Global Safeguarding Lead Jobs

INTRODUCTION TO GIRLS NOT BRIDES 

Girls Not Brides is the only global organisation uniquely focused on creating and sustaining a worldwide movement to end child, early and forced marriage and unions (CEFMU) and ensuring that this movement leads to tangible change for the girls at risk or affected by the practice. We are a network of more than 1,400 civil society organisations in over 100 countries working in partnership to end child marriage. 

Our vision is a world without child marriage, where girls and women enjoy equal status with boys and men and can achieve their full potential in all aspects of their lives. Our vision challenges deeply embedded social norms that harm the lives of girls, women, and their communities. 
 

INTRODUCTION TO THE ROLE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Development Manager. Based within the Development and Outreach team in the External Engagement directorate, you will report to the Head of Development and Outreach and work closely with senior staff and external stakeholders. 

The successful individual will have wide-ranging responsibilities including managing and strengthening relationships with existing and prospective donors, leading the development of Girls Not Brides' prospect pipeline, and preparing and quality-assuring a range of proposals and donor deliverables. You will also contribute to the project management of restricted grants, working with Regional, Finance and Impact teams to keep these projects on track. 
 

ABOUT YOU

We are looking for a passionate and talented fundraiser with significant experience in a similar role in the not-for-profit sector, international/intergovernmental organisation or social enterprise. You will have in-depth knowledge of the funding landscape and experience securing multiyear grants from both government donors and trusts and foundations. You will have excellent relationship management and impeccable written and communication skills. 

Job location               

London, UK (hybrid with up to two days on site per week). 

The successful candidate must already have the right to work in the United Kingdom at the time of applying and for a minimum of two years. 

The role includes international travel. 

Accountable to 

Head of Development and Outreach

This role includes line manager responsibilities, overseeing the day-to-day work of the Development and Outreach Officer. 
 

Salary range      

£46,850 rising on an annual incremental basis. Girls Not Brides also offers a generous 10% pension.

Contract 

This is an initial two-year full-time role. 

The successful candidate must already have the right to work in the United Kingdom at the time of applying and for the full duration of the two-year initial contract. 
 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Securing income and donor relationship management 

• Cultivate new and strengthen existing relationships with a range of donors for Girls Not Brides - currently largely donor governments and private foundations. 
• Lead the development of funding proposals, budgets, and MEL frameworks, working with other teams. 
• Project manage restricted funding providing coordination between teams to ensure smooth donor relations, compliance and reporting. 
• Manage, draft and quality-assure a range of communications and deliverables for existing and prospective donors. 
• Proactively anticipate and respond to the interests and needs of existing and prospective donors, to share news, products and updates and to involve them in relevant Girls Not Brides' activities. 

Donor pipeline development 

• Lead the management of Girls Not Brides' prospect pipeline. 
• Identify new donor prospects for Girls Not Brides through deep knowledge of the sector and funding landscape, complemented by the latest research, analysis and networking. 
• Work with senior leaders and other teams to develop a clear funding wishlist and concept notes in line with our strategy. 
• Work with the Finance team to support pipeline and gap analysis to inform fundraising agenda. 

External visibility and events

• Represent Girls Not Brides externally with donors and partners, collaborating across the External Engagement directorate and with other teams. This may include attending events and meetings both in the UK and internationally. 
• Project manage donor-related meetings and events as necessary. 
• Support increased visibility and awareness of Girls Not Brides' work.  

Wider organisational responsibilities 

• Contribute to the strategic direction of the Development and Outreach team and External Engagement directorate, particularly in relation to Girls Not Brides' fundraising strategy, insights on and communications with donor audiences, and the funding landscape. 
• Commit to the mission and vision of Girls Not Brides, putting these at the forefront of all planning, work and actions.  
• Uphold the core values of Girls Not Brides in all areas of work and interactions with colleagues, members, partners, and other stakeholders. 
• Line manage roles and consultants as necessary, delegating responsibilities and tasks as appropriate. 
• Comply with Girls Not Brides' policies and processes, with note for safeguarding, diversity and inclusion, the code of conduct and data protection. 
• Fulfil any other reasonable requests for the advancement Girls Not Brides.
   

PERSON SPECIFICATION  

Essential experience 

• Experience of successful fundraising and donor engagement, preferably with both institutional donors and private trusts and foundations within a similar sector. 
• Experience of prospect research and cultivating new partnerships with institutional donors. 
• Experience of project management, working with a global, cross-cultural team. 
   

