Temporary Public facing jobs

ABOUT SAT-7 UK

SAT-7 UK is part of an international Christian media ministry. Through our partnership with SAT-7 International, we bring life changing joy to the people of the Middle East and North Africa through powerful, faith-filled television and digital media programmes, supported in the UK through prayer, giving and influencing to bring about change.

SAT-7 UK has grown a faithful supporter base across the UK. However, we recognise the need to better establish who we are and what we do in the hearts and minds of UK Christians. We want to raise our profile and deepen the support and active engagement we receive from existing and a new generation of supporters, to increase the impact of SAT-7’s ministry across the MENA region and in the UK.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled writer and communicator to tell the stories of SAT-7 and the people of the MENA in fresh and powerful ways. You’ll be working in a fast-paced, creative environment as part of the Communications & Marketing Team, delivering high quality content across a range of platforms. You’d be writing engaging podcast and video scripts, powerful viewer testimonies, inspiring articles for our website or print magazine and attention-grabbing email copy. You’ll be one of the main points of contact with our international office and Middle Eastern TV studios, gathering and repurposing impactful stories and resourcing the wider UK team.

All of this would support our 5-year strategic outcomes:

1. To see an increased and actively engaged support base giving regularly to sustain the work of SAT-7, so that SAT-7 UK is raising a sustainable £4M with over 3,500 donors.

2. Supporters and funders have a deepened understanding of the challenges faced by Christians and the people of the MENA region, and impact of SAT-7, to create opportunities to pray, engage and partner for change.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Write engaging content for a range of platforms, including print and digital, such as articles, scripts and email copy
• Prepare episode templates, invite and research guests for the ‘Around the Table’ podcast with captivating and informative topics through highlighting regional issues and Christian context
• Assist the Senior Editor in writing copy and copy editing for prayer resources, such as monthly 7 Ways to Pray and seasonal campaigns at Lent and Advent, that will encourage prayer engagement, raise awareness of SAT-7’s work and expand SAT-7’s support base
• Show how God is at work in the MENA, and mobilise increased prayer for the issues affecting different people groups and MENA Christians
• Inform supporters and the wider public about the context, news, challenges and opportunities for the MENA region and Church
• Assist the Senior Editor in the production of copy for Insight magazine, writing effective and inspiring copy to demonstrate the impact of SAT-7 and inspire supporters to take action
• Repurpose written content from SAT-7’s international office for use across a range of platforms, and adapt and upload articles to the SAT-7 UK website
• Gather news and contextual information to generate content for flagship supporter publications, and support other teams as required (e.g. for events, campaigns, appeals, church presentations, prayer updates and reports)

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure consistent messaging, branding and tone of voice and that content conforms to SAT-7 security, communication and style guides for a range of different audiences
• Communicate sensitively and positively about the MENA region and the work of SAT-7
• Assist the Communications & Marketing Manager and other colleagues as required
• Operate at all times within relevant statutory requirements and guidelines, following best practice recommendations wherever possible, and especially ensure compliance with the Fundraising Regulator Code and GDPR legislation

SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP

• To set Christian standards in the working environment and to lead by example
• To attend appropriate staff meetings to hear updates and share and coordinate activities and spend time in prayer and worship together
• To lead or participate in sessions of prayer and biblical reflection within the Team
• To be committed to SAT-7 UK’s Missions, Values and Beliefs
• To maintain own spiritual development and relationship with God e.g. through individual prayer and reflection times
• Willingness to be an occasional staff speaker that represents SAT-7 at speaking engagements, meetings and conferences from small meetings to large events
• Committed and growing Christian, passionate about changing the world and being a part of God’s mission

ABOUT YOU
Essential Skills and Abilities Required

• Passionate about telling the stories of God at work in people’s lives
• A degree-level qualification in Communications, English, Politics or a similar field
• A talented writer with a portfolio of published written work
• Experience in developing podcast episode templates and writing/developing scripts for podcasts or video
•  Ability to copy edit and demonstrate exemplary grammar and spelling
• Experience of working in a communications role
• A fast worker, able to prioritise and multitask a number of ongoing projects to set deadlines
• Ability to work under pressure, manage time effectively, prioritise and work to deadlines

Desirable Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge and experience of the Middle East and North Africa
• Experience working for an international Christian ministry or development organisation

HOW TO APPLY

• Candidates must have the right to work in the UK and be based in the UK – no overseas applications will be considered
• If an informal conversation about the role would help, please contact us through the details on our website
• If you do not have experience in all ‘key responsibilities’, please tell us about the relevant skills and experience you do have, as you will still be considered
• If you are unavailable on the proposed interview dates, please specify this in your application and your nearest available date. It is important to note that this may not be possible to accommodate and interview dates may be subject to change
• There is an Occupational Requirement, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010, for the position to be filled by a committed Christian

We’d love to hear from you! To apply, please visit our website before sending a covering letter, CV and full application form.

Job Title: Project Officer (Nourish Secondaries)

Salary: £31,500 FTE

Position Type: Paid/Full time

Contract: Fixed term for two years (until September 2028)

Reports to: Head of Nourish

Based at: School Food Matters, Blackfriars Settlement, 9 Rushworth Street, London. SE1 0RB with travel to schools across London

Working Hours: 5 days a week, 9am-5pm (some flexibility required to attend breakfast clubs)

Holiday: 31 days including bank holidays that fall on working days. Holidays must be taken during school holidays

Pension: School Food Matters pays pension contributions at 7% of pensionable earnings

Background to School Food Matters

At School Food Matters we believe that school food can unlock a happier, healthier, more sustainable future for every child. We want a school food system that delivers for all children, so they can enjoy nutritious, delicious and sustainable school food and leave school with an informed and positive relationship with food. To achieve this, we campaign for a better school food system, bringing the voices of children, parents, and teachers to government policy, and deliver fully funded food education programmes in schools across the country.

Background to Nourish

Our Nourish programme supports schools to create a food environment that puts children and young people's nutrition first. The evidence-based, multi-component programme helps schools to develop action plans and policies to cover the food served across the whole school day. Nourish uses a collaborative whole school approach to food involving everyone across the school community to create lasting positive change.

Job Purpose

· To promote, develop and deliver the Nourish programme in secondary schools across London

Key Tasks include:

· Recruit schools to take part in Nourish

· Complete in person food audits in schools looking across the whole school day

· Support schools to create and deliver a food improvement plan (action plan)

· Develop and deliver workshops in schools to staff, parents and students based on their action plan (incl. assemblies, consultation/feedback sessions, cooking sessions, school food standards training)

· Support schools to write a school food policy[AB1]  using our policy template

· Build relationships and work closely with teachers, teaching assistants, cooks, kitchen teams and senior leaders in schools to improve the food they offer their students

• Work with local authorities [AB2] involved with Nourish to pursue shared school food goals
• Support Head of Nourish with written and verbal reports for LA and funders
• Share the project's learnings with the Nourish team and wider SFM team
• Work with other Nourish Project Officers to plan, design, and develop resources and training packages for schools

· Collect data and maintain accurate records relating to the programme in Airtable

• Work closely with our evaluation team to complete all monitoring and evaluation

· Gather content for our comms team (website and social media platforms)

• Keep the Line Manager fully updated on progress

· Keep up to date with safeguarding requirements and reporting procedures

• Contribute to the smooth running of SFM at this time of growth
• Maintaining the ethos of the charity and positively promoting our work at all times
• You will also be expected to undertake any other tasks relevant to the affairs of SFM that may arise from time to time. Therefore, being flexible and approaching the job with an open and positive mindset is essential.

