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Your mission
We are looking for an experienced, forward-thinking Head of Communications who will be responsible for the global communication strategy and ensure that key stakeholders, such as (institutional) fundraisers and marketing and communication teams in our fundraising markets have the necessary inspiring content, assets and information about our programmes. You will lead the War Child Alliance Foundation’s communications team and will also ensure there is an outstanding communications and marketing platform for our critical programmes, advocacy and scaling work. You will plan for and support the War Child Alliance internal communications processes to foster information sharing and support our People and Culture and Leadership teams.
Team
The War Child Alliance Communications team is responsible for the brand and the reputation on a global level for War Child, as well as overseeing all global and corporate communications and supporting the communications requirements of the War Child Alliance Foundation directorates. In tandem, the team also offers a robust service provision to our fundraising member network, supplying them with content, information and assets to support their communications and marketing outputs, and supports our internal communications processes across the Alliance.
What you will do:
You will report directly to the CEO of the War Child Alliance. Your key stakeholders will be those that are leading our programmes, scaling and advocacy work, global grants managers, research and development teams and the Fundraising and communications professionals operating in our fundraising markets. You'll lead, motivate and inspire a hugely talented team to innovate and adopt new ways of working in order to deliver our global communications.
You will be responsible for:
- Implementing the War Child Alliance Foundation’s communications and marketing strategy, linked to the Alliance strategy and goals, managing risks and barriers and overcoming these
- Designing and running processes with colleagues across the Alliance to coordinate comms approaches which work effectively for all Alliance members and offices.
- Managing (in some cases, developing) in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, communication guidelines and policies, content calendar, campaigning frameworks and other marketing and comm’s tools and standard operating processes that enable strategy implementation.
- Overseeing the creation of creative and inspiring content about country and global programmes, research results and scaling efforts, our advocacy work and campaigns that help to raise brand visibility and engage new supporters and donors
- Acting as an inspirational team leader, able to bring others together so that there is a sense of shared purpose and cooperation among the Alliance members’ communication and fundraising teams.
- Drawing on the benefits of international diversity and our organisational culture, bring together people from many cultures with varied work experiences and different perspectives on strategic and organisational challenges.
- Pro-actively advise the CEO and stakeholders on internal and external global communications.
- Act as a focal point in the alliance for questions regarding internal and external communications.
- Act as a communications crisis focal point and lead in crisis situations.
Your profile
- Experience leading high profile and effective multi-functional, globally focused communication and marketing teams.
- Strong critical analysis and strategic thinking skills.
- Experience of providing strategic, integrated communications and compelling (corporate) storytelling for a well-known brand.
- Proven experience and an excellent eye for content marketing, global campaign and PR possibilities.
- Track record and a keen ability in responding to reputational risks, crises or challenging situations quickly and professionally
- Intellectual and professional level at least equivalent to higher education and with a focus on a background in humanitarian affairs and development, ideally with exposure to child rights.
- Knowledge and experience of global brand identity development and promotion
- Knowledge and experience of global advocacy focused communications campaigns
- Strong ability to express skillfully in written and oral English is a must; mastery in Arabic, Dutch, French or Spanish is preferred.
- A highly networked individual, with a sophisticated network of contacts.
- Strong people manager and skillful team builder
What we offer
- Location : Amsterdam or UK. Preference is given to applicants who reside and have valid working permits. War Child does not offer relocation or visa sponsorship.
- Contract Duration: 9 - 12 months
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- Contract Type: Dutch /UK contract provided that you have the right to work there.
- Salary and benefits are in line with your residing country and contracting office, we offer local packages.
- UK Contract
- Salary range £62100 - £70100GBP per annum
- Flexible working - we recognise the considerable benefits that flexible working can bring and are happy to discuss any possible flexible working options with our employees from hiring. For most roles, the following types of flexibility are usually possible: flexible hours, occasional working from home and compressed hours.
- Annual leave – 28 days per year (full-time) rising to 33 days with service, plus bank holidays
- Pension - all eligible employees automatically enrolled into a Group Personal Pension Plan with a 5% employer contribution, with minimum employee contribution on a salary sacrifice basis. This increases to 6% after one year's service.
- Family leave – we offer enhanced Maternity, Partner/Co-Parent/Paternity Leave, Adoption & Shared Parental Leave
- Health & wellbeing - employees may take advantage of a healthcare cash plan and a range of wellbeing initiatives and training. In addition, all employees have access to free, confidential one-to-one wellbeing consultations with trained counsellors.
- Learning & development - dedicated to the investment in learning and continuing professional development for all our employees
- Workplace Nursery Benefit – employees make tax and NI savings on nursery costs for children up to the age of 5
- Flexible public holidays - up to two standard UK public holidays can be exchanged for those that have cultural or religious significance.
- Cancer Cover: Voluntary contributions can be made through payroll allowing employees to claim back on a range of cancer treatments.
- GP 24/7 Helpline: A GP helpline is be available to all UK employees providing access to a qualified GP, 24/7 via a telephone or webcam consultation, and offers diagnosis, advice and reassurance on a range of medical matters, as well as authorisation of private electronic prescriptions.
- Welcome Bag for new starters: A War Child Tote bag, War Child T-shirt and some other practical things to welcome new colleagues to War Child.
- Discounts on War Child Merchandise: 25% discount on full price War Child merchandise, available to all employees, sold through Shop for Good.
- Range of flexible benefits such a Cycle to Work scheme and season ticket loans.
- NL Contract
- Salary range € 5131 - € 6380
- Flexible working: Flexible working policy
- Pension -Full pension contribution from War Child
- Annual leave : 28 vacation days on full time basis (consisting of 26 vacation days plus 2 additional fixed free days, based on 40 hours work week);
- Compensation for travel and work from home costs;
- Laptop to work from any location and monthly mobile phone contribution of € 25;
- Learning & development - Possibility to follow training and/or courses where relevant;
- UK Contract
- Meaningful Impact: The chance to make a tangible difference in the lives of children and families affected by conflict, contributing to long-term, sustainable change.
- Equal Opportunities: War Child is an inclusive employer committed to diversity and inclusion, respecting all individuals regardless of age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, or physical ability.