Essential skills and knowledge  

• Advanced understanding of charity fundraising, and knowledge of trends in fundraising and the broader development sector. 
• Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to effectively and synthesise information for different audiences. 
• Excellent research and prospecting skills, with the ability to recognise potential opportunities and drive them forward. 
• Excellent relationship management, political astuteness and diplomacy skills to be able to interact and navigate a range of actors and organisations across the sector to position Girls Not Brides positively. 
• Highly organised with excellent information management skills. 
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills and ability to appraise options and adapt plans as required. 
   

Essential values and attributes 

• Strong commitment to the mission and values of Girls Not Brides including understanding of approaches to empower girls and women and support gender equality. 
• Skilled team worker with an inclusive and collaborative approach, in line with Girls Not Brides values. 
• Proactive fundraiser who can operate confidently and independently. 
• Direct experience of working in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures. 
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality. 
   

Desirable 

• Proficiency in French or Spanish.
• Programmatic experience of working on child marriage or broader work on empowerment of girls and women. 

Safeguarding

Girls Not Brides is committed to safeguarding all children, young people and adults at risk with whom our staff and representatives work and interface. Any employment with Girls Not Brides may be subject to the satisfactory completion of a background check and criminal records check which can include but is not limited to; an overseas police record check, a Disclosure and Barring Service Check (for those based in the UK) or an International Criminal Record Check (if applicable).
 

Diversity 

Girls Not Brides is an equal opportunities employer. We embrace diversity, equal opportunity, and inclusion in a serious way. We are committed to building a staff body that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.
 

How to apply  

The closing date for this role is 00:00 GMT on Sunday 9 March 2025.

Interviews will be scheduled for the week commencing 24 March 2025. 

To apply, please click on the 'Apply now' button on the job page and submit your CV and a brief cover letter (no more than two pages) clearly demonstrating how you meet the criteria. 

We regret that due to the large number of applications anticipated, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

This role is also being advertised in Nairobi, Kenya. There is only one Development Manager position available, and it is being advertised in both locations.

Battersea's Global Programmes Department is looking for a Grants and Programmes Manager to manage the delivery of a portfolio of work within the Grants and Programmes function. This is an exciting time for Battersea as we expand our work to impact more dogs and cats. Over the coming five years it is planned that the size and complexity of grant making will grow, including the establishment of several multi-year programmes in the UK and abroad. 

This is a senior grant making role within the Grants and Programmes team in the Global Programmes Directorate, requiring excellent experience of people management, strategic leadership and good grant making practice. 

The successful postholder should be comfortable making proposals, suggesting alternative approaches and solutions, supporting the contributions of others, and advancing the collective interests of a team. They should also be comfortable working with considerable scope, and complexity and nurturing relationships with colleagues and external partners as an integral element of the role. The successful postholder should be able to develop and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders, to pose and field questions of considerable complexity and sensitivity and use discretion in carrying out a constructive and effective dialogue; they will be comfortable with proposing ideas, engaging in productive debate, supporting the contributions of others, and in other ways advancing Battersea’s strategic interests.

What we can offer you:

In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:

- 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
- Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
- Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources.
- Generous pension contributions – up to 10% employer contribution
- Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year.
- Annual interest-free season ticket loans

We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.

Our hybrid working model:

We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.

Diversity and inclusion:

We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all.

We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best. 

More about us:

At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.

Closing date: 16th March 2025
Interview date(s): 20th March 2025 (1st round); 1st April 2025 (2nd round)

To apply for the role, please click the button below. All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.

About the role

Working collaboratively with stakeholders across the organisation, the Senior Digital Communications Officer plays a crucial role in developing and implementing a Social Media strategy and Digital Communication plans that are aligned and feed into Practical Action's Global Communications strategy. In addition to managing the group social media profiles and digital communities, the Senior Digital Communications Officer will coordinate the creation and optimal utilisation of digital content across various platforms and channels, reaching and engaging a variety of audiences, and making decisions and recommendations based on data insight.

The Senior Digital Communications Officer will always be looking for new and effective ways to communicate our key messages online, keeping up to date with digital trends and best practice and eager to share what they learn. They’ll collaborate with colleagues from across different teams and geographical locations, providing them the tools and expert advice to represent our brand and work with consistency through digital platforms and achieve our profiling, awareness, fundraising, and advocacy objectives.

About you

You are a dynamic digital communications professional with a proven track record in developing and executing impactful social media strategies. With a deep understanding of digital trends and best practices, you thrive on using data-driven insights to inform your decisions and enhance audience engagement. Your exceptional communication skills enable you to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders, fostering a culture of creativity, knowledge sharing, and consistency across all platforms.