Person specification

Essential

· Registered nutritionist or advanced understanding of nutritional guidelines and health promotion

· Good interpersonal skills, with experience of building relationships

· Confident engaging with a variety of audiences (students, headteachers, school staff and parents), including communications via email, virtual and face to face meetings with the ability to deliver workshops & presentations

· Excellent administrative and organisational skills with great attention to detail

· Excellent IT skills including excel, word and email

· Self-motivated and optimistic with a can-do attitude

· Ability to work in a team and seek help when needed

Desirable

· Experience of working for a charity or not for profit organisation

· Experience of engaging and working with secondary schools

· Knowledge in food education and children’s health

Main Role & Responsibilities

The post holder will be an active member of our programmes team and will work across our portfolio of programmes, with responsibility for engagement within Scotland. Although remote working, they would need to be living in Scotland for travel purposes.

They will be responsible for regional stakeholder engagement, developing and maintaining relationships and promoting Ygam training. They will recruit suitable delegates to Ygam’s full portfolio of workshops.

They will provide training both face to face and online and will be responsible for the delivery of our assured workshops and promoting the work of Ygam at conferences and events.

The post holder will maintain excellent relationship with Ygam Stakeholders and beneficiaries, providing ongoing support to organisations, to help them implement Ygam resources, and visits to schools and organisations as part of this work is crucial. The post holder will gather data to support Ygam to understand the impact of our work

Who are we looking for?

Ygam is seeking a proactive, adaptable, creative, resilient individual, who has the ability to work remotely, autonomously and as part of a team. They must have outstanding communication skills, be highly organised, and an excellent team player.

At Ygam, we are committed to safeguarding and the protection of children and vulnerable people in our work. We will do everything possible to recruit only suitable people to work with children or vulnerable people.

Ygam is an equal opportunity employer. It is Ygam’s approach that all employees have a working environment which promotes dignity and respect and where individual differences, and the contributions made are recognised and valued.

We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and encourage people from underrepresented backgrounds to apply to join our team, including people with lived experience of gaming and gambling harms, people with disabilities, people from minority ethnic groups, LGBTQ+ people, neurodiverse people and armed force veterans.

Role Requirements

Duties will include but not be limited to:

Planning 

· Network and develop stakeholder relationships, leading the recruitment of delegates suitable to Ygam’s programmes.  

· Develop a regional presence to amplify Ygam’s mission and vision

· Manage multiple stakeholders and understand their roles and requirements, providing detailed information on options and long-term support

· Develop stakeholder relationships and a strong pipeline of delegates to attend the workshops delivered by Ygam, ensuring workshops are well attended.

· Identify and attend conferences, seminars, and organisational events to support our work. 

· Signpost organisations to the Ygam Family Hub to increase awareness.

· Work closely with The Programme Lead: Delivery and outcomes, to develop objectives and review individual performance.

Delivery 

· Deliver the Ygam portfolio of workshops (online and face to face).

· Deliver workshops directly to children and young people in education and non-education settings

· Provide high quality training to a range of professionals in line with Ygam’s Quality Assurance processes.

· Deliver workshops and training independently as well as through team teach approach.

· Be responsive to delegates needs, answering questions and queries in a supportive manner.

· Promote Ygam’s additional offerings, such as Alumni and resources.

· Provide an excellent customer service to delegates.

Outcomes:

· Provide ongoing support to schools and youth organisations to help imbed Ygam materials within curriculum.

· Ensure accuracy of data utilising the CRM system

· Deliver and develop team teach opportunities to support teachers and other professionals to implement Ygam resources.

· Develop Case study opportunities to understand the impact of the Ygam resources.

· Work with the Insight team and evaluators to measure impact and performance. 

Learning and Development:

· Self-identify any gaps in knowledge and any CPD to help you do your role effectively.

· Ensure all relevant CPD is completed and up to date on platforms such as IHasco.

· Attend support sessions with line manager (both remotely and in person). 

· Record performance in your monthly 1-1’s with your line manager.

Administration:

· Send out joining instructions via our CRM system to delegates prior to workshops. 

· Record attendance and email delegates post workshop to gather feedback. 

· Ensure all records are maintained in accordance with GDPR/data protection legislation.

Person Specification 

Essential:

· Prior experience in delivering training to adults and children

· Ability to translate complex issues to delegates and respond thoughtfully to questions

· Experience of delivering online learning and face to face learning

· Stakeholder engagement experience across children’s services

· Outstanding verbal and written communication skills

· Outstanding understanding of IT applications (MS Word, Excel & PowerPoint especially).

· Experience of developing and delivering a sales pipeline and achieving KPI’s.

· Experience of driving projects to achieve agreed outcomes.

· Ability to work in a highly organised manner with a keen eye for absolute detail.

· Self-administrating experience.

· Prior experience of working within education, youth work or children’s services

· Prior experience of selling/promoting a product or service.

· Employment rights to live and work in the UK.

· Experience of working collectively as a team to meet targets.

· Willingness to travel to provide training regionally and nationally for Ygam

Desirable:

· An understanding of education within Scotland, including Curriculum for Excellence and RSHP education, and how to engage in this sector across all education phases.

· An understanding of public health approach to gambling harms

· An understanding of NICE guidelines in relation to gambling

· Outstanding networking skills

· Experience utilising CRM systems, in particular Salesforce

The successful applicant will be subject to reference checks, an Enhanced DBS check, and must have Employment rights to live and work in the UK.

Expiry Date: 13th August 2026 - 12pm

Interviews: w/c 17th August 2026

We’re looking for an experienced and visionary leader to take on the role of Interim Head of Brand. This is a unique opportunity to roll out a brand refresh for a purpose-driven organization until the end of March 2027.

The Head of Brand is an instrumental role for this charity, responsible for delivering a powerful platform, tools and assets to build awareness and understanding and deepen engagement with who the charity are, what they do and how they deliver for impact for their beneficiaries. 

About the Role
As the Head of Brand, you will:

• Lead the development and execution of a powerful brand platform that strengthens awareness, engagement, and impact.
• Oversee brand strategy and a brand refresh to deepen audience connections.
• Manage a multi-disciplinary team delivering brand storytelling and creative strategy.
• Drive innovation in brand experiences, ensuring cohesion and consistency across all touchpoints.
• Manage relationships with external agencies and partners, ensuring maximum brand impact.
• Develop brand tools and guidelines to ensure brand consistency and strategic alignment across the organisation.

