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About LMK

Good relationships shape our health and happiness, yet we are taught so little about them. LMK (Let Me Know) is on a mission to change that. We are a young and thriving charity providing education about healthy and unhealthy behaviours so that young people have the knowledge and skills to avoid abuse and thrive in their relationships. We work in schools, community organisations and workplaces across London.

LMK is growing at pace and we are ambitious in our plans for the future. We’ve already engaged 15,000 young people and professionals in our workshops in our first 4 years and we want to reach 25,000 young people over the next three years. We will achieve this by engaging new schools, community groups and workplaces in our offer, whilst also continuing to provide a high-quality service to those who have already experienced LMK workshops.

Key to our success is raising LMK’s profile and ensuring that our content enables us to connect with our key audiences, increasing our profile within communities, and building engagement on our website and social media channels.

We have:
✔  A clear plan of who we want to target through our work over the next 3 years
✔  An engaged leadership team and Board of Trustees
✔  Evidenced outcomes, rich data/statistics and compelling stories
✔  Diversity and strong social purpose
✔  A new organisational strategy that sets our vision from 2024-2027

Job Description

The purpose of this role is to raise LMK’s profile and to engage LMK’s stakeholders in our services, campaigns and fundraising efforts by delivering impactful content across all of our online and offline communication channels in alignment with our vision, mission and strategic objectives. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for creating quality communications, you will lead our PR and media work, be skilled in creating engaging video content and add your expertise to developing and delivering our social media, website and stakeholder communications.

Reporting to our CEO, the successful candidate will job-share with our established 2 day-per week Marketing & Communications Manager. As a member of LMK’s core staff team, you will work with LMK staff, LMK Leaders (youth workers who deliver our workshops to young people), members of our Youth Advisory Board, trustees and key stakeholders to develop and implement our brand, marketing and social media strategy.

Key Responsibilities

Marketing & Brand

• Co-develop LMK’s marketing strategy, leveraging key stakeholder input and action plans to support it
• Co-ownership of the execution of all marketing activities and materials, ensuring they reflect the brand and the values of the charity
• Lead the planning and execution of PR and media campaigns, leveraging media contacts, ensuring LMK has engaging media materials and our spokespeople are fully prepared to maximise media opportunities
• Be a brand guardian, responsible for the consistent use of visual identity, tone and messaging in our external materials, working with our graphic designer to support teams across LMK with branding

Communications, Content Development & Execution

• Co-ownership of the execution of all communications and content development
• Lead on the creation of engaging video content that can be used across communications platforms
• Working with the wider team, produce communications materials for supporters and key stakeholders in conjunction with the fundraising team
• Source and write up regular impact stories from across the organisation that reflect our strategic objectives which can be used in a variety of channels
• Be responsible for tracking the impact of marketing & communications, sharing reports with the team and Board of Trustees

Digital

• Grow and expand LMK’s social media presence onto new platforms (e.g. TikTok, SnapChat, Bluesky) whilst expanding existing presence on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn
• Monitor social channels daily, checking for messages/comments
• Co-manage the website as a key marketing channel, creating engaging content, optimising for SEO, overseeing website design updates, coordinating with developers on technical aspects, and analysing website traffic

Overall

• Comply with LMK policies and procedures relating to safeguarding, health & safety, confidentiality, complaints and data protection
• Work in a way that celebrates diversity, upholds LMK values and respects everyone LMK interacts with

Person specification

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience of developing messages/content for different audiences effectively and across different platforms including social media, websites, newsletters and emails
• Evidence of success in developing and executing PR strategies, including securing and maximising media opportunities
• Highly organised to manage a diverse workload with excellent time management and project management skills
• Experience of using a social media management tools e.g. Buffer, Asana, Hootsuite and communications tools e.g. Mailchimp
• Experience in creating and editing video content, using Canva or an equivalent design programme
• A knowledge of the Violence Against Women and Girls sector, Education sector or working with young people would be preferable, although not essential

Safeguarding

This role is subject to a basic DBS check.

In return for your dedication, we will offer you
✔  The opportunity to help prevent relationship abuse and domestic violence in
young people

✔  A diverse, bold and collaborative culture
✔  A commitment to supporting continuous professional development
✔  Working from home
✔  A genuinely flexible working environment
✔  Pension of 6%
✔  32 Days of annual leave, (including bank holidays) – pro-rated for this role
✔  Employee Assistance Programme

Fixed-term contract to April 2026 (maternity cover)

Hybrid working, with one day per week at our London office

This is an exciting time for the WI, as we are planning the next stages of our strategy and building on our strategic vision to be bold and inspiring, growing and relevant, flexible and inclusive. We  are proud to say that we continue to be the largest and most influential UK-based women’s organisation, with over 180,000 members. Our campaigns push for change on the issues that matter to women and their communities, and we have been a powerful voice throughout our 108 year history on issues from equal pay for women to protecting the environment from pollution. Today we continue to support and empower women to campaign to tackle climate change, to raise awareness of mental health, ADHD and Autism and to end violence against women. The WI has a track record of achieving real change on a huge range of issues, and this record of action shows that we are as relevant today as we were in 1915 when we began.

