Global Safeguarding Lead Jobs
Associate Director for Safeguarding (0.8 FTE)
£51,368 pa plus excellent benefits (£64,210 FTE)
London WC1 and home-based
28 hours per week
The Associate Director for Safeguarding is an integral role in which you will work collaboratively with the Executive Director for People and Culture and other colleagues across the College to develop our organisational safeguarding strategy and action plan, to promote a culture in which the safeguarding of children, young people and adults at risk is at the core of our delivery of services in both our domestic and global programmes.
As Associate Director for Safeguarding, you will play an active role to ensure that our safeguarding processes, reporting mechanisms, points of escalation and learning programme for College staff are of the highest quality.
Reporting to the Executive Director for People and Culture, you will work key individuals to design and deliver a programme of continuing professional development around safeguarding processes and delivery. You will provide support and appropriate challenge where required at all levels of the College, ensuring robust reporting procedures are in place for managing safeguarding concerns for both direct and indirect delivered activities.
You will also work with external agencies, support organisations and referral pathways to establish effective working relationships, ensuring external knowledge provides continual challenge to the internal delivery of safeguarding and takes into account wider best practice.
With a good standard of education, perhaps with a social work or related qualification, you should have significant current experience of delivering safeguarding services in a range of settings and across diverse communities. You should also have experience of implementing change within safeguarding settings. You will be values driven, a good team player, with effective influencing and persuading skills, demonstrating an empathic approach regarding the work and workload of others and have the ability to empower colleagues to be effective within all aspects of safeguarding practice.
You should also have an understanding of safeguarding in an in-person, digital and or online delivery environment and be flexible and open to alternative approaches to problem solving, providing suggestions and ideas for change and improvement.
Proven experience of researching and producing high quality written reports, briefings, presentations and information along with the ability to set out and discuss complex issues clearly for a range of audiences, is essential.
This role will require a DBS check and is not exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health sets and maintains standards for the education and training of all doctors working in paediatrics and child health in the UK. We advocate on child health issues at home and internationally. Additionally, through a variety of activities, the College influences the quality of medical practice for children in hospital and in the community.
The RCPCH has more than 23,000 members and fellows and employs around 200 staff, most of whom work in our London office in Holborn. We have a Devolved Nations team operating from Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Our College values: Include, Influence, Innovate and Lead, are important to us. These values ensure we bring out the best in each other, strive forward together to make the College a positive and dynamic place to work.
The RCPCH champions Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. Our workplace is inclusive, offering a supportive environment where staff can thrive. The College is keen to accept applications from people with protected characteristics. We believe that our staff should represent all of the diverse communities we serve. Join us to help realise our vision of a world where every child is healthy and well.
The College operates a flexible and modern working policy, whereby our colleagues work in the office for a minimum of 40% over a 4 week cycle and the remainder from home.
The RCPCH is committed to safeguarding the children, young people and adults it has contact with in the exercise of its functions and responsibilities. The RCPCH expects all staff to share this commitment – we place a high priority on ensuring only those who do so are recruited to work for us.
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records.
Closing date: 5pm on Friday, 14 March 2025
Safer Recruitment Interviews: w/c 24 March 2025
Final Stage Interviews: 31 March 2025 (in person)
The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health advocates on child health issues at home and internationally.



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Worldwide Veterinary Service is searching for an experienced and ambitious manager to lead the growth of our global education programme
This is an ideal role for an experienced project manager who wants to make lasting improvements to the lives of children and animals around the world.
Reporting to the Director of Policy at global animal welfare charity, Worldwide Veterinary Service (WVS), you will help grow and develop education programmes that protect children from key zoonotic disease and improve the relationship between animals and people.
One child dies from rabies every 10 minutes. Most victims are under the age of 15. Rabies is 100% fatal, but entirely vaccine preventable. Children just need the right information to protect themselves. WVS established Mission Rabies, a campaign that aims to eliminate rabies for good, in 2013. We have worked hard to reach 9.6 million children worldwide, but around half of the world’s 2 billion children at this age still live in rabies endemic countries. You will manage national education managers based across Sub-Saharan Africa, Southeast Asia, and Latin America to spread our core messages to a wider audience. This is essential if we are to deliver our goal to halve the number of people dying from rabies in the next 5 years.
We need someone who is ambitious, driven and wants the opportunity to make a difference by significantly growing their own programme of work.
As an organisation we are embracing hybrid working, and remote working within the UK could be considered for this role. Applicants should be aware that there is an expectation that employees will attend meetings at our Dorset office and travel as needed for this role. For this role, there may be an average of about 1 - 2 internal meetings per month that require travel – either to one of our offices or to other locations within the UK. You should expect to travel to global project sites at least once per quarter.
About Us
At Worldwide Veterinary Service (WVS) we champion animal welfare around the world. We send vets where they are needed most, provide expert veterinary training in hard-to-reach places, and ship urgent aid supplies worldwide, every day of the year.
We deploy teams of vets and vet nurses, send equipment and supplies to help struggling organisations on the front line of animal welfare, and train vets at our international training centres in India, Thailand, Malawi and the Galápagos Islands. We also work on strategic one health projects such as rabies elimination campaigns with Governments and NGOs all over the world.
Last year, WVS treated over 103,000 animals, trained over 2,800 vets, deployed teams of vets all over the world, and sent over 1,042 parcels of veterinary supplies to 231 charities in 65 countries. Over 1.2 m dogs were vaccinated against rabies last year as part of our Mission Rabies campaign.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
- Plan, oversee, and develop our education and behaviour change campaigns in Asia, Africa and Latin America
- Work with education leads in country to ensure that targets are being met and quality is being adhered to.
- Work effectively with local and international stakeholders and government partners to seek out new opportunities in target countries and represent WVS.
- Identify potential partner organisations, initiate and maintain communications
- Work closely with colleagues to provide technical advice and implementation assistance to Mission Rabies and WVS projects around the world.
- Ensure teams are reporting accurately and adhering to monitoring mechanisms.
- Write strong project reports and proposals.
- Act as Deputy Safeguarding Officer and ensure compliance with national and international obligations and regulations.
- Provide regular updates to the UK head office and the global teams.
- Undertake field visits in support of this work.
- Any other duties as required.
Essential Skills & Experience
- 10+ years in project or campaign management, preferably in an animal welfare, public health, humanitarian and/or international development capacity.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Experience in managing large and diverse teams in challenging environments.
- A strong team player.
- Excellent attention to detail and pride in delivering high-quality work.
- A passion for animal welfare.
- Proficient in Microsoft packages - Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- The ability and willingness to be flexible and work irregular hours, including evenings and weekends occasionally when the charity requires.
- Qualified to degree level or with a relevant recognised qualification.
