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Systems Strengthening Senior Advisor

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

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

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

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

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

About WaterAid

Want to use your skills in Systems Strengthening to play a vital role in making clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene normal for everyone everywhere?

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

Join WaterAid as Systems Strengthening Senior Advisor to change normal for millions of people so they can unlock their potential, break free from poverty and change their lives for good.

About the Team

The WaterAid Programme Support and Knowledge (PSK) team provides technical advisory expertise across programme design and delivery.  It leads and supports organisation-wide programme learning and knowledge management, and facilitates knowledge exchange, fosters and supports internal and external programme and technical partnerships and networks. 

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

About the Role

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

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

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

Requirements

To be successful, you’ll need: 

Essential skills

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

Although not essential, we also prefer you to have:

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

Closing Date: Shortlisting and interviews may take place on a rolling basis and the application process will close if a suitable candidate is found prior to the advertised closing date of 14th March 2025

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

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

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

Can I use Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology in my application? At WaterAid, we strongly advise against using AI technology at any stage of the recruitment process. Our goal is to ensure a fair and transparent process that provides every applicant with an equal opportunity to succeed. We value hearing about your unique experiences and perspectives in your application, and, if shortlisted, during the interview as well.

Pre-employment screening: To apply for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the respective country. All pre-employment checks will be carried out according to the applicable laws in the respective countries to comply with our Safer Recruitment policy. All our UK-based vacancies require a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Benefits

As an organisation WaterAid is committed to creating an environment where you can thrive and be yourself at your very best. So, in addition to our inspiring global mission and engaging work environment, we have a generous benefit package to help you take care of your health, happiness and wellbeing.

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

Equal opportunities:
We are an equal opportunity, disability-confident employer and are dedicated to achieving the highest standards of diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, beliefs, customs, traditions and ways of life. This includes, but is not limited to, race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, national or social origin, health status, and economic or social situation.
Safeguarding:
We are also committed to protecting everyone we come into contact with. We have a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of power, privilege or trust across our global work, and any form of inappropriate behaviour, discrimination, abuse, bullying, harassment, or exploitation. Safeguarding the people and communities we work with, our staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously.

The new Chief Executive will be responsible for driving the strategic direction, leadership and overall management of our youth charity – joining at an instrumental moment as we finalise our new strategic plan. Reporting directly to the Board of Trustees, the Chief Executive will play a key role in strengthening our local and national profile as a leading voice for LGBTQ+ young people. 

The Kite Trust exists to create an inclusive society where LGBTQ+ young people are healthy, successful and celebrated.  Our work supports the wellbeing and creativity of LGBTQ+ young people in Cambridgeshire, Peterborough and surrounding areas through information, support and groups. We build inclusive communities to tackle inequalities through consultancy, training and education.    

The CEO will focus on the next phase of the organisation’s development, leading our staff team, working alongside the board of trustees and playing a key, visible role within the wider LGBTQ+ sector.  We are looking to appoint a dynamic and caring individual who has the ambition to deliver excellent services for children and young people that reflect their evolving needs. 

We strongly encourage applications from individuals aged under 30, who identify as trans and non-binary, are from global majority or migrant backgrounds, are disabled/neurodivergent and/or have other lived experience they would bring to the role – we recognise the valuable contribution that lived experiences bring to our work with LGBTQ+ young people. 

This role sits within the wider Operations team, and is dedicated to ensuring the highest standard of financial management to enable RFUK to fulfil its mission. The role is pivotal to safeguarding the financial integrity and sustainability of RFUK.

Reporting to the Head of Operations & Compliance, the Finance Manager will be responsible for overseeing and managing the charity’s financial operations, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, regulations, and donor requirements. You will work closely with senior leadership to provide accurate and timely financial reporting, support budget planning, and provide strategic financial advice to help the charity achieve its objectives. The successful post-holder will also line manage the Finance Officer. 

The ideal candidate will bring at least five years of experience in a senior finance role. They will have a proven track record in financial management, charity accounting and operational excellence.

The candidate will be contributing positively to our dynamic organisational ethos and values and cross-team working where all ideas are valued, and innovation is encouraged. They will be able to fit well into a fast-paced, demanding and high impact environment with an international focus. 

We are looking for someone with an interest in the role as we take on new challenges in developing our new 10-year vision. The role represents an exciting opportunity for a candidate who wants to make a real difference working for an organisation that consistently punches above its weight, and who possesses the necessary drive, as well as a commitment to both human rights and environmental protection.

We provide a friendly, humble and welcoming team environment. This includes weekly staff team and catch-up meetings with line managers, flexible working arrangements, and opportunities for learning and professional development. 

Who are we?

Orchards is a Christian charity with a vision to see women free from sexual exploitation and empowered for flourishing, independent lives. We build trusting relationships with each woman and enable her to access support for lasting recovery through our main areas:

• transitional safe housing
• specialist trauma counselling
• tailored life and work skills mentoring
• the offer of local church life for community, care, and exploring faith for herself if she chooses.

We are in an exciting time of growth as we continue to operate across three sites: South London, East London and East Sussex and prepare to open our fourth safe property. We have an opportunity for someone to join our team and manage our Communications and ‘Supporter-Care’ aspects of fundraising as we prepare to reach more women over the coming years.

We have a Genuine Occupational Requirement that our staff members hold a Christian faith (see below for further details). You should be comfortable bringing faith conversations and prayer into your work as appropriate, as well as participating in times of prayer with the wider Orchards team. We request that all staff commit to and uphold our ethos.

Orchards is run by women for women and is therefore restricted to female applicants under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1.

Growing our income generation

We are currently recruiting for two roles in our fundraising team. Our other role is a Grants and Trusts Manager and is focused on grants and trusts fundraising. Both of these roles are part time. We have written them separately as we believe that typically these are two different skill sets within the fundraising space.

However, if you believe that you have strength in both areas, we'd love to hear from you. We are very open to discussing combining the roles into one full time role. A combined role would involve hybrid working including travel to our London and Brighton sites and candidates would need to be comfortable in having a broad generalist role. Both skill sets would be tested at interview. If you would like to be considered for the combined role, please specify this in your cover letter.

More homeworking options are available for the Grants and Trusts role than for the Communications and Fundraising role.

Purpose of the role

Orchards are looking for a creative thinker who can help us tell our story and get others passionate about the work we do through relationship management. If you are an exceptional communicator, with an ability to build and nurture relationships with supporters and fundraising volunteers, are enthusiastic about church-led social action, passionate about tackling sexual exploitation, and have a willingness to roll up your sleeves and get stuck in, we would love to hear from you.

The ideal candidate would be a fundraising and communications all-rounder, with an understanding of how strong communications can support effective fundraising.

Our work is growing quickly, so it's an exciting time to join our small but brilliant team. You will be working with our Co-Directors very closely, sharing ideas, reviewing strategy and developing and delivering new ideas and initiatives.

The purpose of this new role is to:

• Increase our regular giving supporter base
• Grow our community fundraising by developing and coordinating a team of voluntary ‘Fundraising Ambassadors’
• Build effective partnerships through our external communications with churches and church networks, across the three hubs in London and East Sussex

About LMK

Good relationships shape our health and happiness, yet we are taught so little about them. LMK (Let Me Know) is on a mission to change that. We are a young and thriving charity providing education about healthy and unhealthy behaviours so that young people have the knowledge and skills to avoid abuse and thrive in their relationships. We work in schools, community organisations and workplaces across London.

LMK is growing at pace and we are ambitious in our plans for the future. We’ve already engaged 15,000 young people and professionals in our workshops in our first 4 years and we want to reach 25,000 young people over the next three years. We will achieve this by engaging new schools, community groups and workplaces in our offer, whilst also continuing to provide a high-quality service to those who have already experienced LMK workshops.

Key to our success is raising LMK’s profile and ensuring that our content enables us to connect with our key audiences, increasing our profile within communities, and building engagement on our website and social media channels.

We have:
✔  A clear plan of who we want to target through our work over the next 3 years
✔  An engaged leadership team and Board of Trustees
✔  Evidenced outcomes, rich data/statistics and compelling stories
✔  Diversity and strong social purpose
✔  A new organisational strategy that sets our vision from 2024-2027

Job Description

The purpose of this role is to raise LMK’s profile and to engage LMK’s stakeholders in our services, campaigns and fundraising efforts by delivering impactful content across all of our online and offline communication channels in alignment with our vision, mission and strategic objectives. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for creating quality communications, you will lead our PR and media work, be skilled in creating engaging video content and add your expertise to developing and delivering our social media, website and stakeholder communications.

Reporting to our CEO, the successful candidate will job-share with our established 2 day-per week Marketing & Communications Manager. As a member of LMK’s core staff team, you will work with LMK staff, LMK Leaders (youth workers who deliver our workshops to young people), members of our Youth Advisory Board, trustees and key stakeholders to develop and implement our brand, marketing and social media strategy.

Key Responsibilities

Marketing & Brand

• Co-develop LMK’s marketing strategy, leveraging key stakeholder input and action plans to support it
• Co-ownership of the execution of all marketing activities and materials, ensuring they reflect the brand and the values of the charity
• Lead the planning and execution of PR and media campaigns, leveraging media contacts, ensuring LMK has engaging media materials and our spokespeople are fully prepared to maximise media opportunities
• Be a brand guardian, responsible for the consistent use of visual identity, tone and messaging in our external materials, working with our graphic designer to support teams across LMK with branding

Communications, Content Development & Execution

• Co-ownership of the execution of all communications and content development
• Lead on the creation of engaging video content that can be used across communications platforms
• Working with the wider team, produce communications materials for supporters and key stakeholders in conjunction with the fundraising team
• Source and write up regular impact stories from across the organisation that reflect our strategic objectives which can be used in a variety of channels
• Be responsible for tracking the impact of marketing & communications, sharing reports with the team and Board of Trustees

Digital

• Grow and expand LMK’s social media presence onto new platforms (e.g. TikTok, SnapChat, Bluesky) whilst expanding existing presence on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn
• Monitor social channels daily, checking for messages/comments
• Co-manage the website as a key marketing channel, creating engaging content, optimising for SEO, overseeing website design updates, coordinating with developers on technical aspects, and analysing website traffic

Overall

• Comply with LMK policies and procedures relating to safeguarding, health & safety, confidentiality, complaints and data protection
• Work in a way that celebrates diversity, upholds LMK values and respects everyone LMK interacts with

Person specification

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience of developing messages/content for different audiences effectively and across different platforms including social media, websites, newsletters and emails
• Evidence of success in developing and executing PR strategies, including securing and maximising media opportunities
• Highly organised to manage a diverse workload with excellent time management and project management skills
• Experience of using a social media management tools e.g. Buffer, Asana, Hootsuite and communications tools e.g. Mailchimp
• Experience in creating and editing video content, using Canva or an equivalent design programme
• A knowledge of the Violence Against Women and Girls sector, Education sector or working with young people would be preferable, although not essential

Safeguarding

This role is subject to a basic DBS check.

In return for your dedication, we will offer you
✔  The opportunity to help prevent relationship abuse and domestic violence in
young people

✔  A diverse, bold and collaborative culture
✔  A commitment to supporting continuous professional development
✔  Working from home
✔  A genuinely flexible working environment
✔  Pension of 6%
✔  32 Days of annual leave, (including bank holidays) – pro-rated for this role
✔  Employee Assistance Programme

Deputy Chief Executive 

Role: Deputy Chief Executive 
Salary: £64,452 FTE per annum starting salary 
Working hours: Full time (35 hours per week) - open to flexibility 
Location: Homebased with occasional travel to the Stockport office and frequent attendance at events and membership visits 
Contract: Permanent 
Reports to: Charity Chief Executive 
 
Do you believe in the transformative power of education to change people and society for the better? Would you like to help hundreds of education charities (students’ unions) be even more effective and impactful?
 
If so, our client are looking for a leader who can help develop and champion students’ unions so they can maximise and harness opportunities for their students. 
 
About The Charity 
 
They are a membership organisation that provides expertise, resources, programmes and collective buying to give students’ unions what they need to thrive. 
 
They offer support in several areas from managing a £45m purchasing consortium to drive great value for their members, to development activity, supporting the best potential in students’ unions. Whether it’s championing the sector, coordinating conferences and events or providing support to organisations in crisis, They strive to make a difference for all of their members.
 
About the role: 
 
The Deputy Chief Executive role is a critical leadership role for the Charity. They are looking for someone who has strong relationship management experience, the ability to deliver and implement ideas, confidence in navigating in the complex political arena as well as being flexible and reactive to the changing needs of the organisation’s membership. 
 
The role holder will deputise for the Charity Chief Executive providing strategic leadership and effective governance of the Charity, its Trading Arm, and all Shared Services.
 
The Deputy Chief Executive will oversee Union Development and Talent work to support students’ unions in line with the their Charity Strategy. They will also be responsible for supporting the strategic work around Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. The Charity adopt a flexible approach to line management and project management. Other direct reporting lines and key projects will be agreed based on strengths and experience. For example, if the successful candidate has a strong commercial background, they may also be asked to line manage the Trading Support function.
 
This role is a fantastic opportunity to test your leadership skills in a national role where your work can have an impact on the effectiveness of a whole sector. 

They offer an inclusive work environment and a very good benefits package. They are a flexible employer and believe passionately in caring for their people. They committed to ensuring that their team reflects the diversity of the world and the student community they serve. 
 
How to Apply 

Please download the candidate pack for more information about the role. 
 
Key Dates 
 
Closing date: 12noon, Monday 10th March 2025 
Longlist interviews (remote): Monday 17th or Tuesday 18th March 2025 
Shortlist interviews (in person): Tuesday 25th March 2025 

REF-219 822

This new role aims to ensure Leicester Print Workshop's sustainability, fulfil our Arts Council England National Portfolio obligations, and boost income.

Leicester Print Workshop is a centre of excellence for fine art printmaking, providing high quality printmaking facilities and development opportunities for artists in the East Midlands and beyond.As a registered charity, our outreach work enables wider participation in printmaking, engaging community members of all ages

As Development Manager, you will drive business development by building relationships with arts organisations to promote courses, increase membership, and boost studio usage.You will fundraise to support our charitable aims and maintain workshop facilities. You will identify and promote grant opportunities for individual artist printmakers and apply for grants to improve LPW facilities and equipment.

As a collaborative leader, you will work with the Board and guide our team to implement the business plan, address members' needs, assist course participants, and contribute to the cultural life of Leicester and East Midlands.

A graduate or with significant equivalent experience, you will have: 

• A track record of management of people and budgets, with skills for leading a team and delivering objectives to target.
• Successful business development and/or philanthropic fundraising experience 
• Experience of preparing grant applications
• Good presentation skills and experience of public speaking
• Commitment to the vision, mission and values of Leicester Print Workshop 

Experience with an arts organisation, ideally an Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation, and knowledge of the printmaking or art training market are advantageous.

Job Description 

Gladrags are seeking a proactive, organised, person-centred individual to play a key role in growing our vibrant costume service.

Collaborating closely with the Director, you will have responsibility to: 

• oversee the day-to-day operations of the costume store and related community activities

• deliver a welcoming, differentiated, efficient customer experience

• supervise an alternating volunteer team of 8-10 people daily 

This public-facing, team-oriented role suits someone who thrives in a busy, creative environment and enjoys working with a variety of people. You’ll be solution-focused, adaptable, and capable of managing daily operations while maintaining a positive, inclusive atmosphere. You will have the opportunity to explore professional development in this role, bring fresh ideas to Gladrags and contribute to various initiatives that align with your expertise and interests, which may include: 

• Advancing our sustainability initiatives 

• Contributing to human resources efforts 

• Coordinating outreach activities 

• Curating vintage pop-ups and supporting online sales 

About us 

Gladrags is a Brighton-based charity offering sustainable costume resources and expertise for projects rooted in community, education, wellbeing, and the Arts. We provide subsidised costume hire, and outreach activities that further support the community. We’re proud to resource a wide customer base, from grassroots arts groups and local schools to professional theatre and film companies and are committed to creating an inclusive environment.  

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with the Director to guide a volunteer team to run the costume store, 

• balancing daily duties, volunteer interests, and efficient service.

• Oversee excellent customer service, including costume guidance, managing the hire process and providing a welcoming, differentiated experience.  

• Handle bookings, customer communications, and front-of-house administration. 

• Develop systems and documents to enhance customer service and operations. 

• Support the Volunteer Coordinator with onboarding, training, and development of volunteers. 

• Work with the Director to progress the organisation’s sustainability goals and activities. 

• Assist with community outreach activities, including children’s dress-up and reminiscence events.

• Collaborate with other members of a small management team on strategic planning and policy development.  

• Represent Gladrags externally and build key relationships with customers and stakeholders.