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Head of Campaigns (Maternity Cover)

River Action UK

Remote

£60,000 per year

Full-time

Contract (Anticipated contract duration: 9th November 2026 - February 2028 )

Environment

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Job description

Title: Head of Campaigns

Salary: £60,000

Contract: Temporary

Hours: 37.5 per week (Monday to Friday)

Holiday: 25 days per year plus bank holidays

Location: Home based with regular across the UK

Probationary Period: 3 months

Reports to: Chief Executive

Benefits: An additional 3 days holiday between Christmas and New Year

Flexitime policy

5% pension contribution

Anticipated contract duration: 9th November 2026 - February 2028

We are River Action

We are a small and agile campaigning organisation on a mission to rescue the UK’s rivers from a toxic cocktail of agricultural, sewage and industrial pollution and water shortages. We support community action, galvanise and mobilise public opinion, influence government policy, take legal actions and call out destructive industrial practices to incentivise changes that end river pollution and secure freshwater.

We are a talented team of positive disrupters and stakeholder mobilisers delivering our strategy to urgently protect and restore our rivers for the benefit of communities, rivers and wildlife.

Our rivers are our life support system and they are dying. We need urgent action to bring them back to life.

Who we are looking for

We're looking for an exceptional campaigner to lead an ambitious environmental campaigning programme for just over a year to cover maternity leave. This is an exciting opportunity for an inspiring leader who can develop bold, strategic campaigns that shift public debate, influence decision-makers and deliver tangible environmental outcomes.

You'll be an experienced campaign strategist who understands that lasting change rarely comes from a single tactic. You'll know how to bring together compelling communications, evidence and investigations, grassroots mobilisation, political engagement, legal interventions and partnerships into integrated campaigns capable of changing policy, behaviour and corporate practice.

We're looking for someone who combines strategic vision with practical delivery. Someone who is comfortable making decisions in a fast-moving environment, spotting opportunities as they emerge and adapting campaigns to maximise impact.

Experience in environmental campaigning would be highly valuable, but above all we're looking for someone with an outstanding track record of leading successful campaigns that have shifted opinion, influenced policy or held powerful institutions to account.

We’re looking for someone who brings energy, creativity and courageous leadership. Someone who is excited by building campaigns that challenge the status quo, comfortable navigating complexity and able to combine bold thinking with sound judgement. You'll know when to disrupt, when to collaborate and how to inspire others to believe that together we can restore the UK’s rivers.

If you're motivated by creating change, thrive in a dynamic environment and want to lead campaigns that make a genuine difference to one of the UK's greatest environmental challenges, we'd love to hear from you.

What you’ll be doing:

As Head of Campaigns, you will be developing and delivering bold, integrated campaigns that drive lasting change for the UK's rivers. You'll lead and inspire a talented team of campaigners, helping them to develop innovative, impactful campaigns while fostering a collaborative, ambitious and supportive culture. You'll work closely with colleagues across communications, policy, legal, fundraising and research, ensuring our work is strategically aligned and greater than the sum of its parts.

Leading River Action's Campaigns Team, you will shape the organisation's campaigning strategy, ensuring our work is innovative, evidence-led and designed to influence public opinion, hold polluters to account and secure meaningful political and systemic change. You'll create campaigns that connect compelling storytelling with community mobilisation, strategic communications, political advocacy, legal action and partnerships, ensuring every part of our work contributes towards our mission to rescue the UK’s rivers.

You'll provide strategic leadership across the full campaign lifecycle, overseeing campaign planning, delivery, budgeting, resourcing and evaluation. You'll ensure our campaigns are informed by robust evidence, guided by clear objectives and measured against meaningful outcomes, using insight and learning to continually strengthen our impact.

You will lead River Action's communications and public profile, ensuring our campaigns cut through the national conversation, inspire public action and strengthen our reputation as one of the UK's leading environmental campaigning organisations. You’ll oversee media, messaging and campaign communications that amplify our voice and build public support for change.

Internally, you'll work in close partnership with the Head of Public Affairs to ensure our public campaigns reinforce and accelerate our political influencing work, while ensuring community campaigns and grassroots action inform our national priorities. You'll also work alongside the Head of Legal to develop campaigns involving strategic litigation to achieve change within and outside of court and legal processes, using legal action as a catalyst for wider public awareness, policy change and industry accountability.

As a member of River Action's Senior Management Team, you'll help shape the strategic direction of the organisation and contribute to organisational leadership beyond your own department. You'll work alongside the CEO and fellow Heads of Department to deliver our organisational strategy, embedding collaboration, innovation and impact across all areas of our work.

You'll also play a key role in securing the resources needed to deliver our ambitions. Working with the Head of Development, you'll help develop compelling funding proposals, inspire funders with our vision and demonstrate the impact of our work through robust monitoring, evaluation and reporting. Working with the Finance and Operations Manager, you'll oversee campaign budgets, ensuring resources are managed effectively and strategically.

Main Duties

Provide strategic leadership as a member of the Senior Management Team, supporting the CEO to deliver River Action's organisational strategy, theory of change and long-term vision.
Lead the development and delivery of River Action's integrated campaigning strategy, ensuring our public campaigns drive measurable environmental, political and societal change.
Develop and oversee a portfolio of ambitious national campaigns, identifying opportunities to influence public opinion, policy, regulation and industry practice through innovative and impactful campaigning.
Lead River Action's communications, media and public engagement strategy, ensuring compelling storytelling, strong brand visibility and effective use of traditional, digital and social media to grow our influence and supporter base.
Lead the planning and delivery of River Action’s creative interventions and actions, from polling, petitions and shareholder actions to public protests and high-profile actions.
Serve as a senior public representative and spokesperson for River Action, building the organisation's profile and influence through media engagement, public speaking, stakeholder engagement and high-profile external events.
Oversee River Action's digital campaigning platforms, including the strategic development of our website and digital engagement tools.
Work closely with the Head of Public Affairs to ensure campaigns and political advocacy are fully integrated, maximising opportunities to influence government, regulators and decision-makers.
Work closely with the Head of Public Affairs to ensure grassroots action informs national campaigns, and national campaigns empower and amplify community action.
Work with the Head of Legal to identify, develop and deliver strategic legal interventions that strengthen campaigns, increase accountability and drive systemic change beyond the courtroom.
Build and maintain influential relationships with campaign partners, coalitions, NGOs, academics, community organisations, funders and other key stakeholders to maximise collective impact.
Lead campaign planning, governance and delivery, ensuring campaigns are effectively resourced, managed and evaluated against agreed objectives, budgets and monitoring, evaluation and reporting (MER) frameworks.
Lead, inspire and develop the Campaigns Team, fostering a collaborative, creative and high-performing culture that enables colleagues to thrive and deliver exceptional work.
Work with the CEO, Head of Development and senior colleagues to secure funding for campaign activities, contributing to funding proposals, donor engagement and impact reporting.
Work with the Finance and Operations Manager to develop, monitor and manage campaign budgets, ensuring resources are used effectively and strategically.
Support organisational reporting by contributing to Board papers, quarterly and annual reports, organisational planning and performance monitoring.

