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Principal Recruitment Consultant – Fundraising Specialist

Are you a seasoned recruitment professional with a passion for making a difference? Do you have a proven track record of building successful recruitment desks and driving business growth? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

We are seeking an experienced Principle Recruitment Consultant to join our expanding team in a role focused on new business development within Fundraising. You’ll have the autonomy to grow your own client base and shape a rewarding career in a supportive and flexible environment.

Position: Principal Recruitment Consultant – Fundraising Specialist
Location: Remote, with occasional travel to Buckinghamshire
Salary: Circa £35,000 - £45,000 basic, plus uncapped bonus/commission
Hours: Full-time 35 hours per week, 9 – 4:30pm Monday to Friday

Contract: Permanent

We are a specialist charity recruitment consultancy dedicated to connecting exceptional talent with inspiring non-profit organisations. With a strong reputation in the sector, we are expanding our team to include a Principal Recruitment Consultant specialising in fundraising recruitment.

About the Role
As a Principal Recruitment Consultant, you will take the lead in developing and growing our fundraising recruitment function. This is a 360 recruitment role with a strong focus on business development, relationship building, and delivering excellent service to both clients and candidates.

Key responsibilities include:

• Business Development: Proactively identifying and engaging with new clients within the charity sector to build long-lasting partnerships.
• Desk Building: Establishing and growing a specialist fundraising recruitment desk, becoming the go-to expert for fundraising talent.
• Candidate Sourcing: Using innovative sourcing techniques to attract high-calibre fundraising professionals.
• Client Management: Managing the end-to-end recruitment process, ensuring a seamless experience for clients and candidates alike.
• Market Insight: Staying ahead of industry trends to provide informed advice to clients and candidates.

About You
We are looking for a highly motivated Recruitment Consultant who has a proven track record in business development and is excited by the opportunity to build a client base. Your experience in the recruitment sector, within the Not-for-Profit or charity field, will enable you to quickly develop strong relationships and provide clients with top-tier service.

Key Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience in recruitment within the Charity and Not-For-Profit sector, with a strong focus on new business development and client acquisition.
• Ability to independently build and manage a sales pipeline, from lead generation to deal closure.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• A consultative approach to understanding client needs and matching them with tailored recruitment solutions.
• Self-starter with a results-oriented mindset, eager to achieve and exceed targets.

Why Join Us?

• An exciting opportunity to build your own desk with uncapped earning potential.
• A competitive salary with an uncapped bonus/commission structure (OTE Circa £80k - £90k).
• Remote working flexibility, with occasional travel
• A commitment to professional development, with mentoring and career growth opportunities.
• Opportunity to grow and shape the fundraising recruitment function within a specialist consultancy

If you're passionate about sales, business development, and making a positive impact in the Not-For-Profit sector, we’d love to hear from you!

Other roles you may have experience in could include: Recruitment Consultant, Recruitment Executive, Recruitment Manager, Senior Recruitment Consultant, Charity Recruiter, Fundraising Recruitment, Charity Recruitment, Non-Profit Recruitment, Executive Recruitment, Recruiter.

Please apply by sending a cover letter and CV.
​All applicants must be based in the UK and possess the legal right to work in the country. 

EASST is dedicated to making a difference in the field of road safety and sustainable mobility. Our mission is to save lives and prevent injuries by making road travel safer, greener and more sustainable for future generations. We work to support the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals through innovative international projects that aim to improve road safety standards, promote sustainable transport solutions, and create more inclusive communities through better mobility. Through a vibrant network of local road safety NGOs, we concentrate our efforts in Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, and Central Asia, where road deaths are particularly high and vehicle fleets are growing.

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Project Coordinator to join our dynamic team. This junior position is ideal for a recent university graduate or early career professional looking to work in the charity sector while contributing to meaningful work in road safety, transport, and sustainable development.

This is a remote role, and therefore, we are looking for someone adaptable, initiative-taking, and able to thrive in a supportive virtual work environment with strong problem-solving skills. You should be comfortable communicating and collaborating with team members online, managing your time effectively, and embracing the independence that remote work offers.

