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In this role, you will play a vital role in enabling the smooth running of the organisation and its programmes through maintaining excellent programme administration, comms, governance, reporting systems and cross organisational project work.
The role is a key part of the wider Core Team.
The role is ideally suited to individuals with an interest in the core running of a charitable organisation.
Good organisational and communication skills are essential, as is the ability to hold a multitude of tasks simultaneously. The role will provide support for the Senior Management Team and wider delivery team. This post offers an excellent opportunity to learn about communications, programme administration, programme set up and data management and reporting within the context of the voluntary sector.
The role focuses on:
- Communications
- Data Management and Reporting
- Programme Administration
Communications
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Prepare and maintain an annual comms timeline – including key celebratory or significant events for example mental health week, volunteer day etc ensuring that the Trust is maximising coverage across these key dates in the year;
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Maintain the annual events calendar – work with programme leads to ensure events are being covered by comms;
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Coordinate, collate and support with the preparation, completion and delivery of the ST newsletter – distribute via Mailchimp and oversee staff hard copy delivery;
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Day to day social media, liaising with Programme leads for engaging content;
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Monitor and ensure the website content is updated as needed;
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Prepare Board report on Comms;
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Be main contact for and oversee workstream with our Graphic Designer;
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Write PR materials as needed;
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Organise and oversee a regular Comms meeting with SLT – to include a focus on external and internal comms, the comms timeline and organisational events calendar
Data Management and Reporting
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Coordinating reporting deadlines and ensuring they are met by staff;
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All reports to be saved into report folder and SLT notified to sign off;
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Management of Plinth data management system, including managing supplier relationship, monitoring data is inputted correctly and staff training and support;
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Oversight of data requirements per programme and extraction of headline data information for board reports and general funding bids and reports;
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Attend quarterly Commissioner Meetings with colleagues.
Programme Administration
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Maintain and update contracts and grants master spreadsheet;
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Preparing paperwork for new contracts and grants agreements;
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Prepare and issue contract invoices using Xero accounting system;
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Monitor payment schedule using Xero and update SLT;
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Coordinate with accountants when contract invoicing is linked to monthly payroll;
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Planning and set up of new programmes. Supporting staff to launch programmes according to contract funding;
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Management of core support across delivery programmes including but not limited to advice and assistance, baby buddies, group programmes etc;
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Supporting SLT with preparation and submission of bid applications
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Supporting the Core Team with planning and delivering ad hoc organisational projects in line with Organisational Annual Strategy.
Job Requirements
Our work is place-based, and people focused. To be responsive to the community and to be able to support Shoreditch Trust activities, we do not offer remote working contracts. You will need to be flexible, working some evenings and weekends. Hours will be agreed on a mutually beneficial basis in line with planned activities. You will be expected to attend organisational meetings, events and clinical supervision.
Person Specification
Educational achievements, Qualifications, Training and Knowledge:
Essential
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Degree or equivalent qualification
Experience:
Essential
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Work experience as an Administrative Officer, Administrator, or similar role
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Familiarity with data management procedures and principles
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Experience using social media platforms and website CMS
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Experience of using Microsoft products including Word, Excel, and Outlook
Desirable
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Experience using e-marketing software e.g., Mailchimp
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Experience using data management and evaluation software
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Experience of processing financial claims/transactions
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Supporting managers to meet deadlines
Job related aptitude and skills:
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Ability to communicate effectively by telephone, in writing, by e-mail and in person
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Strong organisational and communications skills
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Methodical and organised approach to tasks, with an eye for detail
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Ability to work calmly under pressure prioritising competing demands effectively
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Initiative, flexibility, and ability to handle change
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Ability to produce accurate summaries of meetings, events, and conversations
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Ability to attend work regularly and on time
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Good problem-solving skills
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Good influencing and negotiating skills with the ability to positively engage others and secure commitment and time
Personal qualities:
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A problem solver who enjoys translating complex information into practical applications
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Commitment to continuous personal development
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Ability to work alone, as well as working co-operatively as a team member
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Willingness to learn about new initiatives
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Specialist knowledge related to the area of appointment
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
For over 140 years, the Forces Employment Charity has proudly supported Service leavers, veterans, and their families in building successful civilian careers. We provide veterans with life-long, life-changing support, jobs, and training opportunities, regardless of circumstances, rank, length of service, or reason for leaving. By working for FEC, you will become part of a vibrant team living the charity’s values: Expert, Supportive, Passionate, Open and Honest, Resilient, and Collaborative.
Brief role description
Working within our Communications team, you will play a central role in strengthening the charity’s public profile by supporting the delivery of media activity across national, regional, trade and specialist media that showcase the impact of the charity’s services. You will identify newsworthy opportunities, write press releases, pitch stories to journalists and support the delivery of integrated communications campaigns.
A significant part of the role will involve finding, developing and sharing the stories of the people we support. You will interview veterans, service leavers, military spouses and employers, turning their experiences into engaging content for media features, website articles, case studies, social media campaigns, stakeholder communications and funding reports.
This role suits someone with strong news instincts, excellent skills at developing press releases, pitches and statements and the confidence to manage multiple priorities at once. You’ll thrive in a fast-paced, varied working environment, be full of creative ideas and know how to unearth stories that bring our services to life.
Who we're looking for
We're looking for an experienced communications, PR or media professional with a proven track record of securing coverage across print, broadcast and online media. You'll have experience working in a press office, communications or journalism environment and be confident handling media enquiries and building positive relationships with journalists and other stakeholders.
You'll be a strong writer who can produce engaging press releases, statements, media briefings and other content for a range of audiences. You'll have a good understanding of what makes a compelling news story, experience creating impactful content, and the ability to turn complex information into clear and engaging communications. You'll also be comfortable using media monitoring and evaluation to understand what is working and help shape future activity.
Interested? Want to know more about the Charity? Check out our website.
Eager to know more about the role? Have a look at the Job Description.
What’s in it for you? Check out our Benefits.
Have we convinced you to apply? If so, submit your CV and Covering Letter by Monday, 3 August 2026.
Got questions about the role? Get in touch with the People Team at Forces Employment Charity.