As a staff team, our strength is in trusting and engaging each other. We champion flexibility and inclusion, having implemented a bold hybrid model that supports a good work life balance and wellbeing, whilst at the same time allows the charity to flourish and do our best for our members.

About the Lead HR Officer role

In this generalist role, you will focus on the recruitment and retention of talented staff by helping to foster a positive, inclusive and empowering working environment that shapes our organisational culture. You will play an integral  part in shaping policies, championing best practice, managing employee relations and leading mental health and wellbeing initiatives.

As Lead HR Officer you will have both a strategic and operational focus, from incorporating EDI into our practices to providing specialist support and expertise in areas such as recruitment, performance management and employee relations. This role is also responsible for the line management of the HR Coordinator, and you will at times deputise for the Director of People and Culture at HR Group and Board of Trustee meetings.

About you

Qualified to CIPD level 5 and experienced in busy HR environments,  you should be adept at providing advice and support, skilled in reviewing and developing policy, and familiar with leading wellbeing activities and other HR projects to successful conclusions.

Exposure to HR systems and databases such as NaturalHR and external resources including HR-inform would be beneficial, as would knowledge of payroll management, experience of standing in for more senior managers and a Mental Health First aid qualification. You should be passionate about the WI’s  mission to transform women’s lives as well as a true ambassador for diversity, with outstanding problem-solving  skills and a confident yet sensitive approach to delivering change.

How to apply

For further information about this role, please download the recruitment pack which includes the job description and person specification.

To apply, please submit your current CV with a covering letter clearly explaining why you would be suitable for the role.

Closing date: 2 March 2025

First and second-round interviews: w/c 10 March 2025

No other media or agencies, please.

The WI is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and values diversity. Reg. Charity No. 803793.

Head of Finance and Internal Operations | up to £62,000 + benefits

Permanent | Croydon – Hybrid Working

A truly inspiring place to work, Young Roots partners with young refugees and asylum seekers aged 11-25 (mostly alone in the UK without their families) to improve their wellbeing and fulfil their potential. With a dedicated team providing life-changing services including intense one-to-one casework, English language mentoring, and access to specialist therapeutic and legal advice, Young Roots are proudly celebrating their 20th anniversary. 

Using their years of frontline work and deep understanding of the challenges faced by young refugees and asylum seekers, Young Roots are now focusing on campaigning and influencing policy to bring about positive change. The Head of Finance and Operations will support significant growth and associated transformation of their Finance and Operations to underpin their ability to provide these vital services to support young refugee’s increasingly complex needs.

Reporting to the CEO and leading a team of 5, the Head of Finance and Internal Operations is a critical leadership role providing advice and analysis to the Board and its Committees. This role will drive the vision and direction of Young Roots as a member of the Senior Leadership Team and will have a focus on Finance, with an oversight of HR, IT and Facilities. This role offers a rare opportunity to contribute at a big-picture strategic level, whilst maintaining the ability to manage their finances in a hands-on way for a genuinely amazing charity.

Key Responsibilities:  

• Leadership: As part of the Senior Leadership Team, support the CEO to develop, implement, and drive the vision and strategy for Young Roots; Develop and lead a first-class Finance and Operations Team; Support the SLT in its decision-making by providing expert analysis across finance, governance, HR, IT, risk, and facilities perspectives.  
• Finance & Planning: Provide robust financial governance and long-term financial planning; Lead financial reporting, production of management accounts, budgeting, reforecasting, and cashflow monitoring; Partner with Head of Fundraising and the SLT to ensure income generation and fundraising strategy is fit-for-purpose; Ensure statutory responsibilities are delivered in compliance to charity SORP; Lead the audit process; Ensure finance systems and controls are fit-for-purpose; Manage all contracts, ensuring services and bids are valued robustly and reflect ROI; Manage payroll; Ensure funding partners receive insightful financial reporting.
• HR: With the CEO and HR Manager, develop and implement a DEI and Wellbeing strategy; Ensure HR policies and procedures are fit-for-purpose, including ER, recruitment, and H&S.
• IT: With IT Consultant, develop and lead the implementation of IT and Digital Transformation strategy; Ensure database and day-to-day IT support is in place; Act as Data Officer.
• Premises: Oversee facilities function; Lead on lease and building issues; Support CEO, SLT, and Trustees with premises options and represent Young Roots with landlord and agent; Ensure all facilities including IT, office space, and utilities are fit-for-purpose and compliant.