Other Duties & Responsibilities

Adopt a positive approach to personal and professional development; engaging in one to one meetings and relevant training.
Be aware of, and act on, relevant health and safety responsibilities as an employee of River Action and adhere to these wherever you are working.
To maintain confidentiality in all areas of work at River Action.
UK travel will be required. Training & operational activities may require overnight stays away from home, in which case standard River Action procedures apply.
Demonstrate a strong commitment to creating an inclusive, equal and diverse workplace and a positive organisational culture.
Work collaboratively with colleagues across River Action to collectively deliver our ethos and mission.

What you’ll bring

The position will suit a strategic, well organised, energetic, passionate and dedicated person. The ideal person will be an excellent leader, a people person, and thrive within a dynamic and fast-paced environment. The person will have a passion to protect and restore our waterways and hold those responsible for environmental destruction to account.

Ability to think strategically to deliver campaigns that are positively disruptive and meet River Action values.
Line management experience of highly experienced professionals, bringing out the best in your team.
Creative attitude and skills for solving problems and raising awareness of problems and solutions.
A head for organisation and excellent time management, bringing others along with you in planning and delivering interventions and projects at short notice and under pressure.
Experience in public and/or political campaigning either within or outside the environmental sector.
Experience and contacts in communications and PR.
An understanding of the issues that are impacting our rivers, and their solutions.
The ability to establish and maintain effective contacts and relationships with senior and influential external individuals and bodies.
The ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with a wide range of people both verbally and in writing including the media, community groups, other NGO representatives, government, industry leaders, supporters and followers on social media.
Exceptional IT literacy and a head for figures and budgeting.
Ability to work independently and take initiative to solve problems.
Ability to work flexible hours as necessary.
A good team player with a willingness to muck in as and where required.
Ability to think clearly even when working under pressure.
A passion for River Action’s mission and vision.

Diversity and Inclusion

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies show that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single criteria. We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. So if you like the look of this role but your past experience does not align perfectly with everything in the job description, we would still like to hear from you. You may be just the right person for this or other roles.

How to apply

To apply, please submit to jobs at riveractionuk dot com with the subject ‘Head of Campaigns’’:

your CV (2 pages max),
a cover letter (2 pages max) explaining why you want to work for River Action and how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the role, and
a written submission (2 pages) as described below.

Only applications including all three documents will be accepted. Please provide your documents in pdf format.

Written submission

River Action is looking to develop a campaign around water security in the UK to launch in 2027. Please put together a campaign brief setting out the challenges faced, how we would develop and deliver this campaign including campaign asks; campaign outcomes; public, political and legal tactics; routes for funding and resource requirements.

Your campaign brief should be no longer than 2 sides of A4.

Application process

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until 23:59 on 19th July.

Should your application be shortlisted, the next stage will involve an initial 30 minute interview on 28th July via video conference. You may then be invited to attend a second interview with a panel on 3rd August.

Please indicate in your covering letter or in a covering email your availability for interviews on these dates.

If you have any questions about the role or your application, please contact us on jobs at riveractionuk dot com.

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Posted on: 30 June 2026

Closing date: 19 July 2026 at 23:30

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Tags: Campaigns, Environment / Animal, Water and Sanitation

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Research, Policy and Advocacy Officer

Global Action on Men's Health

Remote

£35,000 - £40,000 per year

Full-time

Temporary (1 year)

Health

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The GAMH Research, Policy and Advocacy Officer is a new post that will play a central role in advancing GAMH’s global policy and advocacy agenda, helping to strengthen and elevate the focus on the health and wellbeing of men within national, regional and global policy environments. The postholder will design and deliver policy advocacy initiatives, generate high-quality research, write reports and publications, support project coordination, engage stakeholders and partners, and support communications to influence decision-makers aimed at improving health and wellbeing outcomes for men and boys within a gender equality framework. The position will work across all GAMH workstreams, with a particular focus on men’s health in Europe, prostate cancer and human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination programmes.

This exciting new role will is being created at a time of organisational expansion and growing interest in men’s health worldwide. It will require attendance at meetings in London and the South East of England and occasional European/international travel will also be required.

Key Responsibilities

1. Policy Advocacy and Campaign Development

Develop and contribute to GAMH’s policy positions and advocacy on key men’s health issues, with a particular focus on men’s health in Europe, prostate cancer and HPV.
Monitor and analyse key policy developments relevant to men’s health and the work of GAMH across prevention, early diagnosis, screening, treatment, and support.
Support the design and delivery of advocacy strategies and campaigns targeting policymakers, professional societies, international non-governmental organisations and other international bodies.
Support coalition and network building by GAMH to strengthen policy responses on men’s health.
Prepare policy briefings and advocacy materials.

2. Research, Analysis and Writing

Conduct and synthesise research on men’s health issues, including policy analysis, epidemiology, and literature reviews.
Write high-quality accessible reports, evidence summaries, position papers and publications to support GAMH’s work.
Identify relevant gaps in policy data and evidence relating to men’s health.

3. Project Coordination and support

Manage the development of a European Men’s Health report.
Play a leading role in, and support, the development of GAMH’s Global Prostate Cancer Initiative and wider work on prostate cancer policy.

Assist in the planning and delivery of other GAMH projects, as necessary.
Contribute to funding proposals and reporting to donors.

4. Stakeholder Engagement and Partnerships

Support the strengthening of GAMH engagement with national men’s health networks and its members, particularly in Europe.
Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders across each of the relevant GAMH workstreams, including policymakers, non-governmental organisations, UN agencies, academics and researchers, patient organisations, professional bodies, advocates and industry.
Represent GAMH at meetings, conferences, and events (as required).
Attend and report to the GAMH Board of Trustees (as required)

5. Communications, Dissemination and Impact

Support the dissemination of GAMH reports, campaigns, and advocacy outputs.
Support launch event/s of GAMH and initiatives and reports.
Contribute to GAMH’s website, newsletters, and social media channels.
Support monitoring and evaluation of GAMH advocacy and research activities.

