Quality and practice development lead jobs

Purpose of the role

The Legal Director provides strategic leadership on immigration, economic migration, asylum and nationality for ILPA, with a primary focus on legal policy, legislative analysis, member engagement and public influence.

The role is responsible for shaping ILPA’s legal positions, overseeing the quality and coherence of legal analysis across the organisation, and maintaining ILPA’s standing as the leading professional membership body in immigration and asylum law.

Key responsibilities

1. Legal strategy and leadership

In collaboration with the Trustees and Chief Executive, the Legal Director will:

a. Develop and maintain ILPA’s short-, medium- and long-term legal strategy in line with ILPA’s charitable objectives.

b. Identify emerging legal, policy and practice issues affecting immigration, asylum and nationality law.

c. Engage with ILPA members to understand frontline impacts and systemic concerns.

d. Advise the Trustees and Chief Executive on legal policy priorities, organisational positioning and risk.

e. Translate member insight into clear legal and policy positions.

f. Lead ILPA’s legal responses to legislative proposals, consultations and policy initiatives.

g. Ensure ILPA’s legal work remains focused, authoritative and aligned with ILPA’s strategic plan.

2.       Policy, parliamentary and public influence

a. Lead ILPA’s engagement on legal and policy matters with government departments, Parliament and public bodies.

b. Draft and oversee consultation responses, parliamentary briefings and policy submissions.

c. Represent ILPA at meetings with Ministers, officials, parliamentarians and sector partners.

d. Provide expert evidence to parliamentary inquiries and committees.

e. Support the Chief Executive in high-level advocacy and external relations where appropriate.

f. Maintain ILPA’s reputation as a trusted expert voice on immigration and asylum law.

3.       Member support and legal expertise

a. Maintain expert-level knowledge of UK and international immigration, asylum and nationality law.

b. Monitor and analyse developments in legislation, case law and policy.

c. Oversee the accuracy and quality of legal information provided to members.

d. Support ILPA’s thematic and regional working groups, including attendance and follow-up actions where appropriate.

e. Build and maintain relationships with NGOs, migrant organisations and advice-sector partners.

f. Strengthen member engagement through high-quality legal leadership and insight.

4.       Relationship with litigation and advice functions

a. Work collaboratively with the Director of Strategic Litigation and Advice to ensure consistency between ILPA’s policy positions and litigation strategy.

b. Provide legal policy insight to inform litigation priorities where appropriate.

5. Management and organisational leadership

a. Line manage the Senior Legal Officer and support the Chief Executive’s HR management function for the Senior Legal Officer

b. Provide strategic direction and professional support to the legal function without direct responsibility for operational casework or project delivery.

c. Contribute as a senior member of ILPA’s management team.

d. Support organisational planning, risk management and reporting.

e. Act as a senior ambassador for ILPA internally and externally.

6. Cross-organisational working

a. Work with the Training Manager to identify emerging legal training needs and priority topics for members.

b. Contribute to the development of training programmes, events and conferences by advising on content and legal accuracy.

c. Support identification of suitable speakers and trainers from within ILPA’s membership.

d.  Work with the Content and Digital Services Manager to ensure legal content is accurate, accessible and up to date across ILPA’s digital platforms.

e. Contribute legal expertise to funding bids and project reporting where required.

f. Support organisational strategy development and review.

g. Undertake other reasonable duties consistent with the seniority of the role.

Accountability and relationships

Reports to: Chief Executive

Direct reports: Senior Legal Officer

Key internal relationships:

· Director of Strategic Litigation and Advice

· Training Manager

· Content and Digital Services Manager

· Trustees and Chief Executive

Person specification

Essential

· Substantial expertise in immigration, asylum and nationality law

· Strong understanding of public law and human rights frameworks

· Proven experience of legal policy development and advocacy

· Excellent analytical and drafting skills

· Experience managing senior legal staff

· Authority and credibility with Parliament, government and the profession

Desirable

· Experience within a membership organisation or charity

· Understanding of litigation governance structures

· Experience contributing to digital legal resources

· Familiarity with training design or professional education

Why work at ILPA

• National profile and respected reputation

• High-impact policy and legal work

• Flexible and supportive working culture

• Collaborative, expert-led organisation

Learning Disability Community Leader, L'Arche Manchester

ABOUT THE ROLE

Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week (including some evening and weekend working, and regular on-call)

Salary: £47,946 per annum

Reports to: L’Arche UK Regional Leader

Place of work: L’Arche Manchester Community, Manchester M20 4AW. Some travel and overnight stays will be required within the UK

Contract type: Temporary 12-month appointment to cover maternity leave

Closing date: Monday, 2nd March at 12 pm.

Main purpose of the role

The Community Leader is responsible for ensuring that the Community is living the mission of L’Arche, by providing excellent and sustainable care and support services, support for  spirituality, and engaging with our neighbours and the wider community around us.