Please note: Applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert; therefore, we may at any time bring the closing date forward. We encourage all interested applicants to apply as soon as possible. If you are an internal applicant, please ensure you have made the People team aware before applying.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff by creating an inclusive and supportive environment where everyone, including those with disabilities, can thrive, develop and achieve their full potential. We actively encourage applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and ensure reasonable adjustments are made to support candidates with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. We actively recruit citizens of all backgrounds, but the nature of our work in specific departments means that residency and security requirements can be more tightly defined than others. You will be asked about this throughout the recruitment process.
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Do you believe in the power of communities to shape change?
OCVA is seeking a values-driven Chief Executive to inspire, connect and champion Oxfordshire’s community and voluntary sector.
This is an opportunity to lead a respected local infrastructure organisation at the heart of Oxfordshire’s voluntary and community sector. As Chief Executive of OCVA, you will work alongside a committed Board and a small, passionate team to support charities and community groups, promote and champion volunteering, influence local systems, and ensure the sector’s voice is heard.
You will balance strategic leadership with strong relationships. This includes working closely with local councils, funders and partners, while staying grounded in the realities faced by community organisations.
We are looking for someone who shares our values, understands the voluntary and community sector, and is motivated by making a meaningful difference. The role is as much about listening, collaboration and trust as it is about income, sustainability and delivery. If our mission resonates and you bring curiosity, integrity and a commitment to inclusive leadership to all that you do then we would love to hear from you.
Please ensure that your CV is up to date and accurate, including accounting for any career breaks and gaps.
In your cover letter please refer to the job description and make sure you address all the points in the person specification, explaining how your experience demonstrates your suitability for the role.
Please give examples of your experience under the 3 following key areas:
Management Capabilities & Team Building
Setting Strategy / Strategic Thinking
Financial Management / Operational Control
If you have a disability or access issues, please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to assist you in your application or with our recruitment process.
Enabling a diverse voluntary and community sector to flourish in Oxfordshire.
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Link to Change is an award-winning charity dedicated to protecting children and young people from exploitation, abuse and harm. We work alongside children, families, professionals and communities to create safer futures and stronger outcomes.
Now entering an exciting new phase of growth across Bedfordshire and surrounding areas, we are seeking an exceptional Chief Executive Officer to lead the organisation into its next chapter.
Link to Change has a strong reputation as a trusted specialist in tackling child sexual exploitation, criminal exploitation, online harms and abuse affecting children and young people. Our work has influenced policy and practice, supported thousands of children and families, and amplified the voices of young people with lived experience.
We are ambitious about the future. We want to reach more children, strengthen our influence, grow our services, and continue driving meaningful change within safeguarding systems and communities.
As Chief Executive Officer, you will provide strategic and operational leadership to the charity, ensuring we remain financially sustainable, well governed and focused on achieving the greatest possible impact for children and young people. Working closely with our Board of Trustees, staff team and partners, you will lead organisational development, strengthen relationships across sectors, champion safeguarding excellence and help shape the future direction of the organisation.
This is a unique opportunity to lead a respected, award-winning charity with a passionate team, a strong reputation and a clear sense of purpose.
We are looking for a values-driven leader who can inspire others, build strong partnerships, navigate complexity and lead with confidence and compassion. You will share our commitment to safeguarding, trauma-informed practice and ensuring that the voices of children and young people remain at the heart of everything we do.
If you are passionate about improving outcomes for vulnerable children and young people and want to lead an organisation that is making a genuine difference every day, we would love to hear from you.
Join Link to Change and help create a future where every child and young person is safe, heard and free from exploitation.
Please ensure to follow the guidance within the application pack on how to apply.
To make an application, please submit:
1. Up to date CV (no more than 3 pages).
2. A supporting statement (no more than two sides) that sets out why you think this role is the right move for you and how you meet the knowledge and experience criteria. Please also state any dates that you would be unavailable for interview if shortlisted.
3. Please advise us of any dates in August and September when you would be unable to attend an interview, if successfully shortlisted.
Everyone deserves a life free from Exploitation.
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
Martingale Foundation exists to fund and support the next generation of talented researchers. We believe that family income should not be a barrier to the pursuit of excellence, and our mission is to enable and nurture talented individuals from low-socioeconomic backgrounds to thrive within world-leading postgraduate research.
Martingale’s flagship programme is the Martingale Postgraduate Scholarship, which supports students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds to pursue and excel in postgraduate degrees, by providing:
- A fully-funded Living Wage Scholarship to pursue a one-year masters degree or a four-year PhD.
- All tuition fees and research expenses, including a tax-free stipend for living costs.
- Tailored support to apply for Martingale courses at our partner universities.
- Access to Martingale programmes, including leadership training and connections with top academic and industry professionals.
- Membership of a pioneering community of talented researchers.
About Purposeful Ventures
Martingale Foundation is incubated by Purposeful Ventures who provide operational and strategic support. The Policy Manager will be employed by Purposeful Ventures.
Our vision is of a fairer society where all young people thrive. Purposeful Ventures partners with social entrepreneurs and philanthropists to improve the education and well-being of young people from their earliest years.
We define and diagnose the issues affecting children and young people, analyse evidence and explore the most promising solutions. We then select, accelerate and, where we find a gap, incubate organisations which tackle those issues. We offer more than just funding to our charitable organisations. Our expertise, operational experience and networks enable us to deliver tailored, hands-on support with a relentless commitment to system change.
About the role
In the four years since Martingale launched, we have now supported over 200 Scholars to undertake postgraduate degrees across our thirteen partner universities.
As Martingale grows, we are building our policy and advocacy function to shape the future of postgraduate access, affordability and outcomes. We are seeking a rigorous, proactive and collaborative Policy Manager to drive the monitoring, insight and evaluation that underpin our influence, and to support the development and implementation of our policy positions and stakeholder engagement.
Reporting to the Head of Communications and External Engagement, you will lead Martingale’s policy tracking, political intelligence, evidence generation, and evaluation and learning. You will turn a fast-moving external landscape into clear, actionable insight, and produce the evidence, analysis and draft materials that enable the Head and CEO to position Martingale credibly with funders, universities, the sector and government.
This is a hands-on, delivery-focused role with significant autonomy. You will own workstreams end-to-end, build systems and processes where they do not yet exist, and influence more senior colleagues and stakeholders. You will sit at the centre of a landmark research and policy programme and help deliver a campaign to implement the recommendations from Martingale’s major HESA-based research partnership, making the case that talent, not background, should determine who progresses to and thrives in postgraduate study.