What you’ll offer us:

• Qualified Accountant. Track-record of providing financial information, annual reports & accounts to Senior Leaders, Board and Trustees within the charity sector
• Hands-on and strategic. Ability to think strategically about the future director of the charity and translate that vision into a financial strategy and operational plans and changes. Ability to communicating effectively to Trustees and operations staff
• Ambition. Young Roots are open to someone stepping into their first SLT role.  
• Leadership. Ability to contribute to a values-based and ambitious culture and experience motivating, and empowering staff
• Charity Expert. Strong knowledge of SORP, and expertise in restricted fund accounting.
• Audit leadership
• Desire to oversee HR, Facilities, and IT functions.
• First-class collaboration, time-management, and communication skills, with the ability to work autonomously with strategic guidance from the CEO  
• Ability to visit the King's Cross and Brent offices / activities on a monthly basis and a monthly all-staff away day in central London.
• Ability to attend Saturday morning Board meetings 6 times per year.

What we’ll offer you:

• 25 days annual leave (rising to 28 with length of service) + bank holidays, and closure days over Christmas and New Year
• Hybrid and flexible working
• 5% employer pension contribution
• Sabbatical, enhanced maternity leave, special leave, and sickness policies
• Range of generous policies to support wellbeing and promote DEI.

Application Process:

• Although the closing date is Monday 3rd March, CVs will be reviewed on an ongoing basis so early applications are encouraged.
• Young Roots interviews are planned to commence from Monday 17th March.
• Pro-Recruitment group are acting on a retained basis for this role, and Young Roots kindly request all enquires, and contact, is via Pro-Recruitment. Any third-party enquiries will be forwarded to Pro Recruitment.

Senior Project Manager

UCL Department / Division: Advancement

Grade: 8

Hours: Full Time, Fixed Term Contract

Salary (inclusive of London allowance): £52,762 - £62,035

 About Us

We are UCL: a diverse community with the freedom to challenge and think differently. From cancer research to climate change, dementia to social inequality, the world is facing huge challenges and we’re determined to solve them.

There has never been a more exciting time to join the Advancement office as we plan for our biggest ever fundraising and engagement campaign and support the delivery of the bicentennial programme in 2026. We are a team of exceptionally ambitious, creative and passionate individuals who work together to achieve remarkable things with a global impact, and we would love for you to be part of this exciting journey and our success.

Equity, diversity and inclusion is important to us. We are committed to creating an environment where everyone is encouraged to give their best in a place where their unique experiences, perspectives and skills are seen as valuable assets.

About the role

Please note this position is a secondment fixed-term contract for 12months to cover maternity leave.

As Senior Project Manager you will manage a programme of strategic projects aimed at improving how we source, analyse and utilise our data so that we ensure it generates the most value possible. The postholder will be a key driver of change across the Advancement team, by coordinating the prioritisation and delivery of these projects, ensuring they are delivered on time and to budget.

We are happy to consider applications to work on a part-time, flexible and job share basis wherever possible (minimum 0.8 FTE – equivalent of 4 days per week, stated salary to be pro-rata).

This role is eligible for hybrid working with a minimum of 20% on site.

If you’re interested in hearing more, please contact our recruitment partner and Deputy Managing Director at Charity People, Neil Hogan, or you can download further details from their website.

About you

1. Project start-up and initiation

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of the operational and strategic needs of fundraising and alumni engagement at UCL, and how this is enabled by our data and systems strategy.
• Work with the Advancement Management team (our Associate Directors) and their nominees to define, scope and prioritise the Data and Systems programme of improvement projects.
• Establish the resourcing requirements for each project within the programme. Where appropriate, identify the need for additional resources (internal or external) to deliver on requirements.
• Lead on the setup and start-up of projects in support of the Data and Systems strategy, including ensuring project briefs are clear and approved, project governance arrangements are in place, the relevant stakeholders are engaged, and communications plan is in place.

2. Project Delivery

• Oversee and manage the ongoing delivery of Data and Systems projects, acting as a coordinator between project chairs and the wider team, ensuring project timelines are clear and communicated. 
• Co-develop creative solutions to meet project requirements where appropriate, including procuring new systems or designing new processes in partnership with colleagues.
• Support with the coordination of communication with external suppliers and consultants where appropriate, including supporting with procurement and contract management.
• Oversee and manage project budgets as required.
• Lead on the design and delivery of training for users and the wider team.
• Produce guidance for new and changed systems and processes.
• Conduct Data Privacy Impact Assessments for projects as appropriate, to ensure protection of personal information.
• Oversee and manage the secretariat for particular governance units (management information).
• General project management including project communications and sign-off management.

3. General

• As an active member of the Advancement team, some working outside of core hours may be required on occasion.
• Act as a champion of UCL’s Ways of Working; role-modelling and promoting these behaviours as part of everyday practices in Advancement.
• Champion UCL’s equity, diversity and inclusion ethos in Advancement and across UCL.
• Actively engage in Advancement’s culture of learning and development.
• Carry out duties in a way that embodies UCL’s environmental and social sustainability values, actively supporting UCL’s Sustainability Strategy, policies and objectives within the remit of the role.
• Maintain an awareness and observation of Fire and Health & Safety Regulations.
• Other duties within the scope, spirit and purpose of the role and its grade may be requested by the line manager.

We are pleased to accept applications from individuals who possess transferable skills and experience drawn from sectors outside of Higher Education.

