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Are you a self-motivated professional with a proven track record of building lasting relationships and achieving ambitious yet realistic targets? If so, we invite you to join the team at Afghanaid as our new Philanthropy Manager. In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in expanding our high-value unrestricted fundraising capacity, spearheading the recruitment and retention of Trusts and Foundations, Major Donors, high-value Regular Givers, and Corporate Donors.

We seek an experienced fundraising professional who is passionate about community-led development in challenging contexts, and eager to partner with Afghan communities to build brighter futures. This position offers a unique opportunity for career advancement, providing the ideal candidate with the chance to take ownership of the strategic growth of our high-value income streams. If you have the ambition and determination to drive our fundraising efforts forward, we would love to hear from you.

Specifically, the postholder will be responsible for the following:

Strategy, planning and reporting

• Produce annual fundraising plans and budgets for major donors, trust, corporate and regular givers to engage supporters and develop relationships;
• Work with the Head of Communications & Giving to develop and deliver long-term high value fundraising strategies;
• Manage budgets for fundraising activities and events;
• Report against monthly, quarterly and annual targets, identifying variances and strategies to address where needed;
• Lead on the set up of systems and processes to support effective and efficient fundraising and relationship management;
• Keep up to date with fundraising best practice, policy and relevant legislation and ensure these are reflected in Afghanaid’s approaches;
• Produce pipelines, reports and analysis of major donor, trust, corporate and regular giver fundraising.

Trust, Major Donor, Corporate and Regular Giver Fundraising

• Identify and secure new trust and corporate funding relationships through database analysis, desk research, networking, formal presentations, and producing concept notes or proposals;
• Retain and maximise relationships with existing trust and corporate portfolio through designing and delivering bespoke annual engagement strategies, including exclusive and personalised reports, briefings, calls and proposals;
• Promote cross-department collaboration on trust and corporate fundraising to maximise both unrestricted and restricted fundraising, leading meetings, identifying synergies, and integrating pipelines and prospecting mechanisms;
• Identify and secure new major donors and regular givers, conceptualising and running acquisition campaigns alongside the HC&G;
• Identify potential major donors and high value regular givers within Afghanaid’s donor portfolio and implement plans to develop these relationships;
• Manage and maximise relationships with existing major donors and high value regular givers through designing and delivering annual engagement strategies, including reports, calls and proposals;
• Collaborate with colleagues to produce content for engaging monthly email newsletters for high value portfolio;
• Design and manage an annual campaign to upgrade existing regular givers;
• Secure match funding from key trust, corporate and major donors to maximise the success of events and appeals;
• Mobilise Board of Trustees and Directors to support with stewardship of high value donor relationships;
• Organise the annual high value donor dinner, compiling the invitee list, managing RSVPs and organising other logistics;
• Coordinate and attend other events and external fora, representing Afghanaid, networking and pursuing opportunities;
• Manage external platforms related to high value giving including Benevity, Global Giving and Myriad US, updating where appropriate in alignment with campaigns and appeals and actively identifying ways to maximise their use and join new platforms where appropriate;
• Work with colleagues to identify and pursue opportunities for gifts-in-kind or alternative high-value partnerships.

Data and administration

• Ensure all phone calls, meetings, emails and other engagement with trusts, corporates, major donors and high value regular givers are logged on Salesforce, ensuring records are clean;
• Work with the Database and Insights Analyst to conceptualise and implement key CRM processes that promote efficiency, accuracy and maximise the use of automations;
• Work with the Database and Insights Analyst and other C&G colleagues to ensure all donations from these donation streams are recorded and reconciled accurately on the database;
• Ensure Gift Aid declarations are sought from all eligible donors and appropriately filed;
• Liaise with colleagues to ensure funding contract requirements are adhered to;
• Monitor the Supporter Care email address to ensure all donors are receiving the best possible experience;
• Undertake any other duties as and when required by the line manager and/or overview manager.

About Afghanaid

Afghanaid is a community-led humanitarian and development organisation operating in Afghanistan. For more than forty years we have worked with millions of families in some of the poorest and most remote communities in Afghanistan. We build basic services, improve livelihoods, strengthen the rights of women and children, help communities protect against natural disasters and adapt to climate change, and respond to humanitarian emergencies.

Our community-led approach ensures Afghans shape their own development, making them active participants in determining the future of their country. With our years of experience, our 97% Afghan team, and our deep understanding of local, cultural and ethnic issues, we have earned great trust and respect among the communities we work alongside. This has allowed us to gain access to some of the most underserved areas of the country.

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Job Title: Operations Manager/Deputy Chief Officer

Reports to: Chief Officer

Responsible for: Supervisors

Salary: Circa £38,000

Closing Date: August 2, 2024

Job Purpose

This role will lead and manage the team of supervisors. Taking responsibility for the delivery of high quality services and providing clear leadership. You will ensure that they are motivated and efficiently carrying out their roles. You will create and maintain an environment that provides a seamless service with clients at the centre.  You will be responsible for setting up new services.

You will work closely with the Chief Officer and form part of the Senior Management Team.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

People Management

• To lead, develop and manage a team, taking responsibility for the work that they do.
• Hold regular team meetings and one-to-one meetings, demonstrating an inclusive and supportive style of management.
• Ensure that the team provides an environment with clients that is consistent with the values of the organisation
• Ensure that each team member is provided with sufficient training and development opportunities to allow them to perform effectively in their role.
• Deal with conduct and performance issues, in a timely, consistent and fair manner, in line with the organisations policies and procedures.
• Work in line with company policy and alongside Supervisors  to ensure fairness, consistency and equality throughout the organisation.
• To lead on and drive forward positive changes within the organisation
• To work in close partnership with internal projects to deliver a holistic service to clients

Service Delivery

• Ensure the service is delivered efficiently in line with contract/grant requirements.
• Identify areas where service delivery requires improvements or changes.
• Establish links with a range of statutory, voluntary and community organisations to ensure supported signposting and referral takes place
• Develop, or adhere to existing, protocols in relation to reporting individuals whose needs are beyond the scope of the service.
• Development of promotional and signposting resource base.
• Ensure all resources are obtained in line with budget guidelines.
• Undertake other duties, commensurate with the grading of the post.