You have a strong background in content creation, with the ability to craft compelling narratives that resonate with various audiences. Your expertise in community management ensures that you can cultivate vibrant online spaces, responding to engagement with thoughtfulness and agility. You are adept at leveraging social listening tools and other analytics to optimise performance and drive meaningful conversations around key issues in social justice, dignified livelihoods, and climate resilience.

Passionate about international development, you stay informed about emerging digital innovations, always seeking new ways to elevate Practical Action’s work and profile. Your leadership style is collaborative and supportive, empowering colleagues through training and guidance while ensuring alignment with our strategic objectives.

If you’re ready to take your digital communications expertise to the next level and make a significant impact in a global organisation that is changing the lives of communities at the frontlines of poverty and the climate crisis, we’d love to hear from you!

Accountabilities

Social Media Strategy & Community Management (internal & external)

• Create and implement a comprehensive social media strategy aligned with Practical Action's organizational objectives.
• Responsible for daily community management on social channels, monitoring engagements, responding to comments and/or escalating as appropriate; including out-of-hours cover during major events or exceptional circumstances.
• Leverage Social Listening tools to optimise our social activity performance and reach through creative engagement tactics, including reinforcing Practical Action’s position as a leader in the international development sector.
• Create social media toolkits to allow colleagues and partners to use their own social media channels to share our messaging and campaigns consistently and engagingly.

Digital Content Creation & Dissemination

• Collaborate closely with colleagues from the Brand & Communications unit and beyond in the development and constant optimisation of a content calendar; sourcing stories, updates, and relevant content for digital dissemination across multiple channels including social media and websites.
• Manage the creation of digital content (copy, audio, and graphics including moving image and video), working with cross-functional teams to determine the type of content to produce, and for which platforms, to best meet audience needs and further our objectives.
• Ensure all digital content is engaging, consistent with our brand identity and narrative, and aligned with Practical Action’s strategic objectives.
• Proactively seek opportunities to promote Practical Action content through digital channels -owned, earned, paid, and shared-, identifying gaps and opportunities to develop or repurpose existing content.
• Contribute to the development of integrated communications campaigns and initiatives, ensuring strong digital components that complement other channels are factored into the plans.
• Oversee quality assurance, ensuring best practice is adhered to with regards to platform, target audience, accessibility, and other considerations.

Digital Channels Reporting

• Report on relevant KPIs highlighting key achievements, challenges, insights, and recommendations to inform ongoing optimisation.
• Support the optimisation of user experience using testing, data and insight to champion an audience centric approach.
• Stay informed about emerging digital trends, opportunities, and best practices, recommending the incorporation of relevant innovations into our approach.

Subject Matter Leadership & Guidance

• Engage and collaborate with various multi-functional departments across the world, fostering a culture of collaboration and mutual respect.
• Ensure digital channels are consistently maintained across the organisation, working with channel managers to ensure up-to-date branding, messaging, and accurate records of account access.
• Provide expert advice and proactive recommendations to colleagues, giving best practice guidance and promoting the use of digital content in support of annual business plans.
• Support the growth of digital capabilities through delivery of guidance, training, and ongoing coaching of staff.
• In partnership with the Digital Manager and the Head of Brand and Communications, develop, maintain, and ensure compliance of relevant social media policies for employees and teams to follow.

PERSON PROFILE

Person Specification

To be successful in the role, the ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate:

Experience & knowledge (Essential unless otherwise indicated).

• Proven experience in digital communications, with a strong focus on multi-regional websites and social media strategy and management, ideally in the international development / INGO sector.
• Demonstrable track record of creating and implementing successful social media initiatives for a wide array of audiences with diverse needs, insights, and digital consumption patterns.
• Robust experience using digital analysis and reporting tools (including Google Analytics and social listening) and applying data-driven insights to optimise communication strategies.
• Expert knowledge of each of the major social media platforms (e.g. Linkedin, Instagram, YouTube) unique opportunities and strengths, and how to leverage them to maximise results.
• Strong understanding of current digital trends, best practices, and emerging platforms.
• Knowledge of SEO, content marketing, and email marketing principles is desirable.