What we offer

We know that our people are our greatest asset and in return we provide an empowering environment where personal and professional growth is invested in. We offer agile working and flexibility around working hours. Working with some of the greatest intellects in the world, UCL also offers a generous pension scheme and holiday allowance, plus closure days and bank holidays. 

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:

• 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
• Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme
• Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
• Immigration loan
• Relocation scheme for certain posts
• On-Site nursery
• On-site gym
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
• Discounted medical insurance

Our commitment to EDI

As London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world’s talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.

We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce.

Overview 
Drive Forward Foundation (DFF) is a London-based charity dedicated to empowering care-experienced young people to transition from care into sustainable and fulfilling careers. Guided by our values – visionary, people-focused, collaborative, and empowering – we strive to create a future where care-experienced young people thrive across all areas of their lives. 

Each year, we work with around 750 care-experienced young people, offering tailored support that spans holistic 1:1 guidance, bespoke counselling, career mentoring, exclusive work and training opportunities with employer partners, and our established youth policy forum. Our programmes address the diverse factors that influence young people’s ability to thrive, including mental health, housing, and criminalisation. 

As our first Impact & Evidence Manager, you will have the exciting opportunity to establish and shape DFF’s impact measurement framework. Your work will capture the effectiveness of our wide-ranging services and create a foundation of evidence that reflects the lived experiences of the young people we support. 

This role is ideal for someone who thrives on a relatively blank canvas and is passionate about building an evidence-based culture – integrating both data-driven insights and qualitative narratives – to enhance outcomes for young people. By combining internal evaluation with sector-wide research, you will amplify the voices of care-experienced young people, ensuring their experiences drive meaningful change in our programmes and beyond. 

This evidence base will underpin DFF’s policy advocacy, stakeholder engagement, and thought leadership, helping to reduce systemic barriers to employment for care-experienced young people. Reporting to the Director of Fundraising, Policy, and Communications, you will be part of a dynamic team contributing to our sector leadership by benchmarking DFF’s practices, identifying emerging trends, and strengthening our advocacy work. 

Key Responsibilities 

Impact Measurement and Framework Development 

• Co-design and develop an impact measurement framework with programme users and other stakeholders to evaluate the effectiveness of DFF’s interventions. 

• Evaluate programmes such as mentoring, counselling, and skills development, measuring their impact on sustained employment, personal growth, and career progression. 

• Provide evidence-based recommendations to refine and enhance programme design, ensuring maximum impact for care-experienced young people. 

• Develop annual impact reports that blend quantitative data with compelling qualitative narratives, showcasing DFF’s outcomes holistically. 

Data Integration and Visualisation 

• Leverage tools such as MAXQDA, Tableau, and/or Power BI to analyse and visualise data, integrating client feedback, case studies, and Salesforce metrics. 

• Collaborate closely with the Systems & IT Manager to develop live dashboards and infographics to ensure insights are accessible and actionable for internal teams and external stakeholders. 

• Create interactive dashboards and user-friendly reporting formats tailored for funders, policymakers, and programme teams, enabling real-time engagement with key findings. 

External Research and Evidence Building 

• Build partnerships with academic institutions, think-tanks, and sector bodies to benchmark DFF’s practices, contribute to wider evidence bases, and enhance credibility. 

• Commission and manage external research contracts or consultants, where required, to complement internal evaluation and ensure depth in analysis. 

• Undertake sector-wide research to identify trends, innovative approaches, and emerging best practices, integrating these findings into DFF’s strategic development. 

• Organise or participate in webinars, roundtables, and forums to share research insights and position DFF as a knowledge hub for care-experienced youth employment. 

Strategic Insights and Reporting 

• Prepare detailed reports, infographics, and dashboards to communicate outcomes to funders, policymakers, and internal teams. 

• Provide tailored impact updates for employer partners, highlighting the results of their collaborations and contributions. 

• Support colleagues in meeting monitoring and evaluation (M&E) requirements for external funders, ensuring the collection of relevant data. 

• Explore innovative ways of reporting impact, including the use of compelling case studies, personal narratives, and engaging media, to highlight the depth of DFF’s interventions. 

Advocacy and Policy Influence 

• Translate data and insights into compelling narratives to support policy campaigns, particularly addressing barriers like mental health, housing, and criminalisation. 

• Collaborate with the Policy and Communications Team to strengthen DFF’s profile as a thought leader through policy briefs, impact updates, and stakeholder engagement. 

• Produce robust, evidence-based reports for strategic use: 

• To influence policy by providing clear, actionable insights for policymakers and stakeholders. 

• as media hooks to amplify DFF’s profile and advocate for systemic change, showcasing key findings in public-facing campaigns. 

Youth Voice and Continuous Improvement 

• Incorporate insights from care-experienced young people into impact measurement and programme design, ensuring their voices drive change. 

• Establish feedback loops to continuously adapt and align impact measurement with DFF’s values and strategic objectives. 

• Develop tools and systems for youth-friendly reporting, such as visual summaries or short videos, to ensure that young people can engage with and benefit from the findings. 