- Proficiency in English (mother tongue or C2 level equivalent).
- A full drivers’ licence.
Desired Skills & Experience
- Experience in Education Development or improving school systems at scale
- Experience of delivering successful Public Health or Behaviour Change campaigns
- Degree in international relations, public health, conservation, animal welfare, animal health related sciences, such as veterinary medicine or veterinary nursing.
- Experience in the charity sector.
- Command of another language.
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Manager, Water Governance and Resilience
Contract: Full-time, Permanent, 37.5 hours per week
Location: Remote/work from home, Canada based
Salary: $68,000 - $72,000 CAD per year with excellent benefits
About WaterAid
Want to use your expertise in water governance and climate resilience to make a lasting impact?
We need passionate, dedicated professionals. In return, you will be empowered to make a real difference. Together, we will create lasting change.
Join WaterAid Canada as Manager, Water Governance and Resilience to advance WASH advocacy and governance, ensuring sustainable and climate-resilient water, sanitation, and hygiene services.
About the Role
The Manager, Water Governance and Resilience includes, but is not limited to:
1. Policy research and analysis including:
- Policy analysis on water, sanitation and hygiene in Canada’s foreign policy including gender responsive climate finance for adaptation, mitigation, and loss and damage, in addition to biodiversity investment.
- Support extensive engagement with civil society coalition partners to advance and grow WAC’s ecosystem for progressing our WASH and climate agenda in policies across sectors including food security, biodiversity, health, and gender equality.
2. Engaging stakeholders in Canada and globally
- In collaboration with the Head of Policy and Advocacy, promote WaterAid’s strategic goals, approaches, and values with civil society networks and strategic partners, highlighting the centrality of WASH in a wide range of contexts and sectors, focusing on climate change and the environment.
- Explore new advocacy opportunities through expanded stakeholder engagement across private sector, youth and other networks.
3. Thought leadership for water security, water governance and climate finance
- Provide subject matter expertise on climate finance to support integration of water security and WASH and understanding of applicable pathways to influence climate finance policy towards increasing investment.
- Participate in knowledge exchange with fellow WaterAid staff in Canada and globally as part of internal working groups and communities of practice.
Requirements
To be successful, you’ll need:
- A postgraduate degree in environmental studies, climate change, or water governance.
- 5+ years’ experience in international assistance, policy analysis, and advocacy.
- Proven ability to engage with civil society, government agencies, and donors.
- Strong expertise in WASH, climate finance, and governance.
- Excellent research and analytical skills, with experience in policy brief development.
- Willingness and ability to travel in Canada and internationally, sometimes in difficult environments (when travel is permitted).
- Ability to work independently and collaborate across global teams.
- Demonstrated ability to write high quality briefing notes, policy briefs, and influencing plans in English.
Desirable:
- Experience working in low- and middle-income countries.
- Proficiency in French or other WaterAid working languages.
- Knowledge of Canada’s reconciliation policies and Indigenous water rights.
- Fundraising and grant proposal development experience is an asset.
- Experience within a global federation and Canadian civil society a strong asset
How to Apply: Click ‘Apply’ to submit your CV, Cover letter and answer the following questions:
- Have you previously worked in an advocacy or policy role focused on climate change, water security, or sanitation?
- Are you familiar with Canada’s foreign policy on water, sanitation, and hygiene, including climate finance and biodiversity investment?
- Do you have experience engaging with stakeholders in government, private sector, youth networks, or Indigenous communities? Please provide an example related to the Canadian context
Closing date: March 18, 2025, at 10AM EST.
Can I use Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology in my application? At WaterAid, we strongly advise against using AI technology at any stage of the recruitment process. Our goal is to ensure a fair and transparent process that provides every applicant with an equal opportunity to succeed. We value hearing about your unique experiences and perspectives in your application, and, if shortlisted, during the interview as well.
Pre-employment screening: To apply for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the respective country. All pre-employment checks will be carried out according to the applicable laws in the respective countries.
Benefits
Our Commitment: WaterAid Canada's talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.
Equal Opportunities: WaterAid Canada is an equal opportunities employer, committed to achieving the highest standards of diversity, fairness, and equality. We strongly encourage applications from people with disabilities, visible minorities, and people of diverse backgrounds. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Safeguarding: WaterAid Canada is committed to safeguarding and protecting children and vulnerable adults. Our recruitment processes ensure that all candidates undergo appropriate background checks before employment is confirmed.
Our vision is a world where everyone, everywhere has sustainable and safe water, sanitation and hygiene.





End Water Poverty Global Coordinator
Contract: 2 Years Fixed Term Contract, Full time
Location: WaterAid is a global and equal opportunities employer. The role will be based in any Global South country where WaterAid has has an office, subject to right-to-work eligibility in the respective countries. The role will be recruited by WaterAid UK office. The position will need to often work across time zones.
Salary: Salaries and benefits for different countries will vary in line with the location of the successful candidate and depending on experience. See further details below for some of the countries:
- South Africa: ZAR1,009,626 - 1,376,465 per year with excellent benefits
- Malawi: 1,376,465 - 1,376,46 per year with excellent benefits
About End Water Poverty
End Water Poverty (EWP) is a WaterAid hosted Southern-led civil society coalition advocating for the fundamental human right to access water and sanitation. Rooted in local realities and influencing global decision-making, EWP promotes the decolonization of development agendas based on its Southern-led values and principles. By integrating environmental and gender perspectives, the coalition strives to ensure water and sanitation are accessible, affordable, high-quality, and available to everyone—both now and for future generations.
About the Team
EWP is a large southern-led civil society coalition working on water and sanitation issues. EWP has over 150 members in more than 90 countries across Africa, Asia, Latin America, Europe, and North America. Our members range from grassroots, community-based organizations, local NGOs, and trade unions, all working within this coalition towards a more balanced world in terms of political, economic, and social power.
As our EWP Global Coordinator you will provide strategic leadership, fundraising capacity, and campaigning knowledge to the EWP network,
In this role you will:
- Set the strategic direction for the organization
- Manage and support EWP members across the globe
- Ensure EWP is a southern-led coalition
- Raise essential funds for EWP to thrive
- Oversee all major EWP campaigning efforts
- Report into WA and the EWP Steering Committee on progress and goals
- Manage the EWP budget.
Requirements
To be successful, you’ll need:
- 10 years working in a country considered “global south"
- Educated to degree level or equivalent work experience, with a strong preference for work in the human rights
- At least 5+ years of relevant professional experience working to advancing on water and sanitation and/or human rights (with a human rights interdependency lens) and improving water governance systems ensuring participation and leadership of vulnerable groups and/or local grassroots organisations .
