UK Operations Associate

Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 per annum

Hours: Full time, 40 hours per week (flexibility considered)

Contract: Permanent

Location: London (Farringdon)

Working pattern: Hybrid — typically three days in the office, with flexibility over time


Charity People is delighted to be partnering with Unbound Philanthropy to recruit for their next UK Operations Associate.

About the charity

Unbound Philanthropy is a US‑ and UK‑based foundation working towards a more just, welcoming society, with a particular focus on migration and immigration justice.

Through thoughtful, long‑term grantmaking and deep partnerships, Unbound supports organisations and movements that protect the rights of migrants and refugees, strengthen communities, and influence systems and policy for lasting change. In the UK, the foundation works closely with charities, funders and partners operating at both grassroots and national levels, distributing around £3m per year to organisations advancing social justice.

Unbound is widely respected for its values‑led, relational approach to philanthropy. The culture is collaborative, humane and high‑trust, with a strong emphasis on care, rigour and integrity. This is an organisation where people are trusted to do their best work, supported by experienced leaders who are deeply committed to the mission.

About the role

The UK Operations Associate is a senior, trusted operational role at the heart of Unbound Philanthropy’s UK work. This position ensures the smooth running of the London office and provides high‑quality administrative, coordination and grantmaking support to a small, busy team working across multiple entities and jurisdictions.

This role will suit someone who enjoys variety, takes pride in precision, and thrives in a fast‑moving, high‑trust environment. You will work closely with senior colleagues in the UK and US, supporting programmes, events, grant processes and governance activity, playing a quiet but vital role in enabling Unbound’s impact.

Key responsibilities

• Leading the day‑to‑day administration of the UK office, liaising with landlords, suppliers and IT support
• Coordinating diaries, meetings and complex scheduling for the UK programme team
• Managing the logistics of events, convenings and learning exchanges in the UK and internationally
• Providing administrative support to UK grantmaking, including contracts, payments, budgets and database updates
• Acting as a key point of contact for trustees, funders, partners and visiting colleagues
• Supporting governance processes, including meeting preparation, note‑taking and follow‑up
• Working flexibly across a range of practical and process‑driven tasks to keep the organisation running smoothly
  
  

Person specification

This role is particularly well suited to someone who:

• Has significant experience in senior administration, operations or executive support
• Is highly organised, calm under pressure and confident juggling competing priorities
• Brings excellent attention to detail and takes pride in delivering high‑quality, accurate work
• Is comfortable working with senior stakeholders, trustees and external partners
• Enjoys a role that blends focused, process‑driven work with fast‑paced coordination
• Is motivated by social justice values and aligned with Unbound Philanthropy’s mission
  
  

Experience working in the charity, non‑profit or foundation sector is essential.

Why this role?

This is a rare opportunity to join a highly regarded philanthropic organisation doing deeply meaningful work, in a role that is trusted, varied and genuinely valued. You will be part of a small, supportive team where your contribution directly enables impact — and where people are encouraged to stay, grow and build a long‑term role.

Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender 
identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with. 

Lead change through music. Shape young lives.

Chief Executive – AudioActive

Location: Sussex (Brighton & Worthing base, with regional travel)
Salary: c. £65,000
Contract: 4-5 days per week (0.8–1.0 FTE), permanent

About AudioActive

AudioActive is an ambitious youth music charity using creativity to transform young people’s lives. Working across Sussex, they support young people - particularly those facing disadvantage - to build confidence, find their voice and progress into education, employment and the creative industries.

With strong local roots and growing national recognition, AudioActive combine youth work, music culture and evidence-led practice to create lasting social impact.

The Opportunity

AudioActive are seeking a new Chief Executive to lead the organisation into its next phase of impact and growth.

Reporting to the Board, you will set strategic direction, strengthen financial sustainability and lead a values-driven organisation through a period of transition and opportunity. This is a high-impact role combining strategy, cultural leadership, external influence and hands-on organisational leadership.

What You’ll Do

• Set direction – lead and deliver a clear, ambitious strategy
• Lead people and culture – foster an inclusive, high-performing and youth-centred organisation
• Drive sustainability – develop income, partnerships and long-term resilience
• Champion safeguarding and inclusion – ensure young people remain safe, heard and at the heart of decisions
• Be our voice – represent AudioActive with funders, partners and across the sector
• Deliver impact – strengthen evidence, learning and outcomes for young people

About You

You are a values-led, emotionally intelligent leader with the credibility and judgement to lead a mission-driven organisation.

You will bring:

• Senior leadership experience with strategic and operational responsibility
• A track record of leading change, growth or organisational development
• Experience of fundraising, business development or income generation
• Strong financial and governance oversight
• The ability to build partnerships and influence at a senior level
• A deep commitment to young people, inclusion and safeguarding

A connection to music, youth or creative sectors is highly valued.

 Why Join

• Lead a respected, high-impact organisation at a pivotal moment
• Shape strategy and growth with real autonomy
• Work at the intersection of youth, culture and social change
• Make a tangible difference to young people’s lives

Recruitment Timeline:

To ensure equitable access to information and uphold AudioActive’s commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, the charity will be hosting a Q&A webinar in place of individual informal calls with the Chair/Outgoing CEO. We encourage all interested candidates to submit questions in advance, which will be addressed during the session. Please register your interest in attending this webinar on Tuesday 2^nd June 6-7pm and we will send you a link.

 Application Deadline: 5pm, Monday 15^th June 2026

First Interviews: w/c 6^th July 2026

Final Interviews: w/c 13^th July

How to Apply

Charity People Ltd is acting as a recruitment agency advisor to AudioActive on this appointment. Interested candidates are invited to submit a CV to seniorappointments@charitypeople.co.uk and request a candidate pack in the first instance. For an informal conversation about the role or if you have further questions prior to applying, please contact Fabrice Yala on 07563 030595 or Tiku van Houtem on 07926 129788 or send an email to seniorappointments@charitypeople.co.uk

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability, and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so we can help make the application process work for you.

Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.

Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment

Any offer of employment will be made subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and, where relevant, a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check in line with our Safer Recruitment Policy.

AudioActive operates within robust safeguarding standards and procedures. We are fully committed to creating a safe environment for the children, young people and communities we work with. As such, we carry out comprehensive checks on all potential new staff to deter individuals with harmful intentions and reduce the likelihood of unsafe practice.

All staff who work directly with children, young people, or have access to confidential information will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check. In line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, applicants are required to disclose any unspent criminal convictions. Certain roles, particularly those involving work with children and vulnerable people, are exempt from the Act and may require disclosure of all convictions, including those that are spent. This will be clearly outlined in the recruitment materials for such roles.

Business Support Manager

• Duration: Temporary for 6 months
• Pay: £16.48 - £23.08 per hour (equivalent to a full-time annual salary of £40,000 – £45,000 FTE)
• Hours: Full‑time (37.5 hours), with 4 days considered
• Location: Hybrid, 2-3 days per week in the London office
• Start: ASAP

Charity People is delighted to be partnering with a long‑established Armed Forces charity to recruit for their next Interim Business Support Manager (Operations & Governance).
This is a pivotal interim role supporting a charity that has recently undergone significant organisational change and is now operating as a grant‑making organisation. The postholder will work closely with the Charity Director to ensure strong governance, compliance and operational effectiveness during this transition period.

About the charity
The charity has been supporting serving and veteran members of the UK Armed Forces and their families for over a century, helping people access vital healthcare and wellbeing support. Following the sale of its hospital, the organisation is now focused on grant‑making, stewardship of assets, and ensuring the highest standards of charity governance.  

About the role

• Manage day‑to‑day business support, office and administrative operations
• Lead on governance administration, including Board and Committee support
• Prepare agendas, papers, minutes and action logs for trustee meetings
• Maintain statutory registers, governance records and compliance documentation
• Coordinate and manage outsourced providers (finance, HR, IT, marketing)
• Support HR administration, onboarding and staff records
• Assist with risk management, audits, policies and regulatory compliance
• Provide operational support to fundraising and grant‑making activity

About you
You will have:

• Proven experience in business support, operations or governance roles
• Strong understanding of charity governance and Charity Commission requirements
• Confident supporting senior leaders and Boards
• Highly organised, detail‑focused and able to prioritise effectively
• Comfortable working in small teams with high levels of responsibility
• Proactive, emotionally intelligent and resilient

How to apply:
Please send your CV as soon as possible. We are looking to move quickly with this role. The closing date is Friday 15^th May at 9:00 am.
There will be a one round interview process, which will be in-person, week commencing 18^th May.
We are looking for people who are available to start within the week.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability, and potential. Please let us know if you require any adjustments to ensure the application process works for you.

Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.

Administrative Officer

• Contract: Full‑time, 2‑year Fixed Term Contract
• Salary: £23,132 – £24,113 per annum (depending on experience)
• Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday (9am–5pm)
• Location: office-based, Newcastle upon Tyne
• Benefits: 28 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays; 6% employer pension contribution
• DBS: Enhanced DBS required
• Occupational requirement: This post is open to women only, exempt under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010
  
  

Charity People is delighted to be partnering with the Angelou Centre to recruit for their Administrative Officer.

This is a key role within a respected, Black‑led organisation supporting Black and racialised women and children affected by domestic abuse and other forms of Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG). The Administrative Officer will play a vital part in ensuring the smooth day‑to‑day running of the organisation, providing high‑quality administrative and operational support to staff, partners and visitors.

About the charity

For over 30 years, the Angelou Centre has stood alongside Black and racialised women and children in Newcastle. The organisation delivers trauma‑informed, culturally responsive services that support recovery from violence, abuse and discrimination, helping people rebuild safety, confidence and independence. The Centre is rooted in anti‑racist, Black feminist values and survivor‑centred practice.

About the role

The Administrative Officer is a central point of contact within the organisation and plays a crucial role in supporting staff, systems and services. This is a varied and hands‑on role, combining general administration, coordination, events support, data management and health and safety responsibilities.

You will be highly organised, proactive and comfortable working in a busy environment where confidentiality, compassion and attention to detail are essential.

Key responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Executive Director and senior staff
• Manage correspondence, filing systems and document preparation
• Coordinate diaries, meetings, travel and room bookings
• Prepare agendas, take minutes and follow up on actions
• Support the planning and delivery of internal and external events, including training and community events
• Maintain accurate databases, records and reports in line with UK GDPR
• Support health and safety processes, including risk assessments and record‑keeping
• Act as a welcoming point of contact for visitors, stakeholders and partner organisations
• Provide cover for reception when required and support wider operational needs
  
  

About you

You will bring:

• Experience in a similar administrative role, ideally within the charity or voluntary sector
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organisational and time‑management skills with the ability to juggle competing priorities
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Confidence handling sensitive and confidential information
• Experience supporting events, meetings or training delivery
• A proactive, ‘can‑do’ approach and the ability to work independently

Desirable experience includes:

• Supporting vulnerable people or working in safeguarding‑led environments
• Experience with CRMs or document management systems
• Health & safety or first aid knowledge (or willingness to train)
  
  

Values & Approach

• Commitment to The Angelou Centre’s vision, values, and black feminist ethos.
• Strong commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
• Empathy, patience, and cultural competence.
• Ability to motivate and empower women to build independence.
• ‘Can-do’ attitude with a proactive, solution-focused approach.
• Willingness to learn, take feedback, and develop professionally.
  
  

Representation, Lived Experience & Encouragement to Apply

The Angelou Centre recognises the value of lived experience, cultural understanding and representation in delivering effective, trusted services. We particularly welcome applications from women who feel a strong connection to the communities we support and who believe their background, perspective or lived experience would enhance our work.

We are also aware that Black and racialised women are often less likely to apply for roles unless they meet every listed requirement. If you are excited by this role but your experience does not align perfectly with every criterion, we strongly encourage you to apply. You may be exactly the person we are looking for.

How to apply

Please email your CV and a covering letter to Tatiana Ostara outlining how your experience and skills meet the requirements of the role.

Closing date for applications: Monday 18^th May at 9:00 am.

Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.

Executive Head of Education

Circa £90,000 | Full‑time (35 hours) | Hybrid – London (Clerkenwell)

Charity People is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) for a new Executive Head of Education, a pivotal executive‑level appointment at a time of cultural reset and strategic transformation.

With over 20,000 members across 74 countries, IBMS is the leading professional body for biomedical science. Education sits at the heart of its charitable mission, and this role will be critical in shaping the future of professional standards, qualifications, and accreditation both in the UK and internationally.

The Opportunity

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, the Executive Head of Education will provide strategic leadership across the Institute’s entire education portfolio, ensuring IBMS continues to be recognised as an authoritative standard setter and HCPC‑approved education provider.

This is a senior, hands‑on leadership role with responsibility for rebuilding trust, strengthening team culture, and leading a high‑performing, multidisciplinary Education Department through change. The postholder will work closely with the CEO, Council, trustees, committees and external stakeholders, influencing at the highest levels and playing a central role in the organisation’s executive leadership.

While IBMS is rooted in biomedical science, the organisation is intentionally open‑minded about background. This appointment is about leadership, credibility and strategic education expertise rather than narrow technical specialism.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership of the Education Department, including quality assurance, accreditation, qualifications, examinations and digital learning.
• Lead organisational and cultural change, setting clear direction and rebuilding confidence and engagement within the team.
• Act as senior lead for HCPC‑approved programmes, regulatory compliance, and UK and international degree accreditation.
• Advise the CEO, Council and committees on education strategy, regulation, policy and emerging sector developments.
• Work in close partnership with the Education & Professional Standards Committee to deliver strategy, standards and continuous improvement.
• Build strong relationships with academic institutions, regulators, professional bodies and other key stakeholders.
• Oversee education budgets and ensure robust governance, risk management and performance reporting.
• Represent IBMS externally as a credible and authoritative voice on education and professional standards.

Who We’re Looking For

IBMS is keen to hear from two broad but equally welcome groups of candidates:

You may be a senior Biomedical Scientist with significant leadership experience, deep understanding of education, training and accreditation, and the confidence to operate at executive level.

Or you may be a senior education leader from a life science, healthcare, medical or health‑related professional or membership organisation, royal college, regulator or education body, bringing transferable expertise, strong credibility and a sophisticated grasp of regulated professional education.

Essential Criteria

• Proven experience in senior leadership, with a strong track record of people management, cultural leadership and delivery through change.
• Significant experience of education, training, accreditation or quality assurance within a regulated or professional context.
• Credibility operating at executive and trustee level, with the ability to influence, advise and challenge constructively.
• Strong understanding of professional standards, regulation and governance in healthcare, life science or adjacent sectors.
• Experience of committee work and managing complex stakeholder environments.
• Strategic thinking combined with delivery focus, sound judgement and excellent communication skills.
• Experience of managing budgets and operating within organisational governance frameworks.

Desirable (but not essential)

• HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist.
• Direct experience of biomedical science, pathology or laboratory practice.
• Background in degree accreditation or higher education quality processes.

Why Apply?

This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of professional education within a respected, values‑led membership organisation whose work underpins patient care across the UK and beyond. You will join a committed executive team and have genuine influence over strategy, standards and culture during a critical period of change.

How to Apply

Recruitment is being managed exclusively by Charity People to ensure a fair, transparent and externally led process.
For a confidential conversation or to apply, please contact Charity People with a CV and supporting statement addressing the role’s leadership focus and your relevant experience.

Interview Dates:

First stage: 5^th June 2026

Final stage: 22^nd June 2026

Senior Fundraising Manager, Trusts & Statutory

National Literacy Trust
£50,000–£52,000
14-month maternity cover
Hybrid (London SW8, ~1 day/week)

Lead a high-performing team. Fund the change that lasts.
More than 7 million adults in the UK struggle to read or write at the level needed to navigate daily life. The National Literacy Trust is on the frontline of addressing that, and its trusts and statutory income is what makes everything possible.

We're looking for a Senior Fundraising Manager to lead a team of three, drive our grant-funding strategy, and manage a portfolio of high-value relationships, including with Arts Council England, during a 14-month maternity cover period. If you're a confident leader with a strong track record in trusts and statutory income, and you're ready to bring your expertise to one of the UK's most impactful charities, we'd love to hear from you.

What you'll be leading

• Implementing the trusts and statutory strategy in partnership with the Head of Trusts and Statutory Fundraising
• Managing a high-value portfolio of prospective and existing funders, including securing seven-figure grants
• Leading on Arts Council England funding; applications, compliance, relationships and future investment
• Line managing two Fundraising Managers and providing accountability for a Trusts and Statutory Executive
• Collaborating across the organisation to identify and develop new funding opportunities
• Ensuring all fundraising activity meets due diligence, regulatory and organisational requirements
• Representing the charity at senior level with funders and at sector events

About you
You'll be an experienced senior fundraiser who combines strategic thinking with hands-on delivery. You know what it takes to build and sustain six and seven-figure funder relationships, and you're equally comfortable leading a team and writing a compelling proposal. You're motivated by mission and by helping others reach their potential.

• Proven experience as a senior manager in a national charity
• Proven success securing and stewarding six-figure grants from trusts, foundations or statutory funders
• Experience driving fundraising strategies and managing budgets
• Outstanding written communication and proposal writing skills
• Strong leadership and line management capabilities
• A passion for education, social justice or literacy

Why this role, why now?
This is a 14-month maternity cover post, which means you'll be stepping into a well-established, high-performing team at a time when the organisation is growing. You'll have real scope to make your mark, support your team to exceed targets, and develop relationships that will have a lasting impact well beyond your contract.The National Literacy Trust offers 39 days' annual leave, an 8% employer pension, generous family leave, and a genuinely flexible hybrid working culture. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

Take the next step
If you’re as excited about this role as we are, please send your CV or profile to Philippa Randle at Charity People to start the conversation. If your experience aligns with the brief, we’ll be in touch with next steps on how to make your formal application.

Key dates
Closing: 9am, on Friday, 15^th of May
Interviews: w/c 18^th May

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability, and potential. Please inform us if you require any assistance or adjustment to help ensure the application process works for you.


Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.

Fundraising Manager, Trusts & Statutory

National Literacy Trust
£42,000–£44,000
Permanent
Hybrid (London SW8, ~1 day/week)

Change life stories. One grant at a time.

Literacy is not a given. For millions of children and young people growing up in disadvantaged communities across the UK, a lack of literacy skills shuts doors before they've had the chance to open them. The National Literacy Trust exists to change that and your fundraising will be at the heart of making it happen.

We're looking for a Fundraising Manager, Trusts & Statutory to join our Development team and grow our income from charitable trusts and foundations. You'll manage a portfolio of high-value funders, craft compelling proposals, and forge the kind of long-term relationships that sustain our work in 22 of the UK's most under-resourced communities.

What you'll be doing

• Building and managing a pipeline of five and six-figure trust and foundation grants
• Writing persuasive, evidence-rich funding applications and stewardship reports
• Developing deep, lasting relationships with funders at all levels, from programme officers to trustees
• Working in close collaboration with programme leads and the senior management team to align bids with our strategy
• Supporting and supervising a Trusts and Statutory Executive as a dotted-line report
• Contributing to income forecasting and budgeting for trustees
• Representing the charity at sector events and with external stakeholders

What we're looking for

• Significant experience securing and stewarding five and six-figure grants from charitable trusts and foundations
• Excellent written skills; you write proposals that inspire, not just inform
• Strong relationship management across a range of internal and external stakeholders
• Experience managing a funding pipeline with a CRM, and confident working to income targets
• Ability to juggle multiple deadlines without dropping quality
• A genuine commitment to social justice and the power of literacy

Why join us?
We are a rapidly growing organisation with 30 years' experience of changing lives through words. Our funders include the Arts Council, national government departments, and some of the UK's most respected foundations. You'll be joining a collaborative team where your work directly enables programmes in nurseries, schools, prisons and communities across the country.
We offer 39 days' annual leave (including bank holidays and Christmas closure), an 8% employer pension contribution, a flexible hybrid working policy, and a culture that genuinely values every member of the team. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Ready to make words matter?
If you’re as excited about this role as we are, please send your CV or profile to Philippa Randle at Charity People to start the conversation. If your experience aligns with the brief, we’ll be in touch with next steps on how to make your formal application.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability, and potential. Please inform us if you require any assistance or adjustment to help ensure the application process works for you.

Key dates
Closing: 9am, on Friday, 15^th of May
Interviews: w/c 18^th May


Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.

Charity People is delighted to be partnering with The Justice Together Initiative to recruit an Influencing and Grants Manager. 

The Justice Together Initiative was launched in 2020 with a decade-long vision that people who use the UK immigration system can access justice fairly and equally, enabling them to get on with their lives. It is a unique and ambitious collaboration of several funder partners who have pooled more than £15 million of new funding to strategically invest in legal advice, strengthen immigration sector organisations over the long term, and local and national influencing to support the lawful and fair functioning of immigration, nationality, and asylum processes. It is hosted by Justice Collaborations which is an independent charity and wholly owned subsidiary of LEF.

As Influencing and Grants Manager you will work with colleagues, funder partners, sector experts and directly affected communities to lead the implementation of Justice Together’s influencing strategy.

Primarily an influencing role, the postholder will also be responsible for managing a small number of influencing grants and will work closely with the Grants Manager and Grant Partner Community Manager to ensure that the process for grant renewals runs smoothly. 

Contract: Permanent position, offered on either a full-time (35 hours) or part-time (28 hours) per week basis
Salary: £45,000 per annum full-time salary (£36,000 pro rata for four days per week)
Location: Hybrid role between home and London office, with one day per week in the London office
Closing date for applications: 9am on Friday 15^th May
Interviews: First stage interviews will be held remotely week commencing 25^th May, with potential for second round interviews week commencing 1^st June

Justice Together has entered a new phase and is investing in influencing work to harness the organisation’s partnerships, expertise, information and connections, both as a funder collaboration but also alongside grant partners and directly affected communities. This coupled with a change in government presents new opportunities to influence change in the way immigration advice is funded and delivered, and the broader functioning of the immigration system and how people access justice.
This is an exciting role, which offers the opportunity to work with a wide variety of stakeholders to develop and implement Justice Together’s influencing strategy

Core responsibilities within the role will be as follows:

• Work with colleagues, funder partners, sector experts and directly affected communities to lead the implementation of Justice Together’s influencing strategy
• Lead the day-to-day delivery of Justice Together’s influencing work, identifying opportunities to shape policy, public debate and practice
• Build and maintain relationships with key external stakeholders including parliamentarians, policymakers, sector bodies, campaigners and funders
• Monitor political, policy and sector developments relevant to migration, racial justice, access to justice and the advice sector, and advise colleagues on emerging opportunities and risks
• Coordinate responses to consultations, policy developments, parliamentary opportunities and external calls for evidence
• Manage consultants or external specialists engaged to support influencing activity
• Convene and facilitate meetings, briefings and events with grant partners, funders and other stakeholders to support shared influencing priorities
• Work with colleagues and partners to capture learning from influencing activity and use this to strengthen future work
• Manage a small caseload of grants, building positive and constructive relationships with grant partners
• Work closely with the Grants Manager and colleagues on grant renewals, recommendations and decision-making processes including preparation of papers and summaries for the Grants Committee and other internal decision-making meetings
• Contribute to the ongoing development of Justice Together’s strategy, priorities and ways of working

We would love to see applications from candidates with the following skills and experience, and are interested in examples of your skills and experience from voluntary as well as paid work.

• Experience of delivering influencing, policy or campaigning work that has contributed to positive change
• Experience of building relationships with policymakers, funders, community organisations or other external stakeholders
• Experience of managing grants, partnerships, programmes or equivalent relationships
• Understanding of the UK migration, racial justice, legal aid or advice sectors (or comparable social justice fields)
• Experience of coordinating projects with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities
• Strong written communication skills, including drafting briefings, reports or external communications
• Commitment to Justice Together’s values and mission
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust across different groups
• Able to work collaboratively while also managing your own workload independently
• Good judgement, political awareness and sensitivity when handling relationships and external issues
• Organised, proactive and able to manage multiple priorities
• Willingness to learn, adapt and work in a fast-changing environment

We’re particularly interested to receive applications from candidates who have the below, although this is not essential: 

• Lived experience of the UK immigration system

If you’re interested in hearing more about this opportunity, please send your CV to Alice at Charity People in the first instance. Alice can be reached at alice@charitypeople.co.uk. 

Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with. 
In the same way, Justice Together is committed to making recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people, neurodiverse people or people with long-term health conditions. If you have any access requirements or would like us to do anything differently during the application, interview or assessment process, including providing information in an alternative format, please let Alice Wood know.   
As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee to interview all applicants with a disability (as defined in the Equality Act 2010) who meet the minimum requirements of the person specification.