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The Executive Officer to CEO leads the effective running of the CEO's office, providing strategic project management, coordination of leadership priorities, and hands-on delivery across strategy development, planning and governance. This is a pivotal role within War Child, sitting at the heart of the organisation's leadership and governance. Working closely with the CEO, Leadership Group, Chair and Board of Trustees, the Executive Officer to CEO plays a key role in enabling effective decision-making, organisational oversight and delivery of War Child's ambitions for children. Reporting to the CEO and acting as a trusted representative of their office, you will be an energetic, highly organised self-starter with the judgement and confidence to balance strategic coordination with high-quality executive support. The role combines project leadership, organisational planning and culture-focused initiatives with hands-on executive assistance. As Company Secretary, you will also support excellence in governance by ensuring War Child meets its statutory and regulatory obligations, including compliance and reporting to the Charity Commission, Companies House and the Fundraising Regulator. This is a hybrid role, with two days per week expected in the London office and up to three days per week working remotely. Occasional additional office attendance may be required to support meetings or key organisational activity. If you share our values and believe that children's lives should not be torn apart by war, we want to hear from you. Below are some of the experiences and qualities we're looking for. You can read the full job advert on our website. Experienced in providing high-level executive support at C-suite level, and in supporting a Board and/or charity governance processes, including the drafting of high-quality minutes, reports and formal papers. Possess strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the confidence and sensitivity to engage effectively with senior internal and external stakeholders, and to represent the CEO with professionalism, discretion and sound judgement. Exceptionally organised with the ability to manage competing priorities and produce high-quality outputs to tight deadlines. Experience of supporting or coordinating organisational strategy development, planning or review processes, or similar organisation-wide initiatives. Able to bring experience and learning from a range of dynamic projects, programmes or campaigns, applying best practice to improve ways of working and outcomes. Demonstrates strong end-to-end project management capability, with the ability to introduce clear, methodical and proportionate approaches that maximise efficiency and organisational impact. Comfortable working in a creative, fast-paced environment, with an interest in storytelling, communications and fundraising-led work. Highly resilient, with the ability to bring clarity, structure and momentum when working in ambiguous or evolving circumstances, and to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously. Highly proficient in Microsoft Office applications, with superb document, spreadsheet and presentation skills (including Word, Excel and PowerPoint / Canva). Able to exercise sound judgement in relation to competing priorities, making decisions and recommendations where solutions are not always obvious and initiative, discretion and prudence are required. What we can offer you At War Child, we genuinely value different ways of working. From day one, we're open to discussing flexible options, including hybrid working and flexible hours. Our goal is to support our employees to do their best work while ensuring we continue to deliver for children affected by conflict. Some of our benefits include: Flexible working culture and flexible public holidays 28 days annual leave (pro-rata), plus bank holidays, which increases by one day per year on your work anniversary, up to a maximum of 33 days. Pension - 5% employer contribution (increasing to 6% after one year's service), with minimum employee contribution. Health and wellbeing - employees may take advantage of a healthcare cash plan, a GP 24/7 helpline, cancer cover, and a range of wellbeing initiatives and training. All employees have access to free, confidential one-to-one wellbeing consultations with trained counsellors. This role offers an incredible opportunity to make a tangible difference at a time of unprecedented need. Join us in standing up for children affected by war and help create a future where no child's life is torn apart by conflict
The Executive Officer to CEO leads the effective running of the CEO's office, providing strategic project management, coordination of leadership priorities, and hands-on delivery across strategy development, planning and governance. This is a pivotal role within War Child, sitting at the heart of the organisation's leadership and governance. Working closely with the CEO, Leadership Group, Chair and Board of Trustees, the Executive Officer to CEO plays a key role in enabling effective decision-making, organisational oversight and delivery of War Child's ambitions for children. Reporting to the CEO and acting as a trusted representative of their office, you will be an energetic, highly organised self-starter with the judgement and confidence to balance strategic coordination with high-quality executive support. The role combines project leadership, organisational planning and culture-focused initiatives with hands-on executive assistance. As Company Secretary, you will also support excellence in governance by ensuring War Child meets its statutory and regulatory obligations, including compliance and reporting to the Charity Commission, Companies House and the Fundraising Regulator. This is a hybrid role, with two days per week expected in the London office and up to three days per week working remotely. Occasional additional office attendance may be required to support meetings or key organisational activity. If you share our values and believe that children's lives should not be torn apart by war, we want to hear from you. Below are some of the experiences and qualities we're looking for. You can read the full job advert on our website. Experienced in providing high-level executive support at C-suite level, and in supporting a Board and/or charity governance processes, including the drafting of high-quality minutes, reports and formal papers. Possess strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the confidence and sensitivity to engage effectively with senior internal and external stakeholders, and to represent the CEO with professionalism, discretion and sound judgement. Exceptionally organised with the ability to manage competing priorities and produce high-quality outputs to tight deadlines. Experience of supporting or coordinating organisational strategy development, planning or review processes, or similar organisation-wide initiatives. Able to bring experience and learning from a range of dynamic projects, programmes or campaigns, applying best practice to improve ways of working and outcomes. Demonstrates strong end-to-end project management capability, with the ability to introduce clear, methodical and proportionate approaches that maximise efficiency and organisational impact. Comfortable working in a creative, fast-paced environment, with an interest in storytelling, communications and fundraising-led work. Highly resilient, with the ability to bring clarity, structure and momentum when working in ambiguous or evolving circumstances, and to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously. Highly proficient in Microsoft Office applications, with superb document, spreadsheet and presentation skills (including Word, Excel and PowerPoint / Canva). Able to exercise sound judgement in relation to competing priorities, making decisions and recommendations where solutions are not always obvious and initiative, discretion and prudence are required. What we can offer you At War Child, we genuinely value different ways of working. From day one, we're open to discussing flexible options, including hybrid working and flexible hours. Our goal is to support our employees to do their best work while ensuring we continue to deliver for children affected by conflict. Some of our benefits include: Flexible working culture and flexible public holidays 28 days annual leave (pro-rata), plus bank holidays, which increases by one day per year on your work anniversary, up to a maximum of 33 days. Pension - 5% employer contribution (increasing to 6% after one year's service), with minimum employee contribution. Health and wellbeing - employees may take advantage of a healthcare cash plan, a GP 24/7 helpline, cancer cover, and a range of wellbeing initiatives and training. All employees have access to free, confidential one-to-one wellbeing consultations with trained counsellors. This role offers an incredible opportunity to make a tangible difference at a time of unprecedented need. Join us in standing up for children affected by war and help create a future where no child's life is torn apart by conflict
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Job title: Advocacy Lead Salary: circa £50,000 per annum (full time equivalent) Fixed term contract: 6 months Hours: this role is offered on a full-time basis (37.5 hours, 5 days per week), but we're also open to applications from candidates who would like to work part-time (4 days / 80%). Start date: We're hoping for someone who can join us as soon as possible, though we can offer some flexibility for the right candidate. If you're passionate about securing justice and protection for the world's most vulnerable children, thrive in political environment, and have the skills to build powerful advocacy movements, this is your opportunity to lead bold and impactful advocacy at War Child UK. As our Advocacy Lead, you'll play a key role in driving for children affected by conflict. This is an opportunity to be at the forefront of influencing the UK Government, ensuring that decision-makers take meaningful action to protect and support children globally affected by war and conflict. You'll lead War Child UK's political engagement, forging influential relationships with MPs, civil servants, think tanks and parliamentary groups, ensuring that children's voices are heard where it matters most. It's essential that you're skilled at building and managing long-term relationships with senior parliamentarians, influencing policymakers, and engaging government officials to drive meaningful policy change. With a strategic approach, you'll mobilise cross-party support, help shape public campaigns to mobilise public action and support and push for tangible action and increased resources for children in conflict zones. Working alongside a committed and high-performing team, you'll ensure that War Child UK's policy and advocacy priorities resonate across government, parliament, the media, social channels and the wider public. This role offers an incredible platform to make a tangible difference at a time of unprecedented need. Join us in standing up for children affected by war and help create a future where no child's life is torn apart by conflict. Below are some of the experiences and qualities we're looking for. You can read the full job advert on our website. A track record of delivering tangible outcomes in advocacy, public affairs, particularly within the UK Government and Parliament, ideally within an international development and/or humanitarian context. Demonstrable examples of building and managing long term relationships with senior parliamentarians and engaging and influencing policymakers, government officials, and other MPs to achieve policy change. A record of creating ambitious advocacy strategies that tangibly advance organisational objectives. Experience of successfully engaging with Parliamentarians from across the political spectrum to secure speeches in parliament, interventions, oral and written questions, EDMs, secure debates and other parliamentary procedures. Strong understanding of UK political systems, parliamentary processes, and key government departments (e.g., FCDO, Home Office, MOD). Demonstrated ability to build strategic relationships with civil society organisations, coalitions, and political stakeholders. Experience working on public campaigns to further advocacy objectives. What we can offer you At War Child, we genuinely value different ways of working. From day one, we're open to discussing flexible options, including hybrid working and flexible hours. Our goal is to support our employees to do their best work while ensuring we continue to deliver for children affected by conflict. Some of our benefits include: Flexible working culture and flexible public holidays 28 days annual leave (pro-rata), plus bank holidays, which increases by one day per year on your work anniversary, up to a maximum of 33 days. Pension - 5% employer contribution (increasing to 6% after one year's service), with minimum employee contribution. Health and wellbeing - employees may take advantage of a healthcare cash plan, a GP 24/7 helpline, cancer cover, and a range of wellbeing initiatives and training. All employees have access to free, confidential one-to-one wellbeing consultations with trained counsellors. This role offers an incredible opportunity to make a tangible difference at a time of unprecedented need. Join us in standing up for children affected by war and help create a future where no child's life is torn apart by conflict.
Job title: Advocacy Lead Salary: circa £50,000 per annum (full time equivalent) Fixed term contract: 6 months Hours: this role is offered on a full-time basis (37.5 hours, 5 days per week), but we're also open to applications from candidates who would like to work part-time (4 days / 80%). Start date: We're hoping for someone who can join us as soon as possible, though we can offer some flexibility for the right candidate. If you're passionate about securing justice and protection for the world's most vulnerable children, thrive in political environment, and have the skills to build powerful advocacy movements, this is your opportunity to lead bold and impactful advocacy at War Child UK. As our Advocacy Lead, you'll play a key role in driving for children affected by conflict. This is an opportunity to be at the forefront of influencing the UK Government, ensuring that decision-makers take meaningful action to protect and support children globally affected by war and conflict. You'll lead War Child UK's political engagement, forging influential relationships with MPs, civil servants, think tanks and parliamentary groups, ensuring that children's voices are heard where it matters most. It's essential that you're skilled at building and managing long-term relationships with senior parliamentarians, influencing policymakers, and engaging government officials to drive meaningful policy change. With a strategic approach, you'll mobilise cross-party support, help shape public campaigns to mobilise public action and support and push for tangible action and increased resources for children in conflict zones. Working alongside a committed and high-performing team, you'll ensure that War Child UK's policy and advocacy priorities resonate across government, parliament, the media, social channels and the wider public. This role offers an incredible platform to make a tangible difference at a time of unprecedented need. Join us in standing up for children affected by war and help create a future where no child's life is torn apart by conflict. Below are some of the experiences and qualities we're looking for. You can read the full job advert on our website. A track record of delivering tangible outcomes in advocacy, public affairs, particularly within the UK Government and Parliament, ideally within an international development and/or humanitarian context. Demonstrable examples of building and managing long term relationships with senior parliamentarians and engaging and influencing policymakers, government officials, and other MPs to achieve policy change. A record of creating ambitious advocacy strategies that tangibly advance organisational objectives. Experience of successfully engaging with Parliamentarians from across the political spectrum to secure speeches in parliament, interventions, oral and written questions, EDMs, secure debates and other parliamentary procedures. Strong understanding of UK political systems, parliamentary processes, and key government departments (e.g., FCDO, Home Office, MOD). Demonstrated ability to build strategic relationships with civil society organisations, coalitions, and political stakeholders. Experience working on public campaigns to further advocacy objectives. What we can offer you At War Child, we genuinely value different ways of working. From day one, we're open to discussing flexible options, including hybrid working and flexible hours. Our goal is to support our employees to do their best work while ensuring we continue to deliver for children affected by conflict. Some of our benefits include: Flexible working culture and flexible public holidays 28 days annual leave (pro-rata), plus bank holidays, which increases by one day per year on your work anniversary, up to a maximum of 33 days. Pension - 5% employer contribution (increasing to 6% after one year's service), with minimum employee contribution. Health and wellbeing - employees may take advantage of a healthcare cash plan, a GP 24/7 helpline, cancer cover, and a range of wellbeing initiatives and training. All employees have access to free, confidential one-to-one wellbeing consultations with trained counsellors. This role offers an incredible opportunity to make a tangible difference at a time of unprecedented need. Join us in standing up for children affected by war and help create a future where no child's life is torn apart by conflict.