Person Specification 

Essential 

• Proven experience in impact measurement, evaluation, and research, preferably within the charity sector. 

• Strong analytical skills, with proficiency in qualitative data analysis tools (e.g., MAXQDA) and data visualisation platforms (e.g., Tableau, Power BI). 

• Demonstrated ability to design and implement evaluation frameworks, ideally co-developed with programme users and stakeholders. 

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex data as actionable insights through engaging reports, infographics, and dashboards. 

• Experience managing research projects or commissioning external consultants. 

• Strong project management skills and the ability to balance multiple priorities. 

Desirable 

• Knowledge of issues facing care-experienced young people and/or experience in the youth or employment sector. 

• Experience in policy influencing and advocacy. 

• Familiarity with GDPR and data protection best practices. 

Our Values in Action 

• Visionary: You will innovate and explore new methods for measuring impact, positioning DFF as a sector leader.  

• People-Focused: Your work will prioritise the experiences of our care-experienced young people, ensuring their voices shape our programmes.  

• Collaborative: You will work alongside colleagues and stakeholders to build a strong, data-driven community of practice.  

• Empowering: Your insights will help dismantle barriers and enable positive change within and beyond DFF.  

Benefits 

• Competitive salary with growth opportunities. 

• 27 days annual leave plus public holidays. 

• Pension scheme. 

• Professional development opportunities. 

• Individual professional development allowance and access to a Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). 

How to Apply 

We are looking for passionate individuals who share our vision and values. To apply, please submit the following: 

1. Your CV: Highlighting your relevant skills, experiences, and achievements. 

1. A Cover Letter (maximum 2 pages): Tell us about your motivation for applying, how you align with our values, and what you can bring to the role. 

Application Process 

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an in-person interview to discuss their experience and alignment with DFF’s mission and values. You will complete a practical exercise to demonstrate your approach to impact measurement and data analysis. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. Close to 20% of our workforce is care-experienced, reflecting our values in action. If you require adjustments to the application process, please contact us using the email provided above. 

Centre 404 is a leading charity with an excellent strong reputation for providing high quality support and services to people with learning disabilities and their families.  Based in North London, we currently work across eight London boroughs.

Following expert consultation, we are now seeking an experienced, solution-focussed Head of Finance and IT to join our Senior Management Team. This role oversees the financial operations and drives the development of our integrated IT strategy, ensuring first-class financial and IT service across the organisation.

In this role you will ensure timely and accurate management and financial reporting across the organisation, fostering a culture of financial accountability and ensuring that all stakeholders have a sense of co-ownership of this; working closely with the senior management team you will support grant applications to ensure that the terms and conditions of these grants are understood and complied with. You will also manage our cloud-based IT services to support the delivery of our strategic plan, ensuring best value IT across the organisation.

The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA, or CIPFA) with a solid understanding of IT systems management. They will have proven experience in both financial and IT leadership roles, working closely with senior managers and collaborating with a range of internal and external stakeholders at senior levels. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential, along with the ability to present complex financial data to diverse audiences to ensure the organisation's financial sustainability. Experience in the charity sector and in developing financial strategy is essential for this role.

In return, the post holder will benefit from being part of a well-established and supportive finance function and Senior Leadership Team. 

Full details of the role are outlined in the job description and background information. 

Closing date: Please note, applications will be shortlisted and interviewed on a rolling basis.

Centre 404 is dedicated to staff development and we will provide a detailed induction and on-going training and support. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults at risk and the children we support, and we are looking to recruit people who share these values. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced DBS check, proof of eligibility to work in the UK and two satisfactory references.

We are dedicated to providing a meaningful and rewarding work environment, as well as offering a range of perks and benefits for our staff to enjoy.

Centre 404 is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Charity ref number 299889

About More in Common

More in Common is a research agency working across the US, UK, Germany, France and Poland to tackle polarisation and division. More in Common leads and supports initiatives to build more united, inclusive, and resilient societies. Our mission is to understand the forces driving us apart, help societies find common ground and bring people together to tackle shared challenges.

In the UK, our work is best described as being part consultancy and part think tank. We provide a full suite of research services including polling and focus group research; evidence reviews and secondary data analysis; audience mapping and audience strategy; strategic communications strategy and campaign development. More in Common is a member of the British Polling Council.

Our work is informed by our ground-breaking segmentation of the British public. This unique values-based lens to our quantitative and qualitative research means we can understand not only what the public thinks about the big challenges facing British society today but - crucially - why they think it. Our insights help leaders in government, the media, business and civil society to develop better strategies and communications – particularly in reaching disengaged communities far from the Westminster/London bubble – and to better navigate tricky and divisive issues.

More in Common has published agenda-setting thought leadership on a whole range of debates facing British society, including exploring the public’s starting points on climate action and tackling crime and anti-social behaviour; understanding how the British public is navigating major debates from trans and gender identity to the conflict in Israel and Palestine to assisted dying; highlighting the public’s expectations on mental health reform and what’s next for the levelling up agenda. Our work is regularly covered in the British press and media and we’ve developed a series of partnerships with broadcasters and newspapers to deliver top-quality research insights. In the 2024 General Election period, we were among Britain’s most accurate pollsters and used our focus group research to put people and public opinion at the centre of coverage of the election campaign.

