Contract jobs

Operational Support Worker *(Female Only)

Location: Sheffield

Closing date: 6th March 2026

Overview of Role:

The Operational Support Worker plays a vital role in enabling the team to offer compassionate, Christ centred support to vulnerable women. As the project has seen growth over the last few years, in response to rising demand, this role will play a key part in shaping and establishing the administrative systems, processes and procedures we’ve not yet had the capacity to formalise—ideal for someone who is energised by building structure, improving practice, and being part of creating solutions rather than stepping into a readymade setup. By carrying out the administrative, organisational, and practical tasks that keep the project running smoothly, they will help free frontline staff and evangelists to focus on building relationships, offering pastoral care, and walking alongside women in their daily challenges.

Salary: £24,570 per Annum (FTE)

Hours:37.5  per week

Pension: Church Army is an auto enrolment pension employer. You will be assessed under pension auto enrolment criteria.

Annual Leave: 25 days, plus Bank Holidays (total 33 days)

Contract:Full-Time – Open Ended

DBS: This post is subject to a enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check and compliant with safeguarding policies and procedures. Safeguarding training will be required.

Everyone in Church Army whether a staff member, volunteer, Evangelist, Evangelist in Training or Licenced Waterways Chaplain is responsible for making sure that Church Army has a safe and healthy safeguarding culture.
We are committed to protecting the vulnerable and ensuring the highest possible safeguarding standards. We expect everyone in Church Army to be familiar and comply with our Safer Ministry Policy, undergo any safer recruitment processes, and report any concerns or behaviours they don’t think are right to a member of the safeguarding team: or someone they trust.

Occupational Requirement:  This post is subject to an Occupational Requirement under the provisions made in the Equality Act 2010 that the post holder has an active faith in Jesus. The successful candidate must be in agreement with the vision and values of Church Army.

*Due to the responsibilities of the role, there is an occupational requirement under the Equality Act 2010 that the post holder is female.

Application Deadline:6 March 2026

Interview Date:   16 March 2026

Next Steps:

For more information on the role, you can find the job description and person specification for the post here.

To apply, please download and complete a Faith Based Application Form  for this post. When you are ready to submit your application, please email your completed application form, in word format,

PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT ACCEPT CVs

About the role

Join us in building safer futures by giving a voice to male survivors of domestic abuse and strengthening professional awareness 

This is a unique and rewarding role that combines direct survivor support, specialist partnership work, and awareness-raising in the community.  

As part of our dedicated Domestic Abuse Service, you’ll focus on three main areas:  

Supporting male survivors at standard and medium risk  

• Provide one-to-one, trauma-informed support to men affected by domestic abuse.  

• Complete risk assessments, safety plans and ongoing recovery-focused support.  

• Help survivors build confidence, make safe choices and achieve long-term positive change.  

Survivor support alongside the Your Choice Project (YCP)  

• Work in line with Respect Standards, which ensure that survivors are supported while their partner or ex-partner attends the YCP behaviour change programme.  

• Deliver specialist parallel support to male survivors, ensuring their voice, safety and wellbeing remain central.  

• Collaborate closely with YCP colleagues to provide a balanced, holistic approach to safety and recovery.  

Community outreach and awareness-raising  

• Attend and run events across Nottinghamshire to connect directly with male survivors and the professionals who may encounter them.  

• Deliver training and briefings to raise awareness of male survivors’ experiences and increase professional confidence in responding to them.  

• Contribute to the development of innovative outreach strategies that challenge stigma and make services more visible and accessible to men.  

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for someone who is:

•  Experienced in supporting people in crisis, ideally in domestic abuse or frontline services.

• Knowledgeable about the challenges and barriers faced by male survivors of abuse.

• Skilled in communication, problem-solving and building strong partnerships.

• Confident working with both survivors and professionals in community settings.

• Passionate about equality, inclusion and ending domestic abuse in all its forms. 

How to apply

• Applications can be made via our recruitment portal. 
• CVs cannot be accepted. 

Closing date

• 9am on 25th February 2026.
• Interviews will be held w/c 9th March 2026.  If applying, please ensure you have availability for an interview during this week as we may not be able to offer an alternative. 

Location

• Hybrid Working

Salary

• £25,870.51 pa FTE (£14,683.26 pro rata)   

Hours

• 21 per week 

Contract

• Fixed Term until March 2027

Safeguarding

Equation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and to work in accordance with our safeguarding policies and procedures.

The successful candidate will be subject to safer recruitment checks including an Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references covering the past five years, and completion of our safeguarding disclosure questionnaire.

This post involves regulated activity with children and vulnerable adults.

Equation operates a zero-tolerance approach to any form of abuse, discrimination, bullying, harassment or exploitation. We are dedicated to creating a safe environment where everyone we work with feels protected and able to speak up if they have concerns.

About the role

Working at equation means being part of a dynamic and passionate team, dedicated to creating a world free from domestic abuse, sexual violence and gender inequality.

Join Equation’s dedicated and highly skilled Children and Young People (CYP) team, a passionate and experienced group committed to creating safer futures for young people affected by domestic abuse. As CYP Service Manager, you will play a pivotal leadership role—guiding a motivated and enthusiastic team, driving service innovation, and ensuring our work continues to make a powerful and lasting impact across Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire. 

Working closely with the Head of Service, you will help shape strategic direction, develop high-quality practice, build strong partnerships and champion the voices of children and young people. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a well-established, impactful team and contribute to real, positive change in local communities. 

What we’re looking for

We are looking for someone who is confident, proactive and committed to delivering high-quality services for children and young people. The ideal candidate will be an inspiring leader who brings positivity, compassion and a solution-focused approach to everyday challenges. You will value collaboration, support others to achieve their best, and be able to make clear, child-centred decisions in a fast-paced environment. 

