Jobs for the Human Rights sector

Harris Hill are delighted to be working  with a national charity to recruit for an enthusiastic and dynamic Fundraising Manager .

In this crucial role, you will work closely with the Business Development Director and Manager to design, develop, and lead a diverse and ambitious fundraising strategy that supports the organisation’s income generation objectives. Your work will play a key role in driving the growth of funding streams, building lasting relationships with donors, and ensuring the long-term success of the charity mission.

As a Fundraising Manager you will lead the delivery of fundraising campaigns, support fundraising events, and assist with corporate partnerships, digital fundraising campaigns, and other key activities that help diversify the charity income. The role also provides the opportunity to shape and influence the charity’s fundraising culture across the organisation.

Equality Statement:

This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

Main Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Business Development team to develop and implement a robust fundraising strategy.
• Build and nurture relationships with corporate partners, individual donors, major donors, and other potential supporters.
• Drive income generation through various fundraising activities such as community events, corporate funding, individual giving and sponsorship.
• Create and maintain stewardship programmes to recognise and engage corporate and individual supporters.
• Lead the planning and delivery of fundraising events, ensuring effective coordination and engagement.
• Manage and track fundraising budgets, ensuring the best use of available resources to maximise income.
• Collaborate on digital marketing strategies to increase leads, donations, and engagement across social media, websites, newsletters, and more.
• Ensure compliance with all fundraising regulations and ethical standards.
• Regularly report on fundraising performance and provide updates to the Executive Leadership Team and Board of Trustees.

To be successful, you must have experience:

• Proven experience in charity fundraising, with a solid track record of securing funding through donations and partnerships.

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage and inspire a wide range of audiences.
• Experience of developing, managing and delivering successful fundraising strategies and campaigns
• An understanding of the charity sector and the various income streams available.
• A creative approach to fundraising and a commitment to driving impactful change.
• Excellent organisational and project management skills.
• A track record of developing and implementing successful fundraising plans for trusts, individual giving, and/or corporate support.
• The ability to build and maintain long-lasting relationships with key stakeholders.
• Driving license and access to a car.

Salary: £35,482 - £38,224 per annum

Contract type:  Full-time, permanent

Location- Havant, Hampshire

 Closing date: On rolling basis

Interview: TBC

Recruitment process: Cv and Supporting Statement to [email protected]

Unfortunately, due to resource capacity, we will only contact candidates that are shortlisted for interview. Therefore if you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of the closing date please note your application has been unsuccessful.

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

We are currently looking for dedicated Immigration Advisers (IAA Level 2) to join our growing team to provide immigration advice and casework to destitute migrants. We will be recruiting on a rolling basis for a number of upcoming roles, one of which is a woman only role, so we welcome applications from women. Please do get in touch if you would like to discuss this further.

Praxis Community Projects is a dynamic, award-winning human rights charity supporting migrants in crisis or at- risk, ensuring that their essential human needs are met and that they are able to overcome the barriers they face. We provide legal advice and a range of welfare support including group work. We build community, challenge exclusion and discrimination, influence policy, improve services and inspire solidarity with migrants.

The ideal candidates will have an in-depth knowledge of immigration and asylum law, as well as have a good understanding of the challenges faced by migrants with NRPF and those at risk of homelessness. They will be able to step immediately into a busy advice environment that includes independent outreach.

At Praxis, we work to build community, challenge exclusion and discrimination, influence policy and improve services. We played a leading role in exposing the Windrush scandal and advocate and campaign for lasting changes to policy and practice to address the root causes of the issues faced by at-risk migrants.

Praxis is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage applications from those with lived experience of migration, and from diverse applicants regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital/civil partnership status, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy/maternity leave status.

Please see our website to find out more about our work.

Our Attractive Benefits Package Includes 

· A 35 hour working week including flexible working hours

· A hybrid work model 

· 25 days annual leave, increasing annually to the maximum 30 days (plus paid Bank Holidays) 

· You can buy up to 5 days annual leave each year 

· A defined contribution pension scheme 

· Our employee assistance programme offers counselling and support for you 24/7. 

