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About Kinship

We are Kinship. The leading kinship care charity in England and Wales. We’re here for kinship carers – friends or family who step up to raise a child when their parents aren’t able to. 

Together, let’s commit to change for kinship families.

About the role

We’re seeking an exceptional and experienced project manager to deliver a pivotal role within our ground-breaking national Kinship Training and Support Service, funded by the Department for Education.

This is our largest contract, and this role is key to enabling our organisational activity. The service offers over 300 online and in-person training events and workshops per year, tailored to meet the specific needs of kinship carers. We need to ensure at least 4,600 kinship carers attend.

You’ll be accountable for successful project delivery, working with executive project sponsors (Chief Operating Officer and Services and Digital Director) and workstream leads (Associate Directors and Heads of departments) to deliver KPI’s to deadlines, escalating and managing risks early.

The type of person we're looking for

You’ll have extensive experience in successful delivery of complex projects that include multiple workstreams and a range of internal and external stakeholders, with technical and non-technical stakeholders. Through your experience of planning, monitoring and controlling project delivery, you’ll quickly set up the necessary systems and processes for success.

You’ll bring strong leadership and communication skills to designing and implementing integrated plans, agreeing deliverables and ensuring accountability. You will need to own this programme of work, and you will need to move at pace.  You’ll interpret needs effectively, ensure clarity of roles and responsibilities and build project management capability. You’ll have a solutions-focused approach and naturally motivate and inspire others to get things done.

Key responsibilities include:

• Work closely with project sponsors, steering group and core team to be accountable for delivery of the programme project KPIs.
• Use a flexible and collaborative approach to set up, deliver and mobilise projects ensuring delivery of vision, aims and objectives.
• Ensure full project documentation, robust project initiation and effective project management and processes ensuring key activity is on track.
• Quickly build detailed project and workstream plans on our project management tool (Asana), ensuring clear roles and responsibilities and supporting colleagues to use the tool effectively.
• Manage multi-department core team including consultants and agencies ensuring they are motivated and working well.
• Set up and implement processes and procedures for successful delivery.
• Support and work with all the workstream leads and deliver integrated plans across the service, focusing teams on what is most important for delivery to meet targets.
• Effectively manage internal and external project communications.
• Establish project documentation across initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and controlling, and closure

Essential knowledge, abilities, skills and experience include:

Project Management qualification or commensurate experience.

• Extensive project management experience in planning, documenting and managing complex project set-up and execution and monitoring performance through the project lifecycle.
• Significant working experience of successful project delivery through effective management of risks, costs, time and milestones.
• Ability to influence others, communicate effectively and build collaborative and productive relationships, internally and externally.
• Proven ability to interpret and transmit the needs of the technical and non-technical teams.
• Ability to solve issues quickly, efficiently and creatively.
• Self-starter who can take the initiative and shape project
• Impressive time management and organisational skills.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.

Kinship are an equal opportunities employer. We warmly welcome applications from appropriately qualified people from all sections of the community and aim to promote diversity. 

What we’ll offer you 

Kinship offers 30 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time) as well as a generous pension scheme. This fixed-term role is open to flexible working (school hours would be considered). We have an excellent wellbeing offer including the Employee Assistance Programme and clinical supervision. We will invest in your professional development with training and career development opportunities.

Kinship is committed to championing equality, diversity and inclusion.  We believe our work is greatly enhanced by the varied backgrounds, experiences and views represented within our teams.  We aim to create inclusive teams, celebrate differences and encourage everyone to join us and be their true self at work. We therefore encourage applications from anyone who fits our values, whatever their religion or belief, sex, gender identity, race, age, sexuality or disability and are actively seeking candidates that can bring real innovation and commitment to us. 

This is a fantastic time to join a supportive and well-established team within an organisation with rapid growth ambitions. This role will be what you make it and we’re looking for someone to seize this opportunity!

How to apply

Please apply via Charity Job with your CV and a cover letter of no more than 2 pages. Please include your notice period and earliest availability to start in your cover letter.

• Application opens: Friday 14 March  
• Application deadline: Monday 31 March, 10 AM. 
• First interview: Online - starting from Thursday 24 March 
• Second interview: In person - starting from Monday 31 March

Some tips for your application: 

• Make sure you’ve read the job description and the essential requirements – make sure your answer reflects those points in the requirements very clearly.

• Really tell us why you want to work for Kinship. We’re interested in working with people who share our values. You can read about our values above. 

• Keep your response clear – use bullet points and short paragraphs if that helps. It will help the recruitment team to focus on your answer.

• Don’t go over 2 pages on your covering letter.

• Please do not use AI tools like ChatGPT to produce your answers. We use software to check and your application will be rejected if you do.

We will shortlist for this role on a rolling basis, so encourage you to apply as soon as possible. 

Kinship reserves the right to close a recruitment campaign earlier than the advertised where we have received sufficient applications.  

Do you have experience of managing and developing quality assurance processes? If so, we’d love to hear from you in connection to our new vacancy where you will be able apply your skills and experience to ensure our exams are developed to a high standard, supporting us in assessing Radiologists and Clinical Oncologists joining the medical workforce.

