Posted on: Wednesday 7 January 2026

Belton

We are two villages located in the beautiful setting of the Norfolk broads and situated in a popular holiday destination, part of the Borough of Great Yarmouth.

We have a wide range of amenities in the local area, including a village primary school, secondary schools within easy reach and a local hospital only a few miles away. We have excellent transport links to Norwich, our cathedral city, and the surrounding areas.

Our priorities are:

• Growing vibrant, thriving congregations
• Strengthening community connections
• Deepening discipleship and prayer life
• Nurturing and supporting all ages

We are looking for a Rector who is

• an inspiration to others through a vibrant, growing faith
• a passionate evangelist with a vision for church growth
• a God-centred, Spirit-led leader and a clear and compelling communicator
• deeply committed to community and a compassionate shepherd
• a dynamic worship leader for both traditional and contemporary settings

To apply, please download and complete the application form and confidential declaration form and return them to Graham Cossey by email (graham.cossey@dioceseofnorwich.org), with original signatures please.

For an informal conversation about this post, please contact The Rt Revd Ian Bishop, Bishop of Thetford on 07715 102519 or email bishop.thetford@dioceseofnorwich.org 

Closing date: 11:59 pm Monday 26 January 2026

Interviews: Friday 13 February 2026

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• Application Deadline, 23.59 pm UK time on:25 January 2026
• LocationAbuja, Nigeria
• Type:Internship
• No of weekly working hours:40
• Salary:3,000,000 Nigerian Naira

JOB TITLE: Intern AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL ENTITY: Amnesty Nigeria Section LOCATION: Abuja

JOB SUMMARY:The internship program is designed to provide immersive, practical experience across three key tracks that contribute to the mission of Amnesty International Nigeria, providing multi-disciplinary support in the design, implementation, and monitoring of human rights programmes, facilitate rigorous financial stewardship through accurate transaction documentation and submission of filings and deliver cross-functional assistance in organizational visibility and day-to-day administrative functions.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Monitor human rights developments including decisions by national, regional and international human rights bodies in Nigeria.
• Support in the development, organisation and implementation of campaigning, communication, human rights education and growth activities by searching for and collating relevant information, developing short notes or briefings and documenting materials in a systematic manner for easy retrieval.
• Support daily entry of financial transactions on payment vouchers, maintaining priority Class, Project, and regulatory deduction
• Assist in the preparing payment vouchers and reconciling Income & Expenditure statements with bank records
• Assist in drafting social media posts, press releases, and monthly newsletter updates regarding Amnesty Nigeria's activities
• Track local and international news daily for information on human rights, rule of law, or democracy in Nigeria.

SKILLS, ATTRIBUTES AND EXPERIENCE

• A bachelor's degree in a relevant field or relevant professional qualifications. Degrees in social sciences or international relations, law would be an advantage.
• A master's degree is a plus;
• Demonstrated interest in human rights, e.g. through previous work, membership of an organization, involvement in advocacy of human rights, etc
• Good interpersonal skills, a helpful and personable attitude;
• Good oral and written communication skills in English; other relevant local Nigerian languages or additional foreign languages desirable;
• Ability to work under pressure, manage conflicting demands, multi task and work to deadlines to achieve results;
• Able to work in a manner that is consistent with the organisation's core behaviours and competencies.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and a willingness to learn cloud-based systems like QBO would be an advantage
• Good understanding and use of social media e.g. Facebook, Twitter

Please see the JD for a full list of duties.

EQUALITY STATEMENT
Equality and diversity are at the core of our values and staff are expected to work collectively and individually to promote a constructive and sensitive approach to others from a variety of backgrounds, where the work of others is valued and respected.

CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Public or other activity, affiliation to or support for any group or organization, personal association or other factor which may generate a real or perceived conflict of interest with Amnesty International Nigeria principles (specifically independence and impartiality), or raise a security concern, or otherwise prevent the candidate from carrying out key functions of the specific post and would therefore disqualify the candidate from being appointed.

Amnesty International Nigeriaoffers a competitive Internship scheme that offers an opportunity to contribute to important human rights work while developing knowledge and professional skills in the role. A great emphasis is placed on research and developing this capability. The scheme is designed to support the career development of future leaders in the human rights field. Internships are fixed for a certain contracted period and cannot exceed 1 year. There are no guarantees of employment at the end of the internship.

