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Forest Peoples Programme is seeking two Programme Assistants to provide vital administrative, logistical, and project support, helping Indigenous Peoples and forest communities secure their rights and protect their forests.
About Forest Peoples Programme
Forest Peoples Programme (FPP) is an international NGO that has been working with Indigenous Peoples and forest peoples for 35 years since it was established in 1990. As of 2026, we work in 18 countries across South and Central America, Africa and Southeast Asia, with over 50 partners based in the tropical forest belt. We work directly and in solidarity with communities and peoples, supporting them to secure their rights to their traditional lands, territories, and resources, protect their forests and ways of life, and choose their own futures.
Working at local, national and global levels FPP supports Indigenous Peoples and forest peoples to effect change from the bottom up – grounded in struggles to advance the enjoyment of their rights and seek remedy for violations. At the same time, we work to ensure the voices and priorities of Indigenous Peoples and forest peoples shape national and international law and policy – e.g. relating to business and human rights, climate, and biodiversity – so that resulting regulatory and market reform better serves and respects their rights.
Role summary
The work of Forest Peoples Programme (FPP) is organised via three core programmes, each of which is led by a Programme Coordinator. The Programme Assistant position provides a broad support function for the Programme Coordinator, principally in relation to administrative and logistical support, as well as supporting programme and project monitoring and management (including some financial management). Programme Assistants need to be able to work at pace on multiple different tasks concurrently; to be proactive and take initiative under broad direction; to be able to work directly and respectfully with Indigenous Peoples and forest peoples and their organisations; and to be able to write well, taking notes and distilling information in English (and ideally also in a second relevant language).
Responsibilities
- Contribute to development and tracking of the Programme’s work, including key dates, deliverables and actions, and help maintain internal knowledge management systems and channels.
- Support Programme and sub-programme team meetings, including organising meetings, drafting agendas, taking minutes, and monitoring and following up on action points.
- Support the Programme Coordinator and other programme colleagues in communications with grant partners, donors and other parties, including liaising with partners and programme colleagues to prepare Partnership Agreements, Letters of Agreement, and consultancy contracts (from templates).
- Work with the Programme Coordinator and the finance team to track expenditure across relevant programme budgets, monitor progress (including spend) on key projects within the programmes, track key donor reporting deadlines and help compile and submit narrative and financial reports to donors.
- Support fundraising, including compiling and checking grant applications.
- Support finalisation of publications and communications.
- Assist in planning, preparation and organising of events, workshops or meetings, working closely with FPP’s admin/logistics and finance teams, and supporting the attendance and participation of partners and staff at other national and international events. Accompanying programme colleagues on international trips and meetings to lend a hand where needed.
- Provide (where able) or facilitate access to, remote (and potentially also in-country, as needed) capacity building support to local partners in relation to project management, finance, planning, reporting, computer/IT skills, communication and procedures, monitoring and evaluation etc.
- Act as a port of call for programme staff seeking programme or project information or information about wider organisational policies and processes.
- Support the tracking of impacts against an established Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) framework, working with programme colleagues to assemble and systematise information.
- Participate in FPP meetings and staff sharings (online or in person) and attend FPP’s Annual General Meeting.
- Other tasks incidental to these or otherwise as agreed with the line-manager.
Person specification
Essential experience
- Experience of working in the not-for-profit sector, ideally with an international focus
- Experience with project administration and logistics work, supporting fundraising and donor reporting, and supporting meetings and events.
- Experience of supporting financial management of grants and projects, including drafting and monitoring large and complex budgets.
Desirable experience
- Experience of working in FPP’s niche (or related), including with Indigenous Peoples, forest peoples, and global south organisations and/or networks
- Experience of working in the geographical regions were FPP works
- Experience of remote working, particularly with people from different cultures
- University degree in a subject relevant to the work of FPP
Essential skills and qualities
- Highly proficient in written and spoken English
- Ability to work effectively, sensitively and proactively as part of a multi-cultural, dispersed team of FPP staff and partners to achieve shared objectives.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to build healthy working relationships both internally with colleagues and externally (including with partners from global south, remotely and in person)
- Proven organisational and time management skills with the ability to work under pressure and to multiple deadlines, and the flexibility and agility to respond to multiple and evolving priorities and timelines
- Alignment with the vision, mission and core principles of FPP’s work
- Excellent writing skills, including the ability to synthesise information from various sources and express it concisely
- Availability to travel overseas for 1-2 weeks at a time (likely no more than 2-3 times per year, if at all)
- Strong skills in Microsoft applications, including in particular Word and Excel
Desirable skills and qualities
- Fluent or highly proficient (professional working level) in one or more of the following languages: French, Spanish and/or Bahasa Indonesia
- Understanding of human rights and Indigenous Peoples
- Working knowledge of the themes relevant to FPP work, e.g. environment governance, responsible finance, and gender justice.