Person Specification

Essential

Degree (or equivalent experience) in health policy, public health, or a related field.
Demonstrable experience in policy advocacy, campaigns and research.
Experience of research, analysing and synthesising complex information into clear evidence-based written outputs.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills (in English), with ability to adapt content for different audiences.
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
Confidence working with senior stakeholders and external partners.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
Strong interest in gender and global health issues, particularly men’s health.
Commitment to GAMH’s mission and values.

Desirable

Experience working on policy and research related to one or more GAMH focus areas, particularly cancer, mental health, primacy care, self-care and sexual and reproductive health.
Experience and understanding of working on gender and health issues, particularly men’s health.
Knowledge of European and global health policy institutions and processes.
Experience working at an international level in an NGO, government, professional body, university or other context.
Experience in stakeholder engagement and partnership development.
Additional European language(s).

Skills and attributes

Highly organised and reliable.
Ability to work independently and remotely (home-based).
Ability to work across multiple topics and deadlines simultaneously.
Collaborative and proactive.
Adaptable.
Takes initiative.
Communication and influencing ability.

What We Offer

Competitive salary and benefits.
Annual leave, statutory sick pay and parental leave, pension contribution scheme.
Opportunity to contribute to a growing global movement on men’s health.
A flexible and supportive working environment.
Exposure and engagement with national and international partners, policymakers, funders and senior leaders.
An exciting mission-driven and collaborative working environment.

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Application Instructions

Applicants should submit:

• A CV.
• A statement demonstrating relevant skills and experience.
• A covering letter to include your interest in GAMH’s work.

Applications must be received by 9am on 20 July 2026 (UK time).

Interviews will take place (online) in w/b 17 August 2026.

Shortlisted candidates may be asked to complete a short written exercise.

Organisation

Global Action on Men's Health View profile

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Posted on: 01 July 2026

Closing date: 20 July 2026 at 09:00

Tags: Campaigns, Policy, Advocacy, Global Health, Health / Medical, Public Health, Research

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Chief Operating Officer

Cerebra

Remote

£60,000 - £65,000 per year

Full-time

Permanent

Disability ∙ Youth and Children

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Cerebra is the national charity dedicated to improving the lives of children with neurological conditions and their families. We provide vital research, support, and practical solutions that empower families facing complex challenges.

With an annual income of £3 million and a headcount of 68 employees, we have ambitious plans to double our income between 2025 and 2027, ensuring we can extend our impact, reach more families, and drive real change. To achieve this, we are investing in fundraising innovation, income generating ventures, and strategic partnerships, alongside enhancing our brand to increase our national recognition.

Our work is underpinned by our values ensuring that everything we do aligns with our mission to create a better world for children with neurological conditions.

This is an incredibly exciting time to join Cerebra, as we are preparing to launch our new strategy and brand. The COO is a vital leadership role that will support the drive towards even greater impact for children and families across the UK.

Our Services

Sleep Advice Service

Cerebra understands that if you have a child that doesn’t sleep, the whole family suffers. Many children with neurological conditions suffer from disrupted sleep. Our sleep advice service provides bespoke advice and support so that everyone can get a good night’s sleep.

Legal Rights Service

Our Legal Rights Service provides help and support to families of children with neurological conditions when they are faced with barriers and difficulties in accessing statutory support services they are entitled to. The service provides information on their legal entitlements.

Book and Toy Library Service

Our specialist postal lending library contains a wide range of books for both adults and children, plus a selection of sensory toys specifically chosen for children with a neurological condition.

Innovation and Product Design Service

Our Innovation Service designs and builds bespoke products that cater to the specific needs of children with neurological conditions. The aim of the service is to make products that are desirable and exciting, therefore promoting social inclusion, peer acceptance and enabling children to participate in everyday activities that are so often close to them.

Information Products

Cerebra publishes different information products to help families with a child with a neurological condition. Our information products offer comprehensive, up-to-date support and research-driven strategies to assist families with a wide range of issues.

Buzgi and Toy Adaptation Service

Cerebra designs and builds bespoke assistive equipment for disabled children, this includes creating custom mobility aids, switch‑adapted toys, and other innovative solutions to help children access play, learning, and independence.

The Bugzi - a mini powered wheelchair for children offers many children their first experience of independent mobility. It uses either a joystick or switches and adaptable seating for complex needs, and helps develop spatial awareness, confidence, and early mobility skills. The Bugzi is available through a national loan scheme.

Additionally, we operate commercial services (including a web shop) to supplement our income to support children and their families.

Our services are provided to families free of charge.

Job Title:

Chief Operating Officer

Reports To:

Chief Executive Officer

Direct reports:

3 senior managers (Finance (headcount of 3), HR (headcount of 1), IT (headcount of 5))

Purpose of the Role:

The Chief Operating Officer will play a vital role in supporting the Chief Executive Officer, Board and Leadership Team to deliver Cerebra’s vision and ambitious strategic aims. The Chief Operating Officer will provide strategic leadership and operational management across key areas within Cerebra including:

Operational Systems
Governance
Compliance
Finance and Growth

This is a pivotal executive leadership role, responsible for driving organisational performance, sustainability and growth. The COO will translate Cerebra’s strategic ambitions into effective operational delivery, ensuring robust governance, financial stewardship and a high-performing, values-led culture.

As a trusted advisor to the CEO and Board, the COO will lead core operational services and commercial activity, enabling the charity to maximise impact and generate sustainable income in support of its charitable objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic & Executive Leadership

Partner with the CEO and Board to deliver strategic priorities, growth and long-term sustainability
Collaboration with the Director’s Group to ensure strategic alignment across the charity. The Director’s Group consists of:

Chief Executive Officer

Chief Operating Officer

Director of Fundraising, Marketing and Communications

Director of Research and Support Services

Provide expert advice on finance, operations, commercial performance and organisational risk
Lead organisational planning, business continuity, and operational resilience
Foster a culture of continuous improvement, accountability and inclusion

Finance, Commercial & Sustainability

Lead financial strategy, planning and performance, ensuring long-term sustainability
Oversee budgeting, forecasting, cashflow and financial controls
Lead and develop Cerebra’s strategy for commercial income , ensuring alignment with charitable objectives
Support funding growth through strong financial insight and business case development
Ensure robust financial governance, audit and compliance