Our Exams and Quality Standard Manager vacancy has ownership of our quality assurance framework within the Examinations department, whilst also overseeing key systems to ensure data is accurate and easy to access, allowing the wider team to make informed decisions.
To be successful in the role, it will be important that you can seamlessly switch from analytically thinking about quality and data, to influencing and positively engaging with our key stakeholders to ensure they are brought into the changes that need to be made to ways of working and are adequately supported in their voluntary roles.

With four direct reports, you will also need to be a confident manager, with an ability to engage and motivate your team to deliver against key priorities, supporting them through change and enabling them to be effective within their roles.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with excellent people skills and an analytical mind to play a key role in maintaining and improving the standards of our examinations, all with the aim of growing the radiology and clinical oncology workforce to deliver excellent patient care.

What you’ll do:

• Develop and oversee a robust quality assurance framework, reflecting industry standard exam regulations and associated policies and processes.
• Introduce, refine and monitor continuous process of exams quality risks across the suite of exams, proactively identifying and overcoming barriers to managing and mitigating these.
• Oversee adjustment, appeals and misconduct review panels, ensuring that published processes are followed resulting in effective and judicious decision-making.
• Direct, support and motivate the quality team in achieving goals, ensuring outcomes are clear and progress is measurable.
• Develop and maintain exams delivery and content systems to ensure fit for purpose platforms that work effectively during exam delivery and marking, and ultimately support strategic objectives
• Lead the implementation of plans and initiatives for exams quality, securing and allocating resources, agreeing and managing the overall exams quality budget 
• Expertly navigate the complex exams stakeholder landscape, ensuring key stakeholders understand and support quality and integrity changes
• Ensure systems are designed to make data easily accessible, enabling the team to track the impact of process and delivery changes and make informed, data based decisions. 

What you’ll need:

• Experience of managing and developing quality assurance processes and setting up effective systems
• Knowledge and understanding of the principles of assessment, including the use of psychometric performance data
• Experience of management in an exams, assessment or educational setting
• Experience of developing and leading a team delivering diverse activities
• Experience of working with doctors or other high-profile professionals 
• Experience of successful management of contracts, suppliers and budgets
• Experience of a variety of IT platforms – ideally those to support and deliver exams - and handling large volumes of data
• Strong people management skills. 

This is your opportunity to make a real impact in shaping the future of radiology and oncology professionals. If you’re ready to take on this challenge and promote excellence, please find out more about the role in the candidate pack. 

Why join us:

• Make a difference to the lives of Doctors and the specialities they work in every day!
• Hybrid working (up to 60% working week can be done remotely)
• Modern working environment
• Equipment provided to work from home
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Excellent pension scheme
• Interest free season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme

Are you an experienced and knowledgeable Learning Technologist looking to apply their skills in a meaningful way, as well as gain experience in a leading medical organisation?

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate Learning Technologist to join the Learning Team in The Royal College of Radiologists (RCR). Our core function within the RCR is to develop and deliver high-quality educational and learning activities, including e-learning resources each year. These are designed for (and in collaboration with) clinical radiologists and clinical oncologists at all stages of their career, working in locations across the globe.

With your expertise of developing e-learning resources and up to date knowledge of the latest e-learning tools and techniques you’ll thrive in our dynamic and fast paced team, contributing to educating doctors to deliver the best patient care. You’ll be innovative and enthusiastic, collaborating with colleagues and subject matter experts (SMEs) to deliver impactful learning tools.

What you’ll do:

• Work closely with SMEs to plan, develop and test high-quality interactive e-learning resources designed to deliver our vision to make RCR’s e-learning a world-class offer. 
• Shape source material into engaging and interactive modules, in a variety of formats (e.g., e-learning modules, videos, podcasts, quizzes and gamification) , contributing to their evaluation.
• Work with stakeholders such as funders, collaborating organisations and the LMS service provider to produce the best possible resources for the RCR’s Fellows and members in the most accessible formats.
• Lead the administration of the LMS, working closely with the Learning Projects Administrator and the LMS supplier to maintain and manage the platform to facilitate effective online learning experiences for all users. 
• Promptly resolve day-to-day issues impacting our ability to deliver our activities and an excellent user experience, keeping the team informed, making recommendations for improvements and escalating where necessary. 
• Keep up to date with industry trends and new elearning innovations, sharing recommendations for how these might apply to the work of RCR Learning with the wider team, Boards and SMEs.

What you’ll need:

• Knowledge of educational principles, instructional design and best practice as applied to the online learning environment.
• Experience of designing, producing and editing online learning resources e.g., videos, webinars, podcasts and interactive e-learning sessions to meet the needs of the target audience.
• Experience of using a range of elearning tools, platforms, and technology to deliver innovative learning experiences e.g., Articulate Storyline, Articulate Rise 360, Synthesia, and Canva.
• Knowledge of the application of relevant legislation e.g., data protection, copyright, intellectual property rights.
• Experience of working with internal stakeholders and external subject matter experts.

