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Role Purpose:
The Clinical Director will provide strategic clinical leadership to the Restraint Reduction Network, ensuring that all initiatives, standards, and practices align with evidence-based approaches, human rights principles, and the goal of reducing restrictive practices across education health and social care settings. This role will champion best practice, influence policy, and support the implementation of RRN Training Standards nationally and internationally.
This role will also include delivering training, audits, working on projects that reflect areas of expertise and supporting organisations to restrictive practices through six core strategies.
Role Summary
· To be the clinical lead for RRN including leading our work supporting providers to improve via the six core strategies.
· To provide clinical leadership for the RRN Partners Programme through acting as lead RRN consultant and delivering programmes.
· Working with the Director of Organisational and Workforce development to ensure programmes are effective and contemporary and evolves as practice evolves and improves with feedback
· Providing collaborative leadership of RRN in leading a restraint reduction movement across the British Isles and leading our RRN members community.
· Work with members of RRN Senior leadership team and board of trustees to ensure RRN is both sustainable and impactful in line with charities purpose
· Support RRN manager and associates to develop a range of resources ensuring that all RRN resources are:
o evidence based (linking with academics and universities)
o co-produced (with people with lived experience of restraint)
o protects human rights (linking with human rights organisations)
· Support and contribute to the continuous improvement of the RRN training standards and RRN Practice Leadership Diploma
· Act as an ambassador and spokesperson for the RRN, ensuring positive relationships with key stakeholders including charities, civil servants, professionals, academics and people with lived experience
· Ensure RRN develops its reputation as leaders in restraint reduction nationally and internationally and ensure internal culture reflects trauma informed practice we promote
· Work collaboratively with CEO to ensure clear strategy and internal culture reflects trauma informed practice we promote
· Ensure all resources and work undertaken by RRN reflect best practice in co-production with people with lived experience of restraint
· Supporting RRN associates with lived experience with clear expectations of their role and putting in person centred processes to minimise the impact of trauma through the direct work they do for RRN and the interaction with the organisation.
· Contribute to the development of a Community of Practice
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership
- Lead the clinical vision for restraint reduction across education, health and social care, ensuring alignment with RRN’s mission and values.
- Provide clinical leadership in ensuring all RRN activities are trauma informed and people with lived experience are provided with support then need to minimise risk of retraumatising.
Policy & Standards
- Ensure RRN Training Standards and resources are co-produced, remain current, evidence-based, and compliant with legal and regulatory requirements.
- Contribute to national and international policy development on restraint reduction and restrictive practices.
Quality & Improvement
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including audits, research, and evaluation of restraint reduction strategies.
- Monitor and report on clinical outcomes and impact measures related to restraint reduction.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Build strong relationships with NHS Trusts, social care providers, special schools, regulators, and self-advocacy groups.
- Promote co-production with people with lived experience of restraint and their families.
Education & Workforce Development
- Support the development and delivery of RRN Diploma
- Provide clinical leadership for webinars, conferences, and professional development initiatives.
Research & Evidence
- Collaborate with academic partners to advance research on restraint reduction and disseminate findings.
- Ensure all RRN resources are evidenced based reflecting best practice from both research and people with lived experience.
Please apply by sending a current CV together with a supporting statement demonstrating how your skills and experience meet the job description and person specification. Your supporting statement should be no longer than 2 A4 pages.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
About MSF UK
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) provides life-saving medical care to people affected by conflict, epidemics, disasters and exclusion from healthcare. MSF UK exists to maximise the support we provide to this work — by raising funds, advocating for patients, and ensuring our organisation is strong, accountable and sustainable.
MSF UK has grown significantly over the past 5 years, almost doubling our income to just under £100m. As MSF UK enters a new strategic period to 2031, with ambitious plans to grow income further and increase our impact for patients, the strength, resilience and integrity of our financial foundations have never been more important.
The Role
The Financial Controller plays a critical role in safeguarding MSF UK’s resources so they can be used where they are needed most.
You will lead the financial accounting function, ensuring MSF UK’s finances are accurate, compliant and well-controlled, while also driving continuous improvement in systems and processes. Building on strong existing foundations, you will help modernise and streamline financial operations so they remain fit for a growing and increasingly complex organisation.
Working closely with the Director of Finance & Services, the Head of Financial Planning & Analysis and colleagues across MSF UK and the wider MSF movement, you will ensure that financial stewardship actively supports humanitarian impact.
What You’ll Do
You will lead MSF UK’s financial accounting function, balancing rigour, efficiency and service. This includes:
- Ensuring strong financial stewardship: leading statutory accounts, audit, tax compliance and regulatory reporting, including to MSF International.
- Maintaining robust controls: safeguarding MSF UK’s assets through effective internal controls, risk management and reserves oversight.
- Overseeing core financial operations: ensuring accurate, timely processing of transactions, payments and financial records.
- Managing funds and grants: overseeing restricted and unrestricted funds and MSF grant flows, ensuring donor and organisational requirements are met.
- Leading systems and process improvement: driving automation, system enhancements and improvement projects to improve efficiency and user experience.
- Leading and developing the team: managing and supporting a high-performing financial accounting team and fostering a collaborative, improvement-focused culture.
- Trusted technical advisor: providing clear assurance and expert accounting and tax advice to senior leaders, trustees and colleagues.
About You
You are a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent) with significant experience leading a financial accounting function in a complex organisation. You bring strong technical expertise, sound judgement and a commitment to integrity and transparency.
You are:
- Confident leading statutory reporting, audit and tax compliance.
- Experienced in improving systems and processes, including through technology and automation.