Operations & Infrastructure

Lead and strengthen operational functions including HR, IT, governance and administration
Ensure effective systems, processes and infrastructure that enable growth, efficiency and impact
Oversee procurement, contracts, facilities, and organisational compliance
Drive innovation and value for money across operations

People & Culture

Champion a positive, inclusive and high-performing organisational culture
Oversee HR strategy, workforce planning and leadership development
Ensure compliance with employment law and best practice
Promote wellbeing, engagement and organisational effectiveness

Digital & Technology

Provide strategic oversight of IT, data and digital development
Ensure systems are secure, resilient and aligned to organisational needs
Leverage data and technology to improve insight, decision-making and organisational impact

Governance, Risk & Compliance

Ensure effective governance frameworks, risk management and regulatory compliance
Support the CEO and Board with high-quality reporting and strategic insight
Lead safeguarding, data protection and organisational risk strategy
Drive a strong culture of accountability and ethical practice

Leadership & Management

Lead and develop a small senior team across finance, HR and IT
Build capability, strengthen performance, and embed a collaborative culture
Model Cerebra’s values and leadership behaviours

Key Attributes

Strategic and commercially minded leader with strong operational delivery experience
Strong financial leadership and business acumen
Proven track record of driving income growth, sustainability and organisational performance
Skilled in governance, risk and stakeholder engagement

Please see attached job description for the Person Specification.

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Refreshed on: 27 June 2026

Closing date: 07 July 2026 at 00:00

Tags: Finance, Human Resources, Business Development, Operations, Accounting, Compliance / Quality, Culture, Data Protection, Health and Safety, Information Management, Procurement, Risk Management, Safeguarding, Youth / Children, Governance / Management

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Warm Welcome Head of Operations

Good Faith Partnership

Remote

£51,500 FTE

Part-time (22.5 hours per week (3 days, 0.6 FTE))

Permanent

Justice

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Location: Fully remote with flexible working arrangements

Salary: £51,500 FTE

Contract: This role is part time for 3 days a week (0.6FTE).

Closing date for applications: 5th July

Due to high numbers of applications, prior to interview we plan to carry out initial screening calls with prospective candidates before selection for interview. We will be asking about your reasons for applying and how you think your skills and experiences align to the role.

Screening calls: 16th/17th July

Panel interviews: 22nd July

Start Date: ASAP

About the Warm Welcome Campaign

Founded in 2022, the Warm Welcome Campaign wants everyone in the UK to find a place of belonging and reconnection at a Warm Welcome Space near their home. We have a bold ambition to enable a more deeply connected society where we all have free access to welcoming community spaces.

We resource, connect and champion a network of over 6,300 Warm Welcome Spaces and bring together a growing coalition of local, regional, and national partners representing the worlds of charity, faith, business, government, and philanthropy. By working together, we can unlock the power of community spaces made by and for everyone, creating a thriving network of hope and reconnection fueled by human warmth.

We’re working hard to reach everyone with the message that a Warm Welcome is waiting for them just around the corner, all through the year.

Throughout all our work and within our team we live out our values of being inclusive, collaborative and courageous and our personality that is friendly, adventurous and uplifting.

It’s an important moment for us – we are now in our second year of our five year strategy which shows a clear picture of the path we have set ourselves ahead to continue to deliver and deepen our impact. We now have approximately 3.5 million visitors to Warm Welcome Spaces each year. In January we delivered a hugely successful second ever Warm Welcome Week in collaboration with a wide variety of partners.

The Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity for a purposeful and proactive individual to work within a small (but growing), friendly and dynamic team in a varied role. If you are brilliant at leading and developing complex multi-stakeholder processes and systems, and passionate for your input to shape work that makes a genuine difference to people’s lives, this could be the role for you.

To support ongoing growth and development of the Warm Welcome Campaign, we are looking for a Head of Operations to be responsible for supporting the Senior Leadership Team in the effective and efficient running of the Campaign and the coordination and development of our ambitious 5-year strategy. The role will sit within Warm Welcome’s Senior Leadership Team, which also includes the Campaign Director, Director of Communications, Director of Programmes and Development, and will report directly to the Good Faith Partnership Operations Director.

The purpose of the Warm Welcome Senior Leadership Team is to:

Own and develop the Warm Welcome strategy, ensuring sustainability and delivery
Lead, direct, engage and inspire the Warm Welcome team, setting the tone and culture
Be accountable for significant decisions, challenges and risks.

The Head of Operations role will help to support and co-ordinate the work of the Senior Leadership team to be as effective as possible in achieving this purpose.

We’re looking for someone who thrives on fast-paced and varied work, organisational growth and development and has demonstrable experience of making things happen. The ideal candidate will be highly organised and solutions-oriented, while also bringing a creative, innovative and forward-thinking approach.

At Warm Welcome, we value diversity and we recognise the enormous benefits and the social imperative of bringing together diverse groups of people. We therefore warmly welcome applications from a broad range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

Responsibilities

The role will be responsible for:

Supporting and coordinating the Warm Welcome Senior Leadership Team to function as effectively as possible
Supporting the Warm Welcome team to ensure that our 5-year strategy is delivered on time and to budget, including coordinating our annual workplan of activities against our strategy
Developing our internal set up, processes and systems during a period of growth
Overseeing the Warm Welcome financial, compliance and risk management
Coordinating the Warm Welcome team growth, culture and performance
Overseeing long term financial planning and forecasting for Warm Welcome
Supporting the delivery of other Warm Welcome efforts, as appropriate

Person specification

Strategy Oversight and Development

Experience in coordinating workplans linked to a strategy to ensure that progress is being made and any areas of concern are identified and acted on quickly

Developing internal processes and systems

Ability to create and develop high functioning, accessible systems for the whole team’s use
Highly organised with accurate record keeping and ability to prioritise work to ensure deadlines are met and opportunities are maximised
All candidates will need to be competent with CRM Systems, Google Suite and Microsoft Office

Financial, Risk and Compliance management

Experience of financial management, including budget setting, owning and developing budgets, and reporting processes
Experience of overseeing risk management and mitigation within a team
Experience of overseeing compliance i.e. reporting to the Charity Commission, reporting related to GDPR, developing and reviewing policies etc.