About You
We’re looking for an inspirational and strategic leader with:

• Extensive experience in developing and executing brand strategy for a high-profile, public-facing organisation.
• Strong expertise in leading multidisciplinary marcomms teams.
• Proven ability to manage large-scale brand campaigns and media budgets over £1m.
• Deep understanding of multi-channel brand strategies, including social media, SEO, content marketing, influencer engagement, and advertising.
• A track record of building engaging brand propositions, developing compelling creative, and executing bold storytelling strategies.
• Experience in brand tracking and measurement, ensuring brand insights drive growth and engagement.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills to influence at all levels.

What’s on Offer
Day rate: £276.68 per day PAYE + £42.95 holiday pay, inside IR35. This role will require some travel to their London office, expected to be around twice per month.

How to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours.

We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practises that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.

Main Role & Responsibilities

The post holder will be an active member of our programmes team and will work across our portfolio of programmes, with responsibility for engagement within Wales. Although remote working, they would need to be living in Wales for travel purposes.

They will be responsible for regional stakeholder engagement, developing and maintaining relationships and promoting Ygam training. They will recruit suitable delegates to Ygam’s full portfolio of workshops.

They will provide training both face to face and online and will be responsible for the delivery of our assured workshops and promoting the work of Ygam at conferences and events.

The post holder will maintain excellent relationship with Ygam Stakeholders and beneficiaries, providing ongoing support to organisations, to help them implement Ygam resources, and visits to schools and organisations as part of this work is crucial. The post holder will gather data to support Ygam to understand the impact of our work.

Who are we looking for?

Ygam is seeking a proactive, adaptable, creative, resilient individual, who has the ability to work remotely, autonomously and as part of a team. They must have outstanding communication skills, be highly organised, and an excellent team player.

At Ygam, we are committed to safeguarding and the protection of children and vulnerable people in our work. We will do everything possible to recruit only suitable people to work with children or vulnerable people.

Ygam is an equal opportunity employer. It is Ygam’s approach that all employees have a working environment which promotes dignity and respect and where individual differences, and the contributions made are recognised and valued.

We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and encourage people from underrepresented backgrounds to apply to join our team, including people with lived experience of gaming and gambling harms, people with disabilities, people from minority ethnic groups, LGBTQ+ people, neurodiverse people and armed force veterans.

Role Requirements

Duties will include but not be limited to:

Planning 

· Network and develop stakeholder relationships, leading the recruitment of delegates suitable to Ygam’s programmes.  

· Develop a regional presence to amplify Ygam’s mission and vision

· Manage multiple stakeholders and understand their roles and requirements, providing detailed information on options and long-term support

· Develop stakeholder relationships and a strong pipeline of delegates to attend the workshops delivered by Ygam, ensuring workshops are well attended.

· Identify and attend conferences, seminars, and organisational events to support our work. 

· Signpost organisations to the Ygam Family Hub to increase awareness.

· Work closely with The Programme Lead: Delivery and outcomes, to develop objectives and review individual performance.

Delivery 

· Deliver the Ygam portfolio of workshops (online and face to face).

· Deliver workshops directly to children and young people in education and non-education settings

· Provide high quality training to a range of professionals in line with Ygam’s Quality Assurance processes.

· Deliver workshops and training independently as well as through team teach approach.

· Be responsive to delegates needs, answering questions and queries in a supportive manner.

· Promote Ygam’s additional offerings, such as Alumni and resources.

· Provide an excellent customer service to delegates.

Outcomes:

· Provide ongoing support to schools and youth organisations to help imbed Ygam materials within curriculum.

· Ensure accuracy of data utilising the CRM system

· Deliver and develop team teach opportunities to support teachers and other professionals to implement Ygam resources.

· Develop Case study opportunities to understand the impact of the Ygam resources.

· Work with the Insight team and evaluators to measure impact and performance. 

Learning and Development:

· Self-identify any gaps in knowledge and any CPD to help you do your role effectively.

· Ensure all relevant CPD is completed and up to date on platforms such as IHasco.

· Attend support sessions with line manager (both remotely and in person). 

· Record performance in your monthly 1-1’s with your line manager.

Administration:

· Send out joining instructions via our CRM system to delegates prior to workshops. 

· Record attendance and email delegates post workshop to gather feedback. 

· Ensure all records are maintained in accordance with GDPR/data protection legislation.

Person Specification 

Essential:

· Prior experience in delivering training to adults and children

· Ability to translate complex issues to delegates and respond thoughtfully to questions

· Experience of delivering online learning and face to face learning

· Stakeholder engagement experience across children’s services

· Outstanding verbal and written communication skills

· Outstanding understanding of IT applications (MS Word, Excel & PowerPoint especially).

· Experience of developing and delivering a sales pipeline and achieving KPI’s.

· Experience of driving projects to achieve agreed outcomes.

· Ability to work in a highly organised manner with a keen eye for absolute detail.

· Self-administrating experience.

· Prior experience of working within education, youth work or children’s services

· Prior experience of selling/promoting a product or service.

· Employment rights to live and work in the UK.

· Experience of working collectively as a team to meet targets.

· Willingness to travel to provide training regionally and nationally for Ygam

Desirable:

· An understanding of education within Wales, including the Curriculum for Wales and RSE, and how to engage in this sector across all education phases.

· An understanding of public health approach to gambling harms

· An understanding of NICE guidelines in relation to gambling

· Outstanding networking skills

· Experience utilising CRM systems, in particular Salesforce

* Please note that this vacancy is advertised as a full-time role; however, applications from candidates seeking part-time hours are welcome, and we would consider appointing two part-time individuals. 

Expiry Date: 13th August 2026 - 12pm

Interviews: w/c 17th August 2026

The successful applicant will be subject to reference checks, an Enhanced DBS check, and must have Employment rights to live and work in the UK.

Age UK is recruiting! We have a fantastic opportunity for a Store Manager to join our friendly and supportive teams in Glossop.

Utilising your previous retail experience and excellent managerial skills, you will manage the day to day running of our store - maximising store sales and profits while ensuring our customers receive an excellent service. In doing so, you will be helping to raise funds for Age UK and the incredible services and support they provide to older people.

As Store Manager, you will manage our brilliant team of staff and volunteers, providing effective leadership, training, and development.

If you are a motivated manager with a passion for retail and would like to use your skills to support a charity that helps thousands of older people across the UK, this may be the role for you!

Due to the nature of this role, you will be required to handle/lift bags of stock (up to 10kgs.)

** Please note this opportunity is a 6-month fixed-term contract **

This opportunity will require the successful candidate to work 35 hours across a 7-day working week, including Saturdays and Sundays on a rota basis.

To ensure the smooth running of our stores, we will be conducting interviews throughout the advertising process. Early applications are advised.

You will have:

• Experience in a performance driven retail/customer centric environment
• Experience of managing people
• Ability to lift and carry bags of stock up to 10kg's
• Ability to build, retain and develop a team
• Strong drive to achieve results through others
• Ability to delegate, coach and listen
• Ability to manage time under conflicting priorities
• Ability to motivate self and others
• An open and adaptable approach to change and be able to support others through it
• Experience of communicating with a diverse workforce and customer base
• Ability to establish and maintain successful retail processes and merchandising
• IT literacy and numeracy skills

What we offer in return:

• Competitive salary, 25 days annual leave (pro rata for our part-time colleagues) + bank holidays + annual leave purchase scheme
• Wellbeing days - 2 paid days per year (pro rata for our part-time colleagues)
• Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, Bupa health cashback plan and EAP
• Car Benefit scheme, Cycle to Work scheme
• Home & Tech - apply to buy any Home & Tech items from 'Currys' & 'IKEA', up to £1000, and spread the cost over 12 months, interest free.
• Blue Light Card scheme
• You Did It Awards - recognition awards from £100-250.

