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Black Thrive is looking for a Project Officer to support community-led change as we improve Black LGBTQ+ mental health and wellbeing across the Black Thrive localities through our programme Black Queer & Thriving.

Black Thrive Global evolved from the work of the Black Thrive Lambeth Partnership, which was established in 2016 to address the inequalities that negatively impact the mental health and wellbeing of Black people in Lambeth. Black people’s cumulative exposure to negative experiences and poor outcomes are not unique to Lambeth and Black Thrive Global was founded in 2020 to address the detrimental outcomes for Black people of African and Caribbean descent wherever they may be located.

We're looking for someone who is confident in supporting the design and delivery of community-led research projects, supporting community engagement activities and providing administrative support to the programme. An understanding of health inequities, systemic racism and the experiences of Black LGBTQ+ communities is essential.

This role will focus on co-production, community engagement and participatory research. It is a great opportunity to contribute to meaningful community research while gaining experience in influencing health systems and supporting strategic partnerships. If this sounds like you, we would welcome your application.

Please apply with both your CV and a Cover Letter.

Please ensure that your cover letter demonstrates your alignment with the Person Specification, is no more that 750 words and answers the following questions:

1. Why do you want to work on Black LGBTQ+ mental health and wellbeing and how does your experience connect to this work?
2. Please describe a project or research activity you have supported or delivered. What was your role, how did you organise your work and what was the outcome?
3. How would you translate insights from a community focus group into recommendations that could influence statutory partners such as local authorities or NHS organisations?
4. This role requires meeting deadlines, safeguarding requirements and data protection standards whilst working empathetically with community members and a Black LGBTQ+ Community Board. Please describe the practical systems or tools you use to manage your workload and responsibilities.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application.

Ideally, the successful candidate will start in May 2026, however, we will consider candidates with longer notice periods.

Interviews will take place in two stages:

• Stage One Interviews: 14th April 2026 (Daytime)

• Stage Two Interviews: 20th-21st April 2026 (Evening)

Please ensure you are available on the dates listed above. 

Interviews will take place in-person in Lambeth.

If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know in advance and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.

About Toynbee Hall

Based in the East End of London since 1884, Toynbee Hall is a charity working alongside people facing poverty, injustice, and inequality to build a fairer East London. We provide vital advice and support, working in partnerships to tackle unfairness and ensure everyone has an equal chance to thrive.

Key Responsibilities

Partnership delivery and coordination

• Act as the primary day-to-day contact for delivery partners, supporting advisors and caseworkers to operate effectively within the agreed delivery model.
• Coordinate partner onboarding, ongoing engagement, and operational problem-solving across the delivery partnership.
• Support partners to use agreed systems, processes, and referral routes consistently and effectively.

Health system engagement and referrals

• Work with NHS Trusts, ICBs, and healthcare professionals to maintain clear and effective referral pathways into the service.
• Support engagement within health settings to ensure the service is accessible at key points in the cancer pathway.
• Monitor referral patterns and work with partners to address gaps or barriers to access.

Workforce development and shared learning

• Support training, induction, and shared learning activity for delivery partners and their advisors or caseworkers.
• Facilitate the sharing of good practice, learning, and insight across the partnership.
• Work with internal quality and training teams to support consistent, high-quality practice.

Data, insight, and reporting

• Support delivery partners to understand and meet data and reporting requirements.
• Contribute operational insight and qualitative learning to funder reporting and programme reviews.
• Use data and feedback to identify delivery risks, improvement opportunities, and emerging trends.

General

• Escalate risks, capacity issues, or delivery concerns to the Head of Partnerships in a timely way.
• Work in line with Toynbee Hall policies and procedures, including safeguarding, data protection, and equality.
• Undertake other reasonable duties as directed by the Head of Partnerships or senior management.

Person Specification

Experience and knowledge:

• Experience working in a partnership, coordination, or programme support role within a charity, public-sector, or health-related setting.
• Experience supporting delivery partners, advice services, or multi-agency projects, for example through coordination, liaison, or operational support.
• Some experience of working with, or alongside, NHS organisations, healthcare professionals, or public-sector partners, or the confidence to develop this quickly.
• Understanding of referral-based services and how people access support through different organisations.
• Experience contributing to monitoring, reporting, or evidencing activity for funded projects, for example through data collection, reporting returns, or qualitative feedback.

Skills and competencies

• Strong organisational and coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and partner relationships at the same time.
• Good communication skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships and represent a service professionally.
• Ability to work collaboratively across organisational boundaries and know when to escalate issues appropriately.
• Confidence using IT systems, including databases, spreadsheets, and standard reporting tools.
• Ability to gather information, track issues, and communicate updates clearly to colleagues and partners.

Personal attributes

• Proactive, reliable, and well-organised.
• Comfortable working as part of a team with clear management support.
• Willing to learn and develop confidence in system-facing partnership work.
• Positive, solutions-focused approach to problem-solving.
• Commitment to inclusive, person-centred practice and Toynbee Hall’s values.

In addition to the essential criteria outlined above, the ideal candidate will also meet the following desirable criteria:

• Experience working in advice services, welfare benefits, financial wellbeing, or health-inequalities programmes.
• Experience supporting training, induction, or shared learning activities for partners or colleagues.
• Familiarity with NHS structures, commissioning environments, or VCSE–health partnerships.
• Experience working on Macmillan-funded or similarly funded programmes.
• Understanding of safeguarding and data protection in partnership delivery contexts.

Core Benefits 

Annual Leave

• 25 days of annual leave, plus 3 additional days for our Christmas shutdown (on top of bank holidays).
• After 2 years: +3 extra days of leave.
• After 3 years: +1 additional day.
• After 5 years: A total of 30 days annual leave, plus the 3-day Christmas shutdown.

Pension

• Standard Life Pension Scheme – Employer contribution: 4%, Employee contribution: 5%

Please download the full Job Description for more details of the role and our other employee benefits

Interviews: 23/03 or 24/03

Employer: King's Trust International (not The King's Trust)

It’s an exciting time to join King’s Trust International as we launch our new 10-year strategy. Operating in more than 20 countries, we partner with governments, NGOs and employers to create life-changing opportunities for young people. We’re now looking for an Evaluation Advisor who will play a vital role in helping us achieve our ambition of reaching one million young people over the next decade.

This role is central to strengthening and scaling our impact measurements, supporting continuous learning, ensuring quality, and helping to deepen understanding and evidence of the outcomes and impact of our employability and enterprise programmes.

What you’ll do

As part of our Impact team, you will:

• Provide technical advice and support on monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL) to regional delivery teams and partner organisations throughout the project life cycle
• Lead and contribute to organisational impact projects
• Facilitate learning processes that drive improvement and impact

What you’ll bring

• Strong expertise in monitoring, evaluation and learning
• Experience working within an evaluation team
• A proven track record of supporting the development of MEL systems
• Knowledge of employability and enterprise programming (an advantage)

If you’re a resilient, enthusiastic self-starter passionate about improving outcomes for young people around the world, we’d love to hear from you.

Perks for working at The King’s Trust International:

• Great holiday package. 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus public holidays. Office closure the days between Christmas and New Year
• Fantastic Family leave. Receive 13 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for maternity and adoption leave, and pro rata entitlement for shared parental leave. Receive 8 weeks' full pay for paternity leave.
• Flexible and agile working. Where operationally possible, you can work your hours that support a work-life balance, including compressed hours and hybrid-working (part office - part home-based) or working from home options.
• Benefits platform. Everything from health and financial wellbeing support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas
• A free employee assistance programme (EAP) to support your mental wellbeing.
• KTI will contribute 5% of your salary to the workplace Pension Scheme
• Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary)
• In-house and external training opportunities are available throughout the year

About the role

The Research Officer will contribute to the Policy, Public Affairs and Research Team by providing qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods research.