The Community Leader will:

• Lead the Community by responding to the needs, choices and context of our members while being faithful to the L'Arche UK Vision and Values, the L'Arche International Identity and Mission Statement, and to a co-created Community Mandate and plan;
• Maintain and enhance high-quality, person-centred care, support, and housing for people with learning disabilities, both at home and in our day services in partnership with the Registered Manager, the local and national teams, individual circles of support, and external partners. 
• Ensure the Community’s financial sustainability through robust financial planning and management. This includes setting budgets and controlling spending, maximising housing occupancy, supporting the negotiation of care contracts, growing our day services and spotting fundraising opportunities. 
• Foster a culture that maximises the voice and power for people with learning disabilities, and builds listening and collaboration between Community members. This will include working with an active Community Support Group, Community Gatherings, listening groups, and other forums. 
• Lead and manage a committed and engaged leadership team to achieve objectives, set a positive culture, and support the personal and professional growth of our teams. 
• Cultivate an open, creative, and inclusive spiritual life, inviting everyone in the Community to deepen their connections. 
• Model, advocate for, and embrace the L’Arche ethos of deep, long-term, and mutually transforming relationships between people with and without learning disabilities. Plan and lead a regular calendar of events that build community belonging and help keep people connected. 
• Contribute to the national work programmes of L’Arche UK, as part of the National Council, collaborating with Community Leaders of other L’Arche Communities, to share skills, best practice and resources. 
• Be a visible representative of L’Arche locally in the wider community, with stakeholders like local authorities, professional organisations, schools, faith communities, and L’Arche world wide.

Key essential criteria

• Senior leadership experience in support to adults with learning disabilities (or transferable skills and experience in a closely-related field). 
• Experience leading and managing an organisation or large teams to deliver results, maintain compliance and quality, and to respond to risks and opportunities. 
• Experience leading and developing diverse teams to flourish, individually and together. 
• Good financial planning skills and experience successfully managing a substantial budget. 
• Evidence of the ability to think strategically, and work collaboratively to develop and implement community plans. 
• Experience of living or working alongside people with learning disabilities and/or autistic individuals

This role is subject to an enhanced DBS criminal record check. 

You may have held these job titles in the past: Registered Manager, Service Manager, Head of Care, Senior Operations Lead, Community Director, Head of Community Services, Country or Regional Lead, Learning Disability Services Manager, Head of Mission and Community Life, Health & Social Care Manager, Local Authority Commissioning Lead;

You can find more details about L'Arche and the Manchester community on our website. 

Why join L'Arche?

As well as joining a friendly Community, where you will be well supervised and supported, and benefit from L’Arche’s mentorship programme, these are some other benefits you get by working for us:

• Joining shared meals since cooking and having a meal together is what we are all about
• Enhanced Maternity, Adoption/Surrogacy, Paternity Pay (depending on length of service, details available on request) 
• Enhanced sick pay
• Interest free loans and salary advances available
• Free DBS / PVG checks
• Free Employee Assistance Programme available to everyone
• Up to 5 days paid compassionate leave
• Up to 6 days paid (pro rata) for time off for emergency dependents leave
• Specialist bereavement counselling for employees and their family members
• Life Assurance
• Access to the Bike to Work scheme

Discover what makes L’Arche a rewarding place to work—explore  more of our employee benefits on our website.

A full job description and person specification can be found in the Recruitment Pack.

To apply, please submit your CV and answer the questions from our online application form. 

The closing date is: Monday, 2nd of March at 12 pm.

First interviews (online via Microsoft Teams) are expected to take place during the week beginning the 9th March 2026.

Second round interviews will take on the place week beginning 16th March 2026 and will take place within the Community.

We encourage you not to wait until the closing date to submit your application, as we may begin interviewing strong candidates before then.
We also reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive enough suitable applications.

Please also read our privacy notice for job applicants.

Team Leader – Walsall

Location: Walsall
Contract Type: Field-based
Hours: Flexible shifts (Evenings & Weekends)
Salary: £26,457 pro rata 25 hours for actual salary of £18,897.85

About the Role

Are you passionate about making a real difference to people’s lives? We’re looking for a Team Leader to join our dedicated team at the Walsall Mental Health Hub. This is a safe space for people and their carers who need support or are in emotional distress during evenings and weekends.

As Team Leader, you’ll lead a team of up to six Mental Health Recovery Workers, providing supervision, mentoring, and training. You’ll play a pivotal role in delivering a high-quality, person-centred service that empowers individuals and promotes recovery, independence, and social inclusion.

What You’ll Do

• Manage and inspire a team to deliver exceptional out-of-hours mental health support.
• Work collaboratively with NHS clinical teams, partner agencies, and local services.
• Ensure continuous improvement through coaching, training, and service development.
• Support recruitment and staff development.
• Provide hands-on support when needed and lead by example.

About You

You’ll bring:

• Experience: At least 3 years working with people affected by mental illness and previous line management experience.
• Skills: Strong leadership, coaching, and communication skills.
• Flexibility: Ability to work evenings and weekends and travel within the region.
• Values: Passionate, empathetic, and committed to making a positive impact.

Desirable: Mental Health First Aid qualification, experience delivering training, or lived experience.

Why Join Us?

At Rethink Mental Illness, we believe in hope, openness, and expertise. You’ll be part of a team that values collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning. We offer:

• Comprehensive training and development opportunities.
• A supportive, inclusive environment.
• The chance to make a tangible difference every day.

