Public health officer jobs in Watford, hertfordshire
You will be one of the key points of contact for World Physiotherapy membership. The position is instrumental in assisting the smooth running of World Physiotherapy membership services and supporting the work of the membership manager, the regional executive committees, member organisations, and other staff across the full range of functions.
You will use your experience, initiative, confidence, project and organisational skills to provide business support across the organisation and its activities. These include the membership function requirements of the organisation, project support, operational logistics, member services and education activities. This will require liaising with staff, member organisations, board/committee members, and external stakeholders.
You will love working for a growing, values-driven organisation where you can use your skills to support the organisation’s business as usual activities as well as strategic projects working at all levels in the organisation and with key stakeholders.
You thrive in a dynamic, international team where you can implement systems and processes for effective and efficient operations, as well as bring your ideas to specific projects.
Duties and key responsibilities
Operational support
- Liaising with member organisations, regions, specialty groups and networks as required by the membership manager and other staff.
- Technical and logistical support across all operations for any meetings and webinars.
- Work with relevant staff to ensure that activities are set up on Teamwork® (project management software) and support their ongoing management.
- Ensure the CRM (Salesforce) is updated with relevant organisational and individual contacts and interactions.
- Management of membership queries
Administrative support to the membership manager, regional executive committees and specialty groups, and those representing World Physiotherapy on defined activities or events
- Scheduling of all regional executive committee meetings and supporting other meetings and webinars both via teleconference and face-to-face.
- Drafting forms and surveys using Microsoft Forms and SurveyMonkey
- Other project areas: work with the membership manager to carry out activity analysis
- Provide day-to-day administrative support for World Physiotherapy’s membership activities and services.
- Assess ways to improve project management and outcomes.
- Provide general project support and carry out any other tasks requested by the manager.
Person specification
The membership support officer must have experience in project support and organisational administration. They must be highly organised, self-motivated and able to demonstrate initiative in managing complex and competing demands from different sources.
It is expected that the individual will ideally have a good first degree, or relevant experience gained across a range of comparable settings, preferably with additional experience or qualifications in project management and/or business administration. Experience of working with senior staff and committees is essential.
The individual must have a legal right to work in the UK.
Attributes
Essential:
- advanced computer literacy skills and competency with Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Surveymonkey, Salesforce, Teams, and Zoom.
- strong communication skills (in a cross cultural/professional environment)
- the ability to multi-task, prioritise and manage own workloads
- cultural awareness and sensitivity
- tact and discretion for dealing with confidential information
It is expected that the person appointed will have:
- a minimum of two years in a relevant work environment
- demonstrable ability to organise and prioritise own workload effectively
- experience of meeting planning including webinars
- experience gained working with teams and individuals across time zones internationally
- delivered a variety of business support and office services
- an efficient and well organised working style
Desirable:
- understanding of the physiotherapy profession
- ability to speak an additional language such as French, Spanish, Portuguese or Arabic
Candidates with relevant experience who meet the above attributes will be invited for an initial interview, which may be followed by a technical interview and skills test.
To represent physiotherapy across the globe, advancing our profession and advocating access for all, to improve health and wellbeing.


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Special Olympics GB is proud to support some of the most inspiring athletes in the world — individuals with intellectual disabilities who compete from local to international levels, breaking down barriers and showing the transformative power of sport both on and off the field of play.
As we enter an exciting new chapter, we are seeking an outstanding Director of Operations to join our Executive Leadership Team. This is a pivotal role for a strategic and values-driven leader who can strengthen our organisation, drive operational excellence and help deliver even greater impact for athletes, families and communities.
Working closely with the Chief Executive, Board and wider movement, you will lead organisational performance across governance, safegaurding, finance, people, systems, planning and delivery, ensuring Special Olympics GB is resilient, ambitious and fit for the future. As Executive Lead for Safeguarding and Welfare, you will champion a culture where the wellbeing, safety and dignity of every athlete remains at the heart of everything we do.
We are looking for someone who:
- Is inspired by the power of sport to transform lives and create more inclusive communities.
- Brings significant senior leadership experience and a track record of organisational development and operational excellence.
- Can translate strategic ambition into effective delivery and sustainable growth.
- Has experience of governance, compliance, finance, risk management and safeguarding.
- Builds strong relationships and partnerships, influencing with credibility and integrity.
- Leads with empathy, accountability and a commitment to inclusion.
The Director of Operations at SOGB is a wide-ranging, key role, reporting to the Chief Executive as a member of the Executive Leadership Team (ELT). Working across the organisation, the Director of Operations manages the operational and support services activities including governance, compliance, HR, business processes, IT, safeguarding, finance and health & safety to ensure that the organisation runs smoothly, efficiently and effectively.
Application Instructions
For Job Role specifics and how to apply please see the below SOGB Director of Operations Recruitment Pack.
The closing date for applications is Friday 4th September 2026 at 9am. There will be a two- stage interview process that will cover both culture/motivators and thematic competencies. Stage 1 interviews will take place week beginning 28th September 2026 and stage 2 will take place week beginning 5th October 2026.
To apply, please send a covering letter (maximum 2 pages) explaining why you wish to apply for the Director of Operations role. It is important that all prospective candidates understand our mission and are driven by our cause. Referring to the role description, please be specific about how your skills and experience will help you undertake this role. Generic applications will not be considered.
We are Special Olympics GB. We are Inclusion in Action.



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Lead a pioneering national mental-health service for young people, rooted in nature and underpinned by strong clinical practice.
We are seeking an experienced Clinical or Counselling Psychologist to lead its development, accreditation and quality across the UK.
Salary: £34,517–£38,850 per annum, depending on experience (0.6 FTE; full-time equivalent £57,528–£64,750)
Hours: 22.5 hours per week / three days per week
Contract: 18-month fixed term, with intention to extend subject to service growth and funding
Location: Hybrid, with travel to Dose of Nature locations and member organisations across the UK
Dose of Nature is a mental-health charity improving mental health and wellbeing through structured, evidence-informed engagement with nature.
We are developing a Young Person Memberships service for young people and young adults under 25. We will train and support trusted organisations to deliver the Dose of Nature model in their communities, providing the clinical framework, accreditation, supervision, quality assurance and evaluation needed for safe, effective and consistent delivery.
About the role
As Young People’s Clinical Service Lead, you will establish, deliver and grow this new service. Working with our Head of Clinical and Memberships Operations Lead, you will turn our clinical model into a scalable national service while protecting its quality, safety and integrity.
You will lead the clinical assessment and accreditation of member organisations; develop training and competency frameworks; provide supervision and consultation; establish governance, safeguarding and risk arrangements; monitor outcomes and quality; and build trusted relationships with NHS, voluntary-sector, youth-service and community partners.
