HR Assistant, Children Not Numbers (NGO providing medical aid and rehabilitation to children in Gaza)
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The escalating crisis in Gaza has left countless children in urgent need of medical attention, rehabilitation, and long-term support. Children Not Numbers is a grassroots NGO committed to the health, safety, education, and wellbeing of Gaza’s children.
Established in February 2024, Children Not Numbers has grown rapidly into an international team of more than 115, most of whom are volunteer paediatric medics representing more than 30 subspecialties. Working closely with staff on the ground in Gaza, their network reviews patient information, shares clinical insights, and helps coordinate medical evacuations and long-term care.
The work of Children Not Numbers includes:
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Emergency medical aid to sick and injured children in Gaza
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Medical evacuation to host countries equipped for urgent and complex cases – more than 230 children evacuated to date
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Rehabilitation and trauma support for children with lifelong injuries and extreme psychological trauma
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Maternal Support Programme, which has supported over 500 women across 1,100+ appointments
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Education and Empowerment Programme via their school in Gaza, currently supporting 300 children with academic and psychological support
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International advocacy, including engagement with the UN Human Rights Office, the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child, the European Commission, and the UK government
About the Role
Children Not Numbers is seeking a volunteer to contribute 8+ hours per week (worked flexibly), supporting the people who make this work possible.
This role is ideal for someone with professional HR experience who is keen to apply their expertise in a fast-moving organisation responding to a humanitarian emergency.
Key responsibilities include:
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Working closely with the HR Manager, you will providing general HR support across the volunteer lifecycle—from recruitment and onboarding to engagement and offboarding
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Helping maintain accurate and up-to-date volunteer records, ensuring everyone is supported throughout their time with Children Not Numbers
Who We’re Looking For
We welcome interest from individuals motivated by Children Not Numbers's work and values.
Essential:
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2+ years of recent employment in an HR role, which must be in the United Kingdom
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Knowledge of UK HR practices that suit a volunteer or charity-based context
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CIPD qualification or currently studying (or similar HR/employment law credentials)
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A solid understanding of confidentiality and data protection principles, including GDPR
Desirable:
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Experience supporting or managing volunteers
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Familiarity with remote or international teams
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Understanding of the charity sector and volunteer-led structures
Children Not Numbers are partnering with Laura Macnamara at QuarterFive for this role. Laura will be in touch with suitable applicants to arrange a call.
Please note that we may not be able to respond to all applications due to limited capacity. We’re very grateful to everyone who applies.
Please note: This role is only open to those recently employed in an HR role in the United Kingdom.
Please upload a copy of your most recent CV. There is no need to include a cover note, but please include anything you'd like us to be aware of or any questions. Thank you.
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