We encourage candidates to apply who do not strictly meet all the criteria listed above and yet are confident in their transferable skills. We value individuals who demonstrate commitment to FPP’s vision, mission and core principles, motivation to learn, and the potential to thrive in the role. When reviewing the specified essential and desirable qualities, remember that relevant experience can be demonstrated through academic studies, work experience (paid or voluntary), lived experience, skills, and achievements from any area of your life that relates to this role.
FPP is unable to sponsor visa applications for this role.
To apply for this post, please submit a CV and covering letter via the CharityJob website. As an equal opportunities employer we ask that applicants do not include a photograph in their application.
Deadline for applications: 8th March 2026, at 17.00 GMT
Estimated interview dates: During the week commencing 16th March 2026
For the covering letter (max 2 pages), interested applicants are advised to carefully study the job description and reflect on how your work and experience reflects the experience and competences we are looking for and would enable you to successfully fulfil the specified role responsibilities.
FPP is unable to sponsor visa applications for this role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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A fantastic international children’s charity is seeking an experienced Risk and Compliance Manager to lead on organisational risk management and regulatory compliance.
Salary: £40,000 per annum
Location: Remote (occasional UK travel required)
You will ensure the organisation operates with transparency, accountability and integrity, providing assurance to senior leadership, trustees and donors that regulatory, ethical and donor requirements are met.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain and develop the organisational risk register.
- Lead internal compliance reviews and donor compliance checks.
- Ensure compliance with safeguarding, GDPR, anti-fraud, anti-bribery, sanctions and charity law.
- Oversee due diligence for partners, suppliers and contractors.
- Deliver compliance and ethics training for staff.
- Provide compliance input into programme design, proposals and reporting.
- Prepare regular risk and compliance reports for senior leadership and trustees.
- Support governance processes and statutory reporting.
About You:
- At least 3 years’ experience in compliance, risk management or audit within the charity/NGO sector.
- Strong knowledge of UK charity regulation and donor compliance.
- Experience with risk registers, due diligence and compliance reviews.
- Confident reporting to senior management and/or trustees.
- Excellent communication and analytical skills.
- High integrity, culturally aware and proactive in identifying risk.
Desirable:
- Compliance or risk qualification (e.g. ICA, IRM).
This role offers the opportunity to play a key part in strengthening governance and accountability within a mission-driven organisation.
For more information, please send your CV to
Please note: Only successful applicants will be contacted with further information.
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
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Step into a transformative journey with Working Options. We're on a mission to empower young people aged 11-19 across the UK, and you can help make a real difference. As our Project Coordinator, based in Wales, you'll play a crucial role in connecting volunteers with schools and fostering impactful relationships, all while working within a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment.
We believe in inclusivity, trying new things, setting high expectations, and creating real opportunities for young people. With the support of our experienced team and dedicated trustees, you'll have the chance to shape young people's career ambitions.
If you're self-motivated and eager to contribute to a great mission, this is your chance to join a team that's helping young people to transform their career and life chances.
Don't just take our word for it, here's what one of our young people had to say:
"My personal experience has been exceptional. There is a collaborative atmosphere, and it is truly empowering to be part of a charity that values student input and involves us in decisions that directly affect our lives." – Working Options Alumnae.
Find out more about the role and hear from our Chief Executive about our charity's ambitions in our Applicant Information Pack.
Person specification
WE ARE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO:
- Has a passion for our cause.
- Is fully committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
- Is self-motivated.
- Has excellent attention to detail.
- Can juggle multiple priorities, sticking to deadlines and flagging when priorities need reviewing.
