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The Head of Operations and Projects will oversee the infrastructure of our charity. This position will involve fostering a motivated and engaged volunteer base, strategic oversight of our BUBR Africa initiative and conducting impact analysis of our activations. The ideal candidate will be passionate about community engagement, skilled in project management and possess a strong analytical mindset.
To inspire and empower Black communities to embrace cycling as a pathway to healthier and more active lives, whilst fostering unity and social impact.
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The Casework and Research Manager will lead Humanists International's efforts in supporting Humanists at Risk through strategic engagement, research, and the management of key publications, particularly the Freedom of Thought Report. This role involves coordinating all Humanists at Risk support in accordance with the organization's new two-tiered strategy (https://humanists.international/blog/a-necessary-evolution-in-our-support-for-humanists-at-risk/), direct liaison with stakeholders, contributing to organizational strategy, and line management responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities:
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Coordinate and oversee the delivery of General Support to Humanists International's Members and Associates worldwide, including the provision of advice, guidance, and signposting to relevant resources.
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Coordinate the provision of direct, individualized casework support to leaders and officers of Humanists International's Member and Associate organizations who are facing significant risk due to their humanist activities or identity. This includes assessing needs, developing support plans, and ensuring timely and effective intervention.
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Develop and implement training programs for members and associates to enhance their capacity to support humanists at risk within their communities.
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Foster and strengthen partnerships with other human rights organizations to maximize the collective impact of our support efforts.
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Contribute to the development and maintenance of a comprehensive online resource library providing information on safety, security, advocacy, and support for humanists globally.
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Liaise and collaborate with staff in other humanist organizations to ensure coordinated and effective support for individuals at risk, aligning efforts with the new strategic framework.
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Develop and deliver fortnightly briefings to internal staff on relevant casework and risk-related matters, including updates on the implementation of the new support tiers.
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Prepare and present regular reports, statistical analyses, and updates on Humanists at Risk, and the effectiveness of the new support strategy, to the CEO and Board of Directors.
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Represent Humanists International at key stakeholder meetings, including platforms such as the EU Temporary Relocation Platform, building and maintaining effective relationships while articulating our revised approach to support.
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Lead the collection of compelling testimony and documentation for the Humanists at Risk campaign and the Freedom of Thought Report.
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Manage, edit, and oversee the entire production cycle of the Freedom of Thought Report, ensuring its accuracy, quality, and timely publication.
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Provide overall project management and strategic direction for the Freedom of Thought Report, including budget oversight and timeline management.
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Work collaboratively with the Fundraising and Communications Officer to ensure the research and findings effectively inform fundraising and public awareness initiatives.
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Directly line-manage and mentor the Freedom of Thought Report Researcher, providing guidance and support to ensure high-quality research output.
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Act as a representative for their area of work on the Management Team, actively contributing to strategic planning, policy development, best practice implementation, budgeting processes, and organizational decision-making, particularly in relation to the Humanists at Risk program.
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Manage and monitor relevant project budgets, ensuring responsible and effective resource allocation for both general support initiatives and any limited individual casework.
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Provide direct line management to staff, consultants, paid interns, and volunteers as required, fostering a productive and supportive working environment.
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Attend relevant conferences, seminars, and other events to raise awareness of the challenges faced by Humanists at Risk and promote Humanists International's work, clearly articulating our new strategic approach to support.
Person Specification:
Essential:
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Education: A Master's degree in International Law, International Relations, Human Rights, or a closely related field; OR a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field with a minimum of 3 years of demonstrable experience in a related role.
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Strategic Understanding: A clear understanding of strategic planning and the ability to implement organizational strategies within their area of work.
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Legal Expertise: Excellent understanding of international human rights law, and refugee and asylum law and frameworks.
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Communication Skills: Exceptional written communication skills and an excellent command of English (native or near-native proficiency).
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Language Skills: Fluency in other languages, particularly French, Spanish, or Arabic, is a significant asset.
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Casework Coordination/Management Experience: Proven experience in coordinating or managing casework or support programs, ideally within a human rights, equality, or asylum-related context.
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NGO Knowledge: A strong understanding of the landscape of international non-governmental organizations, their roles, and their operational scope.
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Analytical and Synthesis Skills: Demonstrated ability to synthesize complex information from various sources and communicate it clearly and effectively to both specialist and non-specialist audiences.
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Analytical Skills: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
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Research and Drafting Skills: Strong research, analytical, and drafting skills with a proven ability to produce high-quality written materials.
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Humanist Knowledge: Experience with or a strong understanding of humanism and the role and objectives of humanist organizations.
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Alignment with Values: Excellent understanding of, and demonstrable sympathy with, the philosophy, values, and policies of Humanists International.
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Organizational Skills: Highly organized, efficient, and able to work independently, managing multiple priorities effectively.
- Communication Style: A clear, persuasive, and confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Finance Manager - Technical - NGO sector
Are you a technically strong Finance Manager with experience working with auditors and have strong UK Charity SORP experience?
Charity People are working with a £23million turnover NGO, reporting to the Financial Controller.