This role supports the Policy and Public Affairs Lead with research programmes, designing and analysing data, producing reports and presenting findings to diverse stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Design and deliver compelling research projects using qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods approaches.
• Analyse and interpret primary data, producing accessible reports and presentations for diverse audiences.
• Provide operational and analytical support, including survey design, data collection, and research governance.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support research delivery, knowledge exchange, and sector impact measurement.

This is an excellent opportunity for a curious and methodical researcher who enjoys translating complex data into actionable insight. This role is vital in generating evidence that shapes NCVO’s influence, supports sector development, and drives change.

Your background

• Experience delivering research projects, ideally within policy, public affairs or the voluntary sector.
• Experience interpreting primary data and translating findings into clear, accessible reports and presentations.
• Experience designing surveys and supporting data collection, research administration and governance processes.
• The ability to manage multiple projects and balance research delivery with operational responsibilities.
• Experience collaborating with internal stakeholders to support insight generation and knowledge exchange.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor insight to diverse audiences.

This is a great time to join NCVO during a period of positive change and you can generate evidence that truly makes a difference. This role offers the chance to deepen your research expertise and work on meaningful projects with real-world impact

About the team

The Policy, Public Affairs and Research team works to ensure voluntary organisations have the wider conditions they need to achieve their missions. PPA analyses the political landscape, develops and communicates credible policy solutions to support the sector, and builds strong relationships across Westminster and Whitehall.

We may close applications early if we receive a high volume of interest, so apply as soon as you can.

Why join us

With members at the heart of everything we do, we champion the charities and volunteers who make a daily difference to our communities across England. Join us and help us make communities stronger and support us making a bigger difference!

Some of NCVO’s great benefits include:

• 25 days’ annual leave (pro-rata for part-time staff), increasing based on years of service
• five days’ volunteering leave (pro rata for part-time staff)
• enhanced pay for maternity/adoption leave
• generous employer pension contribution of up to 8.5% of salary.

Find out more about the benefits of working at NCVO.

Kairos Women Working Together (Kairos) was founded in 1999 by a group of women in Coventry who recognised that those facing multiple disadvantages, and therefore most at risk of sexual exploitation, were falling through the cracks of existing services. From grassroots beginnings, Kairos has grown into a respected, feminist led, specialist women’s organisation rooted in the community it serves.

Over the next 5 years, Kairos will strengthen our new Women’s Hub as a safe, accessible, trauma-informed women’s centre delivering best practice responses, expand our services to meet women’s needs, strengthen partnerships, and influence systems so that no woman is left behind.

To do this, Kairos now seeks a strategic and experienced Finance & Impact Lead to join our Senior Leadership Team and drive the financial health and demonstrable impact of our charity.

Reporting to the Chief Executive, you will be the custodian of our financial strategy, compliance, and data integrity. The role involves leading the annual budgeting and forecasting cycles, managing all financial operations—including statutory accounts and audit—and ensuring strong financial controls. A key component is translating complex financial and performance data into clear, compelling impact reports for funders, trustees, and senior leadership.

If you are driven by both financial excellence and purpose-led impact, we encourage you to apply.

Overview of Role                               

Job Title: Finance & Impact Lead

Post Salary: £40,000 per annum

Working hours: 37 hours per week. Will attend quarterly evening meetings of the Board of Trustees.  

Reporting to: Chief Executive

Contract: Permanent 

Location: Kairos Women’s Hub, Old Grammar School, 31 Silver Street, Coventry, CV1 1HP. Hybrid working between office and home. 

*Due to the nature of our work, this post is restricted to female applicants only under Section 9 of the Equality Act 2010.  An enhanced DBS (Disclosure Barring Service) disclosure will be required for this role. 

Overview of Post

The Finance & Impact Lead is a strategic role responsible for ensuring the overall financial health and sustainability, compliance, and demonstrable impact of the charity. A member of the Senior Leadership Team and reporting to the Chief Executive, the role encompasses leading the financial strategy, overseeing the annual budgeting and forecasting cycles, managing all day-to-day financial operations (including statutory accounts, audit, and cashflow), and maintaining strong financial controls. Additionally, this position acts as the custodian of organisational data, focusing on developing systems for data collection, ensuring compliance, and translating complex financial and performance data into clear, compelling reports that demonstrate the charity’s effectiveness and impact to trustees, funders, and senior leadership.

Main Responsibilities

Financial Leadership & Strategy

• Lead the organisation’s financial strategy, ensuring sustainability and alignment with mission and organisational priorities.

• Provide clear, high-level financial insight and modelling to support strategic decision-making. 

• Monitor organisational performance against budget with variance analysis and recommendations.

Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting

• Oversee the annual budgeting cycle and produce accurate forecasts highlighting trends, risks and opportunities.

• Work with the Senior Leadership Team to produce robust budgets, forecasts and narrative insights.

Financial Management, Controls & Reporting

• Produce high-quality accounts and financial analysis to inform decision making.

• Ensure strong financial controls, compliance with statutory obligations and effective cashflow management.

• Lead all year-end processes, statutory accounts and the external audit/examination, ensuring compliance with the requirements of the Charity Commission, Companies House, HMRC and the Pensions Regulator.

• Oversee and manage day to day finance operations, including income processing, expenditure, payroll, banking and cash management. 

• Manage month-end processes, reconciliations and the preparation of quarterly management accounts for Trustees.

Grant, Contract & Fund Management

• Work with the Fundraising and Development Lead to formulate funding bids to maximize sustainable income and to ensure expenses are not double funded.

• Ensure all funders are invoiced promptly and in accordance with contract schedules to support timely receipt of funds and maintain healthy cash flow.

• Provide costings, financial models and value-for-money analysis for bids and contracts.

• Track expenditure against funder requirements, ensuring accurate, timely reporting.

• Oversee the procurement and management of key contracts such as IT, facilities, suppliers and insurance, to ensure efficiency and value. 

Data Stewardship & Evidence Generation

• Act as the custodian of organisational data, ensuring data integrity, completeness and GDPR-compliant processes.

• Develop and maintain data-collection systems that capture financial, operational, outcomes and impact information.

• Work with the services leads to gather high-quality quantitative and qualitative data that reflects women’s experiences.

Impact Reporting & Insight

• Produce clear, compelling financial, performance and impact reports for senior leadership, trustees, funders and commissioners.

• Translate complex data into meaningful insights that demonstrate organisational impact, effectiveness and growth.

• Support strategic planning and funding bids with evidence-based insight and scenario analysis.

Person Specification 

Qualifications

• Professionally qualified accountant (CCAB body such as CIPFA/ACCA/CIMA) or equivalent, with evidence of CPD.

• Additional training or experience in impact measurement, ESG, or sustainability reporting desirable.

Experience

• Significant experience in charity finance, including management accounting, budgeting, and SORP-compliant reporting.

• Demonstrable experience of KPI-based reporting and funding compliance.

• Experience in impact measurement and/or ESG reporting in the charity or social enterprise sector desirable

• Experience leading audits, preparing statutory accounts, and managing Gift Aid and VAT for charities.

• Track record of improving financial controls and processes.

• Experience with finance systems (e.g. Quickbooks) and data integration.

Knowledge & Skills

• In-depth knowledge of Charities SORP (FRS 102), fund accounting, and charity sector regulations.

• Strong understanding of impact measurement frameworks (e.g. Theory of Change, Social Return on Investment, ESG standards).

• Advanced analytical skills, including financial modelling and impact analysis.

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly to non-finance audiences.

• High proficiency in Excel and business intelligence tools such as Microsoft Power BI

Values & Behaviours

• Mission-driven, collaborative, and committed to Kairos’s values.

• High integrity, professional scepticism, and a continuous improvement mindset.

• Commitment to Kairos’s values and ethos.

Other

• Willingness to work flexibly.

• Unrestricted right to work in the UK

To apply, please complete an application form or if you prefer send your CV with a cover letter setting out how you meet our role requirements.