Apply today and help us lead the way to a better quality of life for everyone severely affected by mental illness.

Marketing Manager, Supporter Retention

Contract: Permanent | Full Time, 35 hours per week

Location: London UK

UK hybrid working – a minimum of 40% of working time is spent face-to-face (London office, external meetings or travel). 60/40 hybrid working at WaterAid means roughly three days wherever you work best and two days together in person

Salary: £44,168 - £46,493 per year with excellent benefits.

Change starts with water. Change starts with you.

Every day, millions of people live without clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene. WaterAid exists to change that – for everyone, everywhere. Join us, and your energy will help unlock people’s potential and create a fairer future.

About WaterAid

We’re a global federation driven by one vision: a world where everyone, everywhere has clean water, sanitation and hygiene by 2030. Powered by our values of Respect, Accountability, Courage, Collaboration, Integrity and Innovation, we work alongside communities, partners and supporters to make change happen.

About the team

Our Supporter Marketing team is a dynamic group of creative and data-driven marketers, fundraisers and campaigners responsible for the broadest spectrum of marketing activity in the UK—from brand & DRTV TV, digital marketing, retention and engagement stewardship, integrated fundraising campaigns and mass public campaigning. We are pivotal in shaping the dialogue with the UK mass public and over 700,000 supporters - driving the mission to ensure everyone, everywhere has access to clean water, decent toilets, and good hygiene. This role will be a key player in this integrated, high-impact team.

About the role

As our Marketing Manager – Supporter Retention, you will lead the development and delivery of the supporter experience, stewardship, and loyalty activity within the retention and engagement programme. Ensuring a consistently high-quality Supporter Experience. This role is responsible for strengthening the emotional connection to WaterAid’s mission and maximising Brand Loyalty and Love by driving the development and optimisation of all supporter journeys and stewardship communications.

In this role, you will:

• Supporter Experience Ownership: Act as the champion for the quality of the Supporter Experience, leading the coordination and optimisation of all automated, multi-channel supporter journeys (excluding direct appeals).
• Key Channel Delivery: Own the content planning, production, and delivery for core stewardship channels, including the Supporter Magazine, Welcome Journeys, and Feedback Communications.
• Email Programme Management: Own the day-to-day coordination of the email marketing schedule across all stewardship and engagement communications, ensuring effective sequencing and segmentation.
• Programme Cohesion: Work with the Senior Manager and Income Appeals Manager to ensure cohesion and alignment across all retention programmes, safeguarding a seamless supporter experience.
• Financial Contribution: Manage the assigned expenditure budget for the retention programme and contribute actively to annual planning and quarterly reforecasting to maximise retention benefits.
• Champion WaterAid’s commitment to equity, inclusion and safeguarding.

Requirements

• Retention & Stewardship Expertise: Deep expertise in developing, optimising, and coordinating complex, multi-channel supporter loyalty programmes and automated journeys.

• Content & Experience Focus: Proven experience in improving the quality of the Supporter Experience and managing high-quality, long-form content production (e.g., supporter magazine) to foster loyalty.

• Operational & Technical Skills: Strong project management skills, experience in matrix management, and proficiency in working with CRM systems and email marketing platforms.

• Data-Driven Mindset: Experience in using testing, segmentation, and data analysis to drive optimisation and provide clear rationale for strategic decisions.

Although not essential, we’d prefer you to have:

• Product Development: Experience in New Product Development (NPD) for fundraising or loyalty programmes (e.g. legacy or emergency funds).
• Professional Qualification: CIM/IDM Qualification or equivalent professional qualification.
• Non-Profit Experience: Prior experience working in the Non-Profit or International Development

Closing date: Applications close 12:00 PM UK time on 23rd February 2026. Interviews are expected to take place week commencing 2nd March 2026.

How to apply: Click Apply to upload your CV and Cover Letter.

Can I use Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology in my application?

At WaterAid, we strongly advise against using AI technology at any stage of the recruitment process. Our goal is to ensure a fair and transparent process that provides every applicant with an equal opportunity to succeed. We value hearing about your unique experiences and perspectives in your application, and, if shortlisted, during the interview as well.

Benefits

• 36 days’ holiday (including 8 Bank Holidays)
• Option to buy an extra 5 days’ annual leave
• Employer pension contribution up to 10 %
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Season ticket loan
• Free annual eye tests
• ‘Give as you Earn’ charitable giving scheme
• Enhanced parental leave (maternity, adoption/surrogacy, shared parental and paternity)
• Sabbaticals
• One paid volunteer day each year

Our People Promise

We will work with passion and focus to make sure everyone everywhere has clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene. WaterAid is a place of purpose – where people have a real commitment and shared responsibility for the impact we have. We are a global community with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, motivated by inspiring, stimulating work. We are determined to be a place where people feel safe and able to contribute their voice and truly live our values.

Equal Opportunities

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, beliefs, customs, traditions, ways of life and status. This includes, but is not limited to, race, ethnicity, caste, colour, gender, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth, disability status, neurodiversity, age, marital and family status, sexual orientation and gender identity, health status, place of residence, economic and social situation.