- Workplace Culture: War Child is dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace that prioritizes safety and fairness for all individuals. We strictly prohibit any form of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying within our organization
Why You Should Apply
- Make a Real Impact: Your work will directly contribute to providing quality education to children who need it most, creating lasting change in their lives.
- Career Growth: Join a dynamic organization that values your professional development and offers opportunities for learning, growth, and innovation.
- Global Reach: Play a key role in scaling a ground-breaking programme that operates in multiple conflict-affected regions around the world.
- Collaborative and Mission-Driven: Work alongside passionate colleagues and partners united in a mission to protect children and help them thrive despite adversity.
How to Apply
Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit their applications by November 26, 2025. We are reviewing submissions on a rolling basis, so early applications are strongly recommended.
Disclaimer
- Only applications received via our website are processed.
- If we appoint a suitable candidate before the given closing date, we reserve the right to remove the vacancy from our website before that date. In such a case, any responses received after that time are not processed.
- It could be that during our selection process the closing date for the vacancy is extended. If so, and you have not yet heard from us, your application will remain active.
- We have the right to close the advert before the deadline if we received many applications
By submitting your application you certify that all of the statements made in your application are true, complete, and correct and are made in good faith. You understand that falsifying, misrepresenting or intentionally withholding information will be grounds for rejection of your application or withdrawal of any offer of appointment or, if an appointment offer has been accepted, this will be ground for employment sanctions, such as, but not limited to, instant dismissal. In addition, you understand that you need to submit a Criminal Record Certificate and that, if you fail to submit it, no employment relationship can be established.
War Child is an international organisation, and we are committed to be a diverse and inclusive employer, placing human and child rights at the centre of our existence and work. We hire our new colleagues based on their talents, competences and shared values; we do not distinguish them based on their age, gender and gender identity, race, color, ethnicity, religion, culture, sexual orientation, disability etc.
The safety of children and youth is a paramount and essential to War Child’s work. War Child has a zero tolerance policy towards any form of abuse. To prevent placing children and youth at any risk this subject is addressed in our recruitment and selection procedures. Moreover, the accepted candidates will be required to state their commitment/ intent to be aware, consider and adhere to the minimum standards applicable in development and humanitarian settings, such as humanitarian values and principles, Sphere Humanitarian Charter, Standards in the Humanitarian Standards Partnership, Core Humanitarian Standard, International Humanitarian Law, Code of Conduct for the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) in Disaster Relief and IASC Six Core Principles Relating to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We have an exciting opportunity for 2 x Senior Independent Domestic Violence Advocates to join the DRIVE team in London, working 37.5 hours a week.
Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it?
Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care?
If yes, then we'd love to hear from you…
What we offer:
At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:
- Flexible working options including hybrid working
- 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
- An extra day off for your birthday & options to buy or sell annual leave
- Pension with 5% employer contribution
- Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
- High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment & leisure discounts
- Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
- Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
- Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes
- Cycle to work scheme & season ticket loans
- Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression
About the role:
These roles are based in London with hybrid working between home and our office in London.
As a Senior IDVA you will:
- effectively manage and develop a high quality, innovative and pro-active domestic abuse service for victims and their children, including those at highest risk.
- need to ensure that the service prioritises the safety, security and dignity of service users and their children.
- lead in crisis situations, providing advice and guidance on safeguarding issues and information sharing.
- Work within a multi-agency framework consisting of the MARAC and local partnership responses to domestic abuse to keep safety central to all services for victims of domestic abuse.
- Develop your team and address their individual development/performance needs, set individual and team objectives and undertake annual appraisals.
To be successful in these roles, you will need:
- a strong understanding of domestic abuse, including the impact on victims and their children, and the legal and practical remedies available to these clients.
- knowledge and understanding of safeguarding practice and legislation relating to equal opportunities and diversity, inclusivity, safeguarding and risk assessments.
- experience managing the delivery of domestic abuse services and managerial experience will also be necessary as well as having a thorough understanding of IDVA work.
- a proven ability to confidently use various IT systems including Case Management, Microsoft Office, Zoom, Outlook and other online applications/platforms.
- a SafeLives IDVA training certificate, a relevant degree, a vocational qualification or have equivalent experience.
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
About Us:
Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.
Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.
Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.
As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.
If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.
How to apply:
To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.
We look forward to hearing from you.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.
If you have already registered & started an application, then we will contact you to advise of the amended closing date wherever possible.
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Location: Lancashire
Interviews: 04/12 face-to-face at Burnley Methodist Church (Hargreaves Street, Burnley, Lancashire, BB11 1DU)
Join The King's Trust as a Delivery Manager and play a pivotal role in transforming lives. You'll oversee the design and execution of youth programmes that build confidence, skills, and pathways into education and employment for 16–30-year-olds in Lancashire. Collaborating with a passionate team and partners across the country, you’ll lead frontline delivery, ensuring high-quality, inclusive, and impactful services that meet the diverse needs of young people. This role will involve leading our Foundations and Outreach teams to both ensure that we deliver quality Epxlore and Get Started programmes across Lancashire, and lead on the recruitment of young people to a variety of King’s Trust programmes.
If you're an inspiring leader with a passion for purpose, strategic mindset, and proven experience managing people, programmes and partnerships, this is your chance to make real change happen. At The King’s Trust, you’ll not only help shape futures but grow your own in an inclusive, values-led organisation that champions diversity, equity, and personal development every step of the way.
We’re particularly keen to encourage applications from candidates from ethnic minority backgrounds, to help us better reflect and serve the diverse communities we work with. Let’s make a difference, together.
What happens next?
Please submit a CV, and Cover Letter that includes your experience, transferrable skills and motivation to work for The King's Trust! The Team will be in touch about the next steps shortly after the closing date.
Why do we need Delivery Managers?
Last year, we helped more than 40,000 Young People, with three in four young people on our programmes moving into a positive outcome in work, education or training. The young people we help face a range of challenges, such as unemployment, mental health issues or some who have been in trouble with the law. We believe all young people should have the chance to succeed, and that young people are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us. We want to continue having a positive impact on young people’s lives and we couldn’t do this without the important work of Delivery Managers!
Perks for working at The Trust!