Skills, Abilities and Competencies:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt tone and style for different audiences and platforms.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to translate digital data into insight and interpret it in simple terms to create accessible reports and actionable recommendations data and insights into recommendations and actions.
• Proficiency in social media management tools (e.g. Sprout Social), content creation apps (e.g. Canva, Adobe Creative Suite) and content management systems (e.g. Wordpress).
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment. Proficiency in Project Management tools (e.g. Mondaycom, Trello, Asana) is desirable.
• Spotless attention to detail and commitment to high-quality outputs.
• Ability to work with a diverse array of colleagues from multiple backgrounds and cultures at all levels and experience.
• Strong sense of collaboration.
• Creative thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent oral, listening and visual communication skills

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Why join us?

The opportunity to work for an organisation that is making a positive difference to the lives of people worldwide, a friendly and supportive culture, and working with values-driven and highly engaged colleagues are just some of the reasons we think Practical Action is a great place to work.

Our open plan offices are located in the centre of Rugby and near to Rugby train station.

In addition, we offer the following benefits:

• Full time roles are contracted at 35 hours per week.
• Hybrid/flexible working options
• 27 days’ holiday rising with continuous service, in addition to public holidays
• Pension scheme - employer contributes 10.5% of salary and the employee contributes a minimum of 5%
• Enhanced family friendly policies, including maternity, adoption, paternity, and shared parental leave.
• Life assurance (3 x annual salary).
• Bike to Work scheme.

This will be a global role based in the UK.  The final salary for this role will be determined at the end of the recruitment process, at the offer stage.

The successful applicant must have the pre-existing right to both live and work in the UK. They must be within a commutable distance from our office in Rugby, as they would be expected to attend the office on certain key dates and for specific meetings.

Additional information

Practical Action believes that having a diverse workforce and inclusive workplace culture based on respect will enable us to be an effective organisation. We seek to create an inclusive workplace in which people are accepted as individuals, regardless of their differences and where they feel their contribution is valued.  Practical Action is an equal opportunities employer, and we encourage applications from under-represented groups.

We stay committed to cultivating an inclusive and diverse working environment and believe that people from different backgrounds or cultures give us different perspectives, and the more perspectives we have, the more successful we will be. By building a culture where everyone feels heard, respected, and valued we give everyone working with us the opportunity to achieve their full potential.

Practical Action is committed to safeguarding and protecting children and vulnerable adults and as such candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks including criminal checks and terrorist financing.

Closing date for applications:   13th March 2025.  Please note that should we recruit a suitable candidate before the closing date, we will close applications earlier than the specified date.

If you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion.

HOW TO APPLY

If you want to work for a charity with significant people ambitions, then we would like to hear from you. To apply please submit a copy of your CV and send us a cover letter or supporting statement.

Are you a confident and experienced leader, with a heart for young people, passionate about equipping the church to transform society?

Join us as our next Centre Manager and use your leadership and interpersonal skills to head up our team delivering employment support in Spear Bristol.

In partnership with Christ Church Clifton, you’ll be managing the delivery of Resurgo's award-winning Spear Programme. Over the last 20 years, Spear has supported more than 10,500 young people across the UK with the work-ready skills and mindset they need to succeed in employment, no matter the challenges they face. But we don’t want to stop there.

We believe each young person has huge potential. If you do too, and you have the skills and heart to see their lives transformed – join us.

The important stuff 

Location: Bristol

Full-Time, Permanent

Hours: Monday - Friday, 9.30am - 5.30pm with some out-of-hours work needed for events such as our Spear Celebrations

Salary: £30,000

Closing date: Monday 10th March, 09.00am (We are interviewing on a rolling basis and might close the application early if we find the right candidate)

Application pack: Have a look at our application pack for more information about the role and Resurgo

In this role, you’ll be responsible for:

Strategy, vision and impact [30%]

• Spearheading Resurgo’s ‘big picture’ vision of a transformed society, where each member plays its part, and the church is empowered to transform young lives
• Owning and managing the strategy for Spear Bristol that will help make this vision a reality
• Ensuring the Spear Programme is delivered in line with agreed targets; overseeing and reporting on impact metrics

Relationship management [25%]

• Building and managing great relationships with a variety of stakeholders, including referrers, local businesses, donors, and your Board of Trustees
• You'll be embedded into Christ Church Clifton, and working closely with your Trust and congregation, and actively participating in their mission and events

Leadership, line management and training [20%]

• Leading your team with confidence; spurring them on in your centre’s vision; investing in a team culture of excellence, belonging and fun
• Investing in the professional growth of your Lead Coach and Graduate Coach
• Inputting into organisational-wide training streams
• Inputting into recruitment of new team members