We're keen to interview great candidates as soon as possible. Interviews may be held as applications come in, and we reserve the right to close the advert early, so please don't wait - apply now! 

Salary: £32000-£36000 p.a DOE

Hours: 37.5 Full-time

Reports to: Research Manager

Location: Harlow, Essex. Easily commutable from London Liverpool Street or Tottenham Hale Station. We offer a free minibus service to/from Harlow Town Train Station as well as free parking and EV charging on site.

Extra Information: Open to conversation on hybrid, flexible and compressed working arrangements.

About the role:

At the Motability Foundation we fund, support, research and innovate so that all disabled people can make the journeys they choose. We oversee the Motability Scheme and provide grants to help people use it, providing access to transport to hundreds of thousands of people a year. We award grants to other charities and organisations who provide different types of transport, or work towards making transport accessible. We also carry out ongoing research, in partnership with disabled people and key stakeholders in the industry, to inspire innovations that continue to champion accessible transport for all.

As Insight Officer, you’ll support the day-to-day delivery of insight and evidence across the Insight Team, helping to ensure that research outputs are timely, accessible and well used across the organisation.

What you will be doing:

Working closely with your colleagues in the Insight Team, you’ll contribute to research delivery, rapid evidence reviews and executive-style insight summaries.  You’ll also support the coordination of research activity and help maintain shared evidence resources that underpin organisational learning and decision-making.

Key responsibilities will include:

· Producing clear and concise insight summaries and rapid evidence reviews to support policy, strategy and operational decision-making

· Analysing primary qualitative and quantitative research data (e.g. survey datasets, interviews and focus groups), under the guidance of Research Managers

· Accurately summarising research findings, identifying key themes and patterns, and drafting structured outputs for review

· Supporting the delivery of research projects across the Insight Team, including contributing to research tools, data collection and reporting

· Acting as a first point of contact for routine research queries and supporting the quality assurance of small-scale research activity

· Supporting the coordination and organisation of research activity across the Insight team, including maintaining process maps and research pipeline summaries, tracking outputs and maintaining documentation.

· Supporting research delivery across a portfolio of projects, including potential to support small to medium sized ad hoc research commissions

· Contributing to the development and upkeep of reference and evidence summaries

· Representing the Insight Team in cross-organisational working groups or projects where insight input is required

· Supporting good research practice by helping ensure outputs meet agreed quality, accessibility and ethical standards

This role offers a strong foundation in applied research and insight, with exposure across multiple projects and policy areas.

Your experience:

You are organised, curious and motivated by evidence. You enjoy working with data, both qualitative and quantitative and take pride in presenting findings clearly and accurately. You enjoy making sense of information and helping others use insight well, and you are also comfortable working across multiple priorities with support from more senior colleagues. You are detail-oriented without losing sight of the bigger picture, and you take pride in producing clear, reliable outputs.

You are likely to thrive in this role if you:

• Enjoy synthesising information into clear, structured summaries
• Are confident analysing both qualitative and quantitative data
• Are proactive and comfortable juggling different tasks and deadlines
• Communicate clearly in writing and are keen to build confidence presenting insight
• Work collaboratively and enjoy contributing to shared outputs
• Are interested in building a career in research, insight and/or policy

Requirements

We’re open to candidates from a range of backgrounds, including those early in their insight or research career who are keen to develop their skills.

Must haves:

• Experience working collaboratively with others to deliver shared outputs
• Experience supporting research, insight or analysis work in a professional, academic or applied setting
• Experience working with quantitative datasets using standard analysis tools (e.g. Excel or similar)
• Experience analysing qualitative and/or quantitative primary data (e.g. from survey datasets, interviews, focus groups)
• Experience identifying themes and patterns in qualitative data
• Ability to interpret findings accurately and translate them into clear written insight
• Experience producing concise, executive-style insight summaries distilling complex findings into key messages
• Understanding of basic research methods and principles, including sampling, bias and data quality
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail
• Confidence using standard office software to produce reports and manage information

Nice to haves:

• Experience producing rapid evidence reviews
• Experience supporting small research projects or ad hoc commissions
• Experience in disability, transport, social policy or public service research
• Experience organising or maintaining shared knowledge or reference resources
• Familiarity with qualitative analysis software (e.g. MAXQDA, NVivo or similar)
• Experience using statistical or survey tools (e.g. SPSS, R, Power BI, or equivalent)
• Experience creating simple and effective data visualisations to support insight summaries. This may include familiarity with Canva, Adobe, or other equivalent software packages.

Benefits

Who are we?

We are building a future where all disabled people have the transport options to make the journeys they choose.

We fund, support, research and innovate so that all disabled people can make the journeys they choose. We oversee the Motability Scheme and provide grants to help people use it, providing access to transport to hundreds of thousands of people a year. We award grants to charities and organisations who provide different types of transport, or work towards making transport accessible. We also carry out ongoing research, in partnership with disabled people and key stakeholders in the industry, to inspire innovations that continue to champion accessible transport for all.

Why choose us?

We want working for the Motability Foundation to be the best career move you’ve ever made. When you join the Motability Foundation you will join a group of people who are supportive, innovative and motivated to improve the lives of our beneficiaries.

We value everyone’s unique qualities and celebrate having a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where everyone feels safe to be their authentic selves. This is embedded into our values, Collaborative, Respectful and Evolving.

We bring our people together through our People Forum, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Forum, Social Squad and our Wellbeing Champions and our employee Spotlight Awards help us recognise the excellence and dedication of our staff.

We are proud to be recognised as Disability Confident Leader, have attained Platinum Level Award for Investors in People and are members of the Business Disability Forum.

A career with Motability Foundation can offer you so much more than earning potential, we pride ourselves in offering some fantastic benefits. Some of these include:

• 26 days annual leave, plus the option to buy/ sell up to five days.
• One wellbeing day for extra flexibility.
• Pension scheme - Up to 20%, including a 10% non-contributory contribution and matched contributions up to 5%.
• Life Assurance of four times your salary.
• Private healthcare through BUPA for you and your family, along with a Medicash Health Plan.
• Employee assistance programme: GP appointments, eye tests, flu vaccinations, sick pay and free gym and yoga sessions.
• Enhanced Parental Leave, including Adoption Pay.
• Free parking, EV charge points and a minibus service to/from the town centre and train station.
• Fresh fruit, breakfast snacks, and a Dress for Your Day dress code.
• Learning and development opportunities to help you grow.

Our vision is to create a charity where everyone feels like they belong, benefits from and participates in, the work we do. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, and we aim to be an employer of choice for candidates with disabilities.

As a Disability Confident Leader, we have committed to ensuring that disabled people and those with long term health conditions have the opportunities to fulfil their potential. We want to ensure everyone has the opportunity to perform their best when interviewing and when working with us, so if you require any reasonable adjustments that would make you more comfortable, please let us know so that we can do our best to support you.

To help us create an inclusive workplace we are committed to offering to interview every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job. Some of our roles attract a high volume of applications and in some circumstances, we may need to limit the number of interviews offered to disabled and non-disabled candidates. 

*This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010. 

Stop Domestic Abuse is a trauma informed organisation; the work we do to support those effected by domestic abuse may be triggering for those with past trauma. Please only apply if you are living free from abuse. If you’d like to talk to us about this, please get in touch.

Location: Havant

Salary: £36,547 - £39,372

Hours per week: 37

Contract Type: Full Time/Permanent 

Reference Number: STOPDA847

Main Purpose and Scope of the Job:

Prepare compelling responses to grant applications, support the Business Development Director and wider leadership team with responses to complex tenders and high-value funding applications.

Ensure all policies, procedures and practice are reviewed in line with designated timescales and meet the quality assurance requirements of the national outcomes framework and service standards for VAWG, SafeLives, Women’s Aid NQS, RESPECT accreditation principles and any additional frameworks agreed by the CEO.