- Great holiday package! 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure on the days between Christmas and New Year
- Flexible working! Where operationally possible, our roles require a combination of office days and working from home (please speak to the hiring manager about this particular role)
- You can volunteer for and/or attend events – The King's Trust Awards, Pride, active events etc.
- In-house learning platform! Develop your skills for your career and your role
- Benefits platform! Everything from health and financial well-being support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas.
- Personal development opportunities through our Networks – KT CAN (Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network), and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network).
- Fantastic Family leave! Receive 13 weeks of full pay and 13 weeks of half pay for maternity and adoption leave. Receive 8 weeks of full pay for paternity leave.
- Interest-free season ticket loans
- The Trust will contribute 5% of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme
- Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary)
We believe that every young person should have the chance to succeed, no matter their background or the challenges they are facing.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: Reading, Hybrid
Hours: 37 per week
Salary: £49,098 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent
Campaign Closes: 28th November 2025
First Stage Interviews: 9th/10th December 2025
Second Stage Interviews: 15th/16th December 2025
We are looking for a Communications Lead to shape and deliver impactful communications that inspire and engage. You will lead day-to-day coordination of internal and external communications, ensuring clarity, consistency, and creativity across all channels. Acting as deputy to the Head of Brand, Communications & Entertainment, you’ll manage specialist managers and oversee integrated planning for campaigns, partnerships, and internal engagement.
Essential Criteria
- Significant experience (2+ years) in a mid-senior communications role, ideally within the charity or not-for-profit sector.
- Proven ability to lead, manage, and coordinate communications teams and projects across multiple disciplines.
- Strong understanding of integrated communications planning – including PR, digital, social, and internal comms.
- Demonstrated experience delivering impactful communications that build engagement, increase awareness and drive consideration.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft clear, compelling, and emotionally resonant messages.
- Experience developing and delivering internal communications strategies that foster alignment and culture.
- Collaborative leadership style with the ability to coach, motivate, and support a high-performing team.
- Skilled in managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent stakeholder management and partnership communication experience.
- Strategic thinker with strong operational delivery skills and a focus on impact and efficiency.
Core Purpose
The Communications Lead plays a pivotal role in delivering Make-A-Wish UK’s mission by leading the planning, coordination and execution of impactful communications across internal and external channels.
Acting as the communications lead across every day operations, this role ensures alignment, clarity, and consistency across the organisation’s communications outputs, storytelling and messaging. It provides strategic and operational leadership to specialist communications managers and supports the delivery of high-quality campaigns, partnership communications, and internal engagement activity.
This role supports the Head of Brand, Communications & Entertainment to develop long-term brand and engagement strategy, while ensuring excellence in delivery, team coordination, and communications impact.
Key Responsibilities
Communication leadership & coordination
- Lead the day-to-day management and coordination of Make-A-Wish UK’s communications activity, ensuring cohesive planning, consistent messaging, and effective delivery.
- Line manage specialist communications managers and coordinate cross-team workflows to improve collaboration and reduce operational bottlenecks.
- Oversee integrated communications planning for key projects and partnerships – ensuring alignment across media, social, digital and internal channels.
- Lead and support delivery of flagship communications moments such as organisation wide annual campaigns, events and major brand partnerships.
- Serve as deputy to the Head of BCE where required, representing the communications function internally and externally.
Internal communications
- Lead the development and implementation of a structured internal communications strategy to strengthen staff engagement, visibility of organisational priorities, and alignment across teams.
- Alongside senior leadership and relevant stakeholders, deliver consistent, creative, and on-time internal communications such as internal newsletters, all staff update meetings, and ad hoc announcements.
- Equip managers and internal stakeholders with tools and guidance to communicate effectively across teams.
- Corporate and partner communications
- Coordinate and develop communications for key corporate partnerships, high-value donors, and campaigns to ensure strategic alignment and high-quality delivery.
- Work collaboratively with fundraising and partnerships teams to ensure communications activity enhances partner experience, reinforces brand values, and drives impact.
- Oversee the production of tailored communications plans, toolkits and templates for partners to ensure consistent, on-brand engagement.
Campaigns and storytelling
- Provide senior communications support for major campaigns, ensuring clear narratives, powerful storytelling, and consistent brand representation across all channels.
- Support the Head of BCE in developing emotionally resonant communications that connect audiences to the mission and deepen understanding of Make-A-Wish UK’s impact.
- Ensure quality control and brand alignment across all public-facing content, in partnership with the Content Manager.
- Drive the development and optimisation of key messages, and their effective use across all touch points within the organisation.
Measurement and continuous improvement
- Track and evaluate communications performance using agreed KPIs.
- Use available data and insights to refine processes and improve communications effectiveness across channels. Seek out new data and tracking ability to enhance learnings and inform development.
- Contribute to a culture of learning, collaboration and continuous improvement within the BCE team.
Together, we create joy, happiness and magical memories through life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is an exciting role in a unique organisation. Our vision is to provide an outstanding experience for all UCL students and to be one of the best students’ unions in the UK and the world. We aim to build a vibrant and empowered student community with real influence in UCL and beyond, that enables students to enjoy their time at university; pursue their interests and passions; see the world in new ways; and develop the skills and experience to change the world for the better.
We are a registered charity employing over 100 career staff and 300 student staff, delivering a wide range of services and representative functions for UCL students. We have the widest portfolio of services of any student organisation in the country, managing UCL’s extracurricular programmes for sport, music, drama, dance, media, volunteering, academic societies and intercultural engagement; providing a wide range of fantastic social spaces; leading on student democracy and representation across UCL; and offering excellent student support services.
It's an exciting time to join our growing organisation as we lead the delivery of UCL’s groundbreaking new Student Life Strategy. This is enabling us to build more programmes to improve students’ mental and physical wellbeing, promote genuine equity for all, build students’ skills and confidence, develop their international connections and intercultural skills, and make a real contribution to our local community.
We support hybrid working. Excellent benefits including defined benefit pension scheme and generous holiday entitlement. We are proud of high levels of staff engagement and pride ourselves on being a great place to work. We will consider applications to work on a flexible and job share basis wherever possible.
This is a permanent and part time 0.6 FTE (21.9 hours per week) role.