Senior Management

• Operate as Deputy Chief Officer as required
• Contribute to strategic business planning
• Manage cost-centre budgets
• Contribute to the development of bids, applications and tenders
• Work with other members of the Senior Management Team on Organisational Development in key areas of Staff and Volunteer well-being, systems and processes, service improvement

General

• Manage own time and resources
• Attend one to one, service delivery and any other meetings as required.
• Any other duties as agreed with Chief Officer , commensurate to the post
• At all times during employment, to comply with the provisions of General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) and with any policy introduced by the Company to comply with the Act

Health and Safety

• Take reasonable care for the Health and Safety of yourself or other persons who may be affected by your acts or omissions.
• Ensure support workers are meeting health and safety requirements in line with company policy and statutory legislation.
• Co-operate with the Organisation to comply with any safety rule and/or duty or requirement imposed under legislation or relevant Codes of Practice.
• Maintain safe and clean conditions in your working area.
• Work in accordance with information and training provided.

Equal Opportunities

It is the responsibility of each employee to abide by the Company’s Equal Opportunities Policy.

TLG are a national Christian charity working in partnership with local churches to give struggling children a hope and a future. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an individual to join our friendly team as Head of Grants & Major Donors. 

The right candidate will have compelling written communication skills, strong leadership qualities and will be excited and willing to contribute to our wider leadership team at TLG. Day to day, this role involves a wide variety of tasks including research, proposals, strategic development, relationship building and securing income. You will love working to targets and be highly motivated in your role to bring a hope and a future to struggling children and their families. 

TLG is a Christian charity and, as a team, we want to bring our faith to the work we do; as such, we are recruiting an individual with a strong and vibrant Christian faith. TLG is also committed to safeguarding children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure via the DBS. We would welcome applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds, to enable us to better reflect the needs of the communities we serve.

Closing Date: Friday August 9th 17:00

Initial Online Interviews: Wednesday August 21st

Final Interviews: Tuesday August 27th at our National Support Centre in West Yorkshire

Location: Hybrid working with 3 days in the office (Bradford)
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: circa £42,000 per annum
Hours: Full-time

Job Purpose:

- Lead, develop, and deliver an outstanding shared service operation.
- Take ownership of all people matters and performance, inspiring the team to deliver exceptional service.
- Provide HR advice to leaders and colleagues, supporting case work as needed.
- Ensure the colleague experience is exceptional, managing timely responses and high service levels.
- Drive a culture of high performance, aligned with SLAs and KPIs.
- Embed values, the employee brand, and a positive colleague experience throughout processes.
- Develop, deliver, and embed people policies and procedures.
- Lead reporting, dashboards, and data management for the People Team, ensuring compliance and efficiency.
- Manage all aspects of account management, from talent acquisition to workforce planning, ensuring 100% compliance and accuracy.
- Support the journey to become an Employer of Choice through strategic interventions and cultural initiatives.
- Streamline and automate transactional processes to drive continuous improvement.
- Influence and champion the people strategy, addressing business issues to enable leaders and colleagues to thrive.
- Manage HR systems and people data, ensuring accuracy and effective use.

Shared Service:

- Establish and lead a new shared service operation.
- Develop processes and procedures covering Onboarding, HR, L&D, Benefits, and reward.
- Ensure 100% compliance across all administrative functions and policies.
- Provide advice and support to colleagues and leaders on the employee lifecycle.
- Act as a key point of contact for colleagues and leaders, ensuring effective self-service.
- Develop self-serve materials and knowledge articles for ease of use.

Onboarding:

- Collaborate with Talent and Resourcing Manager to deliver outstanding onboarding experiences.
- Ensure clear timelines and KPIs are met, keeping leaders informed throughout.

Policy and Procedures:

- Review and develop people policies in line with UK legislative changes and organizational ethos.
- Develop leader toolkits for all policies and procedures.

Learning and Development:

- Coordinate and administer all L&D activities.
- Manage OD events, activities, and seminars.
- Report on and ensure mandatory training compliance.

Data & Data Compliance:

- Ensure 100% compliance across all administrative functions.
- Utilize HR insights to inform decision-making and drive improved outcomes.
- Develop HR dashboards and analytics to enhance service delivery.

Wider Team Support:

- Support in managing employee relations issues, investigations, and conflict resolution.
- Guide managers and employees, ensuring fair and consistent treatment.

Qualifications:

- CIPD Level 5 Qualified (or working towards).

Experience and Skills:

- Experience leading a shared service operation.
- Comprehensive understanding of the employee lifecycle and HR administration.
- Track record of delivering exceptional customer service.
- Strong analytical skills and stakeholder management.
- Proficiency in HR systems, processes, and UK employment law.
- Excellent communication and ability to challenge thinking.
- Experience in managing reporting, data dashboards, and compliance.

Personal Attributes:

- Highly driven and proactive.
- Organized with excellent interpersonal skills.

You may have experience in the following: People Services HR Manager, HR Shared Services Manager, HR Operations Manager, HR Service Delivery Manager, HR Business Partner Manager, HR Manager, HR Operations Lead, HR Service Manager, HR Specialist Manager, Employee Services Manager, etc.

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Position Title: Digital Media Coordinator

Location: Remote 

Employment Type: Part- time, 4 hours per week (flexible hours)

Salary: £450 per month

Reports To: Regional Director and Chair of Trustees 

Background: Encompass Trust's goal is to facilitate a collaborative space for young Israelis and Palestinians to work towards peace by challenging the status quo, confronting divides, and exploring nonviolent alternatives to addressing the conflict. We rely on the hard work of our dedicated country representatives to manage and deliver our programmes, including our bi-annual flagship programme, the Journey of Understanding, which brings young Israelis and Palestinians together in Cyprus for an intensive week of dialogue workshops and activities. In addition to this, we provide support to our many alumni, who continue to spread Encompass’ message of peace through smaller, independently run projects and events. Please read more about our Vision, Mission and Principles on the Encompass website.