About you
You will be a current HCPC-registered Clinical or Counselling Psychologist, with a doctoral-level qualification and experience broadly consistent with an NHS Band 8a role.
You will bring:
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Substantial post-qualification experience supporting young people or young adults experiencing mental-health difficulties;
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Strong skills in psychological assessment, formulation, intervention, clinical decision-making, safeguarding and risk management;
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Experience providing clinical supervision, consultation or reflective practice to other practitioners;
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Experience designing or delivering clinical training and assessing practitioner competence;
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Experience of developing, implementing or improving a clinical service; and
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The confidence to work across organisational boundaries, maintain clear clinical standards and help build a new national service.
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Experience in CAMHS, young-adult mental health, voluntary-sector provision, clinical governance, quality assurance, accreditation or partnership-led services would be valuable.
We offer hybrid and flexible working, employer pension contribution, pro-rata annual leave, professional supervision, CPD support and approved travel expenses.
Dose of Nature is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. This post is subject to enhanced DBS clearance, references, verification of qualifications and HCPC registration, and eligibility to work in the UK.
Please download the full Job Description and Person Specification before applying.
Work with people with mental health problems & the general population encouraging everyone to connect with nature in order to improve mental wellbeing
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Keeping Young People Safe:
At Young Enterprise, safeguarding is at the core of everything we do. We are committed to promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. All successful applicants will receive ongoing safeguarding training throughout their employment and be expected to uphold excellent safeguarding practice at all times.
Are you passionate about helping young people build brighter futures?
We’ve got a brilliant opportunity for you to join our team as an Impact and Insights Officer, at Young Enterprise.
Who We Are
We’re Young Enterprise – a national charity with a bold mission: to give every young person the skills, confidence, and mindset to thrive in the changing world of work.
For over 60 years, we’ve empowered more than 7 million young people through hands-on enterprise and financial education programmes. Whether it’s launching a student business or learning how to manage money, we help young people develop key life skills like teamwork, leadership, problem-solving, and resilience.
We’re a passionate, down-to-earth team of 90+ staff and 2,000+ volunteers who believe that every young person, regardless of background, deserves a fair start in life.
Why Join Us?
We think Young Enterprise is a great place to work—and we’re proud of our people-first culture. Here’s what you can expect:
- A friendly and supportive team where your voice is heard
- A strong commitment to diversity and inclusion—we want everyone to feel they belong
- Generous holiday allowance and flexible working
- Cycle-to-work scheme, life assurance, and NHS top-up plan
- Ongoing learning and mentoring opportunities
- A chance to directly impact the lives of young people every single day
About the Role
This is a role where your insights will shape real change. As Impact and Insights Officer, you’ll:
- Play a key role in evaluation and insight projects that strengthen Young Enterprise’s evidence base and inform strategy.
- Turn data into stories that amplify young people’s voices and drive impact.
- Coordinate and align data across 15+ programmes, ensuring quality and consistency.
- Stay ahead of trends in education and youth research, bringing fresh ideas and innovation.
- Work collaboratively across teams and with external partners to share insights and champion best practice.
This is a dynamic, insight-driven role with plenty of scope for creativity, independence, and collaboration.
You’ll love this job if you are…
- passionate about making a difference: Using evidence to unlock opportunities for young people.
- detail-focused and curious: Ensuring accuracy while exploring what the numbers really mean.
- a natural problem-solver: Finding creative ways to collect, interpret, and communicate data.
- a clear communicator: Turning complex findings into compelling stories that inspire action.
- curious and evidence-driven: Supporting research and evaluation projects that deepen our understanding of impact and inform decision-making.
- enthusiastic about data and AI: Exploring the potential of technology to improve data analysis.
- collaborative and proactive: Working across teams and engaging external networks to make big ideas happen.
Key Responsibilities
- Collating and monitoring data, including database oversight and data cleaning, to strengthen Young Enterprise’s evidence base.
- Monitor, clean and validate data across multiple programmes, ensuring high standards of data quality and completeness.
- Set up and manage surveys, filtering and analysing large volumes of quantitative and qualitative data.
- Synthesize and communicate insights clearly through briefings and presentations, to meet diverse internal needs.
- Contribute to research and evaluation projects, applying appropriate research methods to generate robust evidence and actionable insight.
- Apply creative and innovative approaches to data collection, analysis and visual storytelling, ensuring young people’s voices are represented authentically.
- Explore the use of applications and software, including AI, that can enhance Young Enterprise’s data analysis and insight.
- Stay up to date with external research and sector trends, particularly in education and youth research, building strong peer networks and exploring external collaboration opportunities.
- Support external reporting and dissemination, ensuring that funder monitoring and evaluation requirements are met and impact is shared effectively.
- Act as a day-to-day research and insights contact, collaborating across teams and contributing to cross-organisational initiatives.
A few practical things
- This is a hybrid role, requiring you to work from a YE office (London or Oxford) at least 8 days per month.
How to Apply
Please send your CV and a one-page cover letter telling us why you’re the right person for this role. Applications must be submitted by 23:30 on 2 September 2026. Please note that applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
First-round interviews will be held in person at our London Office and shortlisted candidates will be invited to be interviewed on 7 September 2026. Second-round interviews will be held via Teams, on 11 September 2026.
Full details can be found in the Job Description.
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This role leads two of the most consequential shifts in our 2026–2028 strategy. First, our move from a narrative-based to an evidence-based organisation: designing our impact measurement framework, leading the rollout and adoption of the Impact Hub (our custom CRM and data platform), and embedding data-driven decision-making across every team. Second, the community around our programmes: the trusted community and education referral partnerships that bring young people to us, and the structured alumni community that keeps them connected, supported and contributing after they complete our programmes.
WHAT YOU OWN
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Impact framework : the organisation's impact measurement framework, metrics and indicators.
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The Impact Hub (CRM) : the platform, its roadmap, adoption and supplier relationship.
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Data governance : data quality standards, validation protocols and UK GDPR compliance.
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Evaluation methodology : how programmes and services are evaluated, including external evaluation partnerships.
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Referral partnerships : the community and education referral partnership model and its members.
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Alumni strategy : the alumni engagement model, tiered support structure and Advisory Council.
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Organisational reporting : impact reporting to the board, funders and the public.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
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Impact Measurement & Evidence ~ Develop and own the organisation's impact measurement framework, defining metrics and indicators that reflect outcomes and effectiveness rather than interest or activity alone.
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Organisational Insight & Foresight ~ Act as the organisation's insight lead: translate quantitative and qualitative data into organisational insight that shapes strategy, programme design and resource allocation.
