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Age UK is hiring! We're looking for a HR Advisor to provide expert support and guidance to managers and employees on a wide range of HR issues, ensuring compliance with employment legislation and best practices.
This role plays a key part in fostering a positive workplace culture that is aligned with our values, supporting employee relations and contributing to the development and implementation of HR policies and initiatives.
You will act as professional support for line managers within your areas, and across the charity, supporting them to drive performance and continuous improvement in our people practices.
Support the delivery of a customer focused HR service, including employee relations, recruitment, training, HR operations and payroll, employee wellbeing, culture, EDI and safeguarding.
We operate a hybrid-working model, a blend of home and office working. This role will include regular days working from our London office (minimum once per week) at One America Square (EC3N 2LB). Your travel costs to the London office are not covered by the charity.
Age UK internal grade: 6L
Last date for applications 2nd September 2025.
Must haves:
The below competencies will be assessed at the indicated stage of the recruitment process:
Application = A, Interview = I, Test = T, Presentation = P
Experience
- Demonstrable track record of advising on complex, high volume ER issues including sickness absence, disciplinaries and performance management. A, I
- Experience of working with field based or remotely based internal customers. A, I
- Experience of coaching and developing a diverse workforce. A, I
Skills and Knowledge
- Strong knowledge of employment law in practice and HR policy with the ability to provide pragmatic solutions. A, I
- Ability to communicate with all levels and handle sensitive matters and difficult cases. A, I
- Organised with ability to multitask. I
- Advanced communication skills. I
- Working towards CIPD or equivalent experience. A, I
Great to haves:
The below competencies will be assessed at the indicated stage of the recruitment process:
Application = A, Interview = I, Test = T, Presentation = P
Experience
- Experience of working with trade unions desirable. A, I
Skills and Knowledge
- Mediation trained. A, I
What we offer in return
- Competitive salary, 26 days annual leave + bank holidays + annual leave purchase scheme
- Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, health cashback plan and EAP
- Car Benefit Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loan
- Techscheme - buy any tech from Apple or Currys, up to £1000, and spread the cost over 12 months, interest free
- Blue Light Card Scheme
- You Did It Awards - recognition awards from £100-250.
Additional Information
Supporting statements and anonymisation
Candidates are expected to provide a supporting statement that explains how they meet the competencies annotated with an 'A' in the job description, to assess suitability for the position. Age UK acknowledges and accepts that AI may be used to support the application; we do expect candidates to personalise experience, knowledge and skills and failure to do so, may result in your application being rejected.
Please submit a Word version of your CV as it will be anonymised by our recruitment system when you apply for a role. Our system is unable to anonymise supporting statements and heavily formatted CVs. Please could you remove any personal information including your name before you upload to support our inclusive recruitment process. All equalities monitoring information is also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. Your name and address will only be known to us if invited for interview.
Equal opportunities & Disability Confident Scheme
Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. Age UK is a Disability Confident Scheme employer. Due to high numbers of applications received, Age UK reserves the right to limit the overall number of interviews offered, and therefore, it may not always be practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job.
Reasonable adjustments
Disabled job seekers can access reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All requests for reasonable adjustments are considered on a case-by-case basis, in collaboration with the disabled job seeker to best meet their needs, by contacting the Recruitment Team. Disability disclosures will be kept confidential and only shared on a need-to-know basis to support the implementation of adjustments. Disclosures will not be used to inform hiring decisions.
Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.
Age UK politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
For a full list of benefits please visit our website.
About the role
Are you someone who enjoys working with others and making a difference by supporting a dynamic team? If you're looking for a role where no two days are the same, with exposure to a range of different work and people, this opportunity at the Nuffield Trust could be perfect for you.
You may have prior experience in an administrative assistant role, perhaps in a policy communications, operations or stakeholder engagement team. More importantly, you will have logistical management skills; exceptional attention to detail; problem-solving abilities; and strong interpersonal skills. You'll need to smoothly manage competing priorities with flexibility, diligence, and a friendly demeanour.
This role presents an exciting chance for someone with these relevant skills to immerse themselves in the realm of public policy and research. If you're eager to develop your skills and grow in a supportive and dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply.
You’ll spend your time:
- Supporting the Communications & External Affairs Team by organising meetings, assisting with event planning, updating stakeholder databases and coordinating social media content with the Media & Public Affairs Manager
- Providing administrative assistance to the Director of Communications & External Affairs, including diary management and travel arrangements.
- Supporting the Operations Team with a range of administrative tasks including processing invoices, supporting recruitment and onboarding, maintaining IT archives and contributing to larger team projects as needed.
- Coordinating the Trust’s internal operating committees including risk steering, IT and data strategy groups.
We’d really like to meet you if you:
- Enjoy variety in your work and are adept at multitasking
- Work calmly under pressure and to tight deadlines.
- Demonstrate first-rate organisational skills and the ability to plan ahead and prioritise multiple tasks effectively in order to meet deadlines.
- Have strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office.
About us
The Nuffield Trust is an independent health think tank. We aim to improve the quality of health care and health policy in the UK by providing evidence-based research and policy analysis and informing and generating debate.
Benefits
The Trust offers a competitive benefits package including a defined contribution pension scheme (with 14% employer contribution), death in service insurance, and an Employee Assistance Programme. Eligible employees also have access to a number of other benefits including interest-free travel loans, a cycle to work scheme, and enhanced carers, maternity, paternity and parental leave and pay. We operate a hybrid working policy and flexible start/finish times around core hours of 10am to 3pm. Due to the nature of this role, we expect 50–60% attendance in the office (typically Tuesday-Thursday) to assist with relevant on-site activities.
Annual leave is 28 days per year. This rises to 30 days per year on completion of 5 years’ service with the Trust. All Annual leave is calculated pro rata for part time positions.
The Trust also encourages personal development and training programmes for all employees.
How to apply
To learn more about the role, please download a copy of the Candidate Brief.
To apply, please go to The Nuffield Trust Recruitment site and complete the online application process before midnight on Friday 12 September.
Please include a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role, highlighting in particular your experience of managing a large and varied workload from a range of colleagues and stakeholders.
When preparing your application, please bear the following in mind with respect to the use of AI. The Nuffield Trust values authenticity and wants to understand your unique experiences, perspective, and personality. We acknowledge that AI can be used to refine responses, but this should not replace your own thinking. It is your unique style and experiences that will make your application stand out.