Driving a culture of coaching [20%]

• Driving a culture of coaching in your team
• Hands-on group and 1-1 coaching with numerous 16-24-year-olds: equipping them with practical work-ready skills and resilient mindsets
  • Engaging in gritty conversations with your trainees; walking alongside them whatever their circumstances; inspiring them and releasing their potential
  • Managing safeguarding
• Opportunities to engage in corporate coaching

Operations [5%]

• Managing the daily operational activity of your centre, including IT, finance and health and safety

Personal Qualities we are looking for:

• An active Christian, passionate about personally representing the values of Resurgo and Christ Church Clifton
• A commitment to grow and learn spiritually and as a Christian leader, and a desire to learn and understand coaching techniques
• Passion for social justice and for working as part of the church to transform communities, especially supporting young people in employment of education
• Effective interpersonal skills, high emotional intelligence, a sense of humour and fun!
• Strong leadership and management skills, highly self-motivated with strong initiative and the ability to translate ideas into practice
• An ambitious and self-motivated individual with the ability to prioritise workload, exercise initiative and work well under pressure
• An awareness of the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults

You can expect:

• A genuine commitment to upskilling you through impressive training opportunities:
• Support and funding to complete your professional coaching accreditation
• Progression opportunities through professional development 1-1s, and a dedicated talent manager
• Equipping you to have autonomy in your role, through a culture of ‘high challenge, high support’
• A fun, supportive culture where you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work
• A worshipping community, where you can pray and worship with your colleagues
• Summer and autumn staff conference days, plus a two-night Christmas retreat

A couple of things to note:

• This role requires occasional evening work, for our termly Spear Celebrations (where we celebrate our trainees as they complete the initial six weeks of the programme)
• In the event of a job offer, a DBS check will be requested

Would you like to spend your day working and playing with children aged 0-5 and advising their parents and carers? 

How would you like to be part of a friendly team doing a job that makes a difference to children’s lives in an organisation that puts people before profit? 

If the answer is YES, then we would like to hear from you. 

Coin Street Family and Children’s Centre have a fantastic opportunity for a motivated, energetic, and enthusiastic Early Years & Family Educator to join our Early Years team.  

The purpose of the role is to deliver stimulating and engaging play sessions, building relationships with parents/carers, and monitoring the progress of children, carrying out 1-2-1 work with families experiencing a range of difficulties. Working in partnership with other services and professionals, we develop a whole family approach, referring parents/carers onto other activities and organisations that could play a useful role in their lives.  

We are looking for people who have:  

• ideally qualified to a level 3 in childcare or early years (at least level 2) 

• experience of working with families and children aged 0-5 years 

• appreciate the importance of parent partnership 

• experience of providing activities to support children’s learning and development  

• a can-do and enthusiastic attitude 

• an understanding of how to safeguard and protect children 

What can we offer you? 

• Competitive salary 

• Access to high quality training 

• Coaching and mentoring support 

• Generous pension at 8% (5% from the employer if you contribute 3%) 

• 20% discount of childcare fees 

• 35 days off a year, including 8 bank holidays (additional days awarded for long service) - pro-rated for part time staff 

• Personal development grant of up to £1,000 per year, once you pass your probation 

There's more…  

• Six inset days per year (three with the wider Coin Street team) 

• Refer a friend bonus of £500 for existing employees 

• Health and wellbeing package including a confidential employee assistance programme and online therapy sessions plus free gym and daily fresh fruit 

• Season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme (on completion of probation) 

• Staff social events (summer BBQ and Christmas party) 

• Opportunities to join Coin Street committees (for example the Black lives Matter Race & Equality Steering Committee, Inset planning, staff social committee) 

• Local retail (star card) and online discounts 

  
Contract 
Permanent, Part-Time, 25 hours per week. Will consider other options from 15-25 hours per week. 

Salary 
Level 3: £17,875 per annum at 25 hours per week (or £13.75 per hour) 
Level 2: £17,225 per annum at 25 hours per week (or £13.25 per hour) 

Closing Date 
Please submit your application by midnight on Sunday 16 March 2025. 

Successful candidates will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check.  

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.

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:

• Making play and learning opportunities accessible to children aged 0-4 years old - we bring play out into the community!

