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Spotlight on Corruption has an exciting opportunity for a passionate and talented individual to lead our strategic engagement with Westminster and external stakeholders.
Deadline for applications is 23.30 on Sunday 25th May
About Spotlight
Spotlight on Corruption is a small team with outsized impact that shines a light on the UK’s role in corruption at home and abroad.
We build the evidence base for reform through investigative research and extensive engagement with experts and frontline staff, and act as policy entrepreneurs, developing innovative and pragmatic solutions. We disseminate our work through hard-hitting reports and briefings for decision-makers and the general public and follow through with dogged advocacy to shape the narrative, as well as working in a highly collaborative manner to build consensus for reform.
About the role
We are looking for a passionate and talented individual to lead our strategic engagement with Westminster and external stakeholders. You will be an energetic and creative individual with a flair for building common ground, making connections as well as identifying and maximising political opportunities. You will be able to grasp complex details quickly and communicate them to a wide range of audiences. And you will have strong strategic nous, excellent networking skills, and an ability to keep your ear to the ground.
This role will work across our two thematic areas of ending impunity for corruption and defending democracy, liaising closely with the policy leads for those areas. You will be Spotlight’s organisational lead on developing our networks in Parliament, maintaining our relationships with Coalitions, and creating opportunities to get Spotlight messages across to policy and decision makers.
Spotlight on Corruption is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable environment where all staff feel respected and valued. We conduct anonymous long-listing to help promote fairness and diversity, and encourage candidates from different backgrounds and experiences to apply.
Key responsibilities:
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Growing and maintaining Spotlight’s relationships and networks with parliamentarians, policy makers and external partners, including by attending events, receptions and proactively setting up meetings with key stakeholders and decision makers.
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Developing strategies to enhance Spotlight’s profile and influence with policy makers including organising policy briefings and events in person and online.
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Monitoring developments related to Spotlight’s priorities in political, policy and legislative processes and identifying opportunities to highlight and promote Spotlight’s work and reform agenda.
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Developing and writing compelling briefings, statements and other communications including social media posts tailored to diverse audiences.
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Supporting research and helping brief staff members ahead of public appearances where appropriate.
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Representing Spotlight in NGO coalitions where appropriate and building our relationships with other NGO stakeholders.
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Supporting fundraising initiatives for Spotlight.
Person specification - Essential:
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Experience of engaging with UK parliamentary procedures, and legislative processes and influencing parliamentarians in support of advocacy objectives.
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An interest in strategic influence and policy development and the ability to navigate complex political environments.
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Excellent and persuasive communication skills and messaging abilities to get across complex legal and technical issues in an engaging way for a wide range of audiences.
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Excellent networking and relationship-building skills, and the ability to forge and nurture constructive dialogues and working relationships across the political spectrum and within civil society.
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High levels of organisation, an ability to prioritise a busy workload and a willingness to chip in with administrative tasks where necessary as part of a small team.
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A track record of using initiative and seeking opportunities to secure policy impact.
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A track record of operating to high standards as a strong team player in a collaborative manner.
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Strong understanding of the UK political and anti-corruption landscape and a passion for fighting corruption.
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Eligibility to live and work in the UK.
Person specification - Desirable:
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Direct experience of working in Parliament.
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Ability to undertake research and data analysis, including using the FOI regime.
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Experience of working with campaigning organisations.
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Experience of stakeholder management and convening.
Working arrangements:
Full-time, 35 hours per week. 30 days of annual leave (plus public holidays). Remote working from home required, with one day a week in the office, and regular meetings - sometimes at short notice - in London. Flexible working, including nine-day fortnight.
Responsible to: Executive Director
Start date: As soon as possible
Applications should be made by way of a covering letter setting out suitability for the role set against the person specification, and a CV.
Short-listing will take place w/c 26th May.
We anticipate that interviews for short-listed candidates will take place via Zoom on Friday 6th June (first round) and in-person in London on Thursday 12th June (for those who progress to the second round).
Registered Charity
6 - 10
Spotlight on Corruption shines a light on the UK’s role in corruption at home and abroad.
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Policy and Campaigns Lead
Location: Home-based (UK) with occasional travel
Salary: £38,000 – £40,000 per annum (pro rata)
Contract: Fixed-term, 18 months (22.5 hours per week)
Closing date: Sunday 12 May, 5pm
Interviews: Wednesday 22 May (Online)
Be a voice for people affected by cancer – help shape the future of radiotherapy in the UK.
Radiotherapy UK (RTUK) is the UK’s only charity dedicated to ensuring everyone with cancer has access to world-class radiotherapy. We’re a small but strong team behind high-impact national campaigns such as #CatchUpWithCancer and #Radiotherapy4Life, which have influenced policy, shaped public debate, and given a voice to thousands of patients.
We are now looking for a passionate, proactive, and politically savvy Policy and Campaigns Lead to help us drive forward our mission. This is a rare opportunity to lead on policy development and campaigning at a time when change is urgently needed.
In this new role, you’ll develop and deliver compelling campaigns that influence politicians, mobilise public support, and deliver tangible change for people affected by cancer. You’ll play a central role in building our profile in Westminster, managing our relationship with the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Radiotherapy, and helping to shape the future of cancer treatment across the UK.
About the role
You’ll report to the Director and work closely with the wider team to:
- Develop and deliver impactful public affairs and campaign strategies
- Act as secretariat to the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Radiotherapy
- Monitor policy developments, brief stakeholders, and create persuasive materials
- Build and manage relationships across Parliament, government, and health charities
- Identify opportunities to raise RTUK’s profile and policy positions
- Help grow our presence across media and social channels
About you
We’re looking for someone who is:
- An excellent communicator with a flair for turning complex information into clear messages
- Experienced in campaigning and/or policy roles (ideally within health, charity, or public affairs)
- Confident building relationships with stakeholders at all levels, from MPs to media
- Organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple projects at once
- Passionate about healthcare equality and making a real difference
If you don’t meet every requirement but feel this role is right for you, we still encourage you to apply. We value diversity of experience and perspective and are committed to building an inclusive team.
Why join us?
- Flexible, part-time role with home-based working
- Join a close-knit, passionate team punching well above our weight
- Make a measurable difference in the lives of cancer patients across the UK
Applications
The closing date for applications is 5pm on Monday 12th May.
Interviews will be held on Wednesday 22nd May online.
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We are seeking a Political Adviser to join our Politics Team at this crucial time for accelerating the shift away from oil and gas. Uplift is a campaigning and research organisation helping to move the UK towards a fossil fuel-free future and to support a just transition away from fossil fuel production.
The role
As one of Uplift’s Political Advisers, you will play a central role in building political support for the UK’s transition away from oil and gas extraction. Your role will sit within Uplift’s Politics Team, and will involve working closely within networks across Westminster. You will be a skilled communicator able to support the implementation of Uplift's political strategy, and use your initiative and political instincts to further the political debate on phasing out fossil fuels.
Responsibilities
Core responsibilities include:
- Support the implementation of Uplift’s public affairs strategy.
- Grow and maintain Uplift’s networks in and around Westminster, including by attending events, receptions and proactively setting up meetings with key stakeholders and decision makers.
- Write compelling briefings, and other communications suitable for a political audience.
- Monitor and advocate Uplift’s priorities in political, policy and legislative processes.
- Support the running of the Climate APPG, to which Uplift provides the secretariat, including running parliamentary events.
About you
Our ideal candidate will have:
- Experience engaging with UK parliamentary procedures, and legislative processes.
- Highly organised, with experience in programme delivery, coordination, and administration.
- Excellent networking and relationship-building skills, and experience of working with MPs.
- A track record of using initiative and seeking opportunities to secure winning outcomes.
- Motivation, initiative, exceptionally high standards, a collaborative approach, and associated qualities needed to work in a dynamic new organisation.
- A good understanding of UK climate and energy policy.
- A strong commitment to Uplift’s mission and core values of equity and climate justice.
- We welcome applications from candidates from minority backgrounds. Candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK.
Accessibility and Anti-oppression are at the core of Uplift’s values and therefore we strongly encourage applications from candidates whose backgrounds or accessibility/support needs mean they have been traditionally under-represented in the climate and environment sector. If you are unsure if you meet the requirements or feel you will be disadvantaged by the process then please contact us so we can see how we might provide support.
- Location: London, UK
- Hours: Standard working hours 9.00 - 17.30, with availability to attend external events which may fall outside these hours.
- Benefits: Annual Professional Development Allowance, Employee Assistance Programme, home office set up allowance, consideration of flexible working requirements and work/workplace adjustments, and organisational focus on employee wellbeing.
- Starting date: June 2025 (negotiable)
- Closing date: Sunday 11th May 2025, 23:00
- Proposed interviews: w/c 26th May 2025
Please submit a CV (2 pages) and cover letter (2 pages) . We can only accept applications with both a CV and a cover letter. Use the cover letter to say why you want to work for Uplift and how you could use your experience to meet the responsibilities of the role. Should you have any specific questions you wish to discuss about your application then please contact us. We will ask successful applicants to complete a written test along with a standard interview. Unfortunately, we can only consider candidates who are already eligible to work in the UK.
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The Work Rights Centre is looking for an experienced solicitor to contribute to our growing employment rights programme by providing expert legal advice and casework, and supporting the wider development of the charity and our strategic goals.
This is an ideal opportunity for a candidate with a strong sense of justice, who values impact, teamwork, and the autonomy of working in a diverse and agile team. We can accommodate flexible and remote work, and offer 28 days of annual leave in addition to a winter holiday break.
The role
As Employment Solicitor, you’ll provide excellent employment legal advice, and support the Head of Employment in supervising our two senior legal advisers. You’ll also use your expertise to create accessible public-facing legal information, deliver training to other advisers, and collaborate with colleagues in the policy team. This is a real opportunity to support vulnerable workers' individual and group claims, while contributing to systemic change.
About you
We seek a colleague who shares our mission to end in-work poverty by helping vulnerable workers find justice, and who has:
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Three years PQE in the UK in employment law;
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Experience of working in a legal team, supervising and delegating work;
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Excellent case management skills, demonstrating an ability to quickly gather case facts, draft good case summaries, plan actions accordingly;
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Excellent client management skills, including courtesy, professionalism, an ability to set realistic expectations and keep the client informed of case progress;
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Knowledge of, and empathy with, the backgrounds and experiences of migrants and other vulnerable workers.
Please download the job description for full responsibilities and complete person specifications.
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Community Alcohol Partnerships (CAP) is looking to engage the services of a results-oriented consultant with great people skills to set up CAP projects in high harm areas.
About Us
CAP sets up and supports local partnerships that aim to reduce alcohol harm in children and young people, improve their health and well-being and enhance their communities. Our mission is to create an alcohol-free childhood for all children and young people.
Role Overview
The successful applicant will have a track record of building effective partnerships, the people and communication skills to involve and engage a wide range of local stakeholders and the leadership and project management skills to support projects through each phase of their lifecycle including baseline evaluation, action plan delivery, post intervention evaluation and maintenance/sustainment. After a short familiarisation period the successful applicant will be expected to oversee fast-track development of new CAPs in priority areas and take responsibility for all aspects of their management with minimal supervision.
A key requisite of the role will be the ability to forge effective public/private sector partnerships between statutory agencies, schools, youth charities and retailers following the CAP model and evaluation framework. The successful applicant may come from a police, public health, education, local authority or other relevant background.
Key Responsibilities
· Proactively identify opportunities for new CAPs and facilitate set up of new CAPs in priority areas.
· Ensure that all new CAP projects carry out appropriate and timely interventions and evaluate all activity in line with the CAP evaluation toolkit – including a baseline and post intervention evaluation.
· Raise the profile of CAPs in Scotland and ensure that their impact is recognised by key stakeholders.
Specific duties to include the following:
o Represent CAP at all operational meetings.
o Ensure that Retail of Alcohol Standards Group (RASG) member companies play a full delivery role in each CAP where they operate as businesses.
o Liaise as appropriate with strategic leads within local enforcement authorities and other partner organisations to initiate and complete agreed actions.
o Encourage all projects to achieve positive local media coverage including via social media and regional news/broadcast media.
o Ensure that all projects carry out as a minimum a baseline (pre-CAP) evaluation and post intervention evaluation following the CAP evaluation framework and project management survey tools.
o Produce a monthly progress report on all schemes and pipeline activity.
o Attend and participate in regular CAP update meetings on Microsoft teams (x12 pa).
o Assist with event planning and profile-raising opportunities such as MSP visits to CAP projects.
Skills, attributes and experience
- Essential to the role will be the ability to persuade key stakeholders at local and national level of the need to address underage drinking problems and to facilitate effective and dynamic local partnerships involving any/all of the following sectors: local authorities, education, child protection, social services, public health, Alcohol and Drug Partnerships, police, retailers and licensing.
- Excellent organisational and sound project management skills.
- Great people skills with the ability to build consensus and motivate partners to play a role in timely delivery of an agreed action plan.
- Act as an ambassador for CAP at meetings and events including parliamentary events.
- Excellent presentation and all-round communication skills.
- Capable administrator with the ability to keep accurate records including data collection around outputs and impact evaluation.
Remuneration: Consultancy fee of £320 per day depending on experience. Work will depend on ability to generate interest in setting up new CAPs but we anticipate as a guideline engaging a minimum of 2.5 days of consultancy per week or around 100 days per annum. All reasonable and agreed travel expenses will be paid in line with invoice arrangements.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The role is a key part of the Doctors of the World (DOTW) UK Policy and Advocacy team, contributing to the implementation of our three-year strategy and maximising the impact of our policy and advocacy function. The team focuses on influencing UK health and migration policy, improving access to NHS services for minoritised communities and populations and strengthening the right to health in the UK.
The post holder will play a critical role in ensuring DOTW UK’s advocacy and influencing work is informed by our service users’ experiences and seeks to bring about the changes they want to see. To this end, the role will lead work with DOTWs expert by experience group, liaising and coordinating different engagement activities, identifying co-production opportunities and supporting members of the group to meaningfully participate in the organisation’s advocacy work and drive change.
Those with lived experience of migration, the asylum system, homelessness, or exclusion from health services are encouraged to apply.
We are recruiting for this role on a rolling basis; we will review all applications on receipt and invite applicants that meet the minimum requirements to interview.
Registered Charity
21 - 50
We work tirelessly to empower excluded people to access healthcare.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.