Policy development jobs

About us

The Maypole Project supports children and young people with complex medical needs and their families, providing emotional, practical and social support. We are a small, values-driven charity making a meaningful and lasting difference to the families we work with.

About the role

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Business Development & Fundraising Manager to play a central role in strengthening and growing our income.

This is an opportunity to lead the development of a strategic and sustainable approach to fundraising, while continuing to deliver hands-on income across a diverse portfolio.

You will work closely with the CEO and colleagues across the organisation to identify new opportunities, develop partnerships, and build on existing income streams.

The role would suit someone who enjoys working in a small organisation where you can shape direction, take ownership, and see the direct impact of your work.

What you’ll be doing

· Lead the development and delivery of a multi-year fundraising and income strategy

· Grow and diversify income across corporate partnerships, community fundraising, events, individual giving and digital activity

· Identify, develop and secure new funding opportunities, including partnerships and collaborative projects

· Build and manage strong relationships with funders, partners and supporters

· Work with the CEO to explore and develop cross-sector opportunities (e.g. NHS, local authorities, voluntary sector partners)

· Line manage a part-time Fundraising Officer and support volunteers to maximise impact

· Strengthen systems, pipeline management and performance monitoring to support sustainable income growth

About you

We are looking for someone who can combine strategic thinking with practical delivery in a small charity environment.

You will bring:

· Experience of securing meaningful income and developing funding opportunities (e.g. five-figure grants or partnerships)

· A track record of building effective external relationships

· Confidence identifying new opportunities and turning them into tangible outcomes

· Strong communication skills, with the ability to create compelling cases for support

· The ability to manage multiple priorities and work both independently and collaboratively

· You may already be working at manager level, or ready to step up into a broader role with greater ownership and scope.

Why join us?

Play a key role in shaping the charity’s future sustainability and growth

Work closely with senior leadership and influence organisational direction

Be part of a supportive, collaborative and purpose-driven team

See the direct impact of your work on children and families

Flexible working arrangements

If you are looking for a role where you can take ownership, develop new ideas and make a meaningful difference, we would love to hear from you.

Bid Development Lead

£33,509 (full time equivalent) £26,807 pro rata for 30 hours per week

Birmingham Mind Offices, Albert House, Birmingham (Hybrid)

Part-Time

Permanent

Hours: 30 Hours per week

If you’re driven to make a real difference in mental health and have experience in securing new funding in the voluntary sector, we want to hear from you. Join us at Birmingham Mind - the city’s leading independent mental health charity - as our new Bid Development Lead and help us shape the future of our services.

You’ll play a key part in our Business Development Department, supporting the Director of Business Development to write high-quality bids, manage re-tenders, develop business cases and drive new income opportunities. You’ll lead on Trusts and Grants Fundraising, build partnerships across the NHS and voluntary sector, work with other Local Mind Associations and help shape innovative service models for Birmingham Mind.

Key Responsibilities:

· Lead and support bid writing and tender applications (with a value up to £500k p.a.)

· Monitor tender portals for new opportunities and manage relationships with funders, commissioners, and partners in the voluntary sector

· Support income generation strategies for the charity, including fundraising and training as well as developing business cases for new projects

· Attend external events to grow partnership opportunities

About You:

You’re someone who brings energy, initiative, and a sharp eye for detail to everything you do. With at least two years’ experience in business development, bid or grant writing, or contract management, you know how to get results. You care deeply about making a difference in mental health and enjoy working alongside others to create positive change.

Apply now to help us deliver “Better Mental Health for All” in Birmingham.

Benefits include an attractive defined contribution pension scheme, PayCare which offers employees affordable cover for a range of healthcare treatments, an Employee Assistance Programme which includes free counselling and a comprehensive training programme.

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK for a minimum of 12 months. We are not a registered sponsor and therefore are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.

We are very proud of our diverse workforce and actively encourage applications from people that come from minority communities.

Our people are key to the success of the organisation, and we are recognised as both a Mindful Employer as well as achieving Gold standard success in Investors in People. We welcome applications from people who have experienced mental health difficulties

The closing date for this advert is Thursday 11th June 2026

Interviews are expected to take place week commencing 22nd June 2026

About us

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is a neutral, independent organisation ensuring humanitarian protection and assistance for people affected by armed conflict and other violence. The Regional Delegation for the UK and Ireland engages with the British and Irish Governments on matters of humanitarian concern, builds support for the ICRC’s global operations and furthers understanding of international humanitarian law (IHL). The Delegation also maintains a close relationship with the British and Irish Red Cross Societies.