Job description
We are looking for a proactive and customer-focused Theatre Duty Manager to join our team. This is a varied and hands-on role supporting the delivery of performances, rehearsals, and events in a busy and vibrant theatre environment.
As Theatre Duty Manager, you will lead the Front of House team, ensure the safety and enjoyment of all visitors, and work closely with student societies, visiting companies, and internal departments. You’ll also support the day-to-day running of the theatre, including bar and merchandise sales, building checks, and maintaining a welcoming and operationally ready venue.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced theatre setting, enjoys working with people, and is committed to delivering excellent customer service. Evening and weekend availability is essential, and full training will be provided.
An outstanding experience for all UCL students and to be one of the best students’ unions in the UK and the world.


The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About Us
IIED is an international policy and research organisation working to build a fairer, more sustainable world, in partnership with others across the globe. We stand up: challenging the systems and structures that perpetuate economic, social and environmental injustice – acknowledging our own role in this. We speak out: calling out the big blockers that prevent progress for communities and working to amplify voices, redistribute power and strengthen rights. We innovate: developing, co-producing and supporting evidence-based ideas to drive progress towards a thriving world for all. We collaborate: building connections at local, national and international levels, to support diverse partners to tackle the climate, nature and inequality crises so that people and the planet can thrive. Come and be part of this exciting journey with us!
We are now looking for an Internal Communications & Events Manager to join us on a full-time, permanent basis, working 35 hours per week.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a seasoned events professional with experience designing internal communication strategies to join our impact-driven and globally respected organisation.
We’ll give you the platform to refine your craft at the highest level, curating thought-provoking events that bring global changemakers together, sparking dialogue that matters, and cementing your reputation as a leader in your field.
And with the freedom of hybrid working, you’ll have the scope to shape a career that fuels your best ideas, balancing focus and creativity while making an impact that reaches far beyond your desk.
So, if you want to use your creativity and strategic thinking to help an organisation that’s tackling global environmental and social challenges, read on and apply today!
The Role
As our Internal Communications & Events Manager, you will lead the delivery of our internal communications and events strategies to support engagement, collaboration, and knowledge sharing across the organisation.
Working as part of our highly skilled Communications Group, you’ll design, develop and deliver internal engagement activities, including staff events, communications tools, and content that reflect our values and goals.
Alongside this, you will play a vital role in managing our external events programme, working closely with colleagues across the organisation to deliver professional, high-quality events that amplify our impact and strengthen our influence across key audiences.
Additionally, you will:
- Develop engaging agendas, identify speakers, and prepare materials for events
- Write, review and edit event marketing content for our website and social media platforms
- Analyse event engagement metrics
- Manage the intranet and internal communications channels
- Organise and oversee internal events
- Manage budgets for both internal engagement and events
About You
To be considered as our Internal Communications & Events Manager, you will need:
- Substantial experience in internal communications and event management
- Experience in designing and delivering internal communication strategies
- Experience managing hybrid, virtual and in-person events
- Experience working with social media and online platforms such as Eventbrite
- Strong project management, co-ordination, and strategic planning skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to convey complex messages clearly
- Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to build relationships across all levels
- Excellent knowledge of MS Office 365 and Zoom for events
- An internal communications, event, or marketing qualification or equivalent experience
The closing date for this role is 20th November 2025.
IIED is a hybrid working organisation and you are likely to be working from home most of the time. As such, you will need a suitable place to work and a reliable, fast internet connection.
Other organisations may call this role Internal Communications Manager, Events Manager, Employee Engagement Manager, Communications & Engagement Manager, or Events Lead.
IIED is a Global organisation that serves the Global Majority. We are committed to equity of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in IIED’s workforce including members of minority groups and those with lived experience of the work we do. Even if you don't satisfy all the criteria, we still encourage you to apply, as we will offer training and development to upskill the right candidate for the role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Type Full time, 37.5 hours per week
Contract Type: Contract
Salary: £28,875 per annum
Benefits: Generous Holiday allowance Season Ticket loan Cycle to work scheme Charity worker discounts Enhanced maternity package Wellness, inclusion, and diversity groups EAP scheme Life assurance
Are you passionate about supporting families affected by imprisonment?
Join Pact (Prison Advice & Care Trust) as a Development Manager and help lead our innovative Families Together project, funded by the National Lottery Community Fund. This is a unique opportunity to make a real difference in South Yorkshire by improving outcomes for children, young people, and families impacted by the criminal justice system.
About the Role
• You’ll be responsible for delivering key elements of the Families Together programme, including:
• Leading Professionals Forums and delivering training to schools and community partners.
• Building relationships with schools, social services, and voluntary organisations.
• Providing casework support for children and young people with a loved one in prison.
• Supporting and managing volunteers to deliver high-quality, trauma-informed services.
We’re seeking someone with:
• A Level 3 qualification in criminal justice, casework, teaching, counselling, or similar.
• Experience managing community or criminal justice projects.
• Strong understanding of trauma-informed, person-centred, and restorative approaches.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and partnership-building skills.
• A commitment to Pact’s values and a belief in rehabilitation and social justice.
• Applicants must have demonstrable experience working directly with children and young people. Whilst we appreciate the valuable skills gained from working within adult services, including HMP and similar settings, this role specifically requires experience supporting, engaging and safeguarding children and young people. Please ensure your application clearly evidences this experience, as candidates without it will not be shortlisted.
Why Join Us?
• Be part of a pioneering national charity making a real impact.
• Work in a supportive, collaborative environment.
• Help shape a service delivery model that could be rolled out nationally.
• Receive training, reflective practice, and opportunities for professional development.
Additional Requirements
This role is subject to prison vetting, DBS checks, and a 6-month probationary period. Flexibility to travel across South Yorkshire and occasionally nationally is required. This role requires a valid UK driving licence and access to a car.
Apply now to be part of a transformative project that puts families first.
Closing date- December 6th
Interviews – TBC
Pact (the Prison Advice & Care Trust) is a pioneering national charity that provides caring and life changing services to men and women in prison, to people with convictions on release and in the community, and to their children and families.