- Experience in fundraising, and budget management skills
- Experience of working with grassroots networks, social movements, and/or in networks at a national or international level,
- Track record of developing, implementing and monitoring international campaign strategies based on local needs, which have delivered long term political change.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English,
- Conversational in French and/or Spanish
- Ability to work with minimum supervision.
Closing date: Applications will close at 12:00pm on 14th March 2025.
How to Apply: Click ‘Apply’ to upload your CV and answer the following questions:
- Do you have 10 years experience working and living in the Global South?
- Briefly describe your fundraising experience
- Have you worked in a role that required you to meet and coordinate people across multiple timezones and countries?
Can I use Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology in my application? At WaterAid, we advise against using AI technology at any stage of the recruitment process. Our goal is to ensure a fair and transparent process that provides every applicant with an equal opportunity to succeed. We value hearing about your unique experiences and perspectives in your application, and, if shortlisted, during the interview as well.
Pre-employment screening: To apply for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the respective country. All pre-employment checks will be carried out according to the applicable laws in the respective countries. All our UK-based vacancies require a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to comply with our Safer Recruitment policy.
Benefits
As an organisation WaterAid is committed to creating an environment where you can thrive and be yourself at your very best. So, in addition to our inspiring global mission and engaging work environment, we have a generous benefit package to help you take care of your health, happiness and wellbeing.
Our Commitment
Our People Promise:
We will work with passion and focus to ensure safe and sustainable water, toilets and hygiene are available to everyone, everywhere. WaterAid is a place of purpose – where people have a real commitment and shared responsibility for the impact we have. We are a global community with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, motivated by inspiring, stimulating work. We are determined to put the wellbeing of our people first, to be a place where people feel safe and able to contribute their voice and truly live our values.
Equal opportunities:
We are an equal opportunity, disability-confident employer and are dedicated to achieving the highest standards of diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, beliefs, customs, traditions and ways of life. This includes, but is not limited to, race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, national or social origin, health status, and economic or social situation.
Safeguarding:
We are also committed to protecting everyone we come into contact with. We have a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of power, privilege or trust across our global work, and any form of inappropriate behaviour, discrimination, abuse, bullying, harassment, or exploitation. Safeguarding the people and communities we work with, our staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously.
Our vision is a world where everyone, everywhere has sustainable and safe water, sanitation and hygiene.





Are you passionate about making a real, long-lasting impact on gender equality and diversity within the global finance sector? Do you want to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of a more inclusive and equitable financial landscape? GH5050 is looking for a driven and visionary Sector Specialist and Research Lead to lead our groundbreaking work in the Gender & Finance space.
About GH5050:
GH5050 is an evidence-driven initiative that exists to advance action and accountability for gender justice. Since our formation in 2017, we’ve been at the forefront of advancing gender equality, starting with the health sector and expanding into new sectors globally. Our mission is clear: to improve health, well-being, and social justice through the promotion of human rights, particularly in relation to gender equality.
Your Role:
As the Sector Specialist and Research Lead (Finance Sector), you will be instrumental in leading our ambitious new project focused on driving systemic change in the global finance sector. You’ll oversee the first Gender & Finance report (title TBA), working with an incredible team of researchers and partners to produce rigorous data, policy recommendations, and high-impact communications. This is a rare opportunity to contribute to something groundbreaking and help reshape the future of the global finance sector for the better.
Key Responsibilities:
- Project Design and Management: Lead the full process of developing the GH5050 Gender & Finance report, policy briefs, case studies, and other outputs aligned with GH5050’s strategic goals. Oversee production processes, research coordination, and consultant management while ensuring high-quality and timely delivery. Work closely with the Finance Manager on budgeting and financial reporting and prepare reports for Trustees and funders.
- Research and Data Analysis: Oversee and conduct research on gender equality in finance, managing large-scale data collection, validation, and analysis. Ensure rigorous quality assurance processes and compliance with research ethics and data protection standards, including GDPR.
- Stakeholder and Partnership Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with partner organisations, research consultants, advisory groups, and other stakeholders. Act as the main point of contact for organisations featured in the reports, managing communications, data validation processes, and external engagement.
- Consultant Recruitment and Team Leadership: Recruit, onboard, and manage a dynamic team of external research consultants, providing training, capacity strengthening, and quality control of their outputs. Ensure effective internal communication, project planning, and risk management.
- Report Production and Dissemination: Develop compelling, evidence-based reports in collaboration with professional writers, data visualisation experts, and designers. Work with the communications team to create and implement impactful dissemination strategies, including policy briefs, presentations, public events, and media engagement.
- Representation and Advocacy: Serve as a key representative of Global Finance 50/50, engaging in external advocacy, public speaking, and thought leadership to advance gender justice in the finance sector
Why GH5050?
At GH5050, we are committed to empowering individuals and organisations to tackle gender inequality where it matters most. By joining us, you’ll be part of a global movement that is using evidence-based research to drive real, tangible change. This is a unique chance to work at the intersection of global finance, gender equality, and social justice, and make an indelible mark on an industry that is ripe for transformation.
The Ideal Candidate:
You’re someone who thrives on making a difference. You’re experienced in research project management, have a strong understanding of gender equality in the workplace, and are passionate about driving social change in the global finance sector. You have a PhD or equivalent experience, a knack for building partnerships, and an unwavering commitment to social justice. You’re a natural leader, adept at guiding teams to success, and you bring a data-driven approach to every challenge you face.
Why This Role Will Inspire You:
- Real-World Impact: Lead a critical area of work that will directly influence how global finance responds to gender equality challenges, shaping the sector for years to come.
- Innovation: Work with a team of experts in a fast-evolving space, using cutting-edge research and data to make a difference.
- Growth & Development: At GH5050, we invest in your personal and professional growth, providing ample opportunities for development, learning, and training.
Benefits:
- 28 days annual leave + bank holidays and birthday day off
- Flexible working available: minimum 2 days per week in the Cambridge office depending on business need
- 5% employer pension contribution
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Professional development and training
Apply Now:
If you’re excited by the opportunity to help shape a more inclusive and equitable global finance sector, we want to hear from you. Apply today to join a passionate, dynamic team making a tangible impact. Please see the full job description for further details.
Closing Date: 7th March 2025
Location: Hybrid & flexible working with at least 2 days per week in the Cambridge office depending on business need
This position will provide you with the chance to lead a pioneering project that will influence both global policy and organisational practices across the finance sector. Together, we can drive the change we want to see in the world.
Global Health 50/50 wants to fast-forward the pace of change to make global health more gender equal.


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Who we are:
Muslim Aid is a UK faith-based international development organisation that provides support to communities around the world affected by disasters, conflict, or endemic poverty without regard to their social, religious, or ethnic background.
