Policy advocacy officer jobs in london, greater london
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At Lewisham Refugee and Migrant Network we’re looking for someone to join us as our Senior Legal Aid Advisor. We will always stand by people standing up to an unjust immigration system. We provide a safe haven for people to rebuild their lives and our Senior Legal Aid Advisor role is a key part of that. Sitting in the immigration team, you will work on our Legal Aid contract alongside a team of Immigration Advisors working on a mix of grant funded projects for migrants unable to afford private representation. You will work within a supportive environment, reporting to our Immigration Manager, and be able to develop your areas of expertise. We’re a small and colaborative team so you will have the opportunity to work closely with other members of the organisation.
Main Roles
Manage a full caseload of complex immigration matters funded by legal aid, including
asylum, human rights, and deportation cases.
Ensure compliance with regulatory and contractual obligations (IAAS, SRA, LAA).
Complete funding applications, manage provider submissions, track time, prepare
and submit legal aid bills and ensure compliance with LAA obligations.
Provide ad hoc supervision, mentoring or training to members of the immigration
team working on related immigration matters.
Specific Duties
1.Manage a full caseload of complex immigration matters funded by legal aid,
including asylum, human rights, and deportation cases.
a.Manage a complex caseload across the field of immigration, nationality and
asylum law.
b.Prepare, draft and file appeals to the First-tier and Upper Tribunals and conduct
appeals hearings as required.
c.Own legal aid processes for each case: complete funding applications, provider
submissions, billing, time recording and compliance with funder requirements.
d.Provide expert legal advice and represent clients in hearings; instruct counsel
when necessary and manage counsel budgets.
e.Interview and advise clients regarding immigration and asylum law procedure, and
practice in a sensitive and professional manner.
f.To maintain accurate and detailed case records of clients for the purpose of
continuity of casework, information retrieval and statistical monitoring, using
Advice Pro as appropriate and as required by management.
g.Advocate on behalf of clients by telephone, letter and email with appropriate
agencies.
2. Ensure compliance with regulatory and contractual obligations (IAAS, SRA, LAA).
a.Maintain Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in line with IAA, IAAS
registration or similar professional body, e.g. SRA
b.Keep up to date at all times with changes in the law by reading and attending
training events relating to asylum and immigration.
c.Adhere to casework procedures as outlined in LRMN’s policies, the IAA, SRA,
IAAS, SQM and AQS.
d.To maintain accurate and detailed case records of clients for the purpose of
continuity of casework, information retrieval and statistical monitoring, using
manual or/and computerised systems (Advicepro) as appropriate and as required
by management.
e.Produce reports to meet funder’s and LRMN requirements.
f.Work closely with the Immigration Manager and/or external evaluator in gathering
data and information to produce accurate monitoring and evaluation reports.
g.To assist LRMN in liaising with its funders and to provide statistical information
and updates as required.
3. Complete funding applications, manage provider submissions, track time, prepare and
submit legal aid bills and ensure compliance with LAA obligations.
a.Complete initial funding applications and any subsequent variations or
exceptional funding requests; gather and upload supporting evidence; ensure
eligibility and means assessments are correctly recorded.
b.Submit and monitor claims through the LAA portal (or other relevant portals),
respond to queries or requests for further information, and liaise with LAA
caseworkers or contract managers as required.
c.Draft detailed bills in the required format, check calculation of fees and
disbursements, obtain necessary approvals, and submit within contractual
deadlines.
d.Maintain documentary proof to satisfy LAA audit requirements (attendance
notes, advice records, evidence of means), respond to audit enquiries, and
implement remedial actions where required.
4. Provide ad hoc supervision, mentoring or training to members of the immigration team
working on related immigration matters.
a.Maintain close liaison with the Immigration Manager to ensure a unified approach
to leading and developing the team.
b.Provide occasional mentoring or supervision to individuals working on legal aid
cases.
c.Provide occasional training to individuals working on legal aid cases.