Pact’s vision is of a society in which justice is understood as a process of restoration and healing, in which prisons are used sparingly and as places of learning and rehabilitation, and in which the innate dignity and worth of every human being is valued. We work for the common good of Society, taking a public health-based approach. We work at the intersection of criminal justice, child and family welfare, mental health, wellbeing provision and health & social care.
Our volunteers and staff can be found in courts, prisons, probation services, and in communities across England & Wales. We are a diverse, inclusive, modern, and collaborative charity. We build effective partnerships and sustainable solutions based on our well-established understanding of the systems in which we work, and on our historic values and ethos developed through our 120 years of service delivery.
As an inclusive employer, we welcome requests for job adverts and descriptions in accessible formats (for e.g. larger text) for candidates with disabilities, including those with neurodiversity. Please contact us if you require any support in engaging in our recruitment process.
You may also have experience in the following: Development Manager, Family Support Manager
Children & Families Caseworker, Community Project Manager, Criminal Justice Project Manager
Youth & Family Services Coordinator, Safeguarding Officer, Trauma-Informed Practitioner, Social Services Project Lead, Prison & Family Support Worker, Education & Community Liaison, Child & Youth Engagement Officer, Charitable / Nonprofit Program Manager
REF-225 096
Location: Reading, Hybrid
Hours: 37 per week
Salary: £31,349 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent
Campaign Closes: 28th November 2025
First Stage Interviews: 2nd & 3rd December 2025
Second Stage Interviews: 9th December 2025
Make-A-Wish UK is looking for a proactive and organised Individual Giving Officer to help deliver impactful fundraising campaigns that support our mission to grant life-changing wishes to children with critical illnesses.
Essential Criteria
- Experience of planning and delivering direct marketing or fundraising campaigns across a range of channels, such as face-to-face, telefundraising, direct mail, email and paid digital.
- Experience managing day-to-day campaign coordination tasks, including developing creative or data briefs, working with suppliers, tracking campaign schedules and reviewing copy or assets.
- Confidence working with external partners and suppliers, such as telefundraising and face-to-face agencies, printers, media buyers or creative agencies.
- Ability to work with internal teams such as data, digital and supporter care to ensure smooth delivery and strong supporter journeys.
- Understanding of the end-to-end campaign process, including briefing, delivery, analysis and reporting.
- Knowledge of supporter stewardship and the principles of delivering a strong donor experience across multiple channels.
- Good working knowledge of campaign reporting, including response rates, CPA, ROI and retention metrics.
- Experience using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook, with confidence handling spreadsheets and basic campaign reporting.
- Understanding of relevant regulatory and compliance requirements in fundraising, including GDPR, the Fundraising Code of Practice and Gambling Commission guidance.
Core Purpose
The Individual Giving Officer plays a key role in delivering Make-A-Wish UK’s Individual Giving and Legacy fundraising activity. Reporting to the Individual Giving Manager – Committed Giving, the post holder will lead on the development and day-to-day delivery of specific campaigns and projects across Regular Giving, Lottery and Payroll Giving. They will also provide support for activity across cash appeals, legacy and in-memory fundraising, working collaboratively with Senior Officers across the wider team.
The Individual Giving Officer will have responsibility for coordinating and delivering individual giving campaigns, managing day-to-day supplier and stakeholder relationships, supporting the development of supporter journeys, and contributing to income growth through effective campaign management. The post holder is expected to plan, deliver and evaluate their own campaigns with guidance and oversight from the Individual Giving Manager and Senior Officers where required.
We have secured a significant level of long-term investment from the Board to substantially grow the Individual Giving programme, drive sustainable income growth and grow our supporter base. This Officer role will play a vital role in supporting the successful delivery of this programme.
Key Responsibilities:
Campaign planning, delivery and evaluation
- Deliver planned Individual Giving activity across Regular Giving, Lottery and Payroll Giving products, coordinating the end-to-end delivery of assigned campaigns across multiple channels including face-to-face, telefundraising, direct mail, email and paid digital.
- Support the delivery of single gift, in memory and legacy activity under the guidance of the Senior Individual Giving Officer.
- Develop campaign briefs for creative, data, digital and telefundraising teams, ensuring clear objectives, timelines and deliverables.
- Liaise with agencies, printers, media buyers, the internal Telefundraising team, face-to-face fundraising partners, Supporter Care Team, and other suppliers to ensure high-quality and timely campaign delivery.
- Manage day-to-day campaign tasks, ensuring activity is delivered on time, within agreed budgets as set by the Manager and Lead, and adheres to brand and quality standards.
- Contribute to the development of new creative and messaging across channels, applying a test and learn approach to improve response and retention.
- Support the development of paid digital advertising, social and email activity to complement offline campaigns.
- Collate and analyse campaign performance results with the data team, producing wrap up reports, insights and recommendations for future optimisation.
- Maintain accurate and up to date campaign documentation including timelines, data briefs, costs and approvals.
Supporter journeys and stewardship
- Support the development and delivery of supporter journeys that welcome, thank, upgrade, retain and reactivate donors recruited via all channels, including face-to-face, telefundraising, digital and direct mail.
- Coordinate delivery of multi channel communications (email, SMS, print, social) aligned to key supporter touchpoints.
- Work with the Supporter Care and Digital and Tech teams to ensure consistent messaging and experience across channels.
- Maintain journey documentation and ensure updates are applied consistently across face-to-face, telefundraising and digital-led supporters.
- Contribute to the creation and review of fundraising scripts, digital content and creative materials used across channels.
Monitoring and reporting
- Monitor live campaign performance across all channels, including face-to-face and telefundraising volumes, digital engagement and direct mail response, reporting key metrics such as CPA, ROI and retention.
- Support the setup and maintenance of campaign tracking dashboards with the data team, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
- Identify trends and areas for improvement across channels, using data and insight to inform decisions and campaign optimisation.
- Assist with the implementation of testing across channels (e.g. creative, audience, channel mix) and ensure results are documented and shared.
Collaboration and communication
- Build strong relationships with internal teams including data, digital, supporter care, creative and finance to ensure joined up campaign delivery.
- Work closely with the internal telefundraising team to coordinate campaign activity, provide scripts and FAQs, and align messaging and supporter journeys.
- Support ongoing communication with face-to-face agencies and other suppliers, ensuring clarity on deliverables and performance expectations.