Please note - Amnesty International do not provide interview or job related training prior to interview, and do not engage with any external suppliers to do so. If you receive communication from anyone claiming to work on Amnesty's behalf this is likely to be a scam and should be reported or ignored.

Role profile
Development Worker

Location:

Edinburgh, Midlothian or Scottish
Borders (with some hybrid work
possible, some travel required)

Hours:

36.25 hrs

This role is subject to a Protecting Vulnerable Groups
(PVG) Disclosure

Find out more about working at Health in Mind on the
careers section of our website.

About us
Health in Mind is one of Scotland's best-known and trusted mental health charities. Since 1982,
we have evolved in response to need and now promote positive mental health and wellbeing in
local communities across Scotland.

Our vision

Our purpose

Everyone in Scotland has
positive mental health and
wellbeing, and can access
high-quality support if, when
and how they need it.

Through our unique pathway of support,
collaborations, campaigns, and resources,
we build hope, resilience and
understanding of mental health and
wellbeing. We bring this to life by:

• Living our Values
• Focusing on Communities
• Being knowledgeable and expert
• Having national reach

Our approach to support

People tell us what we do is special and
unique- it is the 'Health in Mind way'. This
is summed up by our approach to support:
• People at the heart of all we do
• Trauma skilled and informed
• Support when and how people need it
• Curious, proactive and flexible
• Community focused and collaborative
• Accessible to all
• Peer engagement and support
• Upholding human rights.

Our values

Our values are at the core of everything we do.

We help people when they need it,
walking with them and sharing
hope along the way. When people
are feeling low and finding things
difficult the skilled staff within
Health in Mind help them to find
hope and remind them change is
possible.

- Team Leader

The Team

Team Structure

This role sits within the Support and Service Delivery
organisational pillar.

Engagement Pathways Team
The Engagement Pathways Team have a pivotal role in
ensuring that people get to the most suitable mental
health service for them. In this role, you will support
people through their enquiry. This team ensures that initial
conversations, including risk assessments and outcome
measures are completed with the supported person to
ensure suitability ahead of them beginning with a service.

Development Worker
Our development workers have a comprehensive
knowledge of our services and others available in
communities. You will work in a collaborative way with
supported people and support teams to ensure people
have positive experiences with Health in Mind.

Our Services
We offer a range of services in Health in Mind across our
services in Edinburgh, the Lothians and the Scottish
Borders. Including psychoeducational courses, groups,
peer support, guided self-help, counselling and one-to-
one mental health support.

Head of Services

Senior Services
Manager (South)

Engagement
Pathways Team-
Development
Worker

Senior Services
Manager (North)

Midlothian
Services

Scottish Borders
Services

Edinburgh
Community
Mental Health
Service

Counselling
Services

Trauma Support

Being part of Health in Mind has helped me
through  some difficult times in my recovery. A
service I'm most  grateful to have had or life could
have been very different.

Person accessing Midlothian Community Mental
Health  and Wellbeing Services

Role Profile

Role Focus
• I am responsible for enquiries, initial conversations, baseline outcome measures, risk assessments
and reviews within my area. Ensuring that people get to the right service to improve their mental
health and wellbeing, and realise their potential, in line with their hopes and goals.

• I am community focused and work collaboratively, with curiosity, and flexibility.
• I respond to the needs of the community and people I work with. I ensure an enabling approach is
adopted, drawing on individuals’ personal assets and support networks together with community
resources.

• I build and maintain comprehensive knowledge of community groups and services to connect

people with the most appropriate support through local knowledge

• I develop creative and innovative ways to reach out to those most isolated and vulnerable within

their community

• I value and encourage insights and the expertise of lived experience, using my own experience

where appropriate.

• I am accountable for demonstrating the quality and effectiveness of my work and providing accurate
and timely information into organisational systems and producing reports based on my area of work.

• My approach is compassionate, and trauma informed; putting people at the heart of all I do,

ensuring support is offered when and how people need it and is accessible to all.

Relationships
•

I proactively build positive, respectful relationships with
my team, colleagues, external stakeholders and the
wider community. I understand this is at the heart of my
effectiveness in this role.​

• Within my relationships I work with integrity and am

open, and inclusive, and I contribute to any discussions
in a respectful, ...