Equal opportunities
The Nuffield Trust is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We wish to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and appointed solely on their suitability for the post irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.
The diversity monitoring questions in the application form are optional and will not be shared with the selection panel. The selection panel will only have access to your CV and your responses to the application questions.
Offers of employment will be conditional upon the receipt of two satisfactory references. Applicants must also have the right to work in the UK. For further information please visit the UKVI website.
Reasonable travel expenses to attend an interview can be claimed.
Strictly no agencies.
Evidence for better health care
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
This organisation is using Anonymous Recruitment to reduce bias in the first stages of the hiring process. Submit your application as normal and our system will anonymise it for you. Your personal information will be hidden until the recruiter contacts you.
Grants operations and data manager
Salary - £54,963 - £64,124 pro rata
Hours - Full-time / part-time (from 0.6FTE)
Benefits - Excellent package including 27 days annual leave + bank holidays
We believe that people’s sight matters and wish to strengthen our committed and passionate team by appointing a grants operations and data manager to join our grants and research team.
The grants operations and data manager is a newly created role, within Moorfields Eye Charity's grants and research team, to support, manage and develop grant funding operations. This is a really exciting time to join the team as this position will play a key role in the ongoing optimisation of the teams grants management system (Flexigrant, implemented 2024) and also the underpinning funding operations to support the delivery of our first grants strategy, due to be launched in early 2026.
We have ambitious plans. We have put into action a five-year business plan that is supporting our growth from raising and funding around £6 million annually to becoming a £10 million a year charity.
This is an exciting opportunity for the grants operations and data manager to bring passion and experience to our dedicated team, ensuring we have robust and effective processes to select and award the most impactful projects and programmes, and enable the monitoring of outputs, outcomes and impact.
Experience in grants management is essential and the successful candidate will be able to think creatively, plan, solve problems, and make effective decisions in a fast-paced environment.
About the role
You will be joining a supportive grants and research team who are committed to ensuring the charity has robust grant making mechanisms to determine best use of charitable funding together with monitoring and evaluating projects and programmes.
You will be involved in optimising the grants management system and funding processes, driving effective data collection and reporting, and corresponding work-flows. The role is highly collaborative, requiring you to develop professional working relationships with stakeholders at various levels. It will suit a candidate who is dynamic and ambitious, confident delivering change, and in taking initiative.
About you
You will have an established track record in grant-making, ideally in a health or medical research charity. You will have experience in the full life-cyle of grants management and the delivery of grant-making programmes, working with complex data and databases. You will also have a keen interest in improving operational processes and developing/analysing reports for data driven grant making activities and showcasing the impact of funding.
You will be an effective communicator, able to build confident working relationships at all levels. You will bring strong interpersonal skills along with the ability to work collaboratively and to influence, lead others in matrix style working.
To apply
Your application should include your CV and your cover letter response (up to 500 words each) to the following questions:
› What attracts you to this role and Moorfields Eye Charity?
› How your experience applies to this role?
If you think you could do the role, but don’t have all the desirable experience, we would still welcome an application from you.
The closing date for applications is 16 September 2025.
Interviews are expected to be week commencing, 29 September 2025.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Company Description
Marie Curie is the UK’s leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness, they’re likely to die from.
Job Description
You’ll be part of Marie Curie’s England Policy and Public Affairs team, working closely with colleagues across our research, caring services, and innovation teams. We work collaboratively with the Ambitions Partnership - a coalition of 35 national organisations - to drive meaningful change in policy and practice for palliative and end-of-life care. Our work is underpinned by evidence, lived experience, and a commitment to tackling inequities in care.
This is your opportunity to design and manage the delivery of a new and exciting programme of work for the Ambitions National Partnership for Palliative Care and End of Life Care, working with senior NHS and statutory and voluntary sector partners. You’ll also lead an innovative Marie Curie pilot focusing on working through primary care to improve end of life care in care homes. Your expertise and evidence-led approach will help shape decisions at local, regional, and national levels - creating a more equitable system for those at the end of life.
You will be responsible for:
- Leading delivery of the Ambitions Partnership’s new work programme - setting clear outcomes, managing budgets, and keeping activities on track.
- Developing partnerships across the health and care system, fostering collaborative relationships with diverse stakeholders.
- Enabling evidence-sharing by producing high-quality reports, briefings, and resources for policy and practice audiences.
- Managing the care homes innovation programme, ensuring learning is shared nationwide and translated into practical change.
- Designing and delivering engagement activities including workshops, seminars, and events to support policy and practice impact.
Key Criteria:
- Proven experience in designing and managing impactful programmes for policy and practice change.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex evidence clearly to different audiences.
- Demonstrable success in managing collaborative relationships with a diverse range of partners.
- Ability to analyse and use research evidence to influence policy and practice.
- Expertise in at least one of: palliative and end-of-life care, social care, or health from research and/or practice work.
- Knowledge of how the health and care system works, and routes to achieving change at all levels.
Additional Information
Application & Interview Process
- As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV and supplementary information about your motivation and relevant experience. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your skills, experience and knowledge for the role.
- Close date for applications: 7 Sep 2025
Salary: £45,000 - 50,000 (+£3,500 London Allowance if applicable)
Contract: Fixed-term (3 years), full-time (35 hours a week)
Based: Hybrid. You can work from anywhere within the UK, with regular travel to the London office as required.
Benefits you’ll LOVE:
- Flexible working. We’re happy to discuss flexible working at the interview stage.
- 25 days annual leave (exclusive of Bank Holidays)
- Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme (we will match your contribution up to 7.5%)
- Loan schemes for bikes; computers and season tickets
- Continuous professional development opportunities.
- Industry-leading training programmes
- Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programmes
- Enhanced bereavement, family friendly and sickness benefits
- Access to Blue Light Card membership
- Subsidised Eye Care
Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.
We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.
We're happy to accommodate any requests for reasonable adjustments. Please email any requests to our recruitment team.
ABOUT LUMOS
Lumos is an international children’s charity founded in 2005 by the author J.K. Rowling to end the harmful practice of institutionalisation of children. Lumos’ mission is to fight for every child’s right to a family by transforming care systems around the world. Our vision is for all children to grow up in safe and loving families.