Team growth and performance

Experience of line management, leading and developing high-performing teams, fostering a culture of collaboration and empowerment.
A strong team player who is flexible, positive and responds with strong influencing and negotiation skills and a commitment to the organisation and team working
Experience of leading organisational growth, set up and design

Working Arrangements

Current members of the team are based across the UK, with some in London, Reading, Bristol, Manchester, York and Northern Ireland. Applicants must be able to travel to Bristol once a month for a Tuesday full team meeting. Given the nature of this role we would also expect the applicant to carry out a reasonable amount of travel to both Warm Welcome Spaces and partners across the UK.
This role is fully remote, with flexible working arrangements.
All employees, volunteers, partners, suppliers and consultants working with GFP are expected to adhere to our Code of Conduct and safeguarding policies. GFP’s commitment to safeguarding means we seek to ensure that no harm comes to people as a result of contact with the organisation’s programmes, operations or people.
You will need to have the right to work in the UK.

Please refer to the attached job description for full details.

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Organisation

Good Faith Partnership View profile

Non Charity Employer

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Posted on: 09 June 2026

Closing date: 05 July 2026 at 23:30

Tags: Operations, Justice

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Safeguarding Lead

MND Association

Remote

£58,700 per year

Full-time

Permanent

Health ∙ Research

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Use your experience as a Safeguarding Lead to set clear direction, challenge thinking and ensure safeguarding is consistently strong, effective and trusted.

You will drive meaningful change ensure safeguarding is embedded across every part of the organisation. If you are ready to bring your expertise into a role where your decisions have real impact, this is your chance to lead with purpose and authority.

As our Safeguarding Lead, you will play a central role in strengthening safeguarding practice across the Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association, helping ensure the right support is in place at the right time.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the development and delivery of the MND Association’s safeguarding strategy
Provide expert safeguarding advice and support for staff and volunteers
Oversee responses to serious safeguarding incidents, including reporting and learning
Lead the Association’s Safeguarding Board and annual action planning
Work in partnership with senior leaders to ensure safeguarding awareness at all levels of the organisation
Maintain and review risk management and reporting, safeguarding policies, ensuring compliance and best practice
Develop quality assurance frameworks, audits and case reviews
Strengthen safeguarding culture through training, engagement and clear standards

About You

Significant experience in a senior safeguarding role and working within multi-agency safeguarding environments
Strong knowledge of safeguarding legislation and multi-agency working
Experience managing complex safeguarding incidents and reviews
Ability to provide safeguarding KPIs, reporting, data and risk analysis
Confident communicator who can challenge constructively
Proven ability to provide positive safeguarding outcomes for
Skilled in analysing data to drive improvement and risk mitigation

Desirable

Experience in a charity or voluntary sector setting
Social Work or other relevant qualification

Further information about working for the MND Association and full job description is available in the attached Candidate Pack.

Screening calls taking place Wednesday 15th July
Interviews Wednesday 29th July inperson at our Northampton Office

This is a Home-based role with requirement to attend a main office (Northampton or London) or other designated location for team meetings, training, client visits, or other business purposes. This applies regardless of contractual location and is in line with the needs of the Association.

We can consider part time applications of 30 hours + for this role.

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusivity. We work to remove barriers for everyone affected by MND, employees, volunteers, and stakeholders.

As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the role's requirements.

What We Offer

28 days holiday, increasing to 33 days after 5 years, plus Bank Holidays
Access to UK Healthcare, including dental, eyecare, health screenings, and therapies
24/7 GP access via phone and video
Life assurance and confidential counselling helplines
Salary sacrifice schemes (Cycle to Work, Buy/Sell Annual Leave)
Access to Benefit Hub for discounts on everyday shopping
Enhanced pension scheme
Opportunities for training and personal development

About Us

Motor Neurone Disease moves fast. It takes away time, it takes away independence and it has no cure. Every day we support people affected by MND. We fund ground-breaking research. We campaign for better care. We’re here for everyone who needs us. Because with MND, every day matters.

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MND Association View profile

Registered Charity

101 - 500

We support people affected by Motor Neurone Disease, campaign for better care and fund ground-breaking research. Because with MND, every day matters.

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Posted on: 29 June 2026

Closing date: 13 July 2026 at 23:59

Job ref: MH1610854NorSL

Tags: Advice / Information, Policy, Project Management, Legal / Law, Advocacy, Operations, Business Intelligence, Child Protection, Compliance / Quality, CRM, Data Analysis, Database Management, Delivery, Engagement / Outreach, Information Management, Insights, Office Management, Safeguarding, Governance / Management

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.

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Data Consultant

THINK Recruitment

Remote

£58,000 per year

Full-time

Permanent

Charity Support

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THINK is expanding our Data function and looking for find a Data Consultant who can help achieve that growth.

THINK Data is the specialist data function of THINK, working exclusively in the charity and not-for-profit sector. We combine deep sector knowledge with hands-on technical expertise across three core areas: data health, analytics and insight, and CRM system challenges.

Led by the Director of THINK Data, the team covers key elements of data strategy with charity clients to help them get more from their data and make better decisions. Discovering the challenges around the infrastructure of systems, processes and insight capability charities need to make data work harder for their mission. The Director leads on new business generation, team development, innovation in data products and thought leadership across the sector. Part of that innovation is exploring the best ways to use AI in how we work and how we advise clients, taking a considered and human approach.

The Data Consultant role centres on data discovery and consultancy - working with charity clients to understand their data challenges and shape practical roadmaps for change. Alongside this you will contribute to client delivery, own key internal systems, and help develop new products and services.

This is an opportunity to grow. We are looking for a driven, ambitious individual with a background in charity fundraising and experience in data analysis and management, who is ready to take a step up into consultancy. The role offers a clear path to develop from Data Consultant to Senior Data Consultant, with the potential over time to progress towards Data Director. The right person will help shape the future of THINK Data and grow as the function grows.

To apply please follow the guidance in the Candidate Pack. Informal calls with Steve White, Director of THINK Data or Matt Smith, Managing Director of THINK are available upon request.

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THINK Recruitment View profile

Recruitment Agency

6 - 10

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Posted on: 02 July 2026

Closing date: 26 July 2026 at 23:30

Job ref: THINK Data

Tags: Project Management, Business Development, Business Intelligence, CRM, Data Analysis, Data Science, Database Management, Insights

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Sight Loss Councils Coordinator - Yorkshire and Humberside

Thomas Pocklington Trust

Remote

Up to £30,000 per year

Full-time

Permanent

Disability

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Job description

At Thomas Pocklington Trust, we’re promoting equality and inclusion for blind and partially sighted people in every aspect of society. One of our many missions is to establish Sight Loss Councils across the UK, to tackle local issues and work with businesses and service providers to improve the accessibility of their services.