Our Diversity Commitment

ICRC celebrates diversity and we strive to make inclusion part of what we do every day.  We aim to create a working environment in which all individuals are able to make best use of their skills, free from discrimination and we are committed to creating a diverse, multicultural environment.

Applicants with protected characteristics are strongly encouraged to apply.

About the role

The Head of Policy and Humanitarian Affairs manages a small dynamic team based in London, who take the lead, as requested, on the delivery of relevant strategies in the UK and Ireland, the main objectives of which are twofold: (i) to contribute towards enabling ICRC action to protect and assist people affected by armed conflict (AC) and other situations of violence; (ii) to influence the debate and secure improved decision-making on issues relevant to conflict, humanitarian action and international humanitarian law.

Reporting to and working as adviser to the ICRC Head of Delegation (advising as well his  deputy), the Head of Policy and Humanitarian Affairs develops and oversees the implementation of the delegation’s policy and humanitarian affairs strategy in the UK and Ireland, ensuring it is in line with the ICRC’s overall strategy. He/she is a member of ICRC’s global network of policy and humanitarian advisors, interacting regularly with the Policy and Humanitarian Diplomacy Divisions/Units at headquarters as well as with delegations around the world, thus contributing to policy formulation and ICRC’s humanitarian diplomacy. 

He/she works closely with the British Red Cross and Irish Red Cross ensuring optimal impact of the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement’s policy and humanitarian diplomacy objectives.

This is an outward facing job as he/she represents the ICRC with the authorities and the wider humanitarian sector in the.

Person specification (qualifications, skills & experience required)

Essential

• Master’s degree in a relevant subject or equivalent experience;
• Extensive experience in humanitarian policy advocacy, diplomacy, conflict analysis and/or a relevant policy position (indicative is 10+ years);
• Proven ability to conduct and clearly communicate political and geopolitical analysis to inform UK policy influencing and guide strategy;
• Proven experience engaging with or supporting parliamentary activity, including select committees, the legislative process and broader cross-party stakeholder engagement;
• Knowledge and experience of working with government departments, as well as humanitarian/development organizations and think tanks;
• Proven experience of developing strong and extensive stakeholder networks and delivering high-impact influencing strategies;
• Excellent written and spoken English. French or other second language a plus;
• People management and leadership experience;
• Confirmed analytical, negotiation and presentation skills;

Desirable:

• Prior field experience with the ICRC or another humanitarian/development organization;
• Experience relating to emerging and new technologies used in modern warfare. For example: AI, autonomous systems, cyber capabilities, drones data systems and digital surveillance technologies and their impact on civilians;
• Experience of working with or within the UK security, defence, intelligence or national security sector;
• Understanding of IHL and centrality of protection to humanitarian action.

Further Details

This post is part of a job share and will be offered as part-time (21 hours/ 3 days per week) resident appointment based in our London office. The appointment will be offered on an open-ended contract from the beginning of September 2026 (or as soon as a start date is feasible).

The Head of Policy post receives a salary at C2 ICRC London grade and it will be pro-rata for this 3 day part time role (60% FTE); the salary below is indicative for the full time equivalent (100%)

(the final salary upon offer will be dependent on previous experience and relevant qualifications of the successful candidate):

ANNUAL BASE SALARY £ (GBP)

Humanitarian Affairs Coordinator C2

Tier 1               Tier 2                Tier 3

Min      Max      Min      Max       Min         Max

84,213 96,010 96,010 112,541 112,541 131,431

We currently operate on a hybrid office/homework basis, and there is an option to work from home for part of the week.

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Application Process

This is a call for expression of interest and the closing date for applications will be midnight on Sunday the 14th of June 2026.

Interviews will take place on Monday the 29th and Tuesday the 30th of June 2026. Successful applicants will be invited to attend a panel interview.

To apply please follow this link to complete the application form.

Please note that we will not be able to assess speculative CVs, unless accompanied by a completed application form as per the guidance in the link above.

Please address any questions to the delegation’s HR Manager, Aris Magkoutis (see details in the application form).

ICRC has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to work in the UK.