This is a newly created role, where you are required to come to London twice a week. Working very closely with a forward-thinking Financial Controller and non-finance teams, you will have responsibility for managing the UK Audit, UK banking, empowering and managing the Staff Accountant based in the USA and working closely with budget holders.
Candidates applying for this role, must have very strong technical skills and should be able to reconcile both UK and US entities.
Salary: £59,220 - £65,128 per annum coming to the clients office based in Central London
Contract: Permanent, 37.5 hours per week. Some days you will be required to work late due to the Financial Controller being based in the USA. Client is very flexible as long as the hours are covered.
Location: 3 days working from home and 2 days in the office - Central London
This is an exciting time to join this growing organisation and bring your skills and knowledge. Candidates with strong technical skills working within the NGO sector who are Qualified by Experience (QBE) or active studiers are encouraged to apply.
Some of your key duties and responsibilities are;
- Conduct monthly reconciliations of UK and US general ledger accounts
- Lead and project manage the completion of UK annual audit and Annual Report production in accordance with UK Charity SORP
- Manage UK Banking relationship and debit / credit card solutions
- Prepare monthly global bank account reconciliations
- Manage and reconcile global receivable accounts
- Supervise Staff Accountant and review their work on global AP processes
- Great attention to detail
- Prepare Investment Account Reconciliations
- Finance lead on quarterly program and grantmaking reconciliation meetings
- Conduct monthly reconciliation with the Development Team
- Support preparation of Budget versus Actual reporting for departmental budgets
- Support on development of financial portion of donor proposals for development
Candidates applying for this role must have the following:
- A recognised CCAB qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA) or QBE or part qualified candidates with experience working within the NGO sector
- Very strong experience in Charity SORP
- Financial management of charities with commercial subsidiaries and consolidated accounts
- Experience of implementing financial controls
- Managing and empowering a Finance team
- Flexible/adaptable in order to engage with others and to achieve objectives
- Ability to work in a small, fast-paced organization that requires flexibility and a strong sense of initiative
- Ability to successfully manage multiple responsibilities and deadlines
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, to articulate financial concepts
and reports to non-financial stakeholders with a customer service orientation
Role will be closing on : Tuesday 6th May, 2025. However, the client may chose to close the role earlier if they have suitable candidates
Interview date: W/C 5th May, 2025 - two stage interview. The appointed candidate will be invited to visit their office based in London and meet the UK based team.
Candidates shortlisted for this role will be required to answer three detailed questions which will give you the opportunity to demonstrate your experience, skills and personality.
Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.
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MSF UK/IE is committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all staff and for everyone that comes into contact with the charity. The Safeguarding Manager is the focal point for our efforts both leading and assuring delivery within MSF UK/IE and working in collaboration across the MSF movement with key partners and sections to advance and support the development of safeguarding within MSF.
Department: People Department
Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours a week
Length of contract: Fixed Term Contract - 12 Months (maternity cover)
Location: London Hybrid 2 days per week London Office
Salary:£52,866.48 per annum
Internal salary grade: 16.1
Requirements
- Relevant experience in protection/safeguarding, experience in managing safeguarding cases is desirable.
- Safeguarding-related background, e.g. dedicated safeguarding role, NHS, social work, HR investigations or NGO experience.
- Strong people skills with the ability to read and navigate complex political interactions.
- Confident and engaging presenter.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to synthesise information from various sources.
- Knowledge of UK/IE Safeguarding Legislation.
- Ability to think critically and analytically enabling excellent decision-making abilities around the protection of vulnerable people.
- Ability to work strategically across a complex organisational structure.
- Diplomatic, with excellent communication skills and strong cross-cultural communication abilities.
- Motivated by desire to ensure MSF UK/IE is a safe, diverse and inclusive place to work, where people are heard and concerns addressed.
- Excellent listening skills; approachable, enthusiastic and dynamic.
- Strong organisation and time management skills.
- Discreet and able to handle information sensitively.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Woodgreen Pets Charity’s vision is a world where all pets are well cared for in loving homes for life. To achieve this, we not only provide care for pets in need, but also help people be the best pet owners they can be
Are you a senior marketing and PR professional, well-versed at building compelling campaigns and stories that change the narrative and cut through against bigger, more established competitors? Do you want to use your experience and expertise to help us establish a new category in the pet charity sector, and one we believe is critical to change the world for pets and their owners for the better?
We are looking for a Senior Marketing & Communications Manager who can help us deliver this step-change across our marketing, PR and press office function, increasing our reach and profile. You’ll join a team and organisation with big ambitions to expand our services and impact.
This is a brand-new role in the Marketing & Digital Engagement team, where the successful applicant will shape our marketing and communications strategy and support a team of three SMEs on marketing, media and PR, and internal communications.
You will lead and develop a high-performing Marcomms team, using your skills as a strategic thinker, creative communicator and natural coalition-builder to transform our capacity and capability, extending our communications into areas such as public policy, advocacy and education.
We’d love to hear from you if:
- You have extensive experience of building audience-centred campaigns and strategies that move brand awareness, salience and propensity to give
- You have experience of managing and developing a team, helping them to grow and deliver their best work with your guidance and strategic direction
- You have experience of building public policy and advocacy campaigns and messaging, working with colleagues to build actionable cross-channel campaigns
- You have extensive experience of building marketing and PR campaigns within a charity, NGO or public sector space, with a strong understanding of the collaborative and interconnected campaign approach of these sectors
- You have a strong track record of building relationships and successful outputs with editors, producers and key external influencers to further our mission
- You have exceptional strategic, communication and influencing skills, able to craft and sell high-performing campaign ideas and turn those into actionable plans.
This is a full-time permanent role, working 37.5 hours per week on a hybrid basis with the expectation that our successful candidate will work from our Godmanchester site approximately 1 - 2 days a month dependant on business need. The starting salary for this position will be £52,000 - £55,000 depending on experience. This is complemented by;
- 36 days annual leave per year (inclusive of bank holidays) rising by 1 day each year to 40 days after five years
- Up to 8% employer pension contributions
- Support towards healthcare costs (cashplan)
- Free access to Headspace
- Life assurance (4x salary)
- 25% discount in our charity shop
To apply please submit a copy of your CV and a Covering Letter. We look forward to receiving your application!
First round interviews will take place on Monday 23rd and Tuesday 24th May.
Woodgreen is committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk and protecting anyone that comes into contact with us from harm. We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.
Our vision is for every pet to have a home where they are loved, well cared for and enjoy positive relationships with their owners.




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The Education Officer will enthuse young people and local communities about their local seas and amazing marine life through unique boat-based education experiences and innovative co-design education approaches.
Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust (HWDT) is a marine conservation charity based on the Isle of Mull. This role is responsible for the development and delivery of HWDT’s new education project, Hebridean Marine Explorers - Connecting Scotland’s seas and communities.
The Education Officer will develop and deliver:
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a 12-week co-design project with schools resulting in a community exhibition
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a programme of digital school workshops
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boat-based floating classroom education workshops
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marine mammal research expeditions for young people
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community open boat events.
Educating young people on land and at sea is key to the role so we are seeking a confident, enthusiastic, organised self-motivator, familiar working with schools and young people, with outstanding communication skills. Experience of marine mammal surveys and the ability to identify cetacean species in the Scottish waters is also essential to the role.
We are looking for somebody experienced in teaching and delivering environmental education activities and training for young people, ideally with knowledge of co-design project delivery and its implementation within a primary school environment.
Our ideal candidate will have experience coordinating a funded project and the skills to provide effective communication, evaluation, and reporting against project targets.
The ability to work with external partners, the wider team of HWDT staff and boat crew to deliver project outcomes and a genuine interest in cetaceans and marine conservation is essential. An understanding of the workings of a charity/NGO would be an advantage.
A valid medical fitness certificate (i.e. ML5 or ENG1) and PVG check is required for the role.
This post has been generously funded by the Scottish Power Foundation.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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London – 3 days per week (Hybrid)
Permanent
£27,500 p.a. pro rata
About us:
Pragya is a non-profit development organisation committed to poverty relief and social justice in south Asia and east Africa. Our programmes span agriculture and rural livelihoods; conservation and green energy; water, sanitation and health; education; empowerment of women and minorities; and disaster management We aim at transformational change at the grassroots, focusing on marginalised communities in Nepal, India, Bangladesh and Kenya. We envision marginalised communities living dignified lives free from poverty and injustice, fully enjoying the benefits of development in a manner harmonious with cultural heritage and the natural environment, through sustainable development for the poorest, most neglected communities in challenging environments.
The role:
This role offers the chance to work with a global NGO, providing valuable experience in tackling key global development challenges, along with hands-on involvement with project and partnership management systems, grant tracking processes, and an opportunity to contribute to the development of impactful programmes. It provides exposure to the operations of an International NGO, invested in community-led holistic solutions to some of the most pressing problems of our times. You would enhance your knowledge and experience of the charity sector funding landscape in the UK and internationally. You would significantly expand your practical knowledge of project delivery and monitoring in diverse areas of international development such as water and sanitation, prevention of violence against women, food security and nutrition, rural livelihoods, biodiversity conservation, and community disaster resilience. You would write about our projects for funding applications and project reports, blog posts, newsletters etc. You would have the chance to network with other NGOs and funders at events and international development conferences. You may have the opportunity to travel to south Asia or Africa for project evaluation or conferences / networking, subject to funding. As you gain experience, there may be scope for you to contribute to project design.
You will be working in a friendly, professional environment There may be opportunity to increase hours to full-time subject to funding.
Person specification:
You would research potential funding partners, write grant applications, and manage successful partnerships, including trusts, foundations, corporate groups, and statutory sources. Some charity-sector fundraising experience is desirable.. The ability to draft inspiring narratives for different audiences, as well as creating programme budgets using spreadsheets are crucial aspects to this role.. You would research and attend relevant events and identify other such opportunities to promote Pragya’s work, to network, and to learn about the latest research and trends in international development. You would contribute to Pragya’s social media posts, campaigns, and the charity’s administrative needs. A basic lf knowledge of video editing and media tools like Canva would be an advantage.
The UK branch of Pragya is a small team; the ideal candidate would be a self-starter, capable of managing their own work load. Those passionate about working in international development are encouraged to apply. We are looking for candidates who would anticipate being able to make at least a two-year commitment.
Key specifications:
Essential
· A degree qualification with at least 2:1 or equivalent
· Fluent English with excellent writing skills
· Strong verbal communication and ability to represent Pragya at public events
· Basic knowledge of on-line communication platforms and media tools
· Proactive approach, ability to manage own workload, happy to work alone
· Excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail
· Competent in the use of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams) and good internet research skills
· Demonstrable interest in International Development
Desirable
· A degree in a relevant, essay-based discipline
· Fundraising experience from trusts / foundations / corporates
· Experience of using cloud-based donor management software (Salesforce, Oracle, CRM)
· Understanding of the issues Pragya works to address
· Prior travel to any of Pragya’s project-delivery countries
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.You must have the right to live and work in the United Kingdom. Pragya is not able to sponsor visa applications either to commence or to continue employment. As part of our commitment to safeguarding, this post may require that you be subject to criminal records disclosure. Appointment will include a six-month probationary period.
Pragya is an equal opportunities employer. Charity no. 1082476
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Role: Fundraising Manager
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000
Location: Remote, UK
Contract type: Permanent, full time (37 hours/week, with flexible working hours). Part time over 30 hours/week considered
About the charity
Tiyeni is a UK-Malawian NGO whose mission is to end food poverty and to improve water security. We achieve our mission by delivering training and support to smallholder farmers in our innovative form of climate-smart agriculture, Deep Bed Farming (DBF). Our low-cost, low-tech farming method dramatically increases crop yields from the first year of adoption while simultaneously regenerating the natural environment, empowering communities to become more climate-resilient.
Tiyeni means "Let's Go!" in Chichewa, Malawi's most widely-spoken language.
About the role
You will be responsible for developing and diversifying the base of supporters and achieving fundraising targets. You will help maintain our existing stable income but also develop other income streams, expand our supporter networks, and build our sustainability for the future. The successful candidate will develop and maintain relationships with trusts and foundations as well as corporate partners and individual givers. You will develop and deliver successful plans to diversify and optimize our income as well as maintaining and improving the tools, processes, and internal expertise to ensure sustainability. You will explore other forms of fundraising, such as crowdfunding, major donors, and events.
Skills and experience
You will have a proven track record of soliciting, managing, and securing income from diverse income streams. You will have experience of developing successful grant applications and proposals for support to trusts and foundations. You will have digital fundraising fluency such as using social media to build support and run crowdfunding campaigns.
You will be an outstanding written communicator with the ability to absorb and synthesize complex information and translate it into compelling written cases for support. You should have excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills with the ability to relate to, influence, and persuade internal and external stakeholders at all levels. You should be proactive, positive, and able to work on your own initiative, learn and test creative approaches, and remain resilient in the face of setbacks. For more information about responsibilities and person specification, please see the job description.
Other information
Please ensure you fully read the job description and that you meet the people specification in the ‘About you’ section.
Please note that you must have the right to work in the UK. We cannot sponsor visas for candidates.
To apply, please submit a CV and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role. Deadline for applications is 27th April at 23:59.
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Public Interest Litigation Support (PILS) is a Belfast-based non-profit committed to supporting local organisations to use the law in a creative way to protect human rights and equality.
Now, PILS is looking for a Legal Support Manager to coordinate PILS’ membership network of law firms and NGOs, help them develop and submit applications for PILS’ services, and assist the PILS Director with legal casework.
PILS is a membership organisation, offering a range of free legal and financial supports to our solicitor and NGO members to help them take strategic human rights & equality cases in the public interest. Public interest litigation refers to legal cases that will create positive change for vulnerable or disadvantaged groups of people in Northern Ireland.
From our origins as a pilot project, PILS has matured into Northern Ireland’s dedicated support service for litigation in the public interest.
Since our project was founded in 2009, our membership network has grown to over 170 NGOs and solicitor firms. Through collaborating with these organisations, and connecting them with pro bono lawyers, PILS has been part of major legal success stories: from ‘game-changing’ judicial reviews on integrated education, seismic climate justice challenges, and multiple examples of holding public bodies to account.
- This part-time post is being offered on a one-year fixed term contract with potential for extension subject to funding.
- PILS operates a hybrid working model which allows staff members to work from home for up to 60% of their working week.
- PILS is a member of the Human Rights Partnership and is an equal opportunities employer.
Public Interest Litigation Support (PILS) is a Belfast-based non-profit supporting strategic human rights & equality cases in the public interest.



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Advocacy Manager
Location – Remote from the UK with regular travel to Manchester and London
Starting Salary - £40,416 per annum (plus contributory pension)
MAG saves lives and builds futures by working with others to reclaim land contaminated with the debris of conflict, to reduce the daily risk of death or injury for civilians, and to create safe and secure conditions for development. MAG shared the 1997 Nobel Peace Prize as a founding member of the International Campaign to Ban Landmines for our work to ban landmines. Our vision is a safe and secure future for men, women and children affected by armed violence and conflict.
We are looking for an exceptional Advocacy Manager to work within our Policy and Strategic Partnerships team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic international charity that shared the 1997 Nobel Peace-Prize.
You will be working with the Director of Policy and Strategic Partnerships in the development and delivery of MAG’s advocacy work, including leadership of MAG’s UK parliamentary engagement, and contribution to the European and US engagement strategies.
The successful candidate will have previous experience of engaging and influencing UK parliamentarians, including the House of Commons and House of Lords, in support of advocacy objectives through a variety of tactics. You will have up-to-date knowledge of the UK political scene, and key players for MAG’s focus areas, knowledge of UK parliamentary processes and influencing tactics. You will also have a proven track record of meeting targets and deadlines and an ability to build, manage and develop relationships with key stakeholders. Excellent coordination and communication skills will also be essential.
The role will involve travel in the UK and Internationally.
What you can expect in return:
· Competitive salary
· 25 days annual leave per year, plus public holidays.
· Company pension (matching at 5%
· Employee Assistance Programme: MAG offers free access to Health Assured, a service providing 24/7 confidential support and expert advice on a wide range of issues.
Further information and how to apply:
For the further information on the role, the application pack and details of how to apply, please visit the MAG website by the closing date of 5th May 2025.
Application is by submission of the following documents to humanresources [@] maginternational [.] org by the closing date of 5th May 2025:
1. Up-to-date CV
2. Cover letter, setting out why you believe you are suitable for this position, and how you feel you align to MAG Values.
3. Completed Candidate Profile Form
Due to the high volume of applications, we receive, we cannot respond to every application. If you have not heard back from us within 3 weeks of applying, your application has not been successful.
Please note that as part of MAG's commitment to safeguarding, this post is subject to background checks before an offer of employment is confirmed. For more information on MAG’s approach to safeguarding here and background checks here. You can also find more information in the candidate information pack, available on our website.
MAG is committed to the principles of diversity, equality and inclusion. If you think you would be suited to one of our roles we would welcome your application regardless of your background. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive working environment where all employees feel respected and supported in fulfilling their potential.
We do whatever it takes to get to a landmine before another child does.
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Smoking is the largest preventable cause of death and disease in the UK and accounts for half the difference in life expectancy between the richest and poorest in society. In 2025, the Government will bring in landmark new laws, making the UK the first country in the world to phase out the sale of tobacco to future generations. We are looking for a proactive communicator and storyteller to join our ambitious and supportive team at a critical time to influence the political direction and wider narrative on tobacco and vaping in Westminster, the NHS and local government.
ASH has recently agreed a new five-year strategy and effective and impactful communications is a critical part of achieving our influencing goals. The Communications Lead will be responsible for our digital and social channels, developing compelling content and copy, as well as managing our media presence and working with journalists to secure coverage of our messages, research and reports. There’s no such thing as a typical day: you could be involved in everything from creating a social post to explain the implications of a new policy, advising the team on new content ideas for the website, liaising with a national newspaper to comment on breaking news or managing the design of a key report for policymakers.
About the candidate
We encourage individuals to apply even if they don't meet every single criteria listed below, as we value potential, proactivity, transferable skills, and a strong desire to learn and contribute to our mission.
1. Previous experience in a focused communications role managing digital, social and media relations. This could be in an agency, NGO, government department or in-house.
2. Experience of developing strategic communications and developing new ideas and approaches based on insights or evidence.
3. Experience of working with journalists and core understanding of how the media works and what makes a good story.
4. Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to express complicated messages simply and with authority.
5. Experience and understanding of web publishing tools (e.g. WordPress, Craft, Drupal) for content creation and editing
6. Proven ability and experience with building and maintain professional relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including journalists, partner organisations, contractors and health professionals.
7. A good level of software expertise, including MS Office packages and web-based platforms. Knowledge and experience of Adobe Creative Suite and Canva an advantage.
8. A flexible approach to working and a willingness to support colleagues across the organisation
9. Strong organisational skills – including excellent record keeping, and an ability to independently manage workload and work to deadlines, while responding to current events.
10. Enthusiasm for, and commitment to, the aims and objectives of ASH and an interest in public health more broadly. Understanding of policy influencing and government relations would be an advantage, but not essential.
Interviews
Interviews will be held at our office in Vauxhall on 7th May. If cost is a barrier to attending a London-based interview, please let us know and we can help with booking your travel. Please let us know if you require any additional support or reasonable adjustments for the application or interview. We really want our process to feel accessible.
At ASH we are committed to ensuring our staff are representative of the diverse world around us and therefore we encourage candidates with a range of lived and professional experiences to apply. We particularly welcome applications from people of colour, LGBTQ+ people and disabled people. We will use positive action under the Equality Act 2010 to appoint from these underrepresented groups if two candidates are equally qualified.
Application Details
Please submit your CV and a covering letter via Charity Jobs.
The Vacancy
Islamic Relief Worldwide (IRW) is a faith-based humanitarian relief and development organisation working to save and transform the lives of some of the world’s most vulnerable people. Established in 1984, with an active presence in over 45 countries, we strive to make the world a better and fairer place for those affected by poverty, conflict and natural disasters.
IRW’s International Programmes Division is recruiting for the position of ‘Faith Partnership Advisor (FPA)’ on a permanent, full time basis, to join its dynamic team based out of its offices in either Birmingham, London or where IR has an office globally. The organisation is currently operating to a hybrid working policy.
The purpose of the role:
The Faith Partnership Advisor will play a critical role within International Programmes Division (IPD) supporting the Divisions’ strategic objectives to consolidate its identity as an Islamic faith-based institution, leading our Faith Engagement Strategy, representing our approach to important multi-lateral and other institutions, ensuring the faith sensitivity and faith literacy of its programmes and securing funding for its global operations. The role will sit within the Programme Funding and Partnership Department (PFPD) within the IPD.
Building upon our many programme partnerships with other faith-based and non-faith-based actors, this role will forge new partnerships that build on the inspiring work we have developed in the areas of livelihoods, peacebuilding, forced migration, protection and gender justice. Working with major institutional donors, the Faith Partnership Advisor will form part of a collaborative team and manage the bid process from inception to submission on new programme initiatives. Specifically, the Faith Partnership Adviser will capitalise on the organisation’s faith-based approach to development. The Faith Partnership Advisor is expected to have extensive experience preparing bids which have a faith dimension to them, centred on the added value of Islamic Relief as a faith-based organisation and the industry’s need to have faith centric development and humanitarian approaches.
The successful candidate must have:
- A graduate degree or equivalent experience in development/humanitarian areas
- An in-depth understanding of international development issues
- An exceptional understanding of the principles of Islamic jurisprudence and Islamic teaching, particularly pertaining to aid and development issues
- An awareness of the various funding mechanism that are available within the industry
- Exceptional command of English with the ability to edit, summarise and compile information quickly and often within short time frames
- An ability to speak publicly and communicate confidently within groups
- An ability to lead working groups and plan strategically
- Expert knowledge of Microsoft Word and being versed with PowerPoint and Excel
- Track record of working in a similar role with an International NGO essential
- Proven ability to secure funding for Faith Partnerships
- Must have substantial experience of having worked on successful bids/partnerships which have a faith dimension
- Well versed and with proven capabilities of understanding the faith dimension of international development and humanitarian interventions.
- Demonstrated experience of working on multiple bids with various institutional donors
- Ability to work extensively with a team and or on their own
- Knowledge of the key critical areas impacting the international development sector, including awareness of SDGs, faith-based initiatives, CHS, Humanitarian principles etc.
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If you are talented, reliable, service-minded, resilient and a highly motivated professional looking for a meaningful career, with a strong commitment to IRW’s mission and values of sincerity, excellence, compassion, social justice and custodianship, please apply by completing our online application form.
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PLEASE NOTE: Interviews are expected to take place on 12th May 2025.
Pre-employment Checks:
Any employment with Islamic Relief will be subject to the following checks:
- screening clearance
- proof of eligibility to live and work within the UK (If applicable)
- receipt of satisfactory references
Please note, for UK-based roles, we are only able to accept applications from candidates who are eligible to work in the UK. We are unable to progress applications which would require sponsorship.
Our values and commitment to safeguarding
IRW is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom IRW engages. IRW expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.
The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records checks. IRW also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.
In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.
By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.
Islamic Relief is an equal opportunities employer
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Overview of the International Chief Outreach Officer
The International Chief Outreach Officer (ICOO) will assume responsibility for all international communications, outreach and emerging countries and reports to the International Chief Executive Officer
This position will ensure that the ministry is maximising its potential and impact in raising prayers, awareness and donations for Barnabas Aid, whilst upholding its distinct Christian identity.
We aim to support Christian communities, churches and individuals around the world who face persecution and discrimination because of their Faith.



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We have ambitious plans for the future and are bringing together an incredible team to make them happen. At the center of it all, we're looking for an energetic, collaborative Foundation Manager to help us grow, thrive, and deliver real impact.
This is a broad and rewarding role — perfect for someone who’s excited to roll up their sleeves, take ownership, and help shape the direction of a dynamic and growing charity.
The Foundation Manager will report directly to the COO and act as the general manager of the charity, serving as the central pivot, which all operations revolve around. They will manage the charity on a day-to-day basis, lead the delivery of our programmes, and drive both fundraising efforts and sound financial management to support our work.
African Adventures Foundation is a registered charity set up in 2013 to provide support to 29 schools in developing areas of Ghana, Kenya and Zanzibar.
These schools provide education, health and food security, and social support to young people whose access to these basic services would otherwise be very limited. African Adventures Foundation helps by funding food security programmes, the construction of important school facilities, and hygiene projects that will benefit children’s health and education. With your help, we can continue to provide security and opportunities for more children in Africa.
It's an extremely exciting time to join our team as we continue to expand our company. Due to our current growth and expected growth over the coming years, we are in the process of relocating from Eastleigh to new office premises in Whiteley, which are better able to accommodate our expanding team. This role may also require travel outside the UK to visit our Programmes as needed by the business.
The role is centred around three core elements: charity management, programme delivery, and fundraising.
Responsibilities
1. Charity management (with support from the COO & Trustees)
- Line management of the Programme Officer in all respects including recruitment, conduct, capability, welfare, personal development.
- Indirect (matrix) management of the in-country Foundation Coordinators.
- Key member of the broader UK Management team.
- Support the COO and Chair of Trustees with the overall Governance framework of the charity including standards, processes and reporting.
- Primary point of contact for the board of Trustees day-to-day, supporting the Chair of the Trustees in the coordination and administration of Board activity.
- Lead on development, oversight and operation of charity standards, processes and systems.
- Work alongside the charities dedicated Finance Officer in ensuring good financial management of income and expenditure through planning, approvals, and processes.
- Attend a variety of external charitable, donor, and operational events or locations as required from time to time.
- Work closely with supporting departments like Finance, Marketing, and Travel Operations on all charity related matters.
- Handle day-to-day enquiries, questions, and issues related to the Foundation.
2. Programme Delivery (delivered by the Programme Officer)
- Ensure that a clear, documented process is in place for receiving, triaging, and managing requests related to volunteer projects and charity support.
- Lead the prioritisation process for articulated charitable requests, ensuring appropriate approvals are obtained and properly documented.
- Support strong project management throughout the planning and delivery of approved charitable projects.
- Ensure a robust MEAL [Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning] process is in place for measuring and reporting on the impact of the charity’s work with its beneficiaries, donors, and trustees.
3. Fundraising (with support from the COO & Trustees)
- Responsible for the developing and managing the Fundraising Opportunities Portfolio ensuring all stakeholders have clear visibility of funding gaps and opportunities for current and prospective donors.
- Responsible for leading on developing fundraising activities as informed by the Fundraising Strategy to drive income and cover operational expenditure.
- Maintain strong Donor relationships and develop grant applications adding to support a healthy funding pipeline to ensure we meet the charities fundraising targets.
- Work with the Marketing Manager to ensure effective marketing and social media strategies in are in place and to maximise the opportunities they provide.
What We’re Looking For:
Due to the breadth of this role, we would only expect an incumbent to have relevant experience in 2 of the 3 core elements of the role as a minimum, but with a strong desire to develop and learn in the 3rd with dedicated support.
Essential:
- Excellent Written & Communication skillset. A true collaborator.
- Experience in the Charity sector in a Management/Leadership capacity.
- Experience in Project Management and/or Delivery.
- A passion for driving improvement and change, to the betterment of children in Africa.
Ideally two of the following:
- Experience in charity management, governance, and compliance.
- Experience of delivering impactful charity projects.
- Experience in fundraising, donor relations, and/or campaign management.
Desirable:
- Experience of operating in an International Charity/NGO sector.
- Experience in African child development, education, empowerment/health context.
Please note that you should be authorised to work in UK. We do not offer visa sponsorship for this role.
Benefits
- 5 weeks holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing after five years’ service
- Enhanced pension contributions
- Enrolment onto annual company bonus scheme
- Benenden cash plan
- Benenden private healthcare
- Hybrid role with flexible working hours
Job Type: 37.5 hours, 5 days per week, Monday to Friday. Permanent.
Pay: £36,000 - £40,000 per year dependent on experience with a yearly bonus depending on business and personal performance
Work Location: Depending on agreed working days, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday must be in person and Thursday/Friday can be worked remotely.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
From Amnesty International to Greenpeace UK, progressive organisations are using digital mobilisation to activate hundreds of thousands of campaigners and raise millions of pounds online. Forward Action believes that a digital mobilisation model - where organisations use digital channels to drive hundreds of thousands of supporters to take advocacy, fundraising and volunteering actions - can revolutionise campaigning and fundraising in the NGO sector. We help progressive organisations build digital mobilisation programmes and, as a Senior Digital Strategist, you will work with organisations to help them use a digital mobilisation model to drive real-world change.
You will be at the heart of our digital campaigns and fundraising work, managing projects and planning impactful strategies to help our progressive partners hit their goals. You’ll even have the opportunity to work on proposals and pitches for new projects, steering how we adapt to client briefs and our bigger picture organisational strategy. If you’re passionate about making the world a better place, have 4+ years in digital marketing, are well organised with good attention to detail and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, this job is for you.
This is a fixed-term maternity cover contract, expected to last up to 12 months, with the freedom to work both in our London office and remotely anywhere in the UK. You also have the opportunity to work abroad for up to 3 months in the year, as long as you can be online for the required core hours outlined below. Forward Action works a four day week, with all team members not working on Friday.
Forward Action is employee-owned, meaning that all employees co-own the organisation, taking responsibility for making our organisation as great as it can be, and share a portion of the profits each year. This role would receive a pro-rata share of the employee bonus for the length of employment.
We are committed to making sure Forward Action is an inclusive, diverse and anti-oppressive organisation. We especially encourage people from the global majority, or from underserved communities on the basis of race, ethnicity, class, educational background, gender identity, sexuality, disability and age to apply. We know it’s not possible for any applicant to have all of the skills outlined below. Don’t worry, we would still love to see an application from you if you hit most of the criteria!
Applications close at 23:59 on Sunday 4 May.
What you’ll do as part of our team
Strategy + planning
- Develop strategies for the projects on which you lead, working with the Digital Strategy Manager as needed to ensure we are always delivering strategic excellence
- Schedule and attend planning and project review meetings with clients
- Take part in workshops to generate ideas for tactics that help our clients hit their goals
Project management
- Manage projects from conception through to build, coordinating work from both our creative and tech teams
- Being the key point of contact for our partners on specific project strands
- Ensuring all projects you manage are delivered on time and to scope
- Coordinating with freelancers as required
- Building partner relationships
- Ongoing management of live partnerships, ensuring we’re always exceeding expectations and are tuned into different partner needs
- Building excellent rapport whilst delivering projects within agreed scopes and in a timely manner
Reporting + data analysis
- Analyse performance and test data, and provide strategic recommendations based on your insights
- Ads setup + management
- Build digital ads on a variety of platforms for our partners, ensuring an effective targeting strategy
- Ensure we are always optimising ad spend and suggesting changes in approach in line with results
Builds
- Working from templates to set up landing pages on a range of platforms
- Coordinating with the tech team to manage more complicated tech builds
- Building emails as required by partners
- Winning new business
- Work with the partnerships team to produce compelling proposals and win new business, as required.
- Assisting the Digital Strategy Manager in planning and scoping the time it takes your team to deliver certain tasks and use this to accurately quote the costs of projects
- Contribute to the wider team
- Actively participate in all-team meetings and internal knowledge sharing channels, contributing ideas and adding insights
- Play an active role in supporting our team culture
Commitment to anti-oppression practice
- Actively participate in Forward Action’s Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) action plan
- Ensure that inclusion and anti-oppression are at the heart of your work internally and externally
Essential criteria
- 4+ years’ experience working in digital marketing, with proven experience of developing strategies and campaigns that deliver results against goals
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience of managing multiple stakeholders and building strong working relationships across functions
- Being comfortable working in a remote-first, fast-paced environment
- Experience of using digital platforms to build and send mass emails, and comfortable managing email lists
- Experience of managing ads in Meta, and proven ability to interpret the data to optimise against goals
- Excellent organisation and attention-to-detail with ability to juggle multiple priorities and keep to tight deadlines
- Experience of managing projects, ensuring they are delivered on time and to scope
- Dedication to helping build a fairer, more progressive society
- Fluency in spoken and written English
- The ability to learn quickly. We don’t expect you to know or have done everything when you start - but if you don’t have this, we’ll be looking for evidence that you can pick up new skills and knowledge quickly, then run with them.
Desirable criteria
- Experience in the charity and/or non-profit sector
- Knowledge of how to plan and deliver a fair A/B experiment
- Experience of working with Engaging Networks and Mailchimp, and/or other CRMs and email software
- Experience in running TikTok, and Search ads
Salary and benefits package
Starting salary: £37,620 (outside of London, with a £3k annual travel bursary)/£42,135 (inside London)
Holiday: 25 days/year (pro rata to 20 days per year due to the 4 day week), plus bank holidays and the week between Christmas and New Year.
Benefits:
Four-day week – Forward Action works Monday - Thursday
Flexible working hours – our standard working day is 7.5 hours, with core hours of 9.30am–4.30pm. You can choose when to work the remaining hour around these, by either starting earlier or finishing later.
Work where you're happiest – work remotely or from our Hackney office – whatever suits you best. There’s no return-to-office requirement.
Employee Ownership – co-own the organisation with your colleagues, shape the organisation and share a portion of the profits, pro-rated for the length of employment
Climate Perks – two additional holiday days per year if you travel by land or sea
Employee Assistance Programme – in-person, phone and online counselling (six sessions per issue), legal and debt advice, bereavement and medical support, and online CBT resources.
3% employer pension contribution
Extensive progressive policies, such as our Period Policy
How to apply
To apply for this job, please complete the form when you apply
To ensure our hiring process is as fair as possible, we run an anonymised application procedure. So please remove your name and contact information from your CV before uploading it, and only enter these details in the online form.
To apply, you will need to include:
your CV (with name and contact details removed)
up to 250 words explaining how you’re suited to the role and why you want this job
Application deadline: 23:59 Sunday 4 May.
Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a written online task from home - this can be any time that works for you between 9-12 May. Based on the tasks, a small number of candidates will be asked to attend an interview via a video call during the week commencing 19 May.
If you would like to schedule an informal chat about the role, or you have any questions, you can contact our team.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.