Internal engagement officer jobs
The Senior Network Communications and Engagement Manager will lead the development and delivery of a new communications strategy that strengthens collaboration across the Age UK Network. Working at a senior leadership level, you will act as a strategic advisor to executives, championing high quality, values led communications that unite the Network and support shared organisational priorities. This position is being hired as a 12 month fixed-term contract.
You will drive the shift toward more engaging, multi way communications, curate impactful content for local partners, and lead key campaigns, channels, and events. You'll provide editorial oversight, build strong relationships across the network, and ensure consistent, high impact messaging for partner facing initiatives.
This role requires strong influencing skills and confidence working within a complex federated environment. You will manage a Partner Communications Manager and play a key role in building communication capability across the organisation.
This is a hybrid opportunity, a blend of homebased and office working. Our linked office for this role is in London (near Tower Hill). As this is a new fixed term role, with high stakeholder engagement, you will be expected to attend the office twice a week. Travel costs to the London office are not covered by the charity.
Must haves:
The below competencies will be assessed at the indicated stage of the recruitment process:
Application = A, Interview = I, Test = T, Presentation = P
Experience
Significant senior-level leadership experience in internal, network, or stakeholder communications, with a proven track record of developing and executing strategic communications programmes at scale. A, I, P
Experience working within federated, partner-based, or complex organisational environments, with the ability to engage, influence, and unite diverse stakeholders. A, I, T
Demonstrated ability to shape and influence senior leadership thinking on communications, with strong presence, gravitas, and credibility. A, I, P
Experience leading communications through transformation or organisational change. A, I
Skills and Knowledge
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distil complex information into clear, compelling messages tailored for diverse audiences. A, T, P
Strong strategic planning and programme management skills, with the ability to deliver complex, multi-channel communications in fast-paced and evolving contexts. A, I, T
Expertise with digital communication tools and platforms (e.g., intranet systems, email marketing, Microsoft 365). A, I
Personal attributes
A collaborative and people-centred leadership style, with high emotional intelligence and the ability to inspire trust and build alignment across organisational boundaries. A, I, P
Great to haves:
Experience
Experience launching new communication channels or platforms e.g. intranet. A, I
Skills and Knowledge
Knowledge of employee and partner engagement strategies and tools. A, I, P
Skills in visual design, video and audio content creation. A
What we offer in return
• Competitive salary, 26 days annual leave + bank holidays + annual leave purchase scheme
• Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, Health cashback plan and EAP
• Car Benefit Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loan
• Techscheme - buy any tech from Apple or Currys, 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
* The role will be required to be in the linked office at least twice a week. In this case the linked office is One America Square.
* The role may be required to travel across the UK, and this may require overnight stays from time to time.
Supporting statements and anonymisation
Candidates are expected to provide a supporting statement that explains how they meet the competencies annotated with an 'A' in the job description, to assess suitability for the position. Age UK acknowledges and accepts that AI may be used to support the application; we do expect candidates to personalise experience, knowledge and skills and failure to do so, may result in your application being rejected.
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. Age UK is a Disability Confident Scheme employer. Due to high numbers of applications received, 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.
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.
Age UK politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
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About the Programmes Officer role:
This is your chance to sit at the heart of a pioneering national programme that could reshape how kinship families are supported across England.
As Programmes Officer, you’ll be part of the operational engine behind a complex, high-profile feasibility Randomised Controlled Trial (RCT) – keeping delivery tight, evidence strong and nothing falling through the cracks. If you thrive on pace, precision and being the person who quietly makes big things happen, this might be the role for you.
Kinship is undertaking a major feasibility RCT of Kinship Connected, a Kinship Navigator Programmes.
This is a complex, multi-partner programme involving funders, independent evaluators, local authorities, internal delivery teams and kinship carers with lived experience.
The Programmes Officer plays a critical role in ensuring the programme runs smoothly day to day. This is a technically demanding, detail-heavy role requiring excellent administration, strong initiative and the ability to anticipate what is needed next.
The Programmes Officer works closely and day-to-day with the Mobilisation and Delivery Project Manager and is a key part of the core delivery spine of the Kinship Navigator feasibility RCT.
The role provides structured operational, administrative and coordination support that enables the Mobilisation and Delivery Project Manager to maintain oversight of timelines, risks, dependencies and delivery quality.
This role requires someone who is comfortable working at pace, highly responsive to direction, and able to anticipate what the Mobilisation and Delivery Project Manager will need next in order to keep the programme running smoothly and evidence-ready.
Please note - we are looking for people who can start immediately ideally. This is due to the nature of the mobilisation and delivery timescales.