Through our consultancy, More in Common has also supported dozens of partners with insights and strategic communications support. We’ve helped national institutions such as the BBC, British Library and National Trust to better understand their audiences, we’ve helped partners in government and civil society with the set-up and delivery of the Homes for Ukraine scheme, and we’ve supported a range of partners to test their manifesto ideas from the National Farmers Union to Rethink Mental Illness among many others.

In 2025, More in Common has a range of exciting projects in the pipeline, including:

• Refreshing our core values model with a deeper understanding of the attitudes and worldviews that shape the most important divides in Britain in 2025
• Supporting the aid sector to deliver more effective messages to reach beyond their highly engaged activist base
• Working with video game designers to develop strategic interventions with low-trust groups to tackle disinformation
• Developing new strategies to talk about men’s health issues in ways that avoid culture war traps
• Expanding our international research offer
• Working with national institutions to help them better understand their audiences and users
• Working with with leading transport authorities and think tanks to help navigate backlash against active transport and public transport initiatives

Diversity + Equity + Inclusion

We will have a better chance of uniting divided societies if our team reflects a broad range of social and cultural backgrounds, beliefs, political opinions and life experiences. We particularly encourage applications from underrepresented and minority communities. 

About this role

More in Common is seeking a full-time Associate Director to start work in Spring 2025 as we grow our team and advance our mission of building a more united and inclusive UK, where all people feel respected and better understood, and share a sense of belonging. More in Common UK is a small team with a start-up culture where everyone is expected to execute a range of responsibilities. The roleholder will be based in the London office Monday-Thursday with Friday in the office or working remotely.

The Associate Director, Strategy and Development will be a member of More in Common UK’s management team and will oversee fundraising, operations and More in Common’s strategic communications projects for partners as well as deputising for the UK Director.

The specific responsibilities of the role are:

Fundraising and Development

• Oversee and lead More in Common’s UK business development and fundraising activity against agreed budgets
• Manage More in Common’s consulting arm, identifying opportunities for new partnerships, leading pitches and managing client relationships
• Inculcate a programme of ‘new business’ across the More in Common team.
• Oversee More in Common’s programme of events and partner engagement, including our Party Conference events.
• Hold responsibility for More in Common’s UK brand and marketing activities
• Work with More in Common’s UK Finance team to develop and manage strong financial management systems and processes
• Design and support the creation of new and innovative additions to More in Common’s UK offer

Management and oversight

• With the Associate Director, team manage More in Common UK’s work programme and oversee the activity of junior staff
• Ensure that More in Common’s UK outputs are of the highest quality and genuinely lead to impact in line with our mission
• Deputise for the UK Director in meetings with clients, funders and with global colleagues along with the Associate Director of Research and Insights
• With the UK Director and Associate Director of Research and Insights, help to design the strategy for the UK team’s work

Strategic Communications

• Lead strategic communications projects across the UK team’s programme of work for both clients and partners
• Help More in Common’s partners and clients to use our insights to craft and deliver impactful communications and outreach strategies
• Support research staff to turn More in Common’s public opinion insights into compelling narratives and stories for partners
• Work closely with More in Common’s communications consultants to maximise opportunities for dissemination of the UK team’s work

Joining More in Common

With over 60 staff across five countries, each member of our team makes a vital contribution to our impact, and we put a strong emphasis on team selection and values. We look for people who:

• Are strategic, rigorous, restless, energetic and creative
• Are able to think ahead and get big stuff done
• Are committed to a process of ongoing learning
• Have direct experience with and understand people from different perspectives and backgrounds
• Are excited to do work that works across political divides and that promotes shared national identities
• Are interested in reaching left-behind communities
• Are excited to work with heart as well as head
• Want to be part of finding practical solutions

Qualifications and experience

We look for great people before we look for specific qualifications and experience. However, the following will be an asset for this role:

• A track record of delivering high quality outputs for clients, members, partners and/or funders
• Experience of leading revenue generating client consultancy or membership programmes
• Experience of grant/tender writing, pitching and reporting
• Experience of translating research and insight into innovative products or training programmes for a range of partners
• The ability to write well and at pace for a range of audiences
• An understanding of how to interpret quantitative and qualitative data and to use that data to tell a compelling story
• Experience of developing light-touch processes for financial and project management and for quality control
• Experience of managing junior staff, including performance management

Compensation

£65,000 - £80,000 and excellent benefits along with generous annual leave policy. Personal learning and growth budget.

How to apply

The application deadline is Friday 14th March: 23:59.

Applications will be in the form of a CV and a cover letter of no more than one page outlining how your skills and experience match the requirements in the qualifications and experience section.

A note on cover letters: we recognise that applying for a job is time-consuming and that generative AI tools can be helpful in the writing process. However, candidates shine best when they express themselves and their ideas in their own words. We therefore recommend that applicants avoid using these tools when preparing application documents.