· A season ticket loan to help you spread the cost of your commute 

If you need us to make an adjustment or provide additional support as you apply for a role, please email our Recruitment team who will contact you to discuss how we can help.

For further details, please contact Maria Iglesias Head of Operations and Business Development

To apply, send us your CV and cover letter demonstrating your capabilities in relation to each of the points of the job description marked ‘A’. Where relevant use your answers to illustrate how your competencies have helped you to achieve positive results. This will give you the best possible chance to be shortlisted. Applications will only be accepted with a cover letter.

Interviews: Offered on a rolling basis

Start date: Ranging from immediate to TBD.

Community Outreach and Advocacy Coordinator Required for London-based Charity

The Foundation for Women’s Health Research and Development (FORWARD), founded in 1985, is a niche African-led women’s rights organisation that champions the equality and rights of African women and girls in the UK, Europe and Africa. We work to end all forms of violence against women and girls from female genital mutilation and child marriage to domestic and sexual violence. We tackle abuse and discrimination, enabling African women and girls to have the dignity, health and equality they deserve.

Location: West London with home-working flexibility

Reports to: UK Programmes Manager

Responsible for: UK community programme staff and volunteers

Salary: £23,880 pro rata

Hours: 28 hours a week

Duration: 1 year subject to continuous funding

Benefits: Access to a 3% pension contribution and 25 days annual leave per year (pro rata).  We also provide employees two days additional “duvet days between Christmas and New Year.”

Are you passionate about community development and driving positive change? Do you have strong communication skills and the ability to foster meaningful relationships within diverse communities? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join FORWARD as a Community Outreach and Advocacy Coordinator.

In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for implementing and managing community outreach projects, advocating for the needs of communities affected by FGM and VAWG, and helping ensure the successful delivery of programmes that make a real difference. Your ability to connect with community members, local organisations, and stakeholders will be key to raising awareness, promoting our mission, and securing support for our vital work.

If you have experience in project development, advocacy, community engagement and you’re looking to be part of a team committed to creating lasting social impact, we would love to hear from you.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a passionate and dedicated team at the forefront of community change. Apply now and help us make a real difference!

How to apply

Please submit your CV and a separate supporting statement specific to this position by the application deadline below.

In your cover letter, please don’t repeat the information covered in your CV, but do include how you meet the job specifications and why you feel you’re the best person for this role. Your covering letter should include:

•  Why you would like to work for FORWARD?
•  Why this particular role interests you?

Please use the Job Description and Person Specification information in the application pack to detail your suitability. If you would like to submit your application in a different format, please get in touch and we can discuss how best to facilitate your request. CVs submitted on their own, without a supporting statement, will not be considered.

If this opportunity sounds exciting to you but your experience, skills or qualifications don’t match every requirement exactly, we would still encourage you to apply - you may just be the perfect fit.

FORWARD is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. Applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership and pregnancy and maternity. In order to help ensure that our policy is working well please complete an Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form and submit with your application.

If you would like to discuss any aspect of the role or the application process please get in touch and we would be delighted to discuss any queries you may have.

Application deadline:  11th April 2025

Interviews: 6th May 2025

Role Title: Trust Manager (Two Roles Available)

Salary: £42,205 to £43,417

Location: London

Tenure: Permanent, Full-time

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

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

Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where innovation, networking, and relationship-building intersect? 

Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where innovation, networking, and relationship-building intersect?

Then we'd love to hear from you!

We’re looking for two enthusiastic individuals to strengthen and grow our relationships with key Trusts and Foundations, spanning the UK and Liechtenstein. In this role, you’ll play a pivotal part in securing significant funding to support ActionAid’s pioneering work—supporting sustainable solutions that empower women and girls globally. You’ll manage your own portfolio of mid-level donors, coordinate high-impact mailings and events, and collaborate closely with senior team members on transformative, large-scale funding opportunities.

What you’ll be doing:

• Growing Partnerships: You’ll cultivate existing donor relationships at the £25k–£100k level while actively seeking new opportunities to raise around £200k–£250k per year. This includes designing engagement strategies, delivering strong stewardship, and creating tailored funding proposals.

• Making a Global Impact: You’ll play an integral role in driving attention and support for ActionAid’s humanitarian, development, and campaigning work in countries across Africa, Asia, and Latin America—advocating for the rights of women and girls at every turn.

• Innovating & Networking: Through proactive outreach, you’ll identify and nurture new trust relationships, showcasing your flair for persuasive communication, industry insights, and innovative thinking. You’ll also collaborate on donor visits and events that shine a spotlight on our life-changing programmes.

• Collaborative Teamwork: Our Trusts and Global Markets team is all about synergy. You’ll partner with the wider Funding, Philanthropy & Partnerships department—aligning with colleagues from Strategic Funding to communications teams—to share knowledge, align on strategies, and maximise new business prospects.

• Driving Excellence: Whether it’s crafting inspiring proposals, reporting on impact, or diligently maintaining records and donor data, you’ll ensure that every interaction with supporters reflects the values, credibility, and transformative potential that ActionAid embodies.

About you:

• You have a track record in high-value fundraising (ideally from Trusts/Foundations), with a proven history of securing significant gifts—£50k+—to meet ambitious targets.

• You’re naturally persuasive, with exceptional writing and presentation skills, adept at adapting tone and style for various donor audiences.

• You’re a relationship-builder, skilled at both nurturing existing networks and forging new connections. Experience collaborating with internal stakeholders to deliver on donor objectives is a plus.

• You bring fresh, creative approaches to fundraising campaigns—whether it’s crafting a compelling digital appeal, planning an unforgettable event, or designing bold engagement strategies.

• Most importantly, you’re passionate about ActionAid’s mission—embracing feminist principles, safeguarding standards, and our commitment to becoming an anti-racist, decolonised INGO.

Why ActionAid UK?

ActionAid UK is part of a global federation working with women and girls living in poverty. We’re here to challenge injustice, campaign for gender equality, and spark transformative social change. Joining our team means being part of an organisation that prioritises collaboration, courage, and continuous learning. We value ambitious thinkers who bring diverse perspectives, innovate boldly, and commit wholeheartedly to making a tangible impact.

If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, we’d love to hear from you. Together, we’ll forge powerful trust partnerships, scale up our ground-breaking programmes, and champion a future where all women and girls can thrive. Apply now and help us change the world—one partnership at a time.
 

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

Additional information:

Diversity, equality, inclusion and belonging:

Diversity, inclusion and belonging are key to our organisational culture. We are on a journey to become not only an anti-racist organisation but one that proudly

celebrates the diversity of all applicants and employees. We look forward to you bringing your full self to work, proudly sharing your unique perspective and helping us to shape our combined future. We especially welcome applications from those from under-represented/marginalised communities.

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

Referencing and safeguarding:

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include safeguarding, criminal records and terrorism

finance checks. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

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

Working practices:

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

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

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

Recruitment processes:

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

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

Do you want to work with a leading advocacy charity organisation supporting those in need?

Do you have experience of working or volunteering in welfare, support or health and social care and are looking for a new challenge?

Are you keen to make a difference to people who want to be heard?

Then come and join us here at VoiceAbility.

Due to the success of our delivery we are looking for Advocates to join our team in the Lanarkshire area. We are seeking applicants who have transferable skills, a willingness to learn and a desire to help those in need of support.

About us

VoiceAbility is an independent charity and one of the UK’s largest providers of advocacy and involvement services. We deliver a wide range of service contracts funded by local authorities, health trusts and other voluntary and private sector organisations.

We’ve been supporting people to have their say in decisions about their health, care, and wellbeing for over 40 years. We make sure people are heard when it matters most.  For more information on what Advocacy is and the services offered then please visit our website.

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity for Advocates to join and shape this service covering Lanarkshire  Your role will require you to travel to locations such as clients’ homes and within community settings across the area to meet with clients and professionals. You will be home based for administration; therefore, access to your own transportation and a suitable home internet connection is essential. 

About you

Desirably you will have some experience of working in advocacy, or providing welfare, supporting, or caring for Adults who have support needs, ideally for those with a variety of communication needs, mental ill health, physical health issues, or barriers to accessing support.