Lead, monitor and evaluate projects as designated by the Business Development Director e.g. project management of website redevelopment, collaborating with external contractors and our IT Manager to convey our organisational vision.

Support operational activities which inform whole-organisation improvement e.g. gather and analyse staff survey feedback data, possess a natural curiosity for data analysis and identification of trends which draw meaningful conclusions from qualitative and quantitative data.

Manage (and delegate where appropriate) and quality assure all subject access requests, complaints and data queries in line with Data Protection and GDPR legislation, working with, and supported by the Business Development Director (DPO) on complex cases.

What We Offer:

Time off and Flexibility:

- 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (Increasing with service)

- Birthday day off

- Child’s first day of school off

- Option to purchase up to 10 additional days’ leave per year

- Flexible and hybrid working

- Protected time of up to one hour each month

Family-Friendly Benefits:

- Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, Shared Parental and Adoption leave

- IVF Leave

Health and Wellbeing:

- Westfield Health Healthcare Cashback Plan (after probation)

- Westfield Health Personal Health Insurance (after 2 years’ service)

- Employee Assistance Programme

- Eye care vouchers

- Cycle to Work Scheme

About Stop Domestic Abuse:

Stop Domestic Abuse is a proud women-led organisation supporting victims and survivors of domestic violence and abuse across Portsmouth and Hampshire. Our vision is a world without domestic abuse, and we work to ensure that it’s ‘everyone’s business.’

We provide refuge and community-based support, delivering in a trauma-informed way for adults, children and young people, tailored to individual needs. Our 19 refuges offer safe, welcoming homes, and across our services we provide one-to-one support and group activities to help improve their safety and to meet others with similar experiences. We support children process their experiences and help regain a sense of safety.

Our UP2U programmes support those seeking to change abusive behaviours, and we also offer specialist support for victims of stalking. We also deliver training to professionals, including the hair and beauty industry, to recognise domestic abuse and connect people to specialist support services.

Our Values:

Equality, Openness, Honesty, Respect for individual dignity and diversity, Empowering women and children, and Care and Compassion – are at the heart of everything we do. By committing to these values, we aim to significantly improve the lives of those we support and work towards our vision of a world without domestic abuse.

About us

The King’s community is united by a commitment to serve society through academic excellence. King’s Strategy 2030 sets out our bold vision for the future, building on our strengths while responding to a rapidly changing world. The strategy focuses on delivering student success in and beyond the University; investing in research and education excellence that addresses global, national and local priorities; fostering innovation and entrepreneurship; and securing sustainable finances for a secure future. Through these priorities, and supported by a culture that values our people, services, campuses, partnerships and alumni, we will strengthen our impact and enable every student and member of our community to contribute meaningfully to society.

Within the Social Mobility & Widening Participation Department we believe all young people should be able to have high expectations for their future. This means equal access to education and career opportunities. We run programmes that aim to empower young people from under-represented backgrounds to access and succeed at university.

 We are part of the Students & Education Directorate, a collection of wide-ranging professional services in place to support King’s students and their education. As a directorate we manage the student lifecycle from application to graduation and beyond, to ensure a coherent and seamless student experience and effective administrative processes, working closely with King’s faculties to do so.

About the role

The Research and Evaluation Manager will work to position King’s College London as a sector leader on conducting institutional evaluation and research to understand how we can support students from underrepresented groups to access university and succeed at university. Our team aims to generate causal evidence, either through Randomised Controlled Trials or Quasi-experimental designs.

This is an exciting opportunity for candidates looking to work in research and evaluation in an applied context, and who wish to utilise their skills and expertise in quantitative and qualitative methods. This is an opportunity to grow your skills in generating and applying evidence to practice.

We encourage applications from candidates who have experience from both within and outside of the Higher Education sector where they can demonstrate the skills needed to succeed in this role as well as candidates from non-traditional backgrounds.

Key responsibilities

· Supervise and lead on a range of research & evaluation activities, including synthesis of secondary research; conducting qualitative, quantitative and/or survey designs; developing and delivering randomised controlled trials (and other experimental trials as appropriate), 

· Convey research findings, including complex quantitative information, in a clear and actionable way 

· Develop and maintain expertise in behavioural research and evaluation methodologies

· Work with academics and practitioners to test and trial new approaches to widening participation and student success 

· Line manage the Senior Research and Evaluation Adviser or Senior Data Officer

The above list of responsibilities may not be exhaustive, and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks and responsibilities as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post.

This post will be offered on a fixed term basis.

This is a full-time post, but we welcome applications from candidates seeking a flexible work pattern within our necessary service operating hours of 10am-4pm.

Working Pattern

· This is a full-time (35 hours per week) post, and you will be offered an indefinite contract. The role works with a hybrid working pattern. While some on-site presence will be required for team collaboration, events, and programme activities, there is potential for a substantial proportion of working hours to be undertaken remotely.

About you

To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience

Essential criteria

· Relevant work experience and/or education: We think a wide range of different work and educational experiences could support you to be successful in this role. Relevant work experience might include work in any research or evaluation job.  Relevant educational experiences might include higher education in a related discipline, professional qualifications or other training 

· Ability to consider and select appropriate research designs and methodologies, using qualitative and quantitative methods including surveying, interviewing and running focus groups.  

· Experience establishing causal inference in research when evaluating projects or interventions with experimental methods (e.g. quasi-experimental methods, randomised controlled trials). 

· Experience in designing and running multiple social research and evaluation projects, managing competing demands and timescales and delivering to milestones. 

· Confident in conducting data analysis including handling large data sets and statistical testing using relevant software (such as Power BI, R, Stata, or SPSS) and presenting findings in various formats. 

· Confident and clear written and verbal communication, including report-writing, data visualisation and presentation skills. 

· Ability to give a team clear direction and guide it to the successful completion of a task. 

· Ability to identify and manage the objectives, performance, and development needs of others. 

Desirable criteria

· Postgraduate degree or qualification in research methods, statistics, analytics or a related field and/or relevant experience. 

· Experience using behavioural insights in a research or policy context to positively influence behaviour 

· Understanding of the widening participation agenda and/or the role of higher education in social mobility 

We pride ourselves on being inclusive and welcoming. We embrace diversity and want everyone to feel that they belong and are connected to others in our community.

We are committed to working with our staff and unions on these and other issues, to continue to support our people and to develop a diverse and inclusive culture at King's.

As part of this commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and through this appointment process, it is our aim to develop candidate pools that include applicants from all backgrounds and communities.

We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the advert. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible.

To find out how our managers will review your application, please take a look at our ‘How we Recruit’ pages.

Closing date: 1 April 2026.

Interviews are due to be held on 9 - 10 April 2026.

Background

The Caerlow Trust (“the Trust”) is a family-led discretionary grant-making trust, governed by four trustees (the Board) that aims to alleviate poverty-related suffering in the United Kingdom.

The Trust’s operating principles are rooted in the basic belief that everyone deserves to have access to sufficient resources such that they are not concerned with day-to-day survival. It aims to achieve this by making grants targeting three main pillars of work: hunger, homelessness, and addiction.

Based in London, the Trust’s founders hope to make significant and meaningful change in the social landscape of London but also to grow to have a nationwide focus over time. The ambition is for the Trust to develop rapidly to become a versatile and flexible organisation that will have a very real impact and make a difference to the lives of the people supported through its grants. 

The Grants Manager will join our small but expanding team at an exciting time, having an important part to play in turning this ambition into reality.

Role overview and purpose

The Grants Manager will provide a range of services that will be key to the Trust’s grant management cycle including research,  assessment, database management and development, reporting and evaluation. They will be the key contact for a portfolio of grant applicants and recipients, to support them throughout their relationship with the Trust.