Safeguarding

We are committed to protecting everyone we come into contact with. We have a zero- tolerance approach to abuse of power, privilege or trust across our global work, and to any form of inappropriate behaviour, discrimination, abuse, bullying, harassment, or exploitation. Safeguarding the people and communities we work with, our staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks (which can include counterterrorism, safeguarding and criminal records checks).

Together, we’ll change the world through water.

Join us and be part of the change!

Keychange is a Christian charity with a proud history of supporting people invulnerable situations for over a century. We believe that everyone has dignity and worth, and that people thrive best in communities where they are known, valued and supported. Across our care homes and housing communities, we seek to provide support that goes beyond compliance and is rooted in compassion, excellence and Christian values.

We are now seeking a Director of Operations to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our services and ensuring that our vision is lived out every day across the organisation.

The role

As Director of Operations, you will be a key member of the senior leadership team, working closely with the CEO and Board to translate strategy into high-quality, sustainable delivery with exciting future developments ahead.

You will provide strategic and operational leadership across 7 care homes and 3 housing communities in the south of England, leading and supporting a talented operations team to deliver safe, effective and person-centred services.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing visible leadership that embeds Keychange’s Christian vision, values and culture across all services
• Leading and overseeing multi-site operations, ensuring consistently high standards of care, safeguarding and support
• Holding accountability for regulatory compliance, quality assurance and service improvement
• Driving operational excellence, innovation and efficiency through effective systems and processes
• Ensuring services are financially sustainable, working closely with finance colleagues on budgets and resources
• Developing, coaching and inspiring senior managers and leaders to perform at their best

This is a senior role with real influence – both on the strategic direction of Keychange and on the lives of hundreds of people we support.

About you

We are looking for a values-led, strategic and credible leader who brings:

• Senior leadership experience within social care, housing, homelessness or a closely related sector
• A proven track record of leading multi-site services and managing senior operational leaders
• Strong experience of working within regulated environments and delivering high-quality, compliant services
• Sound financial and commercial awareness, with experience of managing budgets and resources  of a similar scale to Keychange (250 staff across 10 sites)
• A passion for developing people, culture and values-driven practice
• A personal commitment to the Christian faith and active agreement with the Keychange mission, vision and faith basis. (This is a genuine occupational requirement under the Equality Act 2010)

You will be someone who combines strategic thinking with practical delivery, and who leads with integrity, humility and purpose.

What we offer

This is a rare opportunity to take on a senior leadership role where your professional expertise and Christian faith can make a lasting and meaningful difference.

The role involves regular travel across our sites in the south of England with flexibility around base location.

Rinova Ltd is an established and successful Employee-owned company, with headquarters in central London and a branch in Malaga, Spain. Rinova is a key deliverer in both UK and EU funded provision. This role is an opportunity to join an innovative, fast-growing company that offers the right applicant the chance to develop their career aspirations. This new key role will support a range of projects across the company, with the option for occasional international travel.

About the job

Rinova Ltd are currently seeking an Employer Liaison and Engagement Lead Officer to support delivery across a range of funded projects in skills, employability and training. Initially, the role will be focused on two key sectors - hospitality and the creative industries, and both projects will be delivered in the London Borough of Southwark. There will subsequently be an opportunity to support other projects related to skills and requiring employer engagement across London.

For the hospitality project, the candidate will work with existing and potential hospitality employers, driving engagement and forging pathways for potential job candidates in the borough of Southwark for opportunities in hospitality roles. The candidate will explore job opportunities for local residents in subsectors such as travel and tourism and the expanding experience economy. In addition the candidate will seek out opportunities for up-skilling local residents who are already in employment.

For the creative and cultural programme, the successful candidate will be expected to support the development of a network of a wide range of employers across the creative sector, including but not limited to film, music, literature, theatre, performance, gaming, fashion, arts & crafts. This will require strong stakeholder engagement skills, encouraging participation from employers in steering groups, networking events and contributions to skills and training initiatives.

This role would suit someone with experience in employer relations, careers advice, work placements or arranging apprenticeships. We need a committed, enthusiastic, and positive individual to join our fantastic team of professionals - empathy, great communication skills and a passion for helping people achieve their potential are must-haves. The successful candidate will be able to identify and engage potential employers, broker and establish ongoing dialogue and good relations with them and find ways for them to assist in forging clear pathways for participants identified within the programmes. They will be expected to present to external partners and stakeholders.

The role will be offered on a full-time basis mainly working within the Rinova office and across the Southwark borough, with the opportunity to work remotely on occasions.

About us

Rinova Ltd is an employee-owned company and a social enterprise operating in the fields of social, economic and cultural development. We specialise in the design and delivery of projects in employment, learning and skills, enterprise, arts and culture and regeneration - in London and internationally. Whilst this role is focused on our UK delivery, there may be opportunities to be involved in our international work and in European travel. Our work includes project development, project management, research, evaluation, funding development, training and capacity building. The client is at the heart of everything we do; our success depends upon partnership working and forging positive and productive relationships with our partners and stakeholders.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone that can broker successful partnerships between employers and potential employees and loves supporting individuals to achieve their employment, education and personal goals.

