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Campaigner

Foodrise

London, Greater London (Hybrid)

£32,000 per year, pro rata

Full-time or part-time (4 days (30 hours) or 5 days (37.5 hours) per week)

Contract (1-year contract renewable subject to funding)

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Job description

Job Title: Campaigner

Reporting to: Campaign Manager

Line reports: None

Salary: £32,000 per annum pro-rata (£25,600 per annum for 4 days per week)

Hours: 4 days (30 hours) or 5 days (37.5 hours) per week, with flexibility over working hours (core hours are 10.00-16.00).

Duration: 1-year contract renewable subject to funding

Start Date: As soon as possible

Location: London/Hybrid – currently, our expectation is minimum 1 day in the office. So potential candidates are aware, we are undergoing a period of consultation within the team to change our policy to minimum 3 days in the office (core days in the office Tues & Weds). Please note we are currently based in Tottenham Hale, with the view to move offices to Highbury & Islington in May.

Job Description & Person Specification:
Campaigner

Anti-oppressive statement

Foodrise is actively seeking to move through an anti-racist and anti-oppressive journey in every aspect of its work. We acknowledge that the environmental sector is less open to people from under-represented backgrounds, and we are strongly committed to identifying and correcting where we may be perpetuating patriarchal, white supremacist values and other forms of oppression in our organisational culture, partnerships, and community work. We especially want to hear from you if you feel that you have lived experience of power structures preventing you from accessing opportunities like this.

Inclusive Recruitment

We have an opt-in Enhanced Chance Interview Scheme for candidates who declare a disability and/or are a person of colour and meet the essential criteria of the role profile. The scheme aims to provide a first-stage interview for candidates who meet the essential criteria of the role and opt-in to the scheme.

If you would like to be considered under this scheme you must meet the essential minimum criteria for the role as outlined on the job description. You should take time to provide examples that you meet each of the essential criteria in your CV and cover letter. Please ensure you select the relevant tick box on the application page ‘Enhanced Chance Interview Scheme’.

We are always happy to speak to candidates informally about the role before applying and encourage you to do so by emailing us.

About Us

Foodrise is a charity transforming the food system for climate, nature and justice.

We take bold action to uncover the root causes of injustice in our food system and expose how corporate power exploits people and the planet, while building truly just and resilient alternatives from the ground-up.

We speak truth to power. We take risks. We act where and when others won’t.

From launching legal action and producing hard-hitting research to working directly with local communities, we drive systemic change across food and farming, powered by grassroots energy and backed by the facts.

We exist to say what others won’t, do what others don’t, and never settle for “it can’t be done”. Change is possible, and we are rising to make it happen.

We are based in the UK and the Netherlands. See more about us on our website.

About the Role

The Campaigner will support the development and delivery of campaigns that drive positive change within food systems. This role is ideal for someone early in their campaigning career who is passionate about influencing decision‑makers, mobilising public support, and helping deliver strategic impact across a variety of issues within food systems from dismantling industrial farming to delegitimising large corporations like large supermarket chains. This role will work collaboratively with colleagues across campaigns, so would suit an adaptive candidate with strong communication skills, keen to learn and grow within Foodrise.

Job Description

Campaign Delivery

Support the planning, coordination, and implementation across a range of campaign activities, ensuring anti-oppressive practice is embedded throughout campaigns.
Assist in monitoring political, social, and media developments relevant to campaign objectives.
Support the conception and delivery of tactics such as petitions, public actions, stunts, digital engagement, supporter mobilisation and community organisation.
Help track campaign progress and gather evidence of impact.
Support the evaluation of campaigns, and reporting to funders.

Relationship Building

Liaise with existing partners and stakeholders and help build support for Foodrise’s campaigns with other organisations and movements.
Represent Foodrise and campaigns in external networks as required.
Participate in European and global coalitions, networks and conversations, as required.
Support the organisation of meetings, workshops, or events with external stakeholders.
Assist with outreach to new stakeholders including decision‑makers or community groups.

Communication

Draft compelling campaign materials including blogs, emails, social media posts, and supporter updates.
Support the production of persuasive content for public audiences across digital channels and print.
Assist in preparing briefings for internal stakeholders, external partners, or decision‑makers.
Support media‑related work when needed, including drafting quotes, Q&As, or press materials.

Research & Analysis

Contribute to thought leadership and conduct analytical background research to inform campaign strategies and brief colleagues across a range of topics.
Support the development of evidence‑based campaign outputs such as reports and policy briefings.
Build, clean and maintain datasets, and assist with data analysis.