Brooke’s work across Africa, Asia and Latin America transforms the lives of animals and people in the communities we serve. With a new global strategy and ambitious plans for growth. Our vision is of a world in which working horses, donkeys and mules are free from suffering. Our mission is to transform the lives of vulnerable working horses, donkeys and mules around the world. We relieve their immediate suffering and create lasting change by working with people, communities and organisations.

We are seeking a committed and experienced campaign lead to spearhead our global donkey skins campaign. Working closely with Country Directors across Brooke East and West Africa, you will help stop the supply of donkeys to the continent and, in partnership with colleagues in Latin America and Pakistan, develop regional campaigns in new locations. Ultimately, you will play a key role in reducing demand for ejiao in both the UK and internationally.

Using your exceptional relationship-building and partnership skills, you will establish and lead strategic collaborations with NGOs, governments, animal welfare organisations and corporations, ensuring effective cross-organisational working. You will also represent Brooke at conferences, in the media and through written communications, working closely with Brooke’s Advocacy Teams to align activity with animal health systems and sustainable development goals.

You will bring demonstrable senior-level experience in global development, alongside a strong track record of leading high-profile campaigns. You will also have a sound understanding of UK parliamentary and legislative processes. Knowledge of Chinese or East Asian policymaking, along with an additional language from these regions, would be a distinct advantage.

At Brooke, we celebrate diversity and the creative new ideas it brings. We actively encourage applications from all backgrounds, in particular global majority candidates, candidates from a social mobility background, disabled and neuro-diverse candidates, and candidates under 25 as these groups are currently under-represented at Brooke.

We are aware that studies have shown that women and global majority candidates are less likely to apply for a role if they feel they do not meet the full criteria of the job description. If you feel you meet the majority of the criteria, we would love to hear from you.

We offer a variety of flexible working options to best support our staff and to ensure our working practices are as inclusive as possible.

Closing date: Monday 15 June 2026
We may close this advert early should we receive a large number of applications.

We are looking for a proactive Business Development Co-ordinator to support bids, tenders and funding opportunities. You’ll keep processes running smoothly, coordinate responses, maintain systems, and provide research and insight to help expand our mental health services. This is a great opportunity to grow your skills while making a real impact.

 

You will:

• Support the identification, preparation and submission of bids, tenders and funding opportunities
• Monitor tender portals, organise documentation and manage deadlines and trackers
• Coordinate internal contributions to tender responses, including policies, evidence and method statements
• Assist with drafting, formatting, proofreading and uploading tender submissions
• Conduct research into commissioning trends, competitor activity and market intelligence
• Maintain CRM systems, tender pipelines, outcome logs and shared document libraries
• Coordinate meetings, timelines and internal communication related to tender activity
• Support reporting and insight gathering to inform future business development activity

You are:

• Highly organised, methodical and able to manage multiple priorities effectively
• Detail-oriented, with a strong commitment to accuracy and quality
• A confident written and verbal communicator
• Proactive, positive and solution-focused, with a willingness to learn and develop
• Comfortable working collaboratively with colleagues across teams and disciplines
• Skilled in using Microsoft Office tools, including Word, Excel and SharePoint
• Curious and analytical, with an interest in research and market intelligence
• Committed to working within organisational values, policies and quality standards

Please find the job description attached and only apply if you meet the requirements of the role. 

Join Disability Law Service and help empower Deaf and Disabled people to access justice. Support our vital work by delivering specialist housing legal advice and training.

About Disability Law Service 

Disability Law Service (DLS) is a Deaf and Disabled Peoples Organisation providing free legal advice and representation to Deaf and Disabled people across England and Wales. We work to promote equality, inclusion, and access to justice through high-quality legal advice, welfare benefits support, and systems change work. Our work is grounded in the social model of disability and is focused on tackling discrimination and structural barriers faced by Deaf and Disabled people. 

Purpose of the role 

To provide specialist housing law advice, casework, representation, and training to Deaf and Disabled people and organisations, supporting access to justice and systemic change. 

Overview 

You will deliver housing law advice via our dedicated housing helpline, undertake casework and representation where appropriate, and deliver training to external organisations. You will also contribute to policy work and wider systems change activity. 

