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ABOUT MORE IN COMMON

More in Common is a research agency working across the US, UK, Germany, France, Poland and Brazil to tackle polarisation and division. More in Common leads and supports initiatives to build more united, inclusive, and resilient societies. Our mission is to understand the forces driving us apart, help societies find common ground and bring people together to tackle shared challenges.

In the UK, our work is best described as being part consultancy and part think tank. We provide a full suite of research services including polling and focus group research; evidence reviews and secondary data analysis; audience mapping and audience strategy; strategic communications strategy and campaign development. More in Common are members of the British Polling Council.

Our work is informed by our ground-breaking segmentation of the British public. This unique values-based lens to our quantitative and qualitative research means we can understand not only what the public thinks on the big challenges facing British society today – but crucially why they think it.  Our insights help leaders in government, the media, business, and civil society to develop better strategies and communications – particularly in reaching disengaged communities far from the Westminster/London bubble – and to better navigate tricky and divisive issues.

Over the last year, More in Common has published agenda-setting thought leadership on a whole range of debates facing British society – from exploring the public’s starting points on climate action and tackling crime and anti-social behaviour; to understanding how the British public is navigating major debates from trans and gender identity to the conflict in Israel and Palestine; to highlighting the public’s expectations on mental health reform and what’s next for the levelling up agenda. Our work is regularly covered in the British press and media and we’ve developed a series of partnerships with broadcasters and newspapers to deliver top-quality research insights.

Through our consultancy, More in Common has also supported dozens of partners with insights and strategic communications support. We’ve helped national institutions such as the BBC, British Library and National Trust to better understand and communicate with their audiences, we’ve helped partners in government and civil society with the set-up and delivery of the Homes for Ukraine scheme, and we’ve supported a range of partners to prepare campaigns, messaging and policy proposals from the National Farmers Union to the Joseph Rowntree Foundation among many others.

ABOUT THIS ROLE

More in Common is seeking a full-time Research and Data Analyst as we grow our team and advance our mission of building a more united and inclusive UK, where all people feel respected, better understood, and share a sense of belonging. More in Common UK is a small team with a start-up culture where everyone is expected to execute a range of responsibilities. The Analyst will serve as a key member of the UK team, supporting our core areas of research, communications, partnership, and client work. The role will be based in our London office Monday-Thursday with Friday at the office or working at home. The postholder will report to our Research and Analysis Manager.

Analysis

• Translating public opinion data into insights for diverse audiences including policymakers, media, and the general public

• Performing analysis using techniques including cluster analysis, multi-level regression modelling, conjoint analysis and MaxDiff analysis

• Telling compelling stories through creative data visualisation

• Proactively expanding the team’s analytical capabilities

Research

• End-to-end project management for public opinion research projects from design to execution, analysis and presentation of insights

• Conducting quantitative fieldwork including survey drafting and executing advanced survey experiments

• Upholding a culture of best research practice, including supporting global colleagues with research queries

Dissemination and partnerships

• Managing external relationships with clients, partners and research vendors

• Identifying and recruiting new partners and opportunities across business, civil society and the public sector

• Designing insights products to disseminate our insights and research

• Developing press releases for journalists, including conducting data checks

• Drafting and co-authoring public-facing research reports and briefings

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Proficiency in coding in R is a requirement for this role.

Beyond this, the following would be an asset:

• Demonstrated expertise extracting meaningful insights from complex data sets

• Strong data visualisation skills, with the ability to communicate insights to diverse audiences

• Good understanding of statistical methods including regression modelling and hypothesis testing

• Keen interest in learning new analytical techniques

• A track record of project management

• Curiosity for understanding and engaging people, and a desire to tell new stories that focus on building upon common ground in Britain today

• An understanding of the UK political system and a keen interest in current affairs and UK public policy

• Professional background in public opinion or market research would be desirable. 

APPLYING FOR THIS ROLE 

Visit our website for a full role profile, details of how to apply, and indicative interview process and dates. 

Community Engagement and Fundraising Officer
Location: Runnymede & Woking (Hybrid working possible)
Salary: £28,000–£30,000 FTE
Hours: Part-time: 16–18 hours per week (can be term-time only if preferred)
Contract: 12 months, with extension subject to funding

Home-Start is a voluntary organisation offering practical and emotional help and support to vulnerable families. We support families in their own homes and in groups through a team of trained volunteers and professional staff.