The Learning Technologist is a business critical role, if you are interested in using your skills and experience to help us in our ultimate aim of improving imaging and cancer care for all please find out more about the role, the RCR and instructions on how to apply in the candidate pack. 

Why join us:

• Make a difference to the lives of Doctors and the specialities they work in every day!
• Hybrid working (up to 60% working week can be done remotely)
• Modern working environment
• Equipment provided to work from home
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Excellent pension scheme
• Interest free season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme

Working Well Trust is a mental health and employment charity in London.  All of our projects share the aim of improving the lives of people with mental health support needs, learning disabilities and/or complex issues through training and employment. 

We are recruiting for a part time Employment Advisor who will be based in Enfield, working 17.5 hours per week. The service has been awarded the IPS Grow quality mark and adheres closely to the principles of the IPS model in supporting people in to employment. This role will be working with clients who have mental health support needs, wanting to gain paid employment. 

Experience of employment support is not essential, it is more important that you share our passion and commitment to employment as an integral aspect of wellbeing and supporting people to find the right job for them. You will receive training on the IPS model and in supporting people with mental health issues. We welcome applications from people with lived experience of mental health, either personally or through a close contact.

You need to have a desire to support people to achieve their employment goals, and the ability to multitask and manage your workload effectively. Good organisation skills are essential for this role, in addition to an interest in mental health, and the role it plays in the workplace. The successful candidate will need to become comfortable in approaching employers, and showcase the advantages of our service in order to work with them to recruit our clients to fill vacancies and sustain employment.

You will work with clients (managing a caseload) who have mental health support needs, to assist them in securing sustainable paid employment in line with their preferences. You will deliver the IPS approach (for which training will be given); providing person centred support and guidance to clients, whilst building positive relationships with local employers to enable clients to move into suitable employment.

You will work as part of a mental health team (NHS Trust) maintaining positive and integrated relationships, fostering a holistic approach to recovery through employment. You will work closely with clinical teams, providing a coordinated approach that always remains client led.  You will also be working to targets whilst maintaining a high-quality service. 

If you would like to discuss this role please see the Job Description for contact details.

Please click apply to send your CV after answering the screening questions. 

Candidates need to clearly outline how they meet the person specification points in their personal statement.

Staff benefits include an employer contribution to a personal or workplace pension equivalent to 6% of gross salary. 30 days annual leave plus paid public holidays (FTE). 

Working Well Trust is an equal opportunities and Confident about Disabilities.

Closing date: Monday 31 March (09:00). Please note, we will be actively interviewing during this time and may close the vacancy early.

Telephone interviews: TBC

Final Stage interviews: TBC

Global Policy, Advocacy and Campaigns and International Programmes Directorate Business Partner

Contract: Permanent, 35 hours per week, Full time

Salary: £48,314 - £50,729 with excellent benefits

Location: London, UK

Hybrid Working: 60/40 hybrid working: 60% of employee’s time in a location of their choice; 40% face to face, defined as in the London office; conferences or stakeholder meetings or other locations as relevant for the proper performance of the duties of the role. WaterAid is located at Canary Wharf, London and this will be your location and contract base. 

About WaterAid

Use your skills to play a vital role in changing the world through water. We need passionate, creative and dedicated people. In return, you will have the opportunity to be yourself at your very best. Together, we will make a bigger difference.

Join WaterAid as People Business Partner to change the world through water, so millions of people can break free from poverty and change their lives for good.

About the Role

The People Business Partner is the main point of contact and provides generalist people advisory support to teams based in the UK in the GPAC and IPD directorates. Through effective partnerships with managers and employees, the role contributes towards employee engagement, employee experience and WaterAid’s culture. The role supports both line managers and employees who are in the GPAC and IPD directorates. The role also partners with HR colleagues across WaterAid UK to provide support and people advisory services to team members with managers in the UK, who are based in other countries (IPD and GPAC directorates).

You’ll: 

• Provide generalist people advisory service and support through effective partnerships with leaders in the IPD and GPAC functions. 
• Provide generalist people advisory services and support to employees across the two directorates and contribute towards employee engagement.
• Work closely with the Senior Business Partner, People Leads across the Federation and the UK People Support Team to ensure HR matters arising are addressed and resolved in an effective and timely manner and contribute to and/or lead on HR projects as required.
• Collaborate with internal experts & centres of excellence to help deliver effective business solutions.
• Be a contributing and collaborative member of the WAUK People team to ensure the effective delivery of the Global People Strategy.
• Work across the International Programmes Directorate (IPD) and the Global Policy, Advocacy & Campaigns Directorate (GPAC); understand their opportunities / challenges and deliver agile, and pragmatic HR solutions and recommendations.
• Act as an advisor to London-based line managers: providing an effective balance of support and challenge, enable excellence in people management across geographical boundaries and address underperformance while also acknowledging outstanding contributions. 
• Advise and support change activities: including restructures, redeployment or redundancies, ensuring team changes are implemented and communicated effectively and in line with our values, best practice and legislation. Effectively coordinate change across geographies through effective partnerships with the relevant People Lead and stakeholders.
• Support line managers by providing job design advice, conducting job evaluations underpinned by our job evaluation methodology and tools.  For roles based outside the UK, coordinate across the People team network to reach an outcome. 
• Support workforce planning to identify future recruitment, resourcing and talent needs. Collaborate across WAUK to ensure successful recruitment / selection approaches and resourcing challenges are resolved. 
• Facilitate / support global and local staff mobility in collaboration with key stakeholders, in partnership with the Global Reward Lead.
• Bring a diversity, equity and empowerment lens to Business Partnership and advice.  Proactively apply this lens to people policies, practices, and initiatives. Continue to grow own awareness and expertise and build capability in others.