You will contribute: 

• Strong and confident leadership that motivates and supports an experienced and dedicated team 

• A calm, professional approach to managing complex and challenging situations 

• A commitment to equality, inclusion and amplifying the voices of young people
• A proactive mindset that drives improvement, innovation and excellent practice across the CYP workstream

How to apply

• Applications can be made via our recruitment portal. 
• CVs cannot be accepted. 

Closing date

• 9am on Monday 23rd February 2026.  Interviews will be held on Thursday 5th March 2026.

Location

• Hybrid working with 2 days in our Nottingham office

Salary

• £31,484.01 pa FTE, £25,527.58 actual salary for part time hours

Hours

• 30 hours per week, fixed term until 31 July 2027

Safeguarding

Equation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and to work in accordance with our safeguarding policies and procedures.

The successful candidate will be subject to safer recruitment checks including an Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references covering the past five years, and completion of our safeguarding disclosure questionnaire.

This post involves regulated activity with children and vulnerable adults.

Equation operates a zero-tolerance approach to any form of abuse, discrimination, bullying, harassment or exploitation. We are dedicated to creating a safe environment where everyone we work with feels protected and able to speak up if they have concerns.

Title: Driver & Administrative Assistant

Location: Sierre Leone

Contract: 22-month fixed term contract

Salary: Local Terms and Conditions apply

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and reliable transportation for project staff, visitors, and partners.
• Follow the transport plan and scheduling, using the project calendar to manage and confirm transport requests.
• Deliver and distribute project materials, goods, and documents to designated districts.
• Conduct daily vehicle checks, including fuel, oil, tyres, brakes, and general roadworthiness.
• Schedule and follow up on routine servicing, mechanical inspections, and vehicle repairs.
• Ensure timely renewal of vehicle licences, insurance, and other required documentation.
• Maintain accurate monthly mileage records and complete trip logs for all journeys.
• Keep the vehicle clean, well‑organised, and stocked with required safety equipment.
• Report any vehicle issues, incidents, or delays immediately to the supervisor.
• Comply with national traffic laws and organisational driving and safety policies.
• Ensure passengers adhere to safety standards, always including use of seatbelts.
• Support logistics by assisting with movement of goods, loading and unloading where required.
• Represent the organisation professionally when interacting with staff, partners, and community members.
• Carry out additional driving or logistical tasks assigned by the supervisor.

This is a highly varied and involved role and the above is not an exhaustive list of duties or required professional skills. Please see the Job Description for full details.

Jobholder Requirements

As the successful candidate you will be an experienced driver who is organised, methodical and an excellent communicator.

Essential: 

• Valid Class C driving certification and clean driving record and/or VETA VIP driving and able to demonstrate safe driving practices 
• Previous professional driving experience 
• Secondary school certificate
• Physically able to reach, stretch, bend, and sit for long periods of time during daily routine 
• Available to drive for long periods of time and to work at short notice and during unsociable hours as well as occasional over-night stays
• Experience of working with government partners and ministries
• Interpersonal, communication skills
• Able to work well alone 
• Reliable and punctual with dedicated professionalism to job and duties 
• Able to adapt to changing schedules or routines, organised and able to follow a schedule 
• Excellent time management skills 
• Able to assist staff/passengers when needed 
• Focused on customer service 
• A commitment to disability inclusion and diversity
• Able to attend a two-day interview process in Dar es Salaam 

Desirable: 

• Experience of working within an NGO environment 
• Experience with administrative tasks

Closing date:

Next Steps

We anticipate that onsite interviews will take place from 23 February 2026 onwards, and the evaluation process will include a driving test and an eye test.

To apply for this exciting new opportunity, please complete an application via our recruitment portal. We are particularly interested in learning of your motivations for applying.

Due to project deadlines, we are keen to fill this role as quickly as possible so applications will be considered as soon as they are received.

As an equal opportunity employer, we actively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Sightsavers is a Disability Confident Leader and qualified people living with a disability are particularly encouraged to apply.

Rinova Ltd is an established and successful Employee-owned company, with headquarters in central London and a branch in Malaga, Spain. Rinova is a key deliverer in both UK and EU funded provision. This role is an opportunity to join an innovative, fast-growing company that offers the right applicant the chance to develop their career aspirations. Initially working predominantly on a project delivered in the borough of Southwark – for the right candidate and in the longer term, there will be an opportunity to become involved in a range of projects across the company, with the option for occasional international travel.

About the job

Rinova Ltd are currently seeking a Project Manager to deliver an initiative that supports young people and adults looking to forge a career in the creative industries. The successful candidate will be expected to work with, and coordinate a network of, a wide range of training providers and employers across the creative sector, including but not limited to film, music, literature, theatre, performance, gaming, fashion, arts & crafts. In addition, the successful candidate will be committed to identifying, and subsequently supporting and guiding individuals towards the opportunities and employment available within this network. The role will require analytical and problem-solving skills and a strong degree of flexibility – the successful candidate will work with their project team and external partners to develop a programme of activity that will identify and directly address gaps in creative provision, which is as yet, undetermined.

We need a committed, enthusiastic, and positive individual to join our fantastic team of professionals - empathy, great communication skills and a passion for helping people achieve their potential are must-haves. The successful candidate will take on the role of project manager, working with a dedicated team to deliver the creative project. As well as being involved in practical delivery, the candidate will work with the compliance and finance team to ensure quality of delivery and evidence collection. Along with practical delivery, the successful candidate will be involved in the design and implementation of the recruitment/outreach strategies and also for the development of appropriate marketing materials. They will be expected to present to external partners and stakeholders.

