Global development director volunteer roles

The Africa Health Organisation (AHO) seeks to engage in bidding and tendering to deliver health and social care services effectively.  Our goal is to ensure sustainability and positively impact the lives of more people.  We want assistance in developing an ambitious strategy.

What will you be doing?

We are excited to announce an incredible opportunity for a talented Head of Bids and tenders to join our passionate team at the Africa Health Organisation (AHO)!  Since 1999, we've been dedicated to delivering health and social care to millions across Africa and the Diaspora, and now we're ready to further elevate our impact.

This year, we're embarking on a mission to broaden our funding strategy by incorporating bid and tender submissions.  Our goal is to engage with governments in Africa and the UK, the public sector, and the public, providing essential, practical, and emotional support to those facing chronic conditions.  We need a visionary like you to help us achieve our goals.

We're seeking a dynamic, experienced Head of Bids to develop and execute a winning strategy to secure the necessary financial backing.  There are numerous exciting possibilities ahead, including central government tenders, local and statutory opportunities.  We're eager to explore them all.

In this pivotal role, you'll plan and execute our bids and tender writing efforts, ensuring that our bid proposals not only shine but also come to life in meaningful ways.  If you're a bid writer who thrives on creativity and collaboration, we want to hear from you!  Additionally, you'll have the opportunity to inspire and mentor volunteers within our bid and tender team, making a positive impact together.  Join us on this exciting journey!

Key Duties and Responsibilities will include:

• Overall responsibility for delivering high-quality, accurate, compliant and commercially sound proposals on time, to budget, with inputs from key stakeholders.
• Responsible for the coordination and management of all Bid activities, for ensuring that Bid Plans are put in place and that all internal inputs are received promptly to meet Bid submission timescales.
• Responsible for the receipt, management, control and coordination of all external and internal information and documentation with respect to the enquiry and for the team acting as custodian for Bid documents, including all approved internal documentation signed by the Organisation.
• Responsible for compliance with all internal Bid policies and procedures and for passing internal and external audits.
• Contribute to the overall Bid strategy alongside other stakeholders.
• Responsible for the overall leadership of the team and ensuring that individuals within the team are given appropriate opportunities to grow and develop, and that the team maximises performance by creating and fostering a positive, can-do attitude and outlook on an ongoing basis.
• Responsibility to ensure that improvements are identified and those agreed upon are implemented continuously to support the growth and development of the team and those within it.
• There is a need to keep good records and to create and measure metrics on bidding performance to both review performance and drive continuous improvement in a key area of the business.
• Responsible for mentoring and training Bid Managers and Bid Writers to ensure they are up to date with bid requirements and improve their competence.

What are we looking for?

Education, Skills and Experience: Requirements

Essential:

• At least three years of experience in successfully leading teams within a bid environment.
• Proven track record of improvement and achievement - processes and people
• Keen understanding of numbers, spreadsheets, VOP/invoices, rates, cash flow, milestones, negotiations, and pricing audits.
• Ability to write strong proposals and experience as an estimator
• Excellent communicator (written and verbal) with local and international customers, and with an appreciation of cultural differences
• Ability to persuade and influence others
• Ability to lead team by example, with the ability to foster and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to work to deadlines
• Strong business/commercial acumen
• Keen attention to detail
• Commercially sound judgement
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Strong financial skills

Desirable:

• Leadership qualification (CMI or ILM)
• Experience with an integrated project management / ERP system (Enterprise Resource Planning)
• Experience in bidding roles in the Medical, Biochemistry, Biomedical, Public Services, Global Health, Humanitarian, NGOs, Public Health and Social Care industry
• MBA, Professional Qualification or formal leadership Qualification (CMI, ILM)

What difference will you make?

In this exciting role, you will lead the strategic process for winning new business through competitive bids, tenders, and proposals, ultimately elevating AHO's success. Your specialised knowledge of bids will enhance our win rates and maximise revenue by bringing clarity, quality, and coordination to what can be a complex, high-stakes journey.

Your primary mission is to boost AHO's tender win rates and strengthen our strategic advantage.  By diligently overseeing each step of the bidding process—from initial evaluation to final submission—you will significantly improve the quality and persuasion of our proposals, directly increasing our chances of securing valuable contracts.

You'll provide key insights to help AHO target the most promising opportunities by implementing a thoughtful "bid/no-bid" process.  This approach will ensure we focus only on lucrative and winnable contracts that closely align with our strategic goals, ultimately saving time and resources and allowing us to prioritise high-potential projects.

In this role, you will orchestrate a well-coordinated process that drives operational efficiency.  As the central point of contact, you will gather input from diverse internal teams—sales, finance, legal, and technical—ensuring everyone collaborates smoothly to meet critical deadlines.

As a leader, you'll elevate the quality of our bid content.  By overseeing the creation of compelling, polished materials, you'll ensure our final submissions are professional, cohesive, and error-free.  You will utilise a centralised content library containing valuable resources, such as case studies and CVs, to streamline efforts and enhance our proposals.

You will keep projects on track by developing detailed project plans and timelines, ensuring all tasks are completed on time—especially critical in the fast-paced environment of tender submissions.  Your effective management will ease colleagues' workloads, allowing the entire team to shine.

To foster long-term business growth, you'll create a wealth of knowledge around our tenders and bids. By conducting insightful post-submission debriefs and analysing feedback, you will capture invaluable lessons from both successes and setbacks.  This ongoing improvement process will enhance our bidding capabilities for future opportunities.

You also have the opportunity to enhance AHO's brand reputation by submitting well-organised, accurate, and compliant bids.  By doing so, you'll showcase our professionalism and reliability to clients, building trust and solidifying our credible standing in the market.

Strategic alignment is vital for sustaining consistent, stable business growth.  Together, we can make a remarkable impact on development.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to get involved in an impactful charity making a tangible difference to the lives of refugees here in the UK.

Our work is simple – we refurbish unwanted bikes and donate them to refugees and people seeking asylum, many living on less than £7 a day, giving them freedom and independence whilst they rebuild their lives.

A bike makes a huge difference – not only is it a practical tool for tackling poverty, those who receive bikes from us report they are more connected in their community, happier and healthier as a result:

• 91% of people use their bikes weekly for essential journeys

• 84% of people are better able to access legal and other vital support services 

• 93% report better physical and/or mental health

Alongside our core Bike Donations Programme, we support refugee women to learn to cycle through our Pedal Power Programme; provide ongoing support with bike maintenance through our Repair or Replace Programme; and offer the opportunity for connection and friendship through our volunteer-matching Bike Buddy Programme.

“The Bike Project has given me so much more than just a bicycle — it has given me confidence, independence, and a sense of belonging. Receiving a bike as a gift allowed me to feel free in society, explore my community, and even join a cycling group where I’ve met wonderful people. 

Thank you again for everything you do. Your work changes lives, including mine.”  
Ladan, Bike Recipient 

About You and the Role  

You don’t need to have experience of being on a Board, in fact the role would be ideal for someone considering taking on their first role as a trustee. We will work with you to understand your duties and support you.

You will, however, have an excellent understanding of charity finance and understand the unique set of challenges charities of our size face in delivering impact and ensuring financial resilience. You will be an excellent communicator – able to provide constructive feedback and scrutiny at the same time as helping the team to articulate financial information to others who may not have a finance background.
 
You will be joining a highly committed group of trustees who give their time, expertise and contacts to support the charity. Our trustees are critical in enabling us to thrive and this role plays a key role in supporting the wider board to fulfil its financial responsibilities.

You will work together with the board and wider staff team to set our strategic direction and improve our work with refugees. At the heart of everything we do is the real and immediate impact a bike makes to the lives of those who have been through so much. You will be part of us achieving that.
 
The time commitment for a trustee generally totals approximately 8 hours per month. Please see the role description for further details.

We particularly encourage applications from people with lived experience of the asylum process, women, people of colour / people of the global majority, and people with disabilities.  

Application Process 

Deadline for Applications: Friday 28th August 2026

Interviews: Late September - Early October 2026

Appointment: October 2026
 
Feedback will be provided to all applicants whether taken to interview or not.

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact hradmin [at] thebikeproject [dot] co [dot] uk.

Community Interaction & Behaviour Change Communication

· Visit villages, urban communities, and schools

· Interact with families, women, and children

· Understand local health practices, challenges, and needs

· Support ongoing community health programs

Hygiene Awareness Campaigns

· Conduct awareness sessions on:

o Personal hygiene (menstrual hygiene , handwashing, cleanliness)

o Sanitation practices

o Safe drinking water and hygiene habits

· Use creative methods like posters, demonstrations, and group activities

Basic Health Education

· Assist in delivering sessions on:

o Menstrual hygiene .

o Preventive healthcare

o Nutrition and balanced diet

o Common diseases and basic prevention methods

· Support local team in simplifying health messages for communities

School Health Programs

· Organize interactive sessions in schools on:

o Hygiene practices for children

o Importance of cleanliness and health

· Conduct activities such as:

o Games and quizzes

o Awareness discussions

o Health-focused storytelling

Women’s Health & Menstrual Hygiene Awareness

· Support workshops on:

o Menstrual hygiene management

o Breaking myths and stigma

o Importance of hygiene and health for women

· Assist in distributing educational materials

Research & Data Collection

· Conduct basic surveys and collect community feedback

· Observe and document hygiene practices and health awareness levels

· Assist in preparing reports and case studies

Campaign Design & Creative Outreach

· Help design:

o Awareness posters

o Educational materials

o Social media campaigns

· Participate in community awareness drives and local events

Community Interaction & Behaviour Change Communication

· Engage in conversations with community members

· Promote positive behaviour change related to hygiene and health

· Learn how communication strategies influence public health outcomes

Documentation & Storytelling

· Document field experiences through:

o Photography

o Blogs

o Video storytelling

· Share impact stories and community voices

👑 HEAD OF SOCIAL MEDIA: Lead the Digital Revolution for the Black Panthers!

Club: Kenningwell United Women’s Football Club (KUWFC) – Home of the Black Panthers
Location: Remote / South London 
Commitment: 4–5 hours per week (Highly flexible, shaped entirely around your schedule)
Role Type: Voluntary Leadership / Director Level Portfolio Builder

🔥 THE MISSION: STEP INTO THE DUGOUT. TAKE THE REINS.

Women’s football is no longer the future—it is the present. At Kenningwell United WFC, we are building something historic. We are the Black Panthers: a fierce, competitive, and deeply inclusive football family battling in the Greater London Women’s Football League. Our First Team and Development squads are tearing up the pitch. Our community programs are changing lives across South London.

The story is epic. The ambition is massive. Now, we need the mastermind to engineer how the world sees it.

We are not looking for someone to just hit "publish" on basic match scores. We are seeking a Head of Social Media. A digital commander. A strategic visionary who wants to take full ownership of a sports brand, lead a creative narrative, and put the Black Panthers on the global digital map.

If you are looking for a leadership role where you have 100% creative control to build an empire, inspire a community, and showcase your strategic genius, this is your throne.

📋 THE PLAYBOOK: YOUR LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

As the Head of Social Media, you will sit at the very heart of the club’s off-pitch operations, working directly with the board, management, and media team to shape our voice:

• 🎯 Brand Architecture: Define and execute the overarching digital strategy and aesthetic for Kenningwell United WFC across Instagram, TikTok, X, and Facebook.
• 🧠 Content Direction: Oversee the content calendar, ensuring high-octane match-day coverage, engaging player profiles, behind-the-scenes narratives, and community spotlights are perfectly timed.
• 👥 Team Mentorship: Lead, inspire, and collaborate with junior content creators and match-day volunteers, helping them sharpen their skills and execute your vision.
• 📈 Growth & Analytics: Track our digital footprint, analyze engagement metrics, and pivot strategies to continuously expand our reach and fan loyalty.
• ⚡ Crisis & PR Management: Serve as the guardian of the Panther brand, ensuring all output aligns with our core values of equality, empowerment, and community spirit.
• 🤝 Commercial Alignment: Partner with the sponsorship and events teams to create high-value, creative digital campaigns for our club partners and holiday sessions.

⚡️ THE PROFILE: WHO YOU ARE

This is a high-impact role requiring a blend of creativity, strategic thinking, and leadership. You are:

• 🗺️ A Strategic Thinker: You look at social media as a chess board. You know how to build a narrative over weeks and months, not just day-to-day.
• 📣 An Experienced Communicator: You possess a strong command of digital marketing, social media trends, and audience behavior.
• 🖤 A Champion for Women's Sport: You are genuinely fired up about the growth of women's football. You understand its unique culture and want to amplify it.
• 👑 An Inspiring Leader: You love collaborating, giving constructive feedback, and helping a team pull together toward a massive goal.
• ⏰ Organized & Reliable: You can dedicate 4–5 hours a week to steer the ship, maintaining consistent communication with the club board.

🎁 THE PERKS: WHAT WE OFFER YOU

We know your time and expertise are valuable. In exchange for your leadership, we offer a massive platform to supercharge your career or personal goals:

• 🎨 Absolute Creative Sovereignty: No corporate red tape or rigid hierarchies. If you have a bold idea, you have the green light to execute it. This is your sandbox.
• 💼 Director-Level CV Rocket Fuel: Step into future job interviews with proven experience as a Head of Department for an established football club. You will have real metrics, team leadership experience, and strategy documents to show off.
• 🎟️ The Ultimate Match-Day VIP Experience: Full, unrestricted pitch-side and dugout access on match days. Be a recognized, core part of the inner match-day squad.
• 👔 Elite Executive Reference: Receive a highly detailed, executive-level letter of recommendation from the Club Board and Chairman to propel you into senior roles in sports, media, or marketing.
• 🐾 The Panther Legacy: Become a cornerstone of a club that is actively changing the landscape of local grassroots football for girls and women in South London.

🐾 READY TO LEAD THE HUNT?

Take charge of the narrative. Help the Black Panthers rule the digital jungle!

To apply for this leadership position,  . Please include a brief summary of your background,, and a short note outlining your initial vision for the Black Panthers' social media presence.

Kenningwell United WFC proudly welcomes and celebrates leaders from all backgrounds. Come help us grow the game for every single girl and woman in South London!