Lancaster District Food Justice Partnership

Development Worker

Job Description

Location: Hybrid working between LDFJP and Citizens Advice North

        Lancashire offices, and out in the community

1.  Reporting to: Community Advice Team Leader

2.  Reporting to the LDFJP Development Worker: N/A

3.  Contract Duration: 12 months fixed term

4.  Hours: 21 hours per week (can be worked flexibly where needed)

 Evening and weekend work may be required within the 21 hours per week

5.  Salary: £27,292 FTE (£16,375 actual)

6.  Holidays: 40 days per annum FTE inclusive of bank holidays and Christmas

shutdown (24 days per annum actual)

7.  Main Purpose of the Job:

The Development Worker will oversee work that meets the Lancaster District Food

Justice Partnership (LDFJP)’s charitable aims and future action plans. You will have a

passion for engaging with communities around food insecurity and issues of

poverty. You will have excellent organisational skills, the ability to work with a range

of people, work well in a team and use your own initiative. Experience of planning

and delivering community-based projects is essential for this post.

The overall aims are:

a.

Increase involvement in decision making around anti-poverty work and food

insecurity, by people with direct lived experience

b.  Increase recognition of the social value of food

c.

Increase learning and development opportunities for those directly affected

by food insecurity to share their experiences, skills and knowledge

d.  To further the LDFJP’s charitable aims and develop an action plan in line with

these

e.  To encourage and support increased engagement and participation from the

Lancaster District’s network of food support organisations, maintaining great

communication and partnership working

f.  Work with wider funding networks to ensure future sustainability of this role

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Specific Responsibilities

●  Work with LDFJP members, and the wider FoodFutures network, to further the

charitable aims of LDFJP, ensuring member organisations are sharing
information and working in a collaborative way

●  Consult and engage with relevant communities and partners to ensure

co-development of solutions that appropriately meet the needs of our target
audiences

●  Specific support of LDFJP food club network. This includes organising,
facilitating and chairing monthly meetings with the LDFJP’s food clubs,
regularly visiting food clubs when needed, liaising with FareShare and
Lancaster City Council regarding distribution of HSF (Household Support
Fund)

●  Work with partners to maintain and develop appropriate monitoring and

evaluation and complete data collection. Ensure appropriate measures are
taken to record impact

●  Promote improved understanding of broader support available to

communities

●  Research possible training opportunities for staff, volunteers and

communities

●  Work with partners to identify gaps in provision and development

opportunities and support with funding applications where necessary in
completing actions

●  Pursue LDFJP priority issues and specific objectives including resource

development, referral pathways and public information

●  Be the active link between the LDFJP and the wider FoodFutures network and
report back to the LDFJP Core Group meetings as necessary (this includes
attending monthly Heart Group meetings and Quarterly FF Partnership
meetings)

●  Attend and serve as note-taker (until another is identified) for all bi-monthly

online/ in-person LDFJP meetings

●  Attend and report directly to LDFJP trustee meetings (these may co-exist

alongside bimonthly LDFJP meetings.)

●  Link in with work being done as part of the Lancashire-wide food support

network

●  Promote the LDFJP’s values, vision and activities using press, marketing, and

social media

●  Link in with work being done as part of the Lancashire-wide food support

network including FoodFutures

●  Promote the LDFJP’s values, vision and activities using press, marketing, social

media and FoodFutures website

●  Embed and progress the Food Ladders Approach and Food Circles

approaches. Supporting groups to access land for growing, community
kitchens and composting sites to increase movement to rung three and
overall sustainability

General Responsibilities

●  To engage with and contribute to your own training and continual

professional development

●  To take responsibility for your own health and safety and that of others in line
with LDFJP and Citizens Advice North Lancashire's Health & Safety policies
●  To take responsibility in safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable

adults in line with the LDFJP and Citizens Advice North Lancashire's
Safeguarding policies

●  To work under the Service Level Agreement between LDFJP and Citizens
Advice North Lancashire. You will be employed by Citizens Advice North
Lancashire but the role is to develop and work with LDFJP and their aims and
objective...

Deputy Home Manager - Nursing

ABOUT THE ROLE

Are you a passionate Deputy Home Manager, with an active NMC pin, motivated and driven to make a difference?

Can you combine your exceptional care skills with the commercial acumen needed to manage occupancy levels, care standards and your team in the home?

As Deputy Home Manager, Nursing, you’ll support the Home Manager with the management of the Home. Specifically, you’