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Join Us in Driving Real Change! Lead Hope for the Future's Policy and Engagement Team

Location: Sheffield HQ or Remote (UK-wide)
Salary: £43,235.28 per annum (+ £3,000 London Weighting, where applicable)
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent 

Are you passionate about inspiring change in the fight against climate change?

At Hope for the Future (HFTF), our mission is to empower individuals and communities to engage in meaningful conversations with politicians and drive bold climate action. We believe that through collaboration across political divides, we can create a future where climate action is central to decision-making in government and beyond.

We are seeking an experienced, passionate leader to take on the role of Director of Policy and Engagement and help shape the future of climate action.

Are you an inspiring, strategic leader ready to make a tangible impact? If so, this is your opportunity to lead our Policy and Engagement team, drive meaningful change, and be part of an ambitious, forward-thinking organisation.

What you’ll be doing

As a key member of the senior leadership team, you’ll have the responsibility of overseeing the delivery of our impactful projects and ensuring that our ambitious three-year strategy is achieved. You’ll provide expert leadership, empowering your team to drive engagement with diverse communities and policymakers across the UK.

Your role will involve:

• Leading and growing HFTF’s impact by overseeing delivery programmes, achieving targets, and ensuring financial sustainability

• Managing and mentoring a talented, motivated team while fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment

• Strengthening partnerships with organisations, policymakers, and stakeholders

• Representing the charity in external communications, events, and public speaking opportunities

• Actively contributing to the overall strategy and direction of HFTF

What we’re looking for
We’re looking for a leader who is not only strategic and results-driven but also passionate about climate action and empowering communities. You’ll need:

• At least 3 years’ experience in a management or leadership role within a charity, NGO, or social enterprise

• A strong understanding of UK politics, advocacy, and public engagement

• Proven success in building and maintaining partnerships, particularly those that generate income or support paid services

• Excellent communication skills, including public speaking and working with diverse stakeholders

• Ability to lead and motivate a team, with a commitment to personal development and performance management

• Familiarity with project management, CRM systems, and monitoring & evaluation

Why join us?
 

At HFTF, we offer a unique, supportive environment where you can make a real difference. By joining our passionate staff team who are dedicated to real change you will :

• Lead a dynamic, passionate team dedicated to tackling the climate and nature crises

• Be part of a charity with a strong mission to influence national and local decision-makers

• Have access to generous benefits, including 30 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays), a pension contribution, and wellbeing support

• Work with a flexible approach, including remote or hybrid options

• Receive a competitive salary with London Weighting where applicable

This is your opportunity to make a meaningful difference, lead our policy and engagement team, and contribute to the continued success of a leading climate charity.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary: £43,235.28 per annum + £3k London Weighting for qualifying areas

• 30 days annual leave + statutory holidays

• Employer Pension Contribution

• Flexible working options, with the ability to work remotely or from our Sheffield office

• Well-being support, Bike to Work Scheme, and Season Ticket Loan Scheme

Location
This role is flexible—either based in our Sheffield office or working remotely anywhere in the UK. Some national travel will be required.

Ready to lead for change?
If you are passionate about driving action on the climate and nature crises and have the leadership skills to take HFTF to the next level, we want to hear from you! Apply now and help us create lasting change in the fight for a better future.

Hope for the Future is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

Apply now

Ready to take the lead in shaping the future of climate advocacy? If you’re ready to inspire action and help us make a lasting impact, we’d love to hear from you. 

Applications close at 9am on Wednesday 2nd April 2025, click here to apply. 

Online interviews during week commencing 10th April 2025.

About Malaria No More UK
Malaria is one of the oldest killer diseases in history; even now, despite recent progress, it claims the life of a child every minute. Malaria No More UK is part of a global movement that is determined to make this the generation that beats this killer. To realise this vision, we need to mobilise governments, influencers, businesses and the public, inspiring them to commit funds, energy and resources to ending deaths from malaria and wiping out the disease for good.

Role description
Malaria No More UK is looking for a highly motivated Advocacy Officer to join our team and help implement our advocacy strategies. Working to support our UK advocacy team, you will help to cultivate a new generation of malaria champions and push malaria up the political agenda. This role will work on increasing our visibility and the resonance of our case with key stakeholders in the UK, including UK parliamentarians. Securing sustained UK support will be vital to global efforts to accelerate progress towards ending malaria for good within a generation. We are looking for a confident communicator with strong project management skills and a good understanding of the workings of the UK parliament.

Key responsibilities

· Providing project management support for a range of projects relating to our UK advocacy.

· Strategic stakeholder mapping, building and maintaining relationships with UK parliamentarians and keeping contact records in our database updated on a regular basis. 

· Supporting the delivery of high-quality events for policy and political audiences, including at party conferences.

· Daily monitoring of UK parliamentary, political and development sector wide activities and keeping the team informed of relevant developments and engagement opportunities.

· Drafting of political briefings on key policy areas within malaria and global health.

· Providing administrative support relating to our UK advocacy, including the coordination of stakeholder mailings, scheduling meetings, and taking minutes.

· Identifying opportunities to engage parliamentarians and new malaria champions in the UK. 

 Person specification

Essential

· Experience working in a parliamentary, advocacy or campaigning role.

· A degree, or equivalent experience. Strong verbal and written communication skills, with high attention to detail.

· Experience of managing events and providing logistical support.

· Excellent project management skills.

· Knowledge of UK parliamentary procedures and strong interest in politics and international development.

· High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.  

· Excellent organisational skills with the ability to multitask, manage workload independently and work to tight deadlines.

· Ability to work well within a team and willingness to take on a range of tasks as necessary.

· Ability to exhibit diplomacy, tact, and discretion.  

Desirable

· Knowledge of malaria and/or global health policy.

· Experience of working in a fast-paced NGO environment.

· Experience of contact management and working with databases.

 MNMUK is committed to recruiting and developing diverse talent as well as nurturing an inclusive workplace where people bring a diversity of ideas, skills, backgrounds, and experiences to fully contribute to our mission to end malaria in our lifetime. We encourage candidates from underrepresented backgrounds to apply, and welcome applications from all candidates regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation and age.

 Staff benefits include:

· 10% employer pension contributions.

· 28 days’ annual leave plus public holiday days in the postholders country of residence.

· Private medical insurance may be available for non-UK residents depending on the postholders country of residence.

· Subsidised gym membership

· Fully flexible working opportunities

· Interest-free staff season ticket loan and bicycle loan schemes.

· Continuing personal development opportunities.

· Professional training & qualifications subsidy.

This is an exciting opportunity for an exceptional individual with proven experience to join our small and successful national charity as our Communications and Policy Officer.

Unlock has achieved a great deal for the people we support and that is testament to the talents of our dedicated team of staff and volunteers. Through listening and engaging with people who face difficulties because of their convictions we have an impressive track record of identifying issues, finding solutions and putting them into practice. We also influence policy and create systemic change.

Whilst we are a small charity we punch above our weight; we’re resourceful, impactful and work efficiently with like-minded organisations so that, together, we can achieve our aims. We are widely recognised as the go-to organisation in this arena.

We’re looking for an organised, motivated individual with communication and policy experience whose creativity and strategic thinking will be at the heart of communicating our work and advocating for a fairer future for people with criminal records.

If you are motivated to help people move on positively with their lives and create a fairer and more inclusive society, and based in London or the South East, this is the place for you.

Join an amazing charity that makes a difference for the 110,000 adults and children in the UK with a muscle-wasting condition. This is a role where you can really make a difference.

The Advocacy & Information Officer in Wales will ensure that service users receive high quality support and will assist them to access funding, equipment and care and support that they are entitled to. The Advocacy & Information Officer will join a team that makes a real difference to the lives of the people living with muscle-wasting conditions, and their families, in Wales and across the UK.

The role will be primarily home based, but there will also be a requirement to attend outpatient clinics in Wales, attend home visits where appropriate and to support those living across the UK through the helpline and information inbox. Some travel will be required to attend meetings and events across the UK. You will work with both statutory and voluntary organisations, clinicians and health, and social care professionals to ensure that people living with muscle-wasting conditions get the care and support they need to live well and independently.

About us:

Muscular Dystrophy UK is the charity bringing individuals, families and professionals together to fight muscle-wasting conditions. We bring together more than 60 rare and very rare progressive muscle-weakening and wasting conditions, affecting around 110,000 children and adults in the UK. 

We share expert advice and support to live well now; fund groundbreaking research to understand the different conditions better and lead us to new treatments; work with the NHS towards universal access to specialist health; and together, campaign for people’s rights, better understanding, accessibility, and access to treatments.

Benefits:

We appreciate the range of skills and experience our staff have to offer. In return for your enthusiasm and commitment we commit to actively developing and supporting you. We also offer a range of benefits including pension, life assurance, cycle scheme, health cash plan, financial wellbeing and an employee assistance programme.

Location: Hybrid – Home and community based within Wales

NB Interviews likely to be held Tuesday 8 April 2025

Please download the job description to see full role responsibilities.

Salary: £38,000 per annum 

Contract: Permanent 

Reports to: Head of Policy and Research

Hours: Full time (40 hours per week including one hour lunch break each day) 

Start date: May 2025 

Location: Home-based (travel costs paid for meetings) 

Annual leave: 27 days FTE per annum plus Bank holidays (22 days FTE per annum whilst the 4 day week is in place) 

Please note that at Waterwise we work a Four Day Week, under voluntary agreements which all staff members sign. This means that you will be contracted and paid as full-time but you will sign a voluntary agreement stating that you commit to employing efficiency tools both individual and team-wide to deliver and be paid for 5 days work within four normal 9 to 5 days - the office is closed on Fridays. Training will be provided and you will be expected to continue to refresh your training and to keep up use of the efficiency tools. Annual leave is also pro rata’d. More information on a Four Day Week can be found here. We can answer any questions you may have about this at interview.

Waterwise 

Waterwise is the leading independent voice in the UK for using water wisely, for the benefit of people and the planet. Our vision is that water is used wisely every day, everywhere, by everyone. We are the UK’s conscience on water efficiency, on behalf of people and the planet, and are experts in water efficiency policy, regulation, research, behaviour and campaigns. Waterwise is a people-led organisation which prioritises the wellbeing of its staff.

