Employer Supported Volunteering Manager Jobs in Walthamstow, Greater London
Crisis is the national charity for people experiencing homelessness. In 2024 we embarked on our new 10-year strategy for ending homelessness. We know it is not inevitable. We know together we can end it.
It is an exciting time to be joining us at Crisis as we launch our ambitious new 10-year strategy. Our services will be key to helping deliver its aims. We work with thousands of people across England, Scotland, and Wales each year so they can leave homelessness behind for good. We have recently adapted the way our services work to maximise our impact in ending homelessness. We have increased our capacity to work with people one to one and strengthened our ability to support those people facing the most barriers to preventing or ending their homelessness.
Location: Crisis Skylight London, 50 – 52 Commercial Street, London, E1 6LT
You will be able to work from home one day per week in line with Crisis’ Hybrid Working Policy. You will be expected to travel around London on a regular basis to meet with partners and stakeholders. National travel i.e., to other Skylight Centres will be required on occasion.
About the role
Crisis Skylight London has a strong presence in the capital, working to end homelessness and delivering trauma informed services to our members, all underpinned by our commitment to Psychologically Informed Environments and supported by Clinical Psychologists.
We are a dynamic, innovative, and values-led organisation, with the opportunity and flexibility to develop our services to meet the needs of the people we work with. We have just begun to embark on an ambitious, new 10-year Strategy, which will see our services evolve to become hubs, delivering best in class services alongside partners, increasing our influence to see systemic change to end homelessness for the people and places we work.
The Director of Crisis Skylight London will be responsible for leading and developing strategic partnerships across several London Boroughs. This is an exciting opportunity to develop and lead the service into our new 10-year strategy, influencing key local and national political, community and business leaders, partners, and providers to drive forward our strategic priorities all with the aim of ending homelessness. You will play a key role as a decision marker on the Client Services Senior Leadership Team, along with your counterparts in other London Skylights, and from across the different regions of the UK.
About you
We are looking for an experienced, innovative, values driven senior leader from the homelessness, health, safeguarding or associated sectors. You will have experience of building relationships with senior leaders to develop strategic partnerships with the aim of achieving strategic objectives and influencing social change. You will have the motivation, commitment, and vision, able to influence a range of audiences and able to articulate a compelling case for change to key decision makers across London. You will be a leader in your field, with experience of operational delivery, ensuring high quality and safe services to vulnerable adults, with the ability to provide clear leadership to your team. If this is you, we would love to hear from you.
Please see the full Job Pack linked below, for a full list of requirements for this role. We realise that long lists of criteria can be daunting, and you may not want to apply for a role unless you feel 100% qualified. However, if you feel you have relevant examples to answer the screening questions, we encourage you to apply.
We believe diversity is a strength, and our aim is to make sure that Crisis truly reflects the communities we serve. We are actively working towards our organisation being a place where everyone can thrive and make their best contribution to our mission of ending homelessness for good. We know that the more perspectives, voices, and experiences we can bring to this work, the better. We particularly welcome applications from people who have lived experience of homelessness, and people from all marginalised groups, communities, and backgrounds.
Working at Crisis
Our values, Bold, Impactful, Collaborative and Equitable, are at the heart of everything we do as we continue in our mission to end homelessness.
Our staff, members and volunteers are vital to getting the right government policies in place, providing breakthrough services, and building a supportive community. We’ll lead by example to nurture a positive and ambitious workplace guided by ending homelessness.
As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:
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Interest free loans for travel season ticket, cycle to work, and deposit to secure a tenancy.
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Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8.5%
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28 days’ annual leave (pro rata) which increases with service to 31 days and the option to purchase up to 10 additional days leave.
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Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay.
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Flexible working around the core hours 10am-4pm
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Wellbeing Leave to be used flexibly And more! (Full list of benefits available on website)
Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience, and career.