- A collaborative leader who values developing people and building strong relationships.
- Motivated by purpose, with a desire to use your skills to support a mission that matters.
Experience in the charity sector, managing complex VAT environments or working within international organisations is desirable.
Why Join MSF UK?
You’ll join a values-driven organisation where strong financial control is seen as fundamental to humanitarian impact. You’ll be trusted to lead, improve and innovate — ensuring MSF UK remains accountable, resilient and able to respond to the needs of patients around the world.
If you are motivated by MSF’s mission and want your financial leadership to make a meaningful difference, we would love to hear from you.
Recruitment timetable
Application deadline: Sunday 25th January
Shortlisting:week of 26th January
First stage interviews: week of 2nd February
Second stage interviews: week of 9th February
How to apply:
Please send your CV and letter of motivation via the link by Sunday 25th January. For an informal conversation about the role, please contact our exclusive partner, Bryony Thomas via the Allen Lane agency website.
MSF UK is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity and creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from all sections of our diverse community.
We are looking for a Digital Business Analyst to join our Digital Services team at Samaritans. As Digital Business Analyst, you’ll deliver new key digital tools, and improvements to existing tools and processes used by volunteers in the UK and Republic of Ireland (ROI).
You’ll improve outcomes for both volunteers and branch staff involved in the recruitment, onboarding, training and development of volunteers and providing safe and supported listening services to our callers.
By improving current systems and delivering new digital tools, you'll support Samaritans in achieving our vision that fewer people die by suicide.
A Business Analyst qualification is essential in this role e.g. BCS International Diploma in Business Analysis, IIBA (CCBA), PMI-PBA or equivalent.
Contract
- £37,000 - £40,000 per annum plus benefits
- Full Time (35hrs per week)
- Permanent
- Hybrid working with link to Ewell office
- In-person working: Meeting in person and working collaboratively are things we value. We work in person around 2 days or more per month.
- We are passionate about flexible working, talk to us about your preferences
What you’ll do
- Assess stakeholder needs and define detailed requirements against the suitability of software solutions
- Deliver new digital tools which align with business objectives
- Consider how system developments and new technology can support service improvement
- Perform data-mapping for system integration and migrations
- Develop and document process improvements
- Create UX/UI screen layout
- Solve user issues submitted through our service desk
- Deliver training, guidance and support to system users
What you’ll bring
- Proven experience in triaging user problems and identifying solutions
- Experience in performing gap-analysis to identify best solution options
- Strong understanding of the role of technology in the enterprise architecture and how it integrates with other systems
- Experience with delivering Salesforce or other CRM systems
- Ability to understand users and their needs, based on evidence and lived experience
- Ability to interpret, document, and prioritise requirements that can be understood by both stakeholders and software suppliers.
- Experience in shaping online user journeys
- Comfortable communicating with internal and external stakeholders
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
- A Business Analyst qualification
Full Job Description and Person Specification attached below
Why Samaritans?
At Samaritans, you’ll be part of a people-first organisation deeply committed to inclusion, compassion and learning. You’ll contribute to a team where your voice matters, your expertise makes a difference, and your work helps save lives.
We welcome applications from individuals with lived experience and encourage those from underrepresented communities to apply. We are committed to creating an environment where all our people feel seen, heard and supported.
You’ll join a values-led organisation with a powerful mission and a collaborative culture. We offer flexible hybrid working, excellent benefits, and the chance to make a tangible difference in suicide prevention across the UK and Ireland.
For further information about Samaritans, including our charity structure, values, employee benefits, and application process, please read our recruitment brochure attached below. You can also visit our careers website to access this.
We recognise the enormous benefits and the social justice imperatives of ensuring diversity at every level of our organisation. Samaritans is wholly committed to inclusion and diversity and to building a culture and environment where everyone is appreciated for the unique person they are. To ensure Samaritans is representative of those we support and who support us, we particularly welcome applications from disabled, racialised minority and LGBTQ+ candidates, as these people are under-represented at Samaritans.
Apply now
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please apply. You will be asked to some answer short application questions and to upload your CV.
We kindly ask that you don’t rely on AI tools for your application answers, or to generate interview answers. We want to see your own unique ideas and writing skills. We want your application to stand out from the rest and showcase your own strengths.
Applications close: Monday 19th January 2026 at 09:00am
Interviews: w/c 26th January onwards
We prevent suicide through the power of human connection. Connecting people in crisis with trained volunteers who will always listen.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Head of People
We are delighted to share this new and exciting opportunity for a Head of People to join a values-driven and dynamic organisation.
Position: Head of People
Location: Manchester
Salary: £48,985 per annum (pro rata to 21 hours – £29,391)
Hours: Part-time, 3 days per week (21 hours)
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Hybrid working, with at least 1 day per week in the Manchester office
Closing Date: Midnight, Friday 16 January 2026
Interviews: Tuesday 27 January 2026, in Manchester
Benefits: Flexible working options, pension scheme, discounted travel to work schemes, employee wellbeing assistance programme including free eye tests, personal and professional growth and development including coaching, trade union.
We reserve the right to close the role early should a suitable candidate be found before this date. Applicants must apply via the application form on our website – CVs cannot be accepted.
About the role:
As Head of People, you will lead all people-related activity across the organisation, providing practical and professional HR leadership. Reporting to the Shared Services Lead, you will drive the delivery of the People Plan, ensuring people practices reflect co-operative values and support strategic goals.
This role offers the opportunity to shape organisational culture, support senior leaders and help create an inclusive, engaging workplace where people can thrive.
Key responsibilities:
HR leadership and delivery
- To lead the organisation’s HR function, managing internal HR resource and external providers where required.
- To support the CEO, Shared Services Lead and Leadership Team in developing and delivering the People Plan, ensuring practical implementation and measurable progress.
- To advise and support the Leadership Team on workforce planning, recruitment, learning and development, performance and wellbeing.
- To develop and maintain fair, transparent and financially sustainable pay, grading and reward structures aligned with organisational values.
- To prepare and present HR reports and papers to the Leadership Team, Board and Committees, including the Remuneration Committee.
- To support the Remuneration Committee with expert HR advice, including the development of appraisal processes for senior roles.
Policy, compliance and governance
- To ensure HR policies are up to date, legally compliant and aligned with co-operative values.
- To support effective HR governance, including reporting, risk management and equality impact assessments.
- To lead regular policy reviews and staff consultation, ensuring consistent and fair application across the organisation.
Organisational development and culture
- To work closely with the Shared Services Lead and Leadership Team to foster a positive, collaborative and values-led culture.
- To coordinate and deliver learning and development programmes that build organisational capability.
- To support internal communications and engagement activity that strengthens trust and collaboration.
Employee relations and HR operations
- To line manage the HR Coordinator, ensuring delivery against organisational priorities.
- To provide professional HR advice to managers on employee relations, recruitment and performance matters, seeking legal advice where appropriate.
- To maintain constructive relationships with recognised trade unions, ensuring effective consultation.
- To oversee recruitment, onboarding and exit processes, ensuring a positive and inclusive employee experience.
- To ensure accurate HR records are maintained and confidential information is handled appropriately.
About you:
To be successful in this role, you will be passionate about people, values-driven leadership, and creating inclusive and supportive workplaces.
You will bring:
- A Level 7 CIPD qualification or equivalent experience
- Proven experience as an HR Manager or similar senior HR role, ideally within a values-led or membership organisation
- Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
- Experience developing and delivering people strategies that support organisational growth
- Excellent communication and influencing skills
- The ability to manage sensitive issues with professionalism and discretion
About the organisation:
As the voice of the UK’s co-operative movement, we empower and support co-operative enterprises with specialised knowledge and expertise, to grow the co-operative economy and create a fairer society. From football clubs and farms to convenience stores and pubs, there are more than 7,000 co-operatives in the UK, each owned and controlled by their members and based on a set of shared principles and values.
As an organisation we are led by our unwavering values of solidarity, self-responsibility, equity, and honesty, therefore if you share these core values, we would be delighted to receive your application.
Other roles you may have experience in could include Head of HR, HR Manager, People and Culture Lead, Senior HR Business Partner, Director of People, or HR Lead.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Contract Type: Full-time, 35 hours per week, fixed term for 1 year (with the potential for extension, depending on funding).
Location: This role can be based in either London, Brussels or Berlin. We operate a hybrid working policy with 2 days in the office each week.
Reports to: Director of Digital Campaigns
Salary and Benefits: £35 - 40k (London) / €40 - 46k (Berlin / Brussels) depending on experience, plus discretionary annual bonus, a 6% employer pension contribution, the right to work from any location for up to 25 working days per year.
Career Progression: We want our people to flourish and grow whilst working for us, helping to contribute towards Future Advocacy’s continued success and impact. This is why we place a big emphasis on learning and development.
Why join us?
Future Advocacy is a global agency, based in London, Brussels and Berlin. We put cutting-edge advocacy, campaigning and communications tools into the hands of individuals and organisations working to create a better future.
We are highly skilled at:
- Designing winning advocacy and strategic communications strategies
- Mobilising targeted and powerful campaigns for change
- Securing strategically important media coverage
- Digital and creative campaigns
- Research, analysis, policy development and writing
- Training in all aspects of strategy, government relations, campaigning, and media work
We are proud to work for some fantastic clients seeking to make the world a better place. Current and previous clients include the Jamie Oliver Group; Movember; the Elton John AIDS Foundation; Brave Movement; Centre for Democracy and Technology; ECPAT International; Which?; WaterAid; Bite Back 2030; World Food Programme; Islamic Relief; Sarah Brown’s TheirWorld charity; Wellcome Trust, and the World Wide Web Foundation.
Our Founder/CEO previously was Director of the ONE campaign across Europe for seven years, responsible for all ONE’s policy, campaigns, digital, media, and advocacy work. He was a key architect of the Make Poverty History Campaign; Movement Director for the anti-slavery organisation Walk Free; and an Executive Director of the UK Labour Party.
The Role
Future Advocacy is seeking a Digital Campaigns Consultant. This is a great opportunity to do impactful work within a small, dynamic organisation that places a strong focus on team and personal development.The successful candidate will be a natural digital campaigner and eager to contribute to our work with our brilliant clients. They will quickly develop a range of skills, including digital strategy, content development, communications and stakeholder management of agencies. They will work closely with our Digital Campaigns Director; the Country Directors, CEO, Managing Director, and other senior leaders as part of our small and energetic team.
The Digital Campaigns Consultant will also support the Country Directors in implementing a flagship project which works with partners to raise awareness and understanding about the importance of reducing poverty and improving health in low income countries. They will also work on other projects aiming to push back against authoritarianism, polarisation, and populist nativism.
Responsibilities will include:
- Supporting the design, delivery and evaluation of digital communication strategies and online creative campaigns across Future Advocacy’s broad range of clients.
- Supporting the implementation of Future Advocacy's flagship project across markets, aimed at enhancing political support for global cooperation.
- Coordinating with partner stakeholders and agencies to support the design and delivery of bold, high-impact digital communications in the UK, Germany, EU and beyond.