Additional Information

To comply with UK legislation, we cannot accept applications from candidates under the age of 18 as the successful candidate will be required to work on their own in the shop without the aid of other staff.

Supporting statements and anonymisation

Please submit a Word version of your CV as it will be anonymised by our recruitment system when you apply for a role. Our system is unable to anonymise supporting statements and heavily formatted CVs. Please could you remove any personal information including your name before you upload to support our inclusive recruitment process. All equalities monitoring information is also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. Your name and address will only be known to us if invited for interview.

Equal opportunities & Disability Confident Scheme

Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria under the Disability Confident Scheme. Please note that on occasion, due to high numbers of applications, Age UK reserves the right to limit the overall number of interviews offered, and therefore, it may not always be practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job.

Is this the job for you? We know that men, of all backgrounds, and men and women from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds are currently under-represented in our workforce, and we want to change this! So, we are particularly keen to hear from applicants from these groups.

Reasonable adjustments

Disabled job seekers can access reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All requests for reasonable adjustments are considered on a case-by-case basis, in collaboration with the disabled job seeker to best meet their needs, by contacting the Recruitment Team. Disability disclosures will be kept confidential and only shared on a need-to-know basis to support the implementation of adjustments. Disclosures will not be used to inform hiring decisions.

Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.

Thank you for your interest in joining the CoachBright team as an Associate Programme Lead.

We are building a network of experienced associates across England to deliver CoachBright programmes during the 2026/27 academic year and beyond.

Rather than recruiting for a single vacancy, we are looking to build a pool of experienced associates who can deliver programmes as they are confirmed with our partner schools and universities. This is a freelance contract, giving you the flexibility to accept programme assignments that suit your availability.

We are a social mobility charity on a mission to support young people from disadvantaged backgrounds become confident, independent, and resilient, so they can lead the lives they want.

If you’re motivated by improving social mobility and transforming the life chances of young people, we would love to hear from you.

About the role

We're looking for experienced facilitators to join our growing network of Associate Programme Leads, delivering CoachBright programmes in schools and universities across England.

Depending on demand, your availability and the geographical areas you're able to cover, you may be offered one or multiple programme assignments throughout the academic year.

This is a freelance contract for services, offering the flexibility to organise your own schedule and decide which programme assignments you accept. Each programme has a clearly defined scope, fixed programme fee and agreed delivery timeline.

As an Associate Programme Lead, you'll take responsibility for delivering allocated programmes, building positive relationships with schools, universities and volunteers, and ensuring every programme is delivered to CoachBright's high standards.

You’ll be supported by a named CoachBright colleague who will provide programme oversight, quality assurance and operational support throughout your assignments.

What you’ll do

• Deliver CoachBright programmes in accordance with agreed programme briefs.
• Plan, coordinate and deliver high-quality sessions that engage and inspire participants.
• Manage programme delivery, ensuring agreed milestones and deadlines are met.
• Build positive relationships with schools, universities, volunteers and programme partners.
• Maintain effective communication throughout programme delivery.
• Collect evaluation data and contribute to programme impact reports.
• Participate in quality assurance activities and programme reviews.
• Build positive, professional relationships with school, university and other programme partners.
• Act as the primary contact for commissioned programme partners throughout programme delivery period.
• Maintain effective communication with school staff, volunteers and your CoachBright contact throughout programme delivery. 
• Work collaboratively with volunteers, school staff and CoachBright colleagues to ensure programmes run smoothly.
• Escalate safeguarding concerns to the CoachBright DSL, and operational issues and significant partner feedback to your named CoachBright contact.
• Deliver programmes to CoachBright's expected standards of quality and professionalism.
• Complete all required safeguarding, data protection and induction requirements before programme delivery.
• Participate in quality assurance activities, programme debriefs and partner review meetings as agreed.
• Contribute ideas and feedback to help continuously improve CoachBright programmes.

Our programmes

As an Associate Programme Lead, you may be commissioned to deliver one or more of CoachBright's programmes, depending on your experience, availability and the needs of our partner schools and universities.

Although each programme is different, all are designed to improve the confidence, independence and future opportunities of young people from underrepresented backgrounds through high quality coaching.

Programmes include:

UniCoach Programme

Our UniCoach Programme trains university students to become academic coaches, supporting small groups of pupils to build their confidence, independence, resilience and academic progress.

As an Associate Programme Lead, you'll recruit, train and support university volunteers, build strong relationships with school and university partners, coordinate programme delivery and evaluate its impact.

A typical UniCoach programme features 20-30 pupils, and 5-10 undergraduates, and involves:

• 8-10 week delivery period

• Recruitment, training, and coordination of undergraduate volunteers

• Seven sessions at the school featuring all pupils and coaches, normally for one hour at the same time each week

• A graduation celebration event at a local university of the school

• An evaluation impact report

• Programme fee approx £2,850

Peer to Peer Programme

Our Peer to Peer Programme trains older pupils to become academic coaches for younger pupils, helping both groups to develop academically while building confidence, leadership and resilience. 

As an Associate Programme Lead, you’ll.train pupil coaches, support the school throughout programme delivery, maintain the day-to-day relationship, oversee programme quality and evaluate its impact.

A typical Peer to Peer programme features 15 older pupils coaching one younger peer each (total cohort size of 30) and involves:

• 8-10 week delivery period

• Training session for older pupils (coaches)

• Seven sessions at the school featuring all 15 pairs, normally for one hour at the same time each week

• A graduation celebration event at a local university of the school

• An evaluation impact report

• Programme fee approx  £700 - £1,900 (depending on number of sessions selected by partner)

LifeCycle Programme

Our LifeCycle programme provides one-to-one professional coaching for university students from underrepresented backgrounds, helping them navigate university life, develop key skills and achieve their personal and academic goals.

A typical LifeCycle programme features a cohort of 20-30 undergraduate students, who receive six 60-minute online coaching sessions, alongside three in-person workshops.

Depending on your qualifications and experience, you may either:

• Deliver one-to-one coaching yourself (for associates with recognised professional coaching qualifications); and/or

• Coordinate a team of professional coaches, managing programme delivery, partner relationships and evaluation.

Typical programme fee:

• Programme coordination and management only: approx £2,750

• Programme coordination & professional coaching: fee dependent on coaching experience and cohort size

Programme fees vary depending on the programme type and will always be agreed in advance before work begins.

Locations

We expect to deliver programmes across the following areas during the 2026/27 academic year and welcome applications from people able to travel within one or more of these locations:

• Greater London, Hampshire, Sussex, Kent, Berkshire, Essex, Hertfordshire and Milton Keynes
• West Midlands, East Midlands
• Cornwall and Plymouth
• Merseyside, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Cheshire and Staffordshire
• Northumberland, Newcastle, Tyneside and Teesside

What we’re looking for

Essential:

• A genuine passion for improving life chances for young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and a commitment to CoachBright's mission and values.