Familiarity with the delivery of funded provision is essential as well as evidence of project delivery, outreach and a clear understanding of skills provision within the creative industries. The role will be offered on a full-time basis mainly working within the Rinova office and across the Southwark borough, with the opportunity to work remotely on occasions.

About us

Rinova Ltd is an employee-owned company and a social enterprise operating in the fields of social, economic and cultural development. We specialise in the design and delivery of projects in employment, learning and skills, enterprise, arts and culture and regeneration - in London and internationally. Whilst this role is focused on our UK delivery, there may be opportunities to be involved in our international work and in European travel. Our work includes project development, project management, research, evaluation, funding development, training and capacity building. The client is at the heart of everything we do; our success depends upon partnership working and forging positive and productive relationships with our partners and stakeholders.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone from a creative background that has experience in the education/training sector and wants to progress to a more managerial role, loves supporting individuals to achieve their employment, education and personal goals and wants to be part of an organisation which changes lives for the better.

Please apply with your CV and a supporting statement, which should address all points on the person specification. Applications without the required documents will not be considered for shortlisting.

Start date: We would like the successful candidate to start as soon as possible. Please let us know when you would be available to take up the position if you were to be successful.

Interviews: Successful candidates will be advised when the interviews will take place.

Project Manager, Culture & Creative

Job description

Project Management, Partnerships & Funded Delivery

• Manage day-to-day delivery of creative skills project, working closely with the Senior Leadership Team and with key stakeholders, steering groups and funders.
• Monitor progress against targets and KPIs, proactively identifying risks or underperformance and implementing solutions.
• Ensure all delivery, compliance and financial paperwork is completed accurately and submitted on time in line with funder requirements.
• Maintain effective communication with stakeholders, delivery partners and internal teams to ensure alignment and transparency.
• Use agreed systems (e.g. SharePoint, Teamwork) to store and manage confidential participant and project data in line with GDPR.
• Research, develop and maintain strong referral routes and partnerships across the Southwark creative ecosystem.
• Gather statistical evidence to provide analysis and identify gaps in creative provision. Work collaboratively with key stakeholders to identify programme of activity to address these gaps.
• Deliver series of events or activities according to evolving project plan, including training, networking, mentoring or masterclass sessions.
• Contribute to the identification of future funding opportunities and support the development of funding applications.
• Apply consistent project management processes, templates and data systems to improve delivery quality, reporting and evaluation.

Outreach, Stakeholder Engagement & Representation

• Build and maintain productive relationships with creative employers, training providers, community organisations and funders.
• Use existing networks and outreach channels to recruit participants from priority groups and underrepresented communities. Develop engagement with relevant individuals to forge viable training and employment pathways.
• Represent Rinova professionally at meetings, events and stakeholder forums across the borough.
• Deliver presentations to partners, funders and stakeholders on project activity, outcomes and impact.
• Act as an ambassador for the project and for Rinova’s mission, values and partnership-led approach.
• Work collaboratively with training providers, employers and creative organisations to support participant progression into appropriate opportunities.
• Contribute to the development of referral mechanisms and future programme collaborations across the creative sector.

Values, Inclusion & Professional Practice

• Demonstrate empathy, professionalism and cultural awareness when working with diverse participant cohorts.
• Actively promote equality, inclusion and accessibility across all project activity.
• Work flexibly, including occasional evenings or weekends, and travel across London boroughs as required.
• Contribute positively to Rinova’s collaborative, employee-owned culture and commitment to social impact.

Person Specification

Please address all points in your supporting statement and give examples

Essential Skills, Knowledge and Experience

Project & Programme Delivery

· Experience of managing or coordinating skills, employability or training projects, ideally within the creative, cultural or education sectors.

· Demonstrable experience of working within publicly funded provision, with a clear understanding of compliance, monitoring, evidence collection and reporting requirements.

· Ability to manage delivery against targets, KPIs and deadlines, identifying risks or underperformance and implementing corrective actions.

· Experience of collecting, analysing and reporting participant and performance data to inform delivery, evaluation and continuous improvement.

· Good understanding of project management principles, with the ability to apply structured processes, tools and systems.

Participant Support & Employability

· Experience of working with adults returning to work, individuals in employment needing to upskill, or those seeking career progression.

· Experience of engaging and supporting NEET young people or individuals who are hard to reach, retain or engage.

· Ability to provide high-quality Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG), confidence-building support and employability coaching.

· Strong understanding of the barriers faced by diverse and multicultural cohorts, and how these relate to education, skills and employment.

· Ability to motivate, engage and support individuals to progress into training, education or employment.

Creative Industries & Skills Knowledge

· Good understanding of skills provision and career pathways within the creative industries, such as film, music, performing arts, gaming, fashion, literature and crafts.

· Ability to identify skills gaps and work collaboratively with stakeholders to design responsive activity that addresses local need.

· Awareness of the Southwark and wider London creative ecosystem and the role of partnerships in supporting progression.

Partnerships, Outreach & Stakeholder Engagement

· Experience of building and maintaining networks and partnerships with employers, training providers, community organisations or funders.

· Proven ability to undertake outreach and recruitment activity, particularly with underrepresented groups.

· Confidence in representing an organisation professionally at meetings, events and stakeholder forums.

· Ability to deliver clear, engaging presentations to partners, funders and stakeholders.

· Experience of working collaboratively with multiple partners to support learner progression.

Communication, Administration & IT

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce professional reports, evaluations and presentations.

· Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise a varied workload and manage competing demands.

· High level of IT competence, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and digital collaboration systems.

· Experience of managing confidential data and records in line with GDPR requirements.