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The Impact Hub ~ Lead the delivery, rollout and adoption of the Impact Hub, including migration from Upshot, in line with the phased plan in the Data & Digital strategy : and own its roadmap as the organisation's insight platform thereafter.
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Stakeholder Engagement Framework (Governance) ~ Act as guardian of the unified stakeholder engagement framework, defining the standards, data capture requirements and reporting consistency that all teams apply across our five stakeholder groups.
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Community & Education Partnerships (Referral Pipeline) ~ Design and deliver the structured referral partnership model set out in the Talent & Engagement strategy, piloting quarterly cohorts of university, faith-group and community-organisation partners with clear MOUs, shared objectives and referral tracking through the Impact Hub.
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Alumni Community & Engagement ~ Design and deliver a structured 12-month alumni engagement calendar with audience-segmented communications, supported by Impact Hub data.
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Reporting & Funder Evidence ~ Produce evidence-based impact reporting for the board, funders, partners and public communications, supporting grant bids, corporate stewardship and the annual report.
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Team Leadership ~ Line-manage the Data Administrator, Progression coaches and any future team members, providing guidance, training and performance oversight.
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Organisational Leadership ~ Contribute to organisational strategy, annual planning and budgeting as a member of the Senior Leadership Team.
Read the full Job Description attached to see the full Key repsonsibilites, Person specification and 12 month success metrics.
20/20 Levels is a social mobility organisation dedicated to empowering black and racially underrepresented young people to maximise their potential.



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Salary £30,000 per annum (pro rata £12,000 for part-time)
Hours of work 15 hours a week (2 days), not including breaks
Base Chase Farm Hospital, 127 The Ridgeway, Enfield EN2 8JL
The role
The CF Therapist will report to the Senior CTS Therapist (CF & NM & Finchley).
The purpose of the role is to provide adaptive therapeutic massage to patients under referral from clinical teams, at the Chase Farm site within step-down, rehabilitation and chemotherapy infusion suite settings, supporting patients' comfort, relaxation, and well-being during recovery.
Unlike many complementary therapy roles, this position offers the best of both worlds.
The two-day-per-week structure provides the security and satisfaction of working within a respected healthcare setting while allowing you the flexibility to continue building and maintaining your private practice. For therapists who value variety and professional independence, this role offers an ideal balance that may not be possible in a full-time position.
You will also gain experience that is difficult to find elsewhere, delivering massage to patients within a busy hospital setting. This provides a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact on people's wellbeing while developing specialist skills and experience in healthcare.
Key objectives and responsibilities of the post are:
· Provide gentle adaptive therapeutic touch to support relaxation and well-being
· Set the highest possible standards of care, respecting cultural preferences, touch, and privacy
· To ensure robust clinical pathways, assessments and review processes are followed, maintaining appropriate clinical records/document sessions as per policy
· Demonstrate safe delivery of best clinical practice
· Contribute to the development of evidence-based practice and be involved with research and case studies, where appropriate
· Assist senior CTS therapist NM & CF (Finchley) in the induction and mentoring of volunteers.
· Strict adhered to infection prevention
· Protocols the immediate escalation of adverse reactions
· Liaise closely with the nursing and medical team
· Be aware of current developments within complementary therapy
· Ensure sensitive information is managed in accordance with GDPR, Safeguarding and confidentiality policies and guidance
· Always maintain confidentiality, which includes patients, relatives, staff and volunteers
· Monitor and maintain the complementary therapy stock and ensure oils and equipment are stored safely and correctly
- Work autonomously but in compliance with the relevant professional body’s code of ethics and professional conduct, national frameworks and trust policies and procedures specific to the role
The team
Patient support brings together volunteering, complementary therapy, and wider charity patient-facing support into one integrated, site-based team at each of the four main hospital sites. Each hospital has a dedicated “charity space” with a core team that works together to provide a consistent, responsive, and easy‑to‑navigate offer for patients and families. Patient support site managers work closely with NHS site teams to ensure support reflects the clinical needs and demographics of each hospital. Volunteering and therapy roles are embedded locally rather than operating as separate teams, enabling continuity, flexibility, and equitable provision. A small central social rights and benefits team provides targeted, discharge‑focused advice for financially vulnerable patients. Patient support delivered via the charity is designed to be clear, collaborative and patient‑centred, with charity staff working as one team to deliver high‑quality support tailored to each site.
Organisation
The Royal Free Charity stands at the threshold of its most important period of development.
Our vision is for everyone served by the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust (RFL) to have access to world-leading healthcare, delivered by a thriving workforce, and driven by medical research that has a global impact. We support the 17,000 staff of the RFL and their two million patients across Barnet, Chase Farm, North Mid and Royal Free hospitals and more than 30 NHS services.
Through the services we provide and the programmes and equipment we fund, we make a profound and immediate difference to patients’ experiences of care.
The recruitment process
To apply for this post, send your:
- CV (please include your last employer and dates of employment)
- Cover letter addressing how you meet the criteria set out in the job description and person specification.
Please note, that applications submitted without a cover letter may not be considered for this role.
Closing date for application: This is an open, rolling campaign
Interview date: week commencing 17 August 2026
Please kindly note that we may close the job advert before the closing date if we receive a large volume of applications.
- You must be eligible to work in the UK
We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may require during the recruitment process.
As an equal opportunities’ employer, the Royal Free Charity is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.
We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join the Royal Free Charity and act in line with our values of dedication, innovation, partnership, energy and respect.
Benefits:
Core benefits
· 25 days of paid holiday, plus a three-day office closure rest period between Christmas and New Year, and UK bank holidays. This increases to 30 days' leave after five completed years of continuous employment (all leave is pro rata for part-time employees).
· A contributory pension scheme, where we match your 4% contribution towards your pension. If you choose to increase your payments into your pension scheme, we’ll match your contribution up to 9%.
· A sick pay package that offers one month’s full pay and one month’s half pay in any 12-month period if you’ve been with us for less than two years. This rises to two months’ full pay and two months’ half pay in any 12-month period after two years of continuous employment.
· Occupational maternity pay and paternity pay packages that provide more generous support than statutory pay alone.
· A flexible working policy to support our employees’ work/life balance.
Support for your financial wellbeing
As a member of the Royal Free family, you’ll be entitled to benefit from:
· Expert financial advice from our financial partner, the London Credit Union
· Savings on purchases with the Blue Light Card
· Our Death in Service benefit
Support for your health and wellbeing
· Subsidised gym, pool and classes at our Rec Club in Hampstead
· Secure bicycle parking and shower facilities at our Hampstead site
· Guided meditation
· Menopause peer support group
· Employee Assistance Programme offering 24-hour access to free confidential advice and support on work and personal issues.