• Providing a welcoming and relaxed setting where families can come together in their local community 

• Supporting parents and carers to feel confident in their knowledge and skills as a parent or carer

• Connecting families to support services

• 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

• Ensure legal and regulatory compliance, including Charity Commission requirements

• Ensure systems are in place for the Board of Trustee to fulfil its statutory responsibilities

• Work together with the Board of Trustees in policy development, governance, and strategic planning

• Report on performance against strategic objectives 

• Support the process of Trustee selection and recruitment 

Strategic Leadership and Organisational Development

• 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

• Support and guide team members on the development and implementation of strategic plans to meet short and long term goals

• Take joint responsibility for achieving, monitoring and reporting on performance against targets in all areas of charity’s activities

• Be open to feedback and ideas for innovation and change while delivering consistent and reliable services

Financial Management

• Develop and oversee budgets, financial controls, and risk management

• Work with the bookkeeper to manage payments, invoicing, and financial records

• Oversee contracts, funding applications, and grant compliance

Income Generation

• Develop strategies to sustain and grow funding from existing sources and develop new funding streams

• Support the Fundraising Officer in securing grants and donations

• Ensure funder reports are completed as required

HR & Operations

• Recruit staff as required, ensuring HR policies and contracts are up to date

• Provide supervision for Administration and Fundraising Officers

• Oversee asset management, including vehicles, premises, and IT infrastructure

Stakeholder Engagement & Promotion

• Build partnerships and maintain relationships with key stakeholders to improve impact and sustainability

• Represent Hackney Playbus in public forums

Other

• Participate in internal/external meetings and training

• Participate in annual appraisal by appointed Trustee from the Board of Trustees

• To uphold Hackney Playbus safeguarding policies and procedures

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.

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: 

• 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. 

• Relationship Building: Work closely with school staff, local churches, and community links to develop and nurture missional activities. 

• Administration: Create and monitor an annual work plan, manage a budget, and ensure all activities comply with safeguarding guidelines. 

• 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. 

• 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:  

• Education: Degree in youth ministry, youth work or Theology 

• Experience: Proven experience in missional youth activity and working in secondary school settings, and ability to lead worship gatherings. 

• Skills: Strong understanding of youth culture, effective youth ministry practices, and safeguarding. Excellent communication and IT skills. 

• 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: 

• Attend and lead events, often in the evenings and weekends. 

• Collaborate with the wider Youth Catalyst Team to develop digital discipleship and evangelism resources. 

• Provide consultancy support to parish churches for youth ministry as required. 

• Be a proactive member of the school and wider Church House team, contributing to the life and work of the diocese. 

• Hold a full UK driving licence and have their own vehicle as this position will may require travel around the diocese. 

Role Benefits: 

• Competitive salary within the charity sector 

• 10% non-contributory pension 

• Life assurance at 3x annual salary 

• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays 

• Employee assistance programme 

• 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: 

• This role carries an occupational requirement to be a practising Christian in line with the Equality Act 2010. 

• Church of England clergy are welcome to apply particularly those with experience in youth ministry 

• The Diocese of Guildford take our responsibility for the safeguarding of children and adults seriously. Our recruitment processes reflect this commitment. 

• 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. 

• 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. 

• We will shortlist and interview on a rolling basis as applications are received and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early.  

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. 

End Water Poverty Campaigns and Communications Officer

Contract: Permanent, Full time, 35 hours per week

Salary: GBP 43,668 - 45,851 per year with excellent benefits

Location: London, UK

Hybrid Working: A minimum of 40% of working time is spent face to face, either in London office, or as a result of external engagement or travel for WaterAid. WaterAid is located at Canary Wharf, London and this will be your location and contract base.

About End Water Poverty 

Since its inception in 2007, End Water Poverty (EWP) has held governments accountable for advancing people’s rights to water and sanitation. We are known for building partnerships and connecting activists and organisations at international, regional and national levels. Reinforcing the voice, value and capacity of civil society coalitions working on Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) is at the core of our work. We do this by mobilising members to design and deliver diverse, localised campaigns, amplifying the voices of our members in global policy, and influencing forums.

About the Team 

EWP’s membership is global and diverse. It includes grassroots groups, social movements, trade unions, national and regional networks, and international NGOs. The global secretariat is hosted by the international NGO WaterAid.

This role will report into a Global Coordinator, an active steering committee and will sit inside WaterAid’s (host organization) Campaigns team.

About the Role 

The primary purpose of the role is to coordinate End Water Poverty’s core campaigns and communications. This will be achieved by leading on the planning and delivery of impactful global campaigns and clear captivating communications materials, including newsletters, social media, and website articles. The post holder will also manage member relations alongside EWP’s global coordinator, strengthening relationships with existing members while proactively establishing new alliances to bolster and diversify the coalition.