Key responsibilities

Grants Management:

· Managing a portfolio of grants throughout the entire grant cycle including assessment, award, support, monitoring and learning

· Act as the key contact for grant applicants and recipients, developing positive and supportive working relationships

· Organising and holding meetings with grantees, including taking notes and following up on actions

· Administrative tasks relating to grants, including correspondence, drafting and issuing agreements, tracking of applications, reports and payments

· Undertaking scoping work and research about organisations that may be appropriate for funding

· Reviewing grant applications, undertaking assessments and completing due diligence checks

· Drafting summaries and papers to support Trustees to make informed decisions  

· Reviewing grantee reports to evaluate progress and ensure compliance with any grant conditions

· Support budget management, financial reporting, cashflow monitoring and compliance with charity regulations in relation to grants

· Provide project management for new activities or grant programmes

· Working with colleagues and grantees to develop the Trust’s impact reporting capabilities

Database and system management

· Support the development and maintenance of our systems and grant management database, Beacon

· Ensure all data is accurate, kept up to date and retained in line with data protection regulations

· Provide support and guidance to grant applicants to access and use the grant application portal

· Provide support and guidance to Trustees and other external evaluators to use Beacon portal

Other responsibilities

· To represent the Trust at external events

· To support ongoing improvement in the context of grant-making and organisational development

· To role model desired behaviours in line with the Trust’s values

· Provide other ad hoc support to the Director as needed

Key internal relationships and reporting lines

· Receives line management and development from the Director

· Works closely with other colleagues and volunteers as part of an small effective team

This role doesn’t currently have any line management responsibilities but it is likely to in the future as the Trust grows.

Person specification

Knowledge and experience:

· Knowledge and understanding of the issues being supported by the Trust, developed through work or study in a relevant field or through lived experience

· Knowledge of charity finance, governance best practice, impact measurement and evaluation

· Experience of the grant management cycle

· High level of literacy and numeracy, including experience of handling and analysing qualitative and quantitative data

· High level of IT literacy with experience of working with MS365 applications and CRM databases

· Experience of liaising with a range of different stakeholders

Key skills and abilities:

· Outstanding communications skills with excellent written and spoken English

· Excellent interpersonal skills

· Attention to detail and commitment to quality

· Strong administrative, planning and organising skills

· Ability to work on your own and use initiative but knows when to seek advice and guidance

· Ability to identify improvements and propose solutions

· Collaborative and proactive approach to supporting others in a small team

Personal qualities:

· Commitment to the vision, mission and values of the Trust

· Dedication to the charity sector and the specific issues that are being addressed by the Trust

· Commitment to respect and value equality and diversity and inclusion

· Enthusiasm for continuing personal and professional development

· Good judgment and integrity

· Self-aware and empathetic

· Appreciative of the joy of grant making and sense of humour

· Adaptable and flexible, happy to work in an evolving and rapidly growing organisation

Other requirements

The Caerlow Trust is only able to consider applications from candidates who already have the right to live and work in the United Kingdom.

The Grants Manager will be based in our London office 2-3 days per week, and be required to travel across the UK as part of their role.

Working for the Trust

The Trust is committed to organisational and staff development. We offer various opportunities for staff to learn and develop, with management who are devoted to coaching and development. We encourage staff to attend events such as conferences, expert and donor meetings, to keep abreast of the developments in our areas of focus. The Trust is committed to being a good practice employer. We offer flexible working arrangements and a wide range of staff benefits.

Volunteer Manager 

Recruitment and the Volunteer Cycle 
Lead on drafting volunteer role descriptions in collaboration with the recruitment
lead. 
Undertake advertising of volunteer opportunities across multiple platforms
ensuring best practice in relation to safer recruitment and equal opportunities
practice. 
Work with referral partners and community organisations where appropriate to
support participation. 
Be responsible for the onboarding of  volunteers including right to work checks,
induction scheduling, and induction reviews. 
Managers volunteer leavers and the change in relationship, ensure volunteers are
removed from any formal communication channels and receive an exit interview
to document their experience. 

Training, Learning and Development 
Ensure all volunteers are compliant with the essential training modules such as
Safeguarding, Health and Safety and GDPR and maintain records of the same.
Report on these as required. 
Lead on designing a progression pathway for volunteers who may wish to move
into other areas of learning, traineeships or apply for other opportunities. 
Work closely with growers and other staff to plan and coordinate volunteer
involvement and support staff to work confidently and positively with volunteers. 

Systems and Organisation 
Be responsible for maintaining the volunteer's personal information in the
BrightHR system and in compliance with GDPR rules.   
Lead on systematising the volunteer rotas whether regular volunteering or one
off activities. 
Tracking attendance and ensuring we know who is on site when. 

Volunteer Team Culture and Management 
Lead the day-to-day coordination of the volunteer programme across growing
areas, site care, and related activities 
Act as line manager for the volunteers, having regular opportunities for feedback
such as one to ones and communicate key messages from organisation leads that
are applicable to the volunteers. 
Lead on buddy / peer support approaches within the volunteer programme
ensuring equality of experience of the volunteers. 
Foster a positive, respectful, and inclusive culture on site where people feel a
sense of belonging 
Dedicate a portion of time to undertaking the tasks expected of volunteers
working hand on alongside volunteers and developing a deeper knowledge and
understanding of their day to day. 
Work closely with all site users to ensure volunteers are integrated into real site
activities, particularly the growers team. 

Monitoring and Evaluation Activities 
Gather feedback [quantitative and qualitative] from volunteers and support the
ongoing development of the volunteer programme 
Contribute to monitoring and reporting requirements linked to funded volunteer
activity 
Ensure information required for reporting is up to date and accurate in time for
reporting deadlines and that those deadlines are met. 
Support funding applications where appropriate. 

Compliance 
Ensure volunteer activities and management follow all organisational policies,
including safeguarding, health and safety and equality applicable to the volunteer. 
Maintain clear professional boundaries and escalate safeguarding concerns in line
with procedure 
Ensure that applicable internal policies and procedures are followed through in all
areas of work. 
Also treat with confidentiality any information that could be deemed as personal,
private, or sensitive and comply with both organisations GDPR and Safeguarding
requirements. 

Working with the Wider Team & Partnerships 
Help build and maintain relationships with community partners linked to
volunteering and learning opportunities 
Represent the volunteer programme internally and externally when required 
Represent the organisations externally when required 

Other 
To attend and participate in internal and external meetings as required. 
To attend relevant training to fulfil the requirements of the job. 
To undertake other duties which may from time to time be required and which
are appropriate to the responsibilities of the post. 

Person Specification 

Knowledge 
Interest in sustainable food growing and community-led work 
Knowledge of the full volunteer cycle including recruitment, onboarding,
supervision, development and exit processes 
Knowledge of safer recruitment principles and equal opportunities practice 
Understanding of safeguarding legislation and procedures, particularly when
working with vulnerable adults and/or young people 
Knowledge of GDPR and data protection requirements in relation to volunteer
records 

Skills 
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage rotas, records, and multiple
volunteer streams simultaneously 
Ability to write clear engaging content for varied audiences and for different
purposes. 
Confident communicator with the ability to build and maintain positive
relationships across teams and with community partners 
Ability to support, motivate and line manage volunteers with understanding and
mutual respect. 
An overall good level of IT skills, and a  variety of online platforms. 
Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately 
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to foster an inclusive, respectful, and
supportive team culture with a warm, inclusive, and supportive approach. 
Comfortable working outdoors in a practical role year-round 

Experience 
Experience of coordinating or managing volunteers or similar groups. 
Supporting people with additional needs and mental health conditions. 
Working in and understanding the needs of an on-site environment
Experience of recruitment and onboarding processes of volunteers. 
Maintaining records and ensuring compliance with safeguarding, H&S and GDPR 
Experience of working collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team 
Working with community partners or referral organisations 
Coordinating volunteers organisational training and assisting them with their
individual development plans.
Experience of supporting monitoring and reporting requirements
Desirable 
Practical horticulture or food growing experience such as seed sowing, planting,
harvesting, composting and general site care 
Knowledge of agroecological growing practices that enrich living, biodiverse
systems

About Us

Bridges Outcomes Partnerships (BOP) is a not-for-profit social enterprise that works alongside Government, community groups and specialist Delivery partners to design and deliver vital services that support people to improve their lives, in areas ranging from housing and employment to education and health & wellbeing.