We are looking for an SLC Coordinator to join us and continue to grow the scope and presence we have already established in the Yorkshire and Humberside region. We are open to considering candidates wishing to work up to 36 hours per week. The salary will be pro rata for roles of less than 36 hours per week.

About the role

The key purpose of the Coordinator role is to support the Senior Engagement Manager to deliver regional Sight Loss Councils across Yorkshire and Humberside and to engage with blind and partially sighted people across the region. We currently have three Sight Loss Councils (SLCs) in this region, so the postholder will be expected to work alongside the Senior Engagement Manager and coordinate the SLCs’ activity, focusing on the retention of the volunteers engaged and ensuring the projects and work they are involved in continue to be successful.

About you

You will have the passion and ability to use your lived experience to influence change, for the benefit of blind and partially sighted people. As an experienced Coordinator, you will engage and support Sight Loss Council members in the implementation of the region’s business plans to bring about change across transport, health and the built environment, as well as areas of local interest such as arts and culture or retail.

You will be a self-starter and work well on your own but will also enjoy being a part of a national team working across the country, with whom you can learn from, as well as share good practice with. Ideally you will need to live within the Yorkshire and Humberside region, as there will be travel within the region every week.

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Sight Loss Councils Co-ordinator (Yorkshire & Humberside) Job Description

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Organisation

Thomas Pocklington Trust View profile

Registered Charity

51 - 100

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Posted on: 19 June 2026

Closing date: 13 July 2026 at 08:54

Job ref: SLCC Charity Jobs

Tags: Advocacy, Volunteering Management, Employment, Partnerships, Direct / Supporters, Events / Activities

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.

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Procurement Lead (18-month FTC)

Adolescent Health Study

Remote

£57,000 - £65,000 per year

Full-time

Contract (18 months )

Health ∙ Research ∙ Youth and Children

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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 aged eight to 18 years 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. Recruitment will take place mainly through schools. 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 Procurement Lead is responsible for developing and delivering a robust procurement and commercial strategy that ensures value for money, compliance with Procurement Act 2023 regulations in line with AHS being primarily public funded and supports AHS study and operational objectives. The role will lead on sourcing, contracting, supplier management, and commercial governance, ensuring ethical, transparent, and efficient use of public funds.

Main responsibilities

Procurement Strategy & Leadership

Develop and implement a procurement and commercial strategy aligned with organisational goals and funding requirements.
Lead procurement planning across research programmes, operations, and corporate services.
Act as a subject matter expert on public procurement policy and best practice.
Drive continuous improvement in procurement processes, systems, and capability.

Tendering and Contract Management

Oversee end-to-end procurement processes including tendering, evaluation, and contract award.
Ensure compliance with UK public procurement regulations (e.g., Procurement Act and associated guidance).
Draft, review, and negotiate complex contracts, including research, clinical, and grant-related agreements.
Manage contract lifecycle including performance monitoring, renewals, and extensions.

Commercial Governance & Compliance

Establish and maintain procurement policies, procedures, and governance frameworks.
Ensure all procurement activities meet audit, transparency, and reporting requirements for public funding.
Identify and mitigate commercial risks across supplier engagements.
Support internal and external audit processes.

Supplier & Stakeholder Management

Build and maintain strategic supplier relationships, ensuring high performance and innovation.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders (research teams, finance, legal) to understand needs and deliver value-driven procurement solutions.
Work with external stakeholders including funders, partners and strategic advisors to develop optimum outcomes
Provide commercial advice and guidance to senior leadership and project teams.
Promote sustainable and ethical sourcing practices.

Financial & Value Management

Deliver value for money through effective sourcing and negotiation strategies.
Monitor procurement spend and identify cost-saving or efficiency opportunities.
Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
Ensure funding is used appropriately, ethically and in line with public funding requirements.

Knowledge, skills and experience

Essential

Professional qualification in procurement or supply chain e.g., CIPS Level 5 or equivalent
Degree or comparable experience in business, finance, law, or related field.
Proven track record of managing complex procurement exercises and contracts.
Experience in procurement or commercial roles within regulated procurement environments, specifically those classed as a public authority
Strong understanding of UK public procurement regulations and best practice.
Commercial acumen with strong negotiation and contract management skills.
Experience of drafting and reviewing heads of terms and commercial agreements.
Knowledge of intellectual property (IP) considerations in research contracts.
Strong experience in supplier and stakeholder management.
Excellent analytical, financial, and problem-solving abilities.
Strong communication and influencing skills across all levels of an organisation.
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.

Desirable

CIPS Level 6 or equivalent
Membership of a professional body (e.g., MCIPS or FCIPS).
Experience managing high-value and complex contracts, including collaborative or partnership agreements
Experience in procurement or commercial roles within charity and/or research sectors
Detailed understanding of intellectual property (IP) considerations in research contracts.
Detailed knowledge of the UK Procurement Act (or Public Contracts Regulations 2015 historically) and transitions between them.
Experience of drafting and reviewing heads of terms and commercial agreements.
Understanding of subsidy control, state aid, or funding compliance frameworks.
Ability to analyse procurement data and generate insights using tools such as Excel, Power BI, or similar.
Experience leading organisational change or transformation programmes in procurement.
Ability to build procurement capability across a non-procurement stakeholder base.

Dimensions

This is a full-time role, 37.5 hours per week, offered initially as an 18-month fixed-term contract with potential route to permanency.
Flexible working across several geographical locations in the UK. Travel may be required to AHS locations and partner organisations.
AHS is a national organisation, and our activities take place across the UK.

Application Process

All candidates are required to complete the application form which can be found when clicking 'Apply Now' via Charity Job.

Please refer to the ‘How to Apply’ section of the downloadable application form.

Please note that only applications submitted directly to Gravitate HR will be accepted for this position.

The closing date for applications is 11:00pm on Sunday 12th July 2026.

Interviews are currently expected to take place on Wednesday 19th and Thursday 20th August 2026.

Equal Opportunities Policy Statement

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:

Gender, including gender reassignment
Marital or civil partnership status
Having or not having dependants
Religion or belief
Race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins)
Disability
Sexual orientation
Age

We are opposed to all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination. All job applicants and employees who work for us will be treated fairly and will not be unfairly discriminated against on any of the above grounds. Decisions about recruitment and selection, promotion, training or any other benefit will be made objectively and without unlawful discrimination.

Values

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

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Procurement Lead Job Description

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Application Instructions

All candidates are required to complete the application form which can be found when clicking 'Apply Now' via Charity Job, within Supporting Documents.