Professional Practice & Values

· Empathetic, professional and culturally aware when working with diverse participant groups.

· Strong commitment to equality, inclusion and accessibility in programme delivery.

· Flexible approach to working, including willingness to work occasional evenings or weekends and travel across London boroughs.

· Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a collaborative, employee-owned organisation.

· Strong alignment with Rinova’s mission, values and partnership-led approach to social impact.

Desirable Skills, Knowledge and Experience

· Experience of designing and delivering workshops, training sessions or group activities.

· Existing networks within the creative industries that can support recruitment, engagement or progression.

· Experience contributing to funding applications or project development activity.

Rinova Ltd is an established and successful Employee-owned company, with headquarters in central London and a branch in Malaga, Spain. Rinova is a key deliverer in both UK and EU funded provision. This role is an opportunity to join an innovative, fast-growing company that offers the right applicant the chance to develop their career aspirations. This new key role will support a range of projects across the company, with the option for occasional international travel.

About the job

Rinova Ltd are currently seeking an Employer Liaison and Engagement Lead Officer to support delivery across a range of funded projects in skills, employability and training. Initially, the role will be focused on two key sectors - hospitality and the creative industries, and both projects will be delivered in the London Borough of Southwark. There will subsequently be an opportunity to support other projects related to skills and requiring employer engagement across London.

For the hospitality project, the candidate will work with existing and potential hospitality employers, driving engagement and forging pathways for potential job candidates in the borough of Southwark for opportunities in hospitality roles. The candidate will explore job opportunities for local residents in subsectors such as travel and tourism and the expanding experience economy. In addition the candidate will seek out opportunities for up-skilling local residents who are already in employment.

For the creative and cultural programme, the successful candidate will be expected to support the development of a network of a wide range of employers across the creative sector, including but not limited to film, music, literature, theatre, performance, gaming, fashion, arts & crafts. This will require strong stakeholder engagement skills, encouraging participation from employers in steering groups, networking events and contributions to skills and training initiatives.

This role would suit someone with experience in employer relations, careers advice, work placements or arranging apprenticeships. We need a committed, enthusiastic, and positive individual to join our fantastic team of professionals - empathy, great communication skills and a passion for helping people achieve their potential are must-haves. The successful candidate will be able to identify and engage potential employers, broker and establish ongoing dialogue and good relations with them and find ways for them to assist in forging clear pathways for participants identified within the programmes. They will be expected to present to external partners and stakeholders.

The role will be offered on a full-time basis mainly working within the Rinova office and across the Southwark borough, with the opportunity to work remotely on occasions.

About us

Rinova Ltd is an employee-owned company and a social enterprise operating in the fields of social, economic and cultural development. We specialise in the design and delivery of projects in employment, learning and skills, enterprise, arts and culture and regeneration - in London and internationally. Whilst this role is focused on our UK delivery, there may be opportunities to be involved in our international work and in European travel. Our work includes project development, project management, research, evaluation, funding development, training and capacity building. The client is at the heart of everything we do; our success depends upon partnership working and forging positive and productive relationships with our partners and stakeholders.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone that can broker successful partnerships between employers and potential employees and loves supporting individuals to achieve their employment, education and personal goals.

Please apply with your CV and a supporting statement, which should address all points on the person specification. Applications without the required documents will not be considered for shortlisting.

Start date: We would like the successful candidate to start as soon as possible. Please let us know when you would be available to take up the position if you were to be successful.

Interviews: Successful candidates will be advised when the interviews will take place.

Job description

Employer Engagement, Outreach, & Representation

• Build, manage and sustain a diverse network of employers across hospitality, (including tourism and the experience economy sector) and creative industries (including film, music, theatre, gaming, fashion, arts and crafts) across the capital. For the creative sector there is a particular emphasis on engaging employers from the London Borough of Southwark.
• Identify, approach and engage new employers, promoting participation in funded skills and employability programmes.
• Work with individual employers to identify employment opportunities and provide a brokerage service between local residents and participating employers
• Broker meaningful opportunities for programme participants, including job vacancies, work experience, placements, mentoring, site visits and employer-led activities.
• Support colleagues in the provision of quality information, advice and guidance to match local residents to suitable vacancies.
• Act as the main point of contact for employers, maintaining regular communication and strong working relationships.
• Encourage and support employer involvement in steering groups, networking events, panels, workshops and training initiatives.
• Represent Rinova professionally at employer meetings, industry events and stakeholder forums.
• Deliver presentations to employers and partners to promote projects, explain benefits of engagement and support buy-in.
• Work closely with internal project teams to align employer engagement with participant needs and programme outcomes.
• Support employer onboarding, ensuring clarity around expectations, safeguarding, data protection and funded programme requirements.
• Maintain accurate records of employer engagement, opportunities created and outcomes achieved.

Values, Inclusion & Professional Practice

• Demonstrate empathy, professionalism and cultural awareness when working with employers, participants and partners from diverse backgrounds.
• Actively promote equality, inclusion and accessibility, ensuring employer engagement supports inclusive recruitment, retention and progression.
• Work flexibly across the London Borough of Southwark, including occasional evenings or weekends, and occasional remote working.
• Contribute positively to Rinova’s employee-owned, collaborative culture, sharing learning and supporting team objectives.
• Uphold Rinova’s values and mission, ensuring a participant-centred, partnership-led approach to delivery.

Person Specification

Please address all points in your supporting statement and give examples

Essential Skills, Knowledge and Experience

Employer Liaison & Brokerage Skills

· Experience in recruitment, job brokerage skills, employer engagement, employer liaison or business development within employability, skills or training contexts.

· Proven ability to identify, approach and build relationships with employers, encouraging sustained engagement.

