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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.
Desired:
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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.
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Location: Any UK Trust office (Hybrid working 2-3 days in the office)
Interviews: Over MS Teams on 6th May
For more information or to apply, please click 'apply now' to be directed to our website.
We're on the lookout for a driven and creative Corporate Partnerships Executive to join our dynamic fundraising team. You'll play a vital role in nurturing a portfolio of mid-level corporate partners (giving under £25k annually) who are passionate about supporting young people across the UK. You will also support our commercial team with their flagship cause-related marketing campaign, ‘Change a Girl’s Life’, raising funds for young women and girls. If you thrive on building relationships, creating engaging communications, and developing innovative fundraising materials, this role offers an exciting platform to grow your impact and career.
At The King’s Trust, we believe in the power of business to create social change, and this role is at the heart of that mission. You’ll be the first point of contact for our mid-level giving partners, helping them understand the real impact of their contributions while working alongside senior leaders to identify future high-potential supporters and cultivating new opportunities. Alongside the commercial team, you will play a role in delivering one of our most exciting campaigns, which brings partners together and breaks down the barriers that young women face. You will manage your own portfolio, influence strategy, craft high-quality proposals and reports and be empowered to make a real difference - not just in the lives of young people, but in how corporate partners engage with our mission.
What happens next?
Please submit a CV, and Cover Letter that includes your experience, transferrable skills and motivation to work for The King's Trust! The Team will be in touch about the next steps shortly after the closing date.
Why do we need Corporate Partnerships Executives?
Last year, we helped more than 40,000 Young People, with three in four young people on our programmes moving into a positive outcome in work, education or training. The young people we help face a range of challenges, such as unemployment, mental health issues or some who have been in trouble with the law. We believe all young people should have the chance to succeed, and that young people are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us. We want to continue having a positive impact on young people’s lives and we couldn’t do this without the important work of Corporate Partnerships Executives!
Perks for working at The Trust!
- Great holiday package! 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure on the days between Christmas and New Year
- Flexible working! Where operationally possible, our roles require a combination of office days and working from home (please speak to the hiring manager about this particular role)
- You can volunteer for and/or attend events – The King's Trust Awards, Pride, active events etc.
- In-house learning platform! Develop your skills for your career and your role
- Benefits platform! Everything from health and financial well-being support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas.
- Personal development opportunities through our Networks – KT CAN (Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network), and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network).
- Fantastic Family leave! Receive 13 weeks of full pay and 13 weeks of half pay for maternity and adoption leave. Receive 8 weeks of full pay for paternity leave.
- Interest-free season ticket loans
- The Trust will contribute 5% of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme
- Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary)
Equal Opportunities
Here at The King's Trust, we're committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. We want to be an organisation that's representative of the communities we serve, which is why we strive for diversity of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, race, religion and sex. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone, from any background, can be themselves and do the best work of their lives.
We are looking for people that can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation and sector, such as candidates from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds.
We’re a Stonewall Top 100 Employer and we are an employer that is Disability Confident. Our staff, volunteers and young people are supported by KT CAN (our Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network) and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network).
Safeguarding
The King's Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment, we undertake basic disclosure checks in accordance with the Codes of Practice for all roles within the Trust, and for our roles working directly with young people, at an enhanced level. Having a criminal record will not automatically exclude applicants.
A NOTE FOR RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:
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Req ID: 3477
We believe that every young person should have the chance to succeed, no matter their background or the challenges they are facing.

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Location: Home-based in the UK, with regular national and international travel
Contract: 2 years with the possibility of extension dependent on continuation of funding.
Reporting to: Chief Operating Officer
Salary: £65,000 to £70,000.
Additional benefits: 25 days annual leave plus public holidays (annual leave increasing by 1 extra day for every year’s service up to 30 days total), life assurance and access to an employee assistance programme.
WeProtect Global Alliance will not be responding to expressions of interest or applications sent by third parties (agencies, brokers or recruitment specialists).
We require a highly skilled and motivated individual who has strong ethical standards and demonstrable commitment to the values of WeProtect Global Alliance to help plan, coordinate, implement and track our existing and new global strategy to ensure that our members collectively work together to create a world where children and young people can access and participate in the digital world free from harm, sexual abuse and sexual exploitation.
The successful candidate will demonstrate considerable professional experience in a comparable role and a genuine passion for child protection. They will have a strong track record in developing, harnessing and deploying policy and research outputs to support and collaborate with the WeProtect Global Alliance community to develop real world solutions to make the digital world safer for children and young people across the globe.
Politically, commercially and financially astute, you will have a broad range of skills. You will be able to build relationships and work effectively with a broad range of global partners (who often hold competing views and opinions). You will confidently and comfortably support often ambiguous and sensitive negotiations with diverse stakeholders as we develop and implement the organisation’s new global strategy.
You will be able to focus on both the detail and the bigger picture in a complex policy and legislative landscape and be an inspirational and supportive team player who will live our values, shine confidently as a key member of the senior management team, be a role model to our brilliant research manager and policy manager and ambassador when engaging with members and external partners.
If working on strategy, research and policy, combined with our mission of making the digital world free of harm for children and young people, motivate you to come to work and give your best every day, then this is the place for you and we cannot wait to welcome you!
About WeProtect Global Alliance
The online world was not created with children in mind and can be unsafe for children and young people to explore. Every phone and computer is a potential gateway for offenders seeking to sexually exploit children. Our Alliance generates political commitment and practical approaches to make the digital world safe and positive for children, preventing sexual abuse and long-term harm.
Our Alliance’s geographical reach is unprecedented: 103 governments are members along with 82 private sector companies, 126 civil society organisations and 10 intergovernmental organisations. This diverse membership is key to our ability to deliver real change. Together, we break down complex problems and develop policies and solutions to protect children from sexual abuse online. More information on who we are and what we do can be found on the WeProtect Global Alliance website.
WeProtect Global Alliance is supported by a high-performing secretariat of eleven staff based in the UK and Belgium and is overseen by an influential Global Policy Board that the Head of Strategy will work collaboratively with to ensure the Alliance members remain impact and child centred.
Job description
Overall purpose of role
As the WeProtect Global Alliance Head of Strategy, you will lead a small team to build a global network, evidence base and policy portfolio to guide and drive the implementation of our Strategy and mission targets. Your team will provide high level analysis and ask critical questions, supporting the Alliance to identify immediate and emerging issues which may require investigation or exploration, support the Policy Board, Executive Team, Head of Members and Head of Development to navigate key strategic decisions.
You will also work closely with the Head of Members and Head of Development to support the development of new ways of working to harness Alliance members and broader community of practice to understand our collective impact and ensure our secretariat, members and broader organization actively remain relevant and focused on delivering our mission and strategic objectives.
You will lead the WeProtect Global Alliance Research and Policy work, with key accountability for the following outcomes:
· Work with the Executive Team and Policy Board to implement the existing WeProtect Global Alliance strategy and ensure the forthcoming strategy remains targeted and focused on achieving the Alliance’s global ambition.
· Work with the Executive Team and Policy Board to develop and implement the WeProtect Global Alliance approach, strategy and operational targets on participation and engagement.
· Collaborate with the Head of Members, the Head of Development and MEL lead to collectively build, maintain and oversee our theory of change and operational model to ensure our Strategy remains impactful and has real world impact on the lives of children and young people.
· Provide inspirational leadership and empower our Policy Manager and Research Manager to pro-actively deliver a portfolio of work that will raise the profile of our mission and shift the needle on governmental, public and private sector agencies approaches to child protection and safety in the digital world. This includes overseeing the production of the WeProtect Global Alliance biennial Global Threat Assessment, Model National Response and Global Strategic Response.
· Build and maintain meaningful engagement with a broad range of external stakeholders across the public, private and third sector (including government agencies, advocacy communities, specialist tech and civil society organisations) across the globe to deliver the WeProtect Global Alliance strategic mission.
· Play an active role in building the operational resilience, financial sustainability and compliance capability and capacity of the Secretariat to provide a world class service to our members and Board to ensure WeProtect Global Alliance remains focused on creating a world where children and young people can access and participate in the digital world free from harm, sexual abuse and sexual exploitation.
Key Responsibilities
1. To lead the Strategy team, ensuring the research and policy portfolios are informed by best practice to achieve our mission, vision and embody our values. This includes working across the Secretariat to deliver the existing strategy and collaborate with Executive Team to develop and implement our new strategy.
2. To be a thought leader, keep abreast of external trends and developments and changing circumstances to ensure the WeProtect Global Alliance Strategy remains relevant, targeted and focused on improving outcomes for children and young people in a rapidly changing legislative, operational and technology landscape.
3. To be accountable for strategy, research, policy and cross organisational projects and work streams. This includes planning and organising relevant performance and delivery areas, being mindful of cross-cutting impacts and priorities.
4. To be accountable for the commissioning, delivery and impact of strategic projects, ensuring they are led and informed by participatory and advocacy principles to reflect the diversity of our membership, embed lived experience, and deliver the WeProtect Global Alliance mission.
5. To ensure the continuous development and effective delivery of the WeProtect Global Alliance Strategy in a fast paced, politically sensitive and rapidly changing external environment, including participating in and leading (where relevant) annual business planning, forecasting, setting, monitoring, reviewing and reporting on budgets and relevant donor requirements to support effective decision making throughout the year.
6. To provide exemplary leadership and line management to staff, including appraisals, supervision, team meetings, delegating, managing, engaging, developing and supporting staff to be the best they can be and achieve our strategic objectives in accordance with our vision and values.
7. Lead and develop effective working relationships with external partners, stakeholders, members and staff to maximise the collective impact of WeProtect Global Alliance (governmental, public, private, civil society and advocacy communities).
8. To take accountability for preparing papers, reports and presentations for internal and external meetings including senior management meetings, executive team, trustee, board and reference groups meetings. To attend, chair, and contribute to meetings, briefings, reviews, due diligence and auditing and compliance activities.
9. Represent the Executive Director and the Chief Operating Officer at internal and external events, share peer responsibility for problem solving challenges, creating a ‘one team’ approach to delivery and deputising were appropriate.
10. To be an ambassador, spokesperson and representative of WeProtect Global Alliance Secretariat at external events.
Expectations
As a member of the Senior Management Team (SMT) you will also have a pivotal role to play in supporting and improving the organisations effectiveness as we develop the WeProtect Global Alliance new strategy, operating model and ways of working to ensure we remain effective, responsive and relevant in an increasingly polarized political landscape as we enter the fourth industrial revolution.
As a global, multi-sector alliance, ensuring equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) is embedded in everything we do is a critical priority. We embrace diversity and understand that being an inclusive organisation, recognising different perspectives, will enable us to be impactful and effective. We are committed to ensuring all our employees are treated fairly and equitably at work and promoting equality in physical and mental health for all.
1. To attend and contribute to meetings, training and other events as required.
2. To actively participate in our supervision and appraisal process.
3. To ensure that all responsibilities and activities within this post are delivered in accordance with WeProtect Global Alliance core values and relevant corporate, organisational, financial and compliance policies.
4. To travel to meetings and fora which may require the need to work unsociable hours e.g. attending evening or weekend meetings.
5. To adhere to relevant legal and statutory requirements including Data Protection Act and the Health and Safety at Work Act.
6. To use WeProtect Global Alliance resources responsibly.
Person Specification
Essential criteria
Experience
1. Significant senior experience and demonstrable record leading a Strategy Team to deliver an ambitious child centred mission on the global stage.
2. Outstanding leadership and team management experience, including experience coaching and line managing direct reports.
3. Demonstrable effective influencing and negotiation skills and political judgment with a proven track record building productive and impactful professional relationship and partnerships with a wide range of individuals and organisations.
4. Demonstrable experience leading change and transformation with demonstrable qualities as a change agent.
5. Demonstrable senior management level experience in project management, financial, donor and budget management, monitoring, evaluation and lesson learning across the fields of strategy, research and policy.
6. Significant experience commissioning high quality, high value research and policy projects and able to demonstrate the use of insights in long term planning and impact frameworks.
Skills
1. Outstanding communication skills and ability to effectively engage and build meaningful relationships with internal and external staff and stakeholders at all levels.
2. Outstanding self-management skills to work independently, autonomously and as part of a team, using own initiative and being flexible and adaptable to deliver as ‘one team’.
3. Excellent IT, project management, financial management and donor engagement skills.
4. Demonstrable excellent planning and organisation skills to deliver work to agreed timescales and standards.
Knowledge
1. Knowledge and understanding of WeProtect Global Alliance mission, vision, values and ambition and how it applies to this post.
2. Knowledge and understanding of a child centred approach to participation, advocacy and EDI and how it applies to this post, with a focus on embedding effective policies and processes.
3. Awareness of global child protection policies and procedures within the digital arena and a genuine passion for child protection.
Other
1. A willingness to travel and work unsocial hours (time in lieu can be claimed)
2. Commitment to your own continuing professional and personal development
3. To uphold high standards of work, standards and conduct in line with WeProtect Global Alliance values.
Diversity, inclusion and equity
We welcome applicants from all sections of the community, regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability or sexual orientation. We particularly welcome applicants from ethnic minorities and other under-represented groups.
Safeguarding and values
As a child-focused organisation, we have a strong commitment to child safeguarding and rigorous procedures. The successful candidate will be required to provide two referees and to undergo a criminal record check.
All staff are expected to act at all times in a manner consistent with our values and in compliance with our policies and procedures, including our Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct.
Our values are:
· Empowerment – collaboration, innovation, challenge
· Accountability – responsibility, delivery, safeguarding
· Respect – honesty, feedback, inclusion
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
- About the role
✅Home-based: With extensive travel across North West England, primarily focusing on Liverpool and Manchester. The ideal candidate should reside in close proximity to either city.
✅Hours: 35 hours per week over a flexible working pattern with an estimated 24-weekend activities per annum.
As a Strategic Partnerships Manager based in North West England, you’ll work within the Church Partnerships Team and play a key role in building on existing significant relationships.
- We need you to be
⭐ Passionate and Committed. Driven by a desire to help release children from poverty in Jesus’ name.
⭐ Strong Networker. Skilled at building and maintaining relationships with church leaders and key partners.
⭐ A Confident Speaker. Comfortable speaking in various church and event settings, inspiring others to support our mission.
⭐ Strategic and Collaborative. Able to work with our leadership to shape and implement growth strategies.
⭐ Results Oriented. Focused on achieving sponsorship objectives and maximising partnership opportunities.
⭐ Personally committed to the Christian faith. You can read more about this in our Policy on Posts to be Held by Christians.
- Are you ready to take on the challenge of playing a pivotal role in helping release children from poverty in Jesus’ name?
Join our dynamic Partnerships Team and help shape our growth strategy! Collaborate with our leadership to build lasting relationships with church and denominational leaders, support strategic decision making, and drive acquisitions through churches, events, and networks.
Deepen our connections with key partners, enhance our holistic child development programs, and contribute to our mission of addressing poverty in Jesus' name. If you're a confident speaker with strong networking skills and a passion for our cause, we want you on our team!
- In return, you will get
➡️Flexible and sociable working environment
➡️Time in Lieu offered
➡️Pension scheme with 10% employer contribution
➡️Income Protection & Group Life cover
➡️Private Medical & Dental cover
➡️Celebrating life milestones such as, birthdays, newcomers, weddings, babies etc
➡️Weekly team prayers and devotionals
➡️Compassion updates and worship events
⭐We encourage you to read the full job description to see if this role aligns with your skills and aspirations!
We work in 29 countries partnering with 8,600 local churches within communities experiencing poverty.



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Harris Hill is excited to be partnering exclusively with CISV International as they seek a passionate and proactive Programme and Operations Administrator to join their team. This is a fantastic, full-time, fully remote opportunity. You can be based anywhere in the UK or within four hours of the GMT time zone.
CISV International believes in the power of young people to shape a better future. For over 70 years, their network of more than 60 National Associations and 200 local Chapters has been delivering innovative, experiential programmes that foster lifelong friendships and global citizenship.
As Programme and Operations Administrator, you will be at the heart of CISV International’s day-to-day operations, helping ensure the smooth running of programmes and administrative systems. You will manage and maintain databases with accuracy and care, respond to a wide range of enquiries, and provide essential support to international staff and volunteers. From allocating programme invitations and collecting reports to updating directories and mailing lists, your role will be key in keeping everything connected and on track. You will also help coordinate programme logistics in line with the global calendar, maintain and update online resources, support website functionality, and provide basic technical assistance across systems including Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and Excel.
We are looking for a proactive, tech-savvy, and process-driven administrator. The ideal candidate will be a confident Excel user and familiar with databases and SharePoint. To thrive in this role, you will be emotionally resilient, able to build relationships across cultures and time zones, navigate different systems with ease, and stay calm when the inbox is buzzing. You will also bring excellent communication and customer service skills, alongside strong teamwork and coordination abilities.
Most importantly, you will be someone who believes in what CISV International stands for. You’ll embody their values of friendship, inclusiveness, enthusiasm, engagement, and cooperation — and take pride in supporting an organisation that is shaping a more peaceful world, one young person at a time.
To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your experience and motivation.
Please note, only successful applicants will be contacted with further information.
As a leading charity recruitment specialist 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.
Are you passionate about using data to drive change and make a difference?
We’re on the lookout for a strong communicator and dynamic problem-solver who will lead how we collect, manage and report on data to drive our vision and strategic mission.
As our Impact Data and Reporting Lead, you will deliver our data strategy and lead on data infrastructure transformation and visualisation. You’ll play a key role strategic role in the organisation to ensure that we have access to relevant and accessible data that drives evidence-led decision making. You’ll bring top-notch communication and relationship building skills to this role as well as a strong understanding of collecting, analysing and using data.
If you are driven by a sense of purpose, excited to shape the future of an ambitious organisation, and eager to contribute a thriving team, we would love to hear from you.
We believe that every young person should have the chance to succeed, no matter their background or the challenges they are facing.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Brain tumours kill more children and adults under the age of 40 than any other cancer, yet historically just 1% of the national spend on cancer research has been allocated to this devastating disease. Brain Tumour Research is determined to change this.
Their vision is to find a cure for all types of brain tumours. To achieve their mission, they are looking for a Community Fundraiser who will proactively engage with supporters, community groups and volunteers across the West Midlands to join their team of 12 Community Fundraisers across the UK.
The Community Fundraiser (West Midlands) is responsible for providing support and guidance to fundraisers within their communities to achieve their ambitions and ultimately raise vital funds for Brain Tumour Research. This is achieved through a wide variety of activities such as helping supporters to make the most of their own fundraising, engaging participants with externally organised events such as the Great Birmingham Run, and encouraging communities to get involved in events organised by Brain Tumour Research such as Wear a Hat Day and Walk for Hope. The Community Fundraiser will be the face of Brain Tumour Research in the area, providing excellent stewardship to existing supporters, and building great relationships with new supporters.
This post has been vacant since Autumn, and as such needs a fundraiser with confidence and capability in fundraising to join the team, provide donor love to the loyal supporters in the area, and approach developing the areas potential with energy and enthusiasm. If you have fundraising experience and are keen to join a charity with ambition and an amazing supporter base, then this could be the role for you.
Please note the successful candidate will need to live within the region (Warwickshire, Staffordshire, Herefordshire, Worcestershire, Shropshire and Gloucestershire), have access to a car and be willing to travel around their region. If you are not currently based in this area, please clarify if you have plans to relocate.
Application notes
Please download the Candidate Info Pack provided for further information about the role, timelines and next steps.
To progress your application, please follow instructions in the pack to organise an informal screening call. Please note, we cannot shortlist candidates who have not had a screening call.
As this role has been vacant for some time, we are running rolling interview to see suitable candidates as they apply. Interviews will be kept to one stage, and organised to suit the candidate, where possible. Don’t delay – apply today!
About the oppurtunity:
You will help drive the quality and impact of our key stage 2 (KS2) and key stage 4 (KS4) maths tutoring programmes through subject-specific training of volunteer tutors, and by advising and supporting our (mostly) non-teaching staff members who manage these volunteer tutors day to day.
You will also observe and give feedback to volunteer tutors delivering maths tuition, and deliver general training for new volunteers, so that they are confident and effective in taking part in our tutoring programmes.
Closing date: Sunday 4th May 2025
Interviews: Monday 12th and Tuesday 13th May 2025
Start date: Monday 18th August 2025
Specific responsibilities relating to the role:
Supporting the delivery of our maths curriculum:
- Design and deliver online maths-focused training for volunteer tutors so that subject knowledge is secure within the tutor community.
- Provide advice and support, including some direct tutor communications, on subject-specific matters for Action Tutoring staff who manage volunteer tutors.
- Maintain existing tutoring GCSE and KS2 maths curriculum resources to ensure volunteer tutors have high quality materials to use in sessions.
- Support Action Tutoring’s Programme Department to provide and respond to requests for additional materials for tutoring sessions, particularly maths sessions.
- Support with creation of additional maths resources on an ad hoc basis as required, applying Action Tutoring’s pedagogical approach and standards for diversity, equity and inclusion.
- Format any newly generated maths curriculum content for printing.
- Reformat maths curriculum resources for online delivery of tutoring sessions.
- Engage in learning and development opportunities in order to keep knowledge about the expectations set out in the maths national curriculum (KS2 and KS4) and the main exam boards up to date.
Quality assuring tutoring delivery:
- Observe several virtual tutoring sessions a week. Make detailed and unbiased notes on tutor skills, craft empathetic constructive feedback in emails.
- Support our programme delivery team to craft communications and feedback to tutors.
- Produce ‘quality tips’ and resources for tutors and staff.
- Work with Action Tutoring’s volunteer engagement team to feedback trends so that the quality assurance process at the tutor application stage is as strong as possible.
Delivering volunteer tutor training:
- Support the Training Manager by delivering up to four virtual initial tutor training sessions a week during peak months, presenting Action Tutoring’s established training content.
- Support the Training Manager by contributing updates to tutor training content.
- Create content for tutor CPD materials to support with maths tutoring.
Person specification
Qualifications criteria:
- Qualified secondary school teacher of Mathematics
- At least two year’s teaching experience in English state schools with an understanding of the barriers facing disadvantaged pupils
- Right to Work
We are looking for some of the following attributes, though you might be more experienced in some areas than others:
- Experience designing and formatting curriculum resources to support learning, either for print or digital use
- Experience as a private, school-based or volunteer tutor
- Evidence-based knowledge of how children and adults learn online compared to in person
- More than two years’ experience in the classroom
- Provided coaching or mentoring to trainee teachers
- Experience as a GCSE maths examiner
- Willingness to learn and become confident in the KS2 maths curriculum
- Understanding of the different pedagogical approaches required in small-group learning compared to classroom teaching, with a robust understanding of tutoring as a mechanism for supporting pupil personalised learning
- Able to communicate pedagogy in jargon free, accessible ways to non-specialists
- Empathetic and skilled at providing feedback in a sensitive but constructive way
- Experience delivering training or CPD to adults with energy and confidence, able to engage attendees, facilitate discussion and manage time effectively
- Experience and confidence using Zoom technology (or similar) to deliver training, making the best use of its functions to improve the training experience.
- Organised with strong time-management skills, able to independently manage a varied range of tasks and responsibilities
- Good attention to detail with administrative tasks, able to follow instructions well with a working understanding of the importance of data privacy
- Adaptable and open to learning with a passion for self-improvement, proactively seeking opportunities to develop and upskill
You will be likely be more successful in this role if you have:
- Experience designing and formatting curriculum resources to support learning, either for print or digital use
- Experience as a private, school-based or volunteer tutor Evidence-based knowledge of how children and adults learn online compared to in person
- More than two years’ experience in the classroom
- Provided coaching or mentoring to trainee teachers
- Experience as a GCSE maths examiner
Award-winning national education charity working towards a world in which no child’s life chances are limited by their socio-economic background.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Financial Modelling Analyst | £50,000 - £55,000 | 12-month FTC | Fully Remote
For the UKs largest not-for-profit social enterprise in the employment and social mobility sector, we are recruiting a Financial Modeller / Analyst on a 12-month contract which could go permanent. Working closely with the finance business partners and commercial operations teams, this role will develop models to review commercial bids and acquisitions and provide insight to senior leaders on value drivers to inform decision making around bidding strategy and financial planning. This role will suite someone with first-rate commercial tendering, bidding, financial modelling, and Excel skills and a strong relationship builder from either the commercial or social enterprise sector. CFA or CIMA qualifications are preferred.
Main Duties:
- Deliver financial and commercial analytics, and modelling, focusing on new business development, bidding and tendering
- Implement best practices in modelling and business development processes across the group
- Utilise modelling standards such as FAST, F1F9, Mazars, Smart, ICAEW Modelling Code, Operis, or BPM.
- Summarise and present complex opportunities and risks for senior management decision-making
- Build and maintain strong relationships across finance, operations, and business development teams
- Support wider team in annual budgeting and long-term forecasting
- Support the Senior Financial Planning Analyst and business leaders in developing and implementing strategy
Person Specification:
- Finance background or degree, or FMVA, BIDA Financial Modeller / Data Analyst
- Experience with modelling standards such as FAST, F1F9, Mazars, Smart, ICAEW Modelling Code, Operis, or BPM.
- Experience of working in a commercial bids, deals, or transactions environment
- Strong technical financial modelling and due diligence within professional services
- Financial modelling of large-scale contracts, pricing schedules, and business cases
- Forward financial planning, costing and option / investment appraisals
- FP&A, budgeting, and forecasting experience
- Advanced Excel, ideally VBA
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As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.
Hours: 24 – 40 hours (3-5 days) per week
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 Pro-Rata Per Annum
Closing: 9th May 2025
Who we are
Wilmslow Youth is a charity serving young people and families in our local town through a variety of community initiatives and therapeutic services. We first opened our doors in 2016, and now, through our drop-in youth café, counselling services, workshops and support groups, we work with hundreds of young people and their families each year.
We work in close, collaborative, partnership with others in our area, including local churches, schools, NHS services, charities and community groups, and our mission is to build a vibrant community to which young people can belong and can effortlessly tap into timely and free support.
Who we’re looking for
We are looking for a dynamic, committed and innovative person who brings visionary leadership, creativity, energy and strong youth engagement skills to supporting young people’s development.
The post holder will develop and deliver a varied programme of activities and groups that help facilitate friendships, build community and offer positive life experiences. The role primarily involves overseeing and developing our youth café, including overseeing the fantastic volunteer workforce who support it. It also involves leading our community drop-in sessions for young people who are disengaged from school due to mental ill-health.
Secondarily, the successful applicant will support our wider work, such as our primary school transition project, which delivers small group and class work to over 300 year 6 students to aid their transition to secondary school. The successful applicant may also deliver some informal one-to-one mentoring support to students in the local high school.
We’re looking for a visionary, relationship-oriented person, who is drawn to people, empathic and authentic in their relationships. These qualities reflect who we are as an organisation: real, relational and responsive to our community.
It’s so important to us to find the right person for this role, so we’re open to offering it on a full or part-time basis, from 3 days up to 5 days per week. The role will require a minimum of working Wednesday, Thursday and Friday as standard, plus Friday evenings during school term time.
For more information on Wilmslow Youth and this role, such as key responsibilities, requirements and skills, please view the attached job description and application pack.
Why Join Us?
A supportive and friendly team who work together to provide the best possible care and support to young people in our area.
A chance to make a meaningful and significant difference in the lives of our young people and their families.
A welcoming, vibrant, and well-resourced environment.
Competitive salary and benefits package.
How to Apply:
If you are an enthusiastic, visionary leader with a passion for young people, we would love to hear from you.
Please click on apply and submit your CV and cover letter.
The closing date for applications is 9th May 2025.
Please note: Wilmslow Youth is committed to safer recruitment. Satisfactory references, evidence of a current and correct right to work in the UK and an enhanced DBS disclosure are all required before the successful applicant can take up the post.
Wilmslow Youth is a charity serving young people and families in our local town through a variety of community initiatives and therapeutic services. We first opened our doors in 2016, and now, through our drop-in youth café, counselling services, workshops and support groups, we work with hundreds of young people and their families each year.
We work in close, collaborative, partnership with others in our area, including local churches, schools, NHS services, charities and community groups, and our mission is to build a vibrant community to which young people can belong and can effortlessly tap into timely and free support.
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This is a unique opportunity to lead Tearfund’s Partnerships team at a time of bold ambition and global impact. With a vision to grow high-value income significantly in the years ahead, Tearfund is seeking an inspiring, strategic, and spiritually grounded leader to step into this pivotal role.
Tearfund is a Christian charity that partners with local churches and organisations in over 50 countries to tackle poverty and injustice. Their mission is clear: to see people freed from poverty, living transformed lives, and fulfilling their God-given potential. With over 50 years of experience, Tearfund responds to disasters, empowers communities, and challenges unjust systems – all through the local church.
As Director of Partnerships, you will lead a team of over 20 passionate fundraisers located across the UK and internationally. You’ll oversee relationships with high-value individuals, trusts, and foundations – both in the UK and globally – with an ambitious aim to drive unrestricted and restricted income to new heights. This is a role where your leadership will directly impact lives around the world.
We’re looking for a senior leader with proven success in high-value donor engagement, someone who thrives on building cross-cultural partnerships and managing complex, high-stakes fundraising strategies. You’ll bring deep expertise in strategic planning, a strong Christian faith, and a heart for relational fundraising that is as meaningful as it is measurable.
You’ll be responsible for guiding strategy, nurturing key external relationships, and fostering a team culture of excellence, growth, and spiritual depth. This is more than just a fundraising leadership role – it’s a ministry that calls for courage, compassion, and conviction.
For more information, please contact Adam Stacey, Managing Director, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Applications should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and a supporting statement outlining how you meet the requirements of the role – including the genuine occupational requirement to be a practising Christian.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion*, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law.
*Due to the nature of the work, there is an Occupational Requirement that the postholder is a practising Christian under the Equality Act 2010, Part 1, Schedule 9.
Location: Hybrid – remote with occasional in-person days at a UK Tearfund office
Closing date: Monday 28 April 2025
Interviews with Charisma: Must be completed by 3 May 2025
First stage interviews with Tearfund: 13, 14 or 15 May (online)
Final interviews: 21 May 2025 (in person)
This role focusses on raising funds for Bowel Research UKs medical research projects and work that focuses on patient and public involvement. Funds raised will be a mix of restricted project funding and unrestricted funds that can support the organisations core operations.
You will need to work closely with colleagues in Research and Patient & Public Involvement to ensure you have a strong understanding of current funding needs and research successes. You will take the lead on seeking out new prospects and nurturing existing relationships to significantly grow income. You will achieve this by researching sources of funding, devising individually tailored applications, maintaining excellent communications with existing and potential donor trusts and foundations, delivering an agreed income target as well as growing funding from these sources.
The role will include researching relevant opportunities, identifying the most appropriate projects, writing and submitting applications and ensuring excellent donor management, development and reporting. Trusts and Foundations income is a cornerstone of Bowel Research UKs charitable income each year and is responsible for around a third of fundraised income. The organisation has assessed the trusts' function recently, the outcome of which shows that there is scope to significantly grow this area of activity. Full support will be given to the Trust Fundraising Manager to enable this growth to happen.
You will be a motivated self-starter able to write, budget and communicate effectively. You will develop relationships with ease and feel able to positively influence colleagues at all levels of an organisation. The position requires someone with a positive attitude who is determined and resilient.
If you are someone who is or has operated at a senior trust fundraiser level, or someone who can demonstrate experience of developing a trust and grants pipeline, creating compelling applications and directly delivering income success, then this role might be for you.
Application notes
Please download the Candidate Info Pack provided for further information about the role, timelines and next steps.
To progress your application, please contact Jo to organise an informal screening call. Please note, we cannot shortlist candidates who have not had a screening call so please allow enough time to have a call before the closing date.
Closing date for applications: Midnight Wednesday 30th April
Interviews are expected to be held on Thursday 8th May (virtually)
Are you a charity leader with a passion for promoting and supporting breastfeeding across the UK?
A unique opportunity has arisen within a national breastfeeding charity to lead the organisation through an exciting new phase of development.
The Association of Breastfeeding Mothers (ABM) is looking for an inspiring and dynamic new chief executive in our first ever paid leadership role. This role will bring together trustees, staff and volunteers to build and develop the work of the charity in pursuit of our vision: to create an environment where women and families are supported to have a positive breastfeeding experience, and lactation is valued.
You will have significant experience in a leadership role within a charity or healthcare setting, and will lead on the implementation of our new organisational strategy. The CEO will provide both strategic leadership and operational management, and develop a sustainable income generation plan to secure the long-term future of the charity.
As the public face and spokesperson for the organisation, you will have excellent communication skills, along with the broader skills and experience needed to collaborate with a diverse and complex volunteer team.
The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to the ABM’s ethos and values and solid experience in a senior leadership role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Ambitious, professional, committed and friendly. That describes us. If it also describes you and you have a passion for corporate fundraising, then we’re keen to hear from you.
We have 600 volunteers supporting unrepresented litigants in the civil and family courts in England and Wales, helping over 50,000 times last year. At a time when legal support is increasingly limited, we have a vision that no one should have to go to court alone. To make this vision a reality we have a focused fundraising strategy to ensure the charity has the resources it needs and our corporate partnerships are key.
We’re looking for a Corporate Partnerships Manager (Maternity Cover) to join our team, to steward existing partnerships and grow new connections, especially with those in the legal sector. As well as running our Guardians’ network, you’ll arrange key supporter events and develop bespoke partnerships.
It’s a busy role and you’ll be supported by an assistant and a close working fundraising team. You’ll also be able to build on the firm foundations we already have in place.
We’re open to applications from experienced corporate fundraisers, as well as corporate fundraisers ready to step up into managing the corporate income streams.
Interviews will be held on the 14th May 2025
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Director of Partnerships and Engagement
We are looking for someone brilliant to join the senior leadership team as the Director of Partnerships and Engagement and lead on continuing to strengthen relationships as the Network grows.
Join a values-based organisation: passionate about young people and ambitious with the drive to create impact.
The role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and who loves working with others to build momentum and collaboration.
The organisation is an equal opportunities’ employer and welcomes applications from under-represented groups; in particular from Black, Asian, Mixed Race and other ethnically diverse individuals, people with disabilities, and members of LGBTQ+ communities. The dedicated Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Group, with support from the Senior Leadership Team, is actively promoting and advancing diversity and inclusion, ensuring a culture where everyone can be themselves and thrive.
Position: Director of Partnerships and Engagement
Location: Hybrid (two days a week in either the Bolton or London offices (based in White City) combined with home-working and travel across the Youth Zone Network as required)
Salary: £75,000 - £80,000
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week (flexible working available)
Benefits: Agile working with flexibility in working hours; 25 days annual leave (calculated pro-rata) rising to a maximum of 30 days; birthday leave, additional annual leave purchase scheme; company matched pension; company sick, maternity, paternity & adoption pay; Employee Assistance Programme, active and engaged networks to join (including Equity, Diversity & Inclusion) and access to Charity Worker discounts.
Closing Date: 9am, Monday 12 May 2025
First stage interviews (in-person): Monday 19 May 2025
Second stage interviews (in-person): Tuesday 3 June 2025
There will also be a short, values-based phone interview around the second stage.
About the Role
A crucial role in the Network, you will need excellent communication skills to hold honest and respectful relationships with Youth Zone CEOs, senior leaders, Chairs and Trustees across the country. You will be as comfortable challenging Youth Zones as a ‘critical friend’ as you are being creative, bringing fresh ideas and encouraging innovation to support changing priorities across the Network.
An experienced line manager, you will motivate and lead a multi-disciplinary team to be high performing in their support of Youth Zones, ensuring the focus is always to build capability in the Network. And, you will be supporting Youth Zones in achieving their own ambitions and targets for young people’s engagement, aligned with the collective aspirations in our Network DNA. This will include more effective ways to increase engagement with under-represented groups of young people, such as girls and young women.
About You
You will have experience of holding highly effective relationships with Boards, CEOs and senior leadership teams, with the ability to influence to achieve shared commitment and direction.
You will also have experience of:
• Managing multiple work streams/projects at one time and meet various, demanding deadlines
• Effective, multi-disciplinary team management
• Working strategically to maximise engagement and drive high performance
• Safeguarding, volunteering, systems and/or impact measurement
• Working at Board level and an understanding of excellent charity governance
To apply, please submit a CV and cover letter (of not more than two pages), explaining clearly why you are interested in the role, and answering ALL points as outlined on the role profile.
About the Organisation
A national charity that believes all young people should have the opportunity to discover their passion and their purpose that fund and build state-of-the-art, multimillion-pound youth centres called Youth Zones in the country’s most economically disadvantaged areas. We train the amazing people that run them and offer continuing support to Youth Zones nationwide through a national network of independent youth charities.
You are actively encouraged to submit anonymous applications; in practice this means removing your name and email address from your CV and cover letter. The HR Lead will have these details from your submission, but they will not be available to the selection panel when they are considering your application.
The charity is committed to the safeguarding of young people. In accordance with its Child Protection and Safeguarding procedures, this position requires a basic DBS check.
Other roles you may have experience of could include Engagement, Impact and Engagement, Community Engagement, Supporter Engagement, Director of Engagement, Director of Impact and Engagement, Director of Community Engagement, Director of Supporter Engagement.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation. #INDNFP