Water scarcity is an urgent issue right here, right now, right across the UK - consistent record-breaking high temperatures and low rainfall, and recurring drought, show how climate change and population growth are already putting our water resources under severe pressure, and this challenge is growing. Water efficiency has to be a big part of the solution, and we support and challenge governments, industry, customers and others to be innovative and ambitious on water efficiency. Our work includes campaigns, events, media, policy and regulatory influencing, research projects, stakeholder engagement and services such as Waterwise Training and the Waterwise  Checkmark. We are funded by supporters across and beyond the UK water sector. Our Waterwise Strategic Direction to 2030, published in August 2022, tells you a bit more about us. Our UK Water Efficiency Strategy to 2030 tells you a bit more about our ambition.

At Waterwise we put staff wellbeing first, and our staff surveys show that our team knows, feels and appreciates this. Our values are 

People: We will prioritise staff wellbeing, be an inclusive, kind and positive team. 

Purpose: We will deliver independent and ambitious leadership to drive social and  political change on water efficiency 

Pioneer: We will be forward-thinking and visionary in our approach, being brave and  innovative in challenging the status quo 

Passion: We will campaign to protect water and the planet and work to keep our own  environmental impact as low as possible 

We are always looking for bright, committed people with a diverse set of skills and  experience to help achieve our vision that water is used wisely every day, everywhere, by  everyone. We are a lively, happy, friendly team, and we can’t wait to read your application! 

At Waterwise, we’re committed to driving equity and preventing discrimination at work and in the work we do. Please see more on this below. 

We are also working to reduce Waterwise’s own carbon and environmental footprint. 

Policy Manager role description

You will report to the Head of Policy and Research and be part of a small but growing sub-team leading on our policy advocacy work and winning and delivering water efficiency research projects. 

Key responsibilities in the role include: 

• Supporting and influencing policy development including engaging with policymakers through meetings and consultation responses

• Supporting the delivery the UK Water Efficiency Strategy to 2030 and helping provide secretariat support to the associated forum and groups 

• Leading Waterwise’s work with stakeholders on policy across the UK

• Working with the Head of Policy and Research to maintain a network of relevant stakeholders and supporters across the UK

• Working with communications and marketing colleagues to provide content for blogs, trade media and press

• Working on discrete research projects as and when necessary, including undertaking a project management role on some projects

• Assisting the team with events (e.g. Waterwise annual conference), campaigns (e.g. Water Saving Week) and training

• Attending and speaking at conferences, seminars and meetings to represent Waterwise

• Working with colleagues to develop new funding proposals and providing financial information to the CEO

Other tasks and duties may arise and training will be provided. There will also be an opportunity to develop skills in being interviewed for the media.

The above is not an exhaustive list of activities but hopefully gives you a sense of the role  and requirements. 

Policy Manager person specification

We need someone who is proactive and a self-starter, with excellent communication and organisational skills. You will have a track record in policy and evidence work and/or water sector stakeholder engagement management to join our small, high-powered, influential team. The role involves policy and strategy support, project and programme management and delivery as well as stakeholder engagement. It's a great opportunity to be immersed in the water policy, regulatory and delivery agenda, as well as engage in external meetings and networks.

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours

• Experience in influencing and advocating for policy change - including planning and delivering against agreed objectives

• Experience working with external stakeholders

• Experience in supporting delivery of stakeholder groups such as steering groups, task and finish groups, workshops, webinars and conferences

• A good understanding of the UK water industry and, ideally, some experience with water efficiency

• Excellent interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders, including policy makers

• Strong organisational skills, including the ability to plan and work proactively to meet deadlines

• Excellent attention to detail 

• Ability to positively promote Waterwise and its work

• Experience in project management such as developing leads and bidding for projects desirable but not essential if a commitment to develop skills in this area

• Ability to work flexibly within a small team that works from home

• Ability to manage own time and prioritise tasks

• Ability to communicate across the team about your work and workload

• Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and wellbeing 

• Eligibility to work in the UK

Benefits 

At Waterwise the wellbeing of our employees is our number one priority. To recognise the  fantastic work our team does in driving water efficiency, and to support their wellbeing, we  have a wide range of employee benefits, beyond statutory commitments. These include: 

• Positive, values-based environment and an inclusive culture where it feels safe for  employees to say ‘no’ on grounds of workload 

• Strong emphasis from CEO on wellbeing and workload management 

• Homeworking and a small allowance for occasional shared office working 

• Four Day week - being paid full-time but working 80% of this (or pro rata equivalent), in exchange for using tools to work efficiently - for full-time employees this equates to a day off every week, in addition to annual leave

• Flexible working 

• Part-time working 

• 27 days annual leave per annum for full-time employees (or pro rata equivalent for part-time colleagues), plus Bank Holidays (pro rata’d to 22 days full-time equivalent as we work a Four Day Week)

• Death in service benefit at x2 of salary 

• Paid chartered and professional memberships 

• Individual and team training budgets 

• Maternity leave and maternity adoption leave beyond statutory 

• Childcare costs for activities undertaken outside normal working hours 

• Sickness pay beyond statutory 

Equity, diversity and inclusion 

At Waterwise, we’re committed to driving equity and preventing discrimination at work and in the work we do. We know that simply having a diverse workforce is not enough. We want to create an inclusive environment within Waterwise and in our work and events, where everyone can contribute their best and develop to their full potential. We celebrate and value how different everyone is, and we work hard to ensure everyone is treated with dignity and respect. This aligns with our ‘People’ value that we will prioritise staff wellbeing, and will be an inclusive, kind and positive team.

Please see our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement here. 

We are committed to treating all current and prospective employees fairly and to ensuring  that our workplace and employment practices are free from discrimination, harassment or  victimisation on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil  partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. We  strongly encourage applicants from a wide range of backgrounds and with different identities and experiences to apply. Everyone in our team has a role to play in helping Waterwise become more diverse and inclusive, and we hope you will join us for this next stage in our journey - for this role we therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be under-represented in Waterwise’s workforce. These include people of the global majority, LGBTQI+ people, and men.

We want to ensure that our recruitment process is inclusive of and accessible for everyone.  If you are interested in applying for a role with us and think you may need some additional  support or reasonable adjustments made to any part of the recruitment process, please get  in touch on the email address below.

How to apply 

To apply for this role, you will need to answer role-related questions.  Please provide evidence and examples from your work history or other aspects of your life to  answer the questions and demonstrate how you meet the criteria required. Please refer to the person specification when you are doing this.

Our goal is to remove bias from the hiring process and so rather than asking you for a CV  and cover letter, we have set up role-related questions which will allow us to assess your  approach to a problem and understand what knowledge and skills you have. Your answers  will be anonymised, randomised and reviewed by the selection panel. We will use these  scores to shortlist for interviews. We also think giving feedback is incredibly valuable for  candidates, so at the end of the process, you'll see how well you performed during the  application process.

The closing date for applications is 23:59pm on 16th March 2025. There will be a two-stage interview process. First interviews will be held on 25th March 2025 and second interviews will be held on 9th April 2025.  First interviews will be held online via Zoom and second interviews will be held in person in Birmingham (venue TBC).

We will consider flexible working requests within this role - please state your preferred hours  and working pattern within your application.

The National Youth Agency is looking for an experienced Policy & Public Affairs Officer

Are you passionate about youth policy and influencing decision-makers to create meaningful change?

Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment, conducting research, tracking political developments, and supporting advocacy efforts?

Contract: Permanent Contract
Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week flexible working
Salary: £29,000 - £33,000 per annum (dependent on experience and qualifications)
Location: Remote working with some travel to meetings and events required.

What we do

Youth work is the best methodology to unlock young people’s potential by providing high quality support and opportunities. Skilled youth workers build relationships that support young people to explore their personal, social, and educational development. Youth work enables young people to develop their voice, influence, and place within society.

As the national body for youth work, NYA has a dual function. We are the professional, statutory, and regulatory body (PSRB) responsible for qualifications, quality standards and safeguarding for youth work and services in England. In line with our charity mission and aims, we also champion youth work through research, advocacy, campaigns, and programmes.

About the Role

This is more than just a job.

As our new Policy & Public Affairs Officer, you will play a key role in tracking policy developments, engaging with stakeholders, and supporting NYA’s public affairs work. You will help ensure that youth work is recognised at all levels of decision-making by producing compelling briefings, monitoring political activities, and supporting strategic events.

This role works within our Policy, Insights, and External Affairs Directorate, reporting directly to the Policy & Public Affairs Manager. Your work in this role will directly contribute to NYA’s mission to champion high-quality youth work across England.

As the role will involve direct work with young people NYA will follow its safer recruitment policy and the successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Check prior to starting their employment.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct research and monitor policy developments, parliamentary activity, and government announcements to inform NYA’s advocacy efforts.
• Develop policy briefings, reports, consultation responses, and stakeholder communications to support NYA’s policy and public affairs work.
• Build and maintain relationships with policymakers, public affairs contacts, and key stakeholders, ensuring effective collaboration and engagement.
• Support youth participation initiatives, helping young people contribute to policy discussions and decision-making.
• Assist in organising and attending policy forums, roundtables, and public affairs events to represent NYA and strengthen its influence.
• Work collaboratively across NYA teams to align policy efforts and enhance advocacy strategies.

We’re looking for someone who has:

• At least 2 years’ experience in policy or public affairs within a charity, government, or think tank, with strong knowledge of UK policy processes and Westminster.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to conduct research, analyse data, and present findings clearly to diverse stakeholders.
• Strong time-management skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and familiarity with project management tools.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while building strong relationships with colleagues and external partners.
• A passion for policy and public affairs, highly motivated, and a commitment to NYA’s mission and values.

Please download a copy of our Candidate Pack to see full information about the role and requirements.

Why work for us?

Our team members rated NYA 9 out of 10 as an employer 90% would recommend working at NYA to their friends and family.

What our team say about working at NYA*:

‘A great environment to work, with colleagues who I care for & who care about me’
‘I feel INCREDIBLY supported & grateful to work for this fantastic organisation’
‘Always willing to listen, providing trust & freedom as an employer’

*Source: NYA staff survey October 2023

NYA operates as a people-first organisation, prioritising the well-being and needs of its employees.

NYA offers an exceptional flexible working approach which encourages our team to balance professional responsibilities with their personal life.

NYA is committed to supporting the continual personal and professional development of our team and helping them achieve their ambitions including training and corporate mentorship opportunities.

NYA provides:

• 25 days leave plus 8 days
• Employee life assurance scheme
• Up to 5% employer pension contribution
• A comprehensive EAP with access to unlimited specialist support.

To apply now:

Please download our Candidate Pack to find out more about the role and requirements
Please use our online application process to submit the following by Thursday 20th March 2025:

A detailed CV setting out your career history, with responsibilities and achievements in line with the person specification in the 'About You' section.

A covering letter (maximum 800 words) highlighting your suitability for the role and how you meet the person specification. Please note that the covering letter is an important part of the selection process and we will not accept CV’s without one.

Diversity monitoring information (optional) This information is requested by our ATS for our EEDI monitoring purposes only. This data will be anonymised and processed in accordance with UK Data Protection Law.

We encourage you to apply without delay as we will close the recruitment process early if we receive a sufficient number of applications.

Interviews: to be scheduled within 2-weeks after the closing date

At the National Youth Agency, we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We are deeply committed to embedding equity, equality, diversity, inclusion and belonging (EEDI) across everything we do.

We believe that a diverse workforce brings invaluable perspectives and strengthens our ability to support young people and the youth work sector effectively.

We are actively seeking applications from individuals of all backgrounds, especially those from minoritised and underrepresented communities, as we work to increase our diversity and representation. Your lived experiences and unique perspectives are crucial in shaping our work and ensuring it reflects the communities we serve.

If you share our passion for making a difference and fostering an inclusive workplace, we encourage you to apply and join us in creating positive social change.

Youth Work changes lives

Which is why we’re committed to ensuring that as many young people as possible get to benefit from it. As the national body for youth work in England, the National Youth Agency (NYA) exists to champion its transformative power. We believe all young people should have the opportunity to benefit from the life-changing impact of extraordinary youth workers and trained volunteers.

We help to grow youth work provision in ways that keep it effective, relevant, safe and engaging, to help millions of young people reach their potential and thrive. We do this by providing guidance, support, advice, training and staff development opportunities for youth workers and youth work organisations. At the heart of everything we do are young people themselves. We work hard to ensure their voices are integrated into all our work, to develop provision that truly meets their needs.

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Title:Policy and Advocacy Manager

Salary:From £40,000 per annum

Contract:Permanent

Hours:37.5 per week (Monday to Friday)

Holiday:25 days per year plus bank holidays 

Location:Home based with travel within / to London and across the UK

Probationary Period:3 months

Reports to:Head of Legal and Policy

Benefits:An additional 3 days holiday between Christmas and New Year, Flexitime policy, 5% pension contribution

Start date:As soon as possible / flexible

We are River Action

We are a small and agile campaigning organisation on a mission to rescue Britain's rivers from a toxic cocktail of agricultural, sewage and industrial pollution. We support community action, galvanise and mobilise public opinion, influence government policy, and call out destructive industrial practices to incentivise changes that end pollution. 

We are building a talented team of positive disrupters and community mobilisers to deliver our strategy to urgently protect and restore our rivers for the benefit of community and wildlife.

Britain’s rivers are our life support system and they are dying. We need urgent action to bring them back to life.

Who we are looking for

We are seeking a dynamic and self-motivated individual who shares our passion for protecting rivers to join our team to drive forward our policy and advocacy work. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong policy insights capable of blending analytical problem-solving with intelligent advocacy to drive meaningful change. This role requires someone to have excellent writing skills and the ability to draft complex policy documents as well as top line arguments for wider communication. 

The ideal person will bring a combination of expertise, energy and ideas to amplify our impact, holding decision-makers and polluters accountable with a professional and diplomatic approach. 

If you thrive in fast-paced environments and want to be at the forefront of environmental policy and advocacy, we’d love to hear from you.

What you’ll be doing

As our Policy and Advocacy Manager, you will play a key role in shaping and advancing River Action’s political and policy influence, working closely with the Head of Legal and Policy, Chief Executive and wider team to develop and execute an impactful policy and advocacy strategy.

River Action is the Co-Secretariat for the APPG on Water Pollution, offering our Policy and Advocacy Manager a unique opportunity to shape the policy direction for River Action and also to influence policy development across Parliament. 

You will also work closely with our public affairs agency who manage our daily Westminster activities. 

You will:

• Lead River Action’s policy and advocacy work. 

• Collaborate with River Action’s team and external partners to ensure our collective work is underpinned by robust and forward-thinking policy analysis.

• Develop policy analysis to support campaign, communications and policy strategies, based on a strong evidence base and a sound understanding of the relevant legal and policy frameworks.

• Translate complex policy and evidence into clear messages and compelling campaigns to engage political and policy stakeholders.

• Monitor and analyse political and policy developments, interpreting their implications and opportunities for River Action and its supporters.

• Generate analysis to enable participation in public consultation processes, including drafting high-quality and persuasive consultation responses and briefings for Westminster and Whitehall audiences.

• Increase our political influence with exciting policy interventions, ensuring River Action’s voice is heard at the highest levels of decision-making.

• Build and maintain relationships with key policymakers, civil servants, and partner organisations.

• Support grassroots community groups in engaging with their local representatives for effective advocacy.

• Organise and attend key political meetings and events, including the Water Pollution APPG.

• Manage strategic policy partnerships, including our relationship with Wildlife and Countryside Link and other third-sector organisations.

• Ensure River Action’s policy and advocacy efforts align with our creative campaigns, maximising reach and impact.

You will also:

• Actively engage in professional development and training.

• Adhere to health and safety policies while working in different locations.

• Maintain confidentiality in all areas of work at River Action.

• Demonstrate a strong commitment to an inclusive, equal and diverse workplace.

• Work collaboratively with colleagues across River Action to collectively deliver our mission while being true to our values. 

UK travel will be required. Training and operational activities may require overnight stays away from home, in which case costs will be covered and standard River Action procedures will apply.

What you’ll bring

The position will suit a self-motivated, strategic and determined person. You will be an excellent communicator, comfortable representing River Action and engaging with diverse stakeholders. You will have a passion to protect and restore our waterways and to hold decision-makers and polluters to account.

Essential knowledge, skills and experience:

• Experience in a similar policy and advocacy role, ideally within the environmental sector. 

• Policy and/or legislative experience, with a good understanding of the workings of the UK government and Parliamentary procedure.

• A good understanding of the UK water industry, the key UK water-related policies and the issues that are impacting our rivers, land and wildlife.

• Excellent communication and writing skills with close attention to detail and the ability to produce concise and persuasive political briefings and consultation responses.

• Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach to working with colleagues, stakeholders and partners. 

• Excellent organisational skills, including the ability to proactively plan and prioritise work.

• Ability to work flexible hours as necessary.

• A good and supportive team player with a willingness to muck in as and when required.

Why join us?

• Be part of a mission-driven organisation working to restore and protect the UK’s rivers.

• Work at the heart of political and environmental change, influencing decision-makers at the highest levels.

• Work in an agile, supportive and happy work environment where your ideas and expertise will have real impact.

• Opportunities for professional development and growth within the organisation.

Diversity and inclusion

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies show that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single criteria. We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. So if you like the look of this role but your past experience does not align perfectly with everything in the job description, we’d still love to hear from you. You may be just the right person for this role.

How to apply

To apply, please submit to jobs at riveractionuk dot com with the subject ‘Policy and Advocacy Manager’:

• your CV (2 pages), 

• a cover letter (2 pages) explaining why you want to work for River Action and how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the role, and 

• a written submission (2 pages) as described below. 

Only applications including all three documents will be accepted. Please provide your documents in pdf format. 

Written submission

Please prepare a 2 page policy briefing for MPs on a current issue affecting the health of UK rivers. Your briefing should be written in a clear, persuasive style suitable for a Parliamentary and government audience and:

• Identify a water-related issue (e.g. agricultural pollution, sewage discharges or water management).

• Provide a concise analysis of the impact on rivers and biodiversity.

• Summarise relevant UK Government policies and legislation.

• Propose two or three practical policy recommendations for decision-makers.

Application process

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until 23:59 on Sunday 16 March 2025.

Should your application be selected during sift, the next stage will involve a panel interview. You may also be invited to attend a second interview. 

Interviews will be held on 20, 24 and 26 March 2025 via video conference. Some questions will be provided in advance for equity and to give you the opportunity to demonstrate your knowledge, skills and experience most effectively. 

Please indicate in your covering letter or in a covering email your availability for an interview on those dates. 

If you have any questions about the role or your application, please contact us on jobs at riveractionuk dot com.

A brilliant opportunity to lead a small charity delivering impact where it matters for people with musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions.

The Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Alliance (ARMA) exists to improve MSK services in the UK. We are a membership organisation which brings together patient, research and healthcare professional organisations working in MSK health. Working together as an alliance we have a powerful voice to influence policy and improve standards of care across the UK.

After an incredibly successful 8 years at the helm, our CEO Sue Brown will be stepping down at the end of May.

We are looking for someone with a strong background in healthcare policy and campaigning who is confident engaging senior stakeholders in the NHS, Government, arms-length bodies and industry. You should be a natural relationship builder who is comfortable working with member organisations.

If this sounds like you, then please get in touch. We would love to hear from you. Click the Quick Apply button below. You will need to submit your CV together with a two-page cover letter explaining your interest in the role - don’t forget to address the person specification in your letter. Deadline for applications 10am on 27th March 2025.

Interviews will be held as follows:

Stage 1 (In person, Central London location): Monday 7th April 2025

Stage 2 (Virtual): Monday 14th April 2025

The Benefits

· Salary up to £55,000 p.a. for 28 hours work per week

· Employer pension contribution of 5%

· 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays and 3 additional days leave between Christmas and New Year

 Thank you for your interest in ARMA! 

Inclusion North is a Community Interest Company which exists to make inclusion a reality for all people with a learning disability, autistic people, and their families. We are looking for an experienced and motivated professional to lead our fundraising efforts and drive impactful campaigns that raise awareness and increase financial sustainability.

This is an exciting opportunity to join Inclusion North at a critical time. We have a strong reputation, a dedicated team, and a clear vision for growth. However, we need to diversify our income streams and strengthen our campaigns to ensure long-term sustainability. This role will be instrumental in securing vital funding, developing partnerships, and amplifying our voice.

As a values-led organisation, it’s not just what we do that matters, but how we do it. Inclusion North is built on an equal partnership between people with lived experience and professionals committed to making inclusion a reality. We are looking for a Campaigns & Fundraising Manager who embodies these values and can bring creativity, strategic thinking, and fundraising expertise to our team.

If you are passionate about social change, have experience in securing funding, and want to lead campaigns that make a real difference, we would love to hear from you.

Hours, Contract, and Location

• Full-time, 37.5 hours per week (flexible working requests will be considered).
• Permanent contract.
• Home-based, with occasional travel across the North East, North Cumbria, Yorkshire, Humber, and Derbyshire.
• Salary: £40,000 per annum.

Closing date for applications: Friday 28th March.

We are a Disability Confident Employer.

To apply, download our application pack we do not accept CVs or covering letters

Head of Post Award

£62,000-£68,000 per annum (dependent on skills and experience) plus generous benefits

Location – Remote, but with regular visits to Foundation funded sites within a defined region, as well as visits to the Foundation office as determined by business needs, including attendance at quarterly Squad Meet-Ups

We are the Football Foundation - the Premier League, the FA and government’s charity that delivers outstanding grassroots facilities, more and better places to play, transforming lives and communities where it is needed most. 

About the role

Are you a strategic leader with a passion for ensuring funding delivers real impact? Join us as Head of Post Award, where you’ll lead our post-award function, ensuring the successful delivery of grants that transform grassroots sports facilities.

Reporting to the Director of Programmes, you’ll provide strategic oversight of our Post Award function, manage a high-performing team, and ensure compliance, value for money, and long-term sustainability across all funded projects. You’ll also help shape our Post-Award strategy, working closely with senior leadership and external partners.

Key responsibilities

· Lead the post-award function, ensuring effective grant delivery and alignment with strategic priorities.

· Oversee post-award processes and systems, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and continuous improvement.

· Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders to maximise impact.

· Develop insightful reports and track key performance indicators to measure success and improve funding outcomes.

· Manage the post-award budget, ensuring resources are allocated effectively.

What are we looking for?

· Educated to HND/Degree standard, preferably in Sports or Community Development, we’re looking for candidates with proven experience leading grant management or post-award functions, including team leadership,

· Strong financial management skills, including budget oversight and financial sustainability.

· Ability to build and manage high-level relationships with funders and stakeholders.

· Experience advising senior leadership and shaping strategic direction.

· Expertise in developing impact reports and optimising grant processes.

If you're data-driven, skilled in analysis, reporting, and performance tracking, and passionate about sports and community development, this is your chance to make a real difference in a role that blends leadership, strategy, and impact.

For full details of the role and requirements, please download our recruitment pack below.

What can we offer you?

The salary band for this role is £62,000 - £68,000 per annum, dependent on relevant skills and experience.

You will start with 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (which increases after 2 years), plus additional time off to volunteer. We also offer a generous pension scheme (8% employer contribution), free health care provision, a monthly gym subsidy, death in service benefit and access to selected match tickets.

We are committed to helping our team members maintain a healthy work-life balance, so offer flexible working around core hours to help achieve that.

Equality and Diversity Commitment

The Football Foundation is committed to and values the principles of diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive working environment where all our team feel respected and supported in fulfilling their potential. We encourage and welcome applications from all, regardless of background and are particularly interested to hear from individuals belonging to under-represented groups including diverse ethnic communities, individuals with a disability and those from the LGBTQI+ community.

Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, at either application or interview stage, please contact us.

The closing date for applications is: Wednesday 2 April 2025 at 09:00am

First interviews will be held via MS Teams and are currently scheduled for 15 April 2025.

Second-stage interviews will be held in person and are currently scheduled for 22 and/or 23 April 2025.

Please note that you must be eligible to work in the UK to apply.

Looking to develop your fundraising career and learn all aspects of the fundraising mix?

The ME Association is dedicated to supporting people affected by ME/ CFS (Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome). We fund biomedical research, campaign for change and provide a wide range of support services to help those with ME/CFS.

As Fundraising Officer, you’ll play a vital role in securing funding to help people with ME/ CFS.  You can make a positive difference to thousands of people’s lives.

We are looking for someone who

• has experience of fundraising ideally in community or challenge event fundraising
• has excellent written and verbal skills – with experience of building strong relationships
• Is an open and friendly person who takes pride in being a positive change in the world
• has excellent project management and time management skills
• has experience of delivering against targets
• has a sound understanding of the principles of fundraising including ethical fundraising and GDPR compliance
• has used Raisers Edge or equivalent fundraising database
• has a high level of competence using Microsoft Office software and is able to quickly adapt to new technologies

You will be responsible for:

• Providing a high standard of stewardship for supporters, nurturing existing supporters, thanking donors, and supporting charity events, such as our supporter reception.
• Developing our charity fundraising appeals
• Developing and promoting the challenge events portfolio.
• Keeping the fundraising pages updated, helping to design and produce fundraising materials (flyers and fundraising packs). 
• You will be working closely with the Fundraising and Development Manager and will be required to support the wider Communications team where needed with additional fundraising activities.

This position is home-based with occasional travel for fundraising events.

Initially a 12 month contract, but with the possibility of becoming a permanent position for the right candidate.

A driving license isn’t essential.  Occasional evening and weekend work may be required for events.

The successful candidate will be IT literate, an excellent communicator, highly organised with a strong attention to detail.

A background in fundraising is required, although this could be from intern or voluntary work.  An understanding of ME/CFS is desirable.

A bit more about the role....

Stewardship

• Monitoring the fundraising inbox, acting as a first point of contact for a wide range of supporters and enquirers.
• Developing individual giving income through enhanced communications, great stewardship and supporting on fundraising appeals.
• Nurturing our regular givers and looking for ways to grow our regular-giving donor base.
• Completing thanking processes efficiently for donations.
• Developing and managing tools and resources to support fundraising events such as sending out t-shirts, posters, flyers, donation boxes and fundraising packs when requested.
• Liaising with the communications team to create promotional materials to advertise events through the website and social media channels to increase engagement.

Administration

• Keeping accurate records of all prospect and supporter interactions on our CRM system, Raisers Edge NXT.
• Optimising fundraising and donation opportunities at key charity events, researching and recording information.
• Supporting the Fundraising and Development Manager as and when needed.
• Working with colleagues across, communications and services teams to ensure a smooth flow of information to support fundraising promotion and engagement.

What happens next

If you are interested in applying, send your CV and a covering letter via Charity Job

Covering letters should be a maximum of one A4 side and give examples of:

• experience of fundraising
• building strong relationships
• project management skills
• delivering against targets
• using CRM databases

Interviews with successful applicants will be held online.

This post and final appointment are subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.

Good luck!

Jim Morrison

Fundraising and Development Manager

The ME Association

Are you passionate about public libraries? Do you want to see them move up the political and public agenda? Can you help the library sector get the right message to the right people at the right time?

Libraries Connected is a small organisation with big ambitions for public libraries. As part of our ongoing growth, we are establishing a new team to turbocharge our work advocating for the library sector, influencing policy, delivering research and shaping the national conversation around libraries. This is a unique opportunity to establish and recruit a new team, set our priorities for this area of work and make a lasting impact on public libraries.

We are looking for an experienced Communications Officer, with a strategic mindset and passion for crafting compelling campaigns and content which inspires action to join our team and play a pivotal role in shaping and sharing the story of the Award’s international impact.

In this role, you’ll bring to life the experiences of young people undertaking the Award, showcasing its global influence and the transformative power of non-formal education and learning. You’ll design and execute creative campaigns, produce dynamic multimedia content, and develop narratives that connect to wider themes across society.

You’ll work closely with teams across the Foundation as well as our international network of Operators, equipping them with the tools and confidence to maximise their communications efforts. Whether crafting engaging social media content, producing impactful video stories, or coordinating high-profile marketing initiatives, your work will drive awareness, engagement, and participation in the Award.

Key Responsibilities

• Content creation and storytelling: develop a diverse range of multimedia content including video, visual templates and assets, marketing materials, infographics, and written case studies that highlight the Award’s impact and align with broader strategic objectives.
• Creative campaign development: plan and execute innovative communications campaigns that resonate with global audiences, ensuring messages are compelling and strategically aligned with the Award’s mission.
• Digital and social media management: lead the day-to-day management of our digital platforms (website, social media channels), optimising content for engagement and reach while analysing performance data to refine strategies.
• Capacity building and support: empower Operators by collaborating with them to champion communications best practices and deliver effective storytelling.
• Brand and messaging coordination: maintain a cohesive brand voice and visual identity across all communications channels, ensuring consistency and impact.
• Internal coordination: work alongside Fundraising, Events, and Operations teams to develop materials that support their objectives while reinforcing the overarching narrative of the Award.
• Strategic planning: developing campaigns nd messaging that are backed up by a clear Theory of Change, and underpinned with a communications calendar, internal coordination and forward-planning.

Could you be our Fundraising and Communications Officer? 

Would you like to help those affected by disasters in the UK, when it matters most? Make a big difference within our small team as a Fundraising and Communications Officer.

If you’re an excellent communicator with strong research, project management and relationship-building skills, then we’d love to hear from you! 

When a national emergency arises, we act fast to raise funds for those impacted to help with their physical, psychological, and practical needs. Our first appeal, the Coronavirus Appeal raised £100 million for those affected by the pandemic.

Outside of emergencies, we work closely with survivors of past disasters, influence government policies, and help to drive positive change in the response and resilience landscape. 

The role

We are looking for a dynamic and creative Fundraising and Communications Officer who can help us to make a difference to people’s lives when national emergencies arise in the UK. That could be a flood, fire, act of terror or tragic accident - but whatever it is, you’ll be playing a vital supporting role in helping those affected to recover and rebuild their lives.

Working in to the Head of Fundraising (HoF) and Communications colleagues, you’ll help to implement our fundraising strategy, which encompasses relationships with corporate and major donors, and Trusts and Foundations, as well as public fundraising initiatives.

During UK disasters you’ll support our nationwide public-facing fundraising appeals to meet the needs of those affected. Outside of appeals you’ll help to build strong relationships with supporters, and deliver engaging campaigns and events across a range of channels.

How to apply

• Please download and read the full job description for important details
• Click the Quick Apply button below. You’ll be asked to submit a CV and cover letter by Friday 4th April