Key responsibilities 

• Provide housing law advice and casework, including representation 

• Deliver advice via our Housing helpline and partnership sessions 

• Undertake Legal Aid casework and ensure compliance with regulatory standards 

• Deliver housing law training to external organisations 

• Maintain accurate case management and billing records 

• Contribute to policy and systems change work 

• Support service development and internal collaboration 

What we offer 

• Opportunities to develop experience across multiple areas of law and contribute to a diverse range of projects 

• A supportive and inclusive working environment within a committed and experienced team

• A varied role where your work directly supports access to justice for Deaf and Disabled people

Equality, diversity and inclusion 

We welcome applications from everyone and are particularly keen to support Deaf and Disabled people to join and develop within our organisation. We are a flexible employer committed to creating an inclusive environment in which everyone can thrive. 

To apply

To apply, please upload your CV and a supporting cover letter (up to 2 pages) outlining your suitability for the role via CharityJob. Please make sure you have read the job description and person specification fully before applying for the role. 

With a relevant degree and four years of experience in research, policy analysis, or report writing (preferably within the non-profit, governmental, or international sector) you will use your first class writing and reporting skills in English and work with staff across IM to:

· lead the drafting of well-written, high-quality reports and other documentation.

· conduct research to inform negotiation strategies and programme design.

· undertake internal and external stakeholder engagement.

· contribute to internal and external learning processes.

You will thrive within a small, fast-paced high-calibre international team where everyone pitches in and it is desirable to have experience ofworking on conflict resolution, mediation, or peacebuilding initiatives, as well as familiarity with donor reporting requirements.

The postholder must have the right to work in the UK 

About our organisation

For over 50 years, nia has provided high quality, women-led services across North and East London. nia has three main aims: to provide services for women, children and young people who have experienced male violence, working to end men’s violence against women and girls, and to inform and influence policy and public awareness.nia’s values, and our commitment to upholding them, set us apart. We put women first – always and without hesitation: we believe women, we are run by women, for women. We leave no woman behind: we challenge inequality and discrimination and believe that uniting women of all backgrounds is essential to ending the sex-based oppression of women.

About the service

nia is committed in becoming an Anti-Racist organisation and we are seeking a Development Officer to support us with this work. The Anti-Racism Development Officer will play a key role in the delivery of the Anti-Racism action plan and in embedding Anti-Racist practices across the organisation.

About the role

Part of this role  includes the coordination  with the  nia’s Anti-Racism Working Group to co-produce tangible outcomes; harnessing the expertise of those most impacted by racism and embedding an Anti-Racist framework across the organisation.

We’re looking for a highly organised and self-motivated woman who is passionate about ending violence against women, girls and children. You’ll have a ‘can-do’ approach and demonstrable commitment to nia’s approach to prioritising women, upholding and promoting feminist, trauma-informed and anti-racist practice.

Hours:  21hrs per week

Salary:£18,600 - £19,800 (FTE £31,000 - £33,000 dependent on experience and qualification

Location:Currently Hybrid Working (Islington office & home)

Contract Type: Permanent

CVs are not accepted

The post is subject to an enhanced vetting and barring check and open to women only. Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR), Schedule 9 (Work; Exceptions), Part 1 (Occupational Requirements), of the Equality Act (2010) applies

Parish Development Officer

We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Parish Development Officer to join the Parish Support Team and play a key role in supporting parishes across the Diocese to flourish in mission and ministry.

The role is offered full time and also open to applicants seeking a job share or clergy applicants interested in combining the role with a ministry post.

Position: Parish Development Officer

Location: Hove/Hybrid

Salary: £41,200 per annum

Hours: 37.5 hour per week (flexi time available)

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: 7th June 2026.

Interview Date: Hove on 19th June 2026

About the Role

Working closely with clergy, PCCs and parish leadership teams, you will help parishes discern, develop and implement their vision and strategic direction. You will support cultural change, encourage growth and renewal, and enable churches to become more effective and confident in their mission within their local contexts.

You will be a practising Christian with a heart for local church growth and renewal, and with proven experience of supporting churches through change.  This is a relational, outward-facing role that involves travel across the Diocese, varied project work, and the opportunity to make a tangible difference to parish life.

The role is offered full time and also open to applicants seeking a job share or clergy applicants interested in combining the role with a ministry post.