The role of BOP spans project development (working with Government and others to design and launch the service), project management (coordinating the delivery phase, managing performance, and liaising with the various stakeholders) and project finance (funding the project until it starts to earn outcomes payments). Our own funding comes from a group of pioneering social investors, including The Office for Civil Society, Big Society Capital, Pilotlight, Trust for London, who, like us, are motivated by improving lives and changing the system for the better.

About the opportunity

This role creates a unique and exciting opportunity to support the delivery of a new multi-partner Domestic Abuse Service in Plymouth. Our partnership of local VCSE organisations brings together a strong coalition of expert partners to deliver impactful support and prevention with a clear focus on improving outcomes for people and systems affected by Domestic Abuse. The programme aims to provide community-based support, built on:

·A trusted, well-governed local partnership with deep roots in communities and statutory systems, delivering a cohesive and unified service for survivors.

·A whole-family, holistic model that integrates advocacy, behaviour change, children and family services, and safe accommodation to reduce risk and build resilience across the family unit. 

·Survivor-led and trauma-informed practice, with lived experience embedded in design, delivery, and decision-making to ensure services are relevant, accessible, and inclusive.

·Flexible, community-based access and outreach, offering multiple entry points, streamlined referral pathways into specialist provision, and tailored responses for each survivor and family.

·Robust data and evidence, collecting and analysing impact data, allowing us to learn from what works and to keep iterating to delivery more effective, and to show long-term impact for survivors.

The role requires strong project development and delivery management skills (coordinating the mobilisation and delivery phase, and liaising with the various stakeholders) as well as the ability to  facilitate effective governance and make decisions (including data analysis and presentation skills). As the Lead for the partnership, you will work with the Programme Director to create an effective platform for all stakeholders, including those we support, to be heard. This will require multi-stakeholder engagement and management including VCSE, Local Authority and Central Government partners. Through this engagement you will create a transparent and accountable environment where data, and testimony, drive decision making.

The role will also include support to Quality Assurance and Project Development and Social Investment functions. Key job functions will include:

Governance and Reporting

- Coordinate and deliver effective, multi-layered, governance with multiple stakeholders.

- Build and support strong relationships with partners.

- Provide contract support and management.

- Oversee all data related aspects of the programme including data collection, extraction, analysis, reporting, presenting, etc.

- Produce regular reports and data analysis to inform project delivery and decision making, and to support performance management through continuous iteration and targeted innovations.

- Gathering, analysing, and presenting quantitative and qualitative data to measure the impact of service innovations for the programme.

- Ensuring the voice of those we support is heard.

Developing external relationships

- Working with the Programme Director to develop and manage local relationships, this role will have an operational focus on supporting improvement to the service.

- This will include support for pathway development between services, including those not currently within the partnership.

- This role will also be required to represent the partnership in local appropriate forums

Coproduction and Design

- Identifying challenges to achieving outcomes and to engage with delivery partners to identify opportunities to adapt the delivery.

- Work with the Programme Director to ensure the voice of those who have experienced the project and of wider services across Plymouth is heard and incorporated into delivery.

Quality Assurance and Compliance Management

- Supporting Partners to conduct self-assessment QA processes to ensure high quality casework and support is undertaken at all times.

- Quality checking data on the case management system.

- Liaising with the commissioners around quality checks.

Growth/Sustainability

- Support the Programme Director and partnership to identify and secure funding to enable growth and innovation.

- Provide support and liaise between internal functions (Project Development and Social Investment, Enablement) and local partners.

- Supporting and contributing to wider business development opportunities.

About you

You will have the following skills, knowledge and competencies:

Essential

· Desire to support a unique impact-led project

· Passion to make a difference to those who are at risk of Domestic Abuse

· Tenacity and a desire to overcome obstacles

· Good with numerical data and analysis and can accurately assimilate information and develop critical insights to inform decisions

· Ability to make sense of something complex and recommend practical solutions

· Can confidently communicate your ideas verbally and in writing

· Can simplify complexities and adapt your communication so others can understand

· Ability to develop and manage positive and collaborative relationships with multiple partners and stakeholders with different perspectives and interests

· Ability to work independently and use own initiative to find solutions

· Experience of working in a relatable field

· Ability to network with a wide range of organisations

· Team player with a strong work ethic

 Desirable

· Coaching/mentoring skills

· Experience of quality checking work

· Experience of working in the Domestic Abuse sector

· An understanding of the challenges that impact on the delivery of Domestic Abuse Services

What we will offer you

• We are a flexible employer and we will support you to ensure you achieve a healthy work life balance.

• You will be joining an incredibly dedicated, vibrant, dynamic and talented team of people who are deeply passionate about services which improve people’s lives and public sector reform.

• You will get 25 days’ annual leave plus 8 days for bank holidays plus a birthday leave day and 2 additional ‘gifted’ day/s between Christmas and New Year

• We offer a Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme

• We offer Life Insurance, Income Protection Insurance and wellbeing benefits & resources

• We also offer Private Medical Insurance on successful completion of your probation period

• You will be able to access Learning and development opportunities

Application process/next steps

To apply please click on the link that will direct you to Applied. You’ll answer 2-3 questions that are related to the day-to-day job and will be asked to upload your CV. Your answers will go through our sift process: all answers will be anonymised, randomised and then reviewed by a panel of reviewers.

NB This role was previously advertised recently as 0.8FTE but we now have funding in place for this role to be a full-time position.

We will be reviewing candidates on a rolling basis. If you are shortlisted, we’ll invite you to the next step, which will be first and second round interviews with some of our colleagues.

Bridges Outcomes Partnerships is an equal opportunities employer and ensures that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and will make reasonable adjustments for any part of the recruitment process for candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the role. Please note, for this particular role candidates will require Right to Work in the UK.

Job Title: Policy and Influencing Lead

Salary: £42,500 per annum pro rata, plus 15% ILW if applicable

Hours: Part time, up to 22.5 hours per week, open to discussing working patterns

Location: Birmingham or London

Contract Type: Fixed term contract for 12 months, with plans to review

Reports to: Director of Fundraising and External Affairs

THE CHARITY

Suicide is the leading cause of death of men under 35 and three quarters of those who die by suicide are men. James’ Place exists to save the lives of men in suicidal crisis through delivering clinical services. We are a charity currently offering free, life-saving therapy to suicidal men at our centres in Liverpool, London and Newcastle.

James’ Place was set up by Clare Milford Haven and Nick Wentworth-Stanley in 2008 after their twenty-one-year-old son, James, died by suicide ten days after a minor operation. James had no history of mental illness or depression and had sought urgent help for anxiety and suicidal thoughts but didn’t find it.   

James' Place was set up to make the experience of finding help as easy as possible. We offer men who are experiencing a suicidal crisis a brief, intensive, therapeutic intervention in a safe environment. Men who walk through the door at James’ Place will be in a space where they feel valued and respected.  We provide a calm and peaceful environment both inside the centres and in our outside spaces, accessible to men who visit us as well as their friends and families. We have so far treated over 4,300 men who might otherwise have been unable to access the support they desperately need.

In early 2026 we will be opening our fourth centre in Birmingham, which will support suicidal men living in the West Midlands.

THE OPPORTUNITY

This is a new role in an expanding and dynamic organisation. It responds to our growing ambition to share what we have learned about suicide prevention and delivering services to men who are affected by inequalities.

We understand that for more men to be saved, we need others to take action too. And we need to make this case for change as compelling and impactful as possible to influence commissioners, NHS providers, or policy makers to save more men’s lives.