Purpose of the role:
To support the Mobilisation and Delivery Project Manager in mobilising and delivering the Kinship Navigator feasibility RCT through exceptional administration, proactive coordination and anticipatory problem-solving.
You will act as a trusted operational support, ensuring systems, data, documentation and local engagement activity are accurate, well organised and up to date, allowing the Mobilisation and Delivery Project Manager to focus on delivery oversight, risk management and external accountability.
Key responsibilities:
Programme delivery and coordination
- Support mobilisation activities across all workstreams, ensuring actions, documentation and timelines are tracked and followed up.
- Maintain delivery plans, action logs and trackers using Asana.
- Support coordination of onboarding activities with local authorities and internal teams.
- Ensure all operational documents are version-controlled, accessible and kept up to date.
- Flag emerging issues, risks or capacity pressures early, with clear evidence.
Local authority engagement and ecosystem mapping
- Coordinate local engagement activity across participating local authorities, including planning, logistics and follow-up for local events.
- Map each local authority’s kinship care ecosystem, including statutory services, voluntary and community organisations, referral pathways and gaps in provision.
- Maintain accurate, up-to-date local authority profiles and ecosystem maps.
- Ensure local intelligence is captured consistently and stored accessibly using agreed systems (e.g. Notion).
Outreach and local marketing support
- Support outreach and engagement activity by helping develop programme-specific marketing and engagement materials, working with the Marketing and Communications team to ensure alignment with Kinship’s brand and messaging.
- Adapt and manage local collateral for each participating local authority, ensuring materials are accurate, up to date and easy to use.
- Maintain clear version control and accessible storage of outreach materials, incorporating feedback from local partners where appropriate.
- Use Canva, Padlet and other agreed tools to adapt and produce local materials for events, Communities of Practice and local authority engagement.
Communities of Practice support
- Provide operational support to the Head of Programmes in coordinating Communities of Practice in each participating local authority.
- Support scheduling, logistics, materials and follow-up actions.
- Capture learning, actions and insights clearly and consistently.
- Support translation of local learning into insight for programme improvement and future scale-up.
Administrative excellence and anticipation
- Deliver a consistently high standard of administration across the programme.
- Maintain clear, structured and accurate records across all systems.
- Anticipate upcoming needs, deadlines and risks, taking initiative to address them early.
- Proactively prepare information, materials and updates without needing to be prompted.
- Act as a reliable operational anchor, ensuring nothing falls through the cracks.
- Anticipate the information, updates and preparation the Mobilisation and Delivery Project Manager will need to manage delivery effectively.
Data, systems and technical delivery
- Maintain accurate and timely data entry across Salesforce and related systems.
- Support data quality checks and evaluator requirements.
- Use Asana, Salesforce, Notion and Canva confidently and fluently.
- Support documentation, manualisation and knowledge management.
- Ensure systems are used consistently and to a high technical standard.
Coordination, reporting and communications
- Coordinate meetings, agendas, notes and follow-up actions.
- Support preparation of dashboards, updates and reports.
- Ensure information is shared clearly, accurately and on time.
How to apply:
Please apply for the role of Programmes Officer by sending a tailored CV and responding to these 4 questions below in the online application process. Please read the guidance notes in the job pack.
Closing date is 9.30am on Weds 4 March, with interview in person on Tues 10 March 2026.
1. Alignment to Kinship and the role: Why do you want to work for Kinship? And what can you bring to this role (think about the job specification)
2. Programme coordination and administration: Tell us about a time you supported the delivery of a complex programme or project. What were your specific responsibilities, and how did you keep work organised and on track?
3. Initiative: Describe a time when you spotted a potential issue, gap or risk before it became a problem. What did you notice, what action did you take, and what was the outcome?
4. Digital systems and learning new tools: Give an example of a time you had to learn a new digital system or tool quickly to support delivery. What was the context, how did you learn it, and how did you use it in practice?
What we offer you:
- Flexible working - we understand how important it is to balance family and work life.
- 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays (1 April to 31 March) pro rata (3 to be taken at Christmas shutdown)
- Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 confidential advice line and counselling)
- Charity Worker Discounts.
Some tips for your application:
Read the guidance notes in the job pack.
Make sure you’ve read the job description and the essential requirements – make sure your application reflects those points in the requirements very clearly.
Tell us why you want to work for Kinship. We’re interested in working with people who share our values. You can read about our values above.
Keep your response clear – use bullets points and short paragraphs if that helps. It will help the recruitment team to focus on your knowledge, skills and experience.
We know people might use AI – however make sure the answers reflect you and who you are and your experience. So many applications are the same because they’re using AI. Make sure you stand out.