We accelerate improvement and innovation beyond what the NHS can provide



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About Thrombosis UK
Thrombosis UK is the UK’s leading thrombosis charity, working to improve awareness, prevention and support for people affected by blood clots.
As part of our new organisational strategy, we are launching a major programme focused on raising awareness of blood clot (VTE) risk during pregnancy and the postpartum period. This programme will combine public awareness, healthcare professional engagement, patient advocacy and policy influence to improve understanding, encourage earlier action and contribute to longer-term system change.
We are seeking an experienced freelance communications professional to work alongside our team to help shape and deliver this programme.
The opportunity
This is not a traditional PR brief. We are looking for someone who can think strategically while also delivering practical communications activity across multiple channels.
The consultant will work alongside Thrombosis UK staff who already deliver digital communications, social media, volunteer engagement and patient support. The role is to provide strategic communications expertise, lead specialist campaign activity and build the team's capacity, rather than replace existing internal functions.
The successful consultant will help us develop and implement an integrated campaign that includes:
· Public awareness campaigns
· Media relations and press activity
· Digital communications and content planning
· Website content and user journeys
· Stakeholder communications
· Support for public affairs and parliamentary engagement
· Campaign evaluation and learning
The consultant will work closely with our Chief Executive and wider team, bringing specialist campaign expertise that complements our existing clinical knowledge and patient support work.
Please send:
• A short statement outlining your relevant experience
• Proposal that outlines how you would approach the work including budget plans
• Examples of similar campaigns or projects
• Your availability (we are keen to start and will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis)
• Evidence of liability insurance and any professional association memberships
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About the role:
We are seeking a Communications and Engagement Officer to support our Policy and Public Affairs team and lead on engaging with our members. You will be the main point of contact for our members and support our Policy team to mobilise the collective voice of our membership to influence public policy and drive long-lasting, systemic change. The successful candidate will be competent in digital technology, have a passion for human rights, equality and social justice, some experience or knowledge of public policy and/or human rights and equality frameworks, and strong interpersonal, communication and organisational skills.
This is a varied role that would suit a candidate with a broad range of skills and interests. Each day is likely to be different and might include drafting communications material, supporting a submission to a government consultation or arranging and servicing member meetings.
About the organisation:
Equally Ours (previously the Equality and Diversity Forum) is a 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.
Through its members and networks, Equally Ours joins up research, policy and communications to shift public opinion and policy in positive and powerful ways. This is an exciting and pivotal time for us. Our 10-year strategy, Together for social justice, sets out our bold agenda to increase equality and strengthen rights at scale in the areas of law, climate and investment.
Our policy work supports our membership of networks, communities and grassroots groups across the UK to influence public policy and decision-making.
We are a small team, which means you will have the opportunity to work closely with colleagues across the organisation and gain experience of a wide range of activities involved in running a small membership charity. You will support different aspects of our day-to-day work and have opportunities to learn from colleagues with expertise across policy, public affairs, engagement, operations, finance and programme delivery. You can find out more about our team on the 'about us' page of our website.
Main duties and responsibilities:
Membership engagement
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Support potential new members through our member application process, prepare applications for review by the board
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Arrange inductions with new members, including arranging induction meetings between senior staff and CEOs
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Organise regular members’ meetings, contacting and liaising with speakers from across our membership and research networks, as well as parliamentarians and other policy-makers.
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Ensure all our methods of engagement (meetings, events, comms, web content, etc) are accessible, liaising with participants, suppliers, venues, etc to ensure that access needs are met
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Maintain our member and research network contact lists and support the Head of Policy and Engagement in maintaining contact lists for parliamentary contacts, using Mailchimp
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Take ownership of longer-term projects to support and improve our membership engagement offer
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Use membership engagement to support the wider team in its long-term efforts to protect the equality and human rights legal framework
Communications and Engagement
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Draft and send member updates regularly, informing our members about opportunities for collaboration, and upcoming meetings and events
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Draft and send newsletters to our audience of 5,000, providing updates on the work of our membership as well as news and updates from government and public bodies
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Draft and schedule LinkedIn and other social media posts to share information about our work and that of our members.
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Update and manage the website with any relevant news or information.
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Monitor and report on engagement levels with our newsletters, member updates, social and web content, suggesting areas for improvement.
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Use communications tools and techniques to mobilise support for the protection of the equality and human rights legal framework.
Policy and team support
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Organise meetings and events; including timelines, sending invites and reminders, speaker liaison, logistics and planning.
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Draft meeting agendas and send along with any supporting documentation in advance of any meetings.
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Take the minutes at various meetings, summarise for distribution, and follow up on any actions.
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Monitor and report on the attendance levels of our members’ meetings, working group meetings and events.
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Draft and administer satisfaction and impact surveys, and report on the results.
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Support the wider team to conduct its policy influencing work for example, through government consultations and correspondence with policy makers.
Person Specification (Essential Skills and Experience):
Communication skills:
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Very strong oral and written communication skills, coupled with an ability to communicate with tact and diplomacy.
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An ability to quickly adapt to our unique tone of voice in your communications, ensuring that your language and tone are accessible and sensitive to the topics being written about.
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A willingness to understand and adopt a human rights-based approach in your language, understanding the power of words and how they might uplift or diminish people.
Organisational skills:
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Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise competing demands and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
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Strong attention to detail whilst maintaining the ability to work quickly and responsively.
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Demonstrable experience of using platforms such as Eventbrite and Microsoft Teams to manage large meetings and online events, and Microsoft SharePoint for file management.
Interpersonal skills:
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The ability to liaise and engage with people from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences, and create and sustain positive, collaborative relationships.
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High levels of emotional intelligence and resilience including an ability to hold and manage difficult feelings and conversations with tact and sensitivity.
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Understanding and ability to manage how privilege and inequality can impact in the workplace for yourself, colleagues and external stakeholders.
Professional skills and experience:
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Equality and Human Rights: a passion for human rights, equality and social justice and a drive to support systems change in order to support communities and people who experience disadvantage and discrimination.
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Content creation and management: experience of drafting engaging content for a range of audiences and through a range of channels, using Wordpress, Mailchimp, and Canva.
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Experience in or strong understanding of accessibility and inclusion; ensuring that communications and events are accessible to people with a range of conditions.
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Confidentiality and safeguarding: A good understanding of GDPR principles, ensuring people’s privacy is protected where necessary, and experience of or ability to work within our safeguarding policy.
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An understanding of, or a willingness to learn about, how public policy is developed in the UK and the importance of civic engagement in building public policy and legislation
Personal qualities
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Initiative and growth mindset: the ability to identify and act on opportunities.