Established in 1985, Muslim Aid has facilitated the engagement of the British Muslim and non-Muslim community in support of its work in a variety of ways. Over the years, its humanitarian work has included responses to major crises around the world including, famine in East Africa, earthquakes and flooding in Pakistan and Bangladesh as well as conflicts in Syria and Yemen.
We place strong emphasis on long-term development projects that build the capacity of local people to help themselves. In addition to the 5 country offices worldwide we also work with multiple partner offices focusing on sustainable Development Programmes and providing humanitarian relief during times of crisis.
Summary of the role:
As the Trust and Foundation Coordinator, you will support the International Programmes Department (IPD) by:
- Programme Development: Enhancing institutional funding to raise essential funds for Muslim Aid’s international humanitarian and development programmes through Trusts, Foundations, and Partner Offices.
- Quality Assurance: Assisting the MEAL Manager in developing and implementing effective MEAL systems to ensure quality service delivery across all programmes.
You will play a crucial role in this newly formed unit, working closely with partners, country offices, and donors to improve systems within the IPD and support the dynamic global programme portfolio of Muslim Aid.
About the Role:
- Lead donor mapping process for Trusts and Foundations. Continuously, update this mapping document regularly based on engagement with prospective donors.
- Lead the proposal/concept development process for T&F and MA Partner offices submissions.
- Support the Global Programme Development and Quality Assurance Manager in managing a portfolio of institutional donor grants relationships and implement donor engagement strategies for prioritised donors (including FCDO, UN agencies, USAID, SIDA, START Network, etc.).
- Support the Monitoring Evaluation Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Manager to strengthen MEAL system globally. This includes ensuring high-quality data tracking progress, analysing data, and generating knowledge and documentation of best practices.
- Work with Country Offices, Global Programme Development and Quality Assurance, Humanitarian and Programme units to support on disaster responses and associated appeals.
- Support the unit in providing the development and implementing capacity development workshops for the IPD team, country offices, and partner offices either face to face or virtually.
About You:
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- Educated to bachelor’s degree level.
- Experience of successfully fundraising and dealing with institutional donors and international donors with a focus on Trusts and Foundations.
- Experience and understanding of monitoring and evaluation of programmes; using quantitative and qualitative research data collected in support of programme development.
- Significant experience and knowledge of effective budgetary control and grant management.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills and ability to liaise effectively with people at various levels. Good tact and diplomacy at all times.
- Strong and well-developed analytical skills coupled with strong bid and report writing skills.
Why you should apply:
Ready to make a global impact? Join Muslim Aid as a Trust and Foundation Coordinator and drive our humanitarian and development initiatives forward. If you excel in fundraising, grant management, and donor engagement, we want you on our team. Your expertise in monitoring and evaluation will ensure our programmes are exceptional. With outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, you will secure the vital funds that power our mission to support vulnerable communities worldwide. Become part of a dynamic, innovative team and make a difference. Apply now and transform lives!
Benefits you will enjoy working for us:
- 37 days holiday (including Bank Holidays and Privilege days)
- Hybrid working
- Paid time off for medical appointments
- 2 hours lunch break on Fridays
- Time off in Lieu (TOIL)
- Pension Scheme
How to apply:
To apply please submit your cover letter (no more than 1 page) and CV.
Application will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The position will close once we have identified an appropriate candidate.
Summary
- Casework management in line with our safeguarding policies and practice guidance with a view to responding well within a diocesan, provincial or national context.
- Coordination of casework across the national safeguarding team. This includes commissioning and /or undertaking risk assessments and case reviews where appropriate.
- To be trauma-informed when engaging with survivors of abuse ensuring that they receive a timely and professional response from the Church.
- To ensure that robust information-sharing, case management and recording are kept up to date.
- Handling safeguarding enquiries and referrals and responding to complaints made to the NST about safeguarding practices.
- We are hiring for a 12-month fixed-term contract.
- A basic DBS check will be required as part of our pre-employment checks.
- The post-holder will be based in London, with the expectation to be working from Church House 1 day per week. Some flexible working is required e.g. travelling around the province and working weekends. In addition, there is some scope for flexible working at home subject to negotiation.
- A salary of £59,248 per annum, plus age-related pension contributions between 8-15% of salary. We will also match any pension contributions you make up to an additional 3% of your salary.
- 25 days annual leave (increasing to 30 days within 5 years) plus eight bank holidays and three additional days.
- We welcome all flexible working arrangement requests. This is looked at in a case-by-case scenario and if this fits within the department's needs. We try to be as flexible as we can in your work pattern to support you with other commitments, and to give a good work-life balance.
- We offer many services and initiatives under our Family Friendly Programme, some of these include enhanced Maternity Leave initiative, Adoption leave, Paternity Leave, & Shared Parental Leave. Structured induction programme and access to a range of development opportunities including apprenticeships.
- Automatic enrolment and access to Medicash (one of the UK's leading health cash plan providers), providing you with many services including reimbursements of routine dental treatment, optical, specialist consultations, and therapy treatments. Unlimited access to virtual GP & Private prescription service and health & Stress related helplines.
- Access to Occupational Health, and an Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to the Department of Education Restaurant and Westminster Abbey with a plus-one guest.
- Apply for eligibility for an Eyecare voucher.
- Opportunity to join the Civil Service Sports & Social Club, and get involved in a range of staff networks, groups and societies.
- Strive for Excellence
- Show Compassion
- Respect others
- Collaborate
- Act with Integrity
Summary
- Casework management in line with our safeguarding policies and practice guidance with a view to responding well within a diocesan, provincial or national context.
- Coordination of casework across the national safeguarding team. This includes commissioning and /or undertaking risk assessments and case reviews where appropriate.
- To be trauma-informed when engaging with survivors of abuse ensuring that they receive a timely and professional response from the Church.
- To ensure that robust information-sharing, case management and recording are kept up to date.
- Handling safeguarding enquiries and referrals and responding to complaints made to the NST about safeguarding practices.
- We are hiring for a 12-month fixed-term contract.
- A basic DBS check will be required as part of our pre-employment checks.
- The post-holder will be based in London, with the expectation to be working from Church House 1 day per week. Some flexible working is required e.g. travelling around the province and working weekends. In addition, there is some scope for flexible working at home subject to negotiation.
- A salary of £59,248 per annum, plus age-related pension contributions between 8-15% of salary. We will also match any pension contributions you make up to an additional 3% of your salary.
- 25 days annual leave (increasing to 30 days within 5 years) plus eight bank holidays and three additional days.
- We welcome all flexible working arrangement requests. This is looked at in a case-by-case scenario and if this fits within the department's needs. We try to be as flexible as we can in your work pattern to support you with other commitments, and to give a good work-life balance.