We support kinship carers in their homes and communities, giving advice and helping them work through problems to find the best way forward.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
The Vacancy
Individual Giving Officer
Salary: £30,255 - £37,732
Location: Remote with occasional travel to Downton / London for meetings.
Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week
Contract: Permanent position
We have an exciting opportunity for an Individual Giving Officer (Retention) to join the Commercial Directorate at Help for Heroes and play a key role in building long-term supporter relationships that help fund life-changing support for the Armed Forces community.
About the Role
As Individual Giving Officer (Retention), you’ll sit at the heart of how Help for Heroes builds long-term, sustainable income. You’ll lead the delivery of multi-channel retention campaigns and fundraising appeals that strengthen supporter relationships, increase lifetime value and ensure our supporters feel valued, informed and inspired to continue their support.
You’ll own retention activity across cash giving, lottery and regular giving - shaping campaigns from idea through to delivery, optimisation and evaluation. Using insight and performance data to continually refine supporter journeys, test new approaches and ensure every communication adds value to the supporter experience.
You’ll lead on the delivery of direct mail appeals, following the process through from concept ideation to data briefing, from sourcing impactful content, managing the print process, to the final appeal landing with supporters. Importantly, the appeals will be across a variety of channels in addition to direct mail, and you’ll be at the forefront of leading post campaign reviews.
Working closely with the Individual Giving Officer (Acquisition), you’ll help create a seamless journey from first gift to long-term loyalty.
This role offers real autonomy, variety and influence, with your work directly contributing to a strong, engaged supporter base and long-term income growth.
About You
You have experience delivering direct response marketing campaigns and enjoy seeing how insight, data and creativity come together to drive results. You’re confident managing multiple campaigns, working with stakeholders and suppliers, and motivated by continuous improvement.
You’ll thrive in this role if you:
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Love building long-term supporter relationships
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Enjoy taking ownership and seeing campaigns through end to end
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Use insight and analysis to inform decisions and improve performance
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Are organised and detail-focused
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Value collaboration and shared success
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Care about delivering work that is compliant, ethical and supporter-first
About the Team
You’ll join our Individual Giving team, committed to growing our supporter base and delivering meaningful, engaging experiences that inspire long-term support.
Working closely with colleagues across the organisation and external agencies, the team values innovation, learning and collaboration - always keeping supporters at the heart of what we do.
In return we can offer you:
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Belonging to a team who make a difference to our community and value equality, diversity and inclusion.
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29 days’ annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, regardless of service — plus your birthday off to celebrate!
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Opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days annual leave per year.
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Added to our free health scheme from day one, including discounts on dental, opticians, massages, and more - with the option to upgrade.
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3 volunteer days per year to support the Help for Heroes community.
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A generous salary sacrifice pension scheme with an 8% employer contribution and a minimum 3% employee contribution, plus life insurance up to 4× salary as an active member.
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Discounts on our branded clothing, including a free Help for Heroes hoody when you complete your induction.
Closing date: 1st March 2026
Help for Heroes values diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Contract/ Hours: 35hrs per week
Salary: £55,000
Leave entitlement: 25 days
About The People Hive
The People Hive is an ambitious local charity creating real opportunities for adults with a learning disability across Richmond and the surrounding areas. From our vibrant community hub in Twickenham, we deliver creative, social and developmental activities that help people connect, grow and thrive.
We also run a public gallery that showcases local artists, generates vital income and provides paid work experience for our clients. Our impact was recognised when we were shortlisted for the Richmond Community Heroes Awards 2025, and we are now exploring exciting opportunities for future growth and expansion.
The Role
This is a great opportunity to lead a respected, values-led charity at a pivotal moment in its journey. As Chief Executive Officer, you will set the strategic direction of The People Hive, lead a passionate team of staff and volunteers, and act as the public face of the organisation.
Working closely with the Board of Trustees and key partners, you will help shape the charity’s future, strengthen its sustainability and ensure it continues to make a meaningful difference in the lives of adults with learning disabilities.
How to Apply
We recognise that talented people may hesitate to apply if they don’t meet every listed requirement. If this role inspires you and you believe you could be a strong fit, we encourage you to apply. Your skills, experience and perspective may be exactly what we’re looking for.
Applications close on Friday February 27th 2026.
We are committed to creating and supporting real opportunities for people with a learning disability living in Richmond and surrounding areas.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are seeking a proactive, highly organised Campaigns Officer to join the Communications Directorate at the Royal College of Radiologists, playing a key role in delivering impactful, insight-led marketing campaigns that engage members and stakeholders.
This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of multi-channel marketing campaigns from brief to evaluation, helping to shape how we promote our membership, workforce and brand priorities. Working closely with Brand, Content and Membership teams, you’ll deliver compelling messaging, coordinate activity across channels and use data to continually improve performance. If you thrive on turning strategy into action and want to make a tangible difference through effective communications, we’d love to hear from you.
What you’ll do
- Plan, coordinate and deliver targeted, insight-led marketing campaigns from brief through to evaluation.
- Develop clear campaign plans including objectives, audiences, messaging, channels, timelines and KPIs.
- Commission high-quality campaign assets and write engaging, on-brand copy across email, social and digital platforms.
- Manage multiple marketing campaigns simultaneously, keeping activity on track and stakeholders informed.
- Monitor performance using analytics tools, reporting on results and using insight to optimise future activity.
- Collaborate with Brand, Content and Membership teams to ensure joined-up, consistent communications.
- Identify opportunities to improve targeting, testing and campaign effectiveness through continuous learning and optimisation.
What you’ll need
- Experience independently delivering multi-channel marketing or campaign activity from planning to evaluation.
- Strong project management and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
- Confident copywriting skills and the ability to adapt tone and messaging for different audiences and platforms.
- Experience using analytics and performance tools (e.g. Google Analytics, Google Ads or similar) to track and improve results.
- A data-informed mindset, with experience using testing and insight to refine campaigns.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with a collaborative, solutions-focused approach.
- Proactivity, sound judgement and the confidence to take ownership of your work.
Why join us
- Make a difference to the lives of Doctors and the specialities they work in every day!
- Hybrid working (60% working week can be done remotely)
- Modern working environment
- Equipment provided to work from home
- Generous annual leave allowance
- Excellent pension scheme
- Interest free season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
At Wrexham Tennis & Padel Centre, we want to inspire as many people as possible to stay healthy, and enjoy the benefits of sport, at every level. We provide affordable and accessible sporting facilities and programmes for adults and children, and we are proud to be the largest facility of our type in Wales.
As our CEO, you will lead the next phase of our development – strengthening our impact, driving sustainable growth and building on our reputation as a thriving community sport destination.
Position: CEO
Responsible to: Chair of Board of Trustees
Location: Wrexham, with some scope for occasional remote working
Hours: 35 hours per week (full-time)
Salary: £50,000 per year, with flexibility for an exceptional candidate
First-round interviews are provisionally scheduled for Tuesday 17th March; final interviews are due to take place Tuesday 31st March.
Closing date: Friday 27th February at 12pm
About the Role
As CEO, you will provide strategic, financial and operational leadership, ensuring the Centre continues to grow sustainably while remaining rooted in community impact and strong governance. You will shape and deliver the organisation’s long‑term vision and ensure services, programmes and operations remain high‑quality, inclusive and aligned to community need.
This is a pivotal role for a leader who combines commercial instinct with values‑led leadership, and who can represent the organisation credibly across local, regional and national stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
- Lead the development and delivery of a bold, future‑focused strategy for the Charity.
- Translate long‑term vision into clear priorities, measurable objectives and sustainable growth\
- Work closely with the Board to support strong and effective governance.
Commercial & Financial Leadership
- Strengthen financial sustainability through robust budgeting, forecasting, planning and risk management.
- Grow income through partnerships, memberships, programmes, development of our retail arm, grants and commercial activity.
- Ensure strong financial controls and compliance with charity governance requirements.
People & Culture Leadership
- Foster a culture of trust, inclusion, safeguarding, respect and high performance.
- Lead, support and develop the senior leadership team; embed fair and compliant people practices.
- Champion equality, diversity and inclusion across the organisation.
Organisational Excellence & Compliance
- Ensure best‑practice policies, systems and processes across the organisation.
- Oversee safeguarding, health & safety and regulatory compliance.
- Produce high‑quality reports for the Board, funders and regulators.
Partnerships, Profile & Community Engagement
- Act as an ambassador for the organisation—locally, regionally and nationally.
- Build influential relationships with governing bodies, local authorities, schools, community partners and funders.
- Enhance the Centre’s visibility, reputation and reach.
Programme & Service Oversight
- Provide strategic oversight of programme development to ensure high‑quality, inclusive offers aligned to community needs.
- Support managers in driving innovation and impact across services.
About You
You will bring:
- Senior leadership experience in sport, leisure, charity or community settings.
- A successful track record in delivering growth, developing partnerships and organisational development.
- Strong financial and commercial acumen.
- An inclusive, collaborative and empowering leadership style.
- Passion for community sport, wellbeing and widening participation.
We provide recreational sporting facilities and programmes for members of our local community, supporting physical and mental wellbeing for all.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Senior Internal Communications Officer will work closely with the Senior Internal Communications Manager to deliver clear, engaging and inclusive internal communications that support YoungMinds’ strategic priorities and organisational culture. Acting as a trusted partner to colleagues across the organisation, the role provides expert guidance on how best to communicate with internal audiences, ensuring messages are timely, accessible and aligned with our values and brand.
As Senior Internal Communications Officer, you will play a key role in shaping how colleagues experience life at YoungMinds, strengthening connection to our purpose, vision and values, and supporting a culture where people feel informed, included and engaged. Working across teams and at all levels, you’ll help bring internal communications and engagement strategies to life through thoughtful content, effective channels and meaningful staff engagement activity.
You will build strong, collaborative relationships with teams across the organisation, working particularly closely with those leading strategic programmes, people initiatives and culture work. Through your day-to-day work, you will champion and embed our AJEDI principles, helping to cultivate an organisational culture that reflects our commitment to anti-racism, justice, equity, diversity and inclusion.
You’ll have responsibility for:
- Creating engaging internal content (intranet, newsletters, events)
- Developing and managing our internal communications channels
- Support staff engagement, all-staff days and culture initiatives
- Work closely with Affinity Groups and colleagues across the organisation
- Embed AJEDI values into everything you do
- Use insight and feedback to keep improving how we communicate.
To make sure all young people get the mental health support they need, when they need it, no matter what

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
This organisation is using Anonymous Recruitment to reduce bias in the first stages of the hiring process. Submit your application as normal and our system will anonymise it for you. Your personal information will be hidden until the recruiter contacts you.
At Croydon Community Energy, we bring community-owned renewable energy to Croydon - developing solar PV on community buildings and reinvesting the benefits locally to cut carbon and support communities.
Want to help turn rooftops into local power?
The role and its impact
This is a part-time CEO role providing hands-on leadership so CCE can deliver projects well, support volunteers, and build strong partnerships. Working with the Board, you will help move projects from early-stage development through to installation and reporting.
Key details
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Salary: £45,000 FTE pro rata (2 days/week = £18,000 per year)
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Hours: 2 days per week (flexible working pattern by agreement - evenings and weekends may be required)
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Contract: Fixed term for 12 months (with ambition to extend subject to funding)
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Location: Hybrid/home-based with regular presence in Croydon and occasional London travel
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Start date: 1 April 2026 (flexible)
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Reporting to: Chair of the Board (accountable to the Board of Directors)
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Contract basis: Self-employed contractor. You will manage your own tax and National Insurance and invoice CCE monthly.
What you'll be working on
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Deliver CCE's strategy and Board priorities, turning plans into clear actions, timelines and decisions.
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Coordinate the solar project pipeline with the Projects Director and delivery partners (from feasibility to commissioning and post-install monitoring).
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Oversee budgets, cashflow tracking and financial reporting with the Finance Director; keep risks visible and managed.
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Develop and deliver fundraising plans (grants, sponsorship, partnerships and, where relevant, community share offers).
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Enable good governance: board papers and updates, decisions logs, AGMs and member communications where relevant.
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Support and coordinate volunteers, fostering an inclusive, motivated culture and making it easy for people to contribute.
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Build relationships with key local stakeholders and represent CCE externally when needed.
This job is for you if...
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you are motivated by community energy, climate action and community benefit
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you can set direction, organise delivery and bring people with you (in paid or unpaid roles)
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you are confident planning and delivering projects, prioritising well and managing risks
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you can build trust with stakeholders across communities, funders, delivery partners and local government
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you are financially literate and comfortable with budgets and responsible spending decisions
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you can support good governance and work well with a Board or committee
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you communicate clearly, stay organised, and can work independently in a small organisation
It helps if you have...
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renewable energy and/or community solar project development experience
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fundraising, grant management and/or community share offer experience
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experience in co-operatives, social enterprises, charities, or volunteer-led organisations
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knowledge of Croydon and its communities, or experience working in a diverse urban borough
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experience in policy, advocacy or sector collaboration
If you do not meet every point, please still consider applying - we care about potential and values as well as experience.
Equal opportunities and accessibility
CCE is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from groups under-represented in the community energy sector.
If you are disabled (as defined under the Equality Act 2010) and meet the minimum criteria for the role, we will offer you an interview. Please tell us what reasonable adjustments would help you take part. Information can be provided in alternative formats on request.
Funding for this role
CCE has been awarded £20,000 from The National Lottery Community Fund to deliver this role. The incoming CEO will help secure further funding to increase days worked and extend the role.
How to apply
Apply via CharityJob with:
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Your CV
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A cover letter (max 2 pages) explaining how you meet the essential criteria and why you want the role
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Closing date: Friday 27 February 2026 at 5pm
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Shortlisting: w/c 2 March 2026
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Interviews: w/c 9 March 2026 (online / in person in Croydon)
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Task: Shortlisted candidates may be asked to complete a short task in advance (questions shared ahead of time)
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Second stage (if required): w/c 16 March 2026
Data protection: We handle applicant data confidentially and retain it only as long as necessary.
Develop renewable energy projects and deliver energy education to empower our community.


The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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.
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.
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Edward's Trust is seeking a values-led Chief Executive to build on recent stabilisation and lead the charity into its next phase of sustainable impact.
This is a rare opportunity to lead a respected bereavement charity supporting parents, children and young people across the West Midlands.
Edward's Trust provides specialist counselling and holistic wellbeing support to families experiencing profound and often complex grief. Our work is rooted in compassion, integrity and a deep respect for the individuality of every person we support.
We are now looking for a Chief Executive who can combine emotional intelligence with strategic clarity and hands-on leadership. Working closely with a committed Board and skilled staff team, the successful candidate will guide the organisation confidently through a challenging funding landscape while protecting the quality and integrity of our services.
This is a senior, visible role with real autonomy and influence. Key priorities include strengthening income resilience, leading income generation activity, nurturing partnerships, and embedding a shared strategic direction across the organisation. The role requires a leader who is comfortable holding complexity and uncertainty, and who understands the responsibility of working within emotionally demanding services.
We welcome applications from experienced leaders within the charity, health or social care sectors, as well as those ready to step into a Chief Executive role. Flexible and part-time working arrangements are welcomed, including 0.8 FTE.
Full details, including the role profile, priorities and how to apply are available in the recruitment pack.
Applicants are asked to submit a CV and a covering letter to be considered. Full details are within the CEO Recruitment Pack.
Supporting bereaved families with care, compassion and hope across the West Midlands



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Help young people move from potential to paid employment, apprenticeships and sustainable careers.
Join a relational, youth-centred organisation where employer engagement is purposeful and progression is personal.
YouthBuild Ventures UK (YBVUK) works alongside young people aged 16–25 who are furthest from opportunity, supporting them to build confidence, skills and direction. Our programmes combine vocational training, leadership development and wellbeing support to create meaningful pathways into work.
Our culture is rooted in Love, Accountability, Collaboration, Diversity and Leadership. These values shape how we support young people, engage employers and hold high expectations with care.
We are recruiting an Employability & Progressions Officer to join our frontline team in Thamesmead and Lewisham.
As an Employability & Progressions Officer, you will deliver employability sessions, provide 1:1 progression support and coordinate employer engagement activity that leads to real jobs, apprenticeships and training opportunities.
The Employability & Progressions Officer plays a vital role in bridging programme delivery and the workplace — ensuring young people are prepared, supported and able to sustain progression once they move into employment.
Key Responsibilities:
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Deliver practical employability and work-readiness sessions
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Provide 1:1 support around CVs, applications, interviews and progression planning
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Coordinate employer engagement including site visits, mock interviews and recruitment activity
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Secure placements, apprenticeships and employment opportunities
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Support young people during placements and early employment to aid sustainment
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Maintain accurate progression tracking and outcome reporting
We’re looking for an Employability & Progressions Officer who believes deeply in young people’s potential, communicates confidently with employers and thrives in community-based, fast-paced environments.
Full Job Description and Person Specification attached. Please review before applying.
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Please submit your CV and a cover letter (no longer than one A4 page).
In your cover letter, please tell us:
- About your experience supporting young people into employment, apprenticeships or training
- Your experience working with employers or coordinating placements and opportunities
- What you would bring to the Employability & Progressions Officer role at YouthBuild Ventures UK
We’re particularly interested in your approach — how you prepare young people for the workplace, build positive employer relationships and support sustained progression.
We look forward to hearing your voice and understanding what motivates you to do this work.
With love & respect, we partner with opportunity youth to build the skillsets and mindsets that lead to lifelong learning, livelihood, and leadership.
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We are seeking a highly organised, analytical and proactive Project Officer to join our Professional Standards team at the Royal College of Radiologists (RCR).
This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to work that directly shapes clinical practice and supports radiologists and oncologists in delivering safe, high quality patient care.
The Professional Standards team leads the development of professional guidance and resources used across imaging and cancer services. As Project Officer, you’ll coordinate multiple projects from initiation through to publication, collaborating closely with clinical experts, College Officers and colleagues across the organisation. If you thrive in a dynamic environment, enjoy problem solving, and have exceptional attention to detail, we’d love to hear from you.
What you’ll do
- Coordinate multiple guidance and standards projects from start to finish.
- Support clinical working groups with meetings, actions and project documentation.
- Contribute to drafting, editing and quality checking medical guidance.
- Manage version control and ensure documents are clear, accurate and publication ready.
- Work with teams across the organisation to support dissemination, evaluation and review of resources.
What you’ll need
- Strong project planning and coordination experience.
- Knowledge of project management principles and systems.
- Excellent written communication and advanced Microsoft Word skills.
- Exceptional accuracy, attention to detail and organisational ability.
- Confidence working independently, managing competing deadlines and solving problems.
- Strong stakeholder communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
Why join us
- Make a difference to the lives of Doctors and the specialities they work in every day!
- Hybrid working (60% working week can be done remotely)
- Modern working environment
- Equipment provided to work from home
- Generous annual leave allowance
- Excellent pension scheme
- Interest free season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
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Our Senior Coordinator is primarily responsible for all Member and supporter engagement and stewardship across the year. They build and develop relationships with individuals, support event delivery and manage all communications from content creation to delivery. This includes e-newsletters, fundraising appeals and ad-hoc communications that increase engagement, retain loyalty and raise funds.
We are looking for someone who is creative, has strong communication skills, the ability to work independently, and take ownership of projects – ensuring they run smoothly and effectively. You’ll have a sound understanding of thoughtful stakeholder engagement, marketing communications and tools, and enjoy sharing with people the impact of their support.
We want equal access to challenging learning and adventure in the wilderness as an unbeatable preparation for adult life.



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Company Description
Healthwatch Essex is an independent organisation dedicated to amplifying the voices of Essex residents who use health and care services. With legal authority under the Health and Social Care Act 2012, Healthwatch Essex encourages individuals to share their experiences to help improve healthcare delivery across the county. Through research and engagement, the organization provides evidence-based recommendations to the NHS and social care authorities. Additionally, it operates a confidential information service to help residents navigate the healthcare system and access the support they need.
Role Description
The Information and Guidance (IAG) Officer will sit within the IAG team and support work across the organisation, feeding into a range of exciting projects and opportunities. They will manage to deliver a variety of engagement activities, support individuals who contact the service via phone, email or at face-to-face events, and work closely with the staff, volunteer ambassadors and local stakeholders.
The post holder will have some knowledge and experience of health and social care and outreach/engagement, as well as experience of planning and facilitating meetings, organising their own diary and directly supporting members of the public and writing short reports. The role requires flexibility and multi-tasking, as well as the confidence to work independently, and as part of a busy and productive team. Excellent communication skills are vital, along with a passion for engaging with people and hearing their experiences.
Day-to-day responsibilities of the post holder will be supported by the Information and Guidance Manager. All work will be fully explained and support will be offered by their line manager and wider senior management team.
Other work will be varied, but the main purpose will be to ensure that our influence is maximised through the delivery of high-quality and well evidenced reports, taking part in events and activities that will capture and articulate the voice and lived experience of the people of Essex.
Skills
You'll need to show:
·excellent communication skills
·strong interpersonal skills, to deal with a diverse range of people and their differing needs
·experience of managing or coordinating projects and volunteers (paid or unpaid)
·the capacity to inspire and motivate others
·the ability to deal with information in a confidential manner and respond with sensitivity
·good organisational skills and the ability to manage a variety of tasks
·administrative and IT skills, and an ability to maintain records and produce clear written and oral reports
·experience of working across different sectors and developing links with other agencies
·a flexible and non-judgmental approach to people and work.
·proactivity in travelling frequently across the county.
Closing date: 27th February 2026 1pm
Salary: £25,000
1 Year Fixed Term
We use your voice to improve health and care in Essex.
About Adolescent Health Study
The Adolescent Health Study (AHS) is an ambitious new UKRI-funded initiative to establish a prospective, longitudinal population study that will generate a globally leading open science data platform and research resource. AHS aims to recruit at least 100,000 young people from across the UK and to follow their mental and physical health and wellbeing over at least 10 years. It plans to collect data through questions and measures; to obtain bio-samples for a wide range of genomic and other high-throughput assays; and to capture linked data relevant to health and wellbeing from participants’ health, education and other administrative records. There will be a strong emphasis on engaging with and involving young people, schools, parents and other relevant stakeholders in the design and delivery of the study, as well as on including young people that represent as wide as possible a range of backgrounds, experiences and characteristics. AHS will focus on enabling a wide range of research, including studies of the critical biological and social developments that occur during the transition from childhood to adulthood and the determinants of both mental and physical health and wellbeing in adolescents and young adults.
Purpose of the post
The Research Officer will play a key role in supporting the scientific foundation, development, and coordination of AHS. The post holder will focus initially on supporting the development of the AHS pilot, contributing as required to methods selection, co-development of materials and assessment processes, writing of protocols and ethics submissions and preliminary testing of processes. Activities will involve conducting comprehensive literature reviews, supporting the development of piloting tools and protocols, engagement with schools, adolescents and parents, and addressing operational and logistical considerations necessary for successful delivery. The position is essential to ensuring the pilot and future study are grounded in robust evidence and implemented effectively.
Main responsibilities
Research & Evaluation
- Support in summarising existing evidence, and ongoing work with the research community, to identify insights and knowledge gaps that inform piloting and study research questions
- Support in conducting literature reviews and background research on determinants of adolescent health and identify tools and measures suitable for field-based assessment
- Contribute to the design and delivery of qualitative and/or quantitative research activities in support of study set-up
- Contribute to the design and delivery of public engagement and involvement activities
Piloting Design & Planning
- Contribute to developing piloting protocols and frameworks
- Assist in drafting documents for submission for ethical approval
- Help design, test and adapt measurement tools (e.g. questionnaires) and visit processes
- Support in the preparation of piloting recruitment materials
- Assist in the recruitment of, and relationship building with, schools for pre-testing
Data Collection & Fieldwork Support
- Support procurement of logistics for fieldwork
- Support in the preparation of field worker training materials
- Support training for data collectors and field staff
- Assist in data collection where required
- Be a part of a core team that ensures adherence to ethical standards and protocols
Piloting Coordination Support
- Support meetings and workshops on workstreams
- Support write-up of feasibility testing findings, and contribute to revisions on plans based on findings
- Support the senior study project manager as required on managing piloting timelines, risks and progress
Administrative and Logistical Support
- Take meeting minutes for the scientific study team as required
- Manage piloting documentation and version controls
- Respond to stakeholder queries as required
Knowledge, skills and experience
Essential criteria
- A Masters degree in epidemiology, public health, social sciences, or a related discipline
- Demonstrable experience in supporting research studies, preferably in population and/or adolescent health.
- Ability to translate complex findings into clear, actionable insights
- Ability to synthesise literature and evidence concisely for reporting to diverse audiences
- Evidence of strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to contribute to protocols and ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
- Proven ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to form strong working relationships with colleagues, partners and stakeholders at all levels, both in person and virtually.
Desirable criteria
- A PhD in epidemiology, public health, social sciences, or a related discipline (completed or due to be submitted within 3 months of application)
- Prior experience of working on adolescent health, youth development, or related public health issues
- Experience of conducting and reporting on literature reviews
- Experience with Research Ethics Committee submissions
- Good knowledge of basic principles of ethical research
- Clear understanding of study designs (including piloting) and data collections tools, and their application in school settings
- Experience with the development, testing, or adaptation of research instruments (e.g. questionnaires)
- Experience of working with young people and/or schools (through research and/or public involvement)
Dimensions
- Full time role with flexible working arrangements
- AHS is a national organisation, and our activities take place across the UK
- Flexible working will be required across several geographical locations in the UK. Travel may be required to AHS locations, fieldwork sites and partner organisations
Application Process
This post is subject to receipt of satisfactory references and the post holder having the right to work in the UK (visa sponsorship is not available). Please apply with a CV and a covering letter (of no more than two pages) explaining what you can bring to this role, and including your current salary.
The closing date for this position is EoD Sunday 08 March 2026.
Interviews are currently expected to be held during the week commencing 30 March 2026.
Equal Opportunities Policy Statement
AHS is an equal opportunities employer, and as such aims to treat all employees, consultants and applicants fairly. AHS is an equal opportunities employer, and as such aims to treat all employees, consultants and applicants fairly. It is our policy to provide employment equality to all, irrespective of age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
Beyond these protected characteristics, we acknowledge the importance of socio-economic background, childcare and caring responsibilities, educational background, neurodiversity, and any other factors that shape an individual’s identity and opportunities. We strive to create an environment where all colleagues feel valued, supported, and able to contribute fully.
Values
It is an exciting time for the Adolescent Health Study (AHS) as we establish our senior leadership team. As the senior executive team evolves, the AHS values will be grounded in inclusivity, integrity, accountability, and collaboration