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A flexible and collaborative approach, with the ability to adapt to changing priorities and support a range of projects in response to organisational needs.
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Commitment to embed anti-racism across all aspects of our work.
Please read the full application pack attached before applying. You must be signed into your CharityJob candidate account to access and view this document.
Please note we will only accept applications that include a cover letter.
Application Instructions
Please submit a CV and cover letter (max 2 pages) explaining your interest in this role by 11pm on 11 September. 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.
If you would like to apply under the guaranteed interview scheme, please review the criteria on the last page of the job pack, and then contact us so we can provide further details.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Kids Network is a London based children’s charity connecting young people with trained volunteer mentors.
We’re looking for a highly organised, relationship focused School Experience Officer to support our school partnerships strategy and ensure every school has a brilliant experience of our programme.
- Location: London-based (Hybrid - Remote, Office and Field based)
- Contract: Permanent, full time (35 hours)
- Salary: £28,000 p/a
- Reporting to Schools and Partnerships Lead
We will be holding first round calls on Thursday 10th September, with the second round interviews taking place Wednesday 16th September.
Ideal start date: 4-6 weeks
ABOUT THE ROLE
We’re looking for a highly organised, relationship focused School Experience Officer to join our Programme Delivery team and support our Schools and Partnerships Leader. This role is central to ensuring that every school we work with receives a consistent, high quality experience of our mentoring programme.
You’ll manage the day‑to‑day administration of school referrals, support schools to contribute financially to the programme, and help nurture strong, positive relationships with both new and existing school partners. If you’re proactive, detail‑driven and passionate about improving outcomes for children in London, this could be the perfect role for you.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Manage school referrals from enquiry to mentor match
- Provide excellent day‑to‑day support to school partners
- Maintain accurate records on Salesforce
- Support income generation through proposals, invoices and partner stewardship
- Coordinate school communications and gather feedback
- Assist with outreach and partnership development
BENEFITS
- Flexible working arrangements (mostly working from home, with 1-2 days a week in the office)
- 25 days annual leave entitlement, plus additional day awarded each year (up to five years)
- Option to swap bank holidays for other religious holidays
- Birthdays off
- Two Mental Health “Me Days”
- Volunteering time to mentor with The Kids Network
- Personal development budget
- Team socials
- Working in a value-led organisation, where we share the impact we have on children every day
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
SCHOOL REFERRALS & ADMINISTRATION
- Manage the day-to-day administration of the referral process, from initial enquiry to a child being matched with a mentor
- Apply a ‘schools first’, customer service approach by supporting schools to complete referrals accurately and in a timely way, following up proactively to keep pipelines moving
- Maintain accurate, up-to-date records of all referrals and school interactions on our CRM (Salesforce), flagging any issues to the Schools & Partnerships Leader
- Responsibility for securing a minimum number of referrals from schools
- Income Generation Support
- Support the Schools & Partnerships Leader to secure financial contributions from school partners, including preparing proposals, invoices and contribution agreements
- Follow the financial procedures for contributions from referral partners and maintain accurate records
- Help to identify and follow up on income opportunities with existing and prospective school partners
- Encourage schools to run simple fundraising activities within their communities
SCHOOL RELATIONSHIPS & EXPEREINCE
- Act as a first point of contact for schools on day-to-day queries, providing a warm, professional and responsive service
- Coordinate communications with schools throughout the programme cycle, including onboarding, quality assurance check ins and end of programme impact collection from schools
- Support the delivery team with the smooth handover of referrals, ensuring school partners feel informed and well-supported
- Gather school feedback and share insights with the Schools & Partnerships Leader to support continuous improvement
- Building and maintaining internal and external relationships, attending events or actively stewarding our offer with stakeholders
PARTNERSHIP DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT
- Assist the Schools & Partnerships Leader in identifying and approaching prospective school partners
- Help to prepare materials for school outreach, including presentations, information packs and email communications
- Maintain an up-to-date record of prospective and active school partners, supporting the management of the partnership pipeline
- Identify what’s working well across schools and share best practice
GENERAL & ADMINISTRATIVE
- Support the Schools & Partnerships Leader with administrative tasks related to school engagement and partnership work
- Contribute to team meetings and planning processes as required
- Act in compliance with all organisational policies and procedures, including data protection and GDPR
ABOUT YOU
PERSONAL SPECIFICATION
- Strong administrative and organisational skills, with excellent attention to detail
- A natural relationship builder, confident working with schools and communities
- Clear and confident written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a busy environment
- A proactive, can-do approach with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Comfort working with data and digital systems, including CRM or database tools and communication tools like Slack, Teams and Zoom.
- Knowledge of the primary school landscape
- A genuine commitment to The Kids Network's mission and values, and a passion for supporting children and young people
DESIRABLE
- Experience in an administrative, coordination or customer-facing role
- Experience of delivering or arranging programmes in either an educational or safeguarding setting
- Experience of, or a strong interest in, the charity, education or public sector
- Familiarity with Salesforce or a similar CRM system
- Some exposure to income generation, sales support or fundraising administration
To apply please send your CV and a cover letter, no more than two pages about why you are right for this role and why you want to join The Kids Network. Due to the size of the team, we are unfortunately unable to respond to every application.
SAFEGUARDING COMMITMENT
The Kids Network is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to go through our safer recruitment processes, including an enhanced DBS check.
EQUITY COMMITMENT
The Kids Network values diversity and inclusion and we have worked to create an application process that is as accessible as possible, however we recognise that there is more we can do especially for applicants who are minoritised in society, have specific accessibility needs and/or experience discrimination. If this is the case we are both happy to discuss better ways to support your candidacy and make this application process as equitable as possible for you.
We are a diverse organisation and welcome everyone, but it is important to note that the intersections of your identity will not increase or affect the amount of labour you are asked to do. If you wish to draw on your own lived experiences that will be both encouraged and supported but it is not nor ever will be a prerequisite of this role. Find out more about our commitment to anti-oppression on our website.
The Kids Network is a community of children and volunteer mentors who connect through fun, curiosity and friendship for positive social change.



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Scottish Mountain Rescue represents 26 volunteer Mountain Rescue Teams across Scotland, alongside Police Scotland and RAF Mountain Rescue services. Its highly trained volunteers respond around the clock, in all conditions, to emergencies across Scotland’s mountains and remote communities.
Scottish Mountain Rescue is now appointing its first Chief Executive Officer.
Reporting to the Board of Trustees, the Chief Executive will lead the charity’s operational functions, manage and support its staff team and help shape its future strategic direction. They will build strong relationships with member teams, volunteers, funders, government, emergency services and other national partners.