- We offer many services and initiatives under our Family Friendly Programme, some of these include enhanced Maternity Leave initiative, Adoption leave, Paternity Leave, & Shared Parental Leave. Structured induction programme and access to a range of development opportunities including apprenticeships.
- Automatic enrolment and access to Medicash (one of the UK's leading health cash plan providers), providing you with many services including reimbursements of routine dental treatment, optical, specialist consultations, and therapy treatments. Unlimited access to virtual GP & Private prescription service and health & Stress related helplines.
- Access to Occupational Health, and an Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to the Department of Education Restaurant and Westminster Abbey with a plus-one guest.
- Apply for eligibility for an Eyecare voucher.
- Opportunity to join the Civil Service Sports & Social Club, and get involved in a range of staff networks, groups and societies.
- Strive for Excellence
- Show Compassion
- Respect others
- Collaborate
- Act with Integrity
Summary
- Support lay and ordained practitioner learning networks across the North.
- Identify effective channels for sharing learning and strategic insights for church planting and revitalisation.
- Work with partners to become a well-informed source of expertise and contacts.
- Facilitate tailored support for church planters and resource church leaders in key areas such as HR, buildings, communications and fundraising.
- Strengthen leadership pipeline and recruitment.
- Participate in the Northern Mission Enabling Team, working alongside Mission Enablers for Estates, Rural, Resource Churches and Small New Worshipping Communities.
- Promote and maintain a strong safeguarding culture regarding children and vulnerable adults.
- Hybrid working arrangements and must be able to work within the office - Bishopthorpe Palace at least 1 day a week.
- A basic DBS check will be required as part of our pre-employment checks.
- Fixed term contract initially for 2 years plus in principle funding until Dec 2029.
- A market rate salary of £51,577 per annum, plus age-related pension contributions between 8-15% of salary. We will also match any pension contributions you make up to an additional 3% of your salary.
- 25 days annual leave (increasing to 30 days within 5 years) plus eight bank holidays and three additional days (pro-rated if working part-time).
- We welcome all flexible working arrangement requests. This is looked at in a case-by-case scenario and if this fits within the department's needs. We try to be as flexible as we can in your work pattern to support you with other commitments, and to give a good work-life balance.
- We offer many services and initiatives under our Family Friendly Programme, some of these include enhanced Maternity Leave initiative, Adoption leave, Paternity Leave, & Shared Parental Leave. Structured induction programme and access to a range of development opportunities including apprenticeships.
- Automatic enrolment and access to Medicash (one of the UK's leading health cash plan providers), providing you with many services including reimbursements of routine dental treatment, optical, specialist consultations, and therapy treatments. Unlimited access to virtual GP & Private prescription service and health & Stress related helplines.
- Access to Occupational Health, and an Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to the Department of Education Restaurant and Westminster Abbey with a plus-one guest.
- Apply for eligibility for an Eyecare voucher.
- Opportunity to join the Civil Service Sports & Social Club, and get involved in a range of staff networks, groups and societies.
Water Security Lead
Contract: 2 years Fixed term contract, Full-time
Location: WaterAid is a global and equal opportunities employer. The role will be based in one of the following countries where WaterAid works, subject to right-to-work eligibility in the respective countries: United Kingdom, Bangladesh, Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Ghana, Liberia, Kenya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mozambique, Nepal, Niger, Nigeria, Pakistan, Rwanda, Senegal, South Africa, Sweden, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia.
For the UK Location, we offer a minimum of 40% of working time is spent face to face, either in London office, or as a result of external engagement or travel for WaterAid. WaterAid is located at Canary Wharf, London and this will be your location and contract base.
Salary: Salary: Salaries and benefits for different countries will vary in line with the location of the successful candidate and depending on experience. See further details below for some of the countries:
- UK: £56,249 - £59,602 per year with excellent benefits
- Liberia: 38,552 - 49,526 USD per year with excellent benefits
- South Africa: 1,009,626 - 1,376,465 ZAR per year with excellent benefits
- Nigeria: 28,986,826 - 41,543,242 NGN per year with excellent benefits
- Tanzania: 143,500,704 - 179,375,880 TZS per year with excellent benefits
- Bangladesh: 2,117,046 - 4,403,435 BDT/Taka per year with excellent benefits
About WaterAid: Want to use your skills in International Development and Water Security to play a vital role in making clean water, decent toilets, and good hygiene normal for everyone everywhere?
We need passionate, creative, and dedicated people to work with us to achieve this goal. In return, you will be encouraged and empowered to be your very best. Together, we will make a bigger difference.
Join WaterAid as Water Security Lead to change normal for millions of people so they can unlock their potential, break free from poverty, and change their lives for good.
About the Team: The Water Security Lead is based in the WASH Technical Effectiveness team of the Programme Support & Knowledge team (PSK), a key unit of the WaterAid UK International Programmes Department (IPD) operating in 17 African and Asian countries. PSK is a diverse and motivated group of 20+ technical specialists and advisors, passionate about bringing sustainable WASH to the world’s poorest and most marginalised people. PSK leads and supports organisation-wide programme learning and knowledge management, collating and disseminating programme knowledge and facilitating knowledge exchange.
The team provides technical advisory expertise and fosters and supports internal and external programme and technical partnerships and networks. The team also leads on developing normative programme documents and standards and advise and support the delivery of a programme capacity enhancement strategy. PSK collaborates with many functions across the organisation including policy, advocacy, campaigns, fundraising, communications, as well as with WaterAid partners and collaborators..
About the Role:
The Water Security Lead is responsible for delivering WaterAid’s water security programming by providing strategic leadership, technical expertise, and innovative solutions. The role supports programme design, implementation, evaluation, and the development of standards and guidance, working with global teams to enhance knowledge sharing, technical delivery, and external engagement.
- The Water Security Lead is based in the WASH Technical Effectiveness team, reporting to the head of the team. The Water Security Lead is accountable for the strategic development and effective delivery of the core team responsibilities on water security programming in both urban and rural, low-income settings, incorporating WaterAid’s and the sector’s leading practices, innovations and methods.
- Applying a people-centred, systems strengthening approach to WASH, she/he leads the provision of high quality specialist technical analysis, advisory, and support services to the design, inception, implementation, troubleshooting, monitoring, and/or assessments of WaterAid’s water programming worldwide, at both strategic and operational levels.
- In collaboration with country, regional and global colleagues, she/he leads the facilitation of effective learning and management of technical and programme knowledge across the organisation, and leads the development of relevant standards and guidance. She/he also provides high quality strategic and technical input to fundraising, communications, and external engagements.
- The Water Security Lead has substantial autonomy in determining what the technical objectives are and how they are delivered and achieved. She/he is held account for the integrity and effective delivery of the technical advice and services. She/he is seen as a thematic authority and is expected to effectively handle the most challenging technical assignments. With a strong understanding of organisational dynamics and ways of working, the Lead advisor is expected to bridge gaps and siloes, proactively establishing and maintaining relationships with colleagues across WaterAid and beyond, and facilitating joined-up and comprehensive efforts to advance WaterAid’s programming globally.