- Supporting effective project management
- Contribute flexibly and proactively, taking on additional tasks that help the team succeed as needed.
Requirements
We would love to hear from you if you meet the criteria below:
- 2 - 6 years of experience in digital campaigning
- Experience of applying key digital skills in a communications and campaigns setting such as:
- social media management
- digital copywriting
- Ad creation and management (e.g. LinkedIn, Meta, TikTok, programmatic),
- Email copywriting
- CMS (Wordpress, Drupal, or similar)
- CRM management (such as Engaging Networks, Action Network, Salesforce, or similar)
- First-class written and verbal communications skills in English
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team
- Enthusiasm, flexibility, and ability to manage competing priorities
- Precision in delivering high quality work in a fast-paced yet supportive environment
Nice to Have:
- Undergraduate degree in a relevant field
- Written and verbal communication skills in German would be a big advantage
- Some design experience with programs such as Canva or the Adobe Suite
- Some basic HTML and CSS skills which means you could tweak a web page or email template.
- Some experience in video editing and production
- An interest and knowledge of international development
- An interest and knowledge of UK, German and/or EU politics
Our Culture
Our culture and values are very important to us, allowing us to thrive in a fast changing world. The key values that drive us at Future Advocacy are:
- Always Learning: We constantly strive to improve the work we do, as a team and as individuals.
- Impactful: We define success in terms of the impact our work has on making the world more equal, sustainable and more prosperous.
- Supportive: We are open, responsive, positive and supportive to each other and to others.
Apply for this Job
Please apply in English by submitting a CV and cover letter below. In your cover letter please demonstrate how you meet the criteria with relevant examples. We have highlighted a number of digital skills which represent the breadth of our work and the skills you might have, please show where you perhaps have stronger experience in one area or another.
The deadline for applications is 11.59pm on Sunday 25th January 2026.
If successful in your application, you will be invited to first round interviews (online) in the week of 9th February.
If we’re both excited to proceed, second interviews will be held the week of 16 February in person in either London, Brussels, or Berlin, where we will ask you to complete a written task.
Future Advocacy is committed to equal opportunities. We welcome applications from individuals regardless of their race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, age, gender, or disability. We particularly encourage applications from members of groups that are currently under-represented in our organisation, including Black, Asian and minority ethnic people.
We are happy to discuss flexible working and other adjustments on a case by case basis.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
The Cyber Helpline is a fast-growing, innovative charity that supports individuals impacted by cybercrime, digital fraud and online harm. As we enter our next stage of growth, we are seeking a senior operational leader to transform, scale and strengthen our Helpline service.
The Head of Helpline and Service Delivery will provide strategic and operational leadership across all aspects of service delivery - people, processes, quality, tooling and innovation. This role is accountable for the overall performance, resilience and impact of the Helpline, ensuring we offer exceptional trauma-informed and victim/survivor-centred support across channels.
This is an executive role requiring someone who can operate strategically while staying close to operational realities. You will lead managers, staff and volunteers, drive cultural and structural change, support growth of service models, deliver high-quality outcomes and ensure the Helpline is equipped to meet demand.
This opportunity is exciting for an experienced service-delivery leader to build a mission-driven Helpline at scale.
Key Responsibilities
Strategy & Service Direction
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Develop and deliver a multi-year operational strategy for the Helpline aligned with organisational goals.
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Shape the future service model, including workforce planning, channel strategy, automation and technology.
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Provide executive-level leadership and insight to the CEO, Executive Team and Trustees.
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Represent The Cyber Helpline externally with partners, regulators, law enforcement, funders and the wider sector.
Service Performance
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Lead the day-to-day and long-term operation of the Helpline, ensuring stability, quality, responsiveness and continuous improvement.
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Own and deliver KPIs, SLAs, performance dashboards and quality standards.
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Ensure effective processes, incident response, risk management and signposting and referral pathways.
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Oversee the helpdesk, telephony, triage, case management processes and other service initiatives.
People, Culture and Capability
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Lead the team members across functions such as supervisors, case support, QA and training
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Build a high-performing workforce of staff and volunteers, ensuring strong recruitment, onboarding, development, supervision and succession planning.
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Foster a supportive, trauma-informed and collaborative culture with clear expectations and accountability.
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Set and embed structures, role clarity, operational guidelines and communication frameworks across the Helpline.
Quality, Compliance and Risk
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Own the QA framework alongside the Case Support Team, ensuring consistent, accurate and compassionate support to victims and survivors.
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Work in partnership with the Head of Safeguarding to ensure compliance with safeguarding policy and strong practice across the team.
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Oversee high-risk escalations, operational risk identification and mitigation.
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Ensure compliance with internal policies, such as data protection and cybersecurity.
Service Development
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Lead service improvement initiatives, including redesigning processes, upgrading systems and embedding new technologies.
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Collaborate with data, product and technology teams to enhance automation, workflows and case-handling efficiency.
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Ensure the service evolves in response to threat trends, victim needs, and organisational strategy.
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Drive innovation in digital service delivery and multi-channel support.
Partnerships, Impact and Growth
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Work with stakeholders such as police, funders, commissioners, corporates and international partners to strengthen and expand our model.
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Support fundraising and business development opportunities by providing operational insight, impact reporting and case studies.
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Contribute to the expansion of the Helpline model into new geographies.
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Act as a senior ambassador for the service and organisation.
Internal Leadership and Collaboration
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Partner with operations, finance, safeguarding, comms and data teams to ensure integrated and effective organisational delivery.
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Contribute to organisational strategy, planning cycles, and Executive Team decision making.
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Lead or support cross-organisational projects where operational expertise is required.
Requirements
Candidates must be 18 years old or older and resident in the UK with the right to work in the UK. Successful candidates will need to have their background and criminal records checked, as they are likely to have access to sensitive personal data.
Essential
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Significant leadership experience in a senior operational role within a helpline, support service, contact centre, victim support environment or other complex service-delivery setting.
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Proven ability to scale a service, introduce new operational models and lead organisational change.
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Experience managing multi-layered teams (including volunteers), ideally across remote environments.
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Strong understanding of QA, safeguarding principles, operational risk, and compliance.
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Demonstrated ability to set KPIs, manage performance, analyse data and make evidence-informed decisions.
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Exceptional people leadership, communication and stakeholder-management skills
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Experience improving processes, implementing new systems or delivering service innovation.
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High emotional intelligence with a calm, pragmatic approach to problem-solving.
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Alignment with The Cyber Helpline’s mission and a commitment to victim-centred support.
Desirable
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Understanding of cybercrime, cybersecurity, online harms or digital victimisation.
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Experience working in a charity or volunteer-powered environment.
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Experience delivering training, public speaking or representing an organisation externally.
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Experience with helpdesk systems, CRM, or telephony/triage systems
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Knowledge of trauma-informed practice.
What we offer
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Enhanced annual leave - generous leave package with an extra day off to celebrate your birthday.
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Pension scheme - 8% employer contribution to your workplace pension scheme
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Employee discounts - thousands of discounts on travel, shopping, wellbeing, entertainment and more.
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Remote working cost budget - an annual allowance to cover eligible remote working costs
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Flexible, remote-first working - we are a remote-first organisation, you’ll have the freedom to work from home (or away - subject to approval), supported by a flexible working culture.
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Cybersecurity at home - we offer free cybersecurity tools, including endpoint protection and VPNs to protect your personal devices.
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Professional development - access to ad-hoc training based on your role and professional growth interests
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Enhanced leave - including sick pay, paternity/maternity, compassionate and bereavement leave. We operate with flexibility during periods of illness, family need or unexpected events.
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Cybersecurity community - Join a supportive network of over 150 cybersecurity professionals in the UK and USA.
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Time off for learning - request time off to pursue training or development opportunities
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Department: Prison delivery
Salary: £11,310 per annum
Hours: 14 hours (2 days a week)
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract
Do you want to join an organisation committed to addressing low literacy levels amongst people in prison?
Shannon Trust are delighted to be working with His Majesty’s Prison & Probation Service (HMPPS) to provide peer-led learning programmes at HMP Wymott. Working closely with the prison and their staff, people in prison, Shannon Trust volunteers and mentors, this post will lead the delivery and development of our prison-based reading and numeracy programme, maximising opportunities for people in prison to learn to read.
Ideally you will have some experience of prison settings underpinned by the ability to build relationships and personal qualities that include resilience, determination and a problem-solving approach.
This role is a fixed term role until 31st December 2026 with the opportunity to be made permanent subject to contract renewal.
The role will be prison-based. Employee benefits include a company contribution to pension scheme of up to 5%, 30 days holiday plus bank holidays, life insurance, paid volunteering days, discounts via Reward Gateway and an Employee Assistance Programme. The biggest benefit though is our culture – our people really want to work for the organisation.
?We welcome job applications from people with lived experience of the criminal justice system and do not routinely ask for details of any criminal convictions. These roles do require prison security clearance, so we will need to ask for details of any relevant criminal convictions before an offer of employment is finalised.
Please note this role is subject to contract award
?Interviews are planned 22nd January 2026
Benefits: Standard Shannon Trust: Employee benefits include a company contribution to pension scheme of up to 5%, 30 days holiday plus bank holidays, life insurance, paid volunteering days, discounts via Reward Gateway and an Employee Assistance Programme.
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The purpose of this role is to deliver a high quality, flexible Human Resources service, responsive to the needs of the organisation, and in line with legislative requirements and good practice, to our Clinic and Animal Behaviour teams in London and to our Battersea Old Windsor and Battersea Brands Hatch sites. The postholder will provide expert HR advice and support to line managers and staff, coaching and empowering managers to lead on people matters with support and guidance where required.
What we can offer you:
In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:
- 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year.
- Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes.
- Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources.
- Generous pension contributions - up to 10% employer contribution.
- Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year.
- Annual interest-free season ticket loans.
We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.
Our hybrid working model:
We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.
Diversity and inclusion:
We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all.
We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best.
More about us:
At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.
Acceptable use of AI:
At Battersea, we value expertise. We recognise each candidate that applies to us will have a range of expertise they can offer us, so we want to hear about this in your own words. We understand the support that generative artificial intelligence (AI) software can offer but it can also lead to numerous applications presenting as generic and impersonal. This makes it difficult to gain understanding of your unique experience.
To best showcase yourself, we encourage you to write your responses without the assistance of AI. If you require the use of AI software to aid in completing your application, we ask you use the generative responses as a prompt for writing your answers and avoid copying and pasting. You must also ensure the information presented in your application accurately reflects your experience.
Closing date: 26th January 2026
All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.
Interview date(s):
First interview (online via Teams): w/c 2nd February 2026
Second interview (if necessary, in person): To be confirmed
For full details on the role, please download the recruitment pack.
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Primary Purpose:
The Head of Services is a key member of Age UK Cheshire’s Senior Leadership Team, designated Safeguarding Lead, and leads all aspects of the organisation’s service operations.
Following the successful integration of existing services, this role will work closely with a supportive CEO and board on the next phase of development of our new organisation, building on the strong history and reputation of two charities, to meet the needs of a growing ageing population across Cheshire.
The successful candidate will understand the strategic need to combine impactful data with storytelling, influencing internal and external stakeholders to join us in our mission.
The role involves representing Age UK Cheshire externally, championing the voices of older people, to influence decision makers and commissioners to help ensure older people aren’t forgotten in a challenging funding environment.
Additional Information:
Rising poverty, digital exclusion and rural isolation are creating a perfect storm of loneliness for thousands of older people. Age UK Cheshire is a local, independent charity dedicated to supporting older people across the whole of Cheshire. We offer a lifeline for people in later life to access the information and support they need.
If you embody our values of respectful, honest and person centred, and are passionate about supporting those who built the world we now live in, we’d love to hear from you.
You’ll be joining Age UK Cheshire at a pivotal time following the merger of Age UK Cheshire and Age UK East Cheshire in July 2024. Following the successful integration of existing services, you’ll work closely with a supportive CEO and board on the next phase of development of our new organisation, building on the strong history and reputation of two charities, to meet the needs of a growing ageing population across Cheshire.
You’ll have a strategic vision for developing and future proofing services, whilst staying close to operational realities. You will lead the delivery of measurably impactful services, and ensure our resources are directed where they can make the greatest difference for older people across Cheshire.
You’ll understand the strategic need to combine impactful data with storytelling, influencing internal and external stakeholders to join us in our mission.
You’ll represent Age UK Cheshire externally, championing the voices of older people, to influence decision makers and commissioners to help ensure older people aren’t forgotten in a challenging funding environment. You’ll build strong relationships and partnerships across the local authorities, NHS, and voluntary sectors.
This is also a people leadership role. You'll develop and manage a team, creating a high-performing culture where accountability and support go hand in hand. You'll role-model best practice, share knowledge freely, challenge constructively, and coach colleagues to develop their own approach.
This role offers a unique chance for an experienced service-delivery leader to shape the future of a respected local charity, drive innovation and impact — in a supportive, values led culture with an ambitious and passionate team.
Together we can make Cheshire a place where older people are not only seen, but respected and valued every day.
Shape the Future of a World-Renowned Institution.
Director of Development
Employer: King’s College, Cambridge
Salary: Starting salary in the region of £90,000 – £100,000 with scope to go beyond for a leading professional with outstanding experience and track record.
Location: Cambridge, UK
King’s College, Cambridge is embarking on the next chapter of its long and influential history and is seeking a Director of Development who can imagine, articulate and drive a bold philanthropic vision for the College.
For more than five centuries, King’s has been a place where ideas, discovery and creativity flourish. Its Chapel stands as one of Europe’s great architectural achievements; its Choir is recognised globally; its students and scholars have shaped culture, science and society. The College is now looking for a development leader who can help secure the resources that will enable it to thrive for generations to come.
Joining King’s at a moment of real momentum, you will build on the achievements of the recent £100 million campaign and design the next strategic phase of fundraising. This will include championing initiatives that broaden access, strengthen support for students, enhance academic excellence, and protect the unique historic fabric of the College.
You will have substantial experience in securing major gifts, a confident and motivating leadership style, and experience of cultivating deep, lasting relationships. A key member of the leadership team, you will work closely with a vibrant global community of alumni and build new partnerships with individuals and organisations who share King’s commitment to excellence, inclusivity, innovation and positive societal impact.
King’s is a place that encourages independent thought, creativity and meaningful contribution to society. Among our alumni are Nobel laureates, world-changing scholars, and trailblazers. Central to our mission is ensuring that exceptional students, whatever their background, can flourish.
As Director of Development, you will be elected to a Fellowship of the College, joining a vibrant, diverse and dynamic community. This position offers more than professional advancement - it represents a rare opportunity to make a lasting contribution to an institution whose commitment to education and innovation has shaped the world for over five centuries.
Closing date: Midnight on Sunday 1 February.
First round interviews are expected to be held the week of 23 February with second round interviews the week of 2 March 2026.
Interested?
Please familiarise yourself with the attached Candidate Pack.
To apply, please submit a CV and covering letter.
King’s College, Cambridge is partnering with Constellate Global Talent on this search. No agencies please.
Download the candidate pack and send your tailored CV and cover letter no later than Midnight on Sunday, 1 February.
Social Media and Digital Engagement Lead
We’re looking for a proactive, innovative and collaborative Social Media specialist to manage and grow our brand presence across social media via content planning and creation, publishing, community engagement and reporting.
Position: Social Media and Digital Engagement Lead
Location: Swindon/Hybrid
Hours: Full-time
Salary: £32,538 to £35,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Closing date: 26 January 2026
First-round interview date: 2 and 3 February 2026 (Online)
Second-round interview date: 11 February 2026 (Swindon)
The Role
Bible Society believes the Bible is God’s gift for God’s world. We share it because we believe it changes lives for good. We want Christians to be confident in the Bible’s truthfulness and reliability, and we want to change how people talk about it in wider society and invite them to see it as a source of wisdom and joy.
This role is all about bringing our strategy to life by delivering content that gives the Bible, and our brand, a voice in the digital sphere.
Key responsibilities include:
· Develop and implement a comprehensive social media strategy that increases brand awareness
· Lead our social media activity
· Lead the planning, creating, commissioning, editing and publishing of suitable content
· Advise and support colleagues on the management of online communities
· Be the social media expert for colleagues across Bible Society
· Identify new platform opportunities
· Support the Head of Communications in handling crisis communication and reputation management
· Monitor and analyse social media performance
About You
This role requires a mix of creativity, digital storytelling and a passion for communicating the Bible’s message as we inspire and equip our audiences to engage with the Bible.
You will have:
· Experience of leading the implementation of social media and/or digital marketing strategies, with a proven track record of increasing reach and engagement
· Extensive experience of using of using a wide range of social media platforms including Facebook, X, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube and Pinterest
· Understanding of digital fundraising strategies is desirable
Help us in our mission by matching your skills and experience with a job that really matters.
If you have the legal right to work and remain in the UK, are passionate about the Bible and know how to get the best from social media, we’d love to hear from you. Please provide your CV and a 250-word statement that sets out your interest in and suitability for this position.
In Return…
Commitment - As a Christian organisation, the charity believe you have gifts and abilities that are all your own. So they’re willing to explore how what you have might fit what’s needed.
The checklist – There’s no such thing as the perfect candidate. You don't have to tick every box on the job description before you apply!
It's personal - You have a life outside work, and the organisation want you to be able to live it well. So are happy to talk to you about flexible working hours and working from home.
Learn and grow - When you're trained in a new skill, or learn a different perspective, it benefits everyone. The organisation is committed to making it possible for everyone to flourish, with a huge variety of learning resources available.
Together and apart - The charity believe in home working where it’s appropriate, and during lockdown they made that work really well. But know how important it is to meet face to face, too and are committed to making the office an enriching environment, where people are glad to be.
Celebrating difference - Universal acceptance for everyone, everywhere is at the heart of the organisation and it promotes diversity of thought, culture and background. Diversity is valued and this is reflected in the workforce.
Level ground - We want you to bring your best to the application and selection process. If you need any adjustments to be made for that to happen, let us know and we'll be glad to help.
You may also have experience in areas such as Social Media, Digital, Marketing, Engagement, Social Media Officer, Social Media Lead, Brand Lead, Communications Officer, Communications Lead, Content Lead, Digital Marketing Lead.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Do you want to join an organisation committed to addressing low literacy levels amongst people in prison?
Shannon Trust are delighted to be working with His Majesty’s Prison & Probation Service (HMPPS) to provide peer-led learning programmes at HMP Brixton. Working closely with the prison and their staff, people in prison, Shannon Trust volunteers and mentors, this post will lead the delivery and development of our prison-based reading and numeracy programme, maximising opportunities for people in prison to learn to read.
Ideally you will have some experience of prison settings underpinned by the ability to build relationships and personal qualities that include resilience, determination and a problem-solving approach.
This role will be prison based. Employee benefits include a company contribution to pension scheme of up to 5%, 30 days holiday plus bank holidays, life insurance, paid volunteering days, discounts via Reward Gateway and an Employee Assistance Programme. The biggest benefit though is our culture – our people really want to work for the organisation.
?We welcome job applications from people with lived experience of the criminal justice system and do not routinely ask for details of any criminal convictions. These roles do require prison security clearance, so we will need to ask for details of any relevant criminal convictions before an offer of employment is finalised.
?Interviews are planned for 28th January 2026
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About Edward’s Trust
Edward’s Trust is a local West Midlands charity providing support for bereaved children, young people, and parents. We have 36 years of experience and operate at the highest level, providing qualified counselling and holistic support for complex or prolonged grief. We do not set time limits and the service is completely free. We do not get Government funding; therefore, we rely on donations to keep this vital service going.
Our Values
RESPECT
We will act with integrity in all that we do, being mindful and considerate to all. We respect and remember those who have died. Respect is a constant that embraces diversity and uniqueness of experience.
HOPE
A feeling of trust in tomorrow. We embody, instill and empower a feeling of trust in tomorrow. Hope is the hand to hold. We have a vision that one day there will be a universal understanding of life-changing grief.
HOLISTIC
Complete and all encompassing. We acknowledge and respond to the needs of the whole person: mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually. We recognise the total experience of grief, promoting a holistic approach to bereavement care.
SUPPORT
Enabling with compassion and care. We provide responsive support that is appropriate, relevant, and meaningful to each individual. Together in safety and strength. Encouraging society to respond appropriately to people facing loss and surviving bereavement.
EXCELLENCE
Embracing professional integrity and creative innovation. We are passionate about providing exceptional services and maintaining the highest standards in all that we do. Excellence is valuing people. We are committed to driving innovation and change.
Role summary
Here at Edward’s Trust, we are excited and committed to growing our service offer and fundraising whilst working with a small but mighty team. We have strong and realistic foundations in the trusts and grants income stream and a secure base of income from long-term committed funders. These funders enable us to reach children and adults through our specialist counselling services and projects alike, but with a huge amount of new work in development, securing new income from trusts and foundations is a high priority for us.
This is an exciting role at Edward’s Trust that will challenge and provide excellent career development opportunities for the successful candidate. This role will deliver essential stewardship to our growing portfolio of warm trust supporters, engaging with them to provide inspirational impact reporting to secure continued funding. Our new colleague will gain exciting CV enhancing experience through working and securing new grants for some of the larger funders which is where we wish this post to focus on.
You will support Edward’s Trust to develop its presence in the trust and foundations world, by working to agreed new business targets and contributing to the creation of a high-quality pipeline of new trust and foundation opportunities.
Key Accountabilities:
- Become an expert in Edward’s Trust current activities and future plans
- Manage a portfolio of trust supporters, providing outstanding stewardship, and ensuring relationships deliver against agreed objectives to enhance the long-term relationship.
- Prepare and deliver engaging bids and reports to share impact and inspire future support.