This is a significant leadership appointment during a period of organisational development and change. The successful candidate will combine strategic judgement with a practical, hands-on approach and will be confident working within a small national organisation.
Candidates should bring:
- Significant senior leadership and management experience
- Experience of strategy, operations, finance and organisational change
- Strong people management and Board reporting skills
- Outstanding stakeholder engagement and relationship-building experience
- Knowledge of Scotland’s policy, public sector and voluntary sector landscape
- A genuine commitment to Scottish Mountain Rescue’s purpose and volunteers
Applicants must be based in Scotland and have the legal right to work in the UK.
Application is by CV and covering letter, each no longer than two pages.
Closing date: Midday, Friday 21 August 2026
Interviews: Wednesday 9 September 2026, in central Edinburgh
All enquiries are being managed by Abeer Macintyre Consultancy. Please do not contact Scottish Mountain Rescue staff or Board members directly.
As the Facilities Officer at Southwark Cathedral, you will work as a key part of the Property team – co-responsible for the set-up and maintenance of spaces such as the Cathedral’s conference rooms and for health, safety and security on site. Working closely with the Head of Property, Facilities Manager and other members of the Property team and Verger team, you will be at the forefront of making the Cathedral site safe, tidy, functional and sustainable.
Southwark Cathedral has been a place of Christian worship for over 1400 years. Now it stands on the vibrant and exciting regenerated south bank of the Thames surrounded by cultural venues such as Tate Modern, Shakespeare’s Globe and Borough Market, the offices of major companies as well as schools and diverse residential communities. It is an inclusive Christian community that offers a welcome to all.
The Cathedral’s mission, ministry and musical tradition are core to its life as a Cathedral and a parish church serving the community. It also relies on the valuable financial contribution made by its income generating activities such as its shop, café, conference rooms, corporate events and concerts. It is a very busy place, attracting 290,000 visitors a year to the Cathedral, its churchyard and medieval herb garden. The Cathedral relies on a small but dedicated team to be inclusive and welcoming to all.
If you have experience of:
- Working on a busy site
- Maintaining safety to persons and to heritage fabric
- Working with key health and safety considerations in mind
And are:
- A proactive problem solver, pragmatic and solution orientated
- Committed to continuous organisation improvement and the ability to act as an agent of change
- Understanding of and enthusiastic for the Cathedral’s overall vision and values, including sustainability across the site
Then we would love to hear from you.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Site and Facilities Assistance
- General porterage, to include moving and installing of pack-away furniture as required;
- Shifting of furniture between rooms and storage across site to meet needs of Cathedral;
- Assistance with delivery of tea, coffee and finger-food refreshments to conference and meeting rooms for internal meetings and external clients. Food & Hygiene Level 2 required (training given);
- Light cleaning as required, including bin-emptying;
- Top-up cleaning of toilets and washrooms, to retain fully functioning facilities for conferences, meetings and events;
- Replenishing washroom supplies, e.g. soap, paper hand towels, toilet roll, etc;
- Assistance with some high-level housekeeping in the Cathedral church and throughout the site, e.g. heritage cleaning, hanging decorations, lights, etc;
- Assist Facilities Manager with simple tasks of general building maintenance;
- Maintain tidiness of the cleaning and furniture stores;
- Remove waste and bulky redundant items from rooms and storage areas for on-site collection;
- Carry out regular site inspections to ensure that the entire Cathedral precinct is kept free from litter and in good order with signage and barriers correctly placed
Security, Health and Safety
- Remain vigilant at all times for the security of the Cathedral premises;
- Check that public areas and working areas and practices are kept safe and free from trip, slip and other hazards;
- Take action when needed to implement emergency procedures;
- Act as Fire Marshall and Lockdown Marshall (training given);
- Ensure compliance with relevant Heath and Safety legislation and statutory codes of practice;
- Liaise with the Property Team and Head Verger over any issues of concern with regard to Health, Safety & Security.
Conference Rooms
- Work with Property Team managing the preparation of conference rooms including audio visual equipment requirements;
- Ensure conference and meeting rooms are set with appropriate furniture and equipment for event or meeting in timely fashion;
- Manage week-day room-setting according to Cathedral diary and to meet different departments’ event requirements;
- Provide operational audio-visual support to clients to provide presentation- and meeting-standard IT functions.
Sustainability
- Assist in the implementation and monitoring of the Cathedral’s energy management and waste strategies including liaising with waste management suppliers, reading utility meters, changing fittings to LED light bulbs;
- Light garden maintenance where required.
Closing date: 11.59pm on Monday, August 17th
Interviews are planned for Tuesday, September 1st and Wednesday, September 2nd
Southwark Cathedral is committed to being an Equal Opportunities Employer. We believe in promoting and building a diverse and inclusive team, and workplace, culture and governance structures that are welcoming to and respectful of all. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people whatever their ethnicity, background, age, disability, long term condition, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Southwark Cathedral is committed to a culture of safeguarding, especially for children, young people, and vulnerable adults. The Cathedral has adopted the Church of England policy statement ‘Promoting a Safer Church (2017)’; Safeguarding Learning and Development (2024) and the Safer Recruitment and People Management Guidance (2021). Every member of our team is recruited according to these policies and is required to complete safeguarding training.
Appointment to this role is subject to satisfactory references and the right to work in the UK.
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Job Title: Project Officer (Nourish Secondaries)
Salary: £31,500 FTE
Position Type: Paid/Full time
Contract: Fixed term for two years (until September 2028)
Reports to: Head of Nourish
Based at: School Food Matters, Blackfriars Settlement, 9 Rushworth Street, London. SE1 0RB with travel to schools across London
Working Hours: 5 days a week, 9am-5pm (some flexibility required to attend breakfast clubs)
Holiday: 31 days including bank holidays that fall on working days. Holidays must be taken during school holidays
Pension: School Food Matters pays pension contributions at 7% of pensionable earnings
Background to School Food Matters
At School Food Matters we believe that school food can unlock a happier, healthier, more sustainable future for every child. We want a school food system that delivers for all children, so they can enjoy nutritious, delicious and sustainable school food and leave school with an informed and positive relationship with food. To achieve this, we campaign for a better school food system, bringing the voices of children, parents, and teachers to government policy, and deliver fully funded food education programmes in schools across the country.
Background to Nourish
Our Nourish programme supports schools to create a food environment that puts children and young people's nutrition first. The evidence-based, multi-component programme helps schools to develop action plans and policies to cover the food served across the whole school day. Nourish uses a collaborative whole school approach to food involving everyone across the school community to create lasting positive change.