Requirements

To be successful, you’ll need:  

• At least two year’s experience of coordinating global campaigns 
• Ability to develop and implement communications strategies
• Good understanding of communications tactics – newsletter, social media etc. 
• Understanding of human rights in relation to water and sanitation 
• Ability to provide support to members
• A can-do attitude, and ability to self motivate and work independently. 
• Excellent organizational skills. 

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:

1. Do you have a minimum of two years’ experience in coordinating global campaigns?
2. Briefly describe your understanding of human rights in relation to water and sanitation.
3. Can you provide an example of when you developed and implemented effective communication strategies? What was the outcome?

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

Our Benefits:

• 36 days' holiday (including 8 Bank Holidays)
• Option to buy an extra 5 days annual leave
• We offer a generous pension plan with employer contribution of up to 10%
• Wide range of flexible and agile-working arrangement
• Season Ticket Loan
• Free annual eye tests
• Pay as You Give charitable giving scheme
• Enhanced Maternity and Adoption/Surrogacy pay, Shared Parental Leave and Paternity Leave
• Sabbaticals
• Volunteer Day

Our Commitment

Our People Promise:
We will work with passion and focus to ensure safe and sustainable water, toilets and hygiene are available to everyone, everywhere. WaterAid is a place of purpose – where people have a real commitment and shared responsibility for the impact we have.  We are a global community with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, motivated by inspiring, stimulating work. We are determined to put the wellbeing of our people first, to be a place where people feel safe and able to contribute their voice and truly live our values.  

Equal opportunities:
We are an equal opportunity, disability-confident employer and are dedicated to achieving the highest standards of diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, beliefs, customs, traditions and ways of life. This includes, but is not limited to, race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, national or social origin, health status, and economic or social situation.

Safeguarding:
We are also committed to protecting everyone we come into contact with. We have a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of power, privilege or trust across our global work, and any form of inappropriate behaviour, discrimination, abuse, bullying, harassment, or exploitation. Safeguarding the people and communities we work with, our staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously.

Not your average job: This isn't a 9 to 5. You could play a significant part in rolling out trauma-informed support services nationwide. Make a real difference in the lives of those affected by road crashes. 

Location: Covering the North Yorkshire area, you must live in this area or within easy commutable distance.

Hours: 36.25 per week, spread across 5 days, between the hours of 8am–6pm

Reporting to: Regional Case Manager (North)

Working pattern: Remote work with frequent travel required. You will be required to deliver a face-to-face support service to clients in their own home or safe meeting place within North Yorkshire.

Rare opportunity: Help those affected by road crashes and create lasting change with Brake, the renowned road safety charity. 

Who we are: Brake has been supporting victims of road carnage since 1995, and we're on a mission to prevent future collisions. Every 20 minutes, someone is killed or seriously injured on our roads, impacting lives profoundly. 

Join our team: We're expanding our National Road Victim Service and need a dedicated caseworker to join our dynamic, compassionate team. Your role will involve delivering world-class support services to those at their most vulnerable. 

What we offer: 

• A generous 35 days of annual leave (including bank holidays and 3-day shutdown period between Christmas and New Year)

• Birthday day off 

• Enhanced sick pay and compassionate leave 

• Death in service benefit 

• Pension 

• Employee Assistance Programme 

• Flexible working 

• A rewarding role with purpose 

• Be part of a skilled, friendly team with an engaged Board of Trustees  

Who you are: We need passionate, self-starters with a background in providing high-quality emotional support and advocacy. Your experience in roles within the police, criminal justice, counselling, caseworker or health and social care sectors could make you an ideal candidate.

Specifically seeking candidates with: 

• frontline support service experience 

• a full, clean UK driving licence, access to your own transport and are willing to use it for work purposes (we reimburse travelling expenses) 

• experience supporting people who have suffered sudden bereavement or working with those with heightened vulnerabilities. 

• research and advocacy skills – you will reach out to other organisations to support your cases where required 

• competent I.T skills for remote work 

Join our mission: Your greatest reward will be knowing you've made a positive difference in someone's recovery from psychological trauma. 

About us: Brake is passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity. We welcome your application whatever your background or situation. We particularly welcome applications from those who are part of the global majority, the LGBTQIA+ community or disabled. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. We don’t want you to ‘fit’ our culture, we want you to enrich it. So, if you have a passion for making a difference and share in our vision for a world where no one is killed on our roads, we would love to hear from you. 

Apply now: If you're up for a new challenge and have the skills, apply now. 