Administration & Team Support

Provide general campaign administrative support, including meeting logistics, note‑taking, and maintaining files or records.
Help coordinate logistics for campaign activities, events, or communications outputs.
Contribute to team learning and reflection by gathering feedback and insights.
Support fundraising efforts where appropriate.
Participate in organisation wide training, skills sharing, awaydays, socials.

Ways of Working

Collaborative by default; independent work is balanced with regular coordination.
Contribute to the development and embedding of anti-oppressive work across the organisation
Flexible and adaptable in response to changing priorities.
Present and available for colleagues, including regular in‑office presence.
Proactive in communication, planning, and follow‑through.

Person Specification

Essential Knowledge & Experience

A proven interest and understanding of food systems and social justice, acquired through study, activism or paid or voluntary work experience. (at least 2 years’ working experience or transferrable skills)
An enthusiasm and broad understanding of advocacy, public campaigning, or digital mobilisation to inform development of effective campaign strategies.

Essential Skills

Excellent writing, analytical and research skills.
Excellent organisational skills, with strong attention to detail.
Outstanding communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.
The ability to work collaboratively; build, maintain and develop flexible working relationships.
The ability to tailor information for different audiences, including decision makers, corporate executives and the media.
A can-do attitude, flexibility and adaptability, alongside a willingness to pitch in on delivery and help colleagues across the team, recognising that Foodrise is a small, nimble organisation with fast-changing priorities.
Shares Foodrise’s values: audacity, collaboration, impact, celebration, solidarity.
Willingness to undertake some limited travel domestically and abroad.

What We Offer

Personal training and wellbeing funds
Regular team socials
Workplace pension
Enhanced parental leave
Enhanced sick leave
Cycle to Work scheme
Home & Tech scheme
Flexible working hours (core hours 10am-4pm)

How to Apply

Please apply via Charity Jobs with:

Your CV (no longer than 2 A4 pages total)
A cover letter (no longer than 1 A4 page) explaining how you meet the criteria in the person specification with examples, and why you would like to work at Foodrise.

Deadline to apply: 9am, 30th March 2026

Successful candidates for interview will be notified by 2nd April 2026

First round interviews will be held on 14th & 15th April 2026

Second round interviews will be held on 21st April 2026

For any questions, access requirements, or if you require the job description in a different format, please contact us.

AI policy – We understand that you may use AI to help with your application, however we want to hear your authentic voice throughout your application.

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Foodrise is a charity transforming the food system for climate, nature and justice.

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Refreshed on: 14 March 2026

Closing date: 30 March 2026 at 09:00

Tags: Administration, Campaigns, Communications, Policy, Environment / Animal, Food / Nutrition, Justice, Research

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Strategic Director (Casework, Litigation and Advocacy)

Reprieve

London, Greater London (Hybrid)

£71,378 per year

Full-time

Permanent

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About the Role

The Strategic Director is responsible for overseeing Reprieve’s casework, litigation, and advocacy in service of our mission to end the death penalty and abuses carried out in the name of “counterterrorism” or “national security”. This is a senior management position that combines strategic vision with operational delivery. The Strategic Director will ensure Reprieve’s work achieves maximum impact across multiple jurisdictions, while keeping our clients, their families, and their communities at the centre of our strategy.

Reporting to the Deputy Chief Executive Officer, the Strategic Director manages the Deputy Directors and Heads of teams. They are responsible for ensuring the effective delivery of Reprieve’s regional casework and thematic projects by providing the necessary resources, oversight, and strategic direction to senior staff.

The Strategic Director leads the development and implementation of the organisation’s strategy, manages the annual operational planning cycle, and oversees robust monitoring and evaluation processes. Working collaboratively across the senior management team, they help build Reprieve’s case portfolio and support an international network of partners and fellows, ensuring the interests of clients, families, and communities remain at the heart of all activity.

Key responsibilities include identifying cross-team strategic opportunities and challenges, maintaining high-level oversight of budgets, and ensuring all teams are sufficiently resourced and operate with rigorous processes for project and personnel management.

As a member of the Senior Management Team, the post-holder will coordinate closely with Reprieve’s Fundraising, Finance, and Operations teams to ensure casework is ethical, sustainable, well-resourced, and effectively communicated to funders and stakeholders.

The Strategic Director will combine significant litigation, casework and advocacy experience with proven strategic leadership and a track record of achieving measurable impact and system change.

As a small legal NGO, Reprieve punches above its weight, and this role is key to making that possible.

About Reprieve

About Reprieve Reprieve is a leading international human rights organisation working to end the death penalty and abuses committed under the banner of national security. Founded in 1999, our mission remains critically relevant as governments worldwide increasingly adopt authoritarian tactics, expanding executive power at the expense of civil liberties.

You can best judge a society by how it treats prisoners, criminal defendants, and the far-flung targets of an ever-changing counter-terror policy. To us, the rule of law means little if we selectively apply it to people we agree with. It is for all of us. Liberty is always eroded at the margins.

Reprieve’s staff is made up of courageous and committed human rights defenders. We provide vital legal and investigative support to those facing execution and victims of rendition, torture, arbitrary detention, extrajudicial killing, and citizenship stripping. Our work spans multiple jurisdictions, challenging states' most egregious human rights violations through strategic litigation, investigations, and advocacy.

We support cases in courts worldwide while building the legal and political momentum necessary to consign these practices to history.

Based in London with Fellows and partners globally, Reprieve operates at the intersection of law, policy, and human rights, working alongside governments, senior legal practitioners, and civil society to advance systemic change.

We collaborate closely with our independent partner organisation Reprieve US.

Reprieve is an equal opportunity employer, and we particularly welcome applicants from Black and minority ethnic communities, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and those with disabilities. Reprieve is committed to fighting racism and advancing racial justice, both in our work and within Reprieve.

Terms

The role is a full-time (five days per week) permanent position. The annual salary is £71,378 per annum less any required deductions for income tax and national insurance.

This role is based in Reprieve’s London office. Reprieve operates a hybrid working model and we require staff to work 2 days per week from the London office and the rest of the week from home. Applicants must have the current right to work in the UK, which will be checked prior to interview.

Your presence is important during core office hours, whether remotely or in the office. You will also be available outside of office hours in the event of an emergency, for example case developments that require urgent action. This is a role that may require travel and work outside of core office hours from time to time.

How to apply

To apply, please read the job description and submit a supporting statement and CV addressing your interest in the role, and how you meet the criteria (both no more than 2 pages) via the application form on our website by 23:59 BST Wednesday 15 April 2026. Please note that no other documents will be considered for this role and should not be submitted. We are also not able to accept applications via email.

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Registered Charity

21 - 50

We are investigators, lawyers and campaigners fighting for justice. We defend people who are facing human rights abuses.

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Posted on: 18 March 2026

Closing date: 16 April 2026 at 00:00

Tags: Legal / Law, Advocacy, Human Rights, Strategy

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Assistant Director of Philanthropy & Strategic Partnership

Home-Start UK

Remote

£58,000 - £66,000 per annum

Full-time

Permanent

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Job Title: Assistant Director of Philanthropy & Strategic Partnership
Reporting To: Deputy CEO/Director of Fundraising and Communications
Manages: Head of Trusts and Foundations, Head of Corporate Partnerships
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time (36 hours per week, flexible)
Salary band: £58,000 - £66,000 per annum
N.B. To ensure fairness and consistency across Home-Start UK, new colleagues usually join at the first point of the pay band for their role. This helps us maintain a clear and equitable approach to pay for everyone joining our team.

Location: Remote – with regular travel to meetings with donors, for events and to our central office in Leicester for collaborative meetings and team activities.

About Home-Start UK

Home-Start is a federated charity consisting of a central national office – Home-Start UK - and over 170 geographically dispersed local Home-Start organisations, all working together under the same identity.

We recognise that being a parent has never been easy. Every Home-Start volunteer is trained to work alongside parents to overcome the challenges they are facing. We work with parents to build on their strengths and give them the support that they tell us they need. We offer no judgement – just compassionate, confidential help and expert support. This peer-to-peer support is key to the difference Home-Start makes and often our volunteers have lived experience of the challenges their families are facing themselves.

About The Role

This is an important moment for us and for the families we support. Parents of babies and young children are facing huge pressures, and strong, values-driven partnerships matter more than ever. We’re looking for a senior leader who can help us meet this moment with confidence and ambition.

As Assistant Director of Philanthropy & Strategic Partnerships, you will help shape the future of our national work and support our federation of 170+ local Home-Starts working in communities across the UK. You will lead a talented team, build long-lasting relationships, and help make sure Home-Start has the funding, partnerships, and influence it needs to give every child the best possible start in life. This role will suit someone who is motivated by purpose, who values people and relationships, and who is comfortable working across a large and varied network.

We are looking for someone with a strong track record, someone who has already delivered high-value fundraising and partnerships at a senior level and is ready to take on a role with significant national influence. With responsibility for an annual income portfolio of circa £4 Million – with strong potential to grow this over the next 3-5 years to between £6Million-£8Million plus, you will work with a supportive Leadership Team and Board, who have already engaged external philanthropy expertise to develop a strategy and roadmap that you can build on. You’ll need to be confident working with high-value supporters: able to build trust, communicate clearly, and nurture long-term relationships with people who want to invest in families and early years support. You’ll bring the skills and confidence to grow a portfolio that is already strong and take it further, along with the ability to work well with others in a fast-moving environment.

You will be joining a warm, collaborative organisation that believes in the power of community, the strength of families, and the importance of early help. If you feel excited by the chance to make a national difference, to build partnerships based on trust and shared purpose, and to help shape the next chapter of Home-Start’s impact, we would be delighted to hear from you.

The people at Home-Start are its most important resource. Home-Start UK has been accredited with Investors in People since March 2005, which recognises the commitment we give to developing our staff.

Benefits of working for Home-Start

Flexible working
Family friendly policy
PayCare health cash plan
Enhanced employer contribution pension
Learning and development
DAS Employee Assistance

If it sounds like your type of challenge, we would be delighted to hear from you.

The closing date for applications is Friday 27th March at 4pm.
As part of our recruitment process, shortlisted candidates will be invited to participate in a full-day assessment centre at our Leicester office on Tuesday 14th April.
The assessment centre will include a mix of individual and group activities designed to understand your strategic thinking, relational approach, and leadership style.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

Home-Start UK is committed to Equality of Opportunity and Diversity. We wish to encourage applications from all parts of the community irrespective of gender, race, colour, age, sexual orientation or disability.

No agencies please.

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Posted on: 26 February 2026

Closing date: 27 March 2026 at 23:30

Job ref: 168283_HS

Tags: Campaigns, Communications, Fundraising, Operations, Brand, Child Protection, Delivery, Engagement / Outreach, Insights, Monitoring and Evaluation, Partnerships, Safeguarding, Strategy, Wellbeing, Youth / Children, Corporate Fundraising, Direct / Supporters, Individual Giving, Major Donor, Governance / Management

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Wilder Learning Officer

Sussex Wildlife Trust

Brighton, Brighton and Hove (On-site)

£29,330 per year

Full-time

Permanent

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As a Wilder Learning Officer, you’ll help shape and deliver an inspiring programme of outdoor learning, training and engagement that connects people of all ages with nature across Sussex. You’ll coordinate and deliver high‑quality sessions to teachers and children across EYFS, Primary and Secondary phases, in-school and outdoor settings. You’ll deliver and assess our accredited Forest School and Wild Beach training programmes to adults; advise on school grounds improvement for nature; and champion the benefits of nature connection through a wide range of activities and events. Alongside hands‑on delivery, you’ll support in marking, evaluation and planning; contribute to income generation; and help ensure our schools and learning programmes are safe, inclusive and reflective of best practice. You’ll play a key role in communicating our work—engaging with teachers, families, volunteers and external partners, acting as a friendly, knowledgeable ambassador for Sussex Wildlife Trust.

This is a varied and practical role at the heart of our Wilder Learning team, empowering educators and wider school communities to connect with nature and take meaningful action for wildlife in Sussex.

A valid drivers’ licence is required for this role.

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS with Barred List check

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Sussex Wildlife Trust View profile

Registered Charity

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We exist so that future generations can experience the joy and well-being that comes from connecting with nature in Sussex

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Posted on: 17 March 2026

Closing date: 16 April 2026 at 23:30

Tags: Education, Environment / Animal

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.

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Team Leader

Victim Support

Kent (Hybrid)

Up to £24204.00 per annum

Contract (BBTECH_RESERVED:Text100)

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It's an exciting time to join Victim Support, as we prepare to begin delivery of the Witness Service from April 2026. We look forward to welcoming current Witness Service staff and volunteers to Victim Support - and we're also now beginning recruitment for several new roles and to fill vacant positions.

Victim Support is seeking a committed and detail-focused Team Leader to help coordinate and maintain excellent support for witnesses within the busy Court environment at Medway Magistrates Court. You will play a vital role in supporting the Team Leader, volunteers, and wider service ensuring witnesses receive timely, compassionate, and effective support throughout their justice journey.

This role to provide maternity cover for up to 1 year working 30 hours per week covering Medway Magistrates Court .

Are you an organised, proactive individual with a passion for supporting victims and witnesses as they navigate the justice system? Do you enjoy working collaboratively, ensuring high-quality service delivery, and supporting others to perform at their best?

If you thrive in fast-paced environments, have strong communication and data-handling skills, and are motivated by service excellence, we'd love to hear from you.

What We Offer

At Victim Support, we are committed to supporting and developing our colleagues. Our competitive rewards and benefits package includes:

Flexible Working Options - including hybrid working where applicable
Generous Annual Leave - 28 days plus Bank Holidays, with options to buy or sell leave
Birthday Leave - an extra day off to celebrate your birthday
Pension Plan - 5% employer contribution
Enhanced Allowances - enhanced sick, maternity and paternity pay
Exclusive Discounts - high street, holidays, gyms, entertainment, and more
Financial Wellbeing Support - access to salary deducted finance and guidance
Wellbeing Resources - employee assistance programme and wellbeing support
EDI Networks - opportunities to engage in colleague groups promoting equity and inclusion
Sustainable Travel Schemes - Cycle to Work and season ticket loans
Career Development - comprehensive training and ongoing development opportunities

About the Role

As the Team Leader - Witness Service (Court-Based), you will support the delivery of a high quality, safe, and consistent service for all witnesses attending court.

You will:

Lead the delivery of the Witness Service within the court, ensuring a high-quality, safe, and consistent service for all witnesses.
Line-manage Deputy Team Leaders and volunteers, supporting recruitment, training, development, performance, and wellbeing.
Oversee daily case allocations, ensuring witnesses receive timely assessments, tailored support, and appropriate referrals.
Ensure accurate and compliant data entry, audits, reporting, and monitoring of KPIs and quality standards.
Manage rotas, resource planning, and service coverage across the court cluster.
Promote excellent communication across teams, facilitating team meetings and sharing learning.
Build and maintain effective relationships with local stakeholders, including statutory and voluntary partners.
Foster an inclusive, trauma-informed, person-centred approach that recognises diverse needs and vulnerabilities.
Provide leadership that champions continuous improvement and maintains the dignity, safety, and wellbeing of witnesses.

This role requires strong attention to detail, confidence using digital systems, and the ability to manage competing demands while supporting a high-performing team.

You will have:

A strong understanding of the criminal justice system and the impact of crime on victims and witnesses.
Experience delivering services in demanding environments with a focus on customer experience and service excellence.
Experience providing guidance, support, or crisis management to staff or service users.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and advisory skills, both written and verbal.
The ability to work without direct supervision, manage competing demands, and maintain organised and methodical working practices.
Experience gathering, analysing, and reporting information from multiple sources.
Sound IT skills, including the use of Microsoft Office and case management systems.
Commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity, and inclusive practice.

Additional Information

The role may involve exposure to emotionally demanding situations and requires resilience.
Travel across the Court cluster may be required.
Occasional evening or weekend work may be necessary.
An Enhanced DBS check will be required.

About the Witness Service

The Witness Service provides free, independent support to any witness giving evidence in criminal courts in England and Wales - both for the prosecution and the defense. Our trained staff and volunteers help people understand what to expect before, during and after a trial, and offer practical and emotional support every step of the way, so witnesses can give their best evidence. The Witness Service also supports bereaved family members, friends and family who are accompanying witnesses in court.

This is an exceptional opportunity to help us ensure a smooth transition and shape a high-quality, high-impact and trauma-informed service - so every witness feels informed, supported and more confident in court.

About Us:

Victim Support is an independent charity dedicated to supporting people affected by crime and traumatic incidents in England and Wales. We put them at the heart of our organisation and our support and campaigns are informed and shaped by them and their experiences.

Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.

At Victim Support, we're proud to celebrate diversity and create a workplace where everyone feels they belong. We're committed to being an antiracist organisation, and we actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those from Black and Asian and other minoritised communities.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to disabled candidates who meet all essential criteria for a job where it is practicable to do so. We are also happy to make reasonable adjustments during the recruitment and selection process.

How to apply:

To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date. If you have already registered & started an application, then we will contact you to advise of the amended closing date wherever possible.

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