• Experience delivering programmes, workshops, coaching, mentoring or training with children, young people or adults.

• Experience building positive, professional relationships with schools, universities or other partner organisations.

• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to plan ahead, manage competing priorities and consistently meet agreed deadlines.

• Demonstrable ability to work independently, exercise sound judgement and take responsibility for delivering high quality outcomes with minimal supervision.

• Comfortable working on a freelance basis, including managing your own workload, availability and invoicing arrangements.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate confidently with a range of stakeholders.

• Confidence using digital systems to manage programmes, maintain accurate records and produce high quality written reports.

• Willingness and ability to travel independently to programme locations within your preferred geographical areas.

• Willingness to complete an Enhanced DBS check through CoachBright prior to programme delivery.

Desirable:

• Experience recruiting, training or supporting volunteers.

• Experience collecting evaluation data and producing impact or evaluation reports.

• Previous experience working on a freelance or self-employed basis.

• Understanding of the barriers to social mobility, both nationally and in your region.

• Experience of partnership management or sales in an education context.

• An existing network of contacts in schools or universities, or a demonstrable ability to build one quickly.

• Access to a car for reaching schools in areas with fewer public transport options.

Key details

Contract Type:
Associate Programme Lead (Freelance Contract for Services). You will be engaged as an independent contractor, not an employee of CoachBright.

Programme Availability:

Programme assignments are offered throughout the academic year as partner schools and universities confirm delivery. The number of programmes offered will vary depending on demand, your availability, and the geographical areas you are able to cover. While we cannot guarantee a minimum number of programme assignments, we are looking to build long term relationships with associates who consistently deliver excellent programmes. 

Support:
Every Associate Programme Lead is supported by a named CoachBright colleague who provides programme oversight, quality assurance and operational support.

Training:
Successful applicants will complete a paid induction before delivering their first programme and receive programme-specific training where required.

Safeguarding

An Enhanced DBS check and safeguarding training are required before programme delivery begins. 

Travel

The role is home-based with regular travel to partner schools and universities. Reasonable travel expenses will be reimbursed in line with CoachBright's Expenses Policy. 

Insurance

Successful candidates will be covered by our insurance so will not need to source their own. 

How to apply

Please send a CV and brief covering letter answering the application questions through the CharityJob portal.

We welcome applications on a rolling basis. Early applications are encouraged.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a one-stage interview via video meeting during July and August.

This is a rare opportunity to help shape a new £475,000 programme funded by The National Lottery Community Fund that puts communities at the heart of nature recovery and environmental action across Kent and Medway.

We are looking for a passionate and people-focused Community Organising Officer to help communities create lasting positive change for nature, climate and local wellbeing.

What you'll be doing: 

This exciting role sits within our Wilder Streets, Wilder Lives programme, which works alongside communities facing barriers to accessing nature and environmental opportunities. Using a community organising approach, you will help local people identify priorities, build connections, develop leadership skills and take action to improve their neighbourhoods for both people and wildlife.

Working closely with residents, community groups, local authorities and project partners, you will support the co-design and delivery of a wide range of initiatives, including community greening projects, volunteering opportunities, sustainable living workshops, environmental training, BioBlitzes and community events.

At the heart of this role is relationship building. You will spend time listening to communities, understanding local needs and strengths, and helping people turn ideas into meaningful action. Through your work, you will empower individuals and groups to become confident leaders and champions for nature in their own neighbourhoods.

You will also have the opportunity to develop your own skills through specialist training in Community Organising and Climate Literacy, alongside learning from experienced partners and colleagues.

Your key responsibilities will include:

Community Organising and Engagement – Building trusted relationships with residents, developing local leaders, facilitating community conversations and supporting communities to identify priorities and take collective action.
Partnership Working – Collaborating with local authorities, grassroots organisations and project partners to deliver a coordinated, place-based approach to community engagement and environmental improvement.
Project Development and Support – Helping communities develop ideas into viable projects, supporting small grants and seed funding opportunities, and enabling local groups to access resources and support.
Events, Training and Volunteering – Supporting and delivering workshops, volunteering activities, environmental training sessions and community events that bring people together and build long-term capacity for change.
Monitoring and Learning – Gathering insights, maintaining records and contributing to project evaluation, reporting and shared learning across the programme.

What we need you to bring:  

You are an enthusiastic, approachable and highly organised individual who is passionate about empowering people and supporting communities to create positive change.

You understand that lasting environmental change happens when local people are at the centre of decision-making, and you are motivated by helping communities develop the confidence, skills and connections needed to make a difference.

You will thrive in this role if you:

Enjoy building relationships and are skilled at connecting with people from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.
Are a confident listener and communicator who can build trust, facilitate conversations and bring people together around shared goals.
Have experience in community engagement, community organising, development work or similar people-centred roles.
Are passionate about social justice, environmental action and creating opportunities for everyone to engage with and benefit from nature.
Have experience working alongside diverse communities, particularly those facing barriers to participation or who have traditionally been underrepresented in the environmental sector.
Can support people to develop ideas, solve problems and turn ambitions into practical action.
Are comfortable working collaboratively with partners, community groups, volunteers and stakeholders.
Have strong organisational skills, can manage competing priorities and maintain accurate records.
Are adaptable, resilient and able to work flexibly in response to community needs.
Are committed to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging and actively champion these values in your work.

We recognise that local knowledge, lived experience and trusted relationships are invaluable, and we welcome applications from people who already have strong connections to the communities involved in the project. If you are passionate about helping communities lead change for nature and creating a fairer, greener future for everyone, we would love to hear from you.

Please read the job description for the full person specification.

A DBS check will be required for this role.

 What we will offer in return:  

We offer exceptional enhanced benefits.  Recognising the wellbeing pressures related to the climate and nature crises we face as a society, we provide flexible work options, wellbeing initiatives, and professional development opportunities. Whatever stage of your career you’re at, our comprehensive benefits package at Kent Wildlife Trust can be a key factor in your choice to join us. 

Next steps:   

If you're ready to join our team and help us create a Wilder Kent, simply click "Apply now" to apply via our website. Here you can find out more about the role and complete the online application form. Be sure to include your personal statement in the space provided and upload your CV, and take a moment to review the guidance notes for helpful tips.

If you are experiencing difficulties using our online application process, please contact us by telephone. We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible and will be pleased to discuss alternative ways for you to submit your application.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.  

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a face-to-face interview.  We will let unsuccessful candidates know if they have not been shortlisted.    

We are unable to recruit anyone who does not have a legal right to work in the UK.   Unfortunately, we cannot provide visa sponsorship.

Kent Wildlife Trust believes that everyone has a responsibility to safeguard children, young people, and adults at risk; we are committed to ensuring their safety and wellbeing is at the heart of our engagement with people.  We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to references, Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks as appropriate to the role.

The Kent Wildlife Trust Group is Wild About Inclusion. To us, this means inspiring, empowering and engaging people from all backgrounds, cultures, identities and abilities, to change the natural world for the better.  It also means cultivating inclusive workspaces that are free from discrimination, where differences are celebrated, everyone can be themselves and flourish, just like nature!  

REDRESS is looking to appoint an Advocacy Officer to deliver our work on policy advocacy with a focus on the United Kingdom, including on Magnitsky Sanctions, and work with survivors and survivor communities on our policy advocacy campaigns. We are seeking applications from intermediate professionals with some previous experience in human rights advocacy to contribute to this work.  

We are committed to amplifying the voice of survivors of torture or ill-treatment within REDRESS and the wider sector and working to ensure that people with lived experience are partners in bringing the change needed. We strongly encourage applications from candidates with lived experience, which may mean that they or their families are survivors of torture, or that they have escaped persecution.  

REDRESS has a diverse team from different backgrounds and with different experiences, including those with lived experience of torture. Under our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy, we encourage applications from people of colour, LGBTQI+ people, and disabled people, who are currently under-represented. We will use positive action under the Equality Act 2010 to appoint from these groups if two candidates are equally qualified.

Who we are

REDRESS is an international human rights organisation based in London and The Hague that pursues legal claims on behalf of survivors of torture in the UK and around the world to obtain justice and reparation for violations against their human rights. Our approach to legal claims is strategic, so that as well as representing an individual we target the policy reasons that enabled the torture to take place, by building campaigns that uses advocacy, survivor participation, and communications to influence change.

Our 2030 Strategy sets out our priorities for 2026–2030 in response to the challenges facing the anti-torture movement and our areas of expertise.

You can find information about the organisation in the latest Trustees Annual Report. We continue to strengthen our processes to further enhance our diversity, build our survivor-centred approach, and ensure people with lived experience are part of REDRESS. 

Position Profile

The main responsibilities of the role are:

UK Advocacy. Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders relevant to REDRESS’ UK policy objectives, including government departments, parliamentarians, parliamentary committees, NGOs and academics. Draft written materials and briefing papers for policymakers, and respond to government enquiries and consultations, and undertake direct advocacy.

Sanctions Advocacy and APPG. Deliver REDRESS’s UK advocacy on Magnitsky sanctions and asset recovery for reparation. This includes supporting REDRESS’s role as secretariat for the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Magnitsky Sanctions and Reparation and conducting advocacy to key stakeholders: the FCDO, Treasury, Home Office, parliamentarians and others.

Survivor Advisory Group. Work collaboratively with the Survivor Advisory Group to support our work with survivors and survivor communities on our policy advocacy campaigns.

Upholding the Absolute Prohibition of Torture. Support and deliver our policy advocacy work in the UK relating to other issues, such as an effective system for universal jurisdiction prosecutions, responding to threats to the absolute prohibition of torture, and responses to UK torture overseas. Conduct advocacy work related to the legal right to consular assistance and State hostage-taking.

Project Management. Manage and deliver specific project activities which include administrative tasks, budget management, planning and participating in the delivery of meetings and events, as well as other tasks related to project management.

Teamwork/Collaboration. Work collaboratively with REDRESS team members and external stakeholders, always exercising professional integrity. Supervise fellows and interns.

Representing REDRESS. Contribute to the wider needs of the organisation, including communicating REDRESS’ work to a wide array of audiences.

The position is also expected to carry out such further duties as may reasonably be required from time to time by REDRESS.  

Person Specification

Essential Competencies

The successful candidate will need to have the following essential competencies:

· At least three years relevant post-qualification professional experience. 

· Strong knowledge of how the UK Parliament and government works.

· Undergraduate degree specialised in international law, human rights, politics, international relations, or a related field.

· A solid understanding of international human rights policy issues.

· Demonstrated proficiency in policy analysis and policy writing and editing; demonstrated competence in writing for a broader public audience. 

· Experience at delivering projects and managing project budgets.

· Experience working with victims of human rights violations, survivor groups, or grassroots campaigns.

· Experience working with NGOs and other stakeholders.

· Experience in public speaking to a variety of audiences.

· Experience managing interns and volunteers.

· Fluency in written and oral English.

· Literacy in social media in a professional environment (primarily Instagram, LinkedIn and Facebook).

· Willing to undertake travel within the UK. 

· An ability to work with a range of political parties.

Personal Attributes

To work for Redress, the candidate should have the following personal attributes: 

· Happy to work collaboratively as part of a small and energetic team with a wide range of personalities. 

· Highly efficient and organised, with an ability to multi-task, show initiative, solve problems, and take a hands-on role when necessary.

· Able to think and work strategically, creatively, and under pressure.

· Able to understand and support the aims, objectives and values of REDRESS and reflect them in all aspects of work. 

· Able to work with survivors of human rights abuse with a range of specific needs. 

Terms

Reporting. The position will report to a Senior Legal Advisor.

Hours. This is a part-time position at 21 hours a week. Evening and weekend work may be required from time to time.

Location. The position is based at the REDRESS office in London.

Flexible Working. REDRESS is an “in-person” organisation and we value teamwork, but we have a flexible working policy which allows for working from home. This role is currently required to be in the office one-two days a week.

Duration. The contract is for a fixed term of 12 months (maternity cover).

Start date. The position would start in September 2026.

Probation. There is a four-month probationary period. 

Pension. REDRESS offers a pension contribution of 10% of salary.

Holiday.  There are 25 days of holiday per year, in addition to UK public holidays. The office is also closed between Christmas and New Year.

Status. The candidate must have the right to live and work in the UK. Unfortunately, we cannot sponsor a UK immigration process for this role.

Interview process. We expect to do two rounds of interviews. We may ask candidates to complete a brief written test as part of the process but will provide information on that nearer the time.

· First round Interviews will take place on 7 August and will be on-line.

· Final round interview will take place on 13 August and will be in-person at our office in London.

How to Apply

Please upload to our recruitment portal a single PDF file including both: 

· A cover letter of no more than one page explaining (a) why you would like to work for REDRESS, (b) how you fulfil the personal specification for the role, and (c) how you will contribute to the diversity of REDRESS, and

· Your CV or resume.

Please also complete the anonymous Diversity Monitoring Form. We use the information from the form to tell us about the diversity of the applicant pool for each of the positions that we advertise. We keep the conclusions of the analysis for our records, and the underlying data is deleted three months after the recruitment closes.

Deadline: 31 July 2026

At the heart of a changing and creative city, Sheffield Cathedral is both an ancient holy place and a living centre of worship, music, culture and public engagement. We are seeking to become the first Cathedral in England to be a resourcing and planting church in the inclusive catholic tradition, supporting new worshipping communities and churches across the Diocese of Sheffield.

This new role is for a creative, faith-filled musician who is passionate about contemporary Christian music, able to lead worship with skill and warmth, and eager to grow in strength, confidence and scope in their calling. The Music Missioner will help people encounter the Christian faith through singing, sacrament and worship, with a particular focus on developing contemporary praise and worship within a sacramental setting.