Please apply with your CV and a supporting statement, which should address all points on the person specification. Applications without the required documents will not be considered for shortlisting.

Start date: We would like the successful candidate to start as soon as possible. Please let us know when you would be available to take up the position if you were to be successful.

Interviews: Successful candidates will be advised when the interviews will take place.

Job description

Employer Engagement, Outreach, & Representation

• Build, manage and sustain a diverse network of employers across hospitality, (including tourism and the experience economy sector) and creative industries (including film, music, theatre, gaming, fashion, arts and crafts) across the capital. For the creative sector there is a particular emphasis on engaging employers from the London Borough of Southwark.
• Identify, approach and engage new employers, promoting participation in funded skills and employability programmes.
• Work with individual employers to identify employment opportunities and provide a brokerage service between local residents and participating employers
• Broker meaningful opportunities for programme participants, including job vacancies, work experience, placements, mentoring, site visits and employer-led activities.
• Support colleagues in the provision of quality information, advice and guidance to match local residents to suitable vacancies.
• Act as the main point of contact for employers, maintaining regular communication and strong working relationships.
• Encourage and support employer involvement in steering groups, networking events, panels, workshops and training initiatives.
• Represent Rinova professionally at employer meetings, industry events and stakeholder forums.
• Deliver presentations to employers and partners to promote projects, explain benefits of engagement and support buy-in.
• Work closely with internal project teams to align employer engagement with participant needs and programme outcomes.
• Support employer onboarding, ensuring clarity around expectations, safeguarding, data protection and funded programme requirements.
• Maintain accurate records of employer engagement, opportunities created and outcomes achieved.

Values, Inclusion & Professional Practice

• Demonstrate empathy, professionalism and cultural awareness when working with employers, participants and partners from diverse backgrounds.
• Actively promote equality, inclusion and accessibility, ensuring employer engagement supports inclusive recruitment, retention and progression.
• Work flexibly across the London Borough of Southwark, including occasional evenings or weekends, and occasional remote working.
• Contribute positively to Rinova’s employee-owned, collaborative culture, sharing learning and supporting team objectives.
• Uphold Rinova’s values and mission, ensuring a participant-centred, partnership-led approach to delivery.

Person Specification

Please address all points in your supporting statement and give examples

Essential Skills, Knowledge and Experience

Employer Liaison & Brokerage Skills

· Experience in recruitment, job brokerage skills, employer engagement, employer liaison or business development within employability, skills or training contexts.

· Proven ability to identify, approach and build relationships with employers, encouraging sustained engagement.

· Experience brokering opportunities such as jobs, placements, apprenticeships, work experience or employer-led activities.

· Ability to manage multiple employer relationships and maintain clear communication and follow-up.

Experience of Creative and/or Hospitality Sector

· Knowledge of, or experience working with, the hospitality, tourism and experience economy and/or creative industries.

· Understanding of employment pathways, roles and recruitment practices within these sectors.

· Ability to speak confidently with employers about skills needs, workforce challenges and progression routes.

Partnerships, Outreach & Stakeholder Engagement

· Experience of outreach activity, including engaging employers, partners or stakeholders from diverse backgrounds.

· Confidence representing an organisation externally and building trust with senior stakeholders.

· Ability to work collaboratively with partners to achieve shared outcomes.

· Experience supporting or contributing to employer forums, networking events or stakeholder meetings.

Communication, Administration & IT

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce professional reports, evaluations and presentations.

· Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise a varied workload and manage competing demands.

· High level of IT competence, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and digital collaboration systems.

· Experience of managing confidential data and records in line with GDPR requirements.

Professional Practice & Values

· Empathetic, professional and culturally aware when working with diverse participant groups.

· Strong commitment to equality, inclusion and accessibility in programme delivery.

· Flexible approach to working, including willingness to work occasional evenings or weekends and travel across London boroughs.

· Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a collaborative, employee-owned organisation.

· Strong alignment with Rinova’s mission, values and partnership-led approach to social impact.

Desirable Skills, Knowledge and Experience

· Experience working on publicly funded programmes.

· Background in careers advice, job brokerage/recruitment, employability support or IAG.

· Existing employer contacts within the Southwark or London hospitality and/or creative sectors.

· Experience contributing to events, employer forums or sector-based initiatives.

· Experience working across multiple boroughs or projects simultaneously.

Purpose of the role

The Senior Legal Officer plays a key role in supporting ILPA’s legal and policy work on immigration, economic migration, asylum and nationality.

Working under the direction of the Legal Director, the post holder will lead detailed legal and policy analysis, support parliamentary and influencing activity and contribute to high-quality information and engagement for ILPA members.

Key responsibilities

1. Legal and policy analysis

a. Produce high-quality analysis of immigration, asylum and nationality law and policy.

b. Monitor developments in legislation, case law and policy, including secondary legislation and guidance.

c. Prepare written briefings, updates and summaries for members, trustees and external stakeholders.

d. Support the Legal Director in the development and delivery of ILPA’s legal strategy.