- Has a flair for developing great relationships, particularly with schools and colleges.
- Is proactive and tenacious, able to seek out new opportunities and remain resilient.
- Is creative and likes coming up with new ideas.
- Is ambitious for themselves and for the charity.
- Has high computer literacy.
DESIRABLE:
- Experience within educational settings or working with young people in Wales.
- The ability to communicate in the medium of Welsh.
We carry out social media checks on shortlisted candidates as part of our recruitment process, using only publicly available information and in line with our data protection responsibilities.
While we don’t specify this in our person specification, we are particularly interested to hear from applicants who have experienced some of the challenges that young people across Wales face today.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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*** IMPORTANT: HDF will only consider applicants with the existing right to reside and work in the UK. ***
Background
Human Dignity Foundation (HDF) is a private, philanthropic foundation which was established to enable children to live with dignity. In recent years, we have focussed on funding organisations who help protect and safeguard children from sexual exploitation and abuse (CSEA). HDF is a spend down foundation which expects to complete the funding of its international partner projects by the end of 2033.
In 2023, HDF updated its strategy to drive the expansion of our portfolio of projects and maximise the foundation’s future impact – to support more children affected by or at risk of CSEA. To support this strategy, HDF is in the process of setting a UK registered charity, which is expected to be operational by end of Q1 2026.
Job Purpose
The Finance and Operations Manager will oversee and support the operations of the UK charity, working closely with the HDF team based in Dublin, to ensure its smooth running and compliance with UK laws and charity regulations.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
The Finance and Operations Manager role will be dynamic and diverse given the small nature of HDF’s team. The role will be expected to build on the processes, policies and tools already in existence within HDF Switzerland and adapt them to the UK context. Core responsibilities of this role will include:
Finance
- Process and record payments and other transactions in the accounting system;
- Maintain financial records and prepare monthly management accounts, reconciliations, etc. for review by the Director of Finance and Operations;
- Support payroll processes and liaise with external providers;
- Manage required filings with HMRC as required (expected to be minimal);
- Prepare annual financial statements and coordinate/ support the annual audit/ financial verification of the charity;
- Prepare the annual budget and produce quarterly cashflow forecasts, ensuring timely drawdowns of funds from HDF Switzerland as needed.
Operations & Administration
- Produce and oversee the submission of reports and/or required filings to the Charities Commission and ensure broader compliance with its requirements;
- Produce reports and filings to Companies House as needed, and coordinate with the Company Secretary for their timely submission;
- Maintain the charity’s risk register to ensure risks are appropriately understood and mitigated;
- Produce and update internal policies, procedures and tools (templates to be provided where available);
- Set up and oversee the UK pension scheme, life assurance/ health insurance schemes as required with the relevant providers;
- Support the planning and delivery of meetings of the Board of Trustees and other internal and external meetings as needed;
- Organise travel arrangements for UK based staff(s) and Trustees as needed;
- In time the role may take over Company Secretary duties from our external provider;
- Conduct procurement, liaise with suppliers and manage their contracts as needed;
- Conduct other administrative tasks to support the running of the charity as needed, including but not limited to IT and HR;
- Support the charity’s Executive Chair of Trustees with tasks as may be reasonably required.
Grant Administration
- Support the development and amendment of grant agreements with partners as needed;
- Track and reconcile grant payments against agreements and perform required follow up with grantees as needed;
- Update and maintain HDF’s grant management information and filing system to ensure HDF’s records are accurate and up to date.
Person Specification
Experience
- 5 years’ experience in finance, accounting, office management
- Minimum 2 years’ experience working for a charity/NGO sector
Qualifications and skills
- Part-qualified ACA/ ACCA/ CIMA, or other bookkeeping/ accounting qualification
- Accurate worker with strong numerical skills
- Excellent written, verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- Computer literate – strong Excel, Word skills
- Proficient use of accounting software (e.g. Xero, Sage)
- Good organisational skills, ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
- Ability to work independently and on own initiative
Qualities
- Flexible
- Self-starter and pro-active
- Team player who enjoys working in small team environments
Common values
- Accountability to HDF’s Board and partners
- Innovative, entrepreneurial, and dynamic in our approach
- Openness to admitting our mistakes and learning from them
- Excellence in all that we do
- Passion for our work and mission
Terms & Conditions
- Part-time 3 days a week
- Between £40,000 - £50,000 per annum pro-rata, salary is commensurate with experience
- 25 days of annual leave pro-rata
- Remote, travel to London, Dublin and within Europe may be required
- Pension, provision of health cash plan or equivalent, life assurance, bike scheme
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Administrator will play a key role in supporting the smooth and efficient running of the NVN’s operations. Working closely with the General Manager, they will manage day-to-day administration, membership communications, events logistics, and financial record-keeping.