Requirements

To be successful, you’ll need: 

Essential skills

• Experience of supporting change management (e.g. restructures, job evaluations). 
• Demonstrable HR generalist experience with a successful track record of advising on reward, recruitment, selection, talent management, performance, DEE and leading on ER matters.
• Proven ability and confidence to influence, challenge and negotiate with stakeholders. 
• Good attention to detail, and ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Good numeracy and communication skills in English (verbal and written), with the ability to provide clear, concise and effective advice on HR matters.
• Curiosity, agility and commitment to operational excellence and delivery.
• Commitment to personal learning and development. 
• Ability to draw insights from data for effective partnership and decision making.

Desirable Skills

• In depth experience in one or more of the following areas: reward, talent management, resourcing, HR metrics, line management development, diversity & inclusion.
• Training delivery knowledge and / or experience. Facilitation skills / coaching qualification.
• An interest in and/or knowledge of development issues and the work of INGOs
• Experience of working in multi-cultural environments and an appreciation of how different cultural, legal and labour markets influence people management practices.
• Human Resources / Business Degree. A master's degree would be an added advantage (not a core requirement).
• 5-10 year’s generalist HR experience in a medium sized organisation.

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

Closing date: Applications will close 12:00pm UK time on 31 March 2025. Shortlisting and interviews will take place on a rolling basis and the application process will close if a suitable candidate is found prior to the advertised closing date.

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.

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. As a safeguarding measure, WaterAid carries out background checks on all potential employees. This is done following the conclusion of recruitment and prior to assuming full employment.

Systems Strengthening Senior Advisor

Contract type: Permanent, Full Time, 35 hours per week

Location: The role can be based in London-UK, Pretoria (South Africa), Kigali (Rwanda), Lilongwe (Malawi), Stockholm (Sweden) subject to right-to-work eligibility in the respective countries.

Salary: Salaries and benefits will vary based on location and experience. See details below:

• UK: GBP 48,314– 50,729 per year with excellent benefits

• South Africa: ZAR 827,550 - 1,034,437 per year with excellent benefits
• Rwanda: RWF 26,700,728 - 35,196,712 per year with excellent benefits
• Malawi: MK 32,256,911 - 47,555,903 per year with excellent benefits
• Sweden: Competitive salary package

About WaterAid

Want to use your skills in Systems Strengthening 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 Systems Strengthening Senior Advisor 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 Programme Support and Knowledge (PSK) team provides technical advisory expertise across programme design and delivery.  It leads and supports organisation-wide programme learning and knowledge management, and facilitates knowledge exchange, fosters and supports internal and external programme and technical partnerships and networks. 

The Systems Strengthening Senior Advisor is a senior position in the WASH Systems & Programme Partnerships sub-team, focused on advising and supporting the evolution of WaterAid’s systems strengthening approach across all of its work in the WASH and the public health arenas.  It also facilitates and provides support for programmatic partnerships, including with utilities.

About the Role

As our Systems Strengthening Senior Advisor, you will strategically lead and shape systems strengthening approach conceptualisation and operationalisation in WaterAid.  In this role, you will provide high quality specialist technical analysis, advisory, and support services to the design, inception, implementation, troubleshooting, monitoring, and/or assessments of WaterAid’s programming worldwide, at both strategic and operational levels. In collaboration with country, regional and global colleagues, you will co-lead the facilitation of effective capturing and exchange of technical and programme knowledge across the organisation and co-lead the development of relevant standards and guidance.  You will also provide strategic and technical input to fundraising, communications, and external engagements.   

The Systems Strengthening senior advisor reports to the WASH Systems & Programme Partnerships Senior Manager and their key accountabilities are:

• Provide and coordinate targeted technical support to WaterAid programming to ensure coherent integration of a systems approach into various thematic areas and related interventions.
• Strategically support programme learning and knowledge management on systems related topics
• Steer and strategically support development and application of systems-related programme guidance and standards
• Strategically support fundraising, external engagement, and communications for WaterAid’s positioning and strategy resourcing.
• Provide strategic technical insights and contribution to the team, translated into effective annual priorities, plans and budgets - fully integrated within PSK’s overall plan and linked to the organisational priorities.