When you join us, you will have the opportunity to join our staff diversity networks, which aim to champion issues across the organisation, enable staff to be their authentic and best selves and contribute to making Crisis a truly diverse organisation.
How do I apply?
Please click on the 'Apply for Job' button below. Our shortlisting process is anonymised as part of our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We do not ask for CVs, instead we ask you complete the work history section and answer the screening questions for us to be able to assess you fairly and objectively. At least two members of staff score all applications.
If you would like to speak to someone about the role or understand more about Crisis and the work that we do, please e-mail Paul Pandolfo, Director of Operations. Contact details can be found on our website.
Closing date: Sunday 6 October 2024 (23:59)
Can I use Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology for my application?
We strongly discourage applicants from using AI technology at any stage of the recruitment process. This is so we can run a fair, transparent process which gives all applicants an equitable chance of success. We want to hear about your own experience and perspectives in your application and if shortlisted, during the interview too.
Interviews are likely to take place on Monday 21st October 2024 at Crisis, 4th Floor Universal House, 88-94 Wentworth Street, London E1 7SA.
Accessibility
We want our recruitment process to be as accessible as possible. If you need us to make an adjustment or provide additional support as you apply for a role, please email our Talent Acquisition team to discuss how we can help.
Registered Charity Numbers: E&W1082947, SC040094
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Background
Chance to Shine is an independent children’s charity. We change young people’s lives through cricket giving them the opportunity to play, learn and develop through the sport. We keep them physically active, teach them vital skills like teamwork, communication and leadership. And above all, they have fun.
Since 2005 our Chance to Shine Schools programme has helped reverse the decline of cricket in state schools with millions of boys and girls in over 13,000 state schools playing and learning through cricket. Chance to Shine Street supports young people in under-served communities to access and benefit from cricket in a free, inclusive, fun and fast-paced tape ball environment.
Purpose of the Role
A key part of Chance to Shine’s Communications department, this role will have help to drive awareness of the charity – communicating our mission, vision and messages to key audiences.
Principal Responsibilities
The Communications Officer will support include the following areas:
- To offer support on a range of diverse projects and events to increase the profile and awareness of Chance to Shine
- To help with the planning, execution and analysis of communications and marketing campaigns throughout the year
- To help manage the Chance to Shine brand internally and externally – including both written and visual brand guidelines
- Supporting the Director of Communications and Digital and the Fundraising team with the activation of corporate and funding partners
- Assisting with media liaison and monitoring including but not limited to:
Ø Managing the media contacts database
Ø Monitoring and organising media coverage
Ø Pitching stories to local print, online and broadcast media
Ø Managing relationships with designated media outlets
- To lead the charity’s application process for internal and external awards
- To help develop the Chance to Shine ambassador scheme; maintaining relationships and organising visits
- Supporting the Director of Communications and Digital in the production of key publications and documentation
- Support public affairs activities, including drafting letters, preparing lobbying documents, sharing information, and raising awareness of the charity
- To drive content and media activations with key partners such as the England and Wales Cricket Board and the Chance to Shine delivery network
- To help carry out any other tasks as required
Key relationships
The job holder will liaise with:
· Chief Executive and the CTS senior management team
· The Chance to Shine delivery network
· National and regional media
· MPs and government
· Ambassadors and player agents
· Agencies and contractors
· Operations, Fundraising, Finance & Resources and Impact & Evaluation teams
Skills, knowledge & personal competencies
The job holder should be able to demonstrate the following:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent IT skills: knowledge and experience of using MS Office Excel, Word and Outlook
- Able to plan and prioritise and work under pressure
- Able to work on own initiative-confident/self-starter/finisher
- An effective and enthusiastic team player
- Willingness to learn with a can do attitude
Experience & qualifications
Essential:
· Track record of working across multiple projects, campaigns or media activations simultaneously
· Experience with developing and executing marketing calendars
· Experience of pitching stories to local and national media outlets
· Familiarity with media monitoring tools
· Familiarity with campaign analysis tools
· Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills
Desirable:
- Experience in managing relationships with ambassadors or high-profile individuals
· Knowledge of Westminster and Parliament processes
· Experience in using graphic design tools
· Full and clean UK driver’s license
Benefits
· 25 days annual leave pro rata (with additional non-contractual time at Christmas when the office is closed)
· 8% non-contributory employer pension
· Private medical healthcare
· Employee health cash-back plan
· Long-term sickness insurance
· Life assurance - four times your annual basic salary
· Season ticket loan scheme
· Flexible working
· Enhanced maternity/paternity pay
· Generous sick pay
· Volunteering 2 days per year
· OpenBlend - an innovative coaching and performance management tool
· WeCare - 24/7 UK-based online GP, mental health counselling, a get fit programme, legal and financial guidance
· Cycle 2 Work Scheme
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Commercial Development Consultant
Location: Homebased
Department: Trading Support
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: 35
Salary: £40,982.00
Who are we?