2.       Parliamentary and influencing work

a. Support ILPA’s parliamentary work, including monitoring legislation and parliamentary business.

b. Draft consultation responses, briefings and evidence submissions.

c. Assist in engagement with parliamentarians, officials, peers and external organisations.

d. Support the organisation of meetings and briefings with MPs, peers, civil servants and sector partners.

e. Contribute to ILPA’s influencing activity through written and oral advocacy.

3.       Member engagement and sector support

a. Liaise with ILPA members to gather evidence and practice insight to inform policy positions.

b. Support ILPA’s thematic and regional working groups, including attending meetings and progressing agreed actions.

c. Respond to and triage member enquiries, directing issues to appropriate working groups or colleagues.

d. Promote knowledge-sharing across the immigration and advice sector.

4.       Legal project delivery

a. Ensure project outputs are delivered on time and to the required standard.

b. Contribute to monitoring, evaluation and funder reporting where required.

5.        Information management and publications

a.Ensure legal and policy information is accurately stored, organised and retrievable.

b. Work with the Content and Digital Services Manager to ensure accuracy and clarity of published legal content.

6.       Organisational contribution

a. Support cross-team working with training, content and litigation colleagues.

b. Contribute to organisational planning, learning and continuous improvement.

c. Undertake other duties consistent with the seniority of the role.

Accountability and relationships

Reports to: Legal Director

Key working relationships:

· Director of Strategic Litigation and Advice

· Training Manager

· Content and Digital Services Manager

· Chief Executive and Trustees

Person specification

Essential

· Appropriate post-qualification experience in immigration, asylum or nationality law

· Strong legal analysis, judgement and drafting skills

· Ability to communicate complex legal information clearly in writing and orally

· Experience of legal or policy work within immigration law

· Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage competing deadlines

· Ability to work independently and collaboratively

· Commitment to ILPA’s charitable objectives

Desirable

· Experience working with parliamentarians or government departments

· Knowledge of parliamentary process and legislative scrutiny

· Experience of project management or grant-funded work

· Experience supervising staff or supporting junior colleagues

This is a part time role, responsible for leading the fundraising efforts of Canaan Project.

Working closely with the Director, the Fundraising Lead will contribute to strategic funding development and planning, support ongoing fundraising and reporting activities, and assist in the development of relevant policies and processes.

If this sounds like the right role for you, please send us your CV and a cover letter detailing your suitability for the role.

Application closing date: 25th February 2026 at 5pm

Interviews will potentially be scheduled for the week beginning Monday 4th March. 

Rees Parenting Support and Assessment Services Ltd is seeking an experienced self-employed Responsible Individual (RI) to provide strategic leadership and regulatory oversight for Tyre Hill House, our Ofsted-registered Family Assessment Centre.

This is a senior role with overall accountability for safeguarding, quality, and compliance, ensuring children and families receive high-quality, evidence-based parenting assessments delivered in line with statutory and regulatory requirements.

Working closely with the Registered Manager and Director of Service Development, you will work 1-2 days each week and:

• Act as the Ofsted Responsible Individual
• Lead a child-centred, trauma-informed culture
• Ensure full regulatory compliance and strong quality assurance
• Provide strategic oversight, professional challenge, and support to the leadership team
• Build effective relationships with Local Authorities and partner agencies

About You

You will bring:

• A Social Work qualification (SWE registered) or Level 5 Leadership & Management qualification
• Significant senior leadership experience within children’s social care or regulated services
• Strong safeguarding, risk management, and Ofsted knowledge
• Excellent leadership, communication, and analytical skills

This role offers the opportunity to play a pivotal part in shaping a high-quality service where the welfare and best interests of children are central to all decision-making.

The role is self employed, 1-2 days a week, £400 per day.

The Opportunity   

As a key team member within our Partnerships and Income Development team, you will play a vital role in supporting the management and growth of our corporate partnerships, with a focus on partnerships that enable and enhance our Aspiring Professionals Programme.

1. Account Management: 

• Ownership and management of the direction, growth and success of key strategic partnerships with Freshfields and Linklaters, providing excellent stewardship and effective communications to ensure long-term and mutually beneficial relationships.
• Manage, renew and develop a select portfolio of smaller existing partnerships in the legal sector, identifying new opportunities to deliver greater impact and income growth.
• Support internal account management structure across corporate programme partnerships, ensuring relationship management and programme delivery is delivered to a high standard, processes are consistently upheld, and partnerships are renewed where required.

2. Stewardship and Reporting: 

• Track deadlines, deliverables and reporting requirements for own portfolio of corporate partnerships.
• Create reports, updates and support with the creation of case studies to demonstrate the value and impact of partnerships.
• Find creative ways to share updates and engage partners with our mission and work 
• Work closely with the Head of Partnerships & Income Development, Partnerships Manager and finance team to build budgets, track secured income accurately, report on risk and opportunities, and ensure that income is banked.

3. New Business and Partnership Development

• Work closely with the Programme Delivery team to understand programme needs and gaps in provision, in order to improve the quality, depth and breadth of programme partnerships.
• Use your expertise and creativity to design and shape strategic programme partnerships that align partner objectives with student and programme outcomes. 
• Write, build and create compelling and innovative partnership proposals, budgets and presentations to secure new business and develop existing partnerships.
• Deliver a smooth onboarding process for transitioning new partners into account management structure.