Are you a people-person with a passion for community fundraising and volunteer engagement? Do you want to make a real difference to local families?

Home-Start Runnymede & Woking is looking for a proactive and creative Community Engagement and Fundraising Officer to lead on income generation and grow our amazing network of volunteers.

In this varied and rewarding role, you’ll:

• Plan and deliver community fundraising events and campaigns

• Develop partnerships with local businesses and supporters

• Recruit, train and retain volunteers who support families in need

• Promote our work across social media, print, and local networks

We’re seeking someone with demonstrable experience of community fundraising, strong relationship-building skills, and a collaborative approach. You’ll be confident working independently, managing multiple priorities, and using digital tools to promote our work.

This is a flexible, part-time role with opportunities for occasional home working and a supportive team culture.

If you're passionate about strengthening families and building community, we’d love to hear from you!

Application deadline: 20th May 2025, at 9am

TO APPLY:

Please click the 'How to Apply' button for further details.

Home-Start is committed to equality of opportunity and diversity. Home-Start Runnymede & Woking  is committed to safer recruitment practice as an important part of safeguarding and protecting children and vulnerable adults.

No agencies please.

• Location: Ideally based in the Highlands but the post holder can be based anywhere.

• Workplace type:  This post can be carried out remotely, desk space is available in Ross and Cromarty Citizens Advice Bureau.

• Hours per week: Hours are flexible. This will be discussed at interview and agreed on appointment.  

• Type of contract: 2 years fixed term with extension if targets are achieved.

• Salary scale: £25,600 per annum plus performance incentive.
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Closing date: 20th May 2025

Interview date: 26th May 2025

It feels good to know you are making a difference to people’s lives. In this role you will support the North Highlands Consortium of 4 citizens advice bureaux, all independent charities which provide free, impartial and confidential advice and information that give people the tools they need to sort out any issues or problems.

Your role will be to design, instigate and deliver a programme of corporate and other fundraising and sponsorship to raise funds for the North Highlands Consortium bureaux. Success in this role will mean our services can be maintained and expanded, now and into the future, enabling people in our communities to prosper and thrive.

You may live in the Highlands, or you may be anywhere in the UK. You will need to understand our communities and engage potential funders in the worthwhile work we do to enhance lives.

INDIVIDUAL GIVING AND EVENTS FUNDRAISER

OASIS HUB WATERLOO

32 hours per week (negotiable)

Two-year Fixed Term Contract

£26,737 per annum (Including London Weighting) £33,422 for 1 FTE

We are looking for a person with:

· Great character, chemistry and competency.

· Recent and proven experience in raising funds from individuals and events.

· Progressive and successful fundraising experience and approaches.

· First class team spirit and cohesion.

Is this you? Great – read on.

Oasis Hub Waterloo co-develops and co-delivers a wide range of integrated community services including a community centre, primary and secondary Academies, adult and further education opportunities, early years support, a Foodbank, advice services, a community farm, and well developed and diverse programmes for young people.

Purpose of job

This new role will lead on individual giving and events fundraising for Oasis Hub Waterloo with a focus on securing funds for Lambeth & Croydon Foodbank and our associated advice services. This will include developing our awareness and capacity to gain income from high-net-worth individuals, events and legacies.

To apply please email your CV (max of two pages) and a Supporting Statement.

Your Supporting Statement (max of two A4 pages) must share specific and relevant examples demonstrating how your qualities and experience will enable us to increase our income generation through individual giving and events.

Inspire and impress us!

Return your CV and Supporting Statement by Midday on Monday 5th May 2025

Face to face Interviews will take place in London Waterloo on the Monday 12th May 2025

If you want an informal chat about this role, please visit the Oasis Charity Jobs Website. 

As part of the package, Oasis offers:

· Flexible working where possible with family friendly policies

· A non-contributory pension scheme, currently offering 7% employer contribution

· A generous holiday allowance, starting at 25 days per year (plus 8 Bank Holidays)

We actively encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and minority and underrepresented groups.

Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in, and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Oasis ethos. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks. 

The successful candidate must have the right to work in the UK.

Oasis supports Equal Opportunities. Registered Charity No. 1163889

The Trusts & Foundations Fundraiser will join a small but passionate fundraising team, working together to harness the power of adventure to create lasting change and transform communities for all. 