Closing date for applications: 2pm on Friday 31 July 2026 Interviews: Thursday 13 August 2026

About the role

The CsP Music Missioner will help shape contemporary praise and worship within the Community of St Paulinus, especially as we seek to plant a Charismatic Catholic new worshipping community at the Cathedral and with a parish partner.

This is a role for someone who wants to:

· lead contemporary Christian music in a sacramental and Eucharistic setting

· create worship that helps people encounter God, pray deeply and grow in faith

· build confidence in congregational singing

· recruit, train and encourage other musicians

· grow as a musician, worship leader and missioner

· take part in formation, supervision, mentoring and training, including opportunities such as the One Hope Project Academy

We are looking for someone with solid musical skill, sincere Christian faith and a heart for worship. Cathedral or church-planting experience is not essential. We are more interested in calling, potential, creativity and a desire to grow.

This is a 28 hours/week role, usually worked Sunday to Thursday, including Sundays and Tuesdays. It could suit a musician who also teaches, performs, freelances or studies, and who wants a meaningful part-time role at the heart of cathedral worship and mission.

To download an information pack or application form, please visit the website for Sheffield Cathedral.

About parkrun

parkrun is a health and wellbeing charity and our vision is to create a healthier and happier

planet.

Since our conception in 2004, parkrun has evolved into a global social movement with a

vibrant and inclusive community at its core. As of 2024, we have recorded over 100-million

instances of walking, jogging, running, and volunteering.

Our mission is to transform lives by empowering people to be active, together, outdoors in

their local community; and to protect parkrun for the generations to come. Each and every

weekend, we deliver free, weekly timed events that people of all ages and backgrounds can

join in. By tackling barriers to participation, we encourage communities to come together

and embrace regular physical activity.

Now in its 21st year, parkrun spans over 2,600 locations in 21 countries with more than 10

million people registered, and counting.

And we have really only just begun.

Brief role description:

The Head of Partner Management role is responsible for leading on and strengthening

relationships with parkrun's corporate partners (external) both in the UK and globally. This

role involves maintaining and developing partnerships through regular face-to-face

meetings and communications, identifying opportunities to enhance revenue and value, and

ensuring partners align with parkrun's strategy. The role exists within the Commercial &

Fundraising team supporting global staff to ensure best practice across parkrun Global

partner footprint. As a senior staff member you will work with various teams to execute

successful partner campaigns and deliver partner’s rights. You will also support and on

identifying new sponsors and opportunities with corporates to increase revenue to parkrun.

Main responsibilities:

● Working with local partnership managers, manage and grow relationships with

parkrun’s global commercial partners ensuring strong collaboration and mutual

benefit.

● Develop parkrun’s account management processes and documentation globally with

an aim to be world class, using KPI and objective planning, data to measure

performance and ensuring regional partnership managers successfully achieve the

objectives of partners in their region.

● Create, manage and implement campaigns on behalf of partners, monitor and report

on performance of these campaigns and ensure the delivery of contracted rights.

Ensure best practice from these campaigns is shared across the parkrun territories.

● Work with Global Head of Commercial & Fundraising to identify, negotiate and on

board new partners and take a lead on renewing contracts with existing partners.

● Explore innovative ideas to enhance the rights offered to partners and identify

opportunities to increase value. Lead on exploring how parkrun can work with the

corporate sector; identifying opportunities that drive income not only from rights but

alignment with parkrun’s charitable mission.

● Build and manage a small, fast-paced, high-performance and collaborative team that

champions parkrun’s partners and their work.

Stay up to date with industry trends within the sports and charity sector, engage in

sector networking, and ensure parkrun adopts best practices in sponsorship

management to maximise partnerships and maintain a competitive edge

Expectations of a line managers at parkrun:

● Will have regular 1:1s with direct reports.

● Will set objectives for direct reports / team.

● Will provide regular feedback and developmental guidance.

● Will plan teams’ workload and availability.

● Will play a role in recruitment and selection and work with the People & Culture

team to understand the roles required.

● Will cascade messages to the team as appropriate.

● Will be able to assign responsibilities and authority to the right employees, taking

their interests, ambitions, development and competency into account.

● Will deliver any disciplinary sanctions in line with our policies and processes.

● Will provide support for team members and promote health and wellbeing at work.

Essential experience requirements:

● Experience in managing and leading relationships with commercial partners.

● Prior experience in managing and implementing successful campaigns on behalf of

partners, ensuring the delivery of rights.

● Experience in developing and implementing strategies to grow revenue through

partnerships and sponsorships.

● Experience in producing reports to track progression of partnership KPIs.

● Experience and confidence in presenting.

● Experience in line management

Desirable experience requirements:

● Experience managing commercial partners at an international level.

● Experience with managing/overseeing multiple partners at varying levels of

sponsorship -

● Experience in contract discussions and renewals.

Experience in organising partner engagement events or organising events with a

commercial partner.

● Familiarity with CRM systems or other tools to effectively manage partnership

activities, track progress and highlight reports.

● Experience in developing creative brand-led campaigns and activation on behalf of

brands

Professional certification requirements:

N/A

Most relevant skills:

● Attention to Detail: Meticulous with a sharp eye for detail and accuracy.

● Communication: Able to talk and work with people at all levels in a professional and

mature manner across the whole parkrun network.

● Initiative: Able to be proactive, take initiative and take steps to improve ways of

working seeking support where necessary.

● Interpersonal Skills: Ability to communicate and establish rapport at all levels,

internally and externally.

● Organisation: Able to determine goals and priorities and to accurately assess the

actions, time and resources needed to achieve those goals.

● Presentation: Able to deliver engaging and informative presentations with excellent

public speaking skills.

● Priority Management: Able to manage competing priorities with resilience and thrive

in a fast paced environment.

● Teamwork: Able to effectively manage conflict and interact with / respect diverse

personalities.

● Able to use a variety of IT systems and tools, such as google workspace.

● Demonstrates high levels of discretion and confidentiality.

● Demonstrates a growth mindset, with a desire to improve and learn new skills.

At parkrun, we believe that everyone should be able to participate in, and enjoy, physical

activity in a safe environment, and be safeguarded from harm through a duty of care. As

such, safeguarding is a fundamental part of every role, and all staff have a responsibility to

play an active part in keeping everyone safe.

The post holder will be required to comply with all policies and procedures issued by

parkrun Ltd.

This job description is not exhaustive and serves only to highlight the main requirements of

the post holder. The organisation may stipulate other reasonable requirements. The job

description will be reviewed and may be subject to change.

parkrun is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer, committed to building a diverse

and welcoming team that reflects the communities we aim to serve. We believe that varied

perspectives strengthen our mission to create a healthier, happier planet. We encourage job

applications from qualified candidates regardless of gender, ethnicity, disability, age and

other protected characteristics.

At parkrun, we strive to make every voice heard and valued, and we are dedicated to breaking

down barriers to inclusion in all aspects of our workplace. For more on our commitment to

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, please see our Global DEI Statement.

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.

IRC UK
IRC UK is part of the IRC global network, which has its global headquarters in New York. Our team in the UK works to raise profile, deliver policy and practice change, and increase funding to help restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Since 2021, IRC UK has also provided integration services directly to refugees in England.