4. Line Management

• Outline outcomes to be achieved, considering individual skills, capabilities, and workload to ensure a balanced distribution of work.
• Review work outputs, monitor and quality assure work.
• Identify training and development needs; employ a coaching approach, and clarify opportunities for skill enhancement and career growth.

See attached job description for more detail on the key responsibilities in the role

Person Specification:

We need someone who will demonstrate our organisational skills-based competencies - as listed below: 

1.  Leadership
2.  Communication
3.  Adaptability
4.  Professionalism 
5.  Decision-making

Technical knowledge, understanding and experience required:

• Demonstrable experience of working in a partnership role in a charity or similar non-profit organisation.
• Demonstrable experience of building, maintaining and developing outstanding and mutually beneficial corporate partnerships. 
• Knowledge of programme design and planning with corporate partners, including setting and managing complex budgets.
• Understanding of good practice in fundraising including data protection and partner stewardship. 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel. 
• A basic level of understanding of Salesforce CRM 

See attached job description for more detail on the person specification

Ways of working:

• Most of our work is office based, but you will spend a lot of time collaborating with other teams and clients via email, telephone and other communications channels such as Teams or Zoom. 
• Some travel will be required as part of this role to other offices and locations, as needed for events, work placements and meetings. 

Benefits

• 36/37 days' annual leave (England & Wales and Scotland respectively - includes bank and public holidays), with 3 of these days reserved for the annual end of year office closure.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• 5% Salary sacrifice pension scheme with enhanced matching employer contributions
• Employee Assistance Programme available to staff and their family
• Flexible work options such as hybrid working, flexitime, part-time
• Regular staff team building and business planning “away days”

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying for this role, please head over to our website by 23:59, Sunday 22nd February and answer the following questions:

1) Why would you like to work at the Social Mobility Foundation? (250 words max.)

2) What makes you a suitable candidate for this role, including specific examples from your experience and skills? (500 words max.)

3) Tell us about a time when you managed an important relationship with a corporate partner, client or external stakeholder. What was your role in maintaining the relationship, and what did you learn about effective account management from the experience? (500 words max.)

Our Time Charity is seeking an experienced Development Manager to help grow and embed our early help and family mental health services across the UK.

This is a senior, outward-facing role focused on securing statutory income, developing high-quality tenders, and building strong relationships with local authorities, Family Hubs and strategic partners. A key priority will be positioning KidsTime Workshops as a recognised, commissioned early help offer within local authority family support systems.

Working closely with the CEO, you will identify high-impact opportunities, navigate commissioning processes, and help ensure more children affected by parental mental illness receive timely, preventative support.

This role is ideal for someone with experience in local authority commissioning, business development or statutory income generation, who understands early intervention and wants to use their skills to create lasting social impact.

To learn more about the role, responsibilities and how to apply, please download the full recruitment pack.

Youth Hub Lead

Organisation: Fit For Life Youth (FFLY)
Salary: £40,000 per annum
Hours: Full-time (36 hours per week)
Location: Kensington and Chelsea (with key responsibilities in Chelsea area)

About Us
Fit For Life Youth (FFLY) is dedicated to empowering children and young people (CYP) aged 8–19 through dynamic, inclusive, and impactful youth services. We work across Kensington and Chelsea to provide safe spaces, engaging activities, and opportunities that help young people thrive.

The Role
We are seeking an experienced and passionate Youth Hub Lead to oversee the delivery of high-quality youth hub services, primarily in Chelsea (World’s End and surrounding areas). This is a leadership role that combines strategic planning, hands-on delivery, and team management.

You will:

• Lead and manage youth hub operations across Chelsea and Lancaster Youth Hubs.
• Develop innovative programmes that reflect the voices and needs of young people.
• Manage a team of 5 Youth Workers and recruit volunteers.
• Build and maintain partnerships with schools, local organisations, and stakeholders.
• Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead for youth hub services.
• Play an active role in income generation and fundraising to ensure sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct and deliver a varied programme of youth activities, including holiday programmes, trips, and residentials.
• Champion FFLY’s values and foster a positive, high-performing team culture.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding, health and safety, and organisational policies.
• Represent FFLY at partnership meetings and deputise for the CEO when required.
• Monitor and report on service impact, ensuring funder requirements are met.

About You
We’re looking for someone who is:

• Experienced in managing youth services and leading teams.
• Skilled in partnership building and community engagement.
• Knowledgeable about safeguarding and committed to young people’s welfare.
• Creative, proactive, and able to inspire both staff and young people.

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience in youth work leadership.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to work flexibly, including evenings and occasional weekends.

Contract Type: Fixed Term for 12 months

Location: Glasgow, Edinburgh or Dundee

Interviews: 26th of February

The King's Trust is looking for a passionate and driven Delivery Manager to lead the roll-out of the First Minister’s Start Up Challenge. This role is crucial for the successful development and implementation of this new and exciting initiative. This role is also fully funded by the Scottish Government for 12 months.

Young entrepreneurs will be supported to turn their ideas into successful businesses through the First Minister’s Start Up Challenge, a new Scottish Government programme, which will empower young people from disadvantaged or underrepresented backgrounds to start innovative businesses.

What you will do: 

• Lead the development of this new programme in line with the First Minister’s vision
• Build and manage relationships across the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem
• Secure high-quality opportunities for young people
• Develop and deliver a targeted partnership plan with clear outcomes
• Bring an entrepreneurial mindset to maximise impact and value for money
• Capture partnership data to support impact, finance and contract reporting

Leadership and collaboration

• Lead and support a Youth Development Lead, setting clear objectives and priorities 
• Work closely with our delivery partner to shape the offer
• Model best practice in safe, compliant and young-person-centred delivery

This role could be right for you if you: 

• Have experience setting up and starting new businesses
• Have experience of Service Design
• Are confident working with the wider Enterprise community and external stakeholders
• Enjoy balancing strategic relationship-building with hands-on delivery
• Are motivated by social impact and place-based working
• Passionate about inspiring the next generation of Entrepreneurs

What happens next?  

Please submit a CV, and Cover Letter that includes your experience, transferrable skills and motivation to work for The King's Trust! The Team will be in touch about the next steps shortly after the closing date. 

Why do we need Delivery Managers? 

Last year, we helped more than 40,000 Young People, with three in four young people on our programmes moving into a positive outcome in work, education or training. The young people we help face a range of challenges, such as unemployment, mental health issues or some who have been in trouble with the law. We believe all young people should have the chance to succeed, and that young people are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us. We want to continue having a positive impact on young people’s lives and we couldn’t do this without the important work of Delivery Manager - Birminghams! 

Perks for working at The Trust! 

• Great holiday package! 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure on the days between Christmas and New Year 
• Flexible working! Where operationally possible, our roles require a combination of office days and working from home (please speak to the hiring manager about this particular role)
• You can volunteer for and/or attend events – The King's Trust Awards, Pride, active events etc. 
• In-house learning platform! Develop your skills for your career and your role 
• Benefits platform! Everything from health and financial well-being support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas. 
• Personal development opportunities through our Networks – KT CAN (Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network), and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network). 
• Fantastic Family leave! Receive 13 weeks of full pay and 13 weeks of half pay for maternity and adoption leave. Receive 8 weeks of full pay for paternity leave. 
• Interest-free season ticket loans 
• The Trust will contribute 5% of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme 
• Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary) 

We’re looking for a creative and data-driven Senior Social Media Officer to take the lead on managing and evolving our social media presence across multiple channels. You’ll work closely with colleagues across our global teams to bring our brand to life online — raising awareness, driving engagement, and helping us tell powerful stories of change.

This role sits within our Brand & Communications team. You’ll be responsible for managing digital communities, creating compelling content, spotting trends, and using data insights to optimise our performance. You’ll also play a vital role in building capacity across the organisation, helping others to use social media in a way that’s consistent, impactful, and aligned with our global objectives.

Accountabilities

• Lead the development and delivery of our social media strategy, ensuring alignment with broader communications goals.
• Manage our global social media channels and digital communities — engaging followers, responding to queries, and growing our reach.
• Create and coordinate engaging, platform-appropriate content — including graphics, video, and storytelling.
• Analyse and report on performance, using insights to inform strategy and day-to-day decisions.
• Stay ahead of trends, spotting new opportunities for engagement and innovation.
• Support colleagues and partners with expert advice, toolkits, and training to strengthen their own social media activity.
• Contribute to integrated campaigns, helping us amplify fundraising and other strategic profiling efforts (e.g. influencing, thought leadership, etc).

(Please see the Recruitment Pack on our careers page for full accountabilities details)

About you

You are an experienced and dynamic digital communications professional with a proven track record in developing and executing social media strategies that deliver demonstrable impact. Your exceptional communication skills enable you to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders, showing persuasive leadership to foster a culture of creativity and innovation rooted in data-backed insights and strategic brand building.

You are passionate about social justice, sustainable development, and climate resilience, and understand the power of social media to galvanise audiences and achieve organisational objectives. You’re curious, collaborative, and confident in your expertise, and feel equally comfortable rolling up your sleeves to create content or digging into analytics to continuously optimise performance.

You stay informed about emerging digital innovations, always seeking new ways to elevate Practical Action’s work and profile.

You’ll bring:

• Proven experience in social media strategy and management (experience in the INGO or development sector a plus).
• Excellent knowledge of key platforms (LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, etc.) strengths and opportunities, and how to get the most out of them.
• Strong storytelling skills and experience creating multimedia content, with grounded confidence to adapt master narratives and campaigns to diverse audiences.
• Spotless attention to detail and commitment to the development of high-quality outputs aligned with the organisation’s strategic objectives.
• Solid grasp of digital analytics, social listening tools, and the ability to translate data into insights, creating accessible reports and actionable recommendations.
• Continuous curiosity and understanding of current digital trends, best practices, and emerging platforms.
• Ability to work with and mentor a diverse array of colleagues from different backgrounds and cultures at all levels and experience.
• An inclusive, respectful, and collaborative mindset is a must.

Bonus if you have:

• Experience using project management tools like Mondaycom and Miro
• Comfortability using creative platforms like Canva and Adobe Creative Cloud