Requirements

To be successful, you’ll need: 

Essential skills

• Strong technical experience in systems thinking, systems strengthening, system dynamics, complexity, programmatic approach, adaptive management, sustainability, and other inter-related topics for WASH programming in both urban and rural, low-income settings, demonstrated through a progressive career record.
• Relevant technical experience in sustainable development, water, sanitation, hygiene, behaviour change, gender, inclusion, environment and/or other WASH-related topics.
• A relevant post-Graduate degree or equivalent work experience.
• Strong experience in offering technical assistance, consulting, and/or advisory services to empower and to develop capacities in low and middle-income countries.
• Ability to handle highly specialized, unusual, and challenging technical assignments, resolve complex issues in practical and imaginative ways.
• Strong writing ability in English. Experienced in producing practical knowledge products targeting needs of diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to drive tasks forward to completion in a timely manner while maintaining high quality.
• A team player, able to work responsibly, under pressure, and collaboratively across diverse groups and culture.
• A self-starter, able to work independently and drive tasks forward to completion, escalating issues where appropriate.
• Working style that reflects WaterAid’s values of Respect, Accountability, Courage, Collaboration, Integrity and Innovation.
• Solid IT skills, particularly with core Microsoft Office software.
• Ability to travel internationally up to 30%.

Although not essential, we also prefer you to have:

• Working knowledge in French, Portuguese, Spanish, and/or any language widely spoken in the countries where WaterAid has programming.
• Experience of formation and nurturing of virtual communities of practices and networks.
• Experience of conducting and/or managing research.
• Sound knowledge of WASH and related development issues such as sustainability, rights and equality.

Closing Date: Shortlisting and interviews may take place on a rolling basis and the application process will close if a suitable candidate is found prior to the advertised closing date of 24th March 2025

How to Apply: Click ‘Apply’. Please apply by submitting your CV and a Cover Letter.  Please answer the following questions within the application form:

1)Can you please describe how you would apply your top 3 skills in undertaking this role? not more than 200 words

2)“The traditional model of delivery for water supply, sanitation and hygiene services is arguably broken and has failed”. What is your view on this statement (provide justification)? What do you see as the model(s) for the future? Based on your experience, what would be the role for State/non state actors, non-traditional partners in the model(s) you have outlined – Not more than 350 words.

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 to comply with our Safer Recruitment policy. All our UK-based vacancies require a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

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.

Senior Global Fundraising Manager

Contract type: Permanent, part or full time (4-5 days a week)

Location: The role offers flexible location options; however, candidates must align with UK working hours as the hiring manager is based in the UK, while also maintaining flexibility to accommodate global time zones.

This role may be based in one of our WaterAid member offices (applicants would need to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the respective country): United Kingdom, Sweden, Canada, United States, Canada, Australia, India

*Each WaterAid office has its own local hybrid working requirements

UK Hybrid Working: A minimum of 40% of working time is spent face to face in the London office. WaterAid is located at Canary Wharf, London and this will be your location and contract base.

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: GBP 56,249-59,602 per year
• Sweden: SEK 38,000-50,000 per month
• Canada: CAD 73,000-83,000 per year
• USA: Competitive Salary with excellent benefits
• India: Competitive Salary with Excellent benefits
• Australia: Competitive Salary with excellent benefit

About WaterAid

Want to use your skills in fundraising strategy and global coordination to play a vital role in making clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene 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 Senior Global Fundraising Manager to help lead to change for for millions of people.

About the Team

The Senior Global Fundraising Manager will report into the Global Lead for Communications and Fundraising (Executive Director), currently based in WaterAid UK. They will be an integral member of the Global Communications and Fundraising Executive made up of senior colleagues from across the WaterAid federation.

The WaterAid Federation consists of the International Secretariate, 7 members - Canada, USA, UK, Sweden, India, Japan and Australia, 3 Regional hubs and 22 country programme offices.

This role will work closely with colleagues within the secretariate to ensure alignment and collaboration with other global functions and work closely with fundraising leads across the organisation – predominantly at member level but also within regional and country offices as required.

The role is also required to work with global communications colleagues to ensure these important functions are aligned and supportive of each other.

About the Role

Our Global Strategy sets greater ambitions than ever before. While we remain determined to reach everyone everywhere with safe water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) we aim to scale up our impact significantly through our influencing work as well as via direct delivery, and we will need to raise even more funds, and drive greater awareness, in order to do this. We will only be able to achieve the impact we aim to deliver by working as one WaterAid right across the global federation.

This role will play an important part in achieving substantial and sustained growth in fundraising income across WaterAid – improving our fundraising impact, monitoring our performance and identifying new opportunities.

The role holder will work closely with the Executive Director who is the Global Lead for Communications and Fundraising, in overseeing and driving action through the Global Communications and Fundraising Executive (GCFE) made up of communications and fundraising leaders across the federation; and leading key initiatives identified by this group.

You’ll also: 

• Lead the process for the development of a long-term global income generation plan/strategy which maps WaterAid’s growth trajectory, income stream balance, and required enablers and dependencies.

• Takes a lead role in global fundraising projects which address the enablers and dependencies identified in the plan for multiple markets. This could include identifying new approaches such as emergency fundraising; addressing processes and ways of working holding us back; driving efficiencies through centralised procurement.
• Lead on quarterly global performance monitoring and trend analysis – ensuring and supporting all members to provide a qualitative and quantitative overview which enables us to identify trends, opportunities and threats and act upon them. Reporting key findings to WaterAid International where required
• Drive improvement in global processes and ways of working in relation to income generating activities.