Indicative timeline (please note these dates remain subject to change)

• Initial conversation with UK Director: 19th March
• Meetings with team members: 20th-21st March
• Final panel interview: 24th-26th March
• We expect to make an offer to the successful candidate by 28th March

Title: Project Assistant, Inclusive Education

Location: Kampala, Uganda
Contract:  12-month fixed term contract
Salary: Local terms and conditions apply

Sightsavers are seeking a Project Assistant to lead on project implementation of our Inclusive Education project, The post-holder will work alongside the Programme Officer and partners to ensure a successful roll out of the project. Working to enhance the quality of the project delivery from inception through to completion.

Strong technical and capacity building experience, advocacy, partnership collaboration and partnership creation, inclusive education project experience for children with disabilities are all key to successfully deliver on this project.

If you have previous experience within international development in a similar role  this could be a great opportunity to develop your skills further within an international organisation.

Knowledge, skills and experience for the Project Assistant Inclusive Education

Essential:

• Knowledge of current issues, best practices and the local education system, particularly relating to the education of children with disabilities.
• Familiarity with national legislation and policies in the field of disability/human rights and education
• Substantial experience implementing programmes, including experience of the education sector.
• Experience of designing/managing/supporting education programmes for children with disabilities.
• Experience in policy and/or advocacy work in education, particularly education that is inclusive of children with disabilities.
• Previous project assistant experience in an NGO environment.
• Experience in working in partnerships more so with Government
• Project management skills
• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written)
• Good written English skills
• Good IT skills
• Ability to understand and work with project budgets, forecasts and reports
• Field experiences in education
• Current and ongoing right to work in Uganda
• The Project Assistant, Inclusive Education is a highly varied role and involved role and the above is not an exhaustive list of duties or required professional skills. Please do read the full Job Description for a complete understanding of what the role entails.

The deadline to submit your completed application is 3 March 2025

The interview process will consist of two stages. The first stage will be a virtual interview lasting up to one hour. Candidates who are successful at this stage will be invited to attend a final interview at the country office in Uganda. This final interview will last up to one hour.

Next Steps 

To apply for this exciting new opportunity, simply click on the ‘Apply’. Please ensure you answer all related questions during the application process. We are particularly interested in learning of your motivations for applying.

As an equal opportunity Employer we actively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Sightsavers is a Disability Confident Leader therefore qualified people living with a disability are particularly encouraged to apply

Sightsavers is an employer that does not tolerate any form of harassment and has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse. All potential candidates will be subjected to rigorous background checks and controls. 

This role sits within the wider Operations team, and is dedicated to ensuring the highest standard of financial management to enable RFUK to fulfil its mission. The role is pivotal to safeguarding the financial integrity and sustainability of RFUK.

Reporting to the Head of Operations & Compliance, the Finance Manager will be responsible for overseeing and managing the charity’s financial operations, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, regulations, and donor requirements. You will work closely with senior leadership to provide accurate and timely financial reporting, support budget planning, and provide strategic financial advice to help the charity achieve its objectives. The successful post-holder will also line manage the Finance Officer. 

The ideal candidate will bring at least five years of experience in a senior finance role. They will have a proven track record in financial management, charity accounting and operational excellence.

The candidate will be contributing positively to our dynamic organisational ethos and values and cross-team working where all ideas are valued, and innovation is encouraged. They will be able to fit well into a fast-paced, demanding and high impact environment with an international focus. 

We are looking for someone with an interest in the role as we take on new challenges in developing our new 10-year vision. The role represents an exciting opportunity for a candidate who wants to make a real difference working for an organisation that consistently punches above its weight, and who possesses the necessary drive, as well as a commitment to both human rights and environmental protection.

We provide a friendly, humble and welcoming team environment. This includes weekly staff team and catch-up meetings with line managers, flexible working arrangements, and opportunities for learning and professional development. 

About Reprieve:

Reprieve works with the most disenfranchised people in society. Our aim is simple: to consign the death penalty and abuses carried out in the name of “counter-terrorism” or “national security” to history, drawing public and political attention to these past harms with a view to preventing them from occurring again. 

In our view, you can best judge a society by how it treats prisoners, criminal defendants, and the far-flung targets of an ever-changing counter-terror policy. To us, the rule of law means little if we selectively apply it to people we agree with. It is for all of us. Liberty is always eroded at the margins. 

Reprieve’s staff is made up of courageous and committed human rights defenders. Founded in 1999, we provide free legal and investigative support to people facing the death penalty and those victimised by states’ abusive counter-terror policies – rendition, torture, arbitrary detention and extrajudicial killing. 

We fight our clients’ cases in courts around the world; investigate their mistreatment; and advocate on their behalf, encouraging public and political debate of human rights issues. 