· Experience brokering opportunities such as jobs, placements, apprenticeships, work experience or employer-led activities.

· Ability to manage multiple employer relationships and maintain clear communication and follow-up.

Experience of Creative and/or Hospitality Sector

· Knowledge of, or experience working with, the hospitality, tourism and experience economy and/or creative industries.

· Understanding of employment pathways, roles and recruitment practices within these sectors.

· Ability to speak confidently with employers about skills needs, workforce challenges and progression routes.

Partnerships, Outreach & Stakeholder Engagement

· Experience of outreach activity, including engaging employers, partners or stakeholders from diverse backgrounds.

· Confidence representing an organisation externally and building trust with senior stakeholders.

· Ability to work collaboratively with partners to achieve shared outcomes.

· Experience supporting or contributing to employer forums, networking events or stakeholder meetings.

Communication, Administration & IT

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce professional reports, evaluations and presentations.

· Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise a varied workload and manage competing demands.

· High level of IT competence, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and digital collaboration systems.

· Experience of managing confidential data and records in line with GDPR requirements.

Professional Practice & Values

· Empathetic, professional and culturally aware when working with diverse participant groups.

· Strong commitment to equality, inclusion and accessibility in programme delivery.

· Flexible approach to working, including willingness to work occasional evenings or weekends and travel across London boroughs.

· Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a collaborative, employee-owned organisation.

· Strong alignment with Rinova’s mission, values and partnership-led approach to social impact.

Desirable Skills, Knowledge and Experience

· Experience working on publicly funded programmes.

· Background in careers advice, job brokerage/recruitment, employability support or IAG.

· Existing employer contacts within the Southwark or London hospitality and/or creative sectors.

· Experience contributing to events, employer forums or sector-based initiatives.

· Experience working across multiple boroughs or projects simultaneously.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced and qualified immigration advisor to oversee the strategic direction of our casework and systemic work for the coming year.

The Unity Project (TUP) supports people who are facing poverty and homelessness because their immigration status allows them ‘no recourse to public funds’ (NRPF).  We believe NRPF should not exist and we are working to end it. Until then, we seek to minimise its impact by supporting people to make the ‘change of conditions’ (CoC) application to access public funds. As part of this work, we continually develop new casework approaches to make CoCs more accessible to more people. By taking a strategic approach to our casework, we have opened up new routes for people to move through the process, and achieved greater recognition of groups with particular needs. We have also supported numerous strategic legal challenges which have prompted significant changes to the immigration rules and guidance related to CoCs. 

In this cover role, you will lead The Unity Project’s strategic work to improve the accessibility of the CoC process. You will be responsive to changes in the external context and identify strategic priorities to focus on in our casework. You will hold our strategic external relationships, in particular with law firms, advice agencies and Home Office representatives, and you will oversee our strategic litigation support.  You will share our expertise with the sector through second-tier advice, training workshops and peer support forums.  Our strategic work is rooted in direct casework, and so this will also be part of your role. You will be responsible for TUP’s casework provision for applicants who submit their own CoC applications independently, and you will support with other strategically significant cases as required.

About The Unity Project

Who we are

The Unity Project is a small charity that supports people with ‘Change of Conditions’ (CoC) applications required for access to public funds.

Why we exist

We want everyone living in the UK to have equal access to the welfare system. We exist to challenge the 'no recourse to public funds' (NRPF) policy in order to end it and, until then, minimise its impact.

Our values

We aim to be:

• Representative of and accountable to people who are navigating or have navigated the systems we want to change.
• Sustainable, so we can continue our work as long as it is needed.
• Trauma informed, recognising the impact of prior traumatic experiences and promoting an organisational culture which is safe, transparent, collaborative and responds empathically to each individual’s needs.
• Rooted in community, as we believe that strength comes from relationships of solidarity and mutual support.
• Equitable to all who give their time to the project.
• Tenacious, innovative, reflective and adaptable in our casework.

Benefits

• Salary - £46,849 pro rata
• Flexibility - We work together in person on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Beyond that we can be flexible about how you meet your hours.
• Annual leave - 35 days inclusive of bank holidays, plus a regular Christmas closure period (subject to board approval)
• Pension - 5% employee contribution, 8% employer contribution
• Clinical supervision - All staff have access to monthly clinical supervision
• Wellbeing - All staff have a personal wellbeing budget to spend as they need 
• Professional development - We organise regular all-staff training sessions to address needs identified by the team, and every staff member has an individual training budget for their own professional development. We aim to support all staff to grow and shape their roles in line with their career aspirations.
• Immigration support - On a case by case basis, we may be able to offer legal assistance with the immigration applications necessary to sustain this employment in compliance with UK immigration law.
• Working environment - We are a small and friendly team of staff and volunteers. We believe that effective opposition to the hostile environment is rooted in our relationships with each other and our community.

We are currently looking for a Campaigner to join our growing team and support a new energy campaign that challenges the Scottish Government to help create an energy system for Scotland that works for workers, communities, the Scottish public and the planet.

You’ll be working with a team including external partners to convey a simple, powerful, united vision for the future of Scotland’s energy system that cuts through the noise and presents a more democratic energy system that brings tangible benefit to people’s lives.

You will be helping to support a network of unions, impacted communities and workers, climate groups and community groups powerful enough to hold the Scottish government to account, and creating public pressure on Scotland's politicians to take positive action on the future of Scotland’s energy system.