To be successful, you’ll need:
- Extensive technical experience in water security, water resources, catchment protection, hydrogeology, water supply, water quality, services delivery, resilience, sustainability, and related areas.
- Strong background in systems strengthening, sustainable development, sanitation, hygiene, behaviour change, and WASH-related topics.
- A relevant postgraduate degree or equivalent professional experience.
- Proven leadership skills with strategic thinking capabilities.
- Substantial experience in providing technical assistance, consulting, and capacity development.
- Ability to tackle complex technical challenges with practical, innovative solutions.
- Excellent English writing skills and experience producing knowledge products for diverse audiences.
- Highly organized and efficient, with the ability to manage tasks to completion with quality.
- A collaborative team player, able to work under pressure across diverse cultures.
- Commitment to WaterAid’s values of Respect, Accountability, Courage, Collaboration, Integrity, and Innovation.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other core IT tools.
- Willingness to travel internationally up to 30%.
Desirable:
- Knowledge of French, Portuguese, Spanish, or other languages spoken in WaterAid program countries.
Closing date: Applications will close at 12:00pm on the 24th February 2025. Availability for an interview is required the week commencing 17th March 2025.
How to Apply: Click ‘Apply’ to upload your CV and Cover Letter and answering the following question.
o What are your top 3 skills / areas of experience that you feel meet the requirements of the role? Please limit your answer to no more than 200 words.
Can I use Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology in my application? At WaterAid, we advise against using AI technology at any stage of the recruitment process. Our goal is to ensure a fair and transparent process that provides every applicant with an equal opportunity to succeed. We value hearing about your unique experiences and perspectives in your application, and, if shortlisted, during the interview as well.
Pre-employment screening: To apply for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the respective country. All pre-employment checks will be carried out according to the applicable laws in the respective countries. All our UK-based vacancies require a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to comply with our Safer Recruitment policy.
Our Benefits
As an organisation WaterAid is committed to creating an environment where you can thrive and be yourself at your very best. So, in addition to our inspiring global mission and engaging work environment, we have a generous benefit package to help you take care of your health, happiness and wellbeing.
Our Global Commitment
Our People Promise:
We will work with passion and focus to ensure safe and sustainable water, toilets and hygiene are available to everyone, everywhere. WaterAid is a place of purpose – where people have a real commitment and shared responsibility for the impact we have. We are a global community with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, motivated by inspiring, stimulating work. We are determined to put the wellbeing of our people first, to be a place where people feel safe and able to contribute their voice and truly live our values.
Equal opportunities:
We are an equal opportunity, disability-confident employer and are dedicated to achieving the highest standards of diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, beliefs, customs, traditions and ways of life. This includes, but is not limited to, race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, national or social origin, health status, and economic or social situation.
Safeguarding:
We are also committed to protecting everyone we come into contact with. We have a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of power, privilege or trust across our global work, and any form of inappropriate behaviour, discrimination, abuse, bullying, harassment, or exploitation. Safeguarding the people and communities we work with, our staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously.
Our vision is a world where everyone, everywhere has sustainable and safe water, sanitation and hygiene.





INCOME GENERATION LEAD
OASIS HUB HOBMOOR
PART-TIME, 24 HOURS PER WEEK (0.6 FTE)
3 YEAR FIXED TERM CONTRACT
SALARY: £15,640 per annum (£26,072 1FTE)
ORGANISATIONAL CONTEXT:
Oasis Community Hub Hobmoor is in its 10th year. It seeks to bring community transformation focused on the neighbourhood. We have a passion for inclusion, equality, healthy relationships, a deep sense of hope and perseverance for the long haul.
We are looking for a person to join our Youth and Community Team who can help secure funding in the long term that really makes a difference to the neighbourhood and the lives of individuals.
We are looking for a person who is as passionate as we are and is prepared to get to know our work inside out.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
You will:
• Lead the development and implementation of a fundraising strategy, to ensure sustainable funding for the work of the charity, maintaining healthy cash flow and adequate resources.
• Develop and write high quality, compelling funding proposals and applications which communicate Oasis Hobmoor’s funding needs clearly and concisely.
• Explore diversifying funding streams, aiming to increase funding business partnerships, corporate donors, individual giving and community fundraising.
• Work with volunteers and community members to ensure real life stories are communicated.
• Ensure high quality monitoring and reporting for funders, meeting reporting requirements.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing national organisation, making a difference to communities on a local level, while improving your employability skills. As part of the package, Oasis offers:
· A pension scheme, currently offering 7% employer contribution
· A generous holiday allowance, starting at 25 days per year (plus 8 Bank Holidays)
· Working as part of a friendly, community-minded team of professionals
If you are interested in finding out more about this opportunity, then please visit the Oasis Charity Jobs website.
Completed applications should be returned by 9am Monday 3rd March 2025
Interviews will take place at Hobmoor Community Centre on Wednesday 12th March 2025
The successful candidate will need to be provide proof of the right to work in the UK. We actively encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and minority and underrepresented groups. If you require any assistance to overcome potential barriers, please let us know.
Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in, and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Oasis ethos. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks.
Oasis supports Equal Opportunities. Registered Charity No. 1026487
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Join Our Youth Catalyst Team!
We have an exciting role for someone passionate about youth ministry and eager to pioneer missional activities for young people in school. If so, we’d love you to join our Youth Catalyst Team as a Hub Leader. The role is central to our Youth Catalyst Strategy, focusing on introducing young people to the Gospel of Jesus Christ and encouraging their discipleship growth.
The key responsibilities of the role include:
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Mission and Discipleship: Establish new mission and discipleship activities in and around the secondary School Hub. Organize termly worship gatherings and build links with local churches and youth ministries.
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Relationship Building: Work closely with school staff, local churches, and community links to develop and nurture missional activities.
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Administration: Create and monitor an annual work plan, manage a budget, and ensure all activities comply with safeguarding guidelines.
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Leadership: Provide supervision, coaching, and training to Trainee youth leaders. Act as a catalyst for mission within the school setting and support current chaplaincy provisions.
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Community Engagement: Develop small group discipleship structures and organize critical mass worship events and annual mission weeks in the school.
Please refer to the attached Job Description for the full details of the responsibilities of the Hub Leader
Ideal Candidate Profile:
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Education: Degree in youth ministry, youth work or Theology
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Experience: Proven experience in missional youth activity and working in secondary school settings, and ability to lead worship gatherings.
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Skills: Strong understanding of youth culture, effective youth ministry practices, and safeguarding. Excellent communication and IT skills.