Not for traffic offenders: Due to the nature of our work we can't accept applications from traffic offenders. Candidates will be asked to disclose whether they have any unspent points on their licence at interview. 

A DBS check is required due to the sensitive nature of our service. 

Join us today and be part of the solution! 

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.

• Strive for Excellence
• Show Compassion
• Respect others
• Collaborate
• Act with Integrity

Policy Analyst – Private Sector

Contract: Permanent, Full-time

Location: The role will be based in a WaterAid Office in either United Kingdom, United States, Sweden or Ghana.  All locations are subject to right-to-work eligibility in the respective countries. Hybrid working options are available and can be discussed at the interview.

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:

• London, UK: GBP 45,851- 51,583 per annum with excellent benefits
• USA: USD 65,000 - 87,500 per annum with excellent benefits
• Sweden: SEK 38,000 – 45,000 per month with excellent benefits  
• Ghana: GHS 182,753 – 286,864 per annum with excellent benefits

About WaterAid:

Want to use your skills driving companies and other private sector players to play a vital role in making clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene normal for everyone everywhere?

We need passionate, creative and dedicated people. In return, you will be encouraged and empowered to be yourself at your very best. Together, we will make a bigger difference.

Join WaterAid as Policy Analyst - Private Sector 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 WaterAid's Private Sector Policy and Advocacy team where we are working to change company practices while capturing private sector know-how and innovation to ensure everyone everyone has access to clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene. The private sector policy and advocacy team works closely with WaterAid's partnerships and programmes team to drive change through 3 areas: leveraging private finance, bringing about greater water security through integration of WASH in corporate practice, and engaging private sector actors to help extend and ensure sustainability of water and sanitation services.

About the Role:

As a critical thought leader, communicator, and connector, the Policy Analyst - Private Sector will be a critical resource for WaterAid to advance the private sector’s contribution to WASH, working closely with other colleagues across the organisation, and developing informed WaterAid positions and advocacy on the key areas through which WaterAid can work to influence the behaviours and actions of these critical actors in the achievement of water security and WASH services.

In this role, you will support the development of a coherent and evidence-based narrative on the private sector’s contribution to improving water security and WASH outcomes with an emphasis on their role in the delivery of WASH services and impacts on water resources.

You’ll also:

• Understand and document the the best models of WASH service delivery where the private sector has played a key role.
• Support the development of frameworks for integrating WASH into the most salient corporate sustainability mechanisms (both social and environmental), building on existing work completed at WaterAid and facilitating their adoption.
• Lead the work of documenting and developing case studies of positive private sector actions across the federation working closely with colleagues working on private sector projects or approaches.
• Develop a strong project management system for tracking progress and support delivery of all centrally managed WaterAid private sector initiatives, working closely with leads.
• Work with colleagues to conduct analyses of policies that enable the uptake and implementation of the most impactful private sector actions, across service providers to impactors and financiers, for WASH.
• Lead work with Communications and Media teams to disseminate research through media and social media channels and internal communications working with colleagues in program support and knowledge team.
• Coordinate, support and accompany technical and policy leads to represent WaterAid at key meetings, and act as lead when they are not available.
• Coordinate and directly build  a strong network of key players – both within the WASH sector and in broader private sector and development communities – to increase influence and position WaterAid as a leading organisation in terms of leveraging core strengths of the private sector for WASH outcomes.
• Travel as necessary to regions and Country Programmes, as well as to relevant international events and conferences. 

Requirements

To be successful, you’ll need: 

• Very strong project management skills with the ability to work and communicate effectively with and across key internal stakeholders across different geographies, in establishing the necessary evidence, policy positions and research gaps.
• Knowledge and experience working with  private sector actors (with an emphasis on service providers) and understanding how they can provide solutions for improved WASH outcomes, including the key enabling factors necessary.
• Knowledge, interest, and experience in working in and developing frameworks related to corporate sustainability (both environmental and social) that impact on WASH outcomes,
• Excellent verbal and written skills in English with proven experience of authoring high-impact policy briefs

Although not essential, we also prefer you to have:

• Masters’ degree, or post-graduate qualifications and research experience in a relevant water related or development field AND/OR significant experience in private sector delivery of WASH Services
• Functional fluency in French, Spanish or Portuguese
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Strong IT skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint

View the full job description here

Closing date: Applications will close at 12:00pm on the 24th February 2025.

How to Apply: Click ‘Apply’ to complete the pre-screening questions and upload your CV. 

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.