Reprieve’s main office is in Aldgate, London, UK. Reprieve also supports full-time Fellows, who work as lawyers, investigators and campaigners in the countries in which we work. We work closely with a number of partner organisations in jurisdictions all over the world, who provide access to clients, expertise, knowledge and guidance on specific issues or regions. We work in cooperation with relevant government officials, individual lawyers and human rights defenders, as well as individual, corporate and foundation funders to further the cause of our shared goals.

The Role:

The Unlawful Detentions Teams Caseworker will undertake a range of casework activities in support of Reprieve’s work on cases of unlawful detention, which comprises our work on detention cases in North East Syria (NES), and our Guantánamo Bay and Life after Guantánamo Projects.

About our NES work

There are currently thousands of people indefinitely detained in camps and prisons in NES, in conditions the UN has found to be inhumane and degrading. Reprieve aims to ensure that individuals detained in Syria are treated in line with international law, and not subjected to the death penalty, extrajudicial execution, arbitrary detention, torture or rendition. Where possible, we advocate for the release and repatriation of foreign nationals detained in NES, many of whom are victims of trafficking and / or minors. We also advocate for and support clients and their children after their release from arbitrary detention.

Through our work we also aim to challenge and change flawed ‘war on terror’ narratives and legal and political frameworks – including in the UK, Europe and the US – that engender state-sanctioned discrimination and abuse and undermine the rule of law and human rights and sometimes create two-tiered layers of citizenship rights for ethnic minorities in Western countries. For example, the British people detained in NES are often arbitrarily deprived of their citizenship, under powers that are used almost exclusively against Muslims, mainly of South Asian, Middle Eastern, and African heritage. This is done in an attempt to place them outside the reach of the law, and to avoid giving them the consular and legal protections to which they are entitled as citizens. 

About our Guantánamo work

Reprieve was one of the very first organisations allowed inside Guantánamo. Since then, we have secured freedom for more than 80 men illegally detained without charge or trial – more than any other organisation. Our unique Life after Guantánamo (LAG) project helps prisoners who have been released from Guantanamo but still face extreme human rights abuses related to their status as former Guantanamo detainees. 

 
For full details including a person specification please review the job description. 

Length and Salary

 This is a full-time role on a fixed term, 12 month contract subject to extension depending on funding. The annual salary is £42,193 full-time per annum, less any required deductions for income tax and national insurance. 

This role is based in Reprieve’s London office. Reprieve operates a hybrid working model and we require staff to work 2 days per week from the London office and the rest of the week from home. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK currently and for the duration of the contract which will be checked prior to interview.

The deadline for applications is 23:59 GMT on 02 March 2025. 

University College London Hospitals Charity (UCLH Charity) is partnering exclusively with Robertson Bell to recruit a Finance Manager on a permanent, full time basis. UCLH Charity is the main charity associated with University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The charity works to improve patient and staff welfare by providing funding for research, medical equipment and education facilities for the Trust, and is currently carrying out a major property redevelopment. The charity team also administers a subsidiary company and several other small charities.

UCLH Charity is now seeking a hardworking and versatile Finance Manager who can join the finance team which currently consists of six people. Reporting into the Head of Finance you will be responsible for a broad variety of finance tasks and will take ownership of the accounts of four smaller charities.

The key responsibilities will be:

UCLH Charity:

• Oversight of the work of the accounts payable and receivable team. 
• Management of staff season ticket loans, answering day to day queries and liaison with the UCLH payroll department including carrying out monthly reconciliations.
• Liaison with the Trust regarding invoices relating to grants made by the charity.
• Administration of leaving grants for hospital staff.
• Check payments and sign them off for approval.
• Oversee a high volume of transactions ensuring accuracy at all times.
• Answering any ad hoc queries from Executive Team, fundholders, fundraisers, donors and hospital staff.
• The opportunity to assist with budgeting, forecasting and the statutory accounts process.

Smaller charities:

• Management and statutory accounts for the following: Lymphoma Research Trust, Essex Wynter Charity, Friends of UCLH and Middlesex Hospital Nurses Benevolent Fund.

Liaising with fundraisers and attending trustees meetings which take place twice a year for the Lymphoma Research Trust.

The organisation:

UCLH Charity was established as a result of various mergers and restructures over the years, most recently 2000 and 2017.

UCLH Charity funds a wide range of projects to improve and enhance a hospital stay and provides funding for training and education so that staff at UCLH can provide the best possible care, using the latest techniques. The charity also funds new and innovative equipment, improvements to hospital spaces and a wide range of clinical research projects at UCLH, working to translate cutting-edge research and innovation into new and improved treatments for patients.

Essential requirements:

• Good team player and happy to work in a small team.
• Good knowledge of accounting systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong communication skills and sense of customer service.
• Conscientious and with good attention to detail.
• Experience in a small to medium sized organisation.
• Well-organised and able to manage own workload in order to meet deadlines.

Please note previous charity experience is desirable but not essential.

UCLH Charity’s head office is based in Euston and candidates will be required to work in the office a minimum of three days per week.

The closing date for applications is 9th March 2025. Applications will be under constant review before the closing date so please submit your application to our retained search agent Robertson Bell. Apply now to be considered!