Requirements

To be successful, you’ll need: 

• Demonstrable experience in working on global initiatives with globally dispersed teams
• Excellent collaboration and negotiation skills with the ability to drive integration and alignment. 
• Proven ability to work effectively with stakeholders from across a range of cultures, locations and backgrounds
• Experience of developing complex plans and strategies - monitoring and reporting against them
• Strong knowledge of fundraising practices and experience delivering fundraising campaigns (restricted or unrestricted income generation)
• Ability to prioritise work across multiple projects to meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication, listening and relationship building skills
• Experience of setting targets and Key Performance Indicator’s, measuring and reporting against them
• Strong decision maker with the ability to assess opportunities and make decisions based on information and data

Although not essential, we also prefer you to have:

• Knowledge of all fundraising streams – public fundraising, philanthropy and trusts, corporate and institutional
• Knowledge of different fundraising markets
• Ability to flex working hours to ease time zone challenges
• Experience working on global marketing or fundraising activities
• Experience working in International Fundraising Teams

Closing Date: Applications will close at 12:00pm UK Time on 26 March 2025. Availability for interview is required for w/c 3 April 2025

How to Apply: Click ‘Apply’ to upload your CV and Cover Letter.

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 to comply with our Safer Recruitment policy. All our UK-based vacancies require a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

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.

Salary: £33,000-£35,300
Contract: Permanent, full-time
Location: London/ Hybrid
Closing date: Rolling
Benefits: 4% employer pension contribution rising to 8% after one year, employee assistance programme and up to six free counselling sessions, BUPA health cash plan

We have an excellent opportunity for a Creative Designer working for a brilliant animal welfare charity, where you will report to the Brand Engagement and Planning Manager. As part of this role, you will bring the charity’s brand and mission to life through high-quality, compelling design work across a range of offline and online assets. As a champion of the charity’s brand, you’ll maintain brand consistency across design projects, support brand and design approvals, and oversee design support requests.

This role will offer you the brilliant opportunity to join the charity in its early stages of a brand review project, allowing you to play a key part in activating and rolling out its brand across all channels.

To be successful as the Creative Designer, you will need:

• Demonstrable experience of creative design within a multi-disciplinary graphic design role, with organisational skills and ability to manage own workload.
• Experience of working with internal and external stakeholders to tailor designs to their needs.
• Experienced in Adobe Creative Suite/Cloud, with experience and knowledge of design.

If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call Ashby on 02030 062787 or email your interest along with your CV to [email protected]
Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable roles. We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment, working ethically, supporting people to find their perfect role within the not-for-profit sector. 
We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here. 
If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner. 

Communications Executive

Location London Hybrid (3 days in office)
Salary: Circa £30,000
Hours: 37.5
Department Marketing, Membership and Events
Contract Type Permanent

Join our client and help drive the transition to a sustainable future!

They are looking for a Communications Executive to create impactful content, manage media relations, and support advocacy efforts. If you have strong writing skills, digital expertise, and a passion for sustainability, this role is for you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Write and manage key reports, press releases, blogs, and social media content.
• Build media relationships to amplify their message.
• Track and enhance their visibility across media channels.
• Support advocacy by monitoring government activity and assisting policy responses.
• Manage their weekly member newsletter and corporate communications.

What Are They Looking For:

• Strong writing and communication skills.
• Ability to simplify complex topics into engaging messages.
• Proactive, organised, and a team player.
• Passion for renewable energy and clean technology.

Our client reserves the right to close the vacancy early should sufficient applications be received. They encourage early application to avoid disappointment.

REF-220402

Anna Freud is seeking an Instructional Design Specialist to join our world-leading mental health charity for children, young people and their families. Our mission is to close the gap in wellbeing and mental health by advancing, translating, delivering, and sharing the best science and practice with everyone who impacts the lives of children, young people and their families. More information about Anna Freud is available on our website.

Our EDI commitment

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and being an equal opportunities employer, whereby equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) are core to our recruitment practices. All candidates who meet the job criteria will be considered for employment, regardless of ethnic origin, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, socioeconomic background, caring responsibilities and care experience.

We ask candidates to share their diversity dimensions with us to help us identify, tackle and prevent bias across the employee lifecycle. We believe a diverse workforce enhances our ability to support mental health and wellbeing, allowing us to better meet the needs of the children, young people and families we serve.

As a Disability Confident employer, disabled candidates meeting our criteria are guaranteed an interview. Applications are submitted anonymously and assessed using a fair evaluation process based on the criteria set out in our job profiles. 

What we offer

We offer a range of staff benefits and you can view them all here. This is a unique opportunity to develop expertise in digital learning for mental health education while working alongside leading clinicians, therapists, and researchers. You will gain hands-on experience in instructional design, content development, and multimedia production. Anna Freud is a pioneering organisation at the forefront of mental health research and training, providing an inclusive, mission-driven environment where you can grow your skills while making a meaningful impact.