The Role: As Digital Media Coordinator you'll be managing and boosting Encompass Trust’s presence on our social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, X), writing and disseminating newsletters and articles, contributing to donor reports, and keeping our website up to date. You'll create and curate engaging content, aiming to build a supportive and vibrant online community that reflects Encompass Trust’s values and supports its mission. You will work closely with our Regional staff in Israel and Palestine to source content related to Encompass Trust’s programmes, such as alumni updates, interviews, and testimonials. 

Responsibilities and key tasks:

• Develop and manage a content calendar for Encompass Trust’s social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and X.

• Create and schedule engaging posts that promote Encompass Trust’s activities and mission, ensuring a consistent and effective online presence.

• Coordinate and facilitate the writing of articles and blogs in collaboration with our regional staff and alumni.

• Attend Encompass Trust programmes to document the activities, including taking photos and carrying out interviews with participants. 

• Ensure Encompass Trust’s website is kept up-to-date.

• Support with the design and editing of reports. 

• Produce short form video content. 

Role requirements: 

Knowledge and Understanding:

• Good knowledge of social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and X. 

• Awareness of social media trends and their implications for engagement and content strategy.

• Knowledge of website management, including how to edit and maintain WordPress sites.

• Knowledge of peacebuilding within Israel and Palestine would be advantageous. 

Skills:

• Strong writing and content creation skills, able to produce compelling and high-quality posts and articles.

• Basic video editing and photography skills, able to shoot and edit short form video for social media.

• Competence in WordPress, able to manage and update a WordPress website.

Attributes:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with a diverse online community. 

• Passionate about peacebuilding, human rights, and social justice.

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders.

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and work independently. 

• Proactive, with a willingness to take initiative and ownership of projects.

Experience: 

• Proven experience working in a social media/ web content officer or editing role; and publishing workflows. 

• Experience in producing, editing and disseminating multimedia content for online audiences.

• Previous work experience in the charity or peacebuilding sector would be advantageous.

Working Conditions:

• Occasional travel may be required.

• Freelance.

• Flexible working hours. 

• Remote working. 

Equal Opportunities:

Our organisation is committed to promoting equal opportunities and diversity in the workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, or religious beliefs.

Are you passionate about evidence-driven practice and high quality data?

Do you enjoy translating complex data into logical conclusions?

This role will work closely with the Head of UK Social Impact, the Programmes, Policy and Impact Directorate, the wider organisation, and Network Partners to improve Carers Trust's monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL) practice and our wider evidence and impact proposition. This role will oversee a range of evaluation projects including communicating our impact and insights in a timely way, through research and data analysis and visualisation.

Understanding the evidence for the effectiveness of our work is vital to Carers Trust mission and strategy. Impact evidence will be fundamental to shaping our programmes, informing our advocacy and shaping our internal culture.

Schools Coordinator

We have an exciting and rewarding opportunity for a Schools Coordinator (Impact Officer) to work as the primary link between partner schools and the CYUK programme.

This youth social action charity challenges 18 to 25-year-olds to tackle educational inequality through a year of full-time social action. As mentors, tutors and role models in schools, they support pupils growing up in some of the most disadvantaged areas of the UK.

There are two roles available – 5 days per week (OL16 4RX or WA14 1SR) and 3 days per week (M28 7JB).

Position: Schools Coordinator (internal title School Impact Officer)

Location: OL16 4RX or WA14 1SR - 5 days per week or M28 7JB – 3 days a week

Training Location: M12 6FZ - 1 day per week with occasional working from home

Hours: 5 days or 3 days per week, hours are 8:00-4:30 from Monday to Friday

Salary: £25,432 per annum pro rata (£15,259 for 60% part-time working hours)

Contract: 1 year contract with possibility of extension

Start Date: 12 August 2024 (some flexibility in this may exist)

Work Schedule: Term-time working (with the exception of the second half of August)

Closing Date: 9am on 7th August 2024, with last interviews taking place on the 9th August 2024.

The Role

We have a rewarding opportunity for a School Impact Officer to train, support and develop volunteers, monitor the programme through effective administration, data management and to build a deep partnership between the school and the charity.

The Impact Officer is based predominantly in a school and is the primary link between the partner schools and the programme and is the enabler of the programme delivery.  You will support a team of volunteer mentors, who support school activities by coordinating, managing and evaluating the programme.

The Volunteer Mentors also complete a Leadership and Development programme and you will work with them on a professional development plan to chart their continuous professional development and ready them for employment.

The role is primarily a school-based post from Monday to Thursday and is office based on most Fridays. See locations above.

About You

To be successful in this role you will need to be passionate about social change and serving a great cause. As the School Impact Officer, you will strive for excellence and support the core vision and values of the charity.

You will have:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong supervision skills, able to connect and communicate effectively with a broad range of stakeholders
• The ability to understand school leadership priorities
• Flexibility in your approach to meet volunteers and pupils developmental needs
• The ability to cope well with multiple demands and to ask for support in ambiguous situations
• Ability to prioritise work to meet tight deadlines delegate appropriately and apply problem-solving skills effectively
• Good IT knowledge
• A proactive attitude, with the ability to use initiative and a professional manner and approach

Whilst not essential experience of working in a school or with schools would be an advantage in this role.

If you want to make a real difference and believe that young people can change the world, we want to hear from you!

Please apply by uploading your CV and cover letter (two pages preferred) demonstrating your suitable experience, knowledge, skills and abilities and stating the postcode location you are interested in. Due to the high volume of CVs received, the charity can only respond back to the successful candidates.

Employee Benefits

As an organisation, particular emphasis is placed on fairness, well-being, and inclusion and offer a range of benefits for staff, including:

• Great holiday entitlement
• Training including degree-level qualifications
• Pension scheme enrolment starts at 4% as standard, and employee contributions are matched up to 5%
• Free eye tests and £20 off glasses
• Interest-free travel season ticket loans
• Interest-free bike loans under the “Cycle to Work Scheme”
• Interest-free Loans to assist employees with welfare or financial hardship
• 2 days per year to pursue volunteering opportunities and 2 days per year to support wellbeing
• Regular all staff wellbeing sessions with external wellbeing experts
• Reservist friendly employer - Bronze award
• Laptop and mobile phone

The charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners including young people.

Other areas of experience may include School Partnerships, School Partnerships Officer, School Partnerships Lead, School Impact Officer, School Impact, School, Primary School, Senior School, Early Years, EYF, Volunteer Recruitment, Teacher, Education, School Engagement, School Leadership, Volunteer Management, Volunteer, Volunteer Coordinator, Volunteer Engagement, Lead, Teaching Assistant, Teaching, Youth, Secondary School Teacher, Trainee Teacher, Teacher, Youth Support, Family Support, Children’s Support, Support Officer, EYF, Mentor, Youth Mentor, Volunteer Management, School Partnerships, School Liaison, Programme Officer, Programme Lead, Programme Support, Coordinator, Administrator.

Please note this role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of our client.

Head of Programme Development
Salary: £54,600
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time
Location: This post is London-based. We have a hybrid working model of minimum 2 days per week (for full time staff) at our King’s Cross office (2 Granary Square, London N1C 4BH).

Who are we?

Art Fund is the UK’s national fundraising charity for art. We give grants to help museums, galleries, historic houses and public arts organisations to acquire objects for their collections, to share them with as many people as possible, and to support research and training for museum professionals. We are supported by our growing membership of 135,000 through the National Art Pass, as well as the generosity of many individuals, trusts and foundations.

The role

As Head of Programme Development, you’ll take a senior role in the strategic planning and operational delivery of Art Fund’s grant-making programme, taking a lead on certain areas of the business plan to ensure they deliver against and inform the ongoing development of Art Fund’s strategic vision. You will work with the Director of Programme & Policy and Head of Programme Delivery to manage the team to ensure effective management of all grant-making and operational activities, develop and deliver new initiatives, funding opportunities, partnerships, research, and evaluation, ensuring maximum impact and maintaining and furthering Art Fund’s excellent relationships across the museums, heritage, funding and visual arts sectors.

A member of the Programmes team, you will work with colleagues across Art Fund and the wider sector to ensure our grant-making is effective and valuable and supports our strategic plan. This is a unique opportunity to join Art Fund at a key moment in our 5-year strategy. You’ll help us identify where Art Fund can make a real difference in our priority areas and build our reputation in these areas: championing diverse and inclusive museum collections, workforce and audiences; reaching a new generation of museum goers through digital and community experiences, as well as in the museum itself, and developing a sustainable sector. The Head of Programme Development will share the energy and commitment that Art Fund staff bring to their work, as well as a belief in the importance of arts and culture.

Key Employee Benefits

• Generous Annual leave – 25 days annual leave and bank holidays, with additional non-contractual office closure dates at Christmas and an additional day in August.
• Free National Art Pass (NAP) – for yourself and another person of your choice.
• Free Entry to Exhibitions
• Life Assurance – cover for up to three times your basic salary.
• Season Ticket Loan
• Cash health plan
• Pensions – Eligible employees are enrolled into the scheme with the exception of those who have contracts of three months or less. Art Fund contributes 8% of the basic annual salary during the first six months of employment or until probation is successfully completed, whichever is the later. At that point the contribution is increased to 10%.

Closing deadline: 9am on Monday 29th July, 2024

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.

We are committed to building our team and trustees from the broad range of backgrounds and experiences across the UK, valuing difference and diversity, and building a workplace based on shared values of equality and mutual respect.

We have ambitious plans for the future and will be holding ourselves to account and putting our principles into action, as we all work together to help bring about positive change and a fairer future for everyone. We therefore want to encourage applications from all races, ages, religions and sexual orientations, as well as parents, veterans, people living with any kind of disabilities and any other groups that could bring diverse perspectives to our organisation.

Non-UK nationals will require current and valid permission to work in the UK.

No agencies please.

Marie Curie is the UK's leading end of life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end of life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the UK, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end of life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness they're likely to die from.

The purpose of the award-winning PR & Media team is to support the vision and values which enable Marie Curie to deliver its organisational strategy and strategic goals:
* To grow our influence, scale and impact to reach more people
* To grow our brand voice and influence thinking around end of life experience
* To build integrated place-based end of life services
* To build financial sustainability and grow our income.

Your role in our mission…
As a National PR Officer you will play a crucial role in raising the profile of Marie Curie amongst key target audiences by developing and delivering projects that command media attention and coverage, and you will work with the media to shape major fundraising and influencing campaigns and build our brand.

You will work closely with teams and departments within Marie Curie to provide excellent PR support to secure meaningful coverage that strengthens our national voice and influence thinking around end of life experience; helping to build financial sustainability and manage the reputational risk regarding negative media exposure in all matters concerning the charity.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone with an existing track record in public relations either in-house and/or agency who wants to take the next step in their career in one of the UK's largest charities.

Additional Criteria for Success:
* Understanding of the news agenda and knowledge of different media, particularly print, broadcast, online and national.
* Ability to spot a relevant story in the news agenda to work with colleagues on maximising media coverage.
* A good understanding of digital and social media.
* Basic understanding of media evaluation and familiar with media monitoring.
* A confident communicator, good writer and with attention to detail, adept at working with difficult subject matter and people with lived experience.
* Understanding of Marie Curie and/or end of life issues and the news agenda.

Contract: Permanent
Salary: up to £28,000 (+ £3,500 London Weighting if applicable)
Location: London/Hybrid. You will be expected to work in our office in Embassy Gardens 1-2 days per week.

Application & Interview Process

As part of your online application you will be asked for a CV and covering letter. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role.

Close date for applications: 30th July 2024

Teams Interviews/assessment: w/c 5th August

Benefits you'll LOVE:
* Flexible working. We're happy to discuss flexible working at the interview stage.
* 25 days annual leave (exclusive of Bank Holidays)
* Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme (we will match your contribution up to 7.5%)
* Loan schemes for bikes; computers and season tickets
* Continuous professional development opportunities.
* Industry-leading training programmes
* Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programmes
* Enhanced bereavement, family friendly and sickness benefits
* Access to Blue Light Card membership
* Subsidised Eye Care

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.

We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

We're happy to accommodate any requests for reasonable adjustments. Please email any requests to [email protected]

About the Role

We have a fantastic opportunity to join Sense's engagement team at this exciting time, as Head of National Events. You will be leading the National Events team to deliver against Sense’s ambitious strategy, inspiring and supporting the team. This Includes: 

• Support of a £1Million plus London Marathon Event
• Support the Event Managers in delivering 2 new bespoke events 

You will drive the creation of a national events strategy to ensure a balanced portfolio of challenge events and support innovation, and creative thinking to further drive income growth and lifetime value across the events portfolio at Sense, delivering impact for people with complex disabilities. 

Key Responsibilities

Leadership

• Lead, motivate and inspire the Events team, a team of 4 at present
• To carry out the relevant people management for the team including recruitment, annual appraisals, motivating performance, management of sickness absence and, where necessary, applying HR policies and procedures
• As part of the Engagement Leadership Team, work with peers to provide inspirational leadership to the broader Engagement Directorate
• Collaborate with colleagues across the Engagement Directorate and wider organisation including Digital, Trading, and Volunteering, to deliver fully integrated supporter engagement activities
• There will be a requirement for travel and to work unsociable hours at events with occasional overnight stays in the UK

Strategy development and implementation

• Lead on the development of a National Events' three-year strategy and operational plan to drive growth and create a balanced portfolio of Event offerings
• Oversee the delivery of in-year National Events plans including all marketing and stewardship activities to ensure budgets and targets are achieved
• Manage the Events budgets, ensuring net income is achieved and appropriate mitigation plans are in place where necessary
• Review and interpret research and data to make evidence-based decisions that improve activities within the Events portfolio 
• Produce regular reports on progress against the strategy with the delivery of key performance indicators for the Associate Director of Public Fundraising, Group Director of Engagement, CEO, Executive Team, Trustees and other stakeholders as required
• Contribute to the development of the Sense brand by ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality supporter engagement materials that are accessible to all
• Contribute to the development and implementation of the Engagement strategy, ensuring supporters are inspired to actively participate in helping improve the lives of people living with complex needs

Strategic delivery and innovation

1. Strategic leadership of the events function, focusing on impact, delivering against our strategy and ensuring financial stability
2. Lead and oversee the delivery of the in-year and three-year Events strategy.
3. Identify opportunities for the development of the Events strategy through new events, partnerships and products.
4. Be an active member of the Events team, attending events and activities where needed.
5. Lead on product development activities for key areas of opportunity including mass participation products and virtual events.
6. Encourage a culture of innovation and constant improvement in the team.
7. Cultivate and manage strategic relationships with key external suppliers and supporters where identified. 
8. Person specification

Person Specification

Essential

• Extensive experience in managing challenge event fundraising teams in a charity, with a strong track record of generating growth in participation and income
• Experience in creating and bringing to market new events – from inception to launch and review
• Experience in leading a team, including facilitating high-performance and staff development
• Experience in managing stakeholders at all levels and dealing with external contacts/suppliers
• Experience in engaging with colleagues and to bring them on board in line with set targets
• Ability to see opportunities and challenge convention to make improvements to how Sense delivers events
• Demonstrable experience of setting and achieving ambitious growth targets
• Demonstrable experience in using CRM and data to identify and harness actionable insight
• Experience in developing and implementing National Event strategies and plans
• Experience in leading projects, especially innovation development projects
• Experience of setting, managing, and reporting on budgets.
• Strong understanding of the challenge event landscape with a willingness to stay ahead of current trends and developments and apply learning
• Understanding of the regulatory environments including GDPR and fundraising regulations 

Desirable

• Experience of using Raiser’s Edge and MS Dynamics
• Experience of working with a volunteer network

About Us

Sense is here to help people communicate and experience the world. We believe that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential.

Our experts offer support that’s tailored to the individual needs of each person, whether that’s at our centres, through our holidays and short breaks, or in people’s own homes. In addition to practical support, we also provide information to families, and campaign for the rights of people with complex disabilities to take part in life.

To apply

Please use the link below to complete your application. Managers will use your application to shortlist candidates for interview; in relation to the Personal Specification. Therefore, it is very important you complete this section thoroughly. We would recommend that you read the candidate guidelines and job description before applying.

Please note to avoid disappointment, we advise you to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close posts at any time.

No agency submissions please: any submissions without prior authorisation from the Sense Recruitment Team will be treated as our own and as such no fee will be payable.

Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Therefore, all offers of employment, where appropriate, are subject to a DBS check; level dependent on the nature of the role.

For this role we particularly welcome applications from candidates from underrepresented ethnic minority backgrounds and candidates with disabilities. Sense is committed to equality of opportunity, and to promoting and celebrating the diversity of staff, volunteers and the people we work with. Everyone's contribution is valued and we ensure they're given the opportunity to realise their potential. We welcome applications from talented people from all sections of the community who share our values and belief that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. 

First Give

First Give is a national charity that inspires young people to make a difference to the causes they care about. We do this through working in partnership with secondary schools, providing a fully resourced scheme of work that guides an entire year group of students to engage with local charities and causes and then carry out social action (fundraising, raising awareness, campaigning, volunteering etc.) in support of them.

At the end of each programme, a celebratory School Final is held at each school, where teams representing each class deliver presentations about their projects. The class considered to have engaged the best with the programme secures a First Give grant of £1,000 for their chosen charity. By the end of the programme, however, the whole year group will have given back meaningfully to their local community. We currently work in partnership with about 200 schools every year across England and Wales.

Our vision is for motivated and equipped young people using their skills to make the lives of others in their community better. Our values inform what we do at First Give. We are:

• Alturistic
• Inspiring
• Empowering
• Collaborative
• Professional

The Role 

Our facilitators are key to the success of the programme, delivering three inspiring sessions in each school through the course of the programme. They are essentially the ‘face of First Give’, and we rely on them to bring the energy and enthusiasm that makes First Give events special for schools and students.

The purpose and role of the facilitator for each of these in school sessions is outlined below.

Role of facilitator

Assembly

The students’ introduction to the First Give programme, Facilitators ensure a positive start by delivering an engaging and informative assembly to the year group which motivates and inspires students who are about to start their First Give journey. 

Presentation Skills Workshop

A two-hour presentation skills workshop which equips presenting students with the skills and confidence that they need to deliver a high standard of presentation at their First Give Final.

This workshop includes running a series of engaging activities to develop the students' presentation skills and confidence. The facilitator then works alongside the students, giving feedback and promoting discussion for how the students could create an even greater impact.

The group size can range from 30-60 students. 

First Give Final

A 3 hour event broken into two halves, the Final involves rehearsal time and co-ordinating and hosting the First Give Final, which is a celebration of the social action undertaken by the whole year group.

It is at this event that the judges decide which class wins the £1,000 First Give grant for their chosen charity, and should be a true celebration of the students’ hard work across the year group.

Ensuring that this event is a success from the perspective of students, teachers, judges and all other guests. Finals are usually large-scale events with between 150 - 300 people in the audience, depending on the size of the school. 

Pre & post event admin 

For the delivery of each session to be complete, facilitators provide prompt and detailed feedback to the First Give central team after each event via the Salesforce CRM system. All facilitators will have a First Give Twitter account for posting about the events they facilitate too. 

Person specification 

• Experience of working with young people and an understanding of safeguarding 
• Passionate about young people and their potential to drive social change; a passion for what First Give does and engaging young people in the social issues affecting their communities 
• Experience of working with large groups (c. 30+), preferably secondary age young people, in a secondary school setting 
• Very confident leader of workshops and events 
• Very strong behavioural management skills 
• Ability to respond quickly and appropriately to changing situations 
• Experience of confident and engaging public speaking and presenting 
• Ability to positively engage a wide range of stakeholders including young people, teachers, school senior leaders and guests 
• Excellent communication and organisational skills 
• Able to work flexibly including early starts and late finishes 

Application timeline:

1. Wed 21st August: candidates notified of progression to phone pre-screening
2. Fri 23rd August: pre-screening calls
3. Tues 4th September (latest): candidates notified
4. Tues 10th September: in person interviews (Leeds, UK)
5. In person facilitator training: Mon 23rd - Tues 24th September (London, UK)

How to apply

The students we work with come from a diverse range of backgrounds, and so do we. We want to ensure that we are recruiting, retaining and promoting a diverse mix of colleagues. We want to foster a diverse and inclusive culture, to empower our teams to achieve our vision drawing on the broadest possible range of experiences. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates from minoritised groups currently underrepresented on our executive team, particularly black and minority ethnic and disabled candidates.

Submit your application via our Microsoft forms application linked. We understand the form is for 'ongoing applications', but please continue with this - this is the correct form. Please note that only applications using the form can be reviewed. 

Safeguarding is paramount to what we do. As part of our safer recruitment process, all posts require satisfactory pre-employment checks including enhanced DBS clearance prior to appointment.

Finance Assistant: Payables
Finance
Full-time
Permanent
£25,575 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on Monday 5 August 2024

About the role:

The British Museum is seeking a Finance Assistant to work as part of the Payables function of the Finance Department in a world renowned setting and the most popular tourist attraction in the UK. You will ensure that financial data is accurate, that all invoices are recorded in a timely manner, and that the service provided to Museum departments is of a high standard.

Key areas of responsibility:

• Maintain the purchase ledger, ensuring ageing is current and that payments are correctly allocated.
• Liaise with all departments to ensure prompt authorisation of invoices for processing and resolving supplier disputes.
• Prepare high quality payment runs, ensuring the weekly process runs efficiently and to timetable, including resolving queries, right through to the presentation to bank signatories.
• Processing staff credit card returns to ensure adherence to Museum group policy.
• Perform month end account reconciliations as directed.
• Identify errors and inconsistencies in GL data and prepare correcting journals.
• Assist with enquiries to the department and provide information to management as requested.
• Proactively suggest ways to improve processes to line manager and other team members.
• Stock record maintenance and query resolution as and when required.

About you:

• Educated to GCSE level.
• Able to work swiftly and accurately with figures, maintaining consistency and accuracy in processing a high volume of transactions.
• IT literate with strong inputting and spreadsheet skills, and excellent attention to detail.
• Enthusiastic, works well with others and willing to take on other work in the department during times of heavy workload or staff absence.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and can build strong working relationships within the Museum and with customers.

About the British Museum:

Founded in 1753, the British Museum's remarkable collection spans over two million years of human history and culture. The Museum is a leading visitor attraction, and its world-famous collection includes the Rosetta Stone, Egyptian mummies, the Sutton-Hoo finds, and the Lewis Chessmen. The Museum also holds an extensive collection of prints and drawings spanning 600 years, including works by the greatest graphic artists Dürer, Michelangelo and Rembrandt.

You can view a selection of our impressive collection of prints and drawings in our .

The Museum offers a competitive benefits package including:

• Generous annual leave allowance of 25 days (rising to 30 days after 10 years' service) plus 2.5 privilege days and plus bank holidays.
• Membership of the civil service defined benefit pension scheme (find out what benefits a civil service pension provides).
• Free entry to a wide range of museums and exhibitions
• Participation in private and public Museum activities, including talks by leading curators from around the world and behind-the-scenes opportunities to learn how museums care for and manage their extraordinary collections.
• Interest-free travel, bicycle, and rental deposit loans
• Professional and personal development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounts on food and gift shop purchases

Additional details:

If you have any additional needs that we should be aware of in order to support you with your application, please provide details

The British Museum is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from unlawful discrimination or harassment. We value the benefits that a diverse workforce brings to a Museum which represents world culture. The Museum is committed to ensuring that no job applicant suffers unlawful discrimination because of any protected characteristics. Our recruitment procedures aim to ensure that individuals are treated because of their relevant knowledge, skills and experience.

We offer a flexible way of working that allows our employees to work remotely in a way that suits them and the organisation. We welcome questions and conversations at interview stage about how flexible working could work for you.

The Museum also adheres to the HMG Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) for pre-employment screening of Civil Servants.

BACKGROUND

Habitat for Humanity Great Britain (Habitat GB) is part of the international Habitat for Humanity network.  We tackle housing poverty around the world by working in partnership with communities and families to achieve their dreams of a safe and decent place to live. 

“Home Equals” is a five-year global advocacy campaign, recently launched by Habitat for Humanity International and dedicated to achieving policy change, at all levels, to ensure that people living in informal settlements especially in the Global South have equitable access to adequate housing. Together, with partners, governments and communities, we can create lasting change so that people living in informal settlements have safe and secure homes.

As a global housing leader, Habitat for Humanity has a unique opportunity in ensuring that access to adequate housing is prioritized around the world. Together, we can advance policies that unlock the potential of people who deserve an equal shot at a decent home.

Purpose of The role

Habitat GB is seeking a dedicated and experienced Head of Advocacy to lead our efforts in advocating for policy change within the UK government (in particular targeting the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) to prioritise housing in international development. This pivotal role will play a crucial part in supporting Habitat for Humanity's global advocacy agenda which aims to promote equitable access to adequate housing worldwide, focusing on informal settlements in the Global South. The Head of Advocacy will be instrumental in building Habitat GB's profile and influence, establishing strong relationships and coalitions with stakeholders in the UK, identifying lobbying opportunities, providing strategic political insight, and ensuring systematic monitoring and analysis of the international development political landscape. By collaborating with internal teams, external partners, and stakeholders, the successful candidate will drive meaningful change and contribute to addressing housing challenges on a global scale.

 

 

 

· Develop Advocacy Strategy: Lead the development of a comprehensive advocacy strategy aligned with Habitat GB's mission and the "Home Equals" campaign objectives, engaging key people in Habitat for Humanity's global advocacy team. This strategy should focus on advocating for policy change within the UK government to prioritize housing in international development.

· Delivery of Advocacy Strategy: Deliver activities to implement the advocacy strategy, working closely with Habitat GB’s senior leadership team and Habitat for Humanity's global advocacy team. Activities may include stakeholder engagement and coalition building, policy research and positioning, profile building, lobbying and political insight, and advocacy campaign, initiatives and events.

· Evaluation, Reporting and Learning: Establish mechanisms for systematic monitoring, analysis, and dissemination of political intelligence related to housing and international development issues in alignment with Habitat for Humanity International’s global metric tracking on advocacy impacts. Prepare regular reports on advocacy outcomes, lessons learned, and recommendations for future action.

· Collaboration and Coordination: Collaborate closely with Habitat for Humanity's global advocacy team especially on G7 related advocacy and implementation of the Home Equals campaign, other affiliates, and external partners to align advocacy efforts, share best practices, and coordinate actions for maximum effectiveness.

· Leadership and Management: Manage, motivate and mentor UK Housing Advocacy Manager, with regular 1-2-1s, setting individual objectives, giving and receiving feedback, progressing people and plans. Role model our values in line with Habitat GB’s inclusive approach to people and culture.

These responsibilities outline the multifaceted nature of the Head of Advocacy role, highlighting the importance of strategic planning, relationship building, political engagement, and impact evaluation in advancing Habitat GB's advocacy objectives related to housing and poverty reduction.

 

Person Specification

 

· Bachelor's degree in international relations, public policy, political science, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).

· Experience in advocacy, policy analysis, or government relations in the UK, with a focus on international development, housing, or related issues.

· Experience in developing, delivering and implementing advocacy strategies.

· Proven track record of successfully influencing policy change and mobilizing support for advocacy campaigns.

· Experience of directly engaging stakeholders and decision makers through events, networks, meetings and other mechanisms.

· Experience working in a cross-cultural or international context is desirable.

· Experience in senior management roles, encompassing strategic management and team leadership.

 

Skills and competencies:

 

· Strong understanding of the UK government structure, policy-making processes, and key stakeholders involved in international development.

· Strong interest and commitment to tackle housing poverty.

· Excellent communication skills, including the ability to articulate complex issues clearly and persuasively in written and verbal formats.

· Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective relationships with diverse stakeholders, including government officials, NGOs, and civil society organizations.

· Strategic thinker with the ability to develop and implement advocacy plans, manage multiple priorities, and adapt to changing circumstances.

· Ability to collaborate with diverse teams across multiple locations.

· Self-motivated, organized, and capable of working under pressure to meet deadlines and adapt to challenges.

· Enthusiastic, positive, and proactive with a solution-oriented mindset.

· Demonstrated interest in our work and commitment to continuous learning and development.

· Dedication to contributing to the inclusive, people-positive culture at Habitat.

 

The role and responsibilities will be carried out in a way which reflects:

 

· Habitat GB’s commitment to safeguarding children in accordance with the Safeguarding

Policy.

· A commitment to Habitat GB’s vision, mission, values and approach.

· A commitment to effective management of risk, by operating within the Charity’s code of conduct, policies, procedures and controls and by carrying out the risk management and assurance responsibilities of the role as set out in relevant Policy and Procedures.

 

This is not intended to be an exhaustive list.  Job descriptions may be subject to change.

 

Flexibility   

 

Habitat GB is seeking to rapidly expand its activities and impact to fight poverty across the world. This means that the organisation must be adaptable and flexible and have an ambitious, dynamic and flexible team.  It is a requirement of the post holder to be flexible in terms of location (within reason), line management, and duties and responsibilities.

This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.

Start your Habitat journey

We want the recruitment process to give you the opportunity to share your skills and experience, and to find out more about Habitat. You are welcome to get in touch and arrange an informal chat with a member of the team before submitting an application. To apply for the role, please send us your CV and a cover letter telling us about yourself, how you meet the person specification, and your motivation for applying – we don’t expect this to be more than two sides of A4. 

The deadline for applications is 11 August 2024 (at 11:59 pm).

Interviews will take place online from the week beginning 19 August 2024. Selected candidates will be contacted to agree a suitable time for interview.

Please note that we do not reimburse any expenses incurred during interviews.

We’d prefer to hear directly from applicants – we won’t be working with third party recruiters on this role. 

This post profile is not set in stone. It gives insight into the main purpose of the role, and expected responsibilities, but it might be reviewed in the future to meet the changing requirements of Habitat for Humanity GB – any changes will be made in discussion with the post-holder. 

Habitat for Humanity requires that all employees take seriously their ethical responsibilities to safeguard our intended beneficiaries, their communities, and all those with whom we work.  Managers at all levels have responsibilities to support and develop systems that create and maintain an environment that prevents harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse, safeguards the rights of beneficiaries and community members (especially children), and promotes the implementation of our code of conduct. The employment of this position will be subject to a satisfactory reference check and a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

At Habitat for Humanity GB, we aim to build, develop and retain a talented workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, skills and experiences. We welcome and actively encourage applications from anyone who feels they’d be a good fit for our organisation, regardless of race, religion, colour, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, neurodiversity or any other protected characteristics.

Unfortunately, because of high volume of applications we will not be able to contact unsuccessful applicants. If you haven’t heard from us within a month of the application deadline, please assume that your application has not been successful.

Role Title:  Retention Manager

Salary: up to  £47,822 P/A

Location: London

Tenure:  Permanent 

ActionAid UK is a member of the ActionAid Federation, an international charity that works with women and girls living in poverty.    As part of the ActionAid Federation, we work with women and girls, our partners, and dedicated staff in 43 countries to end violence and fight poverty so that all women, everywhere, can create the future they want.  

Are you a keen advocate of women and girls’ rights in emergencies?

Are you a strategic thinker passionate about making a difference? 

Then we'd love to hear from you!

ActionAid UK is looking for a dynamic and dedicated Retention Manager to join our Public Fundraising team. 

This role offers the chance to work on impactful campaigns and contribute to our mission of social justice and equality. As Retention Manager, you will collaborate with the Head of Supporter Retention to plan and execute retention strategies, focusing on maximising supporter value through trading activities and virtual giving. You’ll manage all aspects of direct marketing campaigns, ensuring they are on brand, on time, and within budget. 

Within this role you'll have the opportunity to analyse supporter and behavioural data; spotting trends, reporting and analysing fundraising data will be really important in helping you understand our audiences and supporters. You will do this by working with a diverse stakeholders including Retention, Acquisition, members of supporting teams, AA-federation members, suppliers, and agencies. 

Reporting to the Head of Supporter Retention, you will plan and deliver integrated appeals including virtual giving trading products, retention campaigns, and developing engaging supporter journeys (including nursery/first 12-months supporter life-cycle).

Leading by example, you’ll support team members’ development and work with Data, Analysis, and Insight teams to create high-quality supporter journeys. Additionally, you’ll provide support for budget processes and present innovative business proposals. You will deputize for the Head of Supporter Retention, engage with various departments to achieve organisational objectives, and promote a positive and innovative working environment. As a line manager, you’ll coach team members, conduct regular 1:1s, set objectives, and manage performance issues proactively. 

We’re looking for someone with a strong affinity for ActionAid’s vision, proven experience in donor journeys and direct marketing, and excellent interpersonal skills. Desirable skills include experience in the not-for-profit sector, knowledge of digital channels, and familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics CRM. 

Join us for impactful work, professional growth, and an inclusive environment committed to feminist behaviours and anti-racist storytelling. If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role that makes a real difference, apply now to join ActionAid UK as our next Retention Manager! 

Due to the nature of this role, the successful candidate will be asked to participate in criminal records checks at the point of offer.

Additional Information:

Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging:

Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging are key to our organisational culture.  We are on a journey to become not only an anti-racist organisation but one that proudly celebrates the diversity of all applicants and employees.  We look forward to you bringing your full self to work, proudly sharing your unique perspective and helping us to shape our combined future. We especially welcome applications from those from underrepresented/marginalised communities.

AAUK is a disability Confident Committed organisation and as such any candidate that declares a disability will be shortlisted for interview if they meet the essential criteria for the role.

Referencing and Safeguarding:

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include safeguarding, criminal records and terrorism finance checks. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

ActionAid UK is committed to preventing any form of sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse (including child abuse and adult at-risk abuse) and responding robustly when these harms take place. We expect all ActionAid UK Staff and ActionAid UK Representatives to share this commitment. We will not tolerate our Staff or other representatives carrying out any form of sexual harassment, exploitation or abuse towards anyone we come into contact with through our work.

Working practices:

ActionAid is committed to supporting flexible working. If you would like to discuss flexible working options, including the possibility of a job share for this role, there will be space to do so during the interview process.  

ActionAid UK has a hybrid working policy for many of our roles.  The requirement will vary from team to team and the responsibilities of individual roles.  As a minimum, all colleagues are expected to attend the office 12 days per year, plus additional time for induction, training, and “Company Connection days.”  Some roles may require in-office attendance on all days and if so, these will clearly be marked as in-office roles.  

Please note that ActionAid UK does not offer fully remote working options.  We encourage you to discuss hybrid working expectations at interview.

Recruitment Processes:

Please note that ActionAid UK may review, shortlist and interview candidates prior to the closing date so we encourage all candidates to apply as soon as possible.  

If we receive a very high response, we may close the vacancy early and will not accept further submissions.