Please download the full job description on the Purposeful Ventures website.
Key Responsibilities:
You will lead on monitoring and insight, and on evaluation and learning. You will support the Head of Communications and External Engagement on policy position development; consultations, briefings and submissions; and policy and stakeholder engagement and convening.
Monitoring and Insight
- Lead Martingale’s policy tracking and horizon scanning across legislative and regulatory developments, research funding policy, labour market and skills policy, and higher education sector developments relevant to postgraduate access, affordability and outcomes.
- Gather and synthesise political insights to anticipate risks and opportunities, briefing the Head and CEO on what is changing, why it matters to Martingale, and how we should respond.
- Lead the generation of evidence - coordinating, analysing and interpreting data and research (including Martingale’s HESA-based research and partner analysis) to underpin our policy positions and external narrative.
- Build and maintain trackers, briefings and knowledge systems that make insights from across government and higher education accessible, timely and actionable across the team.
Evaluation and Learning
- Lead the monitoring and evaluation of Martingale’s policy and advocacy activity, defining what success looks like and setting clear measures to track progress against our objectives.
- Establish and run learning cycles that capture what is and is not working, feeding insight back into strategy, planning and delivery.
- Own evaluation tools and reporting, ensuring activity is measured against clear objectives and that impact is demonstrable to colleagues, the Board and funders.
- Coordinate with the Programmes Team to leverage lessons and insights from our engagement with scholars to shape our policy work.
Policy Position Development
- Support the Head in developing Martingale’s policy positions for both government and higher education stakeholders, translating evidence into clear, credible and mission-aligned policy asks.
- Draft and refine policy content, ensuring positions are intellectually rigorous, well-evidenced and consistent with Martingale’s voice and values.
Consultations, Briefings and Submissions
- Draft consultation responses, briefings, submissions and other policy materials for the Head and CEO to own and represent in external forums.
- Coordinate inputs across the team and with partners to deliver high-quality, accurate and timely products to deadline.
- Help ensure Martingale’s policy activity complies with charity law and Charity Commission guidance on campaigning and political activity, escalating issues as appropriate.
Policy and Stakeholder Engagement and Convening
- Manage the planning and delivery of Martingale’s stakeholder engagement, including roundtables and convenings.
- Maintain the stakeholder engagement register, tracking relationships, mapping sector and geographic coverage, and identifying gaps and opportunities.
- Build and steward day-to-day relationships with stakeholders across government, academia, research councils, funders, learned societies and partner organisations to advocate for our mission, escalating to the Head and CEO where appropriate.
Ways of working
- Work closely with the Head of Communications and External Engagement, providing the monitoring, insight, evidence, drafting and evaluation that underpin Martingale’s external positioning and influence.
- Collaborate across the communications, partnerships and programme teams, and with delivery and research partners, creating shared understanding of priorities, timelines and dependencies.
- Manage resources and any project budgets responsibly and use evidence and learning to improve practice over time.
- Carry out any other duties as are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the role as requested by the line manager.
Key Requirements:
Experience and skills
Essential
- Demonstrable experience in policy, public affairs, research or analysis, ideally within a mission-driven organisation.
- Strong understanding of the UK education, social mobility and/or research funding landscape, including the roles of bodies and organisations such as UKRI, Universities UK, Department for Education and the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.
- Excellent research and analytical skills, with the ability to synthesise complex policy and evidence into clear, accessible insight.
- Outstanding written communication, with the ability to produce high-quality briefings, consultation responses and policy materials for senior and external audiences.
- The ability to distil complex topics into compelling arguments for a range of audiences.
- Proven ability to own and deliver multiple workstreams to deadline, creating plans, systems and processes where they do not yet exist.
- Experience monitoring and evaluating activity and using evidence and learning to improve practice.
- Ability to build and manage relationships with external stakeholders, and to brief and influence more senior colleagues.
- Advanced IT proficiency: spreadsheets, word processing, CRM or databases such as Beacon, email, web-based applications.
Desirable
- Experience of horizon scanning, political monitoring or intelligence-gathering.
- Familiarity with higher education or research organisations, and/or with postgraduate, doctoral or research-focused study.
- Understanding of industrial strategy, labour market and skills policy
- Familiarity with Charity Commission guidance on campaigning and political activity for charities.
- Experience delivering policy or research work in a startup or scale-up environment.
Personal Characteristics
- Excellent interpersonal skills: able to build rapport and trusting relationships, and to work co-operatively in a multidisciplinary setting.
- A commitment to Martingale’s mission to support postgraduate students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Comfortable working in a rapidly growing and changing organisation with a degree of ambiguity – confident to create processes and ways forward where they might not yet exist.
- Curious, rigorous and detail-oriented, with sound judgement about what matters and why.
- Resourceful, able to act on initiative, hardworking, and systematic.
Our mission is to enable and nurture talented individuals from low-socioeconomic backgrounds to become a new generation of STEM leaders.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Application pack:
Programme Funding Officer
Do you want to improve the lives of people with disabilities and vulnerable people?
Humanity & Inclusion (HI) is an award-winning international humanitarian and development organisation. Working alongside people with disabilities and vulnerable populations, we take action and raise awareness in order to respond to their essential needs, improve their living conditions and promote respect for their dignity and fundamental rights.
Our UK team is looking for an enthusiastic and committed individual to join us as a Programme Funding Officer (PFO). This is an exciting and varied role working across the funding cycle from the early stage of new opportunities through to grant management. You will be regularly in touch with our country teams, supporting them to engage with UK institutional donors in-country and advising them on compliance for both grants and commercial contracts. You will also get a chance to support partnership development, as well as advocacy and policy influencing. If this sounds like the next role for you, we’d love to welcome you to our friendly and dedicated team.
Background Information and Purpose of Post
The Institutional Relations team is responsible for donor engagement and influencing, institutional funding, and partnerships in the UK. It comprises the Head of Institutional Relations, three Programme Funding Officers and an Institutional Funding Volunteer.