The successful candidate will be responsible for securing core and restricted grant income for the different areas of Bendrigg’s work to ensure that outdoor adventurous opportunities are accessible to all. For example, one day might involve submitting a grant application for specialist climbing equipment whilst another might involve meeting with a funder to discuss support for our volunteering programme.  

This exciting opportunity will focus on raising funds from charitable trusts and foundations, primarily through grants of between four-and five-figures, to achieve overall annual fundraising targets (currently c. £900,000). The Trusts & Foundations Fundraiser will build on the existing strong relationships we have to encourage long-term partnerships, develop new relationships with potential funders and explore new opportunities for support.

The ideal candidate will have the ability to collaborate well with the team whilst successfully managing a varied workload. This role would suit a self-starter who is passionate, motivated and can manage a diverse portfolio of relationships to secure funding and support for Bendrigg’s work. 

About Us

The South East Rivers Trust (SERT), is the river restoration charity for the South East of England. Our vision is that rivers across the south east are clean, healthy and rich in biodiversity. Our mission is to restore and protect rivers and their catchments against multiple threats and a dramatically changing climate. We do this by:

• delivering evidence-based and nature-based solutions on land and in rivers;

• inspiring and empowering more people to protect rivers for the future.

Working at SERT is rewarding, fulfilling and busy. We work collaboratively and with passion, and this is reflected in our core values of: delivering high quality work, using expertise and scientific understanding, building good and effective relationships, and bringing positive energy to all we do. With rivers and catchments needing serious action to survive, our aims are growth and impact – so you’ll be comfortable with challenges and excited by change. If this sounds like an environment that you would thrive in, we would love to hear from you.

Bring your environmental passion for rivers to life!

Are you a competent Administrator, who prides themselves on their attention to detail and excellence?  Would you like to work with the Finance Team for a charity who is invested in improving and making a real difference to our rivers here within the South East of England, which hosts some of the rarest Chalk streams on the planet.

About The Role

We are a small charity which is expanding and looking to provide additional administrative support for our busy teams.  We have an exciting opportunity to join the South East Rivers Trust and become part of the small and dynamic Finance and Operations team, sitting at the heart of the organisation. This role reports directly to the Finance Director and will provide administration for this and other teams in the organisation. 

The General Administrator role has been created to support with a variety of tasks, including calendar management for catchment meetings, which are hosted both in person and virtually, across the region.  In addition to logistical arrangements of these meetings, the successful applicant will support with all aspects of hosting, including minute taking.  The role will also  support the research, writing, collation and management of documents, for internal and external circulation.  Other tasks will include supporting with budgets, expenses and invoices, requiring confidence in dealing with numbers, spreadsheets and suppliers.

The role would suit an individual with a strong administration background, who is approachable and organised, has excellent attention to detail, able to work on their own or as part of a team.  It involves liaising  and following up with all teams, to ensure internal and external stakeholders are communicated to in a timely manner with relevant information.  This is an ideal position for someone with excellent Microsoft office skills, strong communication abilities and a genuine interest in making a positive impact.  It will cover a variety of duties and afford the successful applicant the opportunity to learn more about the work we do in restoring our natural environment.

To be successful, they will need to be able to multitask, be proactive and have a confident manner, an excellent communicator who is inquisitive and able to work independently.  Additionally, they will have a positive attitude, with a willingness to assist the whole team with other administrative tasks as and when required. 

This role is a mix of working from home, with at least one day per week, (on a Thursday), working in the office in Leatherhead and attending regular in person meetings held across the entire SERT area.   

This is a full time role, which may require attendance at some adhoc meetings outside of office hours.

The deadline for application is 11:59pm on Sunday 11th May 2025.  We reserve the right to close the recruitment early.  Please visit our website for full details of the opportunity together with how to apply.

Interviews will be in person at our Leatherhead office, potentially w.c. 19th May.

Llanelli Foodbank, operated by Myrtle House, is far more than a place where people collect emergency food parcels—it is a vital community lifeline, offering hope, dignity, and practical support to individuals and families experiencing hardship. As part of the Trussell network, we work tirelessly to ensure that no one in our community goes hungry.

Beyond food provision, Llanelli Foodbank connects people with essential services to help them move out of crisis. Through strong partnerships, dedicated volunteers, and a commitment to compassionate care, we support those in need by providing more than just meals—we offer a pathway to stability and hope for a better future.