5. Other Duties
a.To participate in LRMN staff meetings, maintaining a high level of professionalism
and contributing skills and knowledge towards best practice for the organisation.
b.To attend supervision and appraisal meetings and other relevant activities.
c.To be able to perform your own administrative duties.
d.Work flexibly as agreed to meet the demands of the service – this may involve
occasional evening, weekend and outreach work.
e.Maintain confidentiality in all matters relating to the work of the organisation.
f.Comply with LRMN’s policies and procedures.
g.Adhere to LRMN’s vision and mission and positively promote its work.
h.Undertake any other work as may be reasonably requested.
CDMT is looking for a talented, ambitious and driven education and arts professional to energetically build on the company’s success over the past decade and imaginatively take forward and elevate our mission and vision for the years ahead. The role is accountable to the Chair of Trustees.
CDMT’s position in the sector and the requirements of the role are described in the job pack and on our website.
ABOUT THE ROLE OF DIRECTOR
CDMT is the industry body for world-class professional schools, conservatoires and awarding organisations in the performing arts, and we are a strong advocate on behalf of the sector.
The Director of the CDMT plays a strategic role in performing arts training, education and assessment nationally and manages the staff and resources of an organisation of UK-wide standing. The CDMT is financed primarily by membership subscriptions. As this source of income is restricted, the successful applicant will need to demonstrate a strategic business sense and a successful income-driven record that will enable the CDMT to create, diversify and take full advantage of developing opportunities.
The Director must be able to liaise effectively with all sectors of the dance, drama, music and musical theatre education communities. They will have wide knowledge and experience of arts education at all stages of development from entry level, through Further/Higher Education to post-graduate level, and will also require an understanding of qualification frameworks in the UK. Knowledge and experience of inspection and self-assessment mechanisms similar to those operated by the Office for Students, Ofsted and Ofqual, is desirable.
The role includes advocacy on behalf of the sector and requires an ability to offer support and advice to professional schools, conservatoires and awarding organisations as well as informing the thinking of regulators, civil servants and parliamentarians. This demands a high level of tact, diplomacy, professional understanding and tenacity as well as intellectual rigour and integrity.
This is a time of change and challenge for the performing arts education community. The post of Director of the CDMT requires a talented, ambitious and self-driven professional able to offer and energetically deliver an exciting vision for the company’s future, and manage the journey required to successfully achieve it.
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE MUST DEMONSTRATE
- Experience of management at a senior level in the education and/or arts sectors, with an awareness of national assessment and inspection frameworks
- Staff management skills and a motivating and inclusive style
- Ability to identify opportunities, take initiative, and command the respect of peers and associates, demonstrating honesty and integrity in all dealings
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal abilities, and strategic thinking and planning
- Knowledge and experience of financial procedures and regulatory compliance and responsibilities
- Proficiency in influencing, negotiating, and finding common ground and agreement
- Resilience, self-motivation, clear vision and the ability to defend and promote CDMT’s mission
- Commitment to equal opportunities and the charity’s values
- Education to a minimum of Degree level
- The guile to engage with the pertinent issues of the time and to endeavour to shape the future for the benefit of CDMT
SUMMARY OF DIRECTOR’S ACTIVITIES
- Set CDMT strategy, vision and direction with Board support
- Establish corporate values, rewards quality and success in a culture of equal opportunity
- Create business plans, allocates capital in support of aims, produces budgets and monitors finances
- Cultivate key relationships, influences decision-makers, develops suitable partnerships and networks
- Strengthen CDMT’s reputation through representations to government, industry bodies and media
- Lead, inspire and build teams of highly qualified staff, consultants with effective use of resources
- Chair meetings and ensures success of operational policies, membership committees and inspections
- Utilise sector intelligence to reinforce the company’s standing through targeted initiatives
- Oversee reports to the Charity Commission, Companies House, HMRC, Pensions Regulator etc (acting as Company Secretary)
- Manage risk assessments and mitigating actions, seek legal and professional advice where necessary.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Pathfinders Neuromuscular Alliance
Pathfinders Neuromuscular Alliance is a national, user-led charity run by and for people with muscle-weakening conditions. We empower adults with neuromuscular conditions to live fulfilling lives through peer support, information, advocacy, and co-produced research and campaigns. Our work brings together lived experience and academic insight to influence health, social care, and disability policy.
About the Role
We are seeking a Research Officer to support a series of user-led research projects exploring:
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Access to social care and support
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Healthcare access and inequalities
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Sexual health and relationships for people with neuromuscular conditions
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge, lived-experience research that aims to improve quality of life and influence national policy and practice.
You will work closely with the CEO, Research Manager, and members of our lived experience research advisory group. You’ll be involved in all aspects of the research cycle — from design to dissemination — and will ensure that our research is ethical, inclusive, and grounded in co-production principles.
Key Responsibilities
Research Design & Ethics
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Support the design of research studies in collaboration with the lived experience team and academic partners.
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Support the preparation of ethics applications, participant information sheets, and consent materials.
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Develop interview schedules, focus group guides, and surveys.
Participant Engagement
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Recruit participants through Pathfinders’ network, social media, and partner organisations.
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Ensure accessibility and inclusivity in participant communication and data collection.
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Support co-production activities (e.g., advisory groups, workshops, testing materials).
Data Collection & Analysis
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Conduct qualitative interviews and/or focus groups with participants.
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Support data transcription, coding, and thematic analysis (using NVivo or similar).
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Maintain accurate, confidential records and data management systems.
Reporting & Dissemination
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Contribute to research reports, briefings, and peer-reviewed papers.
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Present findings to internal and external audiences, including at conferences or stakeholder meetings.
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Work with communications staff to translate research findings into accessible outputs for our community and policymakers.
Collaboration & Co-Production
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Embed lived experience leadership throughout the project lifecycle.
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Liaise with academic partners and other charities to strengthen our research and advocacy work.
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Contribute to a culture of inclusive, ethical, and participatory research practice.
Person Specification
Essential
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Experience managing or delivering a research project from start to finish (e.g., Master’s dissertation, PhD, or equivalent applied research).
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Strong understanding of qualitative research methods (interviews, focus groups, thematic analysis).
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Ability to plan and manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and work independently.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report writing.
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Commitment to co-production, lived experience leadership, and inclusive research practices.
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Awareness of issues affecting disabled people and/or people with long-term conditions.
Desirable
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Lived experience of disability, chronic illness, or neuromuscular conditions. Applications will be prioritised where they meet this criteria.
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Experience of working with disabled people or people with neuromuscular or muscle-weakening conditions.
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Familiarity with ethical approval processes (university or NHS).
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Experience with NVivo or similar qualitative analysis software.
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Experience working in a small charity or community-based research context.
What We Offer
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Flexible, remote working arrangements.
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A supportive, inclusive environment led by people with lived experience.
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Opportunities for co-authorship, conference presentations, and career development in inclusive research.
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The chance to shape evidence that can drive change in health and social care policy.
In your cover letter, please demonstrate with examples how you meet the person specifications in the job description.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Wildlife & Countryside Link is a coalition of 90 nature charities. We are looking for someone with creativity, wit and a great eye for detail to support our social media and communications.
Anti-environmental voices are growing louder, but we need our call for environmental action to reach the public and policymakers more clearly than ever. Do you have the great writing, excellent people skills and digital know-how to help us swing the balance and make sure nature cuts through?
You would be joining a small, dynamic Link team, working with partners from across the nature charity sector and beyond. You would play a central role in developing and growing Link’s own public digital voice and in coordinating and empowering our members in their own communications. Please do apply if you would like to be at the forefront of nature-campaigning in the UK.
To apply, please send your CV, with a short covering letter and a completed diversity monitoring form by 9am on Monday 3rd November 2025. Interviews will take place w/c the 10th November 2025.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Chief Executive Officer – St Luke’s Community Centre
Location: London EC1V (on-site presence required)
Salary: Between £95,000 - £105,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent, full-time (37.5 hours per week)
Are you ready to guide St Luke’s Community Centre - south Islington’s 500-year-old community hub - into its next era of intergenerational community impact?
About St Luke’s
St Luke’s Community Centre traces its roots back over 500 years, stewarding ancient parish endowments to relieve poverty in our defined area of benefit. In 1982 we opened our purpose-built home on Central Street. In 2019 we transformed from an over-55s’ welfare organisation into a vibrant, intergenerational hub. Our programme of over 100 weekly activities has grown year-on-year, and we’ve become the first organisation in Islington to achieve the trusted standard benchmark. Our already strong reputation was bolstered by our team’s incredible response to the challenges the Covid-19 pandemic, during which we never closed, but pivoted to preparing daily meals, running befriending calls and welfare checks, and welcoming the community back in as soon as it was safe to do so. Today, we are the beating heart of the community.
As our next CEO, you will:
- Shape Strategy & Impact: Lead development and delivery of our three-year rolling strategy, balancing service excellence with financial sustainability.
- Governance & Finance: Oversee robust governance frameworks and financial controls, stewarding our £20 million investment portfolio, trading income and grant programmes.
- Operational Leadership: Inspire and support a diverse team of 44 staff and hundreds of volunteers, embedding a culture of continuous improvement, inclusion and professionalism.
- Income Generation: Unlock new revenue streams - maximising room hire, cookery-school capacity, digital/social enterprises and corporate fundraising partnerships.
- Community & Partnerships: Forge and deepen relationships with local authorities, corporate sponsors, umbrella bodies and community groups.
- Brand & Profile: Be the public face of St Luke’s, elevating communications, safeguarding our reputation and ensuring our values of inclusion, equality, friendship, wellbeing and support shine through.
Who you are
- A seasoned senior leader (CEO or equivalent), ideally within the charity, membership or community-services sectors.
- Demonstrable expertise in strategic planning, P&L management and complex stakeholder governance.
- A persuasive communicator and boardroom presenter with the gravitas to inspire trustees, staff, volunteers and funders.
- Entrepreneurial and innovative, able to identify revenue opportunities and drive their delivery.
- Hands-on and approachable - a visible presence on the shop floor as well as the board table.
- (Desirable) Experience of trading-arm management, social-enterprise models or corporate fundraising.
Why St Luke’s?
- Lead a historic, 500-year-old charity with a modern purpose-built centre at its heart.
- Salary between £95,000 - £105,000 plus generous employee benefits (Benenden health membership, pension, season-ticket loans, cycle-to-work, subsidised lunches).
- Shape a charity whose community-shop, wellbeing hub, cookery school, employment hub, lunch club and gardening projects touch hundreds of lives each week.
- Join a committed Board, supportive Chair and passionate team determined to grow St Luke’s impact in challenging times.
Please see the attached Recruitment Brief with details on how to apply.
Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 10th November 2025
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
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Due to the urgent need to fill this post, we will be shortlisting applications as they are received and may invite candidates to interview before the closing date. We will only shortlist applicants with two weeks' notice.
The Interim Head of Services will oversee the effective delivery, performance, and quality assurance of some of our mental health services in Tower Hamlets, Newham, and Redbridge.
What you'll do:
- Lead and support Service Managers and Coordinators to deliver high-quality, client-centred services.
- Drive continuous service improvement and foster collaboration across teams and partners.
- Build and maintain strategic relationships with key stakeholders to enhance service delivery.
- Act as a Designated Safeguarding Officer, providing expert guidance to ensure client safety and staff compliance.
See the job pack for full details.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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At Rights & Security International, we are seeking a part-time Racial Justice Officer to support the growth of our racial justice work in the UK. We are a London-based international human rights organisation that works to end racism, Islamophobia and other abuses when governments act in the name of ‘security’ or ‘counter-terrorism’.
For the past decade, we have been investigating the UK’s ‘Prevent’ counter-extremism programme, including how it impacts minoritised children in schools, British Muslims and neurodivergent people.
We are looking for someone with a broad skill set ranging from research and analysis to outreach and networking. You will help us build or join advocacy networks among national and local UK groups, support our litigation and freedom-of-information requests on Prevent, and investigate possible harms.
You may also contribute to our other projects, such as our work on migrants’ rights.
The initial contract will be for 12 months, with the possibility of renewal.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a welcoming team of highly dedicated staff who embrace human rights for all people.
This position reports to the Freedom of Expression and Belief Team Leader.
Person specification:
RSI is looking for a passionate and detail-oriented candidate who has:
· An undergraduate degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field – one that involves research and analysis.
· Experience in building networks to promote racial justice. Those networks could be at the community level or the national level.
· A solid understanding of concepts related to equality, particularly racial and gender justice.
· Demonstrated experience in using a variety of research methodologies.
· Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex ideas to a variety of audiences.
· A strong sense of motivation and an ability to work independently (with supervision).
· Effective time management skills.
· A strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace.
Responsibilities:
· Support RSI’s research, advocacy and litigation on Prevent, particularly the programme’s equality impacts.
· Build and strengthen RSI’s relationships with other groups in the UK that address Prevent or racial justice issues. Support RSI in building similar relationships in Ireland.
· Review draft UK legislation to find any potential racial justice consequences, and develop ideas for better approaches.
· Any other tasks as designated by the supervisor or Executive Director.
RSI strives to be diverse, equitable and inclusive. We treat all staff and interns like team members and encourage everyone to bring their full selves to work. We welcome applications from candidates from groups that have historically been underrepresented in the human rights, legal or policy fields, and/or who are from communities that have been directly impacted by the issues we address in our work. We also welcome applications from people who are re-entering the workforce after time away. All applications are considered on an equal-opportunity basis. Should you require reasonable assistance for the completion of your application, please contact us via the email address listed on our website.
We offer flexible working hours.
Please note that we are only able to respond with feedback to shortlisted candidates.
By submitting your application, you consent to our processing and retention of your personal data to the extent, and for the time period, necessary to consider the application. We will keep your application on file for no more than six months.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Communications and Community Engagement Officer
Contract: Part-time | 21 hours per week.
Salary: £20,540 per annum (Actual)
Kingston Carers' Network (KCN) is an independent charity providing information, advice, advocacy and support to unpaid carers of all ages who are caring for someone with an illness, disability or substance misuse problem.
We are looking for a dynamic and creative individual with a passion for communications and social change. We are currently supporting over 4000 carers, including over 800 young carers, who are caring for a relative or friend with a disability, illness, mental health problem or substance addiction. The successful candidate will have the ability to build and cultivate relationships with local organisations, as they will be managing our various social media channels. Recent experience of working in a communications role within the charity or public sector is essential.
Benefits include:
- 4% matched pension contribution,
- flexible hours,
- hybrid working,
- and enrolment in the Carers Trust training programme.
This post is subject to a basic DBS check.
Closing date: 5:00 pm on Monday 3rd November 2025.
Interviews: Wednesday 12th and 19th November.
Kingston Carers’ Network, registered charity number 1151456
Our mission is to provide tailored information, advice and support to unpaid carers, advocating for better local services that meet their needs.

Background:
Women for Women International invests where inequality is greatest by helping women who are forgotten — the women survivors of war and conflict.In Afghanistan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Iraq, Kosovo, Nigeria, Rwanda, and South Sudan, women learn skills to rebuild their families and communities through the Women for Women International’s Stronger Women, Stronger Nations Programme. They form support networks, are equipped with the skills to earn an income and save and gain knowledge and resources about health and their rights. Since 1993, our global community has invested in the power of over 550,000 women across 17 conflict-affected countries, to create a ripple effect that makes the world more equal, peaceful, and prosperous.
About the role:
We are looking for an enthusiastic and organised individual to join our small and dedicated team on a fixed term contract of 5 months, to be the first point of contact for our supporters and donors — helping to grow, inspire, and retain our community of givers.
In this role, you will:
- Engage and inspire supporters – be the first point of contact for donors, providing excellent supporter care and building lasting relationships.
- Deliver exceptional supporter journeys – manage and grow our community of regular donors through personalised communications that deepen engagement and improve retention.
- Drive individual giving growth – help meet revenue and retention goals by supporting donor acquisition campaigns and managing ongoing giving programmes.
- Create compelling content – craft inspiring copy for emails, web pages, and social media to attract and retain supporters.
- Deliver impactful fundraising campaigns – collaborate across UK and global teams to plan, launch, and evaluate digital fundraising initiatives.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a passion for global issues, women’s empowerment and human rights who has excellent communication skills, including written and verbal to engage and enthuse supporters for Women for Women International. We are looking for someone to join the team who is creative and able to identify and maximise opportunities and can build and manage successful relationships with a variety of stakeholders. Above all, you’ll be a team player who’s motivated to build relationships and contribute to a mission-driven organisation.
Previous charity sector experience is desirable; however, transferable talents will also be considered for this role.
Why Join Us?
At Women for Women International - UK, you will find more than just a job. You will join a passionate team committed to creating meaningful change in the lives of the women we serve. We champion collaboration, integrity, inclusion. This is a great opportunity to grow your career in a rewarding environment that champions both professional and personal development.
Diversity at Women for Women International is about inclusion, embracing differences, creating possibilities and growing together for better performance. We embrace diversity in our workforce. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, political opinions, and pregnancy and maternity. Applications are welcomed and encouraged from all interested parties.
All our staff are required to adhere to WfWI’s Code of Conduct and Safeguarding policies and to our organizational values: Empowerment, Integrity, Respect, Resilience and the Leadership Principles: Decisive, Accountable, Courageous, Adaptable and Inclusive.
Please note we do not offer sponsorship for potential candidates.
If you will need reasonable adjustments for the application process, please contact HR via the UK Recruitment email address, on our UK website.
Closing date for applications is Sunday 2nd November 2025
You will have an opportunity to attend a Q&A with the Head of Marketing & Communications on Tuesday 28th October 2025 – 13.00 – 13.45.
If you are interested in attending, please contact HR via the UK Recruitment email address, on our recruitment page on our Women for Women International UK website.
1st Interviews will take place on the 6th and 7th November 2025 and will be online.
2nd Interviews will take place on the 17th November 2025 and will be in person at our Head Office in London SE1.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We’re recruiting for a Senior Communications Officer.
Job title: Senior Communications Officer
Location: Home-based, with monthly in-person team meetings (generally somewhere in the London-Oxford-Bristol corridor), and regular travel to London.
Contract type: 4/5 days a week (30/37.5 hours per week), permanent.
Salary: £33-34K per annum plus benefits (FTE).
Would you like to make a positive impact for rural communities across England? Would you like to help tackle rural deprivation and ensure rural areas have fairer access to essential services? Would you like to help rural communities reach their full potential?
About Us
Action with Communities in Rural England (ACRE) is the only national charity speaking up for everyone in rural areas. We champion thriving, sustainable and inclusive rural communities that have the services they need and the resources to secure equitable outcomes for everyone. We work closely with our 38 member organisations who support local communities across England. Together we campaign for change, enable local action, and improve support for people most in need. We work with government and other national partners to explore the issues affecting rural communities and identify solutions so that no one is disadvantaged by where they live.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and creative Senior Communications Officer to join our ambitious team. This is a new post that will play a key role in delivering our new five year strategy Rural Ambition: enabling communities to thrive. This includes a commitment to speak up more boldly for rural communities and to build new alliances to widen our reach. Reporting to the Head of Policy and Public Affairs, you will be responsible for our external communications, including telling eye-catching stories, building relationships with journalists and overseeing our digital communications. You will support our engagement with policy makers and other stakeholders, and advise and support other team members and our member organisations to promote their work and the impact they are making.
About You
You will be experienced in developing compelling stories and helping to deliver campaigns that raise awareness of low profile issues and drive change. You will enjoy having a varied role that offers the opportunity to be creative, build new connections and work with colleagues in the team and our wider network. You will be excited by our ambition to speak up more boldly for rural communities and to focus on the issues where we can make the most impact. You will be a self-starter as well as a team player, enjoy working in partnership with other organisations, and be used to delivering several projects at one time. You will have direct experience of living in a rural community or have a strong empathy with our cause.
This role is a great opportunity for a communications professional who is keen to take the next step in their career and give a voice to communities that are often forgotten. You will be joining a small, focused and energetic organisation while being part of a unique national network. If you share our vision and ambition, please get in touch.
Working at ACRE
The ACRE team is home-based. We meet together at least once a month, generally somewhere in the London-Oxford-Bristol corridor. Benefits include up to 30 days holiday, a contributory pension scheme, life cover and flexible working arrangements.
We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to achieving the highest standards of diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, beliefs, traditions and ways of life. Please note you will be asked to provide evidence of your eligibility to work in the UK prior to interview selection.
Closing date for applications: Wednesday 19 November, at 23:59
Interviews will be held on Tuesday 25 November in Woodstock, Oxfordshire
NB: Please confirm when you make your final application that you are able to attend on this date.
Please assume that you have not been shortlisted if you have not heard from us by 24 November.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
No agencies please.
Join Evolve Music as our next Executive Director — and lead a creative, purpose-driven charity using music to change lives across the South West.
We’re looking for an inspiring, strategic and compassionate leader to guide Evolve into its next exciting chapter.
Since 2017, Evolve Music has grown into one of the South West’s leading community music organisations, working in partnership with health, education and cultural organisations to deliver inclusive, creative and high-impact programmes. From Sound Lab for neurodivergent young people to Dads Rock for fathers and male caregivers, our work reaches thousands each year, using music as a catalyst for wellbeing, confidence and connection.
As Executive Director, you’ll shape our strategic vision, lead fundraising and partnership development, and nurture a talented and passionate team. If you believe in the power of music to transform lives, we’d love to hear from you.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Press Officer will be a member of the External Affairs Team. This role is designed to support the development and implementation BABCP’s external affairs plan with a view to raising the profile and influence of BABCP amongst the general public and promoting the benefits of CBT.
Key Duties/Responsibilities:
As a member of the staff team:
- To work collaboratively with other members of the staff team to deliver our Member and External. Communications, as relevant.
- To contribute towards delivering our organisation strategy.
- To contribute towards the values of the Association.
- Promoting equity, equality, diversity and inclusion in every aspect of Member Engagement.
As the Press Officer:
- Work effectively and flexibly as part of the External Affairs team, elevating BABCP’s profile through media. coverage in ambitious and creative ways.
- Monitor media trends and generate a daily news summary to staff.
- Proactively identifying any potential reputational risks.
- Work with the Head of External Affairs to provide monthly reports on media coverage and analysis.
- Secure new stories, opinion pieces, features, reviews and other coverage in a wide variety of publications, broadcast and digital media both trade and national.
- Provide staff cover in the Out of Hours (OOH) rota.
- Work with the Head of External Affairs and the Policy and Public Affairs Officer to devise advocacy campaigns and evaluate them.
- Work with the Head of External Affairs to develop and implement impactful media strategies.
- Be the first point of contact for media requests, working with the Head of External Affairs.
- Work with the Head of External affairs and Communication Officers to generate content for our social media channels.
- Support the events, Accreditation and membership teams ensuring appropriate coverage of our annual events, Accreditation and registration courses and other events as needed.
Person Specification:
- Proven experience in media, press or communications preferably within the healthcare, public, or membership sectors.
- Experience of developing and maintaining effective working relationships with journalists, internal and external contacts influencing change.
- High level of ICT literacy (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and document management systems).
- Strong understanding of UK and/or Irish trade and national media landscape, particularly health and mental health.
- Outstanding spoken and written communication skills, including the ability to translate complex information into simple accessible information at pace.
- Creative thinking with the ability to develop relevant content independently.
- Able to work effectively and collaboratively in fast-paced environments, and prioritising workload.
- Good attention to detail, drafting accurate copy ready for sign off.
- Understanding the importance of equity, diversity and inclusion in the context of mental health inequalities.
- Commitment to demonstrate the values of BABCP.
- Willingness to work flexibility to provide for the needs of the Association and the External Affairs Department.
Please submit your CV and a cover letter of no more than 2 sides by the deadline of 12th November 2025, interviews are to be held in the last week of November.
Due to the high volume of applications, it may not always be possible to contact unsuccessful candidates. If you have any queries regarding your application, please contact us.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applicants from all communities.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
As Finance Director, you will work closely and collaboratively with Amit Sharma (Artistic Director/ CEO) and Iain Goosey (Executive Director), supporting them as they lead Kiln Theatre through a period of transition and growth. As a key member of the Senior Team, the Finance Director will be responsible for Kiln Theatre's financial health and for ensuring that effective controls are in place and that all regulatory requirements are met.
You will lead and manage the Finance department, ensuring that the finance operation at Kiln operates to the highest standards and is effectively embedded within the organisation.
The Finance Director will play a major role in contributing to Kiln Theatre's business planning and strategic development, including identifying opportunities for efficiencies, supporting the resilience of the organisation for the future, ensuring compliance with best practice at all times and helping the company to fulfil its creative and financial ambitions.
The role will work with members of the Board, particularly the Finance & Risk Committee, as well as the external auditors. The Finance Director also oversees the finances for Kiln Theatre Ltd and its two subsidiaries - Tricycle Screen Ltd and Kiln London Productions Limited.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the role
Galop is looking for an experienced monitoring and evaluation professional to act as a specialist lead within the charity on monitoring, analysing and evaluating our internal services data for robust research and reporting. You will work with Galop’s services, including our Helplines, Advocacy & Support and Therapeutic Services and will report to the Director of Services.
As the Monitoring & Evaluation Officer, you will work closely with the Services, Policy and Evidence, and Fundraising teams, as well as the Senior Leadership Team and the Data Protection Officer.
Location: This role is offered on either a National (remote) contract basis, or a London-based contract basis (which includes London weighting and the expectation of 2 days per week in Galop’s central London office).
Hours: This role can be offered on either a full-time (35 hours per week) basis, or potentially on a 3 or 4 day per week basis. We are open to flexibility in our approach, as we want to consider a wide range of applicants, including those who may have caring responsibilities, health limitations or other needs.
Contract: Permanent
Reports to: Director of Services
Salary: This role is offered on Band F of Galop’s pay scales.
The starting salary is F1 which equates to:
£27,774.92 per year FTE on a remote National contract.
£31,986.91 per year FTE including London Weighting of £4,212.01.
Closing Date and Applications
Applications should be submitted by 10:00am on 13th November 2025.
Interviews will be held on 1st & 2nd December 2025.
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Youth Development at Mission 44
As a youth-focused foundation, young people are central to our work. We view young people as active collaborators in creating an inclusive future. Our commitment is to share power, to ensure they have meaningful influence over the decisions that affect their lives, their communities, and the systems around them. Mission 44’s Youth Empowerment Strategy aims to ensure young people are embedded across all aspects of our impact work (including grantmaking, convening and campaigning), as well as helping us to shape our strategy, evaluate our impact, raise funds and awareness amongst key stakeholders.
In this newly established role of Youth Participation Officer, you’ll play a pivotal role in supporting and coordinating participation activities across the organisation, ensuring that young people are meaningfully involved, well-supported, and able to shape decisions and influence our work. Alongside this, you will support the team in launching and delivering an innovative programme created in partnership with our Youth Advisory Board.
We’re looking for someone who is passionate about youth empowerment, someone who is highly organised, and skilled at building trusted relationships. You will be a proactive problem-solver, able to balance multiple priorities while ensuring young people feel supported and heard. If you’re motivated by creating opportunities for young people to drive change, we’d love you to join our team and help us strengthen the impact we make together. Please note: this role involves some evening and weekend work.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.