You will work as part of a dynamic team to support delivery and implementation of an ambitious institutional relations strategy. With a particular focus on the FCDO and START Network alongside growing Australian and Irish portfolios, the Institutional Relations team builds partnerships and maximises income and influence to achieve HI’s strategic aims. Given the changing external funding environment and evolving context in the UK, we are looking for an individual who is willing to be flexible and adapt to the context in order to meet the organisation’s needs and have the biggest impact for people with disabilities.
The main purpose of this post is to:
· Improve our track record for UK and other funding by increasing internal understanding of donors and funding mechanisms in your portfolio, supporting high quality submissions, grant management and donor compliance
· Strengthen relationships with, and generate and manage funding from, UK and other institutional donors and partners, particularly Irish and Australian donors
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Promoting our work and building relationships with institutional donors
Supporting the work of the Head of Institutional Relations, you will have sound knowledge of the donors and funding mechanisms in your portfolio and contribute proactively to influencing their funding strategies and priorities. Duties include:
· Maintain a good understanding of HI’s programmes, strategy and approach and communicate this externally.
· Identify and build relationships with a portfolio of large public and private institutional donors and their key suppliers (e.g. INGOs and for-profit development companies), mobilising colleagues from UK and across the global organisation as required.
· Work with country programmes to develop country-level action plans to engage with local representatives of UK donors and partners, in order to strengthen in-country relationships, influence donors’ country-level plans and access in-country funding opportunities. This will also involve supporting the development of multi-year operational plans and advise on the funding possibilities offered by UK institutional donors.
· Anticipate future trends and the expectations of the donors and funding mechanisms in your portfolio, influence their policies and strategies, and negotiate and consult with them on institutional funding matters, in liaison with the appropriate colleagues from the UK team and federal network.
· In coordination with the Head of Institutional Relations and the Chief Executive, monitor and where needed, contribute to collective work and advocacy initiatives in collaboration with partners and INGO networks (such as the Start Network and targeted Bond groups) with the aim of raising HI’s profile and influencing UK donors in line with our influencing priorities.
Generate and manage institutional funding from UK donors
You will follow and champion HI’s internal institutional funding procedures to identify and analyse funding opportunities from UK sources, contribute to project submissions, and carry out grant management duties. You will:
· Monitor, identify, analyse and communicate all relevant funding opportunities from donors in your portfolio (including development and humanitarian grant opportunities and commercial contracts). This will involve facilitating internal go/no go decision-making for new opportunities and advising and supporting programme colleagues on positioning and consortium-building when relevant.
· Lead the review and analysis of the requirements in new funding agreements and contracts, advise internal stakeholders on compliance and ensure appropriate contract negotiation and due diligence processes are followed.
· Implement internal procedures for contract/grant management, including information management, and support the submission of reporting and payment requests according to donor requirements.
Improve our track record for UK institutional funding
You will be responsible for increasing internal understanding of donors and funding mechanisms in your portfolio, particularly FCDO, Start Network, Australian DFAT and Irish Aid, supporting high quality strategic submissions and donor compliance. You will:
· Create internal communications, train and brief finance, programme and technical staff (including country programmes) on the donors in your portfolio, ensuring they have the tools and knowledge to comply with donor rules, understand donor priorities and focus areas, and maximise the potential for funding.
· Support proposal development, advising on donor requirements, expectations and preferences.
· Build strong relationships and internal links with technical and programme teams and contribute to internal working groups on issues related to institutional funding.
Other duties
· Maintain a positive and collaborative working relationship with HI UK colleagues and the Federal Institutional Funding, and Operations teams.
· Actively contribute to the HI UK operational plan and team work plans, and internal staff meetings.
· Ensure high quality, accurate internal reporting and information management for your portfolio.
· Keep abreast of developments within the sector by liaising with counterparts in other NGOs, and relevant networks.
· Represent HI UK at external forums and meetings when relevant.
· Any other activities commensurate with the level of the post, as may be required by the Chief Executive or Head of Team.
Our vision is a world of solidarity and inclusion, enriched by our differences, where everyone can live in dignity.



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Purpose of the job
Reporting to the Grants Manager, you will create a positive impact on young people across the UK by supporting the distribution of unrestricted multi-year grant funding and our Grants + capacity-building offer delivered as part of our evolving offer to unlock youth work for all young people. This is not a fundraising role but a grant delivery role.
Why work at UK Youth?
UK Youth exists to widen the reach and deepen the impact of youth work and outdoor learning, so that every young person has someone who believes in them. Our vision is a society that backs every young person - through each spark, struggle and success.
As the UK’s national infrastructure body for youth work and outdoor learning, we strengthen and champion a diverse network of youth organisations, unlock investment, shape policy and build the evidence base for what works. At a time of growing need and inequality of access, our work has never been more important.
We are entering an exciting new phase of our strategy - focused on long-term resilience, income diversification and a transformational Capital Appeal to develop Avon Tyrrell as a national centre of excellence for outdoor learning.
Joining UK Youth means being part of an ambitious, impact-driven organisation committed to strengthening youth work for generations to come
Key responsibilities
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Support the Grants Manager to deliver our evolving grants and capacity building provision to the youth sector; bringing together our work to ensure a streamlined offer
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Support the grant making process including communications and outreach; application, selection, awarding, distribution, monitoring and evaluation working with the relevant departments.
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Maintain and develop grant management processes through our grant management system, Microsoft Dynamics, and working in partnership with colleagues from across the organisation
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Develop and maintain processes for creating application forms on our Grant Management System, informing applicants of decisions and tracking grant disbursements.
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Manage applications for funding through our grant management system and provide direct technical support to applicants.
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Provide light touch account management to grantees on specified programmes, as directed by the Grant Manager, responding to queries in a timely manner and connecting them into opportunities as appropriate.
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Work to distribute our grant funding to a diversity of organisations across the UK, ensuring it is delivered to improve impact and engages diverse audiences
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Lead on delivering grant funding panels and leasing with key stakeholders such as external assessors, and young assessors
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Maintain our grants management system in line with GDPR and manage data
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Working with Impact colleagues to manage data collection and monitoring processes and ensure activities achieve intended outputs and outcomes on time and to budget
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Establish and build strong relationships with awarded organizations and manage the distribution of funding to grantees and that they complete required monitoring and reporting
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Deliver end-to-end grantee support through the Grants Plus model, including onboarding to the grants platform, developing toolkits, and curating and sharing relevant resources.