The National Union of Students (NUS) is a voluntary membership organisation which makes a real difference to the lives of students and its member students' unions.
We are a confederation of over 440 students’ unions representing just under 4m students and apprentices across Scotland, England, Northern Ireland and Wales. In Scotland, there are over 40 students’ associations representing 460,000 students.
We do professional differently. We are a progressive charity representing students’ unions across the UK. The sector is inclusive, fun, dynamic and representative and we put students and students’ unions at the heart of everything we do. We are challenging but are committed to creating a supportive and flexible environment which pushes your personal development in your everyday activity.
What we do
NUS Services Limited (NUSSL) is the leading purchasing group serving students’ unions and the educational sector.
NUS Services being the commercial arm of the National Union of Students, resourcing the student movement through three core services: purchasing, commercial development and infrastructure support.
Owned by students’ unions and NUS, all of NUS Services work is membership-led and driven by powerful commercial intelligence, making it the gateway to the student market.
What’s the job?
We are searching for a talented commercial operator to join the team as Commercial Development Consultant. The role is fast paced, working with students’ union commercial teams around the UK, with frequent travel and some nights away involved.
A key part of the role is to initiate, grow and maintain engaging relationships with member students’ union commercial teams across retail, licensed hospitality and food service environments to enable them to grow their profitable contribution in a compliant, insight-led way.
The role has responsibility for implementing our inhouse compliance programmes, ensuring improved understanding and awareness to create programme longevity and continued benefits for both members and suppliers.
Our members take part in the Best Bar None accreditation, demonstrating that their licensed spaces are being operated in a safe and responsible manner. The role holder would therefore become a Best Bar None assessor and complete a number of in person assessments during the year.
Who you are
A talented operator who has experience in the commercial world of hospitality (catering and licensed), retail experience would be a bonus, either within a Students’ Union or a high street operator.
You will have held roles where you can demonstrate a vast knowledge of operating commercial outlets whilst controlling costs, managing margins, and delivering great operating standards.
Understanding the market is key as you’ll be helping our member students’ unions to interpret current trends and develop them into successful action within member commercial operations.
Having a good eye for detail and understanding the need for compliance comes easy to you, along with the skill to challenge where non-compliance may be apparent, so you’ll have strong interpersonal and influencing skills and be a good communicator.
Why apply?
As well as a great place to work, we offer a range of benefits including:
- Generous holiday entitlement (starting at 27 days per year rising with service to 30 days, pro rata for part time)
- Enhanced sick, maternity, paternity, shared parental and adoption pay
- Health Cash Plan
- Pension scheme with employer matched contributions up to 6%
- Employee Assistance Scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Childcare Allowance
- Paid volunteering days – three days per year for full time staff
Committed to Inclusion
We’re committed to equality of opportunity for all. We welcome applications from individuals regardless of their race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, age, gender, or disability. You can be yourself here whoever you are, be proud of the work you do and build a career in a place that knows different is good.
We recognise that candidates from Black, Asian and Minoritised-Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds are under-represented in our organisation, and that there are often additional barriers present for people from these groups when applying for roles in the charity sector and beyond. We are committed to taking positive action to expand the diversity of our staff team, and if you meet the essential criteria for a role and are from a BAME background, you'll be guaranteed a first stage interview. It is important to note that this scheme guarantees an interview for candidates who meet the minimum criteria and tell us that they'd like to be considered under the scheme. The selection decision at interview will be based on the most suitable candidate, regardless of any protected characteristic.
Please apply via our online application form, we are unable to accept CVs.
Closing date for applications is Sunday 29th September 2024 (23:59).
If you’re successfully shortlisted, we’ll see you at an interview on Thursday 10th October 2024.
REF-216677
Admin Officer - Resilient Water Accelerator
Contract: Permanent, Full Time, 35 hours per week
Salary: £33,233 - £34,894 with excellent benefits
Location: London, UK
Hybrid working: A minimum of 40% of working time is spent face to face, either in London office, or as a result of external engagement or travel for WaterAid. WaterAid is located at Canary Wharf, London and this will be your location and contract base. In order to apply for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the UK.
About WaterAid:
Want to use your skills to play a vital role in making clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene normal for everyone everywhere? We need passionate, creative and dedicated people. In return, you will be encouraged and empowered to be yourself at your very best. Together, we will make a bigger difference.
Join WaterAid as Admin Officer - Resilient Water Accelerator to change normal for millions of people so they can unlock their potential, break free from poverty and change their lives for good.
About the Team:
The Resilient Water Accelerator (RWA), hosted by WaterAid, is a global initiative that aims to:
- Address the climate impacts on water to strengthen resilience in vulnerable communities;
- Secure greater investment from public and private sources in water infrastructure and services;
- Ensure this work can be replicated and scaled to increase long term water security.
To achieve this we will work with policy makers, experts, investors and communities to identify critical climate risks to water and shape a business case for priority projects.
We will work to ensure these projects act as positive examples of a new approach to programme development in the water and climate sectors.
This role will play an essential part in delivering our international programme of work.
As the Admin Officer, you will be a critical part of the Global Secretariat- helping to link the different parts of the RWA together and co-ordinate with our partners around the world.
About the Role:
You will work with the Senior Management Team to ensure the team can deliver our work to the high standards we set for ourselves. As the RWA delivers its ambitious programme of work the post holder will ensure we are delivering high quality events, prompt and regular engagement with key stakeholders, and rapid and consistent processing of contracts, payments and reporting for donors and suppliers. This will require the ability to build an understand of the processes and objectives of WaterAid and the Resilient Water Accelerator so that we respond appropriately to work and opportunities as they arise, and are conducted in line with agreed policies and procedures.
You will be accountable for:
- Providing support and solutions as the RWA puts in place new structures and systems ahead of independence, working with SMT to explore the practical and regulatory steps towards building our own independent systems.
- Take the lead in engaging with WaterAid's finance processing systems
- Process payments
- Develop contracts and due diligence
- Prepare invoices and work with the team to develop budget forecasts
- Support events and publications
- Help the team engage designers and publicity services for event and publications
- Support planning and project management for events and publications
- Liaise with WaterAid's communications team to ensure visibility of RWA activities
- Support Hiring and Training
- Support the recruitment and onboarding process for new staff, organising recruitment campaigns, working with WaterAid's People Team, and liaising with candidates.
- Supporting staff activities, including logistics for travel and accommodation for training, aways days and in-person meetings
About You:
- Ability to act on your own initiative to ensure momentum of our work is maintained
- Good attention to detail
- Ability to produce high quality written work in English with a strong eye for detail
- Experience of organising events
- Experience in administration - contracts, payments and project management procedures
- Passionate about climate adaptation and water security, and driven to make a difference in the lives of vulnerable communities
- Strong team player and willingness to be flexible to respond to changing priorities.
Closing date: Applications will close at 23:59 on 29 September 2024. Availability for interview is required week commencing 7 October for online interview
How to Apply: To see the full job pack, please click 'Apply'. Please apply by submitting your CV and a cover letter into one document in either Word Document or PDF format.
Pre-employment screening:
In order to apply for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the UK. All our vacancies require a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to comply with our Safer Recruitment policy.
Our Benefits:
- 36 days' holiday (including 8 Bank Holidays)
- Option to buy an extra 5 days annual leave
- We offer a generous pension plan with employer contribution of up to 10%
- Wide range of flexible and agile-working arrangement
- Season Ticket Loan
- Free annual eye tests
- Pay as You Give charitable giving scheme
- Enhanced Maternity and Adoption/Surrogacy pay, Shared Parental Leave and Paternity Leave
- Sabbaticals
- Volunteer Day
Our Commitment
Our People Promise:
We will work with passion and focus to ensure safe and sustainable water, toilets and hygiene are available to everyone, everywhere. WaterAid is a place of purpose - where people have a real commitment and shared responsibility for the impact we have. We are a global community with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, motivated by inspiring, stimulating work. We are determined to put the wellbeing of our people first, to be a place where people feel safe and able to contribute their voice and truly live our values.
Equal opportunities:
We are an equal opportunity, disability-confident employer and are dedicated to achieving the highest standards of diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, beliefs, customs, traditions and ways of life. This includes, but is not limited to, race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, national or social origin, health status, and economic or social situation.
Safeguarding:
We are also committed to protecting everyone we come into contact with. We have a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of power, privilege or trust across our global work, and any form of inappropriate behaviour, discrimination, abuse, bullying, harassment, or exploitation. Safeguarding the people and communities we work with, our staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously.
Our vision is a world where everyone, everywhere has sustainable and safe water, sanitation and hygiene.
Research Coordinator
Location St Matthews Church, Wandsworth Bridge Road, London, SW6 2TX
Contract: Fixed Term Contract, Full time
Salary Between £34,000 and £37,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Hours 37.5 per week
Hammersmith & Fulham Foodbank is seeking an experienced Research Coordinator to join our team.
As the research lead you will be conducting exciting and innovative research projects and embedding a research culture across our organisation. You will be involved in campaigning for change and thought leadership activities within the borough and beyond.
The Research Coordinator will take forward some of our strategic goals around evidencing the causes of Foodbank use, participation work with those using Foodbank services and influencing work and practice across our Foodbank.
This role will be responsible for conducting primary research covering a range of areas to better understand the lived experience of people experiencing and at risk of food poverty, the causes of food poverty and solutions to ending food poverty and hunger. You will benefit from the established support network of other Trussell Trust Foodbanks conducting similar research programmes. The Research Coordinator will be a key part of our wider stakeholder engagement, using evidence to ensure that H&F Foodbank is a respected evidence centre working towards our goal of ending food poverty.
Key Responsibilities:
- Research Design and Delivery: Oversee the design, delivery, and analysis of impactful quantitative and qualitative research projects aligned with strategic goals.
- Strategic Monitoring: Monitor, capture, and report on the progress of strategic research plans, adjusting priorities based on continuous learning and changing circumstances.
- Partnerships and Engagement: Establish and nurture partnerships, collaborating with relevant organisations to share best practices, enhance research outcomes, and contribute to the broader community.
What You'll Bring:
- Demonstrated experience in designing, delivering, and presenting both quantitative and qualitative research projects.
- In-depth understanding of the voluntary sector and practical experience working with disadvantaged, marginalised, or socially excluded groups.
- Track record of successfully devising and delivering projects aligned with strategic goals, with the ability to thrive in an independent and collaborative environment.
