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We are seeking a dedicated Philanthropy Officer who will help sustain and grow the organisation’s income. This involves managing timelines for applications and reports, writing high-quality proposals and impact reports (often in collaboration with colleagues in policy, science, communications, and finance), and researching new funding opportunities.
The role also includes maintaining strong relationships with existing funders by providing timely updates outside of formal reporting, and leading on the drafting of the organisation’s annual report to clearly communicate achievements and impact.
CHEM Trust’s overarching aim is to prevent synthetic chemicals from causing long-term damage to wildlife and people by ensuring that chemicals which cause such harm are substituted with safer alternatives.
Currently, we are primarily funded by trusts and foundations and are very successful, raising significant funds to facilitate the sustained growth of the organisation and our reserves. We have an ethical funding policy, and it is imperative that we maintain our independence and science-based approach.
Key Duties
- Fundraising activity – preparing compelling and bespoke proposals tailored to donor requirements, ensuring effective stewardship of charitable trust and foundation major gifts within CHEM Trust’s portfolio by building relationships and providing on-time reports and updates.
- Working cross-organisationally, to ensure relevant information is obtained from CHEM Trust’ team members in a timely fashion to report to funders in advance of deadlines.
- Timeline management – keeping an accurate track of the necessary reporting and application deadlines and ensuring these are communicated in good time to relevant team members.
- Developing relationships and networking – including excellent donor stewardship to existing funders and using events, meetings, talks and inspirational writing to help charitable trusts learn about CHEM Trust’s work and understand the difference we are making.
- Recording and maintaining accurate funding data, ensuring records are kept and effectively managed and that CHEM Trust’s fundraising team operates within GDPR.
- Good team working - daily interaction with the fundraising team, wider CHEM Trust team, funding partners and others, plus possible interaction with trustees.
- Leading on the writing of the annual report, tailoring it to be a key document that prospective funders can use to get a succinct overview of CHEM Trust’s vision, goals, and achievements.
To apply, please send us:
Your CV and supporting statement (2 sides maximum) explaining (with examples) how you meet each of the essential (and desirable if possible) skills as outlined in this job description.
Your CV or supporting statement should include the names and contact details of two references with knowledge of your work.
The deadline for applications is 11pm on Sunday 14 September 2025. We plan to interview shortlisted candidates on Wednesday 24 September 2025.
Unfortunately, we only have the capacity to contact shortlisted candidates.
CHEM Trust’s overarching aim is to prevent human-made chemicals from causing long term damage to wildlife or humans.

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ROLE
Head of Support Services (Interim)
REPORTING TO
Director of Frontline Services
START DATE
mid-September 2025
PURPOSE OF POSITION
This is a critical frontline leadership role that is responsible for the operation of the organisation’s homelessness and rough sleeping services at Anchor House.
You will provide operational leadership to support services managers and ensure compliance with organisational, contractual, local authority and legal regulations and requirements. You will ensure the quality of services is pushed to the highest standards possible, ensuring excellent outcomes for residents and a positive and high performing working environment for teams.
This role will also be accountable for building and maintenance of excellent relationships with external partners, commissioners, other key stakeholders for support services in the organisation.
RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES
Service Delivery
· Lead in setting organisational standards and performance targets across the support services that reflect contractual requirements and organisational standards.
· Actively promote and develop person centred practices based on a trauma informed approach and psychologically informed environment to working with residents with high support needs and challenging behaviour.
· Be accountable for the operational performance of the services, allocating resources strategically to ensure that key performance indicators are achieved and that action plans are in place where required to improve service performance.
· Promote accountability and co-production approaches with residents.
· Support with the creation and review of local and service wide policies and procedures.
· As part of the Frontline Services Leadership Team, ensure the support services team follow established Health & Safety and building management procedures
· Contribute, and when required, lead on the formation and review of local and service wide policies and procedures.
· Contribute to the Frontline Service’s Management On Call rota, providing support to frontline services outside of office hours.
Stakeholder Management
· Develop and maintain close relationships and working protocols with external partners and local authorities to enable the service to meet agreed objectives and improve service outcomes.
· Submit management information on a monthly and quarterly basis and produce other statistics and data as directed by the Director of Frontline Services.
· Responsible for good and effective liaison with outside agencies including the police, social services and other statutory and voluntary agencies and delegating this work where appropriate.
· Represent the organisation externally at forums, conferences and meetings.
· Contribute to the wider management team in frontline services to ensure good communication, coordination and consistency of practice, approach and development across the Directorate.
Business Planning and Project Management
· Drive business planning activities within contracts, ensuring relevant and challenging objective setting and ongoing performance tracking, developing turn around action plans as may be necessary
· Where agreed, project manage new services or service developments.
· Working closely with Finance Department to set, manage and monitor allocated budgets for income and expenditure for support services and to ensure that teams keep within set performance targets.
· To ensure that financial procedures are maintained at all times in accordance with organisational policies and procedures.
Managing and Developing People
· Creating an open and inclusive culture across the support services teams that reflects the organisation’s values.
· Developing performance targets and quality control measures for teams, and monitoring performance to ensure that these are met.
· Supporting managers and teams by setting clear objectives and holding individual supervisions regularly.
· Ensuring good communication across teams by holding team meetings regularly, and additional briefings as necessary.
· Inducting new managers and any other direct reports and planning the continuous professional development of existing managers through annual appraisals.
· Managing the workload of teams to ensure that adequate cover is provided at all times.
Safeguarding Lead
· To be the designated Safeguarding Lead for the organisation ensuring that it meets legal duties, keeping policy and practices up to date
· To actively promote an open and accountable approach across the organisation as a whole that achieves best practice and keeps the best interest of the residents central to our safeguarding practices.
General
· To attend meetings internally as and when necessary, for example, Directorate, Management and planning meetings.
· To undertake such other duties within the competence of the post holder which may be required from time to time.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Ideal attributes for meeting the needs of position and being an effective member of the wider Your Place team.
Experience
· Experience of working with vulnerable adults, including managing the provision of a safe operating environment in a relevant context
· Experience of leading, supervising and motivating managers of specialist service delivery teams in either a supported housing, advice, homelessness, care or other relevant environment
· Experience of case management and delivering best practice around; needs assessments, high quality personalised support or advice services to vulnerable adults, including people with high support needs
· Experience of contract management with stakeholders
· Experience of project management and mobilisation of new services or developing existing services
Skills & knowledge
· Knowledge and understanding of the housing and support needs of single people who experience homelessness and rough sleeping, the benefit of move on and the ability to translate knowledge into good practice.
· Knowledge of the commercial and regulatory requirements of supported housing.
· Strengths based coaching skills.
Abilities
· Ability to interact at senior level with external stakeholders.
· Ability to work in a fast paced, high pressured environment, with multiple competing priorities and to quickly adapt to new situations.
· Ability to network, liaise, negotiating and influence effectively with outside agencies.
· Ability to undertake budget management, produce financial reports and collate and interpret financial and statistical information.
Personal qualities
· Demonstrates a commitment to the charitable purposes of Your Place.
· Self-sufficient and highly organised with the ability to accomplish goals according to deadlines, and a flexibility to juggle a variety of tasks.
· Excellent organisational skills.
· Strong communication and negotiation skills.
· Strong sense of responsibility and accountability.
· Awareness of own training and support needs.
Desirable criteria
· Educated to degree level or equivalent in adult social care or leadership and management.
Before starting this position, you’ll need to undergo a criminal record check by the Disclosure and Barring Service. You must be entitled to work in the UK.
Our mission to solve homelessness in east London, one person at a time!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Senior Copywriting Officer
£34,300 - £37,300 per year
Permanent, full-time (37.5 hours per week)
Hybrid working with regular travel to our London Bridge Office
What the job involves
We’re looking for a brilliant and proactive Senior Copywriting Officer to lead the creation of compelling written content that engages our audiences, strengthens our brand voice, and helps raise vital funds to support men with, or at risk of, prostate cancer.
As our in-house copywriting expert, you’ll help shape messaging and creative direction for products and campaigns and play a key role in shaping our tone of voice across all communication. You’ll review and edit content, support colleagues to build their confidence and capability, and ensure everything we publish is clear, consistent and impactful.
You’ll take the lead on developing content and writing for key long-form products – including our supporter magazine, impact report and direct marketing appeals – transforming briefs into emotionally resonant, insight-led copy that drives supporter action across both print and digital channels.
What we want from you
We’re looking for someone with expert copywriting skills, a sharp eye for detail, and a supportive, solutions-focused mindset. You’ll be passionate about using words to make a difference, and versatile in writing for a wide range of audiences and formats.
You’ll bring a strong track record in crafting persuasive, emotionally compelling long-form copy, particularly for fundraising and direct marketing, along with excellent editing skills and a deep understanding of tone of voice and audience needs.
Bringing a forward-thinking approach, you’re confident using AI to support creativity and curious about how it can strengthen human-led writing processes and scale impact.
You’ll be calm under pressure and able to manage multiple priorities with confidence and clarity. A natural communicator, you’ll collaborate effectively with colleagues across the organisation, explain complex ideas simply, and be comfortable coaching others to strengthen their writing skills.
Why work with us?
Every man needs to know about the most common cancer in men – prostate cancer. It’s a real and present danger that takes over 12,000 of our dads, grandads, brothers and friends each year.
Prostate Cancer UK is the largest men’s health charity in the UK. We have a simple ambition – to stop prostate cancer damaging lives. We invest millions in research to revolutionise testing, treatment and care. We’re blazing a trail to a screening programme that could save thousands of lives with regular, accurate tests for all men at risk. And we work tirelessly to spread the word about risk and offer specialist support to people living with the disease.
Work with us and you’ll see your efforts pay off as we give men and their families the power to navigate prostate cancer.
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
At Prostate Cancer UK we’re committed to righting health inequalities across the UK, starting with those faced by Black men. This includes ground-breaking research into Black men's risk and working with communities directly to overcome barriers to the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer. To make this happen, we're dedicated to being an inclusive, proactive organisation, as we strive to be Allies to Black communities. We’ll achieve this by advocating and working alongside those communities to promote change. We're also working to be Allies to each other, not only protected groups. In 2024, we launched our New Allyship Training Programme. All colleagues at Prostate Cancer UK will be trained to act and identify as an Ally.
We've also signed Business in the Communities Race at Work Charter, as a dedication to our Black health equity work and wider EDI priorities. As a signatory, we're responsible and accountable for driving positive change.
Ways of working
Our hybrid working approach combines the best of flexible working – a positive work/life balance, inclusive and accessible platforms, and online information at our fingertips.
Next steps
More information on what we offer, as well as the role, can be found on our vacancies page, via the link. Please download our job profile document (job description) with our ‘How to apply’ section sharing the key points to refer to in your application and to apply.
The closing date is Sunday 31st August 2025. Applications must be submitted by 23:45 UK time.
Interviews: By arrangement. Currently scheduled for Thursday 11th and Monday 15th September.
Prostate Cancer UK is a registered charity in England and Wales (1005541) and in Scotland (SC039332). Registered company number 02653887.
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PR and Communucations Manager
Responsible to: Head of Fundraising and Communications
Hours: 35 hous per week
Location: Hybrid working, home and office based - Amersham, Buckinghamshire
Job Description
We’re looking for a dynamic and imaginative communications professional to help raise the profile of Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity, drive engagement and expand our reach and influence. You’ll share the extraordinary impact of our Roald Dahl Nurses, capturing and telling powerful stories of seriously ill children and their families in ways that inspire, engage, and drive action.
From securing local and national media coverage to building authentic relationships with celebrity supporters, you’ll use your creativity and energy to keep our profile high and our mission front and centre.
The PR and Communications Manager will explore innovative methods to promote the brand and its activities to the right audiences through targeted campaigns, significantly contributing to the fundraising efforts of the organisation. You will be working as part of a collaborative and supportive Fundraising and Communications Team, working closely with the Brand and Marketing Manager and Director of Fundraising and Communications.
If you have the skills and experience described and have a passion for making life better for seriously ill children, we’d love to hear from you.
Responsibilities to Include:
PR & Media
· Enhance the charity’s profile among targeted audiences through strategic PR activities and diverse media channels, both B2C and B2B.
· Proactively cultivate, build and maintain relationships with media partners at local, regional, and national levels in both trade and consumer media, including print, online, and broadcast platforms, as well as with individual journalists.
· Write compelling and clear press releases, blogs, articles, and statements to effectively communicate our messages.
· Respond promptly to press enquiries for comments, views, and supporting information, and maximise opportunities for further engagement on relevant topics.
· Support the fundraising team by highlighting partner stories, managing PR efforts, and supporting events.
· Lead the pursuit of media-related funding opportunities, such as The Times and Sunday Times Christmas Appeal and corporate opportunities like BGC and ICAP days.
· Manage nominations for relevant awards to gain recognition and support for the charity.
· Pursue and implement strategic media partnerships to enhance visibility and outreach.
· Work with the Chief Executive to liaise with Her Majesty, The Queen’s press office when applicable, particularly on key events
Content Creation & Storytelling
· Gather and write compelling stories to share our impact with funders, supporters and media through interviews our families, ensuring brand compliance and accessibility.
· Ensure consent is obtained and materials are stored securely in line with GDPR and privacy policy.
Celebrity and Talent Management
· Strategically manage our ambassador programme, keeping our mission prominent and visible, including securing new patrons and ambassadors
· Build authentic relationships with a network of celebrities and influencers to champion our cause.
· Create memorable moments and engaging content with famous supporters that resonate with audiences.
· Ensure our values and vision are highlighted in every celebrity collaboration.
Communications
· Develop, implement, and manage a comprehensive Communications plan that aligns with our mission and goals and marketing and brand work, maximising the impact of planned activities
· Ensure our story is told in the most compelling way by collaborating with our Programmes team, Roald Dahl Nurses, and their patients and families to create evidence-based, impactful case stories, imagery, videos, and films.
· Create and deliver both long-term and annual communications strategies, addressing local, regional, and national activities.
· Handle crisis communications professionally and efficiently, maintaining the charity’s reputation.
· Work collaboratively with internal teams and external partners (including funders) to ensure consistent and effective communication across all channels.
· Track and evaluate the effectiveness of communications activities and campaigns, providing regular reports and insights to senior management.
· Work with Director of Fundraising and Communications and Brand and Marketing manager to lead the creation, development, and implementation of impactful awareness and fundraising campaigns that amplify our messages, expand our reach, drive growth, and maximise income generation
· Forge partnerships with key stakeholders, including media, to extend the reach of our campaigns.
· Develop and manage effective relationships with relevant internal and external stakeholders, including supporters and trustees, media, other charities, companies, and healthcare professionals.
Teamwork & Administration
· Analyse communications quarterly, preparing information for the trustee sub-committees with up-to-date coverage examples to share with the team and Board.
· Monitor and share relevant charity and media with the wider team and Trustees
· Keep shared drive and CRM (Beacon) records up to date.
· Participate in team meetings across fundraising, programmes, and communications.
Other Information
This job description helps the post holder to understand their main duties. It is not exhaustive, and the role’s duties may change from time to time, in discussion with the post holder and consistent with the level of responsibility appropriate to the grade of the post.
- The post holder will be required to travel within the UK, for example to visit with partners or to attend meetings in other parts of the country. This may occasionally require overnight stays.
- The post holder may also be required to undertake occasional evening and weekend work when, for example, to meet with families, attend events or need to meet with partners. There is flexibility with hours during the working week in acknowledgment of this.
- Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Confirmation of appointment will be subject to a satisfactory standard Disclosure and Barring Service check.
- The appointment is subject to the satisfactory completion of a probation period.
- Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity is committed to achieving the highest standards of service and employment practice. We give equal opportunity to everyone, regardless of background. While our offices are not currently accessible for people with significant mobility difficulties, we will make all reasonable adjustments to allow the most suitable candidate to perform their role effectively.
- The post holder will have the right to work in the UK.
Harris Hill is delighted to be working with a respected housing and support provider to recruit a Community Support Officer to support residents with complex needs.
Salary: £30,651.59
Location: Fulham base, with some travel
Contract: 1 year FTC
In this frontline role, you’ll help tenants sustain their independence, connect with their community, and access essential services. Acting as lead keyworker, you’ll coordinate support with external agencies, provide practical advice, and promote wellbeing.
Key responsibilities:
- Develop and review personalised support plans.
- Link residents with mental health, substance misuse, and other specialist services.
- Encourage community participation through activities and partnerships.
- Assist with housing matters, including benefits advice.
- Maintain accurate records in line with safeguarding and health and safety policies.
You’ll bring:
- Experience supporting vulnerable adults (e.g. homelessness, mental health, disability).
- Knowledge of supported housing and housing benefits.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- A passion for promoting independence and dignity.
For more information, please submit your CV to .
Please note, CVs are being reviewed on a rolling basis, and only successful applicants will be contacted with more information.
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
Principal responsibilities:
1. To develop, deliver and provide a range of IAA and community wellbeing activities and services, to meet the needs of people mental health problems
2. Provide IAA and community well-being services that comply with relevant legislation particularly social services and well-being (Wales closed) act 2014
3. Promote early detection and early resolution, so that concerns and problems are put right quickly and effectively
4. Contributes towards preventing the development of people's need for care and support
Expectations
1. Maintain confidentiality at all times
2. To attend a contribute to the Mind in Gwent’s supervision and appraisal process
3. To attend, and contribute to, Mind in Gwent’s team meetings and annual planning meetings and other meetings as necessary
4. To attend and contribute to Mind in Gwent’s staff training as required
5. To abide by all of Mind in Gwent’s policies
6. To contribute to a positive and supportive working environment
7. To contribute to making Mind in Gwent a greener workplace
8. To uphold the values of Mind in Gwent and be a champion for Mind in Gwent at all times
9. To support and contribute to our overall aim of the participation of people with experience of mental health problems
10. This post is based in Newport and at times the post holder may be required to provide services at weekends and in the evenings as well as from other Mind in Gwent sites, then use of partner or community organizations, as well as to provide cover for other staff and services.
We believe no one should have to face a mental health problem alone. We’re here for you. Today. Now.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
PCS is looking for an experienced and motivational people manager to lead our Member Response Team in maintaining high standards of service to our members.
With experience of managing CRM systems in a service-focused environment, the Member Response Team Manager will value effective processes and clear communication, supporting operational managers in understanding and delivering new and ongoing initiatives.
Project management is key, as the Member Response Team Manager will coordinate multiple workstreams and ensure timely, efficient implementation.
Salary and Location
- Band 4, London Spine points 27-23
- Starting salary: £51,759 p.a. rising to £58,877 p.a. in annual increments
- PCS Clapham
Successful candidates for the Member Response Team Manager will be able to demonstrate:
- Management of CRM systems, functions and applications
- Effective people management and development skills
- Ability to manage projects with successful time and budget management
The main duties of the Member Response Team Manager role include:
- Managing a team across three hybrid sites, to deliver excellent service to our members
- Managing the administration of the democratic processes
- Developing and delivering an agile, project-based approach to implement digital technologies and systems that enhance member service
- Preparing reports and analysis on service quality metrics
An ability to lead on the continued use of digital tools to support team collaboration and improve administrative processes, including telephony, omni-channel systems, case management, and knowledge platforms is an essential requirement for a successful Member Response Team Manager.
The role of Member Response Team Manager offers hybrid working with flexibility to work from home outside of peak periods. Due to key operational and democratic activities, the Member Response Team Manager will be required to attend the office daily from February to April each year and additional periods throughout the year. Outside of this period, hybrid flexibility will apply in line with team needs and organisational policy.
Closing date: at 12 midday on Wednesday 27 August 2025.
Interviews will be held in person: Thursday 18 September 2025
About PCS
PCS is the Public and Commercial Services Union, representing many thousands of members working in the civil service and related areas.
Employer Benefits
You will have access to a generous package of staff benefits including
- flexible working (including hybrid working)
- childcare and family support
- generous maternity/paternity leave
- 32 days leave and Christmas closure
- pension scheme
- employee assistance programme
Learning and Development
The union offers a wide range of learning and development opportunities. We will work with you to support your continued professional development.
PCS Recruiting Process
We use CVMinder to manage all recruitment activities. It helps us to maintain our commitment to equality and diversity by ensuring that we are fair and compliant with our recruiting practices.
Applications must be received by the closing date and time specified.
Candidates invited for interview are required to make themselves available on the date/s specified. Interview dates cannot be changed to accommodate candidates who are unavailable to attend on the specified date.
- CVs will not be accepted. Please see the job description/person specification and follow the application process.
- PCS is working towards equal opportunities and is positive about disabled people.
- All posts can be considered on a full-time, part-time or job share basis.
Please view our guidance for applicants.
JOB DESCRIPTION: MEMBER RESPONSE TEAM MANAGER
Ref: 0925
Grade: Band 4, London
Salary
London Spine points 27-23
London Starting salary £51,759 p.a. rising to £58,877 p.a.
Location: PCS Clapham
Purpose of the job:
To manage the day to operation of the Member Response Team focusing on maintaining a strong relationship with members by addressing their needs and ensuring a positive experience.
Responsible to: Head of Member Response Team
Responsible for: Member Response Team Leaders
Contacts
External:
PCS Members, elected officials and potential members. Employers, TUC, Members of other trade unions and related bodies.
Internal:
PCS staff and managers across Regional and National Hubs and HQ Departments.
Main duties and responsibilities
1. Key areas
- Manage the merged team responsible for membership, data, subscriptions, and call handling, ensuring efficient daily staffing across three hybrid sites.
- Establish and maintain standards for call handling, member service and the online knowledge centre and admin case referrals with other support centre manager
- Develop and implement digital projects to enhance member services, regularly providing updates on progress and outcomes.
- Oversee member service processes, providing periodic reports on service quality metrics and improvement initiatives
- Assist in execute member retention and engagement strategies, presenting results and recommendations
- Regularly assess service prices and providers, propose cost-saving changes, and leverage new technologies and methods to reduce expenses while adhering to budget and policy constraints
- Oversee end-to-end project management, including planning, execution, and delivery, ensuring projects are completed on time, within scope, and on budget.
2. People Management
- Manage work allocation and workflow, future planning and support for team and line manager
- Motivate and manage individuals and the team as a whole to provide a high standard of service
- Check work standards and maintain consistent quality of delegated tasks
- Seek to continuously improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the team
- Through induction, the appraisal system and one-to-ones, identify staff training and development needs, train or organise formal/informal training
- Proactively promote diversity issues in line with the wider PCS approach
- Apply the staff conduct policies as and when required e.g. discipline, grievance, capability, dignity at work and IT security policies
- Provide advice and deal with complex issues related to staff management including disciplinary or grievance
- Ensure that the health, safety and welfare of staff is maintained and improved, in accordance with PCS and statutory policies
- Deputise for Line Manager when required
3. Systems and Budget Management
- Manage the development and effective use of office systems, ensuring staff are properly trained, consistently apply best practices, and follow standardised procedures across the organisation.
- Recommend and guide the design, implementation, and operation of new systems, ensuring alignment with broader PCS policies such as health and safety and data security.
- Establish statistical systems to generate and analyse reports, including membership, equality statistics, budget, job tracking, and case management.
- Build knowledge of the PCS membership database, its functions, and related applications, collaborating with the PCS Operations manager to address issues and implement improvements as needed.
- Participate and input information into PCS planning and budgeting processes
- Administration of democratic processes
- Manage delegated budgets in accordance with the Unions overall financial policies and procedures, regularly reviewing service prices and providers ensuring services are delivered within the agreed budgets making proposals for savings, and using changing technologies and methods to reduce costs, wherever possible
4. Team Working
- Proactively promote team working
- Initiate, organise, lead and participate in team meetings as appropriate
- Maintain high levels of confidentiality of sensitive issues at all times
- Provide assistance as required to team members
5. Communication
- Formulate and deploy long-term strategic plans for acquiring and enabling efficient and cost-effective information processing and communication technologies
- Draft complex communications including briefs and reports
6. Equality
- Committed to equality, with an understanding of the Equality Act 2010
7. General
- At all times, implement and promote the PCSs Equal Opportunities Policy
- Take due and reasonable care of self and others in respect of Health & Safety at Work
- Participate in appraisal, training and development systems
- Act in a manner that enhances the work of the PCS and its overall public image
- Staff at this grade may be assigned or transferred to posts within grade. A training & development programme will be provided to assist with this, where required
- Such other duties that may reasonably be required and that are within the level of the responsibility of this post
- Willingness to work outside normal office hours and locations on occasion
Person Specification: MEMBER RESPONSE TEAM MANAGER
Ref: 0925
Date: August 2025
Location: London
ESSENTIAL FACTORS
EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum 3 years experience in people management including induction, work allocation, training, appraisal and conduct in a multi-site environment
- Managing and developing call handling and customer service systems and procedures
- Budget management
TRAINING (including continuous professional development)
- Evidence of ongoing training and continuing professional development
- Commitment to participation in appraisal and development review process
- Commitment to undertake job-related training
- Commitment to staff development
KNOWLEDGE
- CRM systems (such as Salesforce), functions and application
- Understanding of Data Protection legislation
- Knowledge and understanding of trade unions, membership and retention Impact and use of Digital and IT
SKILLS
- Ability to build and co-ordinate teams and networks
- Ability to communicate effectively using written and oral channels, including reports and presentations, with a variety of audiences
- Skilled in prioritising, time management, and project delivery
- Effective decision-making and problem-solving abilities
- Proficient in ICT and data analysis to support informed decisions
OTHER
- Commitment to the application of Equal Opportunities policies and practises within the workplace
- Understanding of own role in maintaining legal compliances within PCS (e.g. data protection; health and safety)
- Flexible approach to work and willing to work outside of normal office hours and location on occasions
- Willingness to undertake travel associated with managing staff across three locations
Location: Home Based, United Kingdom
Group: Social Impact
Vacancy type: Permanent
35 hours per week
£50,000 - £55,000 per annum / pro rata (plus allowances)
Remote
The Children's Society has been helping children and young people in this country for over 130 years. We run local services that support children when they are at their most vulnerable and in desperate need of help. We're there for children, every step of the way.
This role sits within our Social Impact Group and you will work closely with the Director of Philanthropy & Partnerships, AD of Philanthropy (Major Gifts), Major Appeal Programme Director, Executive Director Social Impact and senior leaders at all levels to identify and access new and existing networks of wealth, opportunity and influence.
Our step-change in impact with children will be achieved by a step-change in our philanthropy & partnerships: as a Senior Major Gifts Manager, you'll play a crucial role in this transformation through strategic development and personal leadership of a substantial portfolio of major donors that contribute significant gifts and support
In order to be successful in this role, you must have:
-Substantial track record personally securing significant partnerships with major supporters
-Experience leading on developing major account portfolio management, proposal preparation and effective cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of major donors
-Strong communication skills including presentation, negotiation, influencing and writing skills with ability to build relationships across a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders
-Knowledge of legal, regulatory and ethical environment of major gift fundraising
The Children's Society runs over 100 local services that help thousands of young people who desperately need our support, and we campaign to get laws and policies changed to make children's lives happier and safer.
Every day we're changing the lives of children in this country for the better - and with your help, tomorrow we can be there for even more.
The Children's Society is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services.
The closing date for applications is midnight on 8th September 2025.
Main purpose of post
The main purpose of the Grant Giving Coordinator is to lead the efficient and
transparent administration of the charity’s grant-making programmes, ensuring
that financial support is delivered to partner organisations in line with the
charity’s mission to improve the lives of those affected by cancer.
The role is responsible for managing the full grant cycle—from application and
assessment to decision-making, monitoring, and reporting. The Grant Giving
Coordinator plays a key role in supporting applicants throughout the process,
maintaining accurate records, tracking impact, and ensuring that all activity
complies with internal policies, governance requirements, and charitable
objectives.
By coordinating funding processes that are accessible, accountable, and
outcomes-focused, this role helps to ensure that the charity’s resources are used
effectively to support cancer patients and their communities across the region.
Key Responsibilities
Grant Programme Management
Coordinate the end-to-end grant cycle, including application
management, eligibility checks, panel support, and award notifications.
Maintain and update grant guidelines, application forms, and supporting
materials.
Manage the grant database, ensuring accurate records of applications,
awards, reporting deadlines, and impact data.
Respond to enquiries from individuals, and organisations applying for
funding.
Assessment & Reporting
Assist in assessing applications against published criteria, and prepare
summaries and recommendations for grant panels or decision-makers.
Monitor grant reporting deadlines and ensure grantees submit required
information.
Support the evaluation of grant outcomes, including gathering feedback
and reporting on impact to internal and external stakeholders.
Governance & Compliance
Ensure the grant-making process aligns with the charity’s policies,
funding priorities, and charitable objectives.
Maintain confidentiality, data protection, and ethical standards
throughout all grant-giving activities.
Prepare reports for internal teams, funders, and the Board as required.
Stakeholder Engagement
Build strong, supportive relationships with grant applicants and
recipients.
Work with communications and fundraising teams to share impact
stories and promote funding opportunities.
Support collaborative funding or partnership initiatives as needed.
Who you are
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Grant-Giving Coordinator to manage
and administer our charitable grants programme. This key role will ensure that
funding is distributed efficiently, transparently, and in line with the charity’s
objectives. You will be the first point of contact for applicants, manage the grant
application process, support monitoring and evaluation of funded activities, and help
report on the impact of our giving. This is a rewarding opportunity to be part of a
team that directly improves the lives of local people affected by cancer.
About you:
You will enjoy managing external and internal relationships
You will have excellent communication skills (both written and oral)
Be detailed-oriented and enjoy working to clear and transparent processes
Able to manage your own workload and priorities to agreed deadlines
Enjoy showing the public the positive impact of our grant-giving work on the
lives of local people
Act as an ambassador for Weston Park Cancer Charity, reflecting the objectives
and values, and to always work in the best interests of the charity.
Support and encourage harmonious internal and external working
relationships
Make a positive contribution in delivering the charity’s strategy and raising the
profile of Weston Park Cancer Charity
How to apply
Closing date: Sunday 14th September @11.59pm
Interview date: Thursday 25th September
Application format: Please send a CV and covering note demonstrating that you
have read the job description / person specification and how
you meet the essential and (where relevant) desirable criteria
for this role. This can include skills, training, membership of
professional bodies and experience. The covering note will
form a key part of the recruitment process and you should
demonstrate your suitability for the role in no more than one
page.
Weston Park Cancer Charity is committed to promoting
equality of opportunity and values diversity of culture among
our staff. All applications are anonymised as part of the
selection process, so please do not forward any documents in
PDF format.
Your new company
Join a leading not-for-profit organisation committed to long-term financial sustainability and strategic growth. With a strong social purpose and a collaborative culture, this organisation plays a vital role in supporting communities across the UK. You'll be part of a forward-thinking finance team that values innovation, inclusivity, and customer-driven service.
Your new role
As a Senior Financial Analyst, you will lead and coordinate the financial planning process, owning the annual financial plan. You'll ensure that economic and operational assumptions are robust, aligned with strategic objectives, and reconciled across all financial statements. This role also supports regulatory reporting, rating agency presentations, and M&A analysis.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading the annual financial planning cycle and preparing Board-level reports.
- Developing and challenging financial assumptions with divisional heads.
- Managing stress testing models.
- Owning the financial model and ensuring alignment across finance teams.
- Supporting regulatory submissions and responding to queries.
- Providing strategic analysis for internal committees and external stakeholders.
- Line managing financial analyst and fostering a collaborative team environment.
What you'll need to succeed
- A full accountancy qualification is essential (ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent).
- Strong experience in financial reporting, forecasting, and compliance-ideally within housing or the not-for-profit sector.
- Advanced analytical skills and proficiency in financial modelling tools.
- Excellent communication skills to engage stakeholders across all levels.
- Commercial awareness and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
What you'll get in return
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
- Hybrid working model with flexibility to work from home and in a central London office. Expectation of two days in the office each week.
- c.£70,000 salary depending on experience.
- Generous benefits package.
What you need to do now
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Interim Head of Media
Contract: 6 Months Fixed term contract, Full time, 35 hours per week
Location: London, UK
UK hybrid working – a minimum of 40 % of working time is spent face-to-face (London office, external meetings or travel).
60/40 hybrid working at WaterAid means roughly three days wherever you work best and two days together in person.
Salary: £68,888 - £72,514 per annum with excellent benefits.
Change starts with water. Change starts with you.
Every day, millions of people live without clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene. WaterAid exists to change that – for everyone, everywhere. Join us, and your energy will help unlock people’s potential and create a fairer future.
About WaterAid
We’re a global federation driven by one vision: a world where everyone, everywhere has clean water, sanitation and hygiene by 2030. Powered by our values of Respect, Accountability, Courage, Collaboration, Integrity and Innovation, we work alongside communities, partners and supporters to make change happen.
About the team
The Media team strategically leads on both proactive and reactive media, supporting WaterAid’s fundraising, partnerships, brand awareness and political influencing & systems change strategic priorities. The team are responsible for outreach to a range of media in the UK and globally – across traditional, consumer and digital.
The team works with Country Programmes and work on global media outreach with WaterAid Member Offices, operate a 24/7 media hotline and manages areas of reputational risk.
The Media Team consists primarily of 4 functions – News, PR, Celebrity Ambassador, and Global News. The Interim role would manage a team of 11 people and three direct line reports. The Celebrity Ambassador function sits within the team but line management of the Celebrity & Influencer Lead is with the Global & UK Director of Communications.
About the role
organisation. Bringing together the diciplines of news and PR, to drive brand awareness and action to bring water to the top of the UK and global media agenda.
As Interim you will lead and work with the Media team to explore and encourage new approaches including how we further maximise the digital media landscape.
The role is pivotal in working with key stakeholders across the organisation in fundraising, global adcoacy and campaigns, and the Communications leadership team, to ensure media strategies are not only aligned and integrated with strategic fundraising engagement and advocacy priorities – but also bold and innovative.
In this role, you will:
- Champion, inspire and lead a high-performing, highly motivated team.
- Line management of the Senior News Manager, Senior PR Manager and Global Media Specialist.
- Management of the Media Team budget, ensuring budget is being used for greatest impact.
- Ensure that media work is strategic, helping to build engagement amongst target audiences and aligned to organisational objectives specifically to amplify our advocacy, influencing and fundraising goals. Set and review performance against agreed indicators in order to measure impact.
- Lead the team to continue to build a reactive and opportunistic media presence by seizing media opportunities, generating stories and news angles, and creating timely, impactful, appropriate responses to drive relevance of WaterAid within target audiences.
- Build and maintain relationships with key journalists and target media, helping bring the water and sanitation crisis to a wider audience and establishing WaterAid as the sector leader in this area.
- Grow the capabilities and approach to digital PR within the team.
- Work collaboratively with the Communications Senior Management Team to set and ensure clarity on roles and responsibilities of the Media team, to foster an integrated approach.
- Work closely with colleagues across the WaterAid family (country programmes in particular) to advise and support on media work when required.
To be successful, you will need:
Essential skills
- Experience of leading, managing and motivating a Media team.
- Experienced manager of people with proven ability to manage and motivate others.
- Track record of designing and delivering influential and impactful media campaigns that achieve coverage in international, national, regional, trade and online media.
- Excellent news sense and an understanding of what makes a good story for different types of media and audiences.
- Understanding of the role that media can play in shaping the political and public policy agenda, and experience of working in this critically important area.
- Strong understanding of international development communications, marketing, fundraising and advocacy activities and how media activity fits with these and can complement and advance them.
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills with the ability to build partnerships with key stakeholders and influence at senior levels.
- Strong relationship builder and experience of working to deliver to multiple teams’ objectives; ability to prioritise and drive integration and alignment between activities
Desirable skills
- Experience of working across the communications mix more broadly.
- Experience in digital PR and managing this aspect within a team.
- Understanding of how AI can be used in the media landscape.
Closing date: Applications will close 12:00 PM UK time on 25th August 2025.
How to apply: Click Apply to complete the pre-screening questions and upload your CV.
Can I use Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology in my application? At WaterAid, we strongly advise against using AI technology at any stage of the recruitment process. Our goal is to ensure a fair and transparent process that provides every applicant with an equal opportunity to succeed. We value hearing about your unique experiences and perspectives in your application, and, if shortlisted, during the interview as well.
Preemployment screening: To apply for this role, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the respective country. All pre-employment checks will be carried out according to local law and WaterAid’s Safer Recruitment policy. All UK based roles require a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Benefits
- 36 days’ holiday (including 8 Bank Holidays)
- Option to buy an extra 5 days’ annual leave
- Employer pension contribution up to 10 %
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
- Season ticket loan
- Free annual eye tests
- ‘Give as you Earn’ charitable giving scheme
- Enhanced parental leave (maternity, adoption/surrogacy, shared parental and paternity)
- Sabbaticals
- One paid volunteer day each year
Our Global Commitment:
Our People Promise
We will work with passion and focus to make sure everyone everywhere has clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene. WaterAid is a place of purpose – where people have a real commitment and shared responsibility for the impact we have. We are a global community with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, motivated by inspiring, stimulating work. We are determined to be a place where people feel safe and able to contribute their voice and truly live our values.
Equal Opportunities
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, beliefs, customs, traditions, ways of life and status. This includes, but is not limited to, race, ethnicity, caste, colour, gender, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth, disability status, neurodiversity, age, marital and family status, sexual orientation and gender identity, health status, place of residence, economic and social situation.
Safeguarding
We are committed to protecting everyone we come into contact with. We have a zero- tolerance approach to abuse of power, privilege or trust across our global work, and to any form of inappropriate behaviour, discrimination, abuse, bullying, harassment, or exploitation. Safeguarding the people and communities we work with, our staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks (which can include counterterrorism, safeguarding and criminal records checks).
Together, we’ll change the world through water.
Join us and be part of the change !
Our vision is a world where everyone, everywhere has sustainable and safe water, sanitation and hygiene.





An established UK university is seeking a proactive and collaborative Finance Business Partner to join its Finance team on a temporary basis to cover maternity leave.
This is a critical role, providing professional financial advice and support to senior stakeholders across the institution, helping them to plan, manage, and deliver their objectives effectively.
Key Responsibilities
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Partner with academic and professional service leaders, providing financial analysis, insight, and advice to support strategic and operational decisions.
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Lead on budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting for designated departments.
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Support the production of accurate and timely financial information, ensuring compliance with internal policies and sector regulations.
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Act as a link between central finance and budget holders, ensuring clear communication and a culture of financial accountability.
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Contribute to process improvements and the continuous development of financial systems and reporting tools.
The Ideal Candidate:
The successful candidate will be a fully qualified accountant with a proven track record in finance business partnering and analysis. They will bring strong analytical skills, excellent communication, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Previous experience within higher education, charities, or other complex organisations would be advantageous.
This role falls inside IR35 and offers flexible office-based and remote working practices.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Service Manager
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Job Title: Service Manager
Location: Royal Borough Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC)
Salary: £38,700
Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 09:00 - 17:00. Onsite face to face service, with flexibility around these hours required. All managers, including this position will take part in the out of hours on call duty.
As a note, this is one of two positions. This position is a permanent post, and we also have a 12 month fixed term contract opportunity live via Job ID 268355
About the Service Manager Role
We have an exciting opportunity, perfect for you if you are looking to take the next step in your career within a supported housing service! This is a great opportunity for current deputy service managers, or experienced support workers (and/or equivalent) looking for that next step!
We're looking for a natural leader, someone with experience in supporting people who have struggled with homelessness, substance use, mental health, and/or offending backgrounds. You will be confident in your experience and knowledge and be able to use this to support and lead your team to feel empowered within their roles so they can deliver a seamless and supportive service to our residents to overcome their own personal challenges, and to achieve their personal goals and milestones.
You will have a passion for what we do, and an understanding of the multiple needs that our residents may have, and able to provide a solutions based approach in your work. This role is perfect for someone who is determined, takes pride in their work, and is able to motivate a diverse team. The role includes:
- Leading and motivating a team to deliver high-quality care and support
- Managing complex situations and driving service improvements
- Support a team who directly support individuals in their recovery journey
- Working closely with other teams and organisations to ensure the right support is provided
- Risk Management, Information Management, and Case Recording
- Property and Housing Management
- Financial Management
What we're looking for in a Service Manager:
- Experience in supporting people who have multiple and complex needs including mental health, homelessness, substance use, offending backgrounds
- Experience in frontline, and now able to empower a team to deliver a seamless service
- Confident leadership skills and ability to inspire and motivate a team. While you’ll have support from management, this role requires someone who can take ownership and lead with confidence
- Confidence in using IT; we use various systems and software's so need someone who is confident in learning new IT skills and can navigate around computer systems
- Ability to drive the service forward and implement improvements
- Confidence in managing complex situations and making decisions
- Ability to work at pace, using initiative, making decisions, and proactiveness in your approach
- Alignment with our values of Ambition, Empowerment, Transparency, and Inclusivity
Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.
What we offer
- 25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service
- Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans
- Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling
- Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing
- Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card
- Life Assurance Scheme
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Annual Staff Awards
- Be part of an organisation which believes good care and support improves lives.
- Join an organisation with a mission to empower people who are marginalised by building powerful partnerships and creative solutions that bridge gaps in provision and aid recovery, reablement and resettlement.
We are committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI). We value and celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of all our employees. We have a team of ambassadors who are staff volunteers and actively support us in fortifying our organisational value of Inclusivity. SIG actively encourages applications from individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds, particularly lived experience; Naturally, we approach any emerging issues with empathy and sensitivity.
Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: Theory of Change Further details can be found on our website here: Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.
Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We are an inclusive employer and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details below.
Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our website.
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions.
Service Manager | Residential Manager | Homelessness | Complex Needs | Trauma-Informed Care | Psychologically Informed Environment (PIE) | Recovery and Rehabilitation | Independent Living | Person-Centred Support | Leadership and Management | Team Development.
Empowering independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital and off the streets
Nelson’s Journey, Norfolk’s leading child bereavement charity, is seeking an inspiring and focussed individual to join its fundraising and marketing team, responsible for raising funds required for the support of bereaved children and young people.
The successful candidate will work as part of a team developing and delivering fundraising and marketing projects, campaigns, and tasks to achieve income targets; and within the team will lead on supporting and growing individual and community based fundraising initiatives.
Duties include:
- Building relationships with local community groups, schools, and individuals to encourage fundraising
- Communicating with and supporting individual fundraisers and donors
- Representing the charity at events, giving talks, attending cheque presentations and strengthening engagement
- Delivering fundraising campaigns and activities for individuals and community groups, such as ‘Purple Picnics’, regular giving
- Managing online fundraising platforms such as JustGiving and maintaining accurate records on the charity’s CRM (Beacon)
- Ensuring promotional opportunities for individual and community fundraising initiatives, including through the charity’s social media content, website, emails, and digital platforms
Full-time and part-time applications are welcomed.
The post-holder will work as part of a team to drive an increase in fundraising income so that the charity can continue to set ambitious spending plans and look to its future growth. The post-holder will contribute to the overall objectives and workplans of the team.
This post is advertised at a salary range, with demonstration of higher income generating skills and/or experiences qualifying for the higher end of the range.
A willingness to work flexible hours and occasional weekends is required. Access to a vehicle is essential, for which the appropriate mileage rate will be paid. The post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The successful candidate must be committed to the safeguarding of children and young people. Right to Work in the UK will need to be established. We are an equal opportunities employer.
Nelson’s Journey offers generous annual leave entitlement of 26 days, in addition to bank holidays and public holidays (pro-rata for part-time).
The post is based in Little Plumstead, near Norwich.
For an application pack and further information including our Privacy Notice please visit our website.
Closing date for completed application forms: Tuesday 19 August, 23:59
Interview date: Thursday 28 August
We reserve the right to close a vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for posts.
Help us to bring back smiles to Norfolk’s bereaved children and young people, and download an application pack from our website for our application form.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC), one of the world’s leading NGOs, with a focus on responding to displacement, have been registered in Bangladesh since 2013. In 2017, in response to the Rohingya influx, DRC has been implementing integrated programmme which encompasses Economic Recovery, Site Management Support, Protection including Child Protection and GBV, Sheler/NFIs and Site Development, Disaster Preparedness and Response, Climate and environment in Rohingya camps, hosts and impacted communities.
POSITION PROFILE
DRC is seeking a highly qualified Protection Coordinator to lead and coordinate DRC’s overall protection activities in Bangladesh. DRC currently provides protection services for refugees and host communities in eight locations in Cox’s Bazar. Reporting to the Head of Programme for Bangladesh and Myanmar, the Protection Coordinator is responsible for leading Bangladesh country level protection analysis, strategy development and implementation, and has the overall technical responsibility for the Bangladesh Protection Programme to ensure quality programming and implementation. The coordinator will work closely with the protection team, and other coordinators and managers to provide evidence- and results-based integrated programming support. The role provides technical guidance on protection monitoring, case management, community-based protection, GBV programming, and protection advocacy. The coordinator will work with diverse teams, and external stakeholders such as UN agencies, I/NGOs and other partners, including representing DRC in relevant humanitarian coordination fora such as ISCG, Protection Sector (Cluster), sub-sectors, and Working Groups. The role contributes to programme development together with the Head of Programme (HoP), Area Manager, Programme Manager, Grants Manager and Protection Project Managers. The role will be part of the newly merged Bangladesh and Myanmar operation and will work closely with the Myanmar Protection Manager to identify synergies and learning opportunities.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Programme Strategy and Development
- Lead the contextual revision and roll out of the Bangladesh protection strategy, in consultation with the HoP and other team members.
- Lead the technical design and review of protection related concept notes, logical frameworks, budgets and full proposals in coordination with the HoP and area team.
- Map donor priorities within given sector and identify gaps and opportunities for protection programming.
- Lead on developing and strengthening methods and tools for protection analysis, including assessments and activity-based data collection, to inform evidence-based program design and implementation.
- Propose innovative project design ideas and explore their feasibility.
- Foster and ensure integration of Protection activities with other DRC sectors, particularly Economic Recovery.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge and understanding of the evolving context in Bangladesh and the specific dynamics impacting the protection environment.
- Maintain close working relationships with DRC Regional and HQ counterparts to ensure that DRC Bangladesh programmatic priorities align with and respond to regional and global priorities.
Programme Quality
- Ensure DRC’s protection programme in Bangladesh is relevant to the evolving context, in-line with global protection sector standards and DRC’s relevant guidance.
- Ensure protection programme quality and provide technical guidance/support to the protection team for timely protection deliverables, including ensuring quality monitoring, donor reporting, advocacy, policy notes and other protection reports.
- Ensure all Protection tools, SoPs and guidelines are regularly updated, provide sound and coordinated revision when needed, and ensure all relevant staff are trained and are implementing as per the standards.
- Provide oversight of technical aspects of protection staff’s work in ensuring quality implementation of protection activities, conducting regular missions to the service locations and engaging with teams on a regular basis.
- Develop strong collaborative approaches with all sector coordinators and managers to ensure that integrated, evidence based, relevant and agile programming is responsive to the needs of the displacement-affected people.
- Lead on the development, review, and inclusion of standards and guidance including KPIs related to gender, diversity, and inclusion as well as gender mainstreaming tools.
- Be the technical lead in a protection consortium, ensuring active coordination and collaboration and providing input to joint tools and reports.
- Review and finalise protection monitoring reports, and support teams with data processing and analysis.
- Strengthen protection data collection and management system, working closely with consortium partners, IM and MEAL ensuring all activities are appropriately monitored, evaluated and lessons shared.
- Act as the DRC Bangladesh focal point for PSEA, providing training and awareness raising, and be an active member of the PSEA network.
- Act as a reference point for other sectors’ colleagues for Protection Mainstreaming.
- Identify and assess potential local partners to work with in protection service delivery.
Representation and Advocacy
- Represent DRC in relevant coordination forums, including national-level protection cluster/sector, and technical groups, and provide high quality technical inputs to maintain DRC’s reputation as one of the leading protection actors in Bangladesh.
- As request by HoP, attend relevant donor meetings and respond to requests for information from external stakeholders and guide advocacy messaging on protection issues.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of protection issues and trends and share this information with donors, at coordination meetings, with all teams and senior management as appropriate.
- Support the advocacy coordinator with the development, implementation and monitoring of DRC’s advocacy priorities on protection.
- Provide high-quality analysis and lead the production of relevant analytical reports and policy/advocacy products.
- Identify opportunities for partnerships and develop collaborative relationships with local and national civil society actors towards achieving sustainable protection outcomes, in close collaboration with the Partnerships and Localisation Specialist.
Training and Capacity Building
- Oversee the development of harmonised job descriptions and structures for protection teams and support recruitment of technical protection staff.
- Identify technical gaps and support capacity building for protection teams, and contribute to setting performance objectives and performance appraisals of Protection Managers and Specialists.
- Organise and facilitate capacity-building plans for protection staff and local partners based on identified needs, including project management.
- Provide trainings and updates to staff members on protection mainstreaming and PSEA.
Accountability
- Ensure that DRC’s protection programming meets minimum standards, including on accountability to affected populations and is carried out in accordance with the Common Humanitarian Standards and Quality Management.
- Ensure adherence to DRC’s Age, Gender, and Diversity policy and AGD programmatic minimum standards.
- Ensure compliance with zero-tolerance to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse policy.
- Ensure documentation and consolidation of success stories, in coordination with DRC’s communications specialist, which can be communicated externally and to ensure that DRC is able to articulate and document relevant best practice.
- Ensure compliance with DRC guidelines and policies on HR, admin, finance, and supply chain in accordance with the Operational Handbook.
- Perform other relevant tasks as requested by and in discussion with the Head of Programme.
Safety
- Comply with all global and location-specific safety rules, policies, and procedures. Report safety incidents, near-misses and other relevant information to the safety team as shall be briefed during onboarding. Failure to adhere to these is a disciplinary offence while it may also leave the position holder, their colleagues and DRC, at risk.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES
- A minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience, technical knowledge, and significant experience working in refugee contexts delivering protection services to affected populations
- Strong knowledge of global protection sector standards in DRC’s core specialisations (protection monitoring, GBV prevention and response, child protection, protection case management (adult/non-GBV), community-based protection, legal aid, psychosocial support);
- Experience with Protection Information Management Systems including an understanding of conducting data collection within case management and community engagement activities. Strong experience in protection data analysis.
- Proven experience in capacity strengthening and mentoring of staff; strong cultural sensitivity and experience working with persons from various backgrounds.
- Demonstrated ability to think strategically, plan and manage own time effectively, prioritise and meet deadlines.
- Demonstrated experience in team management, including previous experience in the direct line management of staff.
- Ability to multi- task and oversee interventions in different field locations concurrently.
- Solid experience in project cycle management, including proposal writing, budget management and donor reporting.
- Proven experience of capacity building and training, including preparation of materials and facilitation, particularly on the topics of human rights, protection mainstreaming, community-based protection, protection monitoring, age, gender and diversity mainstreaming, PSEA, protection information dissemination.
- Excellent English writing ability and verbal skills for project proposals, reports, and communications.
- Knowledge and previous experience in the Rohingya refugee response in Bangladesh is desirable.
- Sound knowledge and experience of ECHO, Danida, GAC, FCDO, DFAT funds management is an asset.
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
- University or graduate degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, International Relations, Psychology, Social Work or other relevant fields.
LANGUAGES
- Full professional proficiency in English.
ALL EMPLOYEES ARE EXPECTED TO DEMONSTRATE DRC FIVE CORE COMPETENCIES
- Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
- Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
- Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
- Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.
- Demonstrating integrity: You act in line with DRC’s vision and values.
POSITION DETAILS
- Type of contract: Expatriate or National
- Employment Band: G1 (non-management)
- Start date: As soon as possible
- Duty station: Cox’s Bazar
- Closing Date for Application: 30 August 2025
APPLICATION PROCESS
- Applications must be submitted through the mentioned link on the page by clicking on Apply Button.
- All applicants must send a cover letter along with an updated CV (we encourage CV no longer than four pages) in English.
- Mentioning three referees' details of your present supervisor and HR along with past employment’s supervisor with CV.
Note: Applications sent by email will not be considered. In addition, DRC doesn’t charge any fee for any of its recruitment process & believes in equal opportunity in employment regardless.
If you have questions, you can visit our FAQ page.
For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website: www.drc.ngo.
Gender Equality: DRC is committed to achieving gender parity in staffing at all levels. In light of this, female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply to bridge the gender gap.
Equal Opportunities: DRC is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment based on mutual respect for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, disability status, religion, ethnic origin, colour, race, marital status, or other protected characteristics.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.