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Support the Grants Manager in aligning grants work with wider organisational strategy, including connecting grantees to the broader network, and infrastructure support services.
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Manage and report progress to internal and external stakeholders via meetings, written reports and presentations
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Support the Grants Manager to raise the profile of UK Youth as a credible grants distributor through engagement in funder networks and connecting awarded organisations with local networks
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Manage the UK Youth Grants inboxes, responding to all enquiries in a timely fashion
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Communications and Public Affairs
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Deputise for the Grants Manager when required and work closely with colleagues to cover for each other as required
Experience we're after
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Grant management and distribution experience within the youth sector at a regional, local, and national level
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Experience in management and development of grant management systems and CRMs
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Experience of quality assurance and due diligence
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Monitoring and evaluation experience and an understanding of the importance of data in decision making
What we can offer you
We offer a competitive range of benefits, good work/life balance, excellent learning and development opportunities and vibrant organisational culture:
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Flexible/Agile Working
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27 days annual leave (24 days + 3 days winter closure) plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time employees)
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Funded training provided in; Safeguarding, GDPR, Information and Cyber Security & Equality & Diversity
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Other training available in support of your personal and professional development
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Pension scheme (currently UK Youth match employee contributions up to 5%)
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Membership of our life insurance scheme which would pay-out up to 4 times your salary
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Employee Assistance Programme to support employees both professionally and personally
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20% discount off bookings at Avon Tyrrell, our New Forest Outdoor Centre, including camping, lodges and outdoor activities.
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IT equipment provided for the duration of contract
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CycleScheme and TechScheme
How to apply
If you would like to be considered for this fantastic opportunity, please complete an application via our completely anonymised recruitment system provided by Applied which looks to create a fair and unbiased application process for all. Scroll to the top of the page and start your application.
Closing date: 16th July 2026 at 23:59 (midnight)
Provisional Interview Dates: w/c 27th July 2026
As this role involves working in a regulated environment with young people, any offer will be conditional to satisfactory background checks, which include criminal record check and employment reference.
UK Youth is a leading charity with a vision that all young people are equipped to thrive and empowered to contribute at every stage of their lives.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Role Purpose
The key responsibilities will include Project coordination, coordinating financial information, monitoring campaign activities, assisting with donor reporting and proposal writing, engaging with and coordinating EIA team members in planning, delivery and performance tracking, liaising with external stakeholders including donors and advocacy partners, supporting with the production of campaign and communication materials and providing support for organising workshops and events.
Key areas of responsibility
Finance
- Assist with budgets for all project-related activities, complete reconciliations and accurately reporting expenditure during trips
- Collaborate with Finance to support on campaign budget performance and donor expenditure
- Support day-to-day financial processes, including preparing reports, processing invoices and responding to internal queries.
- Prepare and distribute monthly budget updates
- Track expenditure, ensure it is allowable under the campaign grant conditions and conforms with the terms of the various grant agreements
- Support with preparing budget forecasts, updates and maintain trackers
- Ensure timely and compliant processing of payments to consultants and partners
- Maintain accurate financial records, ensuring documentation is complete and compliant with audit requirements.
Strategic Planning
- Contribute to the development of annual campaign plans and support in development of strategic goals, KPIs and budgets
- Contribute to the production and delivery of strategies as part of an integrated planning process involving all departments
- Participate in the development of work streams and business plans
- Assist in the production and delivery of campaign strategies through an integrated planning process involving all departments
Operational Management
- Support operational delivery and logistical support of campaign/department activities through scheduling, logistics and administration.
- Support preparation of reports and campaign materials
- Support procurement, bookings and document processing to keep delivery on track.
- Keep grant calendars up to date
- Participate in and coordinate logistics and follow up for project meetings, workshops or events.
- Ensure effective collaboration, not just within your team but across other campaigns and functions
Campaigning
- Participate in campaigning and research activities as required
- Participate in and coordinate logistics and follow up for project meetings, workshops or events. Coordinate with other members of the team to deliver campaign activities
- Support project tracking and delivery, ensuring milestones and deliverables are being met in line with grant and strategic requirements
Partnership
- Ensure up-to-date campaigns network files are maintained and available to the team
- Support partner coordination and contractor relationships, as appropriate, ensuring reporting and deliverables are timely, compliant and aligned with campaign goals
Donor Management
- Liaise with internal teams and project partners to identify fundraising opportunities, gather information and ensure smooth communication, escalating issues where needed.
- Provide support across all donor reporting, funding proposal development coordination, campaign planning, and partner/departmental coordination, including drafting materials and maintaining workplans.
- Assist with preparation of contracts for and manage sub-grants for partners and/or consultants, in particular ensuring donor and financial compliance and best practice grant management
- Assist with narrative reporting and preparing budget sections of grant applications, ensuring strategic alignment and measurable outcomes
- Assist with preparation of contracts for and manage sub-grants for partners and/or consultants, in particular ensuring donor and financial compliance and best practice grant management Participate in other fundraising activities as required
Communications
- Manage design, translation and printing of project materials, acting as main or first point of contact for requests to the Communications department
- Write up meeting notes and circulate to the relevant teams
- Liaising with other Project Officers and departments to ensure effective communication and collaboration across all functions
- Support media monitoring and content collation
Monitoring and Evaluation
- Ensure campaign materials, including video files, stills and reports, are organised and accessible through EIA’s information management systems
- Maintain comprehensive and organised records of campaign activities, financial information, contacts and historic archives
- Collect, analyse and manage data and information for assessing project progress in line with the project strategy
- Contribute to MEL framework implementation, organisation-wide protocols, and facilitate quarterly reviews
- In coordination with the Campaign Lead, conduct internal learning reviews and adapt campaign approaches based on evidence and results
Person Specification
- Proven experience maintaining project budgets, conducting financial analysis, and ensuring donor compliance in a non-profit or international development context.
- Experience assisting with the development of funding proposals, and liaise with donors.
- Experience contributing to strategic planning processes and coordinating multi-stakeholder campaign activities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365, SharePoint, and project management tools (e.g., Asana, Trello, Smartsheet)
- Experience managing external partners and contractors, including contracts, deliverables, and sub-grant compliance
- Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with experience building effective relationships across diverse teams, partners and donors
- Strong knowledge or interest in the campaign subject
- Experience in assisting with funding from charitable foundations and statutory sources
- Able to perform satisfactorily in a pressurised environment
- Broad education and excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Strong organisational skills (information and data management, planning etc.)
- Effective at identifying, analysing and resolving complex problems with practical solutions
- Able to demonstrate initiative and collaborative decision making
- Able to work flexibly and under pressure, juggling multiple activities and effectively prioritise workload
- Able to develop effective relationships with a wide range of partners, stakeholders and team members and promote teamwork
- Prepared to take ownership and hold yourself accountable for the duties that you are responsible for
- Committed to the pursuit of EIA UK’s values and goals.
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Finance Director
Hours of work 30 hrs / 4 days per week, permanent contract
Based Newhaven, with some hybrid working available after completing induction
Starting Salary £60K per annum pro rata
Are you an experienced senior level finance decision maker with broad cross sector knowledge, who demonstrates excellent communication skills, and wants to use your skills to support a community facing organisation? If so, we would welcome your interest and application!
You will be a qualified accountant, with an understanding of the complexities of working within the 3rd sector funding framework. With responsibility for providing expert strategic financial advice and professional input right across the organisation, you will ensure the finances of the Charity run smoothly and efficiently. You will consider the wider internal and external factors presented to you by our internal knowledge experts alongside the financial position in order to support the delivery of the services and enterprises, which fulfil the organisation’s mission and values.
You will also provide effective leadership and direction of the well-regarded finance team with a person-centred approach.
Providing sound financial, contract & risk management advice and ensuring compliance with legal, statutory and audit requirements, you will contribute to the strategic leadership of the charity as an active member of our Senior Management Team.
We are looking for people to join our team who have the qualities and skills we feel would most benefit our internal and external clients; professionalism, empathy, kindness and understanding. In return, we understand people want to work in a supportive environment with friendly colleagues. We offer a flexible, hybrid approach to delivery wherever possible, annual leave of 25 days per year pro rata plus bank holidays and sick pay from the start (increasing with service), additional sick pay per year for planned operations and recovery, a pension scheme, bereavement leave, and managers who are available to you… plus a day off for your birthday!
Interviews will be held in Newhaven.
Closing date: 5pm on Sunday 19th July 2026
1st stage interviews: Wednesday 29th July 2026 / 2nd stage interviews: w/c Monday 3rd August 2026
For the job description and to apply, please visit the website
Completed application forms can be sent to HR
You may think that you’re not a 100% match to what we’re looking for, but we recognise that some skills and experience may be transferable rather than an exact match. If you’re unsure about whether to apply, please do contact the HR team, and we would be happy to arrange an informal discussion with the CEO or current FD.
SCDA includes: Employability; Community Advice and Wellbeing; Community Development & Health
Registered Charity Number: 1094905
Company Limited by Guarantee: 3387617
Supporting people and communities to thrive
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Help us change lives through world-class medical research
At the Medical Research Foundation, we believe in the transformative power of medical research. As an independent charitable foundation, we fund exceptional research into underfunded and emerging areas of health, areas where we can make the biggest impact. As we roll out an ambitious strategy to 2029, we’re looking for a Research Impact Officer to help monitor and evaluate our research to ensure our funded projects make a real-world difference.
About the role
- Reporting to our Senior Research Impact Manager, your main responsibilities will be to:
- Provide day-to-day administration for the research portfolio
- Be the first point of contact for reporting enquiries from funded researchers
- Collate qualitative and quantitative data to support impact reporting
- Support the ongoing development of progress reporting forms
- Develop and maintain working relationships with grant-holders
- Organise and attend meetings with researchers in support of impact evaluation activities
- Liaise with the Communications Team to publicise research outputs
- Respond to requests for information about research impact from across the organisation
- Assist in the delivery of scientific seminars and award events
- Represent the charity at external events.
About you
You will use your excellent analytical, communication and organisational skills to help us manage our diverse research portfolio. You are motivated and enthusiastic and you will be keen to get involved in projects aimed at achieving our ambitious research strategy. You can see full details in the attached job description, but we will be looking particularly closely for evidence of the following criteria in your written application:
- Experience of working or volunteering in a science-related environment
- Experience of collating and analysing data using Microsoft Excel plus generally high level of IT skills
- An interest in scientific affairs or medical research
- Ability to understand complex scientific information presented in reports and explain it in a simple way
- Excellent customer service skills
- Ability to communicate clearly in writing and verbally with colleagues, scientists and other stakeholders
About the Medical Research Foundation
Our vision is a world where medical research improves health for everyone.
There are still many health conditions which impose a heavy burden on millions of people, in the UK and around the world. History has shown us, time and again, that the best way to achieve better human health is through medical research. We know that by investing now, we will see life-saving advances in the future and improvements in health for everyone.
Salary, benefits and working arrangements
We will offer a salary of between £32,000 and £37,000 per annum depending on skills and experience for a full-time post (36 hours). We are happy to consider a part-time contract (min 0.8 FTE).
We value spending time working in-person to develop strong connections with each other and with our mission, so you will be based at our central London office for a minimum of three days a week (usually Monday, Tuesday and Thursday) with the option to work remotely for the remainder.
We offer
- 30 days' holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata)
- Double-matched pension contributions up to 12% employer contribution
- Life insurance at 4x salary
- Wellbeing support and flexible working culture
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion at the Medical Research Foundation
At the Medical Research Foundation, we believe that diversity drives creativity and innovation. We are dedicated to promoting equality of opportunity, fostering fairness and inclusion, and creating an environment where everyone feels that they belong. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.
How to apply
The job description gives full details of the role and who we are looking for. To give your application the best chance of success, please prepare a CV and supporting statement that set out clearly how you meet the shorlisting criteria listed above under 'About you', then visit our website to find out how to submit your application.
If we invite you to interview we will ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK.
We look forward to hearing from you!
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About FIGO
Every year, hundreds of thousands of women die from causes that are preventable. FIGO, the International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics, brings together expertise globally to address this. We are the world's largest alliance of professional societies of obstetricians and gynecologists, working across more than 142 countries to improve the health, rights and lives of women and girls globally. We work through obstetricians and gynecologists and their professional societies, supporting them to advance high-quality reproductive and maternal healthcare by strengthening health systems, influencing policy and raising the standards of practice in their countries. At global level, we harness clinical knowledge to produce global evidence and standards on women’s health.
The role
This role is within the Programmes and Partnerships team, which secures and manages funding from institutional funders. As a Programme Manager, you will lead day-to-day delivery and management of FIGO projects across the full project cycle. This will include the Advocating for Safe Abortion (ASA) programme, a multi-country initiative now in its seventh year, working with national professional societies of obstetricians and gynecologists across Francophone West Africa to drive change in policy, clinical practice and societal attitudes on abortion care. This is complex, multi-partner work in a politically sensitive area. It requires judgement, strong relationships, and the ability to hold both the detail and the bigger picture. We’re looking for someone with:
- Proven experience of managing institutionally funded projects in global health or international development, across the full project lifecycle.
- Experience managing advocacy-focused projects and working with a diverse range of partners across multiple countries.
- Strong skills in financial management, donor reporting and partner coordination.
- Experience developing and implementing monitoring, evaluation and learning frameworks on projects.
- Fluency in both English and French (written and spoken) — essential for this role.
- Familiarity with sexual and reproductive health and rights, or experience working in West Africa, is a strong advantage.
- Travel to West Africa will be essential.
This is a part-time role at 3 days per week, initially contracted until January 2029. FIGO's Programmes and Partnerships portfolio is growing, and we anticipate opportunities to extend or expand the role beyond that.
HOW TO APPLY
- To apply for this position, please send your CV and cover letter outlining your experience and interest in this opportunity via the Apply button. Please note that applications without a cover letter may not be considered.
- Closing Date for applications: Tuesday 14th July 11.30pm
- Interviews will take place w/c 20th July in person
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO THOSE WHO HAVE THE RIGHT TO RESIDE AND WORK IN THE UK. WE WILL EXPECT RELEVANT PROOF OF SUCH IF ASKED FOR AN INTERVIEW (PLEASE DO NOT SEND THIS INFORMATION WITH YOUR APPLICATION, THANK YOU).
FIGO is the only organisation that brings together professional societies of obstetricians and gynecologists on a global basis.
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Programme Officer
Ready to turn insight into action and create lasting global impact? Apply now and be part of a movement working to end homelessness.
Locations: London
Salary: £40,000 per annum
Closing Date: 12 July, 2026
Employment Type: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 per week
About the Role
Help drive a global movement to end homelessness. As a Programme Officer, you’ll play a key role in expanding the international 13 Houses Campaign—working across countries, cultures, and communities to develop impactful housing initiatives and strengthen global advocacy. You’ll support project design and delivery, carry out due diligence and monitoring, and help bring compelling stories to life through high-quality content and communications that influence change.
This role is ideal for someone with experience in project management and advocacy, who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. You’ll bring strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities—from supporting funding applications and reporting, to delivering events and engaging stakeholders worldwide. Confident communication, relationship-building, and storytelling skills are essential, alongside a commitment to values-led, inclusive work that respects diverse perspectives.
Please note that this job opportunity is offered as a full-time (37.5 hours a week), permanent role.
Key Deliverables
• Lead the delivery of FHA’s advocacy strategy and support Vincentian Family members to develop and strengthen their advocacy capacity.
• Reach out to and communicate with branches of the Vincentian Family across the globe to support the expansion of the 13 Houses Campaign.
• Provide application support to potential 13 Houses projects, carry out due diligence, manage monitoring and evaluation.
• Identify compelling stories and produce high-quality written content for our bulletins, website articles, and other publications.
• Assist with the planning, administration and delivery of international conferences and webinars.
What we are looking for from you – Person Specification
When completing your application form please address all the points set out below.
Core skills and attributes
Essential
• Two years of experience in project management and advocacy.
• An interest in maintaining or developing a career in global homelessness.
• An understanding of, commitment to and willingness to advocate for Vincentian values and the Depaul Group.
• Capacity for team work as well as independently.
• Proficient in other languages (written and verbal), preferably in French, Spanish or Portuguese.
• Experience of working successfully with operations teams to prepare funding bids, applications and reports for projects.
• Understanding of measuring outcomes and impact of projects and programmes.
• Great attention to detail including proof reading skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships internally and externally, being confident working with a diverse range of cultures and languages.
• Experience designing, implementing and delivery advocacy strategies.
• Ability to interpret and analyse numerical and statistical data including financial monitoring.
• Experience of providing reports and presenting information to multiple stakeholders.
• Strong writing and storytelling skills.
• Experience in content creation or a related field is preferred.
• Understanding of social media platforms.
• Understanding of due diligence in the context of grant applications.
• Highly computer literate and skilled with Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel.
• Excellent administrative skills.
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to multitask and prioritise independently.
• Ability to work under pressure, taking initiative to ensure timely and effective achievement of core work objectives.
• Excellent communication skills in spoken and written English.
• Flexible and willing to work outside normal working hours when required.
• Able to undertake international travel (3-4 weeks a year).
• A respect for staff and clients within the organisation and external partners.
• Commitment to working within an environment that promotes Equal Opportunities and has regard for the Health and Safety of others.
Desirable
• Experience working or volunteering in an international network.
• Technical skills to run events.
• Knowledge of homelessness.
• Volunteering experience.
What You’ll Receive
• Tailored training and development
• Flexible working options where suitable
• 26 days annual leave, rising with service
• Family‑friendly leave policies
• Pension scheme with employer contributions up to 7%
• Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 GP access
• Discounts across retail, travel, food, fitness and more
• Cash health plan for you and your family
• Death‑in‑service benefit
• Access to legal and practical support
Safer Recruitment
Depaul International (DPI) is committed to fair and inclusive recruitment, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. If a role requires it under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975, we will carry out the appropriate Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. We only look at information that is relevant to the role, and a criminal record will never be treated as an automatic barrier to employment. All DBS information is handled sensitively, confidentially and in line with the DBS Code of Practice, and we encourage applicants to discuss any concerns with us openly.
About Depaul International
The Depaul Group – made up of 8 national charities and the Famvin Homeless Alliance and overseen by Depaul International – exists because we believe everyone deserves the dignity and security of a place to call home. We are locally governed and locally run and committed to ending homelessness and improving the lives of the people affected by it.