What We'll Offer:
- Full-time (37.5 hrs) fixed-term contract to December 2025 with a possibility of extension (linked to funding)
- Competitive salary
- 33 days annual leave
- Pension scheme
- Competitive benefits
- Opportunities for professional growth.
Application Deadline:
The closing date for applications is initially set for Sunday 29th September 2024, but depending on the number of applications received, we may bring this forward. We encourage early applications.
Further details:
Location: Based at St Matthew’s Church, Wandsworth Bridge Road, London, SW6 2TX, with regular work across our sites (see locations page of our website). Opportunity for some home working by arrangement.
Requirements: An Enhanced Criminal Records check is required for this role as we work with vulnerable people in society.
Hammersmith and Fulham Foodbank is an Equal Opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all staff and volunteers. We serve a diverse part of London and would particularly welcome applications from residents of Hammersmith and Fulham.
Strictly no agencies, please.
About Hammersmith and Fulham Foodbank:
We are the Hammersmith and Fulham Foodbank, an independent charity and proud member of the Trussell Trust Foodbank Network. Our mission is the prevention and relief from poverty. We provide a range of essential services, offering professional advice through our partners such as Citizens Advice H&F and Anchor Counselling. We believe in helping 'the whole person' when possible and aim to respond quickly to the needs we see around us.
Closing date 29-09-2024
REF-216 695
Global Director of Campaigns
Contract: Permanent, Full time
Salary: Salaries and benefits for different countries will vary in line with the location of the successful candidate and depending on experience. For UK-based: £71,687 – £81,430 per annum with excellent benefits or equivalent established grade 1B salary and benefits in the country of employment.
Locations: This role can be based in the United States (New York), United Kingdom (London), Kenya, or any location where WaterAid has an office subject to the right to work in the particular location
For the UK Location: We offer hybrid working, A minimum of 40% of working time is spent face-to-face, in a WaterAid office. For UK-based staff, WaterAid is located at Canary Wharf, London and this will be your location and contract base.
About WaterAid:
Want to use your skills in Policy and Campaigns to play a vital role in making clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene normal for everyone everywhere?
We need passionate, creative and dedicated people. In return, you will be encouraged and empowered to be yourself at your very best. Together, we will make a bigger difference.
Join WaterAid as a Global Director of Campaigns to change normal for millions of people so they can unlock their potential, break free from poverty and change their lives for good.
About the Team:
The Campaigns team leads the WaterAid Federation to drive the design and delivery of WaterAid’s major campaigns efforts to achieve SDG 6. The role specifically leads our two Global Advocacy Priorities (GAPS) across the WaterAid Federation and works in partnership with regional teams and country programs to develop national campaigns that achieve policy change in programme countries and key development actors.
About the Role:
With 10 years to achieve Agenda 2030, the SDG 6 targets on clean water, decent sanitation and good hygiene are among the furthest behind. Achieving universal, sustainable WASH will require a major mobilisation of resources, public demand and political will. The successful candidate will build campaigns that drive that public demand, playing a pivotal role in driving forward this agenda, delivering improvements in the lives of millions of the world’s poorest people.
In this role, you will:
1. Vision and direction
- Articulate a clear vision for the organisation’s campaigning; lead the organisation and the team to implement this vision and help deliver an increase in the scale and impact of WaterAid’s global influence to accelerate progress towards SDG6;
2. Global Campaign Plans
- Lead the design and implementation of WaterAid’s priority global campaigns to maximise WaterAid’s influence on global and national political debates, working in partnership with senior leaders across the organisation.
- In partnership with the Global Policy and Advocacy Director, ensure WaterAid’s campaigns and advocacy are rooted in robust evidence and credible policy analysis;
- In partnership with WaterAid’s International Affairs Director, work to strategically influence and position the organisation’s key campaign agendas in international and multilateral fora.
- In partnership with WaterAid’s senior leaders, support the development and implementation of national level campaign plans, to deliver policy and practice change in key countries, and identify opportunities to bridge between national and global campaign agendas;
- Lead the design and delivery of WaterAid’s public campaigning efforts, working with colleagues to develop the campaign creative, tactics, and public mobilisation plans.
- Work with communication colleagues to develop campaign messaging and branding.
3. Global coalition development
- Strategically position WaterAid within global civil society networks, balance leadership with support for wider movements, and identify opportunities to work with allies and influence decision makers; including utilising high level WaterAid representatives from across the Federation;
- Support regional teams to position WaterAid strategically in regional networks;
4. Communications and representation
- Strategically position WaterAid at key external events, including being able to build networks and alliances through effective public speaking, news media and social media presence; utilising high level WaterAid representatives from across the federation as appropriate.
5. Leadership and management
- As a member of the Department’s Senior Management Team, take shared responsibility for shaping both the department and WaterAid’s strategic global campaigns approach, championing a matrix style of working with teams and colleagues around the world;
- Work in partnership with the Global Director of Policy and the Global Director of International Affairs to maximise the synergies between the Policy, Campaigns and International Affairs teams, encourage a team culture of strategic collaboration and ways of working that foster the breaking down of silos;
- Line manage the two Head of Campaigns; lead the team effectively, with a strong focus on individual performance management, team cohesion and integration within both the department and the wider organisation, in accordance with the core values of WaterAid;
About You:
- A proven track record of leading successful international campaigning and advocacy initiatives, including through influencing institutions and governments, mobilising constituencies and achieving ambitious political change;
- Proven experience of mobilising the public on SDG thematic areas.
- A keen political ‘savviness’ and an awareness of the potential for achieving political change primarily, with a demonstrated track record of both insider and outsider approaches and sophisticated understanding of when and how to apply them;
- A strategic and innovative thinker with the ability to deliver tangible results. Someone who embraces complexity and uncertainty;
- A creative force, with an understanding of how to turn a strategy into a campaign.
- Experience of leading, managing and motivating others and driving change;
- The ability and credibility to represent WaterAid at senior levels and to communicate with a range of audiences, including the media, conference audiences and the general public;
- Proven experience of networking and communicating with NGOs, government officials and politicians, working with partners in Africa and/or South and South-East Asia;
- Experience working in a developing country context;
Although not essential, we also prefer you to have:
- Relevant language skills other than English (French, Spanish or Portuguese)..
Closing Date: Applications will close at 23:59 on 13th October 2024. First interviews will be held between 17th - 18th October 2024 via Microsoft Teams.
How to Apply: To see the full job pack, please click ‘Apply’. Please apply by submitting your CV and a cover letter into one document in either Word Document or PDF format.
Pre-employment screening: To apply for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the respective country. All pre-employment checks will be carried out according to the applicable laws in the respective countries. All our UK-based vacancies require a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to comply with our Safer Recruitment policy.
Our Commitment
Our People Promise:
We will work with passion and focus to ensure safe and sustainable water, toilets and hygiene are available to everyone, everywhere. WaterAid is a place of purpose – where people have a real commitment and shared responsibility for the impact we have. We are a global community with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, motivated by inspiring, stimulating work. We are determined to put the wellbeing of our people first, to be a place where people feel safe and able to contribute their voice and truly live our values.
Equal opportunities:
We are an equal opportunity, disability-confident employer and are dedicated to achieving the highest standards of diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, beliefs, customs, traditions and ways of life. This includes, but is not limited to, race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, national or social origin, health status, and economic or social situation.
Safeguarding:
We are also committed to protecting everyone we come into contact with. We have a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of power, privilege or trust across our global work, and any form of inappropriate behaviour, discrimination, abuse, bullying, harassment, or exploitation. Safeguarding the people and communities we work with, our staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously.
Our vision is a world where everyone, everywhere has sustainable and safe water, sanitation and hygiene.