- Participate in campaign meetings, supplier reviews and debriefs, sharing performance insights and key learnings.
- Provide timely updates to the Individual Giving Manager on campaign progress, risks and opportunities across all channels.
Compliance and quality assurance
- Ensure all campaign activity complies with relevant regulation and best practice, including the Fundraising Code of Practice, Gambling Commission and GDPR.
- Support quality monitoring across all channels, including face-to-face and telefundraising (e.g. mystery shopping, call listening, script reviews) as well as proofing of direct mail, digital and email materials.
- Coordinate internal review and approval processes for multi channel creative and supplier materials.
- Monitor supporter feedback, complaints or queries from any channel, working with the Supporter Care team to resolve them appropriately and capture insights for future planning.
Together, we create joy, happiness and magical memories through life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you a strategic leader who can strengthen how the sector supports older people through high-quality information and training?
Do you have the vision and experience to lead high-performing teams, shape services, and make a real difference in the lives of older people facing financial hardship?
Independent Age is seeking a Head of Information and External Training to lead their Information and External Training teams (c. 8 people) and play a pivotal role in shaping the Services directorate.
Benefits of working with Independent Age
- Competitive salary: £65,678 (London-based) / £59,115 (Home-based)
- 28 days’ annual leave a year plus public holiday
- Generous pension with life assurance
- Excellent learning and development opportunities
- Enhanced leave and wellbeing benefits
- Flexible and hybrid working. Work in a way that suit you
Independent Age embraces agile working and trusts its people to deliver in ways that work best for them.
About the role
Work setting: London-based / Hybrid (minimum 4 days per month in the office), or home-based.
Contract: Fixed term 9-month contract Full-time (35 hours per week, 5 days or a 9-day fortnight)
Part-time considered (min. 21 hours per week)
As the Head of Information and External Training, you will:
- Provide strategic leadership to the Information and External Training teams, fostering a high-performing and inclusive culture.
- Contribute to the development of a sustainable plan for the delivery and leadership within the Services directorate, and the transition to it, in collaboration with colleagues.
- Lead people engagement and change as we make decisions on the future shape and line reporting of the Information and Training teams.
- Oversee the delivery of accessible, high-quality information for older people and professionals.
- Shape and deliver external training for advisers, public bodies, and corporates, including developing a commercial training offer.
- Work closely with Marketing and Engagement teams to ensure clarity, collaboration, and consistency.
- Represent Independent Age externally, sharing expertise and promoting the charity’s mission.
About you
The Head of Information and External Training will have:
- Proven leadership of high-performing teams in information, advice, or external training services.
- Strong strategic planning skills with the ability to translate vision into actionable plans.
- Experience in organisational change and team engagement.
- Analytical skills to evaluate impact and inform decisions.
- Experience in managing the development of external training provision for professionals and organisations.
- Knowledge of issues affecting older people in financial hardship and how information and advice interventions can improve lives.
Key dates
- Application deadline is 24th November
- Interviews will take place weeks commencing 1st and 8th December
How to apply
To apply for the Head of Information and External training role, please submit your CV and a supporting statement outlining how your skills and experience meet the criteria in the job description and person specification. I’d also be happy to have a conversation about the job description to give you further insight into the opportunity so please do reach out directly if you’d like a confidential chat.
Applications sent by TPP to Independent Age will be anonymised to support fair shortlisting.
Independent Age values diversity, challenges discrimination, and ensures everyone feels they belong. Applicants from all backgrounds are welcome.
Independent Age is committed to safeguarding and follows Safer Recruitment practices to ensure they are safeguarding those who work with Independent Age. A basic DBS certificate will be required for this role which will be carried out by Independent Age following offer to the successful candidate.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
This is an exciting role in a unique organisation. Our vision is to provide an outstanding experience for all UCL students and to be one of the best students’ unions in the UK and the world. We aim to build a vibrant and empowered student community with real influence in UCL and beyond, that enables students to enjoy their time at university; pursue their interests and passions; see the world in new ways; and develop the skills and experience to change the world for the better.
We are a registered charity employing over 100 career staff and 300 student staff, delivering a wide range of services and representative functions for UCL students. We have the widest portfolio of services of any student organisation in the country, managing UCL’s extracurricular programmes for sport, music, drama, dance, media, volunteering, academic societies and intercultural engagement; providing a wide range of fantastic social spaces; leading on student democracy and representation across UCL; and offering excellent student support services.
It's an exciting time to join our growing organisation as we lead the delivery of UCL’s groundbreaking new Student Life Strategy. This is enabling us to build more programmes to improve students’ mental and physical wellbeing, promote genuine equity for all, build students’ skills and confidence, develop their international connections and intercultural skills, and make a real contribution to our local community.
We support hybrid working. Excellent benefits including defined benefit pension scheme and generous holiday entitlement. We are proud of high levels of staff engagement and pride ourselves on being a great place to work. We will consider applications to work on a flexible and job share basis wherever possible.
This is a 0.4 FTE (14.6 hours per week) and permanent role. This role is based at our Bloomsbury campus.
We are looking for a Group Exercise Assistant to support the Fitness Centre Manager by liaising with class instructors, sourcing cover, processing invoices and maintaining up to date information on the website and app. The post holder will be expected to visit TeamUCL Gym sites at Bloomsbury and East to quality check class provision, gather customer feedback and engage with instructors.
An outstanding experience for all UCL students and to be one of the best students’ unions in the UK and the world.


The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Role Purpose:
We are looking for a Training and Development Officer to work closely with our management team to plan, coordinate and deliver high-quality training for all volunteers and staff. Your work will ensure everyone across the organisation has the skills, confidence and support they need to thrive in their roles, whether they are client-facing or non-client facing. By strengthening learning and development, you’ll play a key role in maintaining the quality, consistency and impact of our advice services, as well as contributing to a positive, fulfilling working environment for our team.
About Citizens Advice Watford
Citizens Advice Watford (CAW) is an independent charity offering free, confidential and impartial advice on a wide range of issues. We support the community of Watford through telephone advice, face to face appointments at our Watford office and outreach sessions in GP surgeries and at the local foodbank. Our team includes 37 volunteers and 19 staff, most of whom work from our Watford office. We’re proud of our collaborative culture, where teamwork is at the heart of how we operate and every contribution is valued. We take a proactive, client-centred approach, anticipating advice needs and striving to provide the highest standard of service. We are committed to equality, celebrate diversity and challenge discrimination. We welcome applications from suitably skilled candidates from all backgrounds.
Job Purpose
- Lead training and development so everyone at CAW is appropriately trained
- Drive our recruitment and retention strategy for volunteers
- Develop and deliver our Training and Development Plan
This pivotal role will be responsible for the selection, training and development of our volunteers across all service areas. A key focus will be to facilitate effective training pathways for staff and volunteers. You will be required to design and deliver group training sessions and monitor trainee progress and development through structured training programmes.
To be successful in this role, you will be a great communicator, passionate and enthusiastic about learning and have a good attention to detail. This role offers excellent potential for professional growth with opportunities to expand your skills and progress within the Citizens Advice network.
Benefits: 33 days (inc. bank holidays) pro-rata. Access to our Employee Assistance Programme, professional development opportunities
Closing date: 26 November 2025
Interviews TBC: w/c 1 December 2025
Location: Reading, Hybrid
Hours: 37 per week
Salary: £37,132 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent
Campaign Closes: 28th November 2025
First Stage Interviews:8th and 10th December 2025
Second Stage Interviews: W/C 15th December 2025
Make-A-Wish UK is seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Mass Participation Events Officer to lead the delivery of our flagship fundraising events, including the London Marathon, and to help shape the future of our mass participation portfolio. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working in a collaborative, purpose-driven environment.
Essential Criteria
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in events fundraising or a related role.
- Proven experience of delivering events and supporter journeys.
- Strong project management and organisational skills.
- Experience of working with digital marketing and CRM systems.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
- Strong understanding of fundraising compliance and GDPR.
- Experience of account managing a wide variety of clients/supporters/customers
- Experience managing own workload, prioritising and responding to changing demands
- Experience of reporting on financial and KPI performance
- Excellent numerical and analytical skills with a keen eye for detail, ensuring data accuracy and a strong understanding of reports.
- Experience of working to and exceeding financial targets and KPIs, and being accountable for hitting set income targets or putting plans in place to mitigate income losses due to underperformance.
- Ability to work proactively and make data driven decisions, able to use initiative and plan and arrange own workload to meet set objectives.
Core Purpose:
The Senior Mass Participation Events Officer will play a pivotal role in the development and delivery of Make-A-Wish UK’s mass participation events portfolio, most notably the London Marathon, as well as other third-party and Make-A-Wish owned products (e.g. walks, runs, virtual events).
This position will lead on event delivery, support new product development, and coordinate marketing and supporter journey planning. You will work closely with internal teams and external partners to ensure seamless delivery, exceptional supporter experiences, and continuous improvement across the programme. This role is key to driving income growth, supporter acquisition, and retention through strategic planning and operational excellence.
This role sits within the Public Fundraising team who are responsible for individual giving, legacies, community fundraising, third party Mass Participation events, and owned fundraising products and events. The Public Fundraising team plays a vital role in contributing to our organisational strategic goal of developing sustainable sources of income.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategy & Planning
- Support the development and implementation of multi-year plans for mass participation events across a broad range of markets, activities and products.
- Lead on the delivery of a range of third-party challenge events, owned products and virtual events, including recruitment and onboarding of new supporters, stewardship of supporters, budget management, event planning and logistics, volunteer management, and evaluation and reporting on events, taking learnings forward to improve future events. This role will primarily manage the London Marathon, which is our biggest third-party fundraising event, bringing in around 50% of all third-party events income.
- Contribute to the innovation pipeline by identifying opportunities for new products and enhancements and supporting the development of minimum viable products.
- Evaluate performance and identify opportunities for growth.
- Ensure plans are data-driven and aligned with organisational strategy.
- Work proactively to identify a pipeline of future support and new fundraising opportunities, varying across corporate teams, groups and associations, individual supporters and third-party activities, converting prospects into confirmed supporters to maximise income growth.
- Work to an agreed income target with the aim of exceeding and growing income. You will have responsibility and accountability for hitting financial targets.
Acquisition and retention of supporters
- Coordinate marketing plans for acquisition, working with the creative team and digital freelancer.
- Brief and manage asset creation for campaigns across digital and print.
- Liaise with the email specialist to support campaign delivery via Campaign Monitor.
- Build and optimise registration flows to ensure a seamless user experience.
- Develop and deliver automated, multi-channel supporter journeys to retain donors, maximise fundraising, and promote further engagement.
- Implement key milestones including welcome communications, fundraising support, and post-event stewardship.
- Align supporter journeys with the wish journey to deepen engagement.
- Implement key milestones of the supporter journey including welcome calls, race pack mailings, thank you mailings and fundraising chases.
- Maintain effective relationships with Make-A-Wish UK colleagues and supporters, maximising retention and long-term value, and identify cross-departmental opportunities where appropriate by working collaboratively.
- Effectively steward small and medium corporate teams, ensuring corporate partners participating in third-party Mass Participation events have an exceptional experience.
- Coordinate cross-functional input from brand, digital, supporter care and wishgranting teams to ensure integrated delivery of mass participation events.
Event Management and Delivery
- Lead planning and delivery of a portfolio of mass participation events, including logistics, budgeting, and on-the-day coordination.
- Act as operational lead for assigned events and products, making decisions on delivery approaches, resourcing, and supporter experience within agreed strategic parameters
- Provide informal mentoring and guidance to the Mass Participation Events Officer, supporting their development and ensuring consistency in delivery. Support the Officer with event logistics and delivery as needed.
- Maximise supporter engagement to meet income targets and KPIs at events.
- Develop project plans, marketing plans and supporter journeys for a portfolio of mass participation events.
- Attend Mass Participation events and represent Make-A-Wish in a professional manner. Be prepared to work some weekends and evenings where required.
- Lead on event day logistics including the management of staff and volunteers.
Monitoring and Evaluation
- Monitor fundraising progress and approve partner invoices in alignment with the team’s budget and coding structure.
- Monitor event performance against agreed KPIs including recruitment targets, fundraising targets, and average fundraising per head.
- Make data-informed decisions to optimise event delivery and supporter journeys, escalating strategic or high-risk issues to the Manager.
- Present results and learnings in monthly meetings with the wider Public Fundraising team and contribute to strategic reviews.
- Use learnings to feed into the ongoing development of the overall Mass Participation events strategy.
- Be accountable for set income and acquisition targets, continually monitoring performance against targets, using initiative to spot opportunities for improvement and areas of growth and acting on these opportunities.
Together, we create joy, happiness and magical memories through life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you ready to kick-start your creative career in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment? We’re looking for a Studio Assistant to join a passionate in-house Creative Studio, at a global education charity, producing high-quality visuals — from social media assets and videos to infographics, reports, and campaign materials.
You’ll help keep the creative engine running smoothly: supporting projects, organising assets, liaising with freelancers, and ensuring everything meets brand standards. No two days are the same, and there’s plenty of scope to grow into project coordination and production.
You’ll join a forward-thinking, inclusive organisation with an innovative 4-day working week, hybrid flexibility, and a supportive culture that values creativity and wellbeing.
You’ll bring:
- Strong organisational skills and multitasking magic ?
- A collaborative spirit and problem-solving mindset
- An interest in creative production (design, video, content, etc.)
- Confidence with digital tools (bonus points for Monday.com or Adobe Creative Suite!)
If you’ve got a sharp eye for detail, a love of great design, and a can-do attitude, we’d love to hear from you!
- Salary: £26,000 (depending on experience)
- 4 day week! Monday-Thursday.
- Location: Central London office (hybrid, 2 days a week in the office near Liverpool street)
- Full-time, permanent.
Apply today, they are holding interviews on a rolling basis.
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
This is an exciting role in a unique organisation. Our vision is to provide an outstanding experience for all UCL students and to be one of the best students’ unions in the UK and the world. We aim to build a vibrant and empowered student community with real influence in UCL and beyond, that enables students to enjoy their time at university; pursue their interests and passions; see the world in new ways; and develop the skills and experience to change the world for the better.
We are a registered charity employing over 100 career staff and 300 student staff, delivering a wide range of services and representative functions for UCL students. We have the widest portfolio of services of any student organisation in the country, managing UCL’s extracurricular programmes for sport, music, drama, dance, media, volunteering, academic societies and intercultural engagement; providing a wide range of fantastic social spaces; leading on student democracy and representation across UCL; and offering excellent student support services.
It's an exciting time to join our growing organisation as we lead the delivery of UCL’s groundbreaking new Student Life Strategy. This is enabling us to build more programmes to improve students’ mental and physical wellbeing, promote genuine equity for all, build students’ skills and confidence, develop their international connections and intercultural skills, and make a real contribution to our local community.
We support hybrid working. Excellent benefits including defined benefit pension scheme and generous holiday entitlement. We are proud of high levels of staff engagement and pride ourselves on being a great place to work. We will consider applications to work on a flexible and job share basis wherever possible. This role is based at our Bloomsbury campus with work across various football facilities across London.
This is a 0.8 FTE (29.2 hours per week) and fixed term contract for 18 months.
We are looking for a Football Development Officer to support the delivery of TeamUCL's new focus sport, football. The role combines football delivery with desk-based sports administration and student engagement. We are looking for someone passionate about developing football in all forms - from running beginner friendly sessions to working with students to co-create community volunteering projects.
An outstanding experience for all UCL students and to be one of the best students’ unions in the UK and the world.


The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
In this role, you'll provide specialist, person-centred support to veterans (and the wider Armed Force and ex-service community) facing challenges such as homelessness, mental health issues, addiction, domestic abuse, and involvement with the criminal justice system. Your work will empower veterans and their families to achieve their potential and lead more fulfilling lives.
The Royal British Legion’s Advocacy & Complex Needs Service operates across the UK, offering holistic support to veterans experiencing isolating challenges. We are expanding our team to better meet the needs of those we serve and are excited to welcome a new Advocacy & Complex Needs Advisor for the Somerset and Wiltshire areas.
Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.
As an Advocacy and Complex Needs Advisor, you will:
- Complete effective and efficient welfare case management of a complex caseload of beneficiaries facing multiple disadvantages, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records.
- To work in a trauma-informed way, understanding the impact of trauma, recognising its signs, and creating a safe and supportive environment for beneficiaries and colleagues. This includes implementing professional practices that foster safety, trustworthiness, collaboration, and empowerment, while actively avoiding re-traumatisation.
- Complete face-to-face visits at the beneficiaries’ home or out in the community, as appropriate and in line with RBL visit policy, to meet beneficiary needs.
- Collaboratively conduct a thorough exploration of needs and assess priorities to create and adapt an objective-based action plan.
- Provide expert advice, guidance, and advocacy, and make referrals to both statutory and third-sector agencies with a focus on empowering the beneficiary to address and manage their needs effectively.
- Help beneficiaries stay connected and maintain engagement with services that provide professional interventions.
- Offer essential emotional and practical support to beneficiaries awaiting assessments from other services.
- Maintain a thorough understanding of risk management and safeguarding practices and procedures for adults and children.
- Keep your professional practice up to date with current policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with Legion standards.
- Perform other duties related to the role as requested by your line manager or Head of Department/Divisions.
If you’re ready to take on a challenging yet rewarding role and make a significant impact, apply now to become an Advocacy & Complex Needs Advisor at The Royal British Legion. Together, we can support veterans and their families in leading more empowered and fulfilling lives.
Please note this role is home-based with a requirement to travel across the geographical area of Somerset and Wiltshire and any appropriate surrounding areas if there is a need for a beneficiary visit, in line with organisational hybrid working practices.
This job requires a DBS check at Enhanced level.
Employee benefits include:
- 28 day’s paid holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with optional annual leave purchase scheme of up to 5 working days
- Generous pension contributions, with Employer contributions ranging from 6% to 10%
- Range of flexible working options may be available, depending on your role
- Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
- Range of courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development goals and objectives
- Opportunities to volunteer
- Travel loans, Cycle to Work, and more!
RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics and aim to operate an inclusive recruitment process.
For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert.
We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.