Depaul International (DPI) oversees the Group, ensuring the highest standards of service provision, governance, finance and helping develop capacity in areas including fundraising, communications and safeguarding. DPI currently consists of a team of 14, including the Group CEO, Business Support Manager, Director of Finance, Director of International Programmes and Partnerships, Fundraising Lead, Senior Programme Officer, Global Advocacy Lead, Head of Programme and Business Development, and Communications Officer. There is a team of three who oversee and support the Famvin Homeless Alliance (FHA), mobilising the Vincentian Family across the world to develop new housing and other projects.
Famvin Homeless Alliance (FHA) is part of Depaul International. It is a ground-breaking initiative fostering collaboration and capacity building within the Vincentian Family in the area of homelessness. Through the FHA’s flagship 13 Houses Campaign, we support established and emerging homelessness initiatives across the globe, having reached over 11,000 people in 130 projects across 79 countries. The FHA is also involved in high-level advocacy at the UN, works to develop Catholic Social Teaching around homelessness and is building a map of Vincentian homelessness services to unite Vincentians and improve their service to people who are homeless.
We are currently based in eight countries in Europe, North America and Southeast Asia, (Croatia, France, Ireland, Slovakia, Ukraine, the United Kingdom. the United States of America and the Philippines), providing a range of urgent accommodation and services for people experiencing homelessness. The global programme focuses on four strategic areas: provision of homeless Services; maintaining and working by our Vincentian Values; advocating and ensuring the Voice of those we work with are heard; and maintaining global Reach in addressing homelessness.
The Group also has a key strategic relationship with the Ruff Institute of Global Homelessness (IGH), which focuses on ending homelessness globally by bridging research, policy, and practice. The strategic partnership was born out of our shared values and commitment to end homelessness and change the lives of those affected by it.
Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client – Not For Profit People. #INDNFP
Action for Refugees in Lewisham is a thriving, dynamic community charity supporting asylum seekers, refugees and migrants across South East London. This is an exciting new role to the organisation forming a senior management team alongside the Executive Director, Casework Manager and Education and Finance Manager. This key senior position combines line management of central staff, high level fundraising, grants monitoring and compliance, development of enhanced member co-production, oversight of operational systems and management of pilot projects emerging from AFRIL’s 2027-30 strategy.
Job Purpose:
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To manage and coordinate the operations of the organisation, overseeing high level day to day operations including IT and systems, GDPR, Health and Safety, volunteer management, operational policies and procedures.
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To provide leadership and line management to the Monitoring and Operations Officer, Experts by Experience Coordinator and Community Activities Coordinator. With possible additional line of other project staff as organisational capacity requires.
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Lead the enhancement of processes and systems which support AFRIL’s frontline systems to work effectively and holistically together, providing capacity and support to project managers and leads.
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Lead the development and delivery of AFRIL’s co-production work, supporting the Experts by Experience Coordinator to amplify members' voices at all levels of the organisation.
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Supporting the Director in delivering the organisation's fundraising strategy. Writing a range of funding applications, holding key funder relationships and developing new funding relationships, including the establishment of enhanced individual, community and corporate fundraising relationships.
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Leading on the management and oversight of the grants compliance and reporting cycles, producing monitoring reports for funders with the support of the Operations and Monitoring Officer. Overseeing and developing evaluations and impact measurement systems alongside the Director.
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Assist the Director with the implementation of AFRIL’s strategy, taking a leading role in the delivery of new projects and areas of work to advance the mission and vision of the organisation.
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Supporting the Director with the development and implementation of a communications strategy, enhancing awareness of the organisation's work and impact.
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To represent AFRIL at a range of stakeholder meetings, and develop and manage partnerships to benefit AFRIL’s service users.
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To work collaboratively and dynamically in a small team, following AFRIL policies and reflecting AFRIL’s values.
We are only accepting applications via Charityjob. Please submit your CV and a cover letter – no more than one side of A4 – detailing your motivation for applying and how you meet the person specification for the role by 23:00 on Monday 13th July 2026.
Please note that applications without a covering letter will not be considered. We appreciate that AI can be useful as a tool, particularly if English is your second language. However, we discourage the use of AI for writing cover letters as in our experience it results in a generic voice that does not communicate the unique strengths and motivations of candidates.
We support asylum seekers, refugees and vulnerable migrants to lift themselves out of poverty and rebuild their lives in the heart of our community.



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About Us
Merstham Community Facility Trust (MCFT) is a community charity based at the heart of Merstham.
We provide a safe, welcoming and inclusive space where residents can connect, access support, learn new skills, and feel part of their community. Our vision is for Merstham to be a place where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
Our work is rooted in strong local relationships and shaped by the voices of the community. We are a small, committed team driven by our values of inclusion, empowerment, and community connection.
About the Role
This is a varied and rewarding role combining community development, project delivery, and fundraising.
As Community Development & Funding Officer, you will design and deliver community projects that respond to local needs, while securing funding to sustain and grow our work. You’ll work closely with colleagues, volunteers, and residents to co-create inclusive programmes that make a tangible difference.
You’ll play a key role in:
- Developing new initiatives based on community insight
- Leading projects from idea through to delivery and evaluation
- Building partnerships across the local area
- Securing funding and demonstrating impact
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys both hands-on community work and strategic development, and who thrives in a small, collaborative team.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Experience in community development, project coordination, fundraising, or a similar role
- Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple projects
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Experience using community insight or feedback to shape services or projects
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a small team
- Good IT skills, including data management and basic budgeting
- Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends to support community activities
- Commitment to inclusion, empowerment, and community-led approaches
Desirable Skills & Experience
- Experience working with volunteers
- Experience writing funding bids or managing grants
- Knowledge of local community services or challenges
- Experience monitoring and evaluating projects and reporting on impact
- Experience managing budgets or reporting to funders
- Ability to travel locally (e.g. driving licence or equivalent access)
Why Join MCFT?
- Make a visible, meaningful difference in a local community
- Help shape and deliver community-led projects from the ground up
- Work in a supportive, collaborative team environment
- Enjoy flexible working options to support work–life balance
- Gain experience across both project delivery and funding development
- Be part of an organisation that values people, place, and inclusion
To support, empower and connect an inclusive community.