In Europe, the IRC also has offices in Berlin, Bonn, Brussels, Geneva and Stockholm. 

The Purpose of the Role

The Refugee Employability Officer will provide tailored employability support to resettled refugees in Hampshire under the Afghan Resettlement Programme (ARP), the United Kingdom Resettlement Scheme (UKRS), Community Sponsorship and other eligible schemes. 

The role delivers structured one-to-one and group-based support focusing on supporting individuals towards employment. This will include agreeing and supporting individuals towards employability related goals and actions within the Individual Support Plan, job search and application support, interview preparation, understanding UK workplace expectations, employer engagement, and links to training, apprenticeships and (where appropriate) self-employment. This work will support individuals often facing barriers such as limited English, recognition of overseas qualifications, childcare responsibilities, health needs or confidence challenges.

Employability support will be integrated within wider Integration support planning to promote sustainable economic independence, strengthen longer-term integration outcomes and support access to appropriate public services where needed.

Key Working Relationships

This position will work closely with all staff involved in the delivery of the Hampshire Resettlement and Integration Support Service. This will include the Programme Manager (Resettlement and Integration), Programme Manager (Economic Empowerment), Senior Integration and Resettlement Officers, Integration Officer, Bilingual Integration Officer, Bilingual Resettlement Officers, ESOL and Education colleagues, Employment Caseworkers and other relevant staff.

This position will also work closely with staff at our partner organisation, Citizen Advice Rushmoor, Jobcentre Plus (DWP), statutory funded employment support services (ie Connect to Work), education and training providers, employers, and relevant advice organisations across Hampshire.

This role will be line managed by the Senior Integration Officer with a dotted line to the Programme Manager (Economic Empowerment). 

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Employability support to individuals (55%)

• Conduct structured individual assessments to identify skills, qualifications, employment history, transferable competencies and career aspirations, translating these into clear and realistic actions and goals within an Individual Support Plan. 

• Deliver tailored job readiness support through one-to-one coaching and group-based workshops, including CV development, interview preparation, UK workplace norms, digital literacy, job search strategies and confidence-building.

• Support individuals to access and sustain employment opportunities, facilitating job matching, including liaising with employers, facilitating introductions, supporting applications and providing on the job follow-up assistance to promote job retention and progression.

• Monitor and respond to employment and training‑related risks, including exploitation, unsafe work and discrimination, ensuring appropriate safeguarding action, advocacy for clients, and partnership working with Citizens Advice Rushmoor and other external partners.

• Provide structured guidance to individuals considering small‑scale self‑employment work, including exploring viable income‑generating ideas, basic planning and market research, understanding relevant UK start‑up and compliance requirements (e.g. sole trader status, HMRC registration and Self Assessment, banking, insurance and any required licences), and signposting to appropriate start‑up and business support services.

• Facilitate access to vocational training, apprenticeships, accredited courses and skills development opportunities that enhance employability and support longer-term career progression.

External engagement and partnerships (20%) 

• Develop and maintain productive relationships with local employers across Hampshire to facilitate direct placements, identify suitable job opportunities, work experience placements and promote inclusive recruitment practices amongst local employers.

• Promote awareness among employers of the skills and contributions of resettled refugees, supporting inclusive workplace practices and addressing misconceptions where appropriate.

• Build and maintain collaborative working relationships with Jobcentre Plus (DWP), education and training providers, and business advice and start-up support services to strengthen pathways into work, training and self-employment.

• Represent the service in local employability and partnership forums, contributing to multi-agency strategies that improve labour market access and progression for resettled refugees.

Key Administrative tasks (15%) 

• Ensure timely and accurate compliance with all reporting requirements, including database management, case noting, and file maintenance with a focus on evidencing client progress and outcomes. This will require completion of accurate and timely records and case notes in line with data protection and reporting requirements. 

• Provide logistical support for the procurement of into‑work support items and the delivery of employability workshops and employer events, including preparation of participant materials and coordination with partners.

• Analyse trends and barriers affecting employment outcomes and contribute insights to service development discussions to strengthen overall programme impact.

Ways of working (10%)

• Collaborate with internal colleagues and external partners to ensure that employment, training and self-employment pathways are integrated within longer-term integration planning.

• Gather and analyse client and employer feedback to inform continuous improvement of employability interventions and self-employment support.

• Carry out all the above in accordance with the aims, values and policies of International Rescue Committee, in particular in relation to safeguarding, confidentiality, impartiality and Equal Opportunities.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Skills, Knowledge and Qualifications

Essential

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, partners and clients in English.**

• Strong knowledge of the local Hampshire employment context, including employment opportunities, key local employers and available training and development pathways. 

• Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills, with the confidence to engage and maintain a wide range of internal and external partnerships.

• Good IT skills, including proficiency in using Microsoft Office and experience delivering or supporting meetings/workshops via online platforms such as Microsoft Teams and Zoom.**

• Strong working knowledge of the UK labour market and recruitment processes, with the ability to coach clients on job search, CV development, interview preparation and workplace expectations.

• Ability to travel regularly throughout Hampshire, the service delivery area.**

Desirable

• Ability to communicate in Dari and/or Pashto, or another community language relevant to the Hampshire resettled population.

• Lived experience of forced migration, resettlement, or navigating UK employment systems as a refugee or migrant.

Experience

Essential

• Minimum two years of related experience, delivering tailored employability support with refugees, migrants or other vulnerable populations in Hampshire.**

• Experience delivering one-to-one employability coaching and/or group-based job readiness workshops in diverse, multi-lingual and cross-cultural environments.

• Experience conducting outreach to the private sector to build relationships and raise awareness. 

• Experience supporting clients to access employment, education and training opportunities, including liaising with Jobcentre Plus (DWP), training providers and employers where appropriate.

• Experience handling confidential documents and sensitive information.**

• Prior experience of using a client relationship management system or case management database, with accurate case noting and outcome tracking.

Desirable

• Experience supporting clients with self-employment pathways, including UK start-up basics (e.g., sole trader/limited company options, HMRC registration/Self Assessment) and signposting to appropriate business advice and start-up support services.

Job Title: Finance Administrator

Location: Homeworking with a requirement to occasionally work at Head Office (Vauxhall, London). Fully remote will be considered due to the short-term nature of the role
Salary: £17,316 per annum, inclusive of London Weighting allowance if applicable (London Weighting may not be applicable depending on your home location and any agreed permanent homeworking arrangement)

Contract type: Part Time, Fixed Term (6 Months)

Hours: 22.5 hours per week. (usual hours 9.00am to 5.30pm 3 days per week, flexible arrangements will be considered for candidates wanting to work the 22.5 hours over a different pattern during business days/hours)

This is an opportunity to join Refuge as a temporary Finance Administrator on a part time basis.

This is a hands-on role in a very busy finance team supporting the transactional finance team at Refuge while we continue working on the roll out of our new finance system. This role reports to the Transactions Manager and will provide support with all transactional finance activities within the finance team and to colleagues across the wider organisation. This role will take on duties to allow other team members to progress our work on our systems project.

Closing Date: 09:00am 13 August 2026

Interview Date: 21 August 2026