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Personal Attributes: Ability to work independently and as part of a team, handle confidential information with discretion, and build strong relationships with young people and colleagues. Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and working patterns.
Additional Information:
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Attend and lead events, often in the evenings and weekends.
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Collaborate with the wider Youth Catalyst Team to develop digital discipleship and evangelism resources.
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Provide consultancy support to parish churches for youth ministry as required.
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Be a proactive member of the school and wider Church House team, contributing to the life and work of the diocese.
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Hold a full UK driving licence and have their own vehicle as this position will may require travel around the diocese.
Role Benefits:
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Competitive salary within the charity sector
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10% non-contributory pension
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Life assurance at 3x annual salary
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25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
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Employee assistance programme
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Opportunities for learning and development.
Application process:
If you are enthusiastic about pioneering youth ministry and meet the person specification, we would love to hear from you. Please send your CV along with a detailed supporting statement (cover letter), that addresses the essential and desirable criteria outlined in the job description. The supporting statement is crucial for the application process; failure to include it will result in the application not being considered.
Further Information:
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This role carries an occupational requirement to be a practising Christian in line with the Equality Act 2010.
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Church of England clergy are welcome to apply particularly those with experience in youth ministry
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The Diocese of Guildford take our responsibility for the safeguarding of children and adults seriously. Our recruitment processes reflect this commitment.
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We believe that diversity is a strength. We actively welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and identities, particularly those who identify as female, younger, of a UK Minority Ethnic/Global Majority Heritage, or disabled, as its essential that we reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.
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If shortlisted, please note that it may not be possible to offer an alternative interview date if you are unable to attend the scheduled one.
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We will shortlist and interview on a rolling basis as applications are received and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early.
Our vision is of a diverse, growing, intergenerational church at the heart of each community, working alongside our chaplaincies and schools.




The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for a Co-Director to lead the financial and strategic aspects of our small and successful charity.
Hackney Playbus believes that all children under five living in East London should have the opportunity to grow, thrive, and reach their potential. Our mission is to provide play, learning, and support to socially excluded families in East London, to encourage children’s early years development, and to strengthen families and communities.
We do this by:
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Making play and learning opportunities accessible to children aged 0-4 years old - we bring play out into the community!
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Providing a welcoming and relaxed setting where families can come together in their local community
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Supporting parents and carers to feel confident in their knowledge and skills as a parent or carer
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Connecting families to support services
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Dedicating time and resources to outreach and community engagement
All our services are delivered in a way that is inclusive, friendly and welcoming. All services are free to attend.
Our Services
We run stay and play sessions from a bright and beautiful double-decker bus that has been converted into a mobile early years community play space for families. Our sessions take place both inside and outside the Playbus in different locations across Hackney, providing a rich play and learning environment for children aged 0-4yrs old and a welcoming space for their parents and carers. We listen to the needs of parents and carers and help families to access support services where needed.
As well as our Playbus sessions, we bring our informal, welcoming approach to baby groups that we run in community settings.
Our Team and Our Approach
We value the positive impact of difference within our organisation and want our team to reflect the diverse cultures, ethnicities, languages and experiences of the families who participate in our activities. We particularly encourage applications from people from Global Majority backgrounds, those who speak a language spoken by local communities in Hackney, and those with lived experience of bringing up children in challenging circumstances.
We work collaboratively at Hackney Playbus, recognising that every team member has valuable life experiences, skills and interests to contribute to the project. We learn from one another and value each other’s insights and opinions. We work collectively as far as possible to share decision-making as well as the workload, supporting each other to develop and grow within our roles, wherever our role sits within the organisation.
Leadership Approach
At Hackney Playbus, we believe decisions should be driven by those closest to the issues we aim to address. This community-focused approach is central to our success. Children and families are integral to shaping our Theory of Change and Strategic Plan, and the involvement of staff and volunteers in planning, decision-making, and service delivery adds value, diversity and strength to our organisation.
Our leadership structure reflects this collaborative approach. The Co-Directors share responsibility for the organisation,with the Co-Director for Operations taking responsibility for service delivery, the early years staff team, monitoring and evaluating the service and safeguarding, while the Co-Director for Strategy & Finance leads on strategy, partnerships, policies, asset management, and finances. We believe that both of these aspects of the organisation’s directorship are equally important and work together in co-operation and healthy tension to deliver the co-produced Strategic Plan alongside staff, volunteers, families and partners. Both Co-Directors report regularly and work collaboratively with the Board of Trustees.
Co-Director - Strategy & Finance
Job Purpose
To work closely with the Co-Director (Operations) to co-lead Hackney Playbus, implementing the charity’s Strategic Plan to ensure financial sustainability, strong governance, and operational success in delivering on Hackney Playbus’s vision and mission. To act as an ambassador in public forums, safeguard the charity’s assets, and ensure that families remain at the heart of everything the charity does.
Key Responsibilities
Governance
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Ensure legal and regulatory compliance, including Charity Commission requirements
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Ensure systems are in place for the Board of Trustee to fulfil its statutory responsibilities
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Work together with the Board of Trustees in policy development, governance, and strategic planning
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Report on performance against strategic objectives
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Support the process of Trustee selection and recruitment
Strategic Leadership and Organisational Development
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Work with Trustees to ensure the charity’s vision, mission and strategic plans are reviewed in conjunction with key stakeholders including Hackney Playbus staff, volunteers and families
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Support and guide team members on the development and implementation of strategic plans to meet short and long term goals
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Take joint responsibility for achieving, monitoring and reporting on performance against targets in all areas of charity’s activities
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Be open to feedback and ideas for innovation and change while delivering consistent and reliable services
Financial Management
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Develop and oversee budgets, financial controls, and risk management
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Work with the bookkeeper to manage payments, invoicing, and financial records
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Oversee contracts, funding applications, and grant compliance
Income Generation
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Develop strategies to sustain and grow funding from existing sources and develop new funding streams
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Support the Fundraising Officer in securing grants and donations
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Ensure funder reports are completed as required
HR & Operations
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Recruit staff as required, ensuring HR policies and contracts are up to date
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Provide supervision for Administration and Fundraising Officers
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Oversee asset management, including vehicles, premises, and IT infrastructure
Stakeholder Engagement & Promotion
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Build partnerships and maintain relationships with key stakeholders to improve impact and sustainability
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Represent Hackney Playbus in public forums
Other
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Participate in internal/external meetings and training
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Participate in annual appraisal by appointed Trustee from the Board of Trustees
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To uphold Hackney Playbus safeguarding policies and procedures
What happens next?
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a Playbus session during the week beginning 10th March. This will be a chance to meet the team, interact with families, and experience the Playbus in action.