Job Purpose
· To promote, develop and deliver the Nourish programme in secondary schools across London
Key Tasks include:
· Recruit schools to take part in Nourish
· Complete in person food audits in schools looking across the whole school day
· Support schools to create and deliver a food improvement plan (action plan)
· Develop and deliver workshops in schools to staff, parents and students based on their action plan (incl. assemblies, consultation/feedback sessions, cooking sessions, school food standards training)
· Support schools to write a school food policy[AB1] using our policy template
· Build relationships and work closely with teachers, teaching assistants, cooks, kitchen teams and senior leaders in schools to improve the food they offer their students
- Work with local authorities [AB2] involved with Nourish to pursue shared school food goals
- Support Head of Nourish with written and verbal reports for LA and funders
- Share the project's learnings with the Nourish team and wider SFM team
- Work with other Nourish Project Officers to plan, design, and develop resources and training packages for schools
· Collect data and maintain accurate records relating to the programme in Airtable
- Work closely with our evaluation team to complete all monitoring and evaluation
· Gather content for our comms team (website and social media platforms)
- Keep the Line Manager fully updated on progress
· Keep up to date with safeguarding requirements and reporting procedures
- Contribute to the smooth running of SFM at this time of growth
- Maintaining the ethos of the charity and positively promoting our work at all times
- You will also be expected to undertake any other tasks relevant to the affairs of SFM that may arise from time to time. Therefore, being flexible and approaching the job with an open and positive mindset is essential.
Person specification
Essential
· Registered nutritionist or advanced understanding of nutritional guidelines and health promotion
· Good interpersonal skills, with experience of building relationships
· Confident engaging with a variety of audiences (students, headteachers, school staff and parents), including communications via email, virtual and face to face meetings with the ability to deliver workshops & presentations
· Excellent administrative and organisational skills with great attention to detail
· Excellent IT skills including excel, word and email
· Self-motivated and optimistic with a can-do attitude
· Ability to work in a team and seek help when needed
Desirable
· Experience of working for a charity or not for profit organisation
· Experience of engaging and working with secondary schools
· Knowledge in food education and children’s health
We campaign for a better school food system. We support schools, local authorities and MATs to improve food in schools.



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Unlock the potential of the UK's leading charity for families with twins, triplets and more.
For 50 years, Twins Trust has been the UK's leading charity dedicated to supporting families with twins, triplets and more. Through trusted information, practical support, research, campaigning and a thriving community, the charity helps families navigate every stage of their journey while championing lasting improvements in healthcare, public policy and wider society.
Today, Twins Trust has strong foundations: a committed Board, a talented remote team, a clear strategic direction and a trusted national reputation. The opportunity now is to unlock its full potential—expanding its reach, strengthening its influence and ensuring many more families benefit from its support, expertise and advocacy.
Chief Executive
Circa £80,000 – £85,000
Remote, with some travel to London
As Chief Executive, you will provide inspiring strategic leadership to Twins Trust, leading the delivery of the current strategy while shaping the organisation's next phase of growth and impact. Working closely with the Board, staff, volunteers, and partners, you will strengthen the charity's financial sustainability, grow membership, diversify income, raise the charity's national profile and ensure it continues to be the trusted voice for families with twins, triplets and more.
We are looking for a leader who brings:
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A successful track record of strategic organisational leadership, with the ability to develop strategy, inspire teams and deliver sustainable organisational growth.
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An empowering and collaborative leadership style, with experience of coaching and developing high-performing teams within a values-led organisation.
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Experience of fundraising, income generation and income diversification, with the strategic mindset to strengthen long-term financial sustainability.
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Credibility as an external ambassador, with the ability to build influential relationships across healthcare, government, funders, members and the wider voluntary sector, increasing the organisation's profile and influence.
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An understanding of babies, children, parenting, maternal health, early years or closely related sectors, alongside a genuine commitment to improving outcomes for families with twins, triplets and more.
This is a rare opportunity to lead an organisation with strong foundations and exceptional potential. If you are excited by the opportunity to grow impact, strengthen influence, empower an outstanding team and help even more families with twins, triplets and more access the support they need, we would love to hear from you.
How to Apply
To find out more, please visit the Prospectus website.
To express your interest in the role, please contact Harjit Bola or Erica Ritchie at Prospectus.
Recruitment Timeline
Deadline for applications: Sunday 13 September
Interviews with Prospectus: 16 – 21 September
First interviews with Twins Trust: Tuesday 29 September
Engagement sessions: Monday 5 October
Final stage interviews: Monday 12 October
About the role
As RCOG Communications and Media Manager, the campaigns you design and lead will ensure the voices of women and frontline clinicians are shaping the health agenda and influencing policy.
In this role, you will work regularly with national journalists, women’s health charities, Department of Health and Social Care, NHS England or successor bodies, other royal colleges, specialist societies and other partners to develop accurate and compelling stories that bring the College’s work to life in the news.
Working closely with colleagues across our Policy and public affairs, Workforce and Marketing teams, you will be part of a friendly and passionate External Affairs directorate.
Key responsibilities include:
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Lead College’s annual external communication plan including variety of campaigns aligned to the College’s strategic priorities.
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Profile College’s work and impact in the media and build effective media partnerships
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Oversee RCOG content and social media strategies and developing impactful content to engage audiences through earned, paid and owned channels.
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Ensuring that clinicians’ expertise and women’s voices and lived experience inform the RCOG’s communications programme
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Act as a trusted expert advising our President, Officers and senior leaders on reputational issues, including briefing and media training for high-profile or sensitive topics
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Using data, insight and new technologies to continuously improve the impact of communications and campaigns
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Participating in the out-of-hours press rota, currently around one in three weekends and occasional evenings.
About you
You are an experienced communications professional who has led communications programmes and integrated campaigns from planning through to evaluation You have strong press-office and media-relations experience and a track record of building productive relationships with journalists.
You combine strategic thinking with and editorial judgement and are comfortable managing both reactive media issues and longer-term communications activity. You can advise senior stakeholders clearly and calmly, work constructively with partners and ensure that clinicians’ expertise and women’s lived experience are represented accurately and respectfully.
You will thrive in this role if you enjoy varied work, can prioritise effectively when circumstances change and are motivated by the contribution that communications can make to better healthcare for women and girls.
Essential requirements:
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Demonstrable experience managing development and delivery of an organisation’s communications programme
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Designing and delivering creative impactful campaigns with clear outcomes
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Strong media-relations and press-office experience, including developing stories, responding to enquiries and working with journalists
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Excellent news judgement and the ability to produce clear, accurate and engaging content for different audiences and channels
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Experience advising senior leaders or spokespeople on sensitive, high-profile or reputational issues.