The role will require you to be UK-based. It will require occasional travel to London / Kent.  This is likely to be more frequent in the initial stages of the role.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the planning, coordination, and delivery of international road safety and sustainability projects, ensuring timely execution and adherence to objectives.
• Provide administrative support to the project team, including scheduling meetings, maintaining project documentation, and coordinating communication with stakeholders both in the UK and across our countries of operation.
• Prepare and contribute to project reports, summaries, and updates for internal and external stakeholders.
• Providing administrative support for event planning and coordination.
• Support the creation of content for social media, newsletters, and other communication materials according to EASST’s Communications Strategy.
• Collect, organise, and analyse project data to support decision-making and reporting.
• Support engagement with international partners, donors, and beneficiaries, fostering strong and collaborative relationships.

Candidate Specification

• A university degree, preferably in a related field (e.g., transport, public health, communications, social sciences, international relations, geography, or environmental studies).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to create clear, concise, and engaging content.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills, with attention to detail.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office, as a minimum. Familiarity with social media content creation, video editing or web content management systems would be an advantage.
• Experience organising events or project coordination would be desirable.
• An interest in international development, road safety or sustainability with a desire to contribute to meaningful change.
• Sensitivity to work effectively with diverse countries and cultures and a willingness to learn about the geographical regional dynamics.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment and independently when required.

What We Offer

• An opportunity to work on impactful projects in an inclusive environment.
• A chance to make a tangible difference in road safety, sustainable development, and transport initiatives.
• The chance to work with a small, motivated, and experienced team that will support your development and provide opportunities to grow your skills and career.
• Flexible remote working and good holiday and pension allowances.

EASST is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Please apply by sending a cover letter and CV.
 

About us

Founded in 1951, the Refugee Council exists to support people who come to the UK in need of safety and speak out for compassion, fairness and kindness. We achieve this by providing expert advice and casework, building the capacity of refugee community organisations, and working with allies across society to change government policy.

Our vision for refugees to be welcome to live safe and fulfilling lives contributing to the UK has never been more urgent and needed. Today 27 million refugees and 84 million displaced people around the world need of safety, dignity and welcome. We are determined to secure public and government support for safe routes for all people seeking safety, and a fair, effective and compassionate refugee protection system.

Business Development at Refugee Council

We operate two main service departments supporting refugees (resettlement, employment, and integration) and people seeking asylum (casework, therapeutic support, and social support for adults and children. We also have a smaller Practice Development team supporting Refugee Community Organisations and frontline practitioners to develop their skills and capacity to meet the needs of people seeking asylum and refugees. Our Business Development team sits within our Fundraising and External Affairs team and works closely with our services directorate.

The purpose of this role is to bolster the resource of our Business Development team in order to build the foundations for statutory income generation for Refugee Council in the immediate term and for the future. The key elements of the role are to:

• Identify the appropriate statutory commissioners to liaise with when presenting our service models. This is a time intensive task that requires research via different platforms and networks (e.g. LinkedIn, web searches, internal colleague contacts, and related market insights).
• Assess feedback and insights following engagement with commissioners, identify patterns and opportunities, and contribute towards Business Development’s funder engagement and fundraising strategy.
• Prepare background documents, such as up-to-date context statements and summaries, for use in proposals, tenders, service models, and related Business Development products. Lead on various administrative tasks to support the function of the Business Development team, such as completing selection questionnaires for competitive tenders.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Research:

• Our Business Development Officer will lead the researching and mapping statutory commissioners, service delivery partners, and providers to produce a clear picture of service delivery landscape, commissioner interests, and commissioning trends to inform business development strategies across our geographical hub areas.
• They will identify appropriate and influential statutory commissioners (via internal colleagues, LinkedIn, online searches, and related sources) for Business Development colleagues to contact. Through their detailed research they will build an in-depth understanding of commissioner roles and remit, interests, and priority areas of work that will help us influence statutory commissioners.
• They will lead on developing and maintaining content-rich, in depth evidence-based summaries on clients’ and commissioners’ evolving needs for use in proposals, tenders, service models, and strategy documents. These summaries will be highly persuasive and enable to team to influence funders. They will be required to analyse complex data and evidence presenting asylum and refugee trends and figures as well as statutory funding available across a range of sources.

Contract: Fixed term until 31/10/2025.

Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week (would be open to part time working of 28 hours for the right candidate).

Location: Negotiable.

For more information on the role and to apply, please visit our website via the apply button.

Closing date: 14 February 2025.