- Work cross-organisationally to support projects and reporting and to help shape and develop appropriate projects for funding (alongside the Head of Fundraising and Service Delivery Manager).
- Build good working relations with key staff and Trustees of established trust supporters.
- Thank supporters promptly and ensure that progress reports and updates are received by supporters as and when required.
We are open to Flexible Working Requests which can be discussed during interviews.
Supporting bereaved families with care, compassion and hope across the West Midlands



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Location: Preferably London, however will consider applications outside of London. Expectation to be in the office 40-60% of the week
Interviews: 02/02/2026
For more information or to apply, please click "apply now" to be directed to our website.
Step into one of the most exciting moments in The King's Trust’s history as we celebrate our 50th Anniversary and our most ambitious philanthropic campaign yet. As our new Head of Principal Giving, you’ll be front and centre of a bold national movement to unlock transformational investment for young people; today, tomorrow and for generations to come. This is your chance to support a £150m campaign and help shape and lead a new global philanthropic income stream, paving the way for long-term impact that lasts well beyond our golden year.
In this high-profile role, you’ll build powerful, strategic relationships with philanthropists, trusts, foundations and senior volunteers, inspiring 7 and 8-figure gifts that change lives on a national scale. You’ll bring creative energy, ambition and polished storytelling to every proposal and boardroom pitch, while working closely with colleagues across fundraising to identify, shape and secure the biggest opportunities. With a personal annual income target of £2m+, you’ll love the thrill of big conversations, bold ideas and raising sights as well as funds.
Joining us now means joining a milestone moment. You’ll help write the next chapter of The King’s Trust, building on 50 years of empowering young people and setting the foundation for the next 50. If you’re a confident relationship-builder, with experience in global fundraising, who thrives on vision, strategy and high-value philanthropy - this is your opportunity to make history with us.
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 a Head of Principal Giving?
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 the Head of Principal Giving!
Perks for working at The Trust!
- Great holiday package! 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure on the days between Christmas and New Year
- Flexible working! Where operationally possible, our roles require a combination of office days and working from home (please speak to the hiring manager about this particular role)
- You can volunteer for and/or attend events – The King's Trust Awards, Pride, active events etc.
- In-house learning platform! Develop your skills for your career and your role
- Benefits platform! Everything from health and financial well-being support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas.
- Personal development opportunities through our Networks – KT CAN (Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network), and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network).
- Fantastic Family leave! Receive 13 weeks of full pay and 13 weeks of half pay for maternity and adoption leave. Receive 8 weeks of full pay for paternity leave.
- Interest-free season ticket loans
- The Trust will contribute 5% of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme
- Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary)
Equal Opportunities
Here at The King's Trust, we're committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. We want to be an organisation that's representative of the communities we serve, which is why we strive for diversity of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, race, religion and sex. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone, from any background, can be themselves and do the best work of their lives.
We are looking for people that can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation and sector, such as candidates from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds.
We’re a Stonewall Top 100 Employer and we are an employer that is Disability Confident. Our staff, volunteers and young people are supported by KT CAN (our Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network) and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network).
Safeguarding
The King's Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment, we undertake basic disclosure checks in accordance with the Codes of Practice for all roles within the Trust, and for our roles working directly with young people, at an enhanced level. Having a criminal record will not automatically exclude applicants.
A NOTE FOR RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:
We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a preferred supplier list for when we need a helping hand. We'll be in touch directly if we need you!
We believe that every young person should have the chance to succeed, no matter their background or the challenges they are facing.
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Liberty is looking for a skilled manager with strong political instincts to step into the exciting role of Interim Head of Policy & Campaigns for a period of twelve months. We will be implementing a bold new strategy in a rapidly changing external environment, where existential threats to human rights and civil liberties give our work a renewed sense of urgency. This is an opportunity to help deliver high-impact campaigns that seek to influence policy at national level. You will be well supported by a highly skilled peer group and senior leadership and will lead a team of four Policy & Campaigns Officers to deliver innovative, politically insightful campaigns.
The Interim Head of Policy & Campaigns will play a key role in successfully implementing parts of Liberty’s new strategy. The role will oversee the development and implementation of Liberty’s policy and campaigning priorities: undertaking high quality research, influencing decision makers, building coalitions, producing policy and campaign materials, providing policy input to strategic litigation, and building public and political support for Liberty’s work.
We are seeking someone with strong political influencing experience who holds Liberty’s values and ambitions close to their heart, as we work to ensure everyone in the United Kingdom is treated fairly, with dignity and respect. This is a key role in securing the long-term policy change needed to protect the human rights and civil liberties of everyone who lives in the UK.
We are looking for a strategic leader who brings a collaborative approach to their work. You will have policy and research experience in human rights, or a related field such as the equality sector or social welfare sector. You will have a strong understanding of how to secure policy change in challenging political environments.
You will have a strong commitment to Liberty’s anti-oppression values and strategy.
Liberty fully embraces flexible working and is committed to employee development. We aim to encourage people from all backgrounds to work with us and are particularly interested in hearing from people from minority backgrounds and all socio-economic sections of society. Liberty supports hybrid working, with a minimum of two days per week in the Westminster office.
The deadline for applications is 9am Monday 26 January 2026
Applications received after this deadline will not be considered.
Please be aware that we do not accept CVs for this role. All applicants must complete the application form to apply.
First round interviews will be held on Wednesday 4 February
Second round interview will be held on Wednesday 11 February
Apply via the job board on our website.
Liberty challenge injustice, defend freedom and campaign to make sure everyone in the UK is treated fairly.
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