What you’ll do

The Instructional Design Specialist will play a vital role in an agile, innovative team focused on developing and delivering cutting-edge digital learning solutions for frontline clinicians and therapists. This role blends instructional design, content strategy, technology, and user experience to create engaging, evidence-based mental health training. You will contribute to the development of a market-leading portfolio of accessible, high-quality short course training in child and adolescent mental health. You will support the expansion of a comprehensive, flexible learning experience for professionals working with children and families across diverse settings. You will proactively and independently collaborate with subject matter experts to ensure content credibility. You will also foster an inclusive learning environment by embedding Anna Freud’s values of equity, diversity, and inclusion, while staying informed on emerging EdTech trends and technologies.

What you’ll bring

You will have a keen interest and background in psychology or mental health, along with proven expertise in instructional design, curriculum development, and multimedia content creation, with the ability to engage stakeholders and provide innovative solutions to learning challenges.

You will have demonstrable well-developed skills in: 

• content commissioning and curation with the ability to translate complex subject matter into engaging and accessible digital content; video production and editing,
• using tools such Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut, or similar, for multimedia digital learning content.

You will also demonstrate: 

• expertise in curriculum development and instructional design, including structuring learning experiences and applying learning theories;
• knowledge of online learning environments, including Learning Management Systems (LMS) and authoring tools such as Articulate Storyline and Adobe Captivate;
• a background in psychology or a related field to support the development of learning resources tailored to the mental health and education sector;
• a degree or postgraduate qualification in a relevant field or equivalent professional experience, with knowledge of psychology and/or mental health.

Key details

Hours: Full-time (35 hours per week); usual working hours Monday to Friday, 09:00-17:00. Flexible working is possible. 

Salary: £48,000 per annum FTE, plus 6% contributory pension scheme

Location: Hybrid working (a mixture of onsite and home/remote working). Staff are working onsite for at least 20% of their working hours, at our London site (4-8 Rodney Street, London N1 9JH). 

Contract type: Fixed-term (12 months in the first instance but with scope to extend).

Next steps

Closing date for applications: midday (12pm), Friday 11 April 2025. Please note that due to high application volumes, we may close this advert early. We encourage you to apply promptly and to keep an eye on our future vacancies for more opportunities.

Notification of interview: shortlisted applicants will be notified no later than Tuesday 22 April 2025. During shortlisting, applicants are anonymously assessed using the criteria visible in the Job Profile. Please note: due to the high volume of applications received, we will not be able to provide feedback to unsuccessful applicants.

Interviews: will be held remotely on Thursday 1 May 2025.

How to apply: Please click on the 'apply’ button to find out more and to apply online. We are unable to accept CVs and kindly request no contact from agencies.

Questions?

Please email us with any job enquiries, or if you require assistance or experience difficulties when applying. Please note that successful candidate(s) will be asked to evidence their Right to Work in the UK post-job offer – we do not hold a sponsor license therefore we are unable to provide Visa sponsorship.

Project Manager (Clinical Guidelines)
£45,864 pa pro rata plus excellent benefits
London WC1 and home-based
35 hours per week
Fixed-term contract for 18 months

The Project Manager (Clinical Guidelines) is an important role at the College, as you will work closely with key clinical stakeholders and researchers to lead the management and delivery of the decreased consciousness guideline update within the RCPCH clinical guideline portfolio, which paediatricians and their colleagues regularly use to manage the treatment of children’s medical conditions.

As Project Manager (Clinical Guidelines) you will identify and coordinate members of expert working groups to undertake the development of clinical guidelines, carrying out systematic searches, critically appraising research papers and providing methodological advice to these working groups.

Based within the Research and Evidence team, you will also work with communications colleagues to create and implement communication plans and resources/assets related to the RCPCH clinical guidelines, as well as working with the Head of Grants and Partnerships to identify sources of funding to support future work within the Research and Evidence remit.

In addition, you will take responsibility for maintaining the Reye’s Syndrome microsite on behalf of the College.

Suitably qualified with a research methodology element or with equivalent work experience, you should have proven technical expertise in clinical guideline methodology and systematic reviews, have a rigorous knowledge of research methodology and quality assurance and have excellent critical appraisal skills.

With a background of working with clinicians or academics in the NHS or a similar regulated environment, you should have proven stakeholder management skills and be able to assimilate and report complex medical information on child health research quickly and clearly to different audiences.

Familiarity with carrying out statistical analysis using SPSS, STATA and/or Review manager and experience in the use of GRADE (Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development, and Evaluations) framework would be desirable. Experience of evaluation methodologies and a project management qualification would also be desirable. 

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: 10 April 2025
Interviews: 18 April 2025

This role is a core part of Pecan’s senior leadership team (SLT), working to develop strategic direction and playing a play a key role in the organisation’s aim to transform the lives of the most disadvantaged people in our community.