Interviews: 19 - 27 February 2025.

Ensuring that the Refugee Council is an inclusive and accessible place to work is important to us. We want to enable people from different backgrounds to apply and thrive with us. We believe our recruitment process enables that and are also happy to make adjustments on request.

Overview of the Regional Coordinator role and the team

The Regional Coordinator plays a vital role in advancing the mission of Barnabas Aid by building and nurturing relationships with churches, Christian organisations, and individuals. The role aims to raise awareness, prayer, and financial support for the persecuted church, fostering a network of engaged supporters and expanding the organisation’s outreach.

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

Salary (UK): £50,366 plus benefits (Our pay philosophy ensures consistency across locations and salaries. The starting salary for this opportunity plus benefits depends on location of the candidate). 

The role: 

Mary’s Meals International is recruiting for an experienced Head of Safeguarding to join our People & Governance team. In this key role, you will provide strategic leadership and oversight of safeguarding activity across the Mary’s Meals network.

Reporting to the Chief Officer – People & Governance, and working closely with colleagues across the world, you will develop and implement project management plans to ensure our Global Safeguarding Policy is embedded consistently and sustainably across our movement.

As global subject matter expert, you will lead on the development of a global safeguarding strategy and develop our approach to safeguarding in different contexts. You will support, mentor and capacity build a global safeguarding team.  

You will:

· Oversee the development and continual improvement of the global safeguarding policy framework.

· Develop a comprehensive implementation plan to fully embed the safeguarding standards across the global network with a strong emphasis on a high-quality training programme.

· Through direct and matrix management arrangements, lead, coach and capacity build the global safeguarding team and ensure that all activities are consistent and complementary.

· Work with leadership teams globally to develop and embed an organisational culture which is supportive of good safeguarding practice. 

· Continue to embed our survivor centred approach to ensure that care and support is provided to those who have experienced harm.

Required skills and experience:

· Experience of working in a senior safeguarding or child protection position internationally with in-depth and up-to-date knowledge of sector safeguarding best practice.

· Experience of successfully developing and managing change projects and of implementing safeguarding standards globally.

· Ability to work with a high degree of autonomy, demonstrating sound judgement based on evidence, knowledge and understanding.

· Experience of managing and developing a diverse, remote team.

· Experience of conducting and supporting investigations in a survivor centred way.

· Proven leader and influencer, you will bring relevant experience of implementing policies, projects and change.

· Cultural sensitivity, great communication skills and experience of developing productive relationships in a global organisation, up to Board level.

About us:

This is a global role, we are happy for you to work remotely and flexibly, and we are open to part time working patterns. There will be a requirement for travel to countries where Mary’s Meals operates including Kenya, Liberia, Malawi and Zambia.

Mary’s Meals is a global movement supported by people from all walks of life and we are focused on one goal – that every child receives a nutritious daily meal in a place of education. We continue to change the lives of over 2.4 million children who today will receive Mary’s Meals.

We believe in the innate goodness of people, respect the dignity of every human being and family life and believe in good stewardship of the resources entrusted to us. In line with our values, Mary’s Meals is fully committed to a culture of safeguarding.  Mary’s Meals is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work and we expect all the Mary's Meals family to share this commitment and work in the best interest of the communities we serve. Our safe recruitment practices ensure that only those that are committed to our high standards join our movement. This role undertakes regulated work with children, and you will be required to register with the Protected Vulnerable Group Scheme or local equivalent before undertaking your role.

Salary advertised is for UK based candidates, our salary philosophy ensures consistency across locations where Mary’s Meals operates.

This is a fantastic role where your daily work has real impact. Please click Apply to send your CV and a short covering note, highlighting your suitability and motivations in considering this role.

Closing date for applications is Sunday 16th February 2025.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible

Work setting: Remote
Salary: £38,000 FTE
Contract: Permanent, part-time (21 hours per week)
Location: London
 
Are you a people person with a passion for marketing? Enjoy building connections and creating opportunities? Do you enjoy the freedom to work independently and engaging with multiple stakeholders at all levels?
 
TPP are recruiting a Partnerships and Marketing Executive on behalf of our client, a well-established professional membership body.
 
Benefits:

• 23 days' annual leave (pro-rata) your birthday off if it falls on a weekday!
• Health Cash Plan
• Life Assurance
• Income Protection.
• Training budget to support your professional development.