This role will involve leading the influencing strategy, building evidence-based policy positions, and executing powerful messaging to effectively demonstrate the impact of crisis intervention and the importance of extending this provision to more men across the country.

Overarching priorities

· To influence national and local systems leaders on the importance of rapid, equitable, accessible and tailored treatment and support for acutely suicidal men.

· To establish James’ Place as a leading and credible voice in innovative suicide prevention practice, reducing inequalities in access and in supporting men who other services aren’t reaching.

· To strengthen our evidence base and contribute insight and data to networks and partners who can grow its impact (such as organisations with larger influencing teams, media organisations, policy makers and think tanks).

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategy

· Identify key actors and establish, lead and execute an influencing plan for the next 12 – 24 months, in line with the above priorities, emerging insight and changing contexts.

· Lead effective relationship and network building and management across charity, health and policy sectors.

· Adopt a holistic perspective with communications and fundraising colleagues, that is deeply informed by clinical practice and aligned with strategies for growth.

· Explore future partnerships to strengthen evidence base, impact and reach, with academics, think tanks, funders and policy makers

· Ensure James’ Place responds to emerging policy and influencing opportunities (such as men’s health, inequalities work, neighbourhoods, integrated health organisations, strategic commissioning and so on)
Delivery

· Represent James’ Place on external groups at parliamentary events and sector forums as appropriate, ensuring the charity’s position and the voices of men we treat are clearly and respectfully communicated.

· Monitor and respond to legislative and regulatory changes and lead consultation responses.

· Research and produce compelling policy briefings, consultation responses and evidence-based reports

· Champion accurate data collection, evaluation and insight across James’ Place, demonstrating how crucial this is for policy and influencing work externally.

· Fully brief and support the CEO and other senior leaders’ attendance at events, meetings and media work.

· Engage with researchers, evaluators and campaigners on what James’ Place knows and does so that they can represent and champion James’ Place effectively.

· Support senior colleagues to engage with the Board on matters of policy and influence.

· Undertake any other duties as required in pursuit of organisational success.

Charity-wide

· Work closely with services, clinical, fundraising and communication colleagues to deliver our strategy and business plans to meet our charitable objectives.

· Play a role across the whole organisation, offering support and demonstrating leadership across the charity, helping colleagues to grow and develop.

· Recognise the value of review and evaluation and contribute to the on-going development of James’ Place as a respected, effective and sustainable charity.

· Work with the team to build our understanding of men in suicidal crisis and how suicidal behaviour develops.

· Promote and demonstrate the highest level of safeguarding best practice.

· Deputise for senior colleagues and represent the organisation externally as and when required.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential

· Extensive experience in policy and influencing work at a senior level on a social or health issue, including mental or physical health, equity, or social justice.

· A strong track record of building and maintaining external relationships across sectors: government, NHS, public services, charities, academia or think tanks; healthcare experience is highly desirable

· Substantial experience of preparing and submitting consultation documents, position statements and advocacy materials.

· Strong communication skills, in writing and in person.

· Experience of working with quantitative and qualitative research and researchers, work with data and insight to make credible and evidence-based arguments.

· Practical, resilient, unflappable; an innovator, open to exploring new ways of working.

· Experience of working with people with lived experience of sensitive and personal issues.

Desirable 

· Experience of public speaking.

· Experience of working with NHS commissioners or mental health services.

· Working with volunteers and people with lived experience of suicidality or inequality.

WE OFFER

· A 7% employer contributory pension scheme.

· Family friendly policies.

· Death in service insurance scheme.

· 25 days plus bank holidays leave entitlement (FTE), including enhanced holiday allowance with incremental rises after qualifying period.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, please follow the instructions on the attached document. 

Closing date: Monday 16 March 2026, 5pm

James’ Place is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community. Our aim is that no job applicant, temporary worker or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, disability, gender and transgender status, race and ethnicity, religion and belief (including no belief), marriage or civil partnership status or sexual orientation.

If you have a disability or health conditions which means you'd benefit from any adjustments to the interview process to help you perform at your best, please do let us know in advance.

Any job offers made are subject to the receipt of two relevant satisfactory employment references. We expect this to include one from your most recent or current employer. Any job offers made are also subject to a satisfactory DBS check and a Right to Work in the UK check.

About Adolescent Health Study

The Adolescent Health Study (AHS) is an ambitious new UKRI-funded initiative to establish a prospective, longitudinal population study that will generate a globally leading open science data platform and research resource. AHS aims to recruit at least 100,000 young people from across the UK and to follow their mental and physical health and wellbeing over at least 10 years. It plans to collect data through questions and measures; to obtain bio-samples for a wide range of genomic and other high-throughput assays; and to capture linked data relevant to health and wellbeing from participants’ health, education and other administrative records. There will be a strong emphasis on engaging with and involving young people, schools, parents and other relevant stakeholders in the design and delivery of the study, as well as on including young people that represent as wide as possible a range of backgrounds, experiences and characteristics. AHS will focus on enabling a wide range of research, including studies of the critical biological and social developments that occur during the transition from childhood to adulthood and the determinants of both mental and physical health and wellbeing in adolescents and young adults.

Purpose of the post

The Research Officer will play a key role in supporting the scientific foundation, development, and coordination of AHS. The post holder will focus initially on supporting the development of the AHS pilot, contributing as required to methods selection, co-development of materials and assessment processes, writing of protocols and ethics submissions and preliminary testing of processes. Activities will involve conducting comprehensive literature reviews, supporting the development of piloting tools and protocols, engagement with schools, adolescents and parents, and addressing operational and logistical considerations necessary for successful delivery. The position is essential to ensuring the pilot and future study are grounded in robust evidence and implemented effectively.

Main responsibilities

Research & Evaluation

• Support in summarising existing evidence, and ongoing work with the research community, to identify insights and knowledge gaps that inform piloting and study research questions
• Support in conducting literature reviews and background research on determinants of adolescent health and identify tools and measures suitable for field-based assessment
• Contribute to the design and delivery of qualitative and/or quantitative research activities in support of study set-up
• Contribute to the design and delivery of public engagement and involvement activities

Piloting Design & Planning

• Contribute to developing piloting protocols and frameworks
• Assist in drafting documents for submission for ethical approval
• Help design, test and adapt measurement tools (e.g. questionnaires) and visit processes
• Support in the preparation of piloting recruitment materials
• Assist in the recruitment of, and relationship building with, schools for pre-testing

Data Collection & Fieldwork Support

• Support procurement of logistics for fieldwork
• Support in the preparation of field worker training materials
• Support training for data collectors and field staff
• Assist in data collection where required
• Be a part of a core team that ensures adherence to ethical standards and protocols

Piloting Coordination Support

• Support meetings and workshops on workstreams
• Support write-up of feasibility testing findings, and contribute to revisions on plans based on findings
• Support the senior study project manager as required on managing piloting timelines, risks and progress

Administrative and Logistical Support

• Take meeting minutes for the scientific study team as required
• Manage piloting documentation and version controls
• Respond to stakeholder queries as required

Knowledge, skills and experience

Essential criteria

• A Masters degree in epidemiology, public health, social sciences, or a related discipline
• Demonstrable experience in supporting research studies, preferably in population and/or adolescent health.
• Ability to translate complex findings into clear, actionable insights
• Ability to synthesise literature and evidence concisely for reporting to diverse audiences
• Evidence of strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to contribute to protocols and ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
• Proven ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
•  Ability to form strong working relationships with colleagues, partners and stakeholders at all levels, both in person and virtually.