Key responsibilities:

• Work with parishes, benefices and deaneries to develop vision, strategy and Mission Action Plans
• Facilitate PCC away days, visioning processes and group discernment
• Support churches to grow in confidence, effectiveness and collaboration in mission and ministry
• Provide practical support around leadership, team dynamics, communication and conflict resolution
• Work closely with the Archdeacons to support parishes during periods of vacancy.
• Develop and deliver parish development training and contribute to diocesan initiatives
• Advise parishes on resourcing mission, including people and finances

About You

You will bring:

• Relevant degree-level qualifications or equivalent experience
• Successful experience of leading a church into growth and implementing Mission Action Plans
• Experience of training, facilitation or mentoring individuals and groups
• Strong interpersonal, communication and organisational skills
• Confidence working with clergy, PCCs and volunteers
• A collaborative, reflective and resilient approach
• A full driving licence and access to a car

This post is subject to an Occupational Requirement under the Equality Act 2010 that the post holder be a practising Christian.

You can view full details of the in the job description and person specification when you apply.

About the Organisation

The vision of the Diocese is to help people to know, love and follow Jesus. Based in Hove and serving the people of Sussex across more than 360 parishes and 154 church schools and the wider community, this is a great role for someone who supports the ethos, aims and objectives of the Diocese and the Church of England.

As an employer, and as a team, the mutual values at work are to be Respectful, Professional, Flexible and Supportive.

What is on offer:

• Flexi-time and the opportunity to apply to use the DBF’s remote working policy to work from home for part of the week.
• 28 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays and two privilege days per year.
• Membership of the Church Worker’s Pension Scheme with a 15.1% employer contribution and an employee contribution between 0-6%.
• Employee Assistance Programme with access to GP appointments, counselling and financial and legal support.
• Free parking, and the ride to work scheme and development opportunities.

Our client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.  All post holders are expected to share this commitment and to comply with the relevant safeguarding policy.

Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client, Not For Profit People. #INDNFP

OUR ORGANISATION:

Womankind Worldwide is a global women’s rights organisation working in partnership with women’s rights movements and organisations to transform the lives of women and girls. We strengthen and support women’s movements in our focus countries in Africa and Asia, and take collective action at regional and global levels, to ensure women’s voices are heard, their rights are realised, and their lives are free from violence. Currently, Womankind has staff based in Kenya and the UK. This position can be located either in Kenya or the UK. You must have the right to work in Kenya or the UK to apply for this role, in line with the laws and regulations of these countries.

ROLE PURPOSE:

The Policy and Advocacy team within Womankind influences a transformative, feminist agenda for change in solidarity with movement partners and allies. This is a full-time, fast-paced subject matter expert role that leads the organisation’s partner centred and evidence-based advocacy in UK and Global Advocacy forums, from a decolonial feminist lens, in line with Womankind’s 2030 strategy. Additionally, the role supports partner advocacy related learning & exchange, and capacity strengthening for partners based in all of Womankind’s focus countries and co-leads work on advocacy related knowledge products.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

1. Strategic Leadership & Positioning

Leads Womankind’s evidence based advocacy and strategic engagement in global, regional & UK Policy forums from a decolonial feminist lens. This includes:

• Formulation of Womankind’s UK & Global advocacy plans, and execution of key deliverables based on thorough advocacy mapping processes.

• Planning and engaging in side and parallel events.

• Identifying key advocacy messages and supporting partner engagement/participation.

2. Feminist Research & Knowledge Production

• Drives the conceptualisation, decolonial feminist framing, review, and strategic dissemination of knowledge products in alignment with advocacy priorities per the organisation’s Strategy 2030 and relevant sub-strategies including the feminist partnerships and influencing sub-strategies.

3. Partner Support, Learning and Exchange

• Proactively supports partner influencing and advocacy skills strengthening where necessary and appropriate, in line with available organisational resources.

• Identifies, plans and executes strategic in-country, transnational and cross-continental learning and exchange opportunities.

4. Programme Management

• Contributes to the P&A team’s annual planning and budgeting processes.

• Engages in robust monitoring, evaluation, reporting and learning (MERL). This includes contributing to the development of appropriate advocacy MERL tools, participation in institutional MERL processes.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS AND COLLABORATION:

Internal

1. P&A team.

2. Grantmaking & Partnerships Team.

3. Fundraising Team.

4. Communications team.

External

1. Partners.

2. Women’s Rights Organisations & Feminist Movement Allies.

3. UK Government Entities e.g. FCDO.

4. Regional and International Bodies.

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

Qualification and training:

• A post-graduate qualification in a relevant social sciences field e.g. international development or legal studies, human rights, gender studies, or equivalent experience.