Panel interviews will be held on Friday 14th March at the Hackney Playbus depot and office, so that candidates can see our base of operation.
Shortlisted candidates will also need to complete a financial task on the day of the interview, which will form part of the assessment process.
Hackney Playbus believes that all children under five living in Hackney should share the same opportunities to grow, thrive, and reach their potential
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
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Meningitis Research Foundation (MRF) is seeking an experienced and visionary Director of Research to lead our research initiatives. The ideal candidate will have experience in infectious diseases, a strong background in biomedical research, international collaboration and a proven track record of managing and leading research projects. This is a key leadership role that will drive our efforts to prevent and cure meningitis and septicaemia through innovative research and collaboration. Initially managing a small team, the Director will lead on growing the team to support the new research strategy launching in 2025.
This role will report directly in to the charities CEO.
Lead responsibilities
- Strategy – development and implementation.
- Association of Medical Research Charities (AMRC) accredited grant awards and management process including research funding rounds; grant awards; grant management and all aspects of reporting for the research portfolio and impact of projects funded by MRF.
- Recruitment, development and management of MRFs Scientific Advisory Panel and their participation in the grant awards process.
- Externally funded research projects including concept development, partner identification, writing, developing and where necessary producing peer-reviewed academic papers of relevance to MRFs strategy and shorter briefing documents and presentations as required.
- MRF’s in-house research including concept development, writing, developing and produce peer-reviewed academic papers of relevance to MRFs strategy and shorter briefing documents and presentations as required.
- Research environment horizon scanning to appropriately brief internal teams on new developments in the field that are relevant to their work.
- Secretariat of the Global Meningitis Genome Partnership (GMGP).
- Representing MRF as a collaborative patient representative partner on external academic research projects and panels.
- Conferences and Meetings- Working with external experts, on the development and agreement of suitable agenda, speakers and formats for the MRF Scientific Research conference.
- Representing MRF at key research conferences and events, and seek opportunities to present latest in-house research and projects.
- Policy integration. Working with the Head of Health Insights and Policy to ensure latest research evidence is fully integrated into MRFs policy strategy, framework and activities.
- Responding to external consultations that are focused on research and the research environment with relevance to meningitis.
- Represent MRF on relevant sector bodies and working groups; present to high level external stakeholders about our work; represent beneficiaries of our work to various bodies including national and international health bodies; industry; researchers, public health officials and civil society representatives; deputising for CEO as required.
- Media. Support communications teams on research content for media use; represent MRF in the media as required.
- Report quarterly to CEO on performance of the Directorate and prepare papers and presentations as required for committee and full Board meetings.
- Develop and recommend an annual budget and operating plan for the Directorate to the CEO, monitor and report on implementation throughout the year. Liaise with the Director of Finance and Administration to ensure accurate and timely production of management accounts; inputs to development of other departments; and uphold the financial policies and procedures of the charity.
- Being an active member of the senior leadership team, supporting other departments and teams to achieve their goals and helping to communicate progress of the charity with staff and volunteers.
Experience required
- Published researcher or research management in health or scientific environment/field.
- Research grant management and portfolio oversight.
- Presented multiple times at international research conferences.
- Extensive relevant networks in research and academic community.
- Recent experience of being an organisation’s spokesperson on research activities, including to the media.
- Have represented a research unit or equivalent body on inter-organisational working groups of relevance to public health.
- Extensive experience leading teams including budget setting and strategic planning.
- Strategy development and implementation.
- Senior external stakeholder management.
- Representation or accreditation with or on a professional body relevant to the area of subject expertise.
- Budget management experience relevant to Directorate scale and strategy.
- Have presented to Boards/Senior stakeholders internally and externally on multiple occasions.
- Lead, developed and managed a team/department/organisation/operation >10 people.
- A PhD in a relevant discipline or relevant equivalent life experience.
- A second European language, ideally French, desirable.
Key Competencies for all Directors at MRF
Leadership behaviours
- Strategy: Develops and executes strategic plans within directorate.
- Leadership: Leads and aligns directorate goals with organisational objectives.
- Management: Monitors and enhances directorate performance.
- Finances: Develops, recommends and optimizes directorate budgets.
- Supervision: Guides and mentors heads of departments & wider teams.
- Team contribution: Ensures directorate operates as a highly effective team aligned to values.
- Communicating progress: Regularly reports progress to the CEO, SLT and board.
Values
- Evidence-led: Bases directorate strategies on data and research.
- Integrity: Upholds ethical practices within directorate.
- Determination: Steadfast in achieving directorate goals.
- Passionate Advocate: Promotes the mission of the charity confidently to internal and external stakeholders with conviction.
- Collaboration: Identifies partnership opportunities; encourages cross-directorate and departmental cooperation.
- Compassion: Role models compassion for beneficiaries and staff within directorate.
Application Process
Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV with a cover letter detailing their relevant experience and interest in the position. CV’s sent through without a covering letter will not be considered.
Applications should be sent to Kate Gill by 5pm on Friday 21st February 2025.
Candidates wishing to have an informal exploratory conversation before applying can also contact Kate to set up a call with Vinny Smith.
Equal Opportunities
Applications are particularly encouraged from candidates that may previously have, or feel like they have, experienced being excluded from generally advertised roles due to their gender, ethnicity, disability status or sexual orientation.
Safeguarding
Meningitis Research Foundation is committed to safeguarding, and any advertised role will require references, confirmation of your identity and your right to work in the UK. Following receipt of satisfactory references, the successful candidate will be able to start work soon after receiving their offer of employment.
Please provide a cover letter along with your CV
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Head of Fundraising (full time employment contract)
£54,000 pa; 7.5% pension contribution by St James’s with 0.5% contribution by the employee; 25 days annual leave plus public holidays.
St James’s Church Piccadilly is at an exciting moment in its 340 year history. Fundraising for the ‘Wren Project’, a £20m capital campaign, and plans for an endowment campaign, are well underway and the team is progressing well towards its initial target.
This new role will lead the staff team, liaising closely with the contracted Director of Development, in ensuring the Wren Project funding is delivered, and that necessary funds for the social outreach, arts programming and running costs of the church are raised in a timely and effective manner.
Experience in fund raising in the charity sector is essential, including a good understanding of the regulatory environment. Experience in fund raising in the faith sector would be an advantage.
St James’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All post holders and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.
St James’s actively welcomes applications from people who are currently underrepresented in our community including people with global majority heritage, people with lived experience of poverty and people who identify as LGBTQ+.
Role description and person specification and application form (referee information required) can be downloaded at St James's website.
Closing date for applications is midday Monday 3rd March 2025. Interviews will be held on-site at St James’s Piccadilly and are planned for Thursday 13th March 2025. Aiming for a start date as soon as possible.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.