Desirable criteria

• A PhD in epidemiology, public health, social sciences, or a related discipline (completed or due to be submitted within 3 months of application)
• Prior experience of working on adolescent health, youth development, or related public health issues
• Experience of conducting and reporting on literature reviews
• Experience with Research Ethics Committee submissions
• Good knowledge of basic principles of ethical research
• Clear understanding of study designs (including piloting) and data collections tools, and their application in school settings
• Experience with the development, testing, or adaptation of research instruments (e.g. questionnaires)
• Experience of working with young people and/or schools (through research and/or public involvement)

Dimensions

• Full time role with flexible working arrangements
• AHS is a national organisation, and our activities take place across the UK
• Flexible working will be required across several geographical locations in the UK.  Travel may be required to AHS locations, fieldwork sites and partner organisations

Application Process

This post is subject to receipt of satisfactory references and the post holder having the right to work in the UK (visa sponsorship is not available). Please apply with a CV and a covering letter (of no more than two pages) explaining what you can bring to this role, and including your current salary.

The closing date for this position is EoD Sunday 08 March 2026.

Interviews are currently expected to be held during the week commencing 30 March 2026.

Equal Opportunities Policy Statement

AHS is an equal opportunities employer, and as such aims to treat all employees, consultants and applicants fairly. AHS is an equal opportunities employer, and as such aims to treat all employees, consultants and applicants fairly. It is our policy to provide employment equality to all, irrespective of age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

Beyond these protected characteristics, we acknowledge the importance of socio-economic background, childcare and caring responsibilities, educational background, neurodiversity, and any other factors that shape an individual’s identity and opportunities. We strive to create an environment where all colleagues feel valued, supported, and able to contribute fully.

Values

It is an exciting time for the Adolescent Health Study (AHS) as we establish our senior leadership team. As the senior executive team evolves, the AHS values will be grounded in inclusivity, integrity, accountability, and collaboration

Project Manager, Policy Fellow

Terms: full time; 3 year contract
Salary: £36,400-46,000
Location: Remote working, option to use co-working space.  There will be requirements to travel internationally.
Start Date: As soon as possible
Reports to:  Programme Manager, Senior Policy Fellow, Dr Chiara Cervasio

Please note:  Applicants must have the right to work in either the UK, Italy or Germany and be either currently located in one of these countries or prepared to relocate prior to commencing employment.  In this case, BASIC is not providing any relocation assistance and is unable to sponsor VISAs.

About BASIC

BASIC is an independent, non-profit think tank working to safeguard humanity and Earth's ecosystem from nuclear risks and interconnected security threats, for generations to come. Our vision is for a global security consensus founded on multilateralism, the recognition of the indivisibility of security, adherence to Earth's planetary boundaries, and consideration of future generations.

For nearly 40 years, we have built a global reputation for groundbreaking dialogue and incisive thought leadership to strengthen international peace and security. We are an intellectually and culturally diverse team of 20 expert-practitioners with deep institutional experience, headquartered in London with additional presences in Berlin and Rome. We are independent, receive no core funding from any state, and our project work is funded transparently.

BASIC's approach to resolving contemporary nuclear dynamics is centred on dialogue as both a practice and a philosophy. We interpret dialogue broadly, recognising that meaningful engagement takes many forms: from facilitating direct strategic conversations between adversaries grounded in conflict resolution principles, to developing networks and diplomatic initiatives that build consensus around shared objectives, to shaping the intellectual foundations of policy discourse through rigorous research and thought leadership.

BASIC is a fast-paced and rewarding environment with an exceptionally positive and inclusive team culture. We have experienced rapid growth over the past decade and are well-suited to people who are motivated by our mission, able to work at a sustained pace, keen to develop professionally, and enjoy being part of a collaborative team working on consequential issues.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with room for growth

• 30 days annual leave (pro rata), plus bank holidays and closure days over the December festive period

• Employer pension contributions of 5% (above the national minimum)

• Flexible working arrangements, with set days (Wednesdays required) but flexibility on hours

• Remote working with option to use co-working space

• 1-2 all-staff in-person team away day per year, as well as other in-person working opportunities

• Opportunities for professional growth and development

• Excellent team culture built on respect, openness, and inclusion

The Role

The Project Manager is an adept and organised professional, esteemed within the nuclear policy community for their level. Responsible for overseeing a discrete package of work, they must demonstrate a clear understanding and alignment with broader programme goals, strategies, and objectives. The role will report to the Programme Manager.

Taking charge of project deliverables, the Project Manager will navigate the entire project cycle, from generating fundraising ideas to developing them further and building knowledge of funding relationships. The role will also include deputising for the Programme Manager during periods of absence, ensuring continuity of delivery, external engagement, and team support as required.

The Project Manager will take responsibility for the South Asia portfolio under the Responsibilities and Global Governance (RGG) Programme. The RGG Programme works to strengthen global security by supporting the development of responsible governance frameworks for weapons and dual-use technologies in cross-cutting operational domains. Under the South Asia portfolio, the RGG Programme has facilitated research and dialogue with the Indian and Pakistani nuclear policy communities with a focus on regional crisis prevention, management, and de-escalation practices.

The Project Manager should possess a solid understanding of global security and conflict resolution and a deep understanding and demonstrable knowledge of military security dynamics in South Asia, coupled with a proven ability to design and execute high-quality project management and research. The ideal candidate is an established researcher with a specialisation in nuclear weapons issues and South Asia. As the candidate will be expected to facilitate India-Pakistan nuclear dialogues, it is important that they will show an ability to engage impartially with all parties.

It is expected that the Project Manager will have solo authored, policy relevant, publications. The Project Manager should possess the skills to expand their network in their area of specialisation, benefiting BASIC, and be capable of line managing other team members within their project. 

This role necessitates a formal project or programme management qualification – BASIC will provide the Project Manager with such training and qualifications if they do not already possess one. The Project Manager will collaborate with their line manager to identify a professional development plan, closing skills gaps and aspiring to become an internationally respected leader in their field.

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Delivery

Applicants will need to be able to demonstrate the ability to:

• Manage project timelines, budgets, and reporting requirements

• Line manage, mentor/coach, and provide pastoral care for the project team: policy fellows, project assistants and interns

• Write high-quality, policy-relevant research reports, op-eds and briefings

• Organise international roundtables, workshops and other events with track 1 and 2 participants

• Manage relationships with stakeholders and build BASIC’s network and reputation

• Independently represent BASIC at international meetings

2. Fundraising

Applicants will need to be able to demonstrate the ability to:

• Develop a project, by independently and confidently scoping funding opportunities

• Liaise with the Programme Manager on funding priorities and opportunities

• Manage projects with minimal day-to-day manager input.

• Develop new and existing relationships with funders

• Write and edit funding applications

3. Communications

Applicants will need to be able to demonstrate the ability to:

• Collaborate with various stakeholders including international partners to build strong relationships.

• Facilitate dialogue and cooperation among diverse stakeholders.

• Promote our / their work confidently and internationally 

• Confidently use online social media platforms, and if possible, press contacts

4. Office support

Applicants will need to be able to support the running of the organisation and colleagues with a range of administrative tasks wherever required.

Person Specification:

Essential:

• Educated to Master’s level – or demonstrate the equivalent in work experience

• 5+ years of work experience in a think tank, research institute, NGO, foundation or government working on international security issues

• Demonstrable knowledge of South Asian military security issues

• Passion and commitment to our organisational mission of promoting dialogue to advance global security

• Demonstrated ability and track record in leading the creative development and delivery of policy projects in the UK or internationally, including budgeting and reporting

• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders from a variety of professional and cultural backgrounds and with broad variations in seniority and function

• Excellent analytical and methodological skills, and an organised approach to research

• Well-developed interpersonal skills, including evidence of working successfully as part of a team

• Track record of previous fundraising experience and success

• Strong track record of publications, including policy-relevant ones

• Experience organising policy roundtables and workshops

• Willingness to travel internationally including to India and Pakistan when required

• Strong organisational skills and an eye for detail

• Good personal network in their research area

• Previous line management experience

Desirable:

• Educated to PhD’s level
• Formal programme/project management qualification

Please note that, due to the large number of applications we receive, we are not able to acknowledge receipt of all applications and only shortlisted candidates will be notified. If you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, you have not been successful.