The Role:
 
As a Partnerships and Marketing Executive, you’ll play a key role to strengthening relationships with nearly hundreds of commercial partners, supporters, and sponsors. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to develop creative marketing strategies, support industry events, and drive membership engagement.
 
Main responsibilities:

• Building strong relationships with existing partners.
• Proactively reaching out to new potential partners to promote membership and sponsorship opportunities.
• Supporting marketing campaigns, working with the team to showcase partners and attract new members.
• Managing sponsorships, ensuring key events deliver value to sponsors.
• Organising networking events, attending industry meetups, and identifying potential venues for future activities.
• Collaborating closely with the marketing and events teams to develop engaging initiatives that benefit both partners and members.

Requirements:

• Confident in promoting partnerships and memberships, whether over the phone, via email, or in person.
• A relationship builder who enjoys engaging with a variety of stakeholders.
• Organised, proactive, and comfortable working independently.
• A great communicator who can tailor marketing strategies to different audiences.
• Creative, innovative, and always looking for ways to improve offerings.

If this sounds like the role for you, then we would love to hear back. We are reviewing CVs as and when we are receiving them so, if you are keen to apply, then please do so today!
 
TPP are always keen to speak with candidates looking to work in the sector so if this role isn’t quite right for you, please do check out our website and pop your CV over to us!

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

Recently named Charity of the Year by Just Giving Awards 2022, we’re committed to moving further, faster to accelerate change for everyone affected by a brain tumour. Brain tumours kill more children and adults under 40 in the UK than any other cancer. We know that a cure can’t wait.

The Community Fundraising Team is an integral part of the Charity Fundraising Portfolio, by supporting a diverse range of inspiring supporter led fundraising activities. It is an exciting time to join the Team, as we plan for 25/26.

You will be one our 6 Regional Community Fundraisers, based across the UK. Covering the South & South East region, you will focus on our key audiences of Individuals, Supporter Groups, Community organisations, Regional Corporates & Volunteers. Through the provision of exceptional stewardship & fundraising support, you will engage the community, maximising opportunities to raise funds in the Region. You will make the most of your boundless energy & creativity to inspire our community and will be the regional driving force, ensuring our Supporter Groups continue to thrive, & our annual Community Fundraising Campaigns including, The Big Bake & Twilight Walk Own Walks are a success.

You will be passionate about the Role and in supporting the delivery of our strategic plans and objectives across the Region.

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

You’ll be a talented and highly motivated individual with a proven track record in community fundraising. With a “can do” approach, passion and enthusiasm, you’ll inspire and motivate our supporters. You will work tirelessly to ensure that they receive the best possible experience and see themselves as an integral part of our community. You will be confident in juggling a myriad of competing priorities and work well under pressure to meet deadlines. With exceptional communication skills & the ability to build relationships with a range of stakeholders, you will be creative & agile in your approach in making the most from a fundraising opportunity.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Developing & implementing a Regional Community Fundraising Strategy 25/26.
• Achieving agreed regional fundraising KPIs & contributing to the overall delivery of annual fundraising budgets and targets.
• Recruiting, building and maintaining relationships with the Community across the Region. Aiming to increase their fundraising and encourage their ongoing participation in events and activities. This may be through community fundraising or using our fundraising products or initiatives.
• Recruiting, training and managing a network of regional volunteers who will support activity in the Region.
• Working collaboratively across the wider Charity Team to identify fundraising opportunities & maximise income in the region.
• Keeping our CRM fully up to date with information about our supporters and their activities. Using that data to understand what motivates our supporters in order to provide excellent stewardship.

Civitas Recruitment are delighted to be working with a fantastic, pioneering organisation dedicated to supporting the unique needs of converts to Islam across the UK. The Convert Muslim Foundation aims to provide essential support, resources and training for organisations working with new Muslims. An exciting opportunity exists for a CEO to join the team. As CEO, you will provide visionary leadership to advance the organisation's mission of supporting the convert Muslim community in the UK. The post holder will work closely with the Board of Trustees to shape the charity's future, oversee day-to-day operations and strengthen partnerships with key stakeholders to enhance the overall reach of the foundation and achieve its vision. This is a full-time, 2-year contract, home based within the UK.

Who are we looking for?

Ideal candidates will have experience in a senior leadership role within a charity or community organisation, or the non-profit sector. You will have experience in strategic planning and implementation with a track record of achieving consistent organisational growth. You will have proven ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders including funders, partner organisations and government bodies. You will have good experience in the areas of fundraising, budgeting, and financial resource management as well as excellent interpersonal, communication and advocacy skills. A meaningful understanding of challenges faced by convert Muslims in relation to Islamic faith and traditions is also essential for the role.

If the above role description sounds of interest and you feel like you meet the criteria; please apply immediately or for further information, please contact Syed at Civitas Recruitment for a full JD and informal discussion. Early applications are encouraged as we will be reviewing on a rolling basis.
 

Salary: £44,511 per annum (£43,761 per annum + £750 Homeworking Allowance per annum) + £4,082 London Weighting p.a. (if eligible)

Hours: 35 Hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Location: Homebased anywhere in the UK with some travel required

As a ‘not for profit’ organisation, TACT puts the needs of our children and carers first and look to appoint individuals who are as passionate about fostering as we are. We are a homeworking organisation, and we pride ourselves on our flexible working opportunities, available from day one, an extensive wellbeing programme and our benefits package, all curated to nurture a healthy work life balance for all our employees so they can give an excellent service to our carers and the young people and children we care for.

As a foster care charity, TACT invests all surplus income into services, staff, carers, and child development. This means that we have been able to invest unique projects like TACT Connect, our unique and ground-breaking scheme for TACT care experienced young people and adults,  as well as our expanding Education and Health services. All our activities are built on our commitment to becoming a fully trauma informed organisation, in line with our key values and ethos.

In 2024 TACT became one of the top 5 charities to work for in the UK, placing 5th in the UK Best Companies Work For survey results , and a top 25 mid-sized company to work with across the whole of the UK.   97% of our people feel proud to work with TACT and think that TACT cares about their wellbeing, while 92% of our people would say they “ love working for TACT”.

If you want to be valued as a professional, be appreciated at work and contribute to better outcomes for the children and young people connected with TACT, apply now.

Overall Duties of the Commercial Bid Writer & Fundraiser  will include:

• Taking the lead in identifying, coordinating, and managing tendering opportunities, processes, and contracts for TACT.
• Overseeing the commissioning and contractual tender portfolio, which will involve ensuring high-quality submissions, and maintaining compliance with all relevant procedures.
• Contribute to fundraising efforts by developing and managing grant applications, securing corporate partnerships, and coordinating annual fundraising events.

The main requirements for this role include:

• GCSE grade C or above in Maths and English or equivalent qualification.
• Proven experience in bid and tender writing with a strong track record of successful submissions.
• Experience in fundraising, particularly in grant applications, corporate partnerships, and donor engagement.
• Knowledge of fundraising legislation, regulations and record-keeping.
• An understanding of the children’s social care system.
• Familiarity with trusts, foundations, corporate fundraising, and major donor funding mechanisms.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong research and analytical skills to identify tender and funding opportunities.
• Highly organised, with the ability to track and manage multiple contracts and funding streams.
• Exceptional writing skills with the ability to craft compelling and accurate documentation.
• Competent using MS Office Suite including Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc

 TACT offer an excellent employee benefits package including:

• 31 days paid holiday plus 8 annual bank holidays.
• Flexible working arrangements (including compressed hours, flexibility around core hours, volunteer days policy).
• Family friendly policies.
• Homeworking ‘bundle’ including annual allowance, IT equipment and a loan for home office set up.
• Help@Hand Employee Assistance Programme (including CBT counselling, 24/7 remote GP appointments, physiotherapy, mental health support and second opinions on serious diagnosis).
• An hour a week of live, expert led activities through the Annual Employee wellbeing Programme.
• Menopause Policy and free Menopause Clinician Appointments.
• Stakeholder Pension Scheme (salary sacrifice).
• Fantastic learning and development opportunities for all roles.

The  Commercial Bid Writer & Fundraiser may be homebased within England, Scotland or Wales but will be required to travel to face-to-face meetings, training and team wellbeing events as and when required.

A Standard DBS clearance is required for this role and will be processed by TACT on your behalf.

• Closing Date: Monday, 24th February 2025
• Interview Date: Tuesday,11th March 2025 (via Microsoft Teams)

Safeguarding is everyone’s business and TACT believes that only the people with the right skills and values should work in social work.  As part of TACT’s commitment to safeguarding, we properly examine the skills, experience, qualifications, and values of potential staff in relation to our work with vulnerable young children.  We use rigorous and consistent recruitment approaches to help safeguard TACT’s young people.  All our staff are expected to work in line with TACT’s safeguarding policies.

We reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than advertised if the volume of applications is excessive, you are therefore advised to apply at your earliest convenience.

TACT does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies, nor the fees associated with them.

5Rights is looking for a Youth Engagement expert to support our global network of Youth Ambassadors and ensure the voices of children and young people underpin digital policy. This is a strategic position with significant responsibility and room for growth in a highly dynamic organisation at the cutting edge of international policy debates.​

​About 5Rights​
Working with and for children and young people, 5Rights Foundation exists to ensure a digital world that will serve them today and for future generations. ​
We are a small and dynamic team of senior professionals and experts delivering change in the digital world. We have shifted the narrative and the global agenda through provocative comms campaigns (e.g. Twisted Toys), pioneering research (e.g. Pathways) and award-winning tools (e.g. Child Online Safety Toolkit). We continue to drive real-life change thanks to an outstanding track-record of delivering legislation (e.g. Californian Age Appropriate Design Code), policy and regulatory frameworks (e.g. UNCRC General comment No. 25), and industry standards (e.g. IEEE 2089).​

Role Purpose​​
Key Responsibilities​​

Voice, influence and engagement:​​​

• ​Recruit, coordinate, train and support young people to be part of 5Rights’ Youth Ambassadors Programme, including from groups facing barriers to participation, ensuring a safe and secure environment for all
• Plan and prepare materials, and coordinate delivery of the youth engagement programme from A-Z, with support from other team members as appropriate 
• ​Be the main point of contact for the Youth Ambassadors, as well as for key stakeholders and partners 
• Manage and develop partnerships with youth organisations
• Facilitate Youth Council and agenda-setting
• Facilitate research and consultations in coordination with the Research team
• Compile Youth Voices and support development of outreach, advocacy and communications material
• ​Manage the Youth Voice podcast
• Facilitate youth participation in policy activities and events
• ​Coordinate youth initiative actions​
• Identify opportunities for youth engagement, influence and voice​​

Project development, management and delivery:​

• ​Ensure robust consent, privacy and safeguarding practices are in place
• Design and implement well-being practices for our youth activities
• Where directed, manage and deliver existing projects
• Meet the agreed delivery targets and outcomes for each of your projects
• Gather relevant information for the monitoring and evaluation of projects using a range of tool
• ​Undertake the administrative tasks needed to coordinate 5Rights’ Youth Ambassadors’ activities
• ​Keep accurate records of all sessions and activities undertaken by young people
• Provide regular reports and updates on your work to internal and external audiences
• ​Conduct reporting and evaluation to identify learnings and improve the Youth Engagement Programme​
• dentify and support fundraising for Youth Engagement activities​​

Person specification​

• ​You are excited about making a digital world that young people deserve: you understand that the digital world offers opportunities for young people and want to ensure it is made safer;​​​​​​You are a self-starter and a team player: you are equally confident in taking the initiative, supporting the team, and asking for help.
• You are highly professional: you know the importance of having a structured approach in the planning and delivery of activities and you keep detailed records;
• You are skilled in building relationships: your interpersonal, communication and leadership skills (including humility and self-confidence) build consensus within groups and lasting positive relationships;
• You are a doer: you are proactive, you constantly seek the strategic line between activity and impact, and you enjoy getting stuck into the delivery of impactful work;​
• Your drive is matched by your exceptional organisational skills: You have strong prioritisation and organisation skills to manage various processes and pieces of work in parallel;
• ​You are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion: you believe and act in a way that celebrates and encourages a range of experiences, views and values;​​

ESSENTIAL skills and attributes ​

• ​At least 2 years of prior experience in a similar role
• Demonstrable organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrable data collection and analysis skills to help evaluate project outcomes and inform decision-making.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage and inspire young audiences.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with diverse groups, including youth, stakeholders, and team members; with an awareness of and sensitivity to cultural differences, ensuring inclusive practices in youth engagement activities.
• A creative mindset with the ability to contribute innovative ideas for youth engagement initiatives and podcast content.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and demonstrate flexibility in a dynamic work environment
• A strong commitment to youth advocacy and empowerment
• ​Proficiency in spoken and written English; additional languages are an advantage.​
• Lots of energy and enthusiasm to make real world change!​

DESIRABLE skills and attributes ​

• ​A degree in social sciences, youth work, communication, or a related field.​
• Knowledge of children's rights and the challenges they face in the digital environment. ​

Practical details:
​We are offering an initial six-month, remote contract based in Belgium or the UK, with the possibility of full-time employment following a satisfactory review. The salary is based on a gross annual salary of £25,000 in the UK, or €35,000 (including benefits) in Belgium. Candidates should be prepared to work 38 hours a week, with flexibility to accommodate different time zones. You will receive 25 days annual leave, plus one additional day per year worked. Work equipment including a laptop will be provided.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a written task that will take 1-2 hours, prior to interviews. First-round interviews will be held over Teams.​ 5Rights values diversity, and we strongly encourage and welcome people from ethnic minorities and other groups that are under-represented in civil society organisations to apply for this role. ​

Senior Events Officer

Location: Based out of Head Office, London/Remote – travel to Head Office minimum 2 x month plus travel to events nationally as required.

Salary: £28,000 - £31,500 per annum

We are looking for a Senior Events Officer. This is an exciting new opportunity to join our team.

We are The Forward Trust, the social enterprise with charitable status that empowers people to break the often interlinked cycles of crime and addiction to move forward with their lives. For more than 25 years we have been working with people to build positive and productive lives, whatever their past. We believe that anyone is capable of lasting change. Our services have supported thousands of people to make positive changes and build productive lives with a job, family, friends and a sense of community.

What you will be doing?

The Forward Trust is predominately funded through Government contracts, but our Fundraising team plays a vital, and increasingly important, role in securing funding to support essential activities that go beyond these contracts. We raise £2.3 million per year from a diverse range of sources including events, trusts and foundations, corporate supporters, and individual donors.

Around a third of our workforce are in active recovery and/or have had experience of the criminal justice system. We also have the support of thousands of people who have benefited from our services. That means that we can easily evidence the long-lasting impact of our work.

Events have long been a core part of Forward Trust strategy. Although sitting within the Fundraising Team, this role will have an organisational-wide remit.

You will be delivering events which generate charitable income, steward our donors and supporters, and raise awareness of our work and our cause. Events include (but are not limited to) challenge events, community events, ‘special events’, campaign focused events, and major donor events.

What we are looking for?

As a Senior Events Officer, you will possess the following skills -

• Experience of delivering a wide range of events (including income generating and at least one other)
• Understanding of databases in relation to fundraising (experience of using Salesforce is desirable)
• Understanding the principles of donor engagement, stewardship and cultivation
  Experience of Microsoft Office packages
• Good understanding of the use of social media to promote and recruit for events
• Experience of sticking to budgets and tracking and reporting on income and expenditure for events
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to explain and summarise complex issues
• Experience of working cross-department to organise and deliver events
• Good organisational/planning skills to manage workload

 What we offer

• Training and development opportunities
• Flexible working 
• Simply Health Cashback Scheme (Optional)
• Season Ticket Loan Scheme 
• Cycle to work scheme
• Crisis Loan Scheme
• Electric Car Scheme
• 3 x Wellbeing Days (pro rata'd for part time employees)
• Access to Blue Light Card
• 25 days (rising to 30 with length of service) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays 
• Contributory Pension Scheme – Employer matched contributions of up to 6% in the first two years’ service and up to 9% thereafter 
• Death in Service Payment (2x annual salary) 
• Critical Illness Insurance (subject to qualifying criteria)

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for the Forward Trust, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.

Sands exists to save babies’ lives and ensure that anyone affected by pregnancy loss or baby loss receives the support and care they need.

Tommy's are the largest charity funding research into the causes of miscarriage, stillbirth and premature birth. We also provide information for parents-to-be to help them have a healthy pregnancy and baby

In 2022 the charities Sands and Tommy’s came together to form a Joint Policy Unit. Our shared vision is for a future where fewer babies die, and inequalities in baby loss are eliminated so that everyone can benefit from the best possible outcomes. 

Working together we want to secure policy changes that will reduce rates of miscarriage, stillbirth, pre-term birth and neonatal death, and to work to eliminate inequalities in these outcomes. We will do this by 

• Holding governments across the UK to account on progress, and ensuring that saving babies lives and reducing inequalities is the national policy priority it deserves to be 

• Working to ensure progress is being made to improve the safety of maternity and neonatal services, so that everyone can benefit from best-practice care. 

• Promoting policy change so that new research and evidence leads to improvements in care 

The Data and Evidence Lead is key to helping the policy unit achieve this. You will analyse a range of public data sets and research findings to track progress on governments’ ambitions to reduce the number of babies dying, assess the impact of key initiatives, and identify any gaps. 

We are looking for someone who has considerable experience of data analysis, including the selection and application of research and evaluation methods. You will be a great communicator with the ability to translate insights into clear messages for different audiences (e.g. policymakers, stakeholders, supporters and the public). 

Experience of leading and managing projects of different sizes and complexity is essential for this role, as is a clear understanding of the relationship between research, evidence, policy and practice. 

Additionally, you will need to have a good understanding of the current policy environment as it relates to reducing baby loss, as well as enthusiasm for continued learning and a willingness to adapt to changing circumstances. 

Please note this is a fixed term contract until March 2026 to cover maternity leave.

There are video versions of the information below available to view on our website.

This job is to work as an advisor to Neurodiverse Connection. The person in this job will help us hear from other people with a learning disability. The project is to meet and hear from people who have been in mental health hospitals. We will be finding out about what went well and what could have been better.

We want to make sure that our information, conversations and activities are easy to understand for people with a learning disability. You’ll be helping us to get it right.

Sometimes you will be helping us write questions, sometimes you will be meeting people in hospital to find out about their experience. Sometimes you might come to workshops to help us run them well. We also want your help to think about what people tell us. You will help us tell people what we have found out in a way that is easy to understand.

We really want to hear from some people who don’t often get the chance to say what they think. We will be meeting with some people to do workshops and activities. We will be meeting other people online. You can work with us to help us make this interesting and easy to understand for people with a learning disability.

The work time is not fixed for this job and working days will change across the month. The person will be paid for half a day each week. This will mean that the person might work a full day one week and not work the next week, but that payment will always be the same at the end of each month. We will agree working days and time with the person.

Role Description

• To help us reach and engage people with a learning disability.
• Help us make easy read information.
• Help us write easy read and easy to understand interview questions.
• Help make workshops interesting and easy to understand for people with a learning disability.
• Help people with a learning disability take part in interviews and workshops. These may be online or in-person.
• To represent Neurodiverse Connection nationally, regionally and locally and tell people about the work that we do.
• To work alongside the Neurodiverse Connection team to do high quality work.
• Travel nationally and especially within the areas of Bristol, North Somerset, North East Somerset, South Gloucestershire, Bath, Swindon and Wiltshire is an important part of this job.

Recruitment Details

Recruitment Timeline

• Deadline for applications: Monday 17th February 10am
• Are you invited for interview? Wednesday 19th February
• Date of interviews: Wednesday 26th February
• Have you got the job?: before Wednesday 5th March

How to apply

Stage 1: complete the application form or send us a video answering the questions. It’s ok for a supporter to help you with this.

• You will be asked to enter some of your contact details and details of previous work.
• You will then be asked to answer 3 questions.
• You will also be asked to complete an equity and diversity form. This is optional.

Stage 2: We will invite some people to an online interview. If you get invited, you will be sent the interview questions 5 days before the interview. You can have help from a supporter if you need this.

About Neurodiverse Connection

How we work

Neurodiverse Connection is a new Community Interest Company. We want to support you as an important team member to work on projects that you love and that match your interests and skills. We want you to tell us if there are things we aren’t getting right. We want to help everyone do well and enjoy being at work.

What you can expect from us

It’s part of our mission to be a great place to work and we think this is good for everyone.

We aim to:

• Work to make Neurodiverse Connection an organisation that you enjoy being part of and that supports you to do great work.
• Help you learn by offering training, working with other people, and supervision.
• Listen when we don’t get it right.
• 35 hour working week (pro rata).
• 4% work place pension contribution.
• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata).
• Access to a wellbeing fund.