Despite clear evidence of the harms of institutionalisation, an estimated 5.4 million children worldwide continue to live in institutions. Separated from their families and communities, these children are deprived of the love, attention and opportunities they need to thrive. Our three-pronged approach is to prevent family separation, to protect children and to promote care reform. We’ve made important progress in closing harmful institutions and reuniting children with their families. And where children are unable to live with their birth families, we promote alternative family-based care, such as kinship care and quality foster care. Thanks to our tireless efforts alongside many other champions of care reform, the harms of institutionalisation are now more widely understood. A global movement is underway and the UN, the EU and some large development agencies have joined individual countries in pledging to change how they care for vulnerable children. We are committed to ensuring that global policy commitments are translated into local action, leading to sustainable change for vulnerable children.
JOB PURPOSE
The Communications Manager will play a pivotal role in telling Lumos’ story to the world, shaping messages that inspire action, connecting global audiences, and amplifying our mission to transform the lives of children. This role blends strategic thinking with creative storytelling to support Lumos’ global fundraising, programmatic, advocacy and organisational goals.
Working closely with colleagues, key stakeholders, journalists and freelancers, the Communications Manager will craft top quality, engaging content across our channels, with a strong focus on editorial, media, and internal communications. They will lead the production and dissemination of global communications content and provide editorial guidance on key production projects to ensure every message is impactful, consistent, and aligned with Lumos’ values.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Please note that feedback will only be provided to candidates who attend an interview.
If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know so we can discuss your needs.
Please submit your application by the closing date of 9th September 2025.
To realise every child’s right to a family by transforming care systems around the world.
We are looking for a Legal Manager to join our expert legal team at our Finsbury Park office. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to life-changing legal work, support the development of future social justice lawyers, and help shape national policy through strategic legal advocacy.
About BID
At BID, we’ve been at the forefront of the fight against immigration detention since 1998. We're a small but dedicated charity that offers free legal advice and representation to individuals held in detention across the UK.
With just 13 staff and over 45 active volunteers, our impact is far reaching. We provide legal casework, deliver frontline advice services, support systemic advocacy, and engage in strategic litigation – all to end arbitrary detention.
We’re proud to be accredited by the Immigration Advice Authority (IAA) and recognised as a leading voice in immigration legal support.
About the Role: Legal Manager
As Legal Manager, you’ll play a central role in delivering high-quality, trauma informed legal services to people in immigration detention.
You’ll supervise and support our brilliant Legal Volunteers, manage your own caseload, oversee BID’s advice line and legal surgeries, and contribute to training and mentoring volunteers starting their legal careers. You’ll also support our policy and advocacy team by identifying systemic issues from our legal work that require wider change.
Whether it's preparing bail applications, reviewing legal submissions, training volunteers, or providing urgent advice on our helpline, you’ll be working directly at the intersection of law and justice.
To find out more and apply, download the application pack from our website: Join Our Team: We're Hiring a Legal Manager at BID | Bail for Immigration Detainees
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
ID: 1542 Operational Manager – Central (West Midlands Northamptonshire and sorrounds)
Service: Central Region
Salary: Grade 4 Point 34 – 38: £42,140 - £46,240 FTE per annum
- Additionally, £480 home-based allowance FTE per annum
Location: Home based with travel to various locations across West Midlands Northamptonshire and surrounds
Hours: 37 hours per week (full time).
We offer flexible working arrangements - please see below for more details.
Contract: Permanent Contract
Family Action & the Role’s Impact:
At Family Action we support people through change, challenge or crisis. It’s what we’ve done for over 150 years. We protect children, support young people and adults and offer direct, practical help to families and communities.
We see first-hand the power of family to shape lives, for better or worse, so we speak up for the
importance of family in national and local policymaking, amplify family voices and represent the changing needs of families in the UK today.
We are seeking a highly skilled and dynamic manager to provide operational leadership for services in the Central region of England. You will have overall responsibility for the safe, high-quality, and financially sound delivery of services across the west Midlands and Northamptonshire.
You will bring proven experience in managing services for children, young people, and families with complex needs - such as neurodiversity, special needs and disabilities, and family support concerns. You will also have a strong track record in leading, managing, and developing staff teams while maintaining high service standards.
In this role, you will build and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders in the region and contribute to the development and growth of Family Action’s services and strategic ambitions.
Family Action are forward looking, ambitious and have a commitment to continuous improvement and development. We are a people-focused, can-do organisation that strives for excellence in all we do, and operates with mutual respect. If you share these values and have the necessary skills we want we look forward to hearing from you.
At Family Action we transform lives by providing practical, emotional and financial support to those who are experiencing poverty, disadvantage and social isolation. We have been building stronger families since 1869 and today we work with more than 60,000 families in over 150 community based services, as well as supporting thousands more through national programmes and grants.
Responsibilities:
Leadership & Line Management
· Provide leadership and line management to service managers and project leads.
· Oversee recruitment, supervision, and staff development in line with Family Action policies.
· Foster a high-performance culture and provide operational cover when needed.
Financial Oversight
· Manage service budgets to ensure sustainability and value for money.
· Identify financial risks and contribute to business planning and service development.
Operational Delivery & Quality Assurance
· Ensure services meet strategic goals and comply with quality, safeguarding, and data standards.
· Lead on new service setup, performance monitoring, and continuous improvement.
· Embed service user participation and report Social Value outcomes.
Strategic Growth & Business Development
· Support regional strategy delivery and contribute to tenders and funding bids.
· Build partnerships, promote services, and help coordinate events to share best practice.
Main Requirements (for details check the job description and person specification):
- Lead delivery of key projects and high-quality services.
- Manage teams, operations, and new service setups.
- Oversee and lead safeguarding and quality assurance within services
- Champion service user involvement and feedback.
- Monitor performance and drive continuous improvement.
- Balance operations with strategy
· Appointments are subject to Family Action receiving a satisfactory disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service – Enhanced
Benefits:
- an annual paid leave entitlement that commences at 25 working days, rising each April by one day, subject to a maximum of 30 working days plus bank holidays
- up to 6% matched-pension contributions
- flexible working arrangements and new starters have the right to make flexible working requests from day one of employment
- enhanced paid sick leave and paid family leave provisions
- eye care and winter flu jabs vouchers
- cycle to work scheme
- investing in your professional development with ongoing quality training and career development opportunities
We are forward looking, ambitious and committed to continuous improvement. We are a people focused, can-do organisation, which strives for excellence in all we do and operates with mutual respect.
To Apply:
· complete an application form on the Family Action portal
· Closing Date: Sunday 7th September 2025 at 23:59
Interviews - week commencing 15th September and 22nd September - dates to be confirmed.
For direct queries or if you would like to discuss any aspect of the selection process or flexible working requests, please email: Gabriel Hall (full address on advert document).
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion:
We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process and you will be asked whether you require any adjustments if shortlisted for interview. We also make reasonable adjustments on the job, where required.
We are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all that we do and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Intersectionality is important to us and we particularly welcome applications from ethnically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ candidates and disabled candidates because we are committed to increasing the representation of these groups at Family Action. We know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for families and children and strive for our workforce to be truly representative of the diverse communities we support. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role, and will reimburse your travel cost if you attend an interview.
*Ordinarily Family Action appoints new starters at the starting point of the salary scale (with subsequent annual pay progression), unless you have experience that would justify appointment further up the salary scale or there are any other exceptional reasons.
Family Action is an award-winning national charity working from the heart of local communities across England and Wales.




Purpose of the Role
To coordinate Imkaan’s engagement with parliamentary spaces, campaigns, and influencing work. The postholder will support the organisation’s advocacy strategies, develop political communications, and strengthen relationships with policymakers, stakeholders, and the media to further the rights and recognition of Black and Minoritised women and girls affected by violence.
The Parliamentary and Campaigns Coordinator will lead Imkaan’s parliamentary engagement and campaigning activity, ensuring the voices and experiences of Black and Minoritised women and girls are heard at the highest levels of decision-making.
You will build relationships with MPs, peers, parliamentary committees, and government departments, track legislation and policy developments, and coordinate public campaigns to influence change. You will also work closely with Imkaan’s members to support grassroots mobilisation and bring frontline voices into national conversations.
This is a strategic and creative role for someone with strong political instincts, excellent communication skills, and a deep commitment to justice for Black and Minoritised women and girls.
Key Responsibilities
1) Campaign Strategy and Development
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Support the design and delivery of evidence-based campaigns aligned with Imkaan’s strategic priorities.
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Work with internal teams to craft campaign messages informed by research and sector data.
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Develop and deliver campaigns that highlight the lived experiences and rights of Black and Minoritised women and girls
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Work with the Communications Coordinator to create campaign messaging and digital content aligned with Imkaan’s values. Support the mobilisation of members and allies around key policy moments (e.g. consultations, votes, legislation)
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Monitor impact of campaigns and contribute to cross-organisational reflection and learning.
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Contribute to cross-organisational policy influencing strategy and calendar
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Track political developments, maintain contact records and parliamentary timelines
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Ensure alignment between parliamentary work and Imkaan’s wider research, policy, and membership activity.
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Support the Policy and Research Manager and Executive Director with high-level influencing opportunities and responses.
2) Policy and Parliamentary Engagement
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Monitor UK parliamentary activity, including debates, inquiries, and relevant policy developments.
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Prepare briefings, reports, and policy responses for government and parliamentary audiences.
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Coordinate engagement with central/local government and VAWG coalitions.
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Build and maintain relationships with MPs, peers, parliamentary researchers, and civil servants
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Track and respond to relevant legislation, debates, select committee work, and inquiries.
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Coordinate Imkaan’s parliamentary engagement strategy, including briefings, evidence submissions, and event planning
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Prepare Imkaan representatives and members for parliamentary meetings and public speaking engagements
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Support high-impact events, including parliamentary roundtables, receptions, and cross-sector briefings.
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Draft political content, including statements, open letters, and responses to emerging issues.
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Support the leadership team and Board with communications materials, media briefings, and stakeholder messaging.
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Identify and amplify stories and case studies for campaigns and public awareness.
3) Membership and Sector Outreach
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Disseminate Imkaan’s work and campaigns across the membership and wider VAWG sector.
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Represent member interests within campaigns and coordinate cross-sector advocacy.
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Support members to engage in political and public campaigning, including training, resources, and shared actions
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Ensure campaigns reflect the priorities of frontline organisations and are shaped through regular consultation
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Work collaboratively with partners and allies across the women’s, anti-racist, and human rights sectors.
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Evaluate campaign activities against strategic objectives and funder requirements.
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Contribute to planning documents, project reports, and performance tracking systems.
Person Specification
Essential Experience
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This post is open to Black and Minoritised women only as permitted under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010 (Occupational Requirement).
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Experience building strategic alliances and working with policymakers or media.
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Demonstrated ability to deliver campaigns or events involving multiple stakeholders.
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Experience working in the VAWG, criminal justice, immigration or voluntary sector.
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Experience working in parliamentary affairs, public policy, campaigns, or advocacy within a values-led organisation.
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Strong understanding of UK political and legislative processes, including how to influence parliamentarians and policymakers.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills – able to produce briefings, prepare spokespeople, and speak publicly.
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Experience developing or delivering campaigns that create impact and mobilise public or political support.
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Strong relationship-building skills and ability to engage confidently with a range of stakeholders.
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Deep commitment to anti-racism, intersectional feminism, and the rights of Black and Minoritised women and girls
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Analytical ability to summarise and interpret complex policy landscapes.
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Project management and organisational skills.
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Media relations and knowledge of digital campaigning.
Desirable Experience
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Experience supporting grassroots or community-led campaigning
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Familiarity with relevant policy areas such as VAWG, immigration, policing, education, or health
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Understanding of framing, messaging, and movement-building in a political context
Values and Behaviours
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Commitment to anti-racism and feminist values.
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Collaborative and inclusive approach to working.
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Flexibility and responsiveness to fast-paced political developments.
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Strong team player who contributes to shared goals and values.
What we offer
30 days annual leave + public holidays (pro rata)
Flexible working arrangements
Pension contribution
Private Health Care (BUPA)
Meeting Free Fridays
Supportive, feminist working environment
Opportunities for learning and development
Imkaan is a feminist organisation dedicated to addressing violence against Black and minoritised women and girls.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
£230m legacy income. Help fund a third of our research. Improve countless lives.
Product and Programme Manager- High Value and Professionals
£44,000- £47,000 +
Reports to: Senior Proposition Manager
Grade: P3
Directorate: Marketing, Fundraising & Engagement
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time 35 hours per week
Location. Stratford, London (1-2 days per week) Office-based with high flexibility (1-2 days per week in the office)
Visa sponsorship: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship.
Closing date: 12 September 2025, 23:55
This vacancy may close earlier if a high volume of applications is received or once a suitable candidate is found, therefore we strongly recommend that you apply early to avoid disappointment. If you require more time to apply as part of a reasonable adjustment, please contact as soon as possible.
Recruitment process: One competency-based interview
Interview date: W/C 29 September 2025
How do I apply? We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to fully complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly, and objectively.
At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.
We are looking for a Product and Programme Manager to lead on our High Value and Professionals workstream within our Legacies team.
Gifts in Wills (or ) account for around a third of our income. In 2023/24, we received from legacies to fund our life-saving research.
As a Product and Programme Manager you will drive forward our High Value and professionals strategy, to provide compelling experiences for audiences, grow lifetime value, and deliver on CRUK's promise to research.
In this role, you will lead the development and delivery of our High Value and Professionals strategy for Legacies, creating compelling experiences that resonate with key audiences, enhance lifetime value, and help fulfil CRUK's commitment to pioneering research. You'll work in close partnership with colleagues across Philanthropy and Supporter Relationship Management to ensure our strategy is executed seamlessly, providing outstanding supporter journeys across every CRUK touchpoint.
What will I be doing?
Work with the Senior Proposition Manager to drive continued growth of CRUK audiences and supporters by managing the proposition with innovative, agile, multi-year proposition and implementation plans, working collaboratively and cross-functionally across the directorate and beyond.
Support the management of the P&L for the proposition, ensuring agile cross-functional teams deliver against audience, volume, value, contribution, and other targets
Support the Senior Proposition Manager in delivering sound resource allocation plans, proposition briefs and business cases in collaboration with the proposition and being cognisant of the propositions' role and the part it plays in a supporters' overall relationship with the charity
Contribute to a culture of end-to-end delivery and collective team-level accountability, adhering to standards set and upheld in conjunction with the Product and Programme Community of Practice and any external benchmarking of best practice in our sector
Facilitate group activity, including cross-functional decision-making, dependency, risk, issue mediation, performance evaluation and changes to the implementation plan, working in collaboration with the proposition SLT and cross-functional stakeholders
Understand appropriate governance frameworks to ensure that activities are managed effectively, and decisions and escalations are managed appropriately
Liaise with the Senior Proposition Manager, relevant teams from Information and Involvement and Audience, Strategy & Innovation teams to help identify opportunities for horizon 1 development; ensuring that CRUK is future-proof, and that the right decisions are made for audiences
Work closely with Data, Insights & Performance teams to deliver an audience-led approach to proposition planning, management, and development, helping to identify key trends and market disruptions, and capturing the implications for the proposition
Coordinate with Marketing & Digital teams to ensure compelling and sensitive campaigns and digital experiences for audiences that inspire action and support for the mission
What are you looking for?
Experience in building and driving forward propositions so they are commercially valuable, meaningful, relevant to target audiences needs and differentiated in the market. This could be through a background in legacies, philanthropy, academic institutions or other charity backgrounds
Relevant experience in advancing innovative, journey-led thinking into tangible action plans, business processes, and systems to maximise value over the long and short term
Relevant experience of digital and insight led solutions, services and approaches including understanding of the principles of service design and methodologies, that can support commercial success and horizon 1 innovation, to drive competitive challenge and distinctiveness
Experience of managing complex initiatives and projects involving multiple stakeholders and suppliers either within a charitable or commercial environment, including the ability to understand, work and communicate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Commercial, analytical and strategic thinking adept at bringing the outside in, translating insights into successful propositions
Facilitation skills, including the ability to effectively manage and influence cross-functional teams and meetings to deliver the required outcome within the time allocated, but also to ability to empower teams to make decisions independently
Our organisation values are designed to guide all that we do.
Bold: Act with ambition, courage and determination
Credible: Act with rigour and professionalism
Human: Act to have a positive impact on people
Together: Act inclusively and collaboratively
We're looking for people who can believe in and embody these organisation values and can use them to drive forward progress against our mission to beat cancer.
If you're interested in applying and excited about working with us but are unsure if you have the right skills and experience we'd still love to hear from you.
What will I gain?
We create a working environment that supports your wellbeing and provide a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools. Our policies and processes enable you to improve your work-life balance, take positive steps in your career and achieve your personal wellbeing goals.
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Job Title: Deputy Service Manager
Location: Based across 4 residential services based in Croydon (11 minute walk from East Croydon station) you will need to be able to travel between sites during the night shift to provide full managerial support. Access to own transport is ideal. Please note that unfortunately this service does not have step free access
Salary: £30,200
Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours per week, supporting the night team who predominantly work Monday to Sunday 20:00 - 08:00, you will work within these hours, as well as daytime hours to attend trainings and meetings. You will also take part in our out of hours on call rota.
Please note that this is one of two positions within the service. We also have a day time role available. Please type 286319 into our careers site search tool to view the other role.
About the role
We're looking for a Deputy Service Manager to join our residential service based in Croydon. You will support the Service Manager to provide leadership and line management to a team of Night Recovery Workers and Night Concierge which totals around 10. You will be present to ensure a quality service is delivered 24 hours a day, working closely with the day teams to ensure quality handovers.
You will provide general leadership to the team so they feel empowered to be productive and perform well within their roles, supporting a service which focuses on Forensic Mental Health for 27 people across 4 sites in Croydon. The teams support our residents with person centred support to empower them to overcome their personal barriers with their mental health, and have greater independence and fulfilled living.
Some key responsibilities include:
- Line Management including providing support and guidance, conducting support and supervisions, and ensuring duties are carried out effectively
- Support with the operational delivery of the service
- Risk Management ownership, ensuring processes and policies are followed
- Property and Housing Management; ensuring the accommodation meets our requirements and is safe to live in
About you
We are seeking a passionate, driven and motivated individual to lead the service in a trauma informed and inclusive way. You will have knowledge around the Mental Health complexities that residents can face, and have a can-do attitude which can help empower the team to deliver their KPI's. We look for:
- Experience in working with people who have enduring mental health and complex backgrounds
- Ability to motivate and empower a team to achieve KPI's
- Ability to provide advice, guidance, and support to the team on all aspects of service delivery including resident related queries
- Willingness and ability to work flexibly to meet service needs
- IT proficiency - we use various systems so look for someone who can learn and navigate new systems including case management, microsoft, ATS, HR systems, and other types of organisational software
- Alignment with our values of Ambition, Empowerment, Inclusivity, and Transparency
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
- Employer Pension Contribution
- Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card
- Discounted tickets for music events, shows, sports and more through Tickets for Good
- Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing at work
- Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans
- Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling
- Life Assurance Scheme
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Annual Staff Awards
- EDI Ambassador programme
- Be part of an organisation which believes good care and support improves lives with the vision to create healthier, safer, and more inclusive communities.
- Join an organisation with a mission to empower independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital, and off the streets.
We value and celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives and experiences of all of our employees. We have a team of staff ambassadors who volunteer to actively support us in fortifying our organisational value of Inclusivity. They embrace this unique opportunity to deliver awareness, events, and developments to our organisation to support us in ensuring our value of Inclusivity is embedded throughout the organisation.
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.
About Social Interest Group (SIG)
SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings, probation settings, and hospitals. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, Kent and Liverpool. Our goal is to transform lives through empowering change.
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 encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details below.
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions.
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.
Empowering independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital and off the streets
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Project Manager – Blues Go Green (Fixed Term until July 2029)
Birmingham City Football Club Foundation - Transforming the city through the power of football
Join us at an exciting time of growth and transformation as Birmingham City FC continues to make waves on the world stage. The Foundation harnesses the power of football and sport to improve the lives of tens of thousands of people in Birmingham, helping our community grow alongside the football club. We are proud to be “more than football.”
Are you passionate about working in partnership to drive change and make a difference to the City of Birmingham?
Birmingham City FC Foundation has won a 4 year National Lottery funded project entitled ‘Blues Go Green’. This exciting project is delivered in partnership with Dream Chasers CIC, Birmingham Voluntary Services Council and The Good Work Co-operative. ‘Blues Go Green’ will engage the collective footprint of Birmingham City FC and the Foundation, working with partners to reduce climate emissions and increase environmental justice through solution driven change.
The role
Working closely with Birmingham City FC, partners and other Foundation members you will lead the ‘Blues Go Green’ project and team in delivering an exciting, innovative and compelling change programme. The project will target people previously excluded from Climate Projects, helping them develop a greater understanding of how their daily actions can positively impact climate and our environment.
Leading a small team to deliver the full scope of ‘Blues Go Green’ with Birmingham City FC, Official Supporters Group, Partners, Schools and more. Developing and delivering an ambitious multifaceted project to get the widest possible scope and impact of all that ‘Blues Go Green’ can be.
The Team
Birmingham City FC Foundation is growing. The Foundation team are passionate about working together to make change happen. The role is part of the Foundation Management team and will have 2 direct reports and 1 indirect report, however it will need to harness the skills and knowledge of the whole team in delivering Blues Go Green.
The Person
As a strong influencer and team player, you will be delivering an exciting project that will leave a legacy for years to come. You must have a project management mindset and experience with excellent communication and stakeholder management. You will be able to demonstrate not only the results of successful projects but also your leadership style and how it gets those results. You will be an ambassador not only for the Foundation but also for Birmingham City FC with strategic partners and groups throughout the West Midlands.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate project planning and delivery skills including successful examples of having designed, implemented and delivered large-scale projects. have experience of successful partnership work and a clear aptitude for building strong positive relationships. Experience of environmental sustainability organisations or projects would be advantageous but not essential. You are known for your professionalism, influence, flexibility and positive attitude.
The Foundation
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunity to make a real impact and be part of our exciting future
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Health Care Plan
- Death in service plan (after 12 months of service)
- Staff discounts including opportunity for match day tickets
- Onsite parking
- Staff uniform
The interview process will involve a competency-based interview with a panel and a presentation. If you have any specific requirements or need adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know in your application.
Code of Conduct
Birmingham City F.C Foundation expects the highest standards of integrity and conduct in all matters concerning the Foundation and its employees. All employees are expected to always act wholeheartedly in the interests of the Foundation.Any conduct detrimental to its interests or its relations with its customers, suppliers, the public or damaging to its public image shall be a breach of Foundation rules and policies. Discriminatory, offensive, and violent behaviour are unacceptable, and any complaints or concerns will be dealt with and acted upon.
Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment
We are passionate about and committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children, young people, and adults at risk. All applicants will be asked to provide details of any previous convictions, cautions, and reprimands, as outlined in the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (amended 2013). Appointment to this role is subject to a satisfactory DBS check and references.
We are committed to and has both a moral and legal obligation to ensure that all children and vulnerable adults are protected and kept safe from harm whilst engaged in services organised and provided by the Foundation and believes that the general wellbeing, welfare and safety of all children and vulnerable adults engaged in activities is of the upmost importance. The Foundation will fulfil its responsibilities by ensuring it displays best practice in safeguarding matters – including Safer Recruitment - carried out in a spirit of partnership and openness with the child or vulnerable adult, families, and the relevant local authority.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Birmingham City F.C. Foundation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. We will consider applications based solely on merit, regardless of gender, race, marital status, age, nationality, ethnic or national origins, disability, sexual orientation, political or religious belief, background, or family circumstance.
We are committed to ensuring that equality, inclusion, and diversity of opportunity is at the very heart of everything we do to ensure we provide fair and non-prejudicial access to the services across the Foundation. We uphold everyone’s freedom of rights and choice to be different and aim to provide opportunities for everyone to succeed. It is the policy of the Foundation that no person, whether, job applicant, employee, casual, volunteer, or participant, shall be discriminated against. The Foundation opposes all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination, either direct or indirect, or harassment, on the grounds of the following ‘protected characteristics’: Age, Disability, Gender Reassignment, Marriage & civil Partnership, Pregnancy & Maternity, Race, Religion or Belief, Sex and Sexual Orientation. Anyone who is found to be in breach of this could receive disciplinary action, which may well include suspension and dismissal.
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences, particularly those from underrepresented groups - women, individuals from Black and Minority Ethnicities, the LGBT community and anyone with a disability.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Senior External Affairs & SRH APPG Manager
The Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare. Salary: £41,000 per annum
The Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare (FSRH) believes that access to quality sexual and reproductive healthcare is a fundamental right. This is why we are working together with our 14,000 members and partners to shape better sexual and reproductive health for all.
FSRH is the leader in the field of sexual and reproductive healthcare, and we are the voice for healthcare professionals working at the frontline of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare (SRH) in a range of settings in the community and primary care. Our members include SRH specialists, GPs, nurses, midwives and pharmacists. As a multi-disciplinary professional membership organisation, we set clinical guidance and standards, provide training and lifelong education, and champion safe and effective sexual and reproductive healthcare across the lifecourse for all.
FSRH’s External Affairs Team influences policy and practice through evidence-based advocacy as well as raising awareness of SRH rights among the public. We aim to develop policy, build partnerships to enhance influencing ability, and provide external communications inclusive of media relations in order to promote the goals set out in FSRH’s Hatfield Vision and Organisational Strategy, through the promotion of the highest standards in the field of SRH.
The All-Party Parliamentary Group on Sexual and Reproductive Health in the UK (APPG SRH) promotes awareness and understanding in Parliament of a range of issues relating to sexual and reproductive health across the life course (from menstruation to menopause and beyond). Backed by a passionate cohort of Parliamentarians and other stakeholders, the APPG is Co-Chaired by Dr Rupa Huq MP and Baroness Barker, supported by passionate Vice Chairs, Baroness Sugg and Maya Ellis MP.
About the role
This role plays an integral part in helping manage and develop the outputs of the External Affairs team, while advising on FSRH strategic issues. As the Senior Manager and Deputy to the Director in the team, you will manage the team’s External Affairs Officer, and drive delivery of the ambitions contained in FSRH’s Hatfield Vision. As Manager to the All Party Parliamentary Group on Sexual & Reproductive Healthcare you will work directly with leading Parliamentarians and partners to manage and deliver the APPG’s annual programme of work and meetings.
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with an interest in healthcare policy and a passion for improving society. A background in policy, public affairs, campaigning, as well as proven project management and events experience is highly desirable. Excellent writing skills are essential, as is a broad understanding of communications techniques to engage policy makers around the issues that clinicians and the public alike face.
FSRH offers a flexible working pattern, including hybrid working, with the option of working in the offices of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists in London Bridge, where FSRH is situated. FSRH also offers a package that includes a first-class pension scheme and generous annual leave.
The closing date for applications is Sunday 14th September with interviews likely to take place w/c 22 September 2025
We will offer you:
We offer a range of benefits at FSRH to support staff wellbeing, including:
25 days holiday, with an additional 2 days leave after 2 years of service, and a further 3 days after 5 years.
- Birthday leave
- Flexible working culture
- Volunteering Day
- Pension and life assurance scheme: 10% employer contribution / 5% employee contribution after successful completion of probation. This also includes access to life assurance at 4x annual salary and an income protection scheme.
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Employee discounts portal
- Free Lunch Thursday
- Interest free season ticket travel loans
- Enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption pay
- Training and development
To Apply
Please apply at the following link: Senior External Affairs & SRH APPG Manager job - Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare Head Office - FSRH - Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare
Deadline for applications is Sunday 14th September 2025
Interviews are likely to take place w/c 22nd September 2025
We value diversity, promote equality and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We are working hard to minimise unconscious bias and your application will be anonymised to support this.
NB: In order to fulfil this role you should be resident in the UK with a valid right to work; we are unable to sponsor people requiring a work visa.
The Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare (FSRH) is the leader in the field of sexual and reproductive healthcare.




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About the role
Sense has a fantastic opportunity for someone to join our Engagement team as our Campaigns Manager. This is a full time position working 37.5 hours per week. This role will a hybrid position working between home and our office in King's Cross, London, with a minimum of 2 office days a week.
Sense campaigns to create a fairer society for disabled people and their families. Sense campaigns focus on the issues that matter most to the people we support, from the cost-of-living to social care. They are aimed at driving public awareness, engagement and positive change in people’s lives. We are looking for an experienced campaigner who is passionate about driving change, and able to lead organisational projects. You will play a leading role in campaign strategy for the organisation and help Sense really make an impact for disabled people and their families.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead on the development and delivery of Sense campaigns, working alongside the Head of Media & Campaigns and Head of Policy, Public Affairs and Research.
- Decide on campaign priorities and make recommendations on the most appropriate course of actions to achieve Sense’s campaigning and influencing strategy.
- Ensure Sense has a consistent narrative and that disabled people and their families remain at the heart of our campaigns, that Sense is a sector leader in terms of campaigning, and that we are compliant with new charity regulations.
- Lead on the evaluation and reporting back of campaigns to the team and wider organisation.
- Provide leadership and expertise around campaigning strategy and management to senior management and trustees.
- Be an active member of the Media & Campaigns management team, ensuring team and project plans and budgets are developed, managed and reported against.
Key skills and experience
- A passion and commitment to Sense’s purpose and values, with a genuine interest in and understanding of the issues and policies affecting our work and the individuals we support.
- Significant experience of campaigning work, designed to achieve change, that generates support and mobilises supporters.
- Demonstrable ability to develop, maintain and negotiate effective working relationships with groups and individuals with differing perspectives and agendas, and of working with other organisations on joint campaigns and coalitions.
- Detailed understanding of online and offline campaigning techniques, and knowledge of using campaign planning tools to ensure the success of campaigns.
- Understanding of the value of involving disabled people and their families at all stages of campaigning.
- Ability to project manage, including personal time management, planning, implementing, devising and prioritising multiple projects to meet agreed deadlines and targets, overseeing work across teams and monitoring and evaluating quality and impact.
For a full job description and person specification, please see the link below
About Sense
For everyone living with complex disabilities. For everyone who is deafblind. Sense is here to help people communicate and experience the world.
We believe that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential.
Working at Sense can be incredibly rewarding; we offer the opportunity to work in a large, diverse and successful charity where people can develop their skills, knowledge and careers in a supportive and flexible environment. In addition, we have excellent training and development, the opportunity for you to join our Group Personal Pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement.
To apply
Please use the link below to complete your application. Managers will use your application to shortlist candidates for interview; in relation to the Personal Specification. Therefore, it is very important you complete this section thoroughly. We would recommend that you read the job description and person specification before applying.
Please note to avoid disappointment, we advise you to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close posts at any time.
No agency submissions please: any submissions without prior authorisation from the Sense Recruitment Team will be treated as our own and as such no fee will be payable.
Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Therefore, all offers of employment, where appropriate, are subject to a DBS check; level dependent on the nature of the role.
For this role we particularly welcome applications from candidates from underrepresented ethnic minority backgrounds and candidates with disabilities. Sense is committed to equality of opportunity, and to promoting and celebrating the diversity of staff, volunteers and the people we work with. Everyone's contribution is valued and we ensure they're given the opportunity to realise their potential. We welcome applications from talented people from all sections of the community who share our values and belief that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential.
£49,000 per annum
Fixed Term – 1 year (until September 2026, with possible extension)
Part home/Part office (Edinburgh) based (with some travel to the London office)
UNICEF ensures more of the world’s children are vaccinated, educated and protected than any other organisation. We have done more to influence laws and policies to help protect children than anyone else. We get things done. And we’re not going to stop until the world is a safe place for all our children.
This is a great opportunity to join the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK) as a Senior Policy Adviser for the Devolved Nations.
Based in our office in Edinburgh, the Senior Policy Adviser for the Devolved Nations will lead UNICEF UK’s policy work for children across Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, with a primary initial focus on Scotland. The role will identify opportunities to uphold and advance child rights under devolution, including the development of key policy asks and influencing strategies, that are aligned with the context for each country.
You will undertake policy research and analysis while collaborating with colleagues in the UNICEF UK Advocacy Department, the Scotland team and partners in the devolved nations to deliver compelling and impactful advocacy targeted towards the Scottish, Welsh and Northern Ireland Governments. You will have experience of working on child rights issues in the UK, developing policies and translating these into meaningful change through advocacy that is tailored for the devolved nations.
Act now and visit the website via the apply button to apply online.
Closing date: 9am, Thursday 11 September 2025.
First Round Interview date: Wednesday 24 / Thursday 25 September 2025.
In return, we offer:
· excellent pay and benefits (including flexible working, generous annual leave and pension, big brand discounts and wellbeing tools)
· outstanding training and learning opportunities and the support to flourish in your role
· an open culture and workplace with colleagues who share our values, enjoy their work and are motivated to do their utmost for children.
· the opportunity to work in a leading children’s organisation making a difference to children around the world
Our application process: We use a system called "Applied" that anonymises your responses and focuses on your actual skills that are relevant to this role. This benefits you by giving you a greater chance of expressing your skills in this objective selection process.
We anticipate most colleagues will work one or two days a week in the office at UNICEF UK, 121 George Street, Edinburgh EH2 4YN and the rest of the time from home. We will happily discuss other flexible options to suit your circumstances.
We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, disabled candidates, and from men, because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at this level at UNICEF UK. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for children.
UNICEF UK promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
We welcome a conversation about your flexible working requirements, personal growth, and promoting a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.
The successful candidate will be required to apply for a criminal records check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the role and the circumstances of your offences.
We only accept online applications as this saves us money, making more funds available for us to help ensure children’s rights.
If you require support in completing the online form or an application form in an alternative format, please contact the Supporter Care line during office hours.
If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note that we only provide feedback to shortlisted candidates.
Registered Charity Nos. 1072612 (England and Wales) SC043677 (Scotland)
The UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK), a charity funded by supporters, raising funds for UNICEF’s work for children.



We are seeking an experienced and driven Programme Manager to lead the delivery and development of our nationally recognised wellbeing services for young people living with and beyond cancer.
As a fast-growing, mission-led charity, we provide tailored support across mental health, physical rehabilitation, nutrition, and wellbeing. Our work is informed by lived experience and driven by our mission that every young adult with cancer and their families/carers have the tools and support they need to live well and feel empowered.
This is a hands-on leadership role that spans both strategy and delivery. As Programme Manager, you’ll be just as comfortable setting direction alongside the CEO as you are managing day-to-day operations, responding to referrals, producing digital content, or coordinating events. You’ll take ownership of services that are already changing lives - and have real scope to shape and scale them as we grow.
If you’re a proactive and adaptable programme lead who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment - and you’re ready to roll up your sleeves to make a meaningful difference - we’d love to hear from you.
What You’ll Be Doing
As Programme Manager, you’ll be at the heart of our charity’s operations. You will:
· Lead and evolve a suite of support services (Feel Well, Move Well, Eat Well, Live Well), ensuring delivery is safe, inclusive, and high quality
· Manage the referral process and beneficiary pathways, ensuring safeguarding, responsiveness, and positive outcomes
· Develop and manage systems to collect, analyse, evaluate, and present impact data to inform service improvement and reporting.
· Shape strategy and contribute to service innovation, growth, and long-term sustainability
· Build and maintain strong partnerships with wellbeing providers, community organisations, and external stakeholders
· Lead our digital presence – overseeing social media, website content, campaigns, and communications (either directly or by coordinating volunteers/students)
· Contribute to charity-wide operations, including policy, governance, safeguarding, and internal reporting in support of the CEO
· Support campaigns, events, fundraising activity, and cross-organisational projects that promote engagement and sustainability.
You will be a key player in helping us grow, scale our reach, and ensure every young person we support feels seen, safe, and supported.
What Success Looks Like
· High-impact services delivered consistently and safely
· Strong data-driven decisions that improve outcomes
· Powerful stakeholder relationships and seamless service pathways
· Growth in our online presence and campaign engagement
· Strategic projects launched that amplify our mission
· Clear contribution to financial sustainability and organisational development
What we’re looking for:
We’re seeking a confident and capable individual who brings a blend of leadership, creativity, operational focus, and a commitment to excellence.
Essential:
· Proven experience managing and delivering health & wellbeing or support programmes
· Strong leadership, organisational, and strategic planning skills
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills
· Experience in digital marketing, content creation, and social media
· Ability to collect, analyse and report data to drive improvements
· Sound knowledge of safeguarding, compliance, and charity operations
· A committed team player with a passion for making a difference
· Adaptable, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple priorities and responding to emerging needs in a small, purpose-driven team.
Desirable:
· Experience supporting young people affected by cancer or within a health-related setting
· Knowledge of partnership development, fundraising, or campaign delivery
· Proficiency in using CRM systems, Excel, design platforms (e.g. Canva), CMS, and digital marketing tools
· Relevant qualifications in public health, youth work, social care, or related fields
· Ability to travel to Huddersfield and partner sites as required
Why Join Us?
· Be part of a fast-growing, values-driven organisation making a national impact
· Play a key leadership role in shaping support for young adults with cancer
· Benefit from flexible working and excellent professional development opportunities
· Enjoy a supportive culture that values wellbeing, innovation, and inclusion
· Help shape the future of personalised cancer support in the UK
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