They will help ensure that the NVN remains responsive, organised, and welcoming to its members and everyone.
Key Responsibilities:
Administration and Coordination
- Support the General Manager with the day-to-day coordination of the NVN’s activities.
- Maintain accurate records, files, and databases (including membership and financial information).
- Prepare and circulate agendas, papers, and minutes for Trustee Board and working group meetings in collaboration with the chair and general manager.
- Track progress on agreed actions and support efficient follow-up.
- Support the General Manager to manage and promote funding applications from the membership, such as the ARCH Levy Fund, bursary applications and the Event Subsidy Fund.
Membership and Communications
- Respond to member and public enquiries in a timely and professional manner.
- Manage membership renewals and maintain the membership database.
- Create and distribute newsletters.
- Maintain our social media presence and website content.
- Store NVN songbooks and send out when purchased.
- Assist with the organisation and delivery of NVN events, training, and gatherings (online and in person).
- Website management (in liaison with website hosting company).
Finance and Record-Keeping
- Support basic financial administration including invoicing, payments, and expense tracking.
- Maintain up-to-date financial records in coordination with the General Manager and Treasurer.
- Maintain and store confidential documents and archives.
- Support the preparation of information for reporting and audits.
- Work with Xero (accounting software).
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The General Manager will provide leadership and day-to-day operational management for the Natural Voice Network, ensuring smooth running of its activities and services. Working under the strategic direction of the Trustee Board, the General Manager will implement decisions, oversee the Administrator, and manage finances and communications at an operational level.
They will have delegated authority to make operational and financial decisions (within agreed limits) on behalf of the NVN and its Trustee Board, enabling trustees to focus on governance, strategy, and long-term development.
Key Responsibilities:
Operational Management
- Manage the day-to-day running of the NVN, ensuring all activities are delivered efficiently and in line with the organisation’s values and policies.
- Maintain and store confidential documents and archives.
- Work closely with the Administrator to ensure smooth coordination of membership services, communications, and events.
- Support the development and implementation of the NVN’s strategic and annual plans.
- Represent the NVN in meetings and collaborations, acting as a central point of contact for members, partners, and external organisations.
- Assist with the organisation and delivery of NVN events, training, and gatherings (online and in person).
Financial Management
- Manage operational budgets and approve expenditure within agreed limits (e.g. up to £1,000 per transaction or as defined by the Trustee Board).
- Work alongside the Treasurer on financial planning, reporting, and compliance.
- Prepare financial reports, budgets, and forecasts for trustee meetings.
Governance and Reporting
- Ensure systems are in place to support good governance, including accurate records, risk management, and compliance with relevant legislation.
- Prepare reports for the Trustee Board, highlighting progress, challenges, and key decisions.
- Keep policies and procedures up to date and support trustees in implementing policies and procedures, ensuring that staff and volunteers are informed and aligned.
- Oversee preparation of agendas, papers, and minutes for Trustee Board and working group meetings in collaboration with the chair and administrator.
- Manage trustee induction when new trustees are elected onto the Trustee Board.
Staff Supervision
- Line-manage the Administrator, setting clear priorities and providing regular supervision and support.
- Foster a positive, inclusive working culture consistent with the NVN’s ethos.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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NFCC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and will require a DBS check to be completed prior to commencing in post.
NFCC is committed to being an inclusive employer. We comply with the Equality Act 2010, and we believe that everyone deserves to work in safe environments that are free from bullying, harassment and discrimination, abuse, and harm, where they feel supported, welcome, and able to thrive.
NFCC acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard, protect and promote the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and is committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice, all staff are expected to share this commitment.
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101 - 500
NFCC is an independent membership association and the professional voice of UK fire and rescue services.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.