Advocacy And Information Officer Jobs in BS49 4QY

• ​Salary: £42,479 per annum, rising to £44,716 after 12 months in London (or £38,290 per annum rising to £40,526 after 12 months outside of London).
• Hours: Full-time (35 hours per week) Part time and job share applications are also welcomed.
• Contract: Permanent
• Location: Home based, or office based at Society Building, 8 All Saints Street, London N1, in line with NCVO’s flexible working policy or home working policy.
• ​Closing date: Tuesday 4 March 2025
• Shortlisting date: Wednesday 5 March 2025
• Interviews: Tuesday 11 March 2025

About the role

​From local and national support services to green spaces, sports clubs, museums and the arts, voluntary organisations and volunteers are a vital part of communities across the country. As the membership community for charities and voluntary organisations, NCVO has championed volunteers and the voluntary sector for over a hundred years.

​The main elements of the role:

• ​Design and manage high quality content across NCVO’s digital web products and services that meets user and business needs
• ​Support the creative content manager in delivering our new content strategy
• ​Responsible for our digital content products, overseeing the execution of content review cycles and ensuring a regular flow of high impact, high quality content

NCVO is fully committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in our sector. We want this to be reflected in the diversity of the people who work for us and we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and identities. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups in the voluntary sector and those with diverse, lived experience. As part of our commitment to employing disabled people, all disabled candidates who meet the minimum requirement for all competencies on the person specification will be guaranteed an interview.

​If you have access needs or require reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please let us know. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a pre-interview task and will have one week to complete the exercise. Interview questions will be shared in advance.

Benefits for NCVO employees

​NCVO offers attractive benefits including:

• ​25 days’ annual leave (for full time staff and pro-rata for part-time staff) and office closure between 25 December and 1 January inclusive. After three years' service annual holiday increases to 27 days, and after five years to 30 days, (pro rata for part time staff)
• ​the option to purchase or sell up to five more days each year
• ​five days’ volunteering leave (pro rata for part-time staff)
• ​2.5 extra ‘wellbeing’ days off during the year
• ​enhanced pay for sick/maternity/adoption leave
• ​subsidised gym membership
• ​season ticket loan
• ​flexible working, including opportunities to work from home/off site
• ​monthly homeworking allowance for permanent homeworkers
• ​monthly office worker allowance for those who have to work from the office on a daily basis
• ​generous employer pension contribution of up to 8.5% of salary, into our stakeholder pension scheme (linked to employee contribution)
• ​training and development opportunities.
• ​The opportunity to join Hospital Saturday Fund health cash plan for free at the basic level of cover, or at a reduced rate for other levels of cover
• ​24-hour free and confidential employee assistance programme

​We’re located a short walk from London King’s Cross station in a modern accessible building, overlooking Regent’s canal.

About NCVO

We are the charities charity. For over 100 years, NCVO has stood shoulder to shoulder with communities, championing and celebrating voluntary action.

​Our membership is made up of over 17,000 voluntary organisations across England, from small, grassroots community groups and social enterprises, to large, far-reaching charities.

​We believe that communities are strengthened by voluntary action. We therefore want charities to thrive and be empowered to deliver for people and communities.

​We focus on empowering charities and volunteers by making sure they have the knowledge, tools, and resources they need. We advocate for and with our members, giving voice to those not often heard, and harnessing the collective power of partners to ensure the voluntary sector is valued.  We bring charities together so they can learn, connect, and create greater impact.

​As the voluntary sector and volunteering adapt to new challenges and a changing context, so must NCVO. We are therefore prioritising work to evolve as an organisation to ensure we live our values of ambition, inclusion, openness and collaboration in everything we do internally and externally.

​We have around 80 staff and income of more than £7m per year. With our members at the heart of everything we do, our mission is to unite to champion the remarkable role of charities and volunteers. Because stronger charities make for stronger communities.

​NCVO is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone.

The Veterans’ Foundation, established in 2016, is one of the country’s fastest-growing military charities, with a passion and purpose for improving the lives of those within the armed forces community, by raising funds which are then awarded to organisations that have a real impact on veterans, those currently serving in the armed forces and their families.

To support the organisation on their exciting growth journey, we are seeking a dynamic, creative and innovative individual to step into the role of Chief Executive. You will work closely with a range of stakeholders to build the profile of the organisation, identify and attract new income generating opportunities, and expand our footprint and contributions.

Overview of the Chief Executive Role

Key Responsibilities:

• Working with the Trustees to set, develop and deliver on the strategic priorities of the organisation, focused on increasing their impact and reach.
• Being responsible for overseeing the operational activities of the Veterans Foundation.
• Taking on an ambassadorial role, being the key spokesperson for the organisation, and managing relationships with key external and internal stakeholders such as veterans, donors, Government agencies, and their contractors Bee Ethical.
• Encouraging income generation activity, by cultivating and stewarding relationships with donors, and identifying innovative opportunities to increase funding.
• Overall responsibility for designing, implementing, and evaluating programmes, and services, to ensure they meet the needs of members.
• Providing leadership to the senior management team, encouraging a positive workforce culture, and a high-performing team.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Proven strategic leadership skills, either within the public or private sector.
• Experience of operational management, including budgetary responsibilities, commercial contract management, and the ability to influence, network, and raise the profile of an organisation.
• An empathetic individual, with an understanding of the challenges that veterans may face including wellbeing, mental health, homelessness, and addiction, and a passion for the purpose of Veterans Foundation.
• Previous exposure to fundraising operations, including diversifying income generation streams, developing relationships with potential donors, and raising the profile of the organisation.

Closing date for applications: Thursday 6th March 2025

The role is multi-faceted and fast paced and we’re looking for someone with extensive project manager experience, an interest in and knowledge of social care policy and advocacy,  and the ability to juggle priorities. The role is home based and the job holder is required to represent the Charity at external meetings as required. You need to live within easy reach of London to avoid incurring large travel costs, and ideally have experience of working in adult social care in the UK. This is a varied role which will bring with it opportunities for you to continue to develop your skills, increase your knowledge and network and to work with a passionate and committed small team in a charity which has a focus of supporting care workers. The role is home based and there will be some travel to London for meetings.

IMPORTANT: Please read the Job Descripton and Person Spec carefully before applying. We are not looking for Project Manager experience in the tech or I.T. fields.

• You'll be managing our innovative flagship project, liaising with funders and working with care workers and stakeholders on this high visibility exciting work which has a focus on advocacy and policy.
• As line manager to one direct report, you'd provide supervisory and other support to your team member.
• You would author think and opinion pieces, write press releases and produce articles relating to our projects and advocacy work
• You would represent the CEO and the Charity at external meetings as required
• You'd be responsible for managing spend against budgets, processing payroll and other expenditure using our banking system 
• You'd look for funding from trusts and foundations to help us continue our work and would work collaboratively with your colleagues

What's in it for you?

· Home working most of the time apart from when travelling to meetings and events

· 25 days annual leave

· Working from home allowance

· Mental Health and Wellbeing Employee Assistance Programme

· Flexible working patterns available

· Friendly, supportive and inclusive team culture

Please read the job description/person spec before applying. 

Job Opportunity: Immigration Supervisor

Location: St Pauls Advice Centre, Bristol
Salary: £21,674.40 actual (£36,124 full-time equivalent, NJC 26)
Hours: 21 hours per week (0.6 FTE)
Contract: Permanent
Application Deadline: 10 am, Monday 3rd March 2025

Are you an experienced immigration adviser passionate about social justice? Do you have the skills to lead and support a dedicated team in delivering life-changing immigration advice? St Pauls Advice Centre is looking for an Immigration Supervisor to play a key role in ensuring high-quality, free, and independent immigration advice for our community.

About Us

For over 50 years, St Pauls Advice Centre has been a pillar of support for the people of Bristol. We provide expert guidance on immigration, housing, benefits, and other essential issues—helping individuals and families to navigate complex challenges with dignity and confidence. We are committed to equality, inclusion, and empowering people through specialist legal advice and advocacy.

The Role

As an Immigration Supervisor, you will:

· Lead, support, and supervise immigration advisers and trainees

· Provide specialist immigration advice and casework at OISC Level 2 or higher

· Ensure casework meets high-quality and compliance standards

· Manage a caseload of complex immigration matters, including appeals and advocacy

About You

We’re looking for someone who is:

· OISC Level 2 or higher (or holds an equivalent qualification)

· An experienced immigration adviser with a strong track record in casework

· A supportive leader who can supervise and develop a team

· Passionate about empowering individuals and fighting for social justice

· Highly organised, with excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills

What We Offer

· A supportive and inclusive workplace where your expertise makes a difference

· 30 days annual leave (pro-rata) + extra leave over Christmas

· 5% employer pension contribution

· Support to take OISC exams & register (if applicable)

The opportunity to lead and shape a vital community service

How to Apply

To apply, complete the Personal and Competence application Forms and the Equality and Diversity Form by 10 am, Monday 3rd March 2025.

Job Title: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Responsible to: Board of Trustees
Working Hours: Part-time – 18 hours per week
Salary: £19,656 per annum (£40,950 FTE based on a 37.5-hour week)
Base: Home-based with occasional travel

About Us
Pathfinders Neuromuscular Alliance is a user-led organisation that promotes independence, choice and quality of life for teenagers and adults with muscle-weakening conditions. We empower individuals to take control of their health, access opportunities and contribute to their communities.

Rooted in the social model of disability, our work is driven by collaboration, lived experience, and evidence-based practice. Together, we champion choice, inclusion and better services for our community.

The Opportunity
We are seeking an exceptional and visionary Chief Executive Officer to lead Pathfinders Neuromuscular Alliance. The CEO will be the public face of the organisation, building strong relationships with stakeholders, advocating for the voice of adults with muscle-weakening conditions and driving the organisation’s strategic vision.

This is a unique leadership opportunity for someone with lived experience of muscle-weakening conditions to shape the future of a dynamic and impactful organisation. You will ensure the charity’s sustainability, provide operational oversight and work collaboratively with the Board of Trustees, staff and beneficiaries to meet the priorities of our community.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver and implement the strategic vision of the organisation.

• Represent Pathfinders as its public face, advocating for the needs and voices of adults with muscle-weakening conditions in public, media, and campaign spaces.

• Build partnerships and networks across sectors, fostering collaboration to support our mission.

• Work with trustees to oversee governance, ensure statutory compliance and risk management - building a culture of open communication with the trustees. 

• Build teamwork and co-operation within the Charities Management Team

• Manage an appropriate risk management policy and ensure all policies are relevant and up to date.

• Oversee fundraising initiatives to secure sustainable income, working across diverse funding streams.

• Manage organisational finances, including budget preparation, financial oversight, and reporting to the Board and funding bodies.

• Be responsible for budgeting and oversee payroll, HR and contracts.

• Be able to manage projects and add extra project delivery capacity when needed.

• Foster a positive and inclusive culture among staff and volunteers, ensuring alignment with Pathfinders’ mission and values.

 

Person Specification

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Lived experience of muscle-weakening conditions

• CEO experience, or equivalent within a large organisation

• Experience of successfully working with Boards in order to ensure the current and future success of the organisation

• Strong financial management skills, including budgeting, reporting and risk assessment.

• Experience in fundraising, securing income from a range of sources (e.g., trusts, corporate sponsors, and community support).

• Knowledge of charity governance, safeguarding, data protection and compliance requirements.

• Excellent communication skills, with experience of building relationships with stakeholders and engaging with diverse audiences.

• Understanding of human resources and personnel management.

Desirable Attributes:

• Confidence in public speaking and in writing, with the ability to represent the organisation in high-profile spaces.

• Strategic thinking with the ability to identify trends and opportunities to advance the charity’s mission.

• Empathy, adaptability and a collaborative approach to leadership.

• Proficiency in IT tools and financial software.

Our Values:
Pathfinders Neuromuscular Alliance is built on the principles of:

• Enabling and encouraging independence.

• Being user-led and collaborative.

• Rooted in the social model of disability.

• Valuing shared lived experiences.

What We Offer

• A unique leadership opportunity within a values-driven, user-led organization.

• Flexible, home-based working arrangements.

• The chance to make a significant impact on the lives of individuals with muscle-weakening conditions.

How to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your lived experience, leadership skills and vision for the role. Applications close on Tuesday 11th March at 6pm.

Business & Human Rights Resource Centre seeks a highly skilled and motivated Development Officer with a strong background in grant writing. The ideal candidate will have exceptional English language communication skills, a keen eye for detail, and a proven track record in supporting teams to secure funding for mission-driven organisations. The successful candidate will play a critical role in helping our organisation grow by crafting compelling donor communication (including reports and applications), identifying new funding opportunities from across the European private funding community, and building relationships internally and externally.

Reports to: Deputy Director/Director of Development   

Salary:  GBP 34,000 – 37,000, commensurate with experience and adjusted according to location (the range is aligned to London cost of living; if based in another location, the range will be adjusted accordingly)   

Closing date: 7 March 2025. Interviews and written exercise will be conducted in March, with the view of having the successful candidate in place in April or May (with flexibility). 

Location: UK or EU (UK or Germany preferred). We are a predominately remote organisation, with offices in London, Berlin, New York City and Colombia. Candidates with outstanding qualifications or experience and based in the US/Canada (ET only) will be considered.

Contract type: Full time (35 hours/week) 

Annual leave: 24 days/year   

Start: April or May, with some flexibility. 

  

About the organization   

Business & Human Rights Resource Centre works with diverse allies and partners to put human rights at the core of companies’ business models and end abuse; to support communities and workers in securing their rights and accountability for corporate abuse; and to encourage governments to create the right regulation and incentives to uphold human rights in business. We are a global organization rooted in five continental regions, comprised of a Global Team of 80. Global Team members work with a rich network of human rights advocates in ten languages, and place strong emphasis on our alliances with grassroots organisations facing often profound inequalities of power in protecting their rights. The efforts inform our ability to influence responsible business, investors, and governments for transformative change.    

Our work covers the full range of human rights in business, with particular focus on four priority programmes: just energy transition and natural resources; accountable digital technologies; civic freedoms and human rights defenders; and workers’ rights in global supply chains. These are strengthened by cross cutting themes: corporate legal accountability and racial & gender justice.   

About the position   

This position is ideal for an experienced grant writer who is interested in being a member of our growing and dynamic Development Team (4.5 FTE) that raises about £5 million annually to support the Resource Centre’s work with partners and allies across the world. You will work closely with an experienced team of fundraising and MEAL specialists, based on five continents, to ensure the highest quality products for our private and public funder audiences (foundations, multilateral and government agencies, and individuals in all regions.) The successful candidate will also work with Global Team members to support efforts to grow our funding base from private foundations across Europe. 
   

Key Responsibilities   

WRITING

• Build strong working relationships with teams across the organisation to gather information and collaboratively shape donor materials, including but not limited to: Executive Director’s updates, letters of inquiry, case for support, formal applications, funding reports, individual appeals, and Annual Impact Report.
• Develop, edit, and submit high-quality written and digital applications that clearly articulate BHRRC's mission, vision and impact (and/or that of BHRRC’s specific priority programmes) to foundations, and relevant government agencies, building a compelling case for funders to support BHRRC. 
• Demonstrate appetite for learning BHRRC’s core advocacy objectives and approaches, and their evolution, in order to be able to contribute substantively to proposal development.
• Lead the generation of funding reports, in partnership with Development Team members and international and regional programme teams, to ensure funder requirements are met.
• Use our CRM database (Salesforce) to manage calendar for grant submissions, renewals, and reporting to ensure Development Team is on track and deadlines are met.
• Track and report on the success of funding applications, providing regular updates to the Senior Management Team. 

RESEARCH & FUNDRAISING 

• Research, identify, and evaluate new funding opportunities throughout the EU  and analyse funding requirements, eligibility, and fit with BHRRC’s mission and strategic goals. Present recommendations for approaching strong prospects to the Senior Management Team. 
• Maintain a comprehensive database of European funding prospects/opportunities.
• Collaborate with the Deputy Director/Director of Development and the Europe Development Manager to design and implement a strategic fundraising plan for the EU, focused on expanding institutional support for BHRRC.
• Build and maintain relationships with select EU funders, ensuring proper stewardship and communication.
• Monitor trends in European philanthropy that may influence BHRRC’s approach to institutional fundraising, and keep informed of emerging opportunities. 

ORGANISATIONAL

• Work with Development and Communications Teams to ensure all organisational documents used for fundraising are updated. Suggest and create new materials.
• Assist in developing and maintaining a shared system of information management for programmes and organisational data used in funding reports.
• Participate in the development of BHRRC’s fundraising strategies, and organisational policies and guidelines related to fundraising.
• Pursue ongoing professional development through a collaborative goal-setting process, which provides opportunities for both reflection and forward planning. 

Essential skills and experience   

• 3+ years of foundation/government fundraising experience, with an emphasis on grant writing.
• Exceptional writing skills and demonstrated ability to develop original proposals, reports, and other donor correspondence. Strong ability to express ideas clearly both in written and oral communications.
• Able to work efficiently and methodically to support achievement of deliverables; strong prioritization skills; self-motivated and organised; and comfortable working independently within agreed framework while maintaining communication with a global team in different time zones and geographies.
• Experience collaborating with culturally diverse teams with the ability to effectively lead and manage projects as well as harness team creativity.
• Strong research skills, with the ability to identify appropriate grant sources.
• Highly-developed project management skills and ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks as needed based on deadlines and workflow.
• The ability to grasp, analyse, summarise, and present complex information coherently to external audiences is required.
• Experience thinking critically about impact is required. 
• Strong commitment to human rights, and to the mission and values of the Resource Centre. An understanding of business and human rights issues in a global context is a plus.
• Proficiency using Office 365 (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams and SharePoint).  Familiarity with fundraising software or CRM tools.
• Bachelor’s Degree

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

• Stationary works station: The employee must be able to remain in a stationary sitting position for up to 7 hours a day with appropriate breaks.
• Manual dexterity: The role requires the frequent use of hands for typing, writing, and handling office equipment.
• Remote working: Ability to manage remote work independently, demonstrating self-motivation and effective prioritization skills.
• Visual acuity: The employee must have the visual ability to perform extensive computer work for long periods, including reading and analysing data on a computer screen.
• Communication: The role requires the ability to communicate clearly and effectively in both written and verbal forms. 

The Business & Human Rights Resource Centre is a diverse, global team. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone regardless of their background. We acknowledge that people from certain backgrounds are under-represented in this area of work and seek to directly address that through our hiring practices. We particularly encourage applications from women, BAME applicants, people with disabilities, and people who identify as LGBTQI+ or Indigenous.

  

Recruitment process: Interviews and written exercise will be conducted in the last week of March, with the view of having the successful candidate in place in April or May (with flexibility). More details: 

The first interview will be conducted virtually via MS teams and includes one hour for the interview and one hour for a short written exercise. If you are selected for a second-round interview you will also be asked to provide a professional writing sample. Depending on your location, the second interview may be conducted in person. We will ask if we may consult your references after the second interview.

Job summary

Malaria No More UK is looking to appoint a Head of Strategy & Policy to cover a period of maternity leave starting from end April 2025.  This an exciting role that sits at the heart of the organisation and will join at a crucial time in the malaria fight with the Global Fund’s 8th replenishment taking place later this year. The role works across both our UK and International campaign streams, leading the execution and development of research, building strong evidence-based arguments, supporting with integrated advocacy and communications campaign strategies that deliver on the impact as set out in MNMUK’s strategy and providing relevant and up to date expertise on the global health and malaria policy landscape.

The role leads and oversees the implementation of MNMUK’s ‘integrated’ campaigning approach ensuring that MNMUK’s campaigning is built on political opportunity, is technically relevant and is driven by the right evidence and audience insights to engage target public audiences and political leaders behind the malaria fight. The role reports directly to the Executive Director of Advocacy & Strategy and manages a Policy Officer in support of this vital work.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with significant experience of working in a relevant policy or strategy role to deliver change.

Core work will include:

· Lead the effective delivery and execution of our international research project- managing the research consultant and working closely with the international workstream, the media team and external partners to deliver impactful research for advocacy and media in support of the Global fund’s 8th replenishment (May to September 2025)

· Oversee and support the Policy Officer to deliver our UK science report, research and media outputs ahead of the UK’s spending review (May-June 2025)

· Support the International workstream to develop the Change the Story campaign, ensuring effective integrated campaign strategies and plans and implementation of the monitoring and evaluation framework (ongoing)

· Support the development of our science and innovation stream of work across both the UK and International campaign workstreams- develop detailed knowledge on the malaria innovation pipeline and maintain and build new science relationships and partnerships (ongoing)

· Work closely with the other Heads and the Chief of Staff to develop MNMUK’s 2026 plans, ensuring they are aligned with MNMUK’s strategic objectives and focussed on achieving impact (August-December 2025)

· Generate new research ideas and develop proposals for reports and media outputs in 2026 (November 2025 to May 2026)

· Support the Philanthropy and Partnerships team in developing key grant proposals and strategic partnerships (ongoing)

Key responsibilities include:

• To lead MNMUK’s research and evidence work, ensuring that the organisation’s decision making and campaigning are informed by the best available evidence.
• To support the UK and International campaign teams to develop strategy, key arguments and narratives and ensure they are coordinated, effective and delivering on organisational impact objectives.

· To ensure oversight of cross organisational support on messaging and use of accurate, up-to-date terminology and statistics.

• To lead the ongoing development and implementation of MNMUK’s five-year strategy and Theory of Change, providing challenge and practical support for the planning, long-term development and effective delivery of MNMUK’s strategic objectives.  
• To ensure MNMUK’s strategy is agile, remains politically and technically relevant and is informed by the right audience insights.
• To play a key role in developing the content needed to deliver supportive news coverage, working closely with the media team.
• Maintaining and strengthening relationships with key strategic external partners and institutions.
• Positioning Malaria No More UK/malaria in key global health trends/debates/platforms.
• Line Management of the Policy Officer.
• Occasional travel may be required to Africa and/ or Europe, sometimes at short notice.

Qualifications, skills and experience

Essential

· Strong and significant advocacy experience/ability to demonstrate both strong policy analysis skills and political acumen

· Excellent understanding of UK and donor market political contexts

· Strong team working approach

· Significant experience supporting the development of impactful news media products

· Evidence of successful relationship building and partnership working

· Experience of dealing with multinational/ global partners and stakeholders

· Experience of commissioning and managing research

· Strong quantitative and qualitative data analysis skills

· Strong copywriting skills – able to translate complex content into language the public and media can be motivated by

· Understanding of key international development issues and debates

· Ability to travel, potentially at short notice

Desirable

· Experience of global health (ideally malaria) policy analysis and/or advocacy

· Good line management experience

· Understanding of African country contexts

· Academic background in International Development / Global Health / Malaria or a related field.

MNMUK recognises the value of a team in which people from diverse backgrounds are able to introduce fresh ideas and contribute to delivering our mission to make Malaria No More.

Candidates from historically marginalised or underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

This job description is not exhaustive and may be amended over time in consultation with the Director

Staff benefits include:

· 10% employer pension contributions

· 28 days’ annual leave plus national holidays for the country of residence

· Private Health Insurance may be available for non-UK residents depending on country of residence

· Professional training & qualification subsidy

Details

Salary:  GBP 34,000 – 38,000, commensurate with experience and adjusted according to location (the range is aligned to London cost of living; if based in another location, the range will be adjusted accordingly)   

Closing date: 7 March 2025. Interviews and written exercise will be conducted in March, with the view of having the successful candidate in place in April or May (with flexibility). 

Location: Worldwide. working remotely, also with the possibility to work from our offices in London, New York or Berlin  

Contract type: Full time (35 hours/week) 

Closing date: 7 March 2025

About the organization

Business & Human Rights Resource Centre works with diverse allies and partners to put human rights at the core of companies’ business models and end abuse; to support communities and workers in securing their rights and accountability for corporate abuse; and to encourage governments to create the right regulation and incentives to uphold human rights in business. We are a global organization rooted in five continental regions, comprised of a Global Team of 80. Global Team members work with a rich network of human rights advocates in ten languages, and place strong emphasis on our alliances with grassroots organisations facing often profound inequalities of power in protecting their rights. The efforts inform our ability to influence responsible business, investors, and governments for transformative change.    

Our work covers the full range of human rights in business, with particular focus on four priority programmes: just energy transition and natural resources; accountable digital technologies; civic freedoms and human rights defenders; and workers’ rights in global supply chains. These are strengthened by cross cutting themes: corporate legal accountability and racial & gender justice.   

About the position

Business & Human Rights Resource Centre, an international non-profit organisation tracking the human rights impacts of more than 10,000 companies worldwide, is seeking a Social Media and Digital Content Officer to join our global team.

The successful candidate will be a creative, digital native social media expert who can help to take our social media content to the next level, helping us to reach and influence our most important audiences.

They will be comfortable devising social media content ideas, designing creative assets, writing sharp, engaging social media copy, and helping colleagues around the world to grow their own social media presence.

The position will also play an important role in the success of our digital platform, which is central to everything the organisation does, both creating content and facilitating content creation by colleagues from across our global team.

This role will join the busy and collegiate central Communications Team, as well as working with project team colleagues to help most effectively communicate our research, analysis and key findings on social channels, supporting and amplifying the efforts of our partners on the ground driving respect for human rights in business and fighting to achieve justice and remedies for victims of corporate abuse.  

   

Key Responsibilities

Social media (approx. two thirds of role): 

• Social media content: Manage the day-to-day social media comms production and planning, including planning calendars, scheduling and posting 
• Asset creation: Design and create compelling social-first assets and copy for channels including LinkedIn, X and Bluesky 
• Regional support: Support regional teams in strengthening their own social media content, outreach and engagement, including our Spanish-language channels (candidates are not expected to be Spanish speakers).  
• Channel growth: Lead on growing follower numbers and engagement levels for our social media accounts 
• Social media strategy: Support Head of Comms on updating and executing the social media elements of the new communications strategy. 
• Digital advertising: assisting the Head of Comms on the rollout of digital advertising campaigns.  

Monitoring and evaluation: 

• KPIs and evaluation: Lead on monitoring and evaluating our social media performance and KPIs. 
• Monitoring: Monitoring online conversation for mentions of BHRRC and opportunities for the organisation to react to breaking situations and stories, working with our Media Officer.   

Website (approx. one third of role):  

• Training and content creation: Becoming a website “super user”, creating content for our website, and leading on support and training for team members on how to add front-end content on the site. 
• Digital-first events: Support on the rollout of digital-first events, including leading on logistics and communications for our flagship Mary Robinson series.  

  

Key competencies and attributes 

Essential:

Experience: At least three years’ experience in a social media-focused role, with a strong preference for experience working as part of an international team or on international issues and campaigns.

A digital native, who understands how to create compelling content that is social-first in nature.

A track record of developing impactful social media and digital communications content, preferably in the campaigning, policy, advocacy or not-for-profit spaces.

Communications: Excellent understanding of how strategic digital communications can work alongside research and advocacy approaches to achieve change.

Proven ability to communicate complex and sensitive information in an impactful way; understanding of how to tailor content to different audiences, contexts and channels online. 

Global focus: This role has a strong regional/international remit and international working experience is strongly preferred.  

Content creation: Experience in creating graphic content (in Canva or another graphics program). Experience in creating or editing video content would be an advantage, but is not essential.

Writing for social and the web: Must be able to condense complex information into compelling social-first copy that drives users to meaningful action, and to translate copy into website-appropriate, SEO friendly online copy.

Website content: Experience with website CMS such as Wagtail, Drupal, Wordpress, and creating web pages/content for websites.

Supporting staff: Enthusiasm for supporting colleagues develop compelling digital communications. Experience supporting staff through training or coaching desirable.

Team player: Experience of, and commitment to, working in high-performing teams which are highly collaborative and focused on outcomes. Willingness to provide cover for team members - including occasional, infrequent out of hours work - and share admin jobs. Experience of working with colleagues remotely, and in multicultural and diverse cultures and working environments also desirable. 

Desirable: 

Digital analytics and other tools: Comfortable using tools such as Google Analytics and on-board social media analytics in e.g. LinkedIn to monitor, evaluate and report on content performance. Experience in using social media scheduling tools is a bonus.

Knowledge of human rights issues: A strong interest in international issues and familiarity with social justice issues desirable. 

Languages: Must have exceptional spoken and written English. Additional language(s) desirable (Arabic/ Chinese/ French/ German/ Japanese/ Korean/ Portuguese/ Spanish).

Travel: There may be occasional international travel for information gathering, communications and/or representation. 

The Business & Human Rights Resource Centre is a diverse, global team. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone regardless of their background. We acknowledge that people from certain backgrounds are under-represented in this area of work and seek to directly address that through our hiring practices. We particularly encourage applications from women, BAME applicants, people with disabilities, and people who identify as LGBTQI+ or Indigenous.

Job Title: Senior Media and Communications Officer

Contract: Fixed Term Maternity Cover until 1st April 2026

Salary: £32,000 FTE

Working Hours: 35 Hours per week

Location: Remote

 

About the Role

As the Senior Media & Communications Officer, you’ll lead on storytelling, media engagement and campaigns that support parents through pregnancy, birth and early parenthood.

You will:

· Spot and jump on media opportunities: Monitor news and trends, draft timely and impactful responses to the big issues affecting parents and maternity services in collaboration with NCT’s subject experts.

· Creative storytelling: Source inspiring stories from parents, volunteers and practitioners and showcase how our services empower and support people through pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood.

· Lead on PR campaigns to drive awareness of our charity’s work: Develop communication plans to grow awareness of NCT’s support, services, and campaigns, leading on the consumer PR for charity fundraising moments, such as NCT’s Winter Appeal, and in line with our For Every Parent strategy.

· Manage media relationships: Cultivate connections with journalists, ensuring NCT remains a trusted source for expert comment on maternity and parenting issues.

As Senior Media and Communications Officer, you will be a part of NCT’s Communications and Campaigns team, which brings together NCT’s campaigning, policy, media, parent and pregnancy information as well as our internal engagement team. You’ll also work collaboratively across the charity, including with subject matter experts including NCT Practitioners and our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Lead, as well as being the day-to-day point of contact with NCT’s PR Agency.

The job will involve some out-of-hours work including providing an effective on-call service for the media. There may also be occasional travel a few times a year.

Why join us?

NCT is the UK’s leading charity for parents, supporting them through pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood. We are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion, ensuring that everyone can thrive and feel empowered in their roles.

If you’re ready to make a difference and help shape the future of our services, we’d love to hear from you!

We welcome and actively encourage applications from all candidates including those from under-represented groups within NCT such as individuals from Black, Asian or minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQI+ people and people with a disability.

The welfare and safety of individuals is at the heart of everything that we do. NCT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Closing Date: 3rd March 2025

Would you like to join RBL’s influential Campaigns, Policy and Research team? Would you like to to champion and advocate for the interests of the Armed Forces community?

We are looking for a Policy Officer to join our busy team, specialising in Health and Care policy.

This role will see you working to influence the policy landscape, and develop evidence-based policy positions, on issues concerning the Armed Forces community, with regards to health and wellbeing; social care; and loneliness and social isolation.

Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.

Reporting to the Policy Manager, key responsibilities will include:

- Monitor the policy landscape and upcoming policy development across the health and care portfolio, within central, local, and devolved government
- Track and analyse changes in needs, priorities, and concerns of the armed forces community, support available, and government policy development across the health and care portfolio
- Use qualitative and quantitative research, policy analysis and lived experience to develop robust, evidence-based policy positions and proposals that can deliver better outcomes for the Armed Forces community
- Identify, establish, and maintain an impactful network of key policy stakeholders across the charity sector, national, local, and devolved government
- Work closely and effectively with colleagues in Public Affairs and Campaigns, to ensure RBL continues to be leading partner in facilitating policy change, through influencing policy professionals, parliamentarians, and senior civil servants

Here at RBL, we aim to support our people and their wellbeing, with a package including generous paid holiday allowance and pension scheme contributions, and a range of optional benefits and discounts.

You will be contracted to your home address, and you will perform most of your work remotely there using our collaboration tools to work with colleagues, with occasional travel (incl. for monthly team meetings) to our London Head Office hub.

Should you wish to explore a hybrid London working contract (to include an additional London Supplement to salary), this can be discussed at interview stage.

For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert.

RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.

Interview Date(s):      Week commencing 10th March

Interviews will be held virtually to include a panel interview and a short assessment/presentation, details of which to be shared within interview invitation

We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

We seek a leader with a strong Christian faith and a passion for supporting children with disabilities in China to lead our UK operations.

Location: Flexible with the option to be home based. The role can be tailored to be full-time or part-time.

Applications close at 9 a.m. Monday 10th March.

Who we are.

International China Concern (ICC) is an international organisation with six offices worldwide dedicated to changing lives by bringing love, hope, and opportunity to China’s most vulnerable children with disabilities.

For over 30 years ICC has provided care for children and young adults with disabilities whether they are living with their family, in a group or are journeying into adulthood. Through our programmes, such as the Family Partners Programme to support families raising a child with a disability to support children with disabilities in welfare centres, to assisting young adults in developing life skills, exploring vocations and receiving job training, we provide compassionate and innovative support and services to impact the lives of China’s most vulnerable children.

International China Concern UK is now looking for its next Executive Director who will play a vital role in supporting ICC’s work in China.

About the role.

As our next Executive Director, you will play a key role in driving ICC UK’s strategic direction in alignment with ICC International’s global vision. With a focus on developing and executing fundraising strategies, you will bring skills in developing innovative and impactful fundraising campaigns and the ability to strengthen and foster long-standing relationships with individual donors, churches, corporations and foundations. We are also seeking someone with the confidence and credibility to represent ICC at high-level events and speaking engagements.

By partnering with the UK board and engaging with our international network, you will have the scope to shape and develop our next UK strategy and future fundraising activity.

As a Christian-based organisation, you will bring a strong Christian faith, a passion for our work in China, and an alignment with our mission to ensure every child with a disability in China is embraced by love, fuelled by hope and empowered with life-changing opportunities.

Please click 'Apply via website’ to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you can find full details of the job description and register your interest to apply.

Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Monday 10th March.

GBV Charter Officer  – Tackling Sexual Violence in Universities (England)

About EmilyTest

EmilyTest is a small but impactful Scottish charity dedicated to tackling gender-based violence (GBV) in education. We work with schools, colleges, and universities, helping them develop effective policies, procedures, and practices in GBV prevention, intervention, and support. Our mission is to ensure every young person can live, work, and study free from the harms of GBV.

The Role

We are seeking a GBV Charter Officer to lead the implementation of our Charter pilot across five universities in England, adapting our successful GBV Charter framework to this educational setting. One element of the pilot will involve adapting the existing framework to meet the new E6 Condition of Registration on addressing sexual violence in higher education.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual with strong project management skills and a deep understanding of sexual violence in university settings. You will work closely with key stakeholders to ensure institutions enhance their policies, procedures, and practices in line with the minimum standards of the GBV Charter.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Coordination: Develop and manage a detailed project plan, setting objectives, timelines, and key milestones.
• Institutional Support: Work closely with pilot universities, providing guidance on GBV prevention, intervention, and support.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong, trusting relationships with university staff, student groups, and external partners.
• Training & Resources: Assist in developing resources that support institutions in meeting the Charter’s minimum standards.
• Monitoring & Reporting: Track progress, write reports, and highlight key learning points from the pilot.
• Best Practice Implementation: Ensure alignment with E6 Condition of Registration and wider sector expectations.
• Awareness & Advocacy: Represent EmilyTest at meetings and relevant events.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong project management skills, including planning, monitoring, and delivering initiatives on time.
• Knowledge of gender-based violence, particularly in higher education settings.
• Ability to work independently, using initiative to problem-solve and adapt to challenges.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a non-judgemental and trauma-informed approach.
• Experience engaging with external partners and stakeholders.
• Ability to handle sensitive or challenging situations with tact and diplomacy.
• Good understanding of confidentiality and GDPR principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Teams).

Desirable Experience

• Direct experience supporting survivors of gender-based violence.
• Understanding of the higher education sector and how sexual violence manifests in universities.
• Experience working on Charter frameworks or accreditation programmes.

Personal Qualities

We’re looking for someone compassionate, organised, resilient, and dedicated - someone who is solution-focused and thrives when facing challenges. If you’re passionate about driving real change in tackling sexual violence in universities, we’d love to hear from you!

Additional Information

• Location: Remote/Hybrid – Initial training will take place in Scotland for one week. Occasional travel to pilot universities in England is required. The role will be remote for candidates based in England, while candidates based in Scotland will work on a hybrid basis, with some time spent in our Glasgow office..
• Contract: 12 months (strong prospect of extension, subject to funding)
• Accountability: Reports to the Training & Project Development Lead, with oversight from the CEO.

Location: To cover the Dorset, Avon and Somerset, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire area

Working pattern: Remote work with frequent travel required. You will be expected to deliver a face-to-face service to clients in their own home or safe meeting place within the South West area.

Deadline for applications: 16th March (we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications)

Interviews to be conducted: Late March

Start date in role: Late April / early May 2025

 Rare opportunity: Help those affected by road crashes and create lasting change with Brake, the renowned road safety charity.

 Who we are: Brake has been supporting victims of road carnage since 1995, and we're on a mission to prevent future collisions. Every 20 minutes, someone is killed or seriously injured on our roads, impacting lives profoundly.

 Join our team: We're expanding our National Road Victim Service and need a dedicated caseworker to join our dynamic, compassionate team. Your role will involve delivering world-class support services to those at their most vulnerable.

 Not your average job: This isn't a 9 to 5. You could play a significant part in rolling out trauma-informed support services nationwide. Make a real difference in the lives of those affected by road crashes.

 What we offer:

- A generous 35 days of annual leave (including bank holidays and 3-day shutdown period between Christmas and New Year, pro-rata for part-time working patterns)

- Birthday day off

- Enhanced sick pay and compassionate leave

- Death in service benefit

- Pension

- Employee Assistance Programme

- A rewarding role with purpose

- Be part of a skilled, friendly team with an engaged Board of Trustees 

Who you are: We need passionate, self-starters with a background in providing high-quality emotional support and advocacy. Your experience in roles within the police, criminal justice, counselling, caseworker or health and social care sectors could make you an ideal candidate.

 Specifically seeking candidates with:

- frontline support service experience

- a full, clean UK driving licence, access to your own transport and are willing to use it for work purposes (we reimburse travelling expenses)

- experience supporting people who have suffered sudden bereavement or working with those with heightened vulnerabilities.

- research and advocacy skills – you will reach out to other organisations to support your cases where required

- competent IT skills for remote work

Join our mission: Your greatest reward will be knowing you've made a positive difference in someone's recovery from psychological trauma.

About us: Brake is passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity. We welcome your application whatever your background or situation. We particularly welcome applications from those who are part of the global majority, the LGBTQIA+ community or disabled. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. We don’t want you to ‘fit’ our culture, we want you to enrich it. So, if you have a passion for making a difference and share in our vision for a world where no one is killed on our roads, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now: If you're up for a new challenge and have the skills, apply now.

Not for traffic offenders: Due to the nature of our work we can't accept applications from traffic offenders. Candidates will be asked to disclose whether they have any unspent points on their licence at interview.

A DBS check is required due to the sensitive nature of our service.

Join us today and be part of the solution! 

Job Title: Quality and Safeguarding Officer
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £28,100
Hours: Full time (36 hours per week). Flexible working options available
Reporting To: Quality Improvement Specialist
Manages: N/a
Location: Remote with occasional travel to the Leicester head office and other locations, where required.

About Home-Start UK

Home-Start is a federated charity consisting of a central national office – Home-Start UK - and 177 geographically dispersed local Home-Start organisations, all working together under the same identity.

We recognise that being a parent has never been easy. Every Home-Start volunteer is trained to work alongside parents to overcome the challenges they are facing. We work with parents to build on their strengths and give them the support that they tell us they need. We offer no judgement – just compassionate, confidential help and expert support. This peer-to-peer support is key to the difference Home-Start makes and often our volunteers have lived experience of the challenges their families are facing themselves.

About The Role

Home-Start UK is looking for a Quality and Safeguarding Officer to support our quality assurance (QA) programme and help ensure high standards of safeguarding practice across our network of Home-Start charities.

As part of our Quality team, you will play a key role in coordinating QA reviews, supporting our QA self-assessment programme, and overseeing policy reviews. You will also help facilitate our Quality Reference Group (QRG), Safeguarding Forum, and Trustee Safeguarding Training.

In this role, you will provide safeguarding support by responding to queries, liaising with Home-Start charities, escalating concerns to a designated safeguarding lead, and promoting best safeguarding practices across the network.

If this sounds like your type of challenge, we’d love to receive your application.

Closing date for applications is Friday 7th March, 5pm.
Interviews will take place virtually on the 18th and 19th March 2025.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

Home-Start UK is committed to Equality of Opportunity and Diversity. We wish to encourage applications from all parts of the community irrespective of gender, race, colour, age, sexual orientation or disability.

Candidates will also be sent the interview questions ahead of their interview so that they may fully prepare. Appointments will be based on merit, following an open and clear selection process.

Home-Start UK, a charitable company limited by guarantee. Company No. 5382181. Charity No. in England and Wales 1108837 and in Scotland SCO39172.

No agencies please.