Essential Experience:

• At least 5 years’ experience in the women’s rights and feminist sectors with demonstrable capabilities in strategic, partner-centred, evidence-based, decolonial feminist advocacy leadership in UK and Global Advocacy spaces.

• In-depth knowledge on core women’s rights normative standards and intersectional feminist principles that guide policy and influencing work within the UK and globally. This includes how diverse women’s rights thematic areas intersect and how this is integrated into strategic influencing and advocacy.

• Astute networking skills and ability to successfully build and leverage relationships with diverse partners, allies, government officials and intergovernmental bodies for strategic advocacy and influencing.

• Proven track record in leading/driving knowledge production from a decolonial feminist lens including research reports, and policy briefs.

• Country specific expertise in executing partner advocacy needs and learning and exchange opportunities linked to diverse women and girls in local, transnational, and cross-continental contexts.

• Sound programme management skills including demonstrable experience in advocacy related MERL, annual planning and budgeting.

• Demonstrable experience in direct line-management of officers, interns and volunteers in diverse and cross-cultural teams.

Desirable Experience:

• Proven track record of successfully contributing to fundraising bids.

Knowledge and Skills:

• An organised, strategic, credible, confident self-starter with the ability to respond in a timely way to emergent needs and opportunities in the UK or globally.

• A collegial and collaborative team player who can work effectively as part of a diverse team in ways that contribute to a creative, safe, inclusive and supportive work environment.

• Excellent written, verbal influencing and communication skills. Fluency in English is essential.

• Proficient in use of MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

• A flexible, creative, solutions-focused approach to problem-solving.

• Strong feminist politics and analysis lens.

• Understanding of and commitment to working in line with Womankind’s feminist and anti-racist stance.

Travel Requirements:

International travel and regular in-person catch-ups with UK based policy makers and civil society colleagues are essential requirements for this role. The post holder is expected to engage in reasonable international travel to fulfil their duties. This is expected to be no more than four-eight weeks per year.

Line Management:

The role holder is expected to line manage the UK/Global Policy and Advocacy Officer. They will occasionally supervise consultants, interns and volunteers as needed, in line with the work they are leading.

All posts are expected to contribute towards developing a supportive working environment, to demonstrate a commitment to inclusion, professionalism and respect, transparency and accountability and to uphold quality standards as outlined in policies and procedures, and in compliance with Womankind Worldwide’s Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Policy.

The role also undertakes other responsibilities not outlined above which are commensurate with a role of this nature and which have been discussed and agreed with the line manager.

Provide expert HR support to deliver organisational change, role design, and workforce improvements. Partner with leaders to ensure effective people solutions aligned to University priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Support organisational change initiatives, including restructures and consultations.
• Advise on organisational design, workforce planning, and role clarity.
• Lead reviews and updates of job descriptions and support job evaluation processes.
• Provide expert HR advice on policies, employee relations, and people issues.
• Work collaboratively with the HR partnering team to deliver consistent support.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships and influence decision-making.

Essential:

• Experience in HR Business Partnering or senior advisory roles
• Strong background in change management and consultations
• Knowledge of job design/evaluation and employment law
• Excellent communication and stakeholder skills
• CIPD qualified (Level 5+)

Desirable:

• Experience in higher education or public sector

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We are looking for an experienced corporate fundraising manager with demonstrable success in building relationships and maximising income from corporate supporters, sponsors and prospects. The role will lead on securing new business partnerships and developing a varied portfolio of exciting opportunities and events.

This is an exciting time to join The Christie charity as we embark on a period of transformational growth with the launch of key capital appeals enabling us to see a real step change in our income. We are looking for dynamic individuals to join our successful fundraising team at this exciting time.

MAG (Mines Advisory Group) is an international humanitarian organisation based in Manchester, UK, and working in 32 countries. We remove landmines and unexploded ordnance to release safe and productive land for communities, and work to reduce the threat of armed violence by supporting governments to safely manage weapons and ammunition. In 1997, MAG was a co-recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize for our work campaigning for the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention.

Job Purpose

You will provide leadership for MAG’s global advocacy and influencing work, ensuring engagement with political, institutional, and sector stakeholders is focused, coordinated, and aligned with organisational priorities.

The Head of Advocacy will lead the development and delivery of MAG’s advocacy strategy across key geographies and fora, including national governments, multilateral institutions, and sector networks. The role ensures that MAG’s policy positions are translated into clear and targeted influencing approaches, and that advocacy activity supports organisational objectives.

Working closely with the Director of Policy and Strategic Partnerships, the Head of Policy, and colleagues across MAG, the role strengthens MAG’s external influence and ensures a coordinated approach across teams and regions.

 Advocacy Leadership and Strategy

• Lead the development and delivery of MAG’s global advocacy strategy, aligned with organisational priorities and policy positions
• Identify priority targets, geographies, and influencing opportunities across national, regional, and multilateral contexts
• Provide strategic advice to senior leadership on advocacy opportunities, risks, and positioning

External Engagement and Representation

• Represent MAG at senior level with governments, multilateral institutions, and sector networks
• Build and maintain relationships with key decision-makers and advocacy peers across priority geographies
• Lead MAG’s engagement in relevant advocacy fora, including parliamentary, multilateral, and sector spaces
• Support senior MAG staff to engage effectively with advocacy targets

Delivery of Advocacy and Influencing

• Oversee the design and delivery of advocacy initiatives that support MAG’s objectives
• Ensure the development of high-quality advocacy materials, including briefings and messaging
• Ensure advocacy activity is coordinated across MAG and aligned with organisational priorities

Advocacy Management and Internal Coherence

• Provide leadership and line management to the Advocacy Manager and wider advocacy function
• Conduct appraisal meetings in line with MAG policy, agreeing and reviewing progress towards individual targets on a regular basis.
• Ensure clear planning and prioritisation of advocacy activities
• Strengthen internal understanding of advocacy priorities and approaches
• Ensure consistency of messaging across advocacy, policy, communications, and programme engagement
• Sector Engagement and Positioning
• Build and maintain relationships with advocacy peers and coalitions across the humanitarian and disarmament sectors
• Influence sector advocacy agendas in line with MAG’s priorities and expertise

Management

• Contribute to PSP planning and organisational strategy
• Support business planning and programme development
• Manage resources in line with agreed priorities
• Provide updates to the Director of Policy and Strategic Partnerships
• Deputise as required

Requirements

Essential Experience

• Significant experience in advocacy, influencing, or external engagement in humanitarian, development, or related sectors
• Experience engaging with political stakeholders, including governments and/or multilateral institutions
• Experience developing and delivering advocacy strategies or influencing initiatives
• Experience producing high-quality advocacy materials and briefings
• Experience working collaboratively across teams and with external partners

Essential Skills and Knowledge

• Strong understanding of political and influencing processes across relevant geographies and institutions
• Understanding of humanitarian, disarmament, or related policy environments
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong relationship management and influencing skills
• Ability to identify and respond to emerging opportunities in dynamic political contexts

Essential Aptitude

• Ability to represent MAG with credibility and authority
• Strategic thinking and sound judgement
• Collaborative and solutions-focused approach
• Ability to work with autonomy and prioritise effectively
• Commitment to MAG’s mission and values

Desirable

• Experience engaging in multilateral fora (UN, CCM, APMBC, CCW, ATT, UNPoA)
• Experience working across multiple geographic advocacy contexts
• Experience managing or developing a team
• Additional languages

Benefits

Remuneration

The starting salary will be £56,220, based on a 37.5 hour working week. MAG has a system of incremental pay increases, up to a limit, based on length of service in the role. Further information will be provided to the successful candidate.

Closing Date: 12.00 (GMT) - 18th June 2026

To apply please visit our website via the link.

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MAG is committed to the principles of diversity, equality and inclusion. If you think you would be suited to one of our roles we would welcome your application regardless of your background. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive working environment where all employees feel respected and supported in fulfilling their potential 25 days Annual Leave.

Would you like to help us achieve meaningful outcomes for those affected by dementia? Do you want to use your experience in grants management to ensure our research funding programme supports the highest quality dementia research?

About the role
We are recruiting for a Senior Research Manager to join on a full-time, permanent contract working 35 hours per week. This is a home-based role, with occasional travel required for conferences, events and in-person stakeholder or team meetings.

As Senior Research Manager, you will lead our Research Grants & Involvement team, creating an environment where people feel supported, empowered and able to contribute their best work. In doing so, you will contribute to the development and delivery of our ambitious research strategy, ensuring that our research funding programme supports the highest quality dementia research, informed at every stage by those with lived experience.

You will lead a collaborative and purpose-driven team, working at the forefront of research that has the potential to transform lives. This is a highly visible and strategic role providing expert input across all aspects of dementia research, including our own funding portfolio, to contribute towards our organisational priorities.

You will use your knowledge of the dementia research landscape to identify emerging trends and opportunities and shape our research funding programme. Using your extensive experience in grants management, you will ensure that our funding schemes meet the needs of the dementia research community, that our processes align with best practice and ultimately, that the research we support achieves meaningful outcomes for those affected by dementia.

Interviews have been provisionally scheduled to take place via MS Teams on Wednesday 24th and Thursday 25th June.

About you
Joining us, you’ll possess relevant experience or education qualification in a relevant biomedical or health discipline, with extensive experience in research grants management, ideally in a medical research charity or similar funding organisation.

To be successful in this role, you’ll need to have good knowledge of the UK research funding landscape and research ecosystem, ideally in dementia. You’ll also have experience of embedding or supporting public involvement in research, or working in a co-production environment.

Crucially, you’ll have experience leading, managing and developing high-performing teams. You’ll also be a good communicator, able to work strategically with senior stakeholders, build relationships, influence and negotiate with them.

What you’ll focus on:

- Contributing to shaping Alzheimer’s Society’s research strategy, defining priority research themes aligned with our overarching organisational strategy.
- Acting as a trusted senior expert on dementia research internally, using horizon scanning and in-depth knowledge of Alzheimer’s Society’s funding portfolio.
- Working collaboratively to support the identification of funding gaps and new opportunities and partnerships, leading the development of future funding initiatives aligned with Alzheimer's Society’s research strategy.
- Overseeing the delivery and continuous improvement of research grant operations, ensuring that processes maintain the highest standards and reflect sector best practice, working closely with the Research Grants Manager.
- Developing and maintaining trusted senior level external relationships with leading dementia researchers, funders and partners, strengthening Alzheimer’s Society’s credibility as a leading research funder, and ensuring we are abreast of emerging trends and developments.
- Overseeing the development and delivery of Alzheimer’s Society’s vision for meaningful and impactful involvement of people with lived experience of dementia across its research programmes, working closely with the Research Involvement Manager.
- Leading, inspiring and developing a high performing team, building depth of expertise and strategic confidence and embedding a culture of test, learn and continuous improvement.

About Alzheimer's Society - who are we and what’s our mission?
Dementia is the UK’s biggest killer. One in three people born in the UK today will develop dementia in their lifetime.  

At Alzheimer’s Society, we’re the UK’s leading dementia charity and the only one to tackle all aspects of dementia by giving help and hope to people living with dementia today and in the future. We give vital support to people facing the most frightening times of their lives, while also funding ground-breaking research and campaigning to make dementia the priority it should be.  

Together with our supporters, we’re working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives. Our values make sure that our focus is clear for the challenges and opportunities ahead and remind us of what we all stand for. 

Our commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
We need to ensure the voices around our table better reflect and understand the communities we exist to serve. We strongly encourage individuals to apply who have a disability, impairment or health condition or individuals who identify as part of a minority ethnic background, as these groups are currently under-represented at Alzheimer's Society.

Our hiring process
We want you to bring your whole self to the process. Applications are anonymised until interview stage, and we’re happy to support any adjustments. Share your feedback via our candidate survey when applying to help us improve. We may close early if we receive high interest (with 48 hours’ notice). Some roles may require a DBS check as part of our safer recruitment commitment. Thinking about using AI during the recruitment process? We know this can be helpful in many ways but remember to include your personal and authentic self too. Your voice and experience are what really set you apart. 

Giving back to you
At Alzheimer’s Society, we value our people and take a total reward approach to pay and benefits. You’ll enjoy a generous double-matched pension scheme, 27 days’ annual leave (plus bank holidays and wellbeing days), and access to a free Health Shield Cash Plan, 24/7 EAP, Thrive mental wellbeing support, and virtual GP services. Our Society Plus platform offers exclusive discounts, wellbeing resources, and recognition schemes, while our flexible working, family-friendly policies, and life assurance provide peace of mind and work/life balance. We also offer a free Will-writing service and long service awards to recognise your ongoing commitment.