You will enable Pecan’s frontline team to deliver the highest possible standards of service.  You will have responsibility for Employment Support, Southwark & Lewisham Women’s Service and Together community projects. This role also oversees Marketing & Communications and Partnerships. It will work closely with the Fundraising Manager and is the Safeguarding Lead and the Equalities Lead

When working for Pecan, you can expect to become a valued member of a diverse and supportive team. In addition to a place in our 35-year legacy, you will receive a generous holiday allowance, pension contribution and life assurance cover. You can also expect regular team meetings and social opportunities, and a variety of other benefits as outlined in our recruitment pack.

Main Responsibilities:

• To play a significant role in the pastoral care and wellbeing of staff and volunteers ensuring they feel supported and safe at work and have access to wellbeing support
• To develop and deliver services supporting women affected by the criminal justice system and for local women seeking support, information and community.
• To develop and deliver contracted services to enable people to gain employment.
• Expand the offer to reduce isolation and increase community cohesion as well as tackle some of the barriers facing people.

Key Requirements (specific skills, qualifications required):

• Strong experience of managing contracts. 
• Experience of managing staff and volunteer teams.
• A strong understanding of the community, employment, women’s or criminal justice sectors.
• Experience of establishing new contracts.

Desirable knowledge/expertise

• An effective networker.
• Experience of the voluntary and community sector.
• Experience of working across a spectrum of church cultures and types.
• Experience of organisational development.

Please read the Recruitment Pack containing the Job Description for more information.

About Aurora Nexus
Aurora Nexus is a South London-based charity providing Supported Living, Outreach, and Day Services for individuals with Autism and Learning Disabilities. Every day, we support approximately 140 people to build skills for greater independence. With 240 staff across three London boroughs, we help people develop essential life skills, access employment, training, and education opportunities, and live their best lives through a person-centred approach.

About the Role
In this newly created role, you will ensure high standards of quality and compliance across our supported living services. Your key responsibilities will include conducting quality audits in services and online, ensuring adherence to Care Quality Commission (CQC) regulations and internal standards, and driving continuous improvement.

You will produce detailed and timely reports, contribute to service improvement plans, and provide guidance to managers on quality and safeguarding matters. By maintaining up-to-date audit records and assisting with quarterly reports, you will help track progress and identify areas for improvement. You will support services in preparing for regulatory inspections and collaborate with colleagues to uphold and enhance the highest standards of care.

Primarily based in our services in Lewisham, Southwark and Bromley, and at our Head Office in Deptford. The majority of work will require being on-site.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct quality audits of services, systems, and structures, following internal processes and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Support managers and services in preparing for and responding to external regulatory inspections.
• Provide focused support to services facing quality-related challenges.
• Produce accurate and timely reports following audits and inspections.
• Maintain up-to-date audit records and assist in producing quarterly reports for the Quality, Inclusion, and Communications Manager.
• Assist in the creation, design, editing, and distribution of quality assurance information for managers.
• This role requires a proactive, detail-oriented approach to ensure services consistently meet high standards of care and compliance.

Person Specification
Qualifications

• GCSEs (A*-C or equivalent) in Maths and English.
• A high standard of literacy and numeracy.

Skills & Experience

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Ability to manage a busy workload and meet deadlines, including handling conflicting priorities.
• Ability to produce accurate reports and documents.
• Proficiency in IT, particularly Microsoft Excel.
• Experience conducting audits and investigations.
• Analytical and critical thinking skills with a strong investigative approach.
• Knowledge of Care Quality Commission (CQC) requirements and relevant legislation related to quality and safeguarding.
• Relevant experience working with individuals with learning disabilities or mental health needs. (Preferred)

Personal Attributes

• Reliable, flexible, and positive in approach.
• An awareness of the challenges faced by individuals with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health conditions in the community.
• Prepared for on-site working (across Aurora Nexus locations).

Note: This job description is subject to review and may change in consultation with the post holder.

Aurora Nexus is an inclusive and diverse organisation and we are committed to treating all people equally and with respect irrespective of their age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. If you require assistance due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please contact us.

Salary: £40,000 to £50,000 (depending on skills and experience)

Contract: Full-time, permanent

Location: Hybrid working with 1 day per week in London office

Closing date: 3 April 2025

Benefits: Access to coaching and mentoring, travel season ticket and bike loan, occupational health service

We have an exciting opportunity for a newly created role as a Business Development Manager working for Ambitious about Autism, the charity that wants to help create a world where autistic children and young people are heard, included and supported. Benefits include a range of learning and development opportunities to ensure employees continue to grow, a Voluntary Group Health Scheme and mental health & wellbeing events.

Reporting to the Head of Employability, Skills and Training, they are looking for a commercially-minded individual who can lead on income generation for National Services, building partnerships with employers, schools and education providers, to support in the growth and commercialisation of their products.

To be successful as the Business Development Manager, you will need:

• Substantial and demonstrable track record of working successfully with businesses in a development capacity
• Good, demonstrable knowledge of the commercial sector and how to access decision makers
• Ability to work independently, using own initiative and creativity, where required, in particular in developing offers and tools

If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call Heather on 02030 062787 or email your interest along with your CV to [email protected].

Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable charity jobs. We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here.

We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment in the charity sector and partner with you as the leading charity recruitment agency.

If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner.