receive a very high response, we may close the vacancy early and will not accept further submissions. Vacancies close at 23:55pm 

Position: Legacy Marketing Officer (Senior)
Type: Full-time (35 hours per week)
Contract: Permanent
Location: Office-based in London with flexible, hybrid working
Salary: Starting from £35,109 per annum (inclusive of recruitment and retention allowance of £2,065). Total salary increasing to £37,174 after 12 months service and satisfactory performance.

Create a future free from MS and inspire others to do the same.

Gifts in wills fund almost half of the MS Society’s work, powering life-changing research, campaigns and services. As our new Legacy Marketing Officer (Senior), you’ll play a leading role in growing this extraordinary form of support and deepening our relationships with the people who make it possible.

If you’re excited by the idea of combining creativity, empathy, and strategic thinking to deliver campaigns that genuinely change lives, this is the role for you.

About us

We’re here for everyone affected by MS. At the MS Society, people with lived experience shape everything we do: our priorities, our campaigning, our research, and the way we support our community.

We’re a friendly, ambitious and collaborative team and we know that our people are our greatest strength. You’ll join a charity that’s moving forward with energy, compassion and purpose.

About the role

As Senior Legacy Marketing Officer, you’ll be at the heart of our gifts in wills programme, helping to grow one of our most vital income streams.

You will:

• Lead inspiring multi-channel legacy marketing campaigns across digital, email, social, print and direct mail
• Create powerful content that helps supporters understand the impact of leaving a gift in their will
• Plan and deliver in-person and virtual legacy events, bringing supporters closer to our work
• Develop strong relationships with supporters, suppliers and internal teams
• Champion best practice in legacy engagement, accessibility and supporter experience

This role is perfect for someone who enjoys taking ownership, being creative, and working collaboratively to make a real difference.

About you

We’re looking for someone who:

• has experience in gifts in wills marketing OR broader fundraising/marketing with transferable skills
• is confident leading projects from idea to delivery
• writes clearly, creatively and with empathy
• builds warm and trusting relationships
• can balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery
• is motivated by making a real and lasting impact

If you care deeply about meaningful supporter engagement and want to help build a future free from MS, we’d love to hear from you.

Closing date for applications: 9:00am on Monday 13 April 2026

Interested?

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Equal Opportunities 
We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and or from ethnic minority backgrounds.

We’d be grateful if you downloaded and completed the equality and diversity monitoring form and submit it with your application. 

Disability Confident Employer 
We’re a Disability Confident Employer and we’re committed to promoting equality and diversity.

You can ask for reasonable adjustments as part of both our recruitment and new starter on-boarding processes.

If you need any help or adjustments to apply for this role, please contact us. You can also ask for the application materials to be sent to you in a different format. Such as for them to be sent to you by email or in a larger word format.

More about our employee benefits:
We have a wide range of employee benefits including (but not limited to): 

Encouraging work life balance

• 38 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays), pro-rata for part-time
• More annual leave entitlement, based on length of employment
• Smart working options (with the opportunity to work remotely and find a smart working pattern that suits both you and us) 
• Flexible working options 

Caring for you and your family 

• Generous sick pay entitlement
• More sick pay entitlement, based on length of employment 
• Opportunity to buy and sell annual leave in each calendar year 
• Free access to a GP virtually 24 hours a day/7 days a week allowing you unlimited advice, reassurance and where appropriate diagnosis 
• Enhanced leave for new parents 
• Free access to a confidential 24 hours a day/7 days a week helpline service for both you and your family with a specialist range of support and information
• Special leave options (such as up to 5 days paid leave for domestic or personal emergencies a year)
• 10 days paid disability leave a year, pro-rata for part-time 
• 10 days paid carers’ leave a year, pro-rata for part-time 
• Cycle to work scheme 
• Death in service scheme
• New family-friendly benefits, including paid leave:
  • In the event of miscarriage or still birth 
  • To support fertility treatments
  • For antenatal appointments for both parents

Thinking about your finances 

• Enhanced salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Discounted season ticket loan and interest-free emergency loans
• Give as you earn to support other charities of your choice before tax
• New employee portal including lifestyle savings vouchers and personal wellbeing

Enriching your life at work

• Personalised development plans with a wide range of training courses and opportunities to source additional training options with your line manager
• Yearly internal apprenticeship opportunities
• New, modern offices that embrace working together both in-person and remotely 
• Various opportunities to influence how we internally operate (including surveys, and focus and committee groups) 
• Active and supportive internal employee networking groups for collaboration and peer support 
• 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering for MS Society activities during normal working hours (such as fundraising events, or campaigning in the local community) 
• 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering with other charities during normal

Safeguarding 
We’re committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone who uses our services and we come into contact with.

This is regardless of Gender, Race, Disability, Sexual orientation, Religion or belief, Pregnancy, Gender reassignment.

We recognise our particular responsibility to make sure vulnerable adults and children are protected.

We have measures in place to protect everyone we come into contact with from abuse and maltreatment of all kinds.

Your right to work in the UK 
You must have the right to work in the UK to work in paid employment with us. You’ll need to share documents showing you’re eligible to work in the UK if we offer you employment.

You can find the UK visas and permits granting you the right to work in the UK on the UK Government website. We currently don’t have a Sponsor Licence agreement with the Home Office and aren’t able to support you with your visa applications.

No agencies please.