Head of New Business (Partnerships Development Lead) - Maternity Cover

Young Lives vs Cancer
Location: London Hybrid (1-2 days per week in Farringdon office) Travel across the UK for meetings, pitches and events will be required.
Salary: £53,000 pro rata
Contract: 14-month minimum maternity cover
Hours: 28-35 hours per week (flexible and compressed patterns available)
Start: May 2026 (or as soon as available)
Closing date: Monday 23rd February
Contact: For the full job pack, please email

About Young Lives vs Cancer

Young Lives vs Cancer is here to make sure every child and young person under 25 facing cancer - and their families - gets the support they need to thrive, not just survive. As part of the Philanthropy & Partnerships team, you will play a pivotal role in securing the income, influence and national awareness needed to help young people and families cope with the impact of cancer during and beyond treatment.

Our fundraising vision is simple: one team inspiring others to join the fight for young lives vs cancer.

The Role: Head of New Business

Charity People is excited to announce our search for an exceptional and driven new business leader to join us for a 14-month maternity cover as Head of New Business (Partnerships Development Lead).

This role will deliver Young Lives vs Cancer's New Business strategy, securing a diverse portfolio of new corporate partnerships across charity of the year, commercial, cause-related marketing and strategic routes. These partnerships will generate significant income, influence and reach - unlocking transformational opportunities for young people with cancer.

This role offers high autonomy within a small but high-performing team. You'll manage your own portfolio of 6-7 figure prospects while leading, inspiring and developing a talented team of up to three fundraisers.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive delivery of the New Business strategy and manage an ambitious income budget.
• Build and manage a pipeline of high-value corporate prospects across multiple sectors.
• Lead on proactive approaches, pitches, proposals and staff votes.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across fundraising, services, policy and brand teams to create compelling partnership opportunities.
• Cultivate senior stakeholder relationships internally and externally.
• Support colleagues across the wider Partnerships & Philanthropy team to launch and grow new partnerships.
• Lead, coach and inspire up to three direct reports.
• Stay up to date with sector trends, new markets and emerging partnership opportunities.

About You

You'll bring:

• A strong track record of securing high-value (5, 6 or 7 figure) new business partnerships.
• Experience securing charity of the year, commercial and strategic corporate partnerships.
• Line management experience with the ability to lead, motivate and develop others.
• Confidence and skill in pitching, presenting and influencing at senior levels.
• Creativity, autonomy and the ability to produce high-quality proposals and pitches.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong organisational skills and a collaborative, solutions-focused approach.

Key Dates

• Closing date: Monday 23rd February
• First stage interviews: w/c 2nd March
• Second stage interviews: End of w/c 2nd March or w/c 9th March

Interested in this incredible role?

For the full job pack and details on how to apply, please share your CV with who will be in touch with further information.

Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.

Salary: Local terms and conditions apply Location: Lusaka, Zambia Contract: 24-month fixed term contract (subject to funding) Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week 

About the role 

Sightsavers are looking to recruit an experienced Project Finance Officer to join their finance team in Zambia to support a specific project. This role manages day to day financial operations, donor compliance and partner oversight to ensure alignment with programme objectives.

Responsibilities

The Project Finance Officer in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders will continually ensure quality and consistency of project financial management and controls. The post-holder is responsible for donor budget management with quarterly reporting, financial planning, budget tracking, financial monitoring and maintenance of the project asset register. They will prepare and consolidate the monthly invoice and expense projection; analyse differences between the projections and actual spending and submit adjustments as required. The Project Finance Officer will support procurement needs and source quotations whilst adhering to donor rules, following the projects ‘value for money’ strategies.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a similar role within international development with a background in managing grants and contracts from institutional donors and Foundations and experience in financial review and compliance for public institutions and OPDs. 

Skills and experience

• A recognised professional accounting qualification such as ACCA and a bachelor’s degree in finance/accounting
• Clear experience, managing grants and contracts from institutional donors and Foundations, ideally within an INGO environment
• Proven experience in financial review and compliance for public institutions and OPDs
• Sound experience of financial management, program and project management and administration
• Refined knowledge working with project budgets, forecasts and reporting
• Knowledge and experience in supporting Program teams and partners with budget preparation and proposals
• Previous experience with procurement and logistics
• Working knowledge of the SUN and Bank Online platforms/systems
• Project Financial management and data analysis skills
• Able to advocate for Sightsavers with key external stakeholders
• Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken
• Able to work under minimum supervision
• Strong IT skills  in Excel, MS Word, an accounting package and use of email
• Current and ongoing right to work in Zambia

​

This is a highly varied and involved role and the above is not an exhaustive list of duties or required professional skills. Please see the job description for full details.    

Candidates are welcome to demonstrate their ability to match the person specification by expanding on how their experience, training and/or qualifications might have provided them with the knowledge or skills required for the role. Successful candidates will be appointed on merit. 

The recruitment process will include a written task and two rounds of interviews. We intend to conduct interviews from 16 February 2026 onwards. The first interview will last up to one hour. Successful candidates at this stage will then be invited to a final interview lasting up to 45 minutes.

The deadline to submit your application will be Sunday 15 February 2026 by 23.30pm GMT UK.

Next Steps 

To apply for this exciting new opportunity, please complete an application via our recruitment portal using the link provided. We are particularly interested in learning of your motivations for applying. We ask that you complete both the personal questions and the role specific questions to ensure we can consider your application.

As an equal opportunity employer, we actively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Sightsavers is a Disability Confident Leader and qualified people with a disability are particularly encouraged to apply.

Sightsavers is an employer that does not tolerate any form of harassment and has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse. All potential candidates will be subjected to rigorous background checks and controls.

We’re looking for a highly organised, proactive Administrator to join our small and collaborative Trust team on a self-employed contractor basis. 

This is a key role supporting the Trust’s day to day operations, from serving as the first point of contact for applicants and partners to providing vital administrative support to the Executive Officer, Chair, and Board of Trustees.