You should have worked or volunteered in health, social care, welfare, support services, education or young person’s services, or advice and guidance. 

How will you make a difference?

You will be responsible for ensuring the individual’s wishes, feelings, beliefs, needs, and values are met to create positive outcomes for the people you support.

You will support people to speak up for themselves and grow in confidence, equip them to understand and exercise their rights and options, and will assist them in the decision-making process relating to their care, treatment, and support.

You will work resourcefully and collaboratively with the individuals you support.  You’ll be creative in your approach to empower our clients by ensuring you meaningfully explain people’s options and rights to them.  You’ll support individuals to fully participate in decisions affecting them and will make sure they have their voices heard. 

Benefits 

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time colleagues) rising to 30 days upon 5 years’ service 

5% employer pension & minimum 3% employee contribution 

Salary sacrifices pension scheme 

Separate Life Assurance Cover (equivalent of two times your annual salary) 

Staff discount scheme including retail discounts, entertainment, holidays, gym membership etc 

24/7 Employee Assistance programme 

Access to remote counselling service 

Paid Disability Leave 

Paid compassionate Leave 

Home Working Allowance  

Flexible working

Support with continuous professional development 

Access to Clifton Strengths Coaching for development  

Personal Development Plans 

How are staff supported to work remotely? 

VoiceAbility has a small number of offices. Employees including Team Leaders are homebased for Administration and meetings will be held online as well as in person in the relevant community. 

When you need to travel for work, expenses will be paid (mileage or public transport costs).  

VoiceAbility offers the usual regular manager one to ones, Staff forums and communities of practice depending on role. Team meetings with a mix of virtual and in person approach. 

Equality and Diversity

VoiceAbility believes in fostering an inclusive workplace which welcomes, values and celebrates the diversity of its staff and partners, treats all on a basis of equality and encourages all to meet their maximum potential.

VoiceAbility are a Disability Confident employer, any applicant that identifies themselves as having a disability and can demonstrate that they meet all the essential criteria for the role will be offered an interview. If you need to apply in a different way, please contact HR for further options.

How to apply

To apply for this role please sign up for a recruitment account by clicking the apply button on this page. Follow the instructions to create your account, upload your CV, and complete our short application form. 

Important Dates:

Closing date for applications; Midnight  on 11th April, however, VoiceAbility reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy before this date.

Don’t forget to read the person specification so you can tell us about yourself and how your skills, abilities and experiences match the criteria outlined in the person specification.

Hint: you can use work, personal and/or voluntary experiences, and examples to tell us why you should be our next Advocate.

Want to know more about VoiceAbility and the role?

Please visit the vacancy page on our website

We look forward to hearing from you.

SLRA is a well established local migrant support organisation working alongside refugees, asylum seekers and other migrants who are at risk or in crisis due to immigration issues. Our committed, supportive team works alongside local volunteers to provide a range of services including advice and casework, supportive group sessions, youth casework and activities for families and young people. 

We are looking for a Finance Manager, to oversee and manage SLRA’s financial operations, ensuring transparency, efficiency and compliance with accounting standards.

We would love to hear from you if you have:

• An accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, ACMA) or qualification by experience.
• At least 2 years’ bookkeeping experience.
• Experience of using a computerised or cloud accounting system.

​Benefits include:

• 25 days holiday per year (with 3 additional days when the office is closed at Christmas) plus bank holidays. 
• Additional long service annual leave days up to a maximum of an additional 5 days per year. 
• Flexible and family friendly working arrangements including compressed hours and school term time working.
• Pension scheme with 5% employer contribution. 
• Commitment to staff learning and development.  
• Cyclescheme and travelcard loans. 

There is a rolling deadline, and applications will be reviewed and candidates invited to interview on an ongoing basis.

We are proud to be a member of the Experts by Experience Employment Network, which aims to create a charitable sector that is led by people with lived experience of the asylum and immigration system. As part of this network, we challenge the one-size-fits-all approach in our employment practices, and respect personal circumstances and needs of people with lived experience. Please feel free to use information and resources on their website which may help in preparing your job application. 

About the role

Women and Girls Network (WGN) seeks a highly motivated and experienced ISVA Manager to manage our West London Rape Crisis Service ISVA service and team alongside the ISVA (Black Women Service Lead) Manager. Our ISVA service provides trauma-informed, intersectional, survivor-centred, rights and strengths-based advocacy that supports survivors on their unique journey of seeking justice. The service is passionate about campaigning and being a part of institutional advocacy and reform of the criminal justice process for survivors of sexual violence across England and Wales.  

As the ISVA Manager, you will lead the overall operational delivery of WGN’s ISVA service, ensuring the ISVA team provides the highest quality of specialist support to women who have experienced any form of sexual violence and are engaging (or considering engaging) with the Criminal Justice System, while meeting organisational strategic objectives and funding requirements.  

You will provide Line Management and Case Management Support, including safeguarding guidance, ensuring a safe, responsive, advocacy-focused, trauma-informed, and culturally appropriate service for women accessing our support.  

About you

The ideal candidate will have demonstrable supervisory, leadership, or managerial experience, particularly in gender-based violence support services.  

About us

Women and Girls Network (WGN) is a pan-London organisation that supports women and girls affected by all forms of gendered-based violence. Our overall aim is to promote, preserve and restore the mental health and well-being of women and girls who have experienced, or are at risk of, gendered-based violence, whilst working towards a society free of gendered-based violence.

We do this by:

• Providing women-only holistic and seamless therapeutic services, which meet women and girls’ needs and contribute to total and sustainable recovery from the experiences of violence.
• Evidencing the impact of gendered-based violence and presenting this information in appropriate forums to affect social change in attitudes towards, and responses to, gendered-based violence.
• Developing good practice in the sector by providing training and guidance on specialist service provision and the development of culturally appropriate service delivery.

Further Information

This post is subject to satisfactory references, DBS check, and social media check. 

WGN’s employee benefits include: 3% pension contribution, enhanced leave entitlement and an Employee Assistance Programme. We also provide clinical supervision, access to an ongoing CPD programme, and the opportunity to work in a leading multi-cultural feminist organisation.  

We welcome and encourage applications from women of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Global Majority women. 

WGN is an equal opportunities employer.

The above post is exempt under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1.

The Campaign for Freedom of Information is looking for an experienced part-time Administrator to help its small team improve the public's right to information from government & public bodies.
You'll be working from home, occasionally attending meetings in central London.
We're looking for someone to work one day a week (or the equivalent spread over more than one day).

You'll be responsible for:

• bookkeeping, cash flows and finance
• managing bookings for our training courses
• arranging board meetings and events
• maintaining lists of supporters, media, parliamentary and other contacts
• supporting campaigning and fundraising
• assisting with social media posts and updating the Campaign's website
• other related tasks

We are looking for someone with:

• administrative experience in the UK's not-for-profit sector
• good numeracy and financial management skills
• familiar with Microsoft Word/Excel, social media and video conferencing platforms
• self-motivated, able to work independently and use initiative
• flexibility to respond to urgent developments
• UK-based with the right to live and work in the UK

What we do:
The Campaign for Freedom of Information is a non-profit organisation that has worked for 40 years to improve the public's rights to information from public authorities to support a more open democracy.

We played a key role in persuading the government to introduce the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act which came into force in 2005 - now a vital tool for journalists, campaigners and anyone with problems in their dealings with public bodies.

We advise the public about their rights, provide FOI training, try to improve how the FOI Act works and oppose unjustified attempts to restrict access to information rights.

Benefits

• We pay a contribution to your pension.
• Friendly informal working culture
• Flexible hours
• Very small organisation - you will be working directly with our Director and our Senior Policy Officer

• £90,000 + bonus + excellent benefits
• London 1 day PW
• 12 months FTC possibility for perm
• Start Mid May

Morgan Law are seeking a Head of Finance on a 12 month FTC basis for a regulator in London. The role will lead the small but highly experienced team, and be the most qualified finance person in the organisation. In addition to finance, the role will have responsibility for wider corporate services including IT (outsourced) and Procurement. Fantastic values centric culture with ambitious Board.

Excellent benefits include bonus, 33 days holiday, life insurance, 12% non contributory pension scheme.

Extremely flexible working pattern and c1 day per week in the office required.

Accountabilities

• Management of the core corporate services such as finance, payroll, the outsourced IT contract and procurement
• Management of the annual report and accounts process and the annual external audit
• Preparation of the annual budget and quarterly forecasts including budget variation submissions
• Preparation of the monthly accounts and finance papers for the Board
• Is a member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT)
• Management of the Finance Manager, Project Manager, Finance and IT Associate and other support staff
• Management and development of the existing financial systems, processes and the internal control framework to ensure data and transactions are processed efficiently, accurately and securely

Experience

• An accounting qualification: ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or similar PQE with comprehensive experience in management and budgetary reporting
• Public sector finance experience is essential, public NDPB/ALB specific experience would be preferable
• Extensive experience of working with boards and sub committees (e.g. Audit and Risk Assurance Committees
• Experience of writing papers for the SLT, the board and sub committees
• Experience of managing outsourced contracts
• Advanced Excel and accounting system skills

The Latin American Women’s Rights Service (LAWRS) is a human rights, feminist organisation led by and for Latin American migrant women in the UK. Our work is dedicated to supporting the immediate and long-term needs of Latin American migrant women exposed to violations of their fundamental human rights; facing violence against women and girls, exploitation or trafficking; enduring difficult living and working conditions in low paid jobs and facing barriers to social protection. Around 2,000 women use our services every year, benefitting from practical and emotional support, learning new skills and improving their own opportunities. We strive to provide essential tools for women to empower themselves in their pursuit of personal and social change.

The Research and Engagement Policy Officer will be responsible for supporting the development of LAWRS’ policy, advocacy, and campaigning work through research co-development with a group of migrant survivors of domestic abuse.  This research will highlight the barriers experienced by migrant survivors in accessing healthcare and provide opportunities for co-production and participation in policy, advocacy and campaigning spaces for women facing severe disadvantage due to intersectional inequalities.

This post is open to Latin American women only* in accordance with the Equality Act 2010. We particularly welcome applications from disabled and LGBTQ+ candidates as they are currently underrepresented within the team.

*women who identify as Latin Americans (1st and 2nd generation) and speak Spanish and/or Brazilian Portuguese.

Please note that only applicants with the right to work in the UK covering the duration of the contract will be considered for this position.

We’re Causeway, the UK-wide charity who believes in the power of lasting change. We take people from existing to living, and empower our service users, including survivors of modern slavery and exploitation, to find their voice and place in society. Since 2005, we have expanded across multiple regions and now provide accommodation and outreach support to hundreds of survivors of modern slavery every year.

In 2018, we collaborated with South Yorkshire Police in an initiative called Plan B. This helped to launch the LifeNavigate department. Using a trauma-informed approach, we are fully committed to breaking the cycle of crime, alongside other organisations such as South Yorkshire Police and Merseyside Police. Our vision is to ensure a thriving future for marginalised and vulnerable people, and it would not be possible without our dedicated team of staff and volunteers. 

Role Summary

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a skilled, experienced, and motivated Head of Communications and Engagement to lead on our organisation wide communications and engagement activity ensuring effective alignment with our Strategic plan objectives and our charity manifesto. A priority objective for us is the elevation of survivor voice and the successful candidate will be able to contribute to that objective with creativity, empathy, and sensitivity. If you are an experienced communications professional with a passion for social change who seeks to make a positive impact with the content they create, then we would love to hear from you. 

Responsibilities

Your main responsibilities will include:

• To lead on Communications and Engagement activity for the whole organisation working closely with the CEO and wider Senior Management Team.

• To develop and implement engaging multi discipline campaigns including PR activity that contribute to the delivery of Causeway’s Strategic objectives.

• Lead on developing and communicating Causeways’ core messaging and brand, both internally and externally, ensuring agreed guidelines are adhered to and consistent terminology and language is always used.

• Create a pipeline for gathering stories and case study content in a way that does not place a significant burden on frontline staff and will demonstrate a clear understanding of informed consent and safeguarding in relation to vulnerable individuals and risk assessment processes.

• Build and maintain relationships with key journalists, broadcasters, content creators, celebrities and influencers as required to help further our objectives.

• Oversee the management of content and utilisation of all our digital engagement and communications channels including social media platforms and our website.

• Work to position Causeway at the forefront of the sectors we operate in communicating our innovative approaches, gaining traction and recognition across a wide audience.

• Ensure that all media, press and other external queries are handled in a timely sensitive, mutually beneficial, and accurate way.

• Effectively evaluate and measure the impact of all Communications and PR activity.

• Keep up to date on best practice and news within our sector, particularly in relation to changes to communications innovation, legislation, and codes of practice.

• Ensure Causeway abides by all relevant legislation in relation to its communications.

• Ensure all spend in relation to Communications and Engagement team and projects is within the parameters of the agreed department budget.

• Proactively respond to breaking and industry worthy news to highlight our services and position us at the front of industry knowledge sharing.

• Support identified Causeway media spokespeople in preparing for press and media interviews through thorough and accurate briefings and act as a media spokesperson when required.

• Track relevant daily news stories to our impact areas, responding to trends, key industry announcements and maximizing opportunities.

• Line manage and coach a small but effective team of communications, marketing, and content production staff

• Ensure the CEO and board of trustees are provided with quarterly reports on department progress.

• Play an active role in the senior management team and maintain an effective working relationship with your peers and colleagues, to ensure the work of the Communications and Engagement department aligns with organisational and departmental goals, strategy, and actions.

• Support senior management with internal communications as and when needed.

Any other duties that are commensurate with the role

LATIN AMERICAN WOMEN’S RIGHTS SERVICE (LAWRS)

Policy Officer on Young Women and Girls

Part time: 14 hours per week

Salary: £32,250 pro rata

We are excited to open this call for a brand-new post at LAWRS! We are seeking a highly motivated young woman who wants to start her career in policy, advocacy and campaigning to join our team as Policy Officer on Young Women and Girls.

The Policy Officer will collaborate with the Policy Team and Sin Fronteras’ Young Women’s Advisory Board to advance LAWRS’ Step Up Migrant Women campaign for young migrant women and girls.

The Policy Officer for Young Women and Girls will have strong communication, advocacy skills in the area of young migrant women and girls, political judgement, and networking abilities. You must be dedicated to addressing inequality and violence against women and girls.

The main duties of this post include:

1. To develop, plan and implement a policy, advocacy and campaign strategy on the needs of young migrant women and girls, based on the findings from the Young Women’s Advisory Board (YWAB) reports.

2. To influence positive change at the local, London, and national levels in the focus areas of the campaign.

You will have an excellent command of English, and Spanish and/or Portuguese. 

This post is open to Latin American women only* in accordance with the Equality Act 2010. We particularly welcome applications from disabled and LGBTQ+ candidates as they are currently underrepresented within the team.

*women who identify as Latin Americans (1st and 2nd generation) and speak Spanish and/or Brazilian Portuguese.

Please note that only applicants with the right to work in the UK covering the duration of the contract will be considered for this position.

LGBT+ Independent Domestic Abuse Advocate

About the LGBT+ Independent Domestic Abuse Advocate role

This role builds on work that we have been doing for decades to support and empower LGBT+ people who have experienced domestic abuse. Your work will enable LGBT+ people to feel supported, heard and empowered in the face of abuse and violence, and pave the way to a safer future for our community.

You will sit alongside our other advocates supporting LGBT+ people facing abuse or violence. You will work directly with LGBT+ victims/survivors of domestic abuse, offering them a space to talk and think through options, helping them plan what they want to do, and offering assistance in getting what they need from services. Your work will focus on needs specifically related experiences of abuse or violence, including issues such as wellbeing, support with the criminal and civil justice process, safety and access to other services to enable survivors to cope and recover. You will be empathetic and thoughtful in your approach to understanding your clients’ needs, while remaining boundaried and mindful of self-care.

You will work with mainstream services to ensure the voices and experiences of LGBT+ survivors are represented in order to make change for our community at a local and national level. You will also work closely with key partner organisations by attending meetings and have the opportunity to take part in external work to ensure a joined-up approach among services working with LGBT+ people facing abuse and violence. 

This is a pivotal moment in Galop’s journey. We have grown quickly over the last six years and you will be part of the future of our work. You’ll help us reach, support and assist more of our community nationally. You’ll be helping to amplify the voices of LGBT+ survivors of abuse, and ensure that they are at the centre of Galop’s service.

For more information on this role please download the attached job description. 

Location: Galop’s offices are located in London. This role will have the option of hybrid working.
Hours: Full Time (35 hours per week)
Contract: Until 31st March 2026
Reports to: Advocacy & Support Manager/Senior Advocate
Salary: £31,359.72 - £36,008.37 per year (including London Weighting)

Closing Date 

Applications should be submitted by 10:00am on 15th April 2025.
Interviews will be held on week of 21st April 2025. 

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Location: Hybrid/Remote
Salary: £19,548 actual salary (£32,580 pro-rata)
Hours: 21
Department: Finance & People
Job Type: Part time
Contract Type: Permanent

About the Role

Our client are looking for an ambitious and skilled HR Officer to support on areas such as recruitment, onboarding, L&D, and policies and procedures. You will be responsible for administrative tasks, and you’ll play a key role in contributing to making it a better place to work.  Growing their staff team is an essential element of their strategy which is why they need additional HR capacity.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

As an organisation serving children in care and care leavers, they are keen to receive applications from people with experience of care and recognise the importance of having care experienced staff within their team. They are also actively seeking to bring diversity of perspectives and experience, and especially welcome applications from people from racially minoritised communities.

They are committed to tackling systemic racism and providing an inclusive, equitable workplace. They recognise that embedding equity, diversity and inclusion principles is an ongoing journey and one which they are determined to invest in.  They ask all applicants to fill in an Equity and Diversity Monitoring from to better understand the diversity of applicants. This is anonymous and cannot be connected with your application.

How to apply

They ask interested applicants to answer several competency-based questions.

Your application and answers will be reviewed anonymously to ensure fairness and help remove bias from the application process. You’ll need to send them your CV but it will only be considered if you score well as part of the anonymous review.

To apply for this role, you will need to:

• Provide them with a copy of your CV;
• Answer the competency questions in no more than 400 words per question, providing relevant examples to demonstrate how you meet the skills and experience required.

If you have any reasonable adjustments, you would like them to consider for this recruitment process please advise them on the application form.

They recommend that you read their Guide for Job Applicants to assist you with your application.

Interview details:

Interviews will have two parts:

• A session with young people;
• A panel interview with their staff.
• Interviews may be held virtually using a video calling app (Microsoft Teams or Zoom) or in person at their location in Central London. If access to technology/WiFi is difficult for you, please contact them so they can assist in making suitable arrangements.

They also wants to ensure fairness in all of their interviews so all successful shortlisted candidates will be sent the interview questions in advance.

Interviews will take place:

Young people’s panel: w/c 21st April
Staff panel: w/c 21st April

Please Note

All applicants must have a Right to Work in the UK. Although the role is hybrid, they are unable to offer work visas or sponsorship for any candidates based outside of the UK.

They’re proud to be a Living Wage Employer. They are committed to #ShowingTheSalary. Their roles are #OpenToAll

They are looking for an ambitious and skilled HR Officer to support on areas such as recruitment, onboarding, L&D, and policies and procedures. You will be responsible for administrative tasks, and you’ll play a key role in contributing to making it a better place to work.

Benefits: Real London Living Wage Employer; Generous Annual Leave Scheme; Flexible working; Pension Scheme; Life Insurance Scheme; Health Cash Plan; Access to a Rewards and Benefit Platform; Signatory of Halo Code; Disability Confident Employer; Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7; Fostering Friendly Employer; Support for Team Members with lived experience; Access to Virtual GP

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