Please refer to the ‘How to Apply’ section of the downloadable application form.

Please note that only applications submitted directly to Gravitate HR will be accepted for this position.

The closing date for applications is 11:00pm on Sunday 12 July 2026.

Interviews are currently expected to take place on Wednesday 20 and Thursday 21 August 2026.

Organisation

Adolescent Health Study View profile

Registered Charity

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Refreshed on: 12 June 2026

Closing date: 12 July 2026 at 23:00

Tags: Procurement, Research, Strategy, Governance / Management

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Head of Performance and Improvement/Pennaeth Perfformiad a Gwella

The National Lottery Community Fund

Birmingham, West Midlands (Hybrid)

London, Greater London

Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear

Exeter, Devon

National: £56,312 - £62,569, London: £62,159 - £69,065

Full-time

Permanent

Charity Support

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The Head of Performance and Improvement is a new role that will lead our work to drive excellence in our grant making in England. They will play a critical role in ensuring our grant making is not only delivered, but understood, improved, and aligned with our purpose. This team helps us answer key questions about our grant making:

Are we doing what we said we would? How well are we doing it? What have we learned? And what should we do next?

The Head of Performance and Improvement ensures our grant making is evidence-informed, insight-driven, and continuously evolving.

Partnering with the Head of England Operations and working closely with senior leaders, you will ensure performance insight informs improvements to our grant making as well as feeding into decision-making, and strategic direction. It’s a role that connects information and delivery, helping us fund with confidence and learn with purpose.

Key responsibilities may include:

Funding Development and Delivery
Directorate coordination of improvements to our grant making
Performance Management & Management Information
Learning & Continuous Improvement
Grant making Risks & Issue Spotting
Audit, Oversight & Compliance
Leadership Collaboration & Strategic Alignment

Interview details:

Date: Week Commencing 20 July 2026
Format: Online
Location: UK-Wide

We have a hybrid approach to working. Work pattern and location will be agreed with the successful candidate. The role can be based at any of our UK offices: Belfast, Birmingham, Cardiff, Exeter, Glasgow, Leeds, London, Manchester, Newcastle, and Newtown.

We will be hosting a briefing session on Monday 6th July, 12pm. To register for the session or for any questions about the recruitment process, please email the recruitment team.

How to apply:

Upload your CV in word format and write a supporting statement (1000 words) with the following criteria, we will use this to score your application.

Essential Criteria:

Experience of leading a multi-disciplinary team.
Experience of embedding and establishing performance management frameworks.
Strong knowledge of the funding cycle and implementing grant making best practice.
Extensive experience of engaging effectively with a range of stakeholders.
Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with an ability to communicate complex information to all levels of the business.
Ability to build strong relationships, influence a range of stakeholders and build buy in to bring about changes for users and customers.
Strong planning, priority setting and organisational skills within a complex environment.
Forward-thinking and solutions-focused, able to balance immediate operational needs with long-term strategic goals.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Communities in the UK come in all shapes and sizes. National Lottery funding is for everyone – therefore, we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and we work hard to ensure our funding reaches where it is needed.

We also believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with. That’s why The National Lottery Community Fund is committed to being an inclusive employer and a great place to work. We recognise and celebrate the fact that our people come from diverse backgrounds. We positively welcome applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities or longstanding health conditions, people who are LGBTQ+, and people from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as well as people of all ages.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we take a proactive approach in making reasonable adjustments, if needed, throughout the recruitment process and during employment. (This can be related to a physical and mental health condition.)

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Organisation

The National Lottery Community Fund View profile

Non Charity Employer

501 - 1000

It starts with community.

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Posted on: 25 June 2026

Closing date: 12 July 2026 at 11:54

Job ref: ENG

Tags: Operations, Culture, Delivery, Engagement / Outreach, Partnerships, Research, Governance / Management

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Head of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB)

Young Lives vs Cancer

Remote

c.£56,000 per year

Full-time or part-time

Permanent

Diversity and Inclusion ∙ Health ∙ Social Welfare ∙ Youth and Children

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Today, 12 children and young people will be diagnosed with cancer. We’ll stop at nothing to make sure they get the right care and support at the right time.

Salary: c. £56,000
Full or Part Time – Open to both options
Permanent
Location: We honestly don’t mind. You’ll be expected to travel between our London (Farringdon) and central Bristol offices as well as other locations across the UK. Either of our office locations or remote home working is acceptable. Please clearly state your preferred location in your application.
Closing date: 19 July 2026 (11:59pm)
First stage interviews: w/c 10 August
Second stage interviews: w/c 17 August

Change lives in a life-changing career

When a child or young person is diagnosed with cancer, their whole world can feel like it’s falling apart. Independence is taken and confidence is stolen. Stability no longer exists. The future suddenly feels uncertain.

The impact of cancer on young lives is more than medical. That’s why we exist. Our specialist social workers help children and young people with cancer and their families navigate the emotional and practical impact of cancer. We remove barriers, solve problems and prioritise wellbeing. And we stop at nothing to make sure they get the right care and support at the right time.

We challenge the systems and policies that surround children and young people, we highlight gaps and campaign for change. Because we know what a better future could look like. And we know what we need to do to make that future a reality. We need to push harder, reach further and work smarter. And we need the right people on our team to help us get there. People like you.

About the role

We’re looking for a Head of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) with experience of designing and embedding organisational DEIB strategies and leading culture change at a senior level to join our CEO Office.

This is a pivotal leadership role at a critical moment in our DEIB journey. You will lead the development of our next DEIB strategy, building on our ‘Brave, Not Perfect’ commitments and driving forward meaningful, measurable change across the organisation. Working closely with the CEO and Executive Team, you will shape the vision, influence decision-making and ensure DEIB is fully embedded across our culture, systems and ways of working.

You’ll act as both a strategic lead and an organisational change expert – engaging colleagues, supporting leaders, and ensuring our work reflects the diverse needs of the children and young people we support. This role does not have direct reports but carries significant influence across the organisation, requiring strong leadership, resilience, and the ability to bring others on the journey.

What will I be doing?

No two days are the same at Young Lives vs Cancer. So, summarising your ‘day to day’ isn’t easy. Here are some of the main things you’ll be doing, but you’ll find more details in the job description.

The next step in Young Lives vs Cancer’s diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging journey

Building on the work in ‘Brave, not Perfect’ to develop the next iteration of DEIB strategy at Young Lives
To engage the organisation in the development and context of this work, and to deliver a programme model for the delivery of the goals within the strategy, including monitoring and evaluation

Build on strong foundations

To evaluate and develop our programme of internal DEIB engagement ‘DEIB Confident’ to reflect the goals within the next phase of DEIB strategy
To support and develop our existing staff led networks, and the creation of new ones
To lead and develop our approach to Equity Impact Assessment
To coach, advise and challenge senior leaders and allies within the organisation

Leadership

To role model the culture we want to see at Young Lives vs Cancer, through your behaviour, ways of working and approach to leadership
As a Head of department, you will be a key senior leader and manager, providing visible and confident leadership for all of our workforce at Young Lives vs Cancer, and taking a holistic organisational view in all matters – holding our strategy and vision for young cancer patients at heart.

What do I need?

Diverse perspectives and unique skillsets are at the heart of Young Lives vs Cancer. If you're passionate about making a positive impact and eager to learn, we encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet the criteria and person specification fully. Your potential is what matters most to us, and we’re committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment to help you develop.

The key skills we’re looking for in this role are:

Experience of developing and implementing an EDI strategy at a senior level
Understanding and knowledge of EDI legislation, policies and best practices
Experience of managing change initiatives and a practical approach to culture change including through systems, policy and procedures
Experience of leading, inspiring and motivating staff
A good leader with ambition and conviction and the ability and desire to inspire staff at all levels.
Demonstrable influencing skills and ability to develop networks both internally and externally
Experience of facilitating activities across geographically dispersed operations
A respected project and change expert with personal confidence
Understanding of oppression and the barriers that marginalised people face, and strong commitment to deliver anti-oppressive practices
Demonstrate that Young Lives vs Cancer’s values are at the heart of everything you do: Curious, Creative, Collaborative, Changemaking, and Courageous

What will I gain?

For people to reach their full potential, they need the right environment. As a member of Team Young Lives, you’ll be made to feel supported, valued and appreciated. Here’s how we do it:

Flexible working: we’re open to working hours outside of 9 - 5 and we can talk through your flexibility requirements at interview stage
Wellbeing days: four days a year to do what works for you – from catching up on training to going for a walk
Generous annual leave allowance
Great family/caring leave entitlements
Enhanced pension
Access to our employee savings scheme

To find out more about our benefits package, have a look on our website.

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

At Young Lives vs Cancer, we recognise that opportunities for too many people remain a condition of their sex, ethnicity, class, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation – or a combination. This has never been acceptable to us as an organisation. We don’t just accept difference, we value it, celebrate it, nurture it and we thrive because of it.

We’re on a journey to be reflective of the diverse children, young people and families we support. We know we aren’t there yet, and we’re passionately committed to taking actions and making changes to be a truly diverse, inclusive and equitable organisation. This includes taking anti-oppressive action and removing barriers in our recruitment practices. Our Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Belonging strategy will tell you more.

To ensure fairness and consistency to select the best candidate for this role, all our applications are anonymised up until an interview has been confirmed. We recognise the benefits of AI, but if you're considering using it to submit your application, we encourage you to reflect on the value AI adds. AI tools often lack the personal touch and authenticity that set candidates apart. We want to hear your unique perspective, experiences, and skills, so we encourage you to tell us about your skills and experiences in your own voice.

Accessibility

We’re committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and we’ll always aim to be as accommodating as possible.Please let us know in your application form of any adjustments or access requirements we could make to help you with the application process and interview.

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Organisation

Young Lives vs Cancer View profile

Registered Charity

101 - 500

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Posted on: 26 June 2026

Closing date: 19 July 2026 at 23:30

Tags: Campaigns, Communications, Policy, Training / Learning, Project Management, Operations, Culture, Ethnic Minority / BAME, Partnerships, Strategy, Youth / Children, Governance / Management

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Policy and Public Affairs Officer (Devolved Nations)

Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health

Remote

£34,839 pa plus excellent benefits

Full-time

Permanent

Health

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Policy and Public Affairs Officer (Devolved Nations)

£34,839 pa plus excellent benefits

Home-based

35 hours per week, full-time

Permanent

The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) is seeking a talented and motivated Policy and Public Affairs Officer to join our Devolved Nations team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to policy development, advocacy and communications activity that helps improve child health outcomes across Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Working as part of the Policy and Public Affairs (Devolved Nations) team, you will play an important role in supporting the College’s policy and public affairs priorities. You will help build relationships with policymakers and stakeholders, support advocacy campaigns, develop policy positions and create engaging communications content that raises the profile of child health issues across the devolved nations.

This varied and rewarding role offers the opportunity to work with a wide range of stakeholders, including paediatricians, senior College Officers, politicians, government officials, charities and healthcare organisations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the development of policy positions specific to Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, ensuring they reflect the needs of RCPCH members and have influence across the wider UK policy landscape

• Drafting consultation responses, policy briefings, reports and stakeholder communications on child health and paediatric issues

• Providing expertise and advice on the political, governmental and health service landscape within the devolved nations

• Supporting the delivery of public affairs and stakeholder engagement activity, helping to build productive relationships with governments, policymakers and health sector organisations

• Producing content for websites, social media, newsletters and other digital communications channels to support advocacy and engagement objectives

• Drafting media content, including quotes, press releases and briefing materials, in collaboration with colleagues across the College

• Supporting senior College Officers and staff during meetings and engagement with policymakers and external stakeholders

• Coordinating and supporting the work of Executive Committees across Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland

• Assisting with administrative and financial processes, including invoice processing and supplier registration

• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the College to maximise the impact of policy, communications and public affairs activity

Essential skills and experience include:

• Demonstrable experience in policy, public affairs, communications or a related field

• Strong knowledge and understanding of policy and legislative processes in Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland

• Experience producing high-quality policy and communications outputs, including consultation responses, policy briefings, reports and media content

• Experience creating engaging content for digital channels, including websites, social media and email communications

• Excellent organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and work to tight deadlines

• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills

• The ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment

Desirable:

• Experience working within healthcare, government, a membership organisation or the third sector

• Knowledge of public health, health inequalities or wider health service issues

• Experience working on issues relating to children and young people

The RCPCH has more than 25,000 members and fellows worldwide and employs around 200 staff across the UK. Our devolved nations teams play a vital role in ensuring that the needs of children and young people are represented at every level of government and policy-making.

Our values – Include, Influence, Innovate and Inspire – are central to everything we do. We are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are under-represented at this level of the organisation.

We operate a flexible and modern hybrid working policy. While this role is home-based in Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland, travel across the devolved nations and occasional travel elsewhere in the UK will be required.