You’ll be someone who enjoys juggling a variety of tasks, building positive relationships, and keeping things running smoothly. From coordinating meetings and managing systems to supporting governance, finance, administration, and communications, you’ll play an important part in helping the Trust deliver its work and impact.

About you. You must:

• have solid administrative experience and excellent organisational skills
• be confident using IT systems and quick to learn new ones
• be able to communicate clearly and professionally with a wide range of people
• be discreet, reliable, and comfortable handling confidential information
• share our values and want to support work that makes a real difference
• be self-employed and registered with HMRC for tax purposes

Why join us?

You’ll have a key role in a small operations team, with the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the Trust’s mission of furthering the profession of occupational therapy. If that wasn’t enough, as a completely virtual organisation, you can work from home on days and at times that suit you as a Contractor!

This role offers a competitive contract rate of c£17.50 per hour for up to 90 hours per month. The contract is for 12 months initially, with an option to renew.

If you’re looking for a varied and rewarding administrative role in a purpose and values driven organisation and meet the self-employment requirements, we’d love to hear from you!

The closing date for this role is Friday 6th March 2026 at 17:00 GMT

Shortlisting will take place 9th March 2026 and Interviews will be held w/c 16th March 2026​

Call for Expressions of Interest

School Eye Health Rapid Assessment (SEHRA) Scoping Consultancy 

Anticipated timeframe: An initial 7‑day engagement, with the potential to extend up to 6 months.

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Budget: To be discussed at interview

Start date: The consultant is expected to be available to start on or around 2 March.

Background

Sightsavers, in partnership with the Ministry of Health and Ministry of Education, is implementing a two‑year intervention – the Boresha Macho Project – which aims to strengthen and integrate refractive error services across all levels of care in Kenya. The goal is to build sustainable systems, support long‑term government investment, and contribute to the WHO’s global eye‑care target of achieving a 40-percentage point increase in effective refractive error coverage (eREC).

As part of this intervention, the project will deliver evidence‑generation and learning activities to support accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement. This includes assessing the eye‑health needs of school‑aged children and evaluating compliance with the use of corrective glasses, with the findings informing the planning and monitoring of integrated school eye‑health programmes in Kenya. In line with this objective, Sightsavers intends to conduct a School Eye Health Rapid Assessment exercise in Makueni County, one of the six designated project implementation areas.

What the project will focus on: School Eye Health Rapid Assessment (SEHRA)

The Scoping Module of SEHRA identifies any policy, system or service‑delivery barriers that may affect the implementation of a school eye‑health programme and determines whether conditions are suitable for conducting a full SEHRA. It can be applied at national, sub‑national or district level, and is particularly relevant for public‑sector planning where school eye‑health is integrated into wider health and education systems.

Responsibilities
 

The consultant will support the initial Scoping Module of the School Eye Health Rapid Assessment (SEHRA), which examines the policy, institutional and service‑delivery environment for school eye‑health programmes in the intervention area. This includes reviewing existing school eye‑health activities, sectoral legislation and strategies, institutional structures, human resources, supply chains for glasses and equipment, and cross‑cutting barriers that may affect service delivery. In line with this, the consultant will:

• Conduct an exploratory desk review using key search terms relevant to each SEHRA module component, bookmarking relevant sources and collating documents into organised sub‑folders.
• Review identified sources to build an overall understanding of the policy, strategy, institutional and service‑delivery context for school eye health in the intervention area.
• Produce clear notes highlighting areas requiring deeper exploration through key informant interviews (KIIs) and focus group discussions (FGDs).

This assignment is expected to take no more than seven days, culminating in a desk‑review report summarising findings and recommending areas for further investigation.

Timeline

The consultancy is expected to begin on 2 March, and the consultant must be available to start on or around this date. The initial assignment will span seven days, during which the desk review should be completed and the corresponding report submitted. Depending on project needs and satisfactory delivery, the consultancy may be extended for up to six months.

Skills and Experience

The consultant should bring strong experience in school eye health, public health, or education‑sector systems, with the following expertise:

• A solid understanding of Ministry of Health and Ministry of Education policies, strategies, institutional arrangements, and service‑delivery structures.
• Proven experience conducting desk reviews, key informant interviews (KIIs), and focus group discussions (FGDs).
• Working knowledge of programme development at national or sub‑national level, particularly in eye health, school health, education systems, and related organisational structures.
• Demonstrated experience in qualitative and quantitative research, including the ability to produce clear, analytical programme reports—ideally within the eye‑health sector.
• Credibility and familiarity with national eye‑health bodies, leading eye‑health organisations, and/or national education institutions.
• Sufficient clinical understanding to interpret school eye‑health issues and engage effectively with technical informants.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a local health or social‑policy research organisation.

Payment Terms

The agreed budget will be discussed at interview.

Next Steps

To express your interest to undertake this assignment, please read the complete ToR, and complete our Expression of Interest (EoI) which can be found via the application link by Thursday, 12 February 2026.

The EoI response should include a proposed workplan and indicative budget, including daily rates for the assignment and any other anticipated expenses.

Interested bidders are also requested to include an example of previous similar consultancy work.

The deadline to submit your EoI is Thursday, 12 February 2026 at 23:30pm GMT UK.

Please note: We intend to conduct on site interviews at the Kenya country office week commencing 16th of February 2026 onwards. The interview will last up to one hour and will be the only stage in the recruitment process.

Please note due to the high volume of applications it is possible, only successful applicants will be contacted. We reserve the right to close this ad early.

Selection Criteria:

Sightsavers is committed to running a fair and transparent tender process, and ensuring that all bidders are treated and assessed equally during this process. Bidder quotation responses will be evaluated against Essential Criteria, Capability Criteria, Sustainability Criteria and Commercial Criteria.  These criteria have been especially created to help SCI determine which bidder is able to offer the best quality and most commercially competitive solution to meet our needs and deliver the most effective programming to our beneficiaries.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Start Network has an exciting opening for an Events Support Officer. This a great opportunity for a motivated person who has experience in event organisation and wishes to further their career in a friendly and dynamic environment.  The successful candidate must be available to start in March 2026.

Working with different teams in Start Network, the successful candidate will have a key role in helping to deliver flagship events such as the Annual Assembly which will take place overseas in October.  The Events Support Officer will provide administrative and logistical support to events teams for their respective events and be comfortable working in a matrix management arrangement.

This job is varied and fast-paced a lot of the time and will include duties ranging from dealing with venues to booking flights and arranging catering.  In addition, the Events Support Officer will, from time to time, undertake administrative duties related to staff travel and other needs that may arise within the Operations team. 

The Events Support Officer may have to work evenings and weekends on occasion and must be prepared to travel within the UK and abroad at required times.

WHAT IS START NETWORK?

Our purpose is to be a catalyst for system-level change that improves the efficiency, effectiveness and ethics of humanitarian action. We do this by working as a network to develop, test & spread new ways of collaborating and resourcing locally-led crisis response and anticipation.

Our current membership is made up of nearly 100 local, national and international NGOs based all around the world. We also support 10 national and regional hubs made up of civil society organisations and NGOs as our vehicle for devolving power, resources and accountability.

OUR VALUES

WE PUT PEOPLE FIRST: Communities come first in our decision-making and programming.

WE ARE BRAVE: We have great ambition and are willing to explore new things and take risks to achieve it

WE OPERATE COLLECTIVELY: We leverage the value of working as a network, sharing risk and resources, and learning together.

WE ARE INCLUSIVE: We see the value in diverse perspectives and work to remove the barriers that prevent voices from being heard.

WE ARE OPEN: We work transparently and with integrity, building mutual trust in all levels of our work, from governance to programming.

WE ARE ETHICAL: We behave and operate based on key principles of anti-racism, non-discrimination, and anti-colonialism. This is a work in progress.

OUR OFFER TO YOU

• Being a part of a network involved in bringing change to the humanitarian sector.
• Hybrid working with options to work from home and remotely to support your work/life balance
• Employee Assistance Programme through Smart Health (depends on the country based)
• Family friendly policies, e.g., flexible working, maternity policy, parental leave and more!
• 25 days’ holiday (if UK based) plus 2 company days over the End of Year period for all staff (depends on the country based)

INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

Our roles are open to discussion about flexible working. For part-time working and job-shares, please get in touch with us before putting in an application.

Start Network is committed to protecting people, particularly children, at-risk adults and affected populations from any harm. We are also committed to safeguarding staff from any forms of bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, discrimination, and abuse of power as outlined in the Dignity at Work policy. Start Network embraces diversity, promotes equality of opportunity and eliminates unlawful discrimination. We are an equal opportunities employer and treat every application on merit alone. We particularly encourage applications from disabled, BAME, LGBTQ+ and non-binary candidates. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet our essential selection criteria set out in the Person Profile. 

This role is UK-based and requires regular attendance at the Start Network office in London.Candidates must already possess the right to work in the UK and be able to fulfil the terms of the role. 

APPLICATION 

We use Be Applied, our online recruitment platform which uses anonymised applications and predictive, skill-based assessments which are blind-reviewed to reduce bias.

Closing date: 09.00, Wednesday 18 February 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications and will review candidates on an ongoing basis, so please apply early where possible to avoid disappointment.

Any offer of employment will be conditional subject to relevant checks. Please refer to our privacy candidate privacy notice regarding treatment of your data. Start Network also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. The core of the scheme is that participating organisations share information about safeguarding-related misconduct (i.e., sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment) that a candidate has been found to have committed during employment, or incidents under investigation when the candidate left employment. For more information regarding this scheme, please visit their website. 

Prospectus is pleased to be working with a silo-busting global nonprofit working to open up and transform public procurement and contracting worldwide to deliver better outcomes for people and planet. We are recruiting for a proactive, fast-moving Content and Communications Manager to join their small but impactful global team working in over 50 countries on every continent. This is a six-month contract with the possibility of extension, to be based remotely.

The Content and Communications Manager will help them tell stories, capture knowledge, and engage a global movement to drive transformational change in one of government’s most important but overlooked functions. Key responsibilities will include developing creative content such as compelling impactful stories, extending messaging to new audiences, growing their media presence, providing organisational support relating to the website, reporting and engaging new funders.

The successful candidate will have a demonstrable track record of impactful communication and content. You will be an excellent communicator with a strong eye for detail and policy and a confident and enthusiastic writer (if you are not, this is not the job for you). You will be proactive, fast-moving, and strive to elevate their global team. Design and content management software come easy to you and you will bring strong stakeholder engagement skills. Experience in tech, data or the financial transparency field would be beneficial (not essential), and whilst you may not have procurement experience, you must be willing to learn and have an eye for the specifics in communicating what works and why it matters.

To apply, please submit your CV and a two-page supporting statement, preferably in PDF format. The statement should outline your motivation for joining the organisation and why you feel you would be a good fit for this role. You should also demonstrate your experience and skillset with examples that support the Key Requirements section in the Appointment Brief on the Prospectus website. As part of your statement you may also share links to showcase examples of your content and communications campaigns/messaging (please limit to 3 examples maximum)

As a specialist Recruitment Practice Prospectus are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Prospectus invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.