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Successful track record of building relationships and delivering communications work with external partners
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Effective planning and prioritisation skills
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Able to use data and insight to evaluate and improve communications activity
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Willingness to participate in the out-of-hours press rota
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Experience supervising, coaching or developing colleagues.
For the full list of key responsibilities, please check the recruitment pack.
Our culture and benefits
You will be located in our offices in London Bridge. We offer a friendly, values led working culture with an excellent benefits package that includes:
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Agile and flexible working environment and free lunch onsite
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25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and office closure from 25 December to 1 January
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10% pension contribution after probation
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Enhanced wellbeing and family support
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Interest free season ticket loans after probation
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Tailored Learning and Development and study leave
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Affinity staff networks
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Life assurance and income protection schemes
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Lifestyle discounts
For a full list of the benefits we offer, please visit our careers site.
Applications close at 10.00 am on Monday 24 August 2026
We encourage candidates to apply early. We may close the advert before the stated date if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
First-stage interviews are expected to take place on 2 and 3 September 2026. Second-stage interviews for selected candidates are expected to take place between 14 and 16 September 2026.
We hope the successful candidate will start in October 2026, subject to their notice period and completion of pre-employment checks.
We believe that diverse teams will deliver the best outcomes for women's healthcare and we strive to be an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly encourage candidates from underrepresented groups, including people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds and disabled people. To find out more, please see our Diversity Policy and Equal Opportunities Policy.
Please note: Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. The RCOG is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role.
About us
The RCOG is a professional membership association dedicated to improving women’s health care across the world. We do this by setting standards for clinical practice, providing doctors with training and lifelong learning, and working with partners to advocate for women’s health and health care across their life course. We are a global leader in this specialist area, supporting 19,000 members in the UK and internationally.
We are a values-led organisation placing high standards, innovation, openness, inclusiveness and trust at the centre of all we do.
Role Overview: The Chief Operating Officer (COO) is responsible for the strategic and operational leadership of The Vavengers Charity. Working closely with the CEO and Board of Trustees, the COO ensures the organisation operates efficiently, sustainably, and in accordance with its charitable objectives, governance requirements, and legal obligations. The COO will oversee the charity's day-to-day operations, work closely with the CEO to improve organisational systems and processes, manage operational risks, and support the delivery of high-quality frontline, campaigning and convening programmes while fostering a positive and inclusive organisational culture. Alongside the CEO and other team members, the COO is an inspiring leader who champions the charity’s values, elevates its profile, and steers its work to influence national and international policy and advocacy, engage communities, and support survivors of violence.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
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Support the CEO in delivering the charity's strategic plan.
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Translate strategic priorities into operational plans and measurable outcomes.
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Identify opportunities for organisational growth, innovation, and partnerships.
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Contribute to long-term sustainability planning and organisational development.
Operational Management
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Lead the day-to-day operational management of the charity.
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Develop and maintain effective operational policies, procedures, and systems.
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Ensure programmes and services are delivered efficiently, safely, and to a high standard and be an active delivery person for programmes.
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Manage the resources and visitors of Vavengers HQ and ensure the space is utilised effectively by ambassadors and members of the charity
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Monitor organisational performance and help produce an annual impact report
Governance and Compliance
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Ensure compliance with charity law, employment legislation, safeguarding requirements, data protection regulations, and relevant regulatory standards.
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Support the CEO and the Board of Trustees through timely reporting and implementation of governance decisions.
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Maintain organisational policies and ensure regular review and compliance.
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Oversee organisational risk management and business continuity planning.
Financial Oversight
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Work alongside the CEO and Treasurer to develop and monitor the annual budget and management accounts/cash flow.
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Ensure effective financial controls and value-for-money practices.
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Monitor operational expenditure and resource allocation.
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Actively participate in income-generating activities, including supporting grant applications, other fundraising initiatives, and partnership building.
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Support the CEO and board of trustees to produce annual accounts.
People Leadership
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Act as a key leader for incoming staff members, ambassadors and volunteers.
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Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing trauma-informed workplace culture.
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Oversee recruitment, performance management, learning, and staff wellbeing.
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Oversee volunteer and ambassador management
Programme Delivery
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Ensure all programmes achieve planned objectives and demonstrate measurable impact, providing critical support and care to survivors and those at risk.
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Establish systems for monitoring, evaluation, and continuous improvement.
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Promote innovation and evidence-based practice across all service areas.
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Deliver support hubs in partnership with ambassadors
Partnerships and External Relations
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Develop and maintain effective relationships with funders, local authorities, community organisations, activists, corporate partners, government members and other stakeholders.
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Represent the charity at meetings, conferences, and partnership events as required.
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Support collaborative working across sectors to maximise impact.
Risk Management
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Identify operational risks and implement mitigation strategies.
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Ensure appropriate safeguarding, health and safety, and information security practices are maintained.
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Develop and oversee business continuity and crisis management procedures.
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications and Experience
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Significant leadership and campaigning experience within the charity, public, or private sector.
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Demonstrated success in operational management and organisational development.
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Experience managing budgets and financial planning.
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Strong understanding of governance and regulatory compliance.
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Proven ability to manage change and deliver organisational improvements.
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Excellent project and programme management skills.
Knowledge
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Charity governance and best practice.
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Financial management principles.
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Human resources and employment legislation.
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Risk management and organisational compliance.
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Monitoring and evaluation frameworks.
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Safeguarding and data protection requirements.
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Racial, social and gender justice.
Skills
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Strategic thinking with strong operational delivery.
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Outstanding leadership and people management.
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
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Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
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Effective stakeholder engagement and partnership development.
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Excellent organisational and decision-making skills.
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Ability to balance strategic priorities with operational detail.
What We Offer
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An opportunity to shape the future of The Vavengers alongside inspiring leaders
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A Central London workspace
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Professional development opportunities
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A collaborative, led-by and for values-driven working environment in the gender justice sector
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The chance to lead positive change for the communities we serve
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A flexible working opportunity with an appropriate London living wage
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Staff wellbeing programmes
Equal Opportunities
The Vavengers Charity is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from people from all walks of life and are committed to creating an environment where everyone is respected, valued, and able to thrive. We are a led-by-and-for movement, and we encourage those with lived experience of Gender-Based Violence to apply for paid and unpaid positions in our organisation.
The Vavengers is an equal opportunity employer. In line with legal requirements and the nature of the work required for this role(running women-only safe spaces), we are seeking women-only applications as an occupational requirement under Schedule 9 Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
We are a UK-based women and survivor-led movement working to end Female Genital Mutilation and all other forms of Violence Against Women and Girls.



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