About the Role

Llanelli Foodbank is seeking a Fundraising Officer—a passionate and motivated individual who can inspire local businesses, community groups, and individuals to contribute to the fight against food insecurity. Every pound raised means another meal on the table for a family in need, and this role is pivotal in securing the vital funding required to sustain and expand our services.

As our Fundraising Officer, you will:

• Build and maintain meaningful relationships with local businesses, donors, and sponsors.

• Develop creative fundraising campaigns that increase public donations by at least 50% within a year.

• Organise community initiatives and events that not only raise funds but also spread awareness of food poverty in Llanelli.

• Identify and apply for relevant grants and funding opportunities to support and grow the Foodbank’s impact.

• Track and report on fundraising efforts, ensuring transparency and continuous improvement.

This is a dynamic role that combines remote working with hands-on community engagement. Whether you’re networking with potential donors, running a fundraising event, or securing crucial grant funding, your efforts will directly contribute to the long-term fight against poverty in Llanelli.

Who We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate is an enthusiastic, self-motivated individual with a proven track record in fundraising. Strong communication skills, a talent for relationship-building, and an ability to engage and inspire diverse audiences are essential. You’ll need to be highly organised, proactive, and passionate about making a tangible difference in people’s lives.

Desirable qualifications and skills include:

• Experience in fundraising, community engagement, or business development.

• Knowledge of grant writing and reporting.

• Familiarity with the Fundraising Regulator’s Code of Practice.

• A valid driver’s license for travel across the community.

Why Join Us?

By joining Llanelli Foodbank, you become part of a dedicated team that changes lives daily. This role offers the opportunity to bring fresh ideas, make meaningful connections, and contribute to a movement that extends beyond food provision—we’re working towards long-term solutions to poverty and hardship in our community.

If you’re passionate about social justice and thrive on making connections, this is the perfect role for you.

We’re looking for a Finance Officer who will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records and supporting financial planning and reporting. This role is critical in ensuring smooth financial operations and regulatory compliance for the organisation. Healthwatch Islington is a small, but effective and friendly team. More information about the role can be found in the Recruitment Pack.

Trusts and Foundations Community Fundraiser

Cransley Hospice Trust is seeking an enthusiastic and driven Trusts and Foundations Community Fundraiser to join our team. 

Join us and make a difference to people living with a life limiting illness, when they need it most.

As a crucial part of the fundraising team, you’ll be responsible for:

• Identifying and securing grants from trusts and foundations to support essential palliative and end of life care services for North Northamptonshire.
• Building strong relationships with community groups, faith organisations, schools, and businesses to inspire fundraising efforts.
• Supporting individual fundraisers in the community and ensuring excellent donor stewardship.
• Managing collections, fundraising events, and engaging with local supporters to maximise income.
• Working closely with the marketing team to promote fundraising campaigns.

About You

We’re looking for someone with:

• Experience in fundraising, business development, or relationship management.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, as you will be working closely with colleagues and external contacts.
• Strong people skills to engage and inspire donors, volunteers, and community groups.
• A proactive, creative, and organised approach to work.
• A strong desire to make a real difference to hospice and end of life care in North Northamptonshire.
• Excellent organisations skills with excellent attention to detail.
• You will bring a flexible, can do attitude and be able to work independently as well as part of a team.

This role offers the opportunity to develop your fundraising career in a supportive and inspiring team while directly contributing to end of life care in your local community.

Hybrid working, and due to the nature of your role there will be some evening and weekend work in the local area.

#Fundraiser #Trustfundraiser #Fundraising #Communityfundraiser #fundraiser #fundraisingstrategy 

About the Role

Sense is recruiting a Senior Community Fundraiser, this is a full time permanent position based in our offices in Kings Cross, London. This is a hybrid role, working in the office 2 days per week.

We’re looking for an experience fundraiser to join our Community Fundraising Team, responsible for generating income and engagement, working closely with services, volunteers and engagement staff. The successful candidate will support and deliver the community fundraising strategy, growing our portfolio and building new long-term relationships for Sense. You will be responsible for generating income for Sense, supporting the delivery of our Community Team income target of £569,000, enabling community fundraising to become a dependable source of income for the charity.

The main duties and responsibilities include:

• To ensure all community supporters are given the highest level of customer care and that all enquiries and requests for support are responded to quickly and effectively.
• To focus on growing income for Community Team across two key areas - groups and associations and schools and universities.
• The Senior Community Fundraiser will lead on the Community Team’s national projects and communicate updates and plans effectively with the team.
• To achieve agreed income targets, monitoring and forecasting on a regular basis and taking remedial action when necessary.
• Build effective and consistent working relationships with internal and external stakeholders and to engage and enthuse them about activities of the Community Fundraising team.
• To work closely with the wider Fundraising Directorate in order to break down silo working and ensure that all opportunities for fundraising are maximised and knowledge sharing takes place Directorate-wide.
• To work with colleagues in our Operations and Trading teams to develop their fundraising potential and supporting them with fundraising ideas and collateral.

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• Understanding of Community based fundraising trends.
• Evidence of own continuing professional development.
• 2-3 years’ experience in a community fundraising environment.
• Experience providing the highest level of stewardship to supporters / fundraisers or customers.
• Experience managing projects, with multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and comfortable regularly speaking to both current supporters and potential supporters in person and by the phone.
• Experience of working with budgets and financial targets.
• Experience with proposal writing or grant writing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to keep clear and accurate records, producing reports and analysis and presenting them in an effective way to stakeholders and Head of Team.
• Creative, and can generate new and innovative ways to fundraise, with a strong desire to succeed

For a full job description and person specification, please see the link on the left hand side of the page.

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. Sense are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer.

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.

Research Associate - National Youth Agency

Contract: 12-month Fixed Term Contract (with potential to extend)
Hours: Full-time - 37 hours per week 
Salary: £30,000 – £35,000 per annum, dependent on experience
Remote: This role is 100% homebased with occasional travel for staff residentials and other events.

What we do

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

We work in partnership and believe in collaborative leadership, listening to youth workers and the youth work sector so that we can understand their needs and respond to the challenges they face. We are ambitious for youth work and for young people and integrate youth voice and influence across our work

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join our Knowledge Team, working alongside two existing Research Associates and a Data Analyst. 

You will be integral in delivering research, data, and insights that support organisational development and programme delivery across NYA.

We are looking for an experienced mixed-methods researcher with a strong understanding of social research and evaluation approaches. Ideally, you will have experience working in or alongside the youth sector and be confident using both qualitative and quantitative methods.

You’ll need to be flexible, proactive, and a strong communicator, able to explain complex ideas to varied audiences. 

This role is ideal for someone looking to make a tangible difference through evidence-led approaches that shape policy, practice, and impact in youth work.

Key responsibilities for this role will include:

• Designing and delivering research projects using a range of methods including surveys, interviews, and focus groups.
• Supporting the development of the NYA research and data hub, including external research collation and data visualisation.
• Leading on evaluations to meet funder requirements and contribute to NYA’s growing evidence base.
• Analysing data from NYA programmes to support impact measurement.
• Promoting evidence-based practice across NYA and the wider youth sector.
• Communicating findings clearly through reports, briefings, and presentations.
• Managing research projects and collaborating with internal and external partners to deliver on time and to quality.
• Responding to internal and external research enquiries.

The ideal candidate will have experience in social research, familiarity with various research methodologies, and the ability to communicate complex findings to diverse audiences. 

Please refer to our Candidate Pack for more information on the role and the requirements.

Why Work for NYA?

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

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

A remote based team, spread across England, fostering inclusivity and diverse talent. Despite geographical distances between team members, NYA maintains a highly motivated and connected team through the optimisation of digital tools.

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

We provide 25 days leave plus 8 days, life assurance scheme, 5% employer pension contribution and a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme via Spectrum.life with unlimited specialist support available to all NYA employees.

How to Apply:

Please download our applicant pack to find out more about the role and requirements

To apply, please submit the following via our online application platform by 11:59pm on Monday 12th May 2025:

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

A covering letter (maximum two sides) highlighting your suitability for the role and how you meet the requirements in the

About You section. 

We will request data for our EEDI monitoring purposes, providing this is optional.

Please note: the covering letter is an essential part of the application process and will be assessed as part of your full application. We use AI detector software, so cover letters or CV’s with over 30% AI generated content with be disregarded. We understand that AI tools can offer support to candidates who have learning differences, which is why we will accept applications with some AI assistance. CV’s will not be accepted without a cover letter.

The National Youth Agency is an equal opportunities employer. 

At NYA our inclusive culture means that we embrace individual differences and understand that we need a diverse team to achieve our organisations mission. 

We wish to recruit candidates from all backgrounds to ensure our team reflects the rich diversity of the communities we serve. We encourage applications from anyone regardless of disability, ethnicity, heritage, gender, sexuality, religion, socio-economic background and political beliefs but we particularly welcome applications from global majority candidates and those from other minoritised ethnic groups in the UK as they are currently underrepresented in our team.

Youth Work changes lives

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

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

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About Equally Ours:

We’re the UK charity that brings together people and organisations working across equality, human rights and social justice to make a reality of these in everyone’s lives. Our vision is a just and compassionate society, where we are free from harm and can all contribute and flourish, whoever we are, whatever we believe in, and whatever we do and don’t have. A society that is equally ours.

About the role:

We’re on the lookout for a new Director of Policy and Public Affairs, to protect and advance equality and human rights in the UK, by increasing our policy impact and working collaboratively to harness the power of our network.

The Director of Policy and Public Affairs will play an important role in protecting and advancing equality and human rights in the UK. This role will focus on growing our policy and public affairs capacity so that we can achieve the goals set out in Together for Social Justice, our 10-year strategy. 

You’ll develop and deliver high-impact policy influencing strategies on our three big issues of law, climate and investment. This will mean working on vital public policy issues such as embedding equality and human rights in the government’s mission-driven approach, ensuring a strong legal framework of rights protections, improving public awareness of the value of human rights, and creating a work programme to ensure that people’s whose rights are most at risk can lead policy development on climate breakdown.

You’ll have a strong track record of creating innovative policy solutions that influence public policy and secure social change; the ability to forge and nurture constructive dialogue and working relationships across the political spectrum and within civil society, and a deep understanding of how to increase racial justice at systemic level. You’ll be confident communicating complex legal and technical issues in an engaging way that brings their practical impacts to life for a wide range of audiences, including the media. You’ll be skilled at bringing people together and working collaboratively. 

We’re a small team whose strength comes from combining our own lived and professional expertise with that of the leading thinkers and organisations who make up our network. We offer flexible working and lots of autonomy within a collaborative and supportive environment where it’s your job to make things happen. 

Why Equally Ours?

• Generous benefits including enhanced pension, 26 days of annual leave, health and wellbeing support, and more. 

• Flexible working arrangements to help you balance your professional and personal life. 

• A collaborative culture that values lived experience alongside professional expertise. 

If you are looking for an opportunity to use your skills to drive meaningful social change, we would love to hear from you. 

How to Apply: 

Please read through the full job pack and then submit your CV and cover letter (max 2 pages) outlining your interest in the role and how you meet the criteria. Please ensure that you address all the criteria, providing sufficient relevant evidence, including examples, to show how your skills and experience match those required in the person specification. Applications without cover letters will not be accepted.

Closing date for applications: 6th May, 12 noon

This role is based in Dublin or elsewhere in ROI/NI with a hybrid working model. Please note that Christian Aid Ireland is NOT a visa sponsoring organisation, so applicants MUST already have full and current eligibility to work in ROI/NI.

About us

Christian Aid exists to create a world where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty. We are a global movement of people, churches and local organisations who passionately champion dignity, equality and justice worldwide. We are the changemakers, the peacemakers, the mighty of heart.

We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, and recognise the value this brings in forming strong, creative and high performing teams. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, and from those with experience from outside of the voluntary sector. And no, you don't have to be Christian to work here - we encourage people of all faiths and none to apply. We just ask that everyone lives out our values of dignity, equality, justice and love. We value a good work-life balance, so we're open to part-time and flexible working. We also offer hybrid working for our office-based colleagues..

Learn about our vision, mission and values

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to strengthen Christian Aid's work on Peacebuilding and Conflict Prevention, a strategic organisational priority, to increase the impact of our work, strengthen and support the delivery of our Peacebuilding and conflict Prevention Global Strategy. To promote learning, provide technical support to programme teams, driving conflict sensitivity, addressing the root causes and drivers of conflict, violence and GBV, and enhancing practice on peacebuilding and conflict prevention, working with Christian Aid's teams in 29 countries across in Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Middle East, and Europe.

You will work as a part of the team shaping and developing Christian Aid's global work on peacebuilding and conflict prevention. The role sits in Christian Aid Ireland (CAI) the organisational / global lead on Peacebuilding and Conflict Prevention. The post-holder reports to the Head of Unit, based in the International Department in Christian Aid (CA).

The purpose and direction of the post will be driven by Christian Aid's Peacebuilding and Conflict Prevention Global Strategy. This includes strategic priority areas on conflict sensitivity, peacebuilding, conflict prevention, gender equality and the reduction of gender based violence (GBV). This role will support delivery of the strategy, in areas of programmes, policy and programme quality, including but not limited to humanitarian settings or complex protracted conflicts.

The role combines direct technical support; programme development; facilitation of learning and mutual support between programmes; and development of good practice and guidance resources based on both internal experience and external learning. The role will provide technical expertise, will capture learning, and build on Christian Aid's experience delivering peacebuilding work supported by donors such as the EU, Irish Aid, UK FCDO, UN Peacebuilding Fund and USAID, and others, to build sustainable peace.

Overseas travel is required for programme monitoring and support. The role will provide regular briefings and guidance for programme staff to develop the the focus on Peacebuilding and Conflict Prevention, providing strategic input to key decision-making bodies, engaging advisor groups and working with the International Division of Christian Aid.

As well as implementing programmes on peacebuilding, conflict transformation, conflict resolution, protection and human rights, Christian Aid has a strong track record of advocacy, tackling factors that drive fragility and exclusion. The role involves working with both programme and policy teams across the organisation and engaging in advocacy with relevant Irish and European audiences as required. The role also represents Christian Aid externally (with donors, NGOs, academic institutions) to share learning and best practice from our programmes.

About you

Essential:

-Knowledge of current thinking on peacebuilding, conflict prevention, tackling violence, including GBV, in an international context

-Experience of international programme work on peacebuilding, GBV, conflict sensitivity / conflict analysis

-Familiarity with programme cycle management tools and methods

-Ability to apply analysis of conflict / power / gender to programme design

-Excellent facilitation skills, and ability to promote critical thinking and reflection

-Experience providing training, technical support and/or advice

-Creative thinking and track record of promoting innovation

-Track record of promoting organisational learning

-Experience developing proposals, analysing technical strategies for implementation.

-Demonstrable ability to influence others and negotiate win-win solutions

-Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to discuss sensitive issues and inspire others to take up new challenges, and build effective working relationships

Desirable:

-Familiarity with partnership working and the role of civil society / faith based organisations in development / peacebuilding

-Experience working in humanitarian programmes

-Experience implementing GBV response/prevention programmes

-Experience of policy/advocacy work

-Experience of designing projects and/or managing consultants

-Ability to communicate effectively in Spanish and/or French.

Competency questions

As part of your application you will be asked to demonstrate your suitability by giving answers to the following questions:

Build Partnerships:

Tell us about a time when you were proactive in taking on new and additional work to achieve a team or organisational goal.

Deliver Results:

Tell us about a time when you planned, prioritised and monitored your own work to meet the team's objectives to the standards required.

Realise Potential:

Please tell us about a time when you took action to address gaps in your own knowledge and skills without being prompted

Further information

At Christian Aid we strive to be an inclusive and diverse employer and recognise the value that this brings in helping to build strong, creative and high performing teams.

We are actively encouraging racialised minorities, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people with caring responsibilities, people from low socioeconomic backgrounds, women, and older workers to apply. This is because these groups are under-represented within our teams, especially at senior level, and we recognise and value the contributions members of these groups make to strong, creative and high performing teams. To discuss this role in greater detail, please contact [email protected]

We have a strong Christian ethos and we encourage applications from all faiths and none (with the exception of Director positions where there is a genuine occupational requirement to be a practicing Christian - Exempted under the Equality Act 2010).

All successful candidates will require a DBS/police check appropriate to the role and location and a Counter Terrorism Sanction check as part of your clearance for commencing your role with us. We also participate in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information as part of the referencing process from job applicants' previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

This role requires applicants to have the right to live and work in the country where this position is based and undertake the role that you have been offered. If you are successful and we make you an offer for the role, we will be required to conduct a right to work check on your immigration status in the UK. We will contact you regarding the documentation you will need to provide to evidence this.

You can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits, including a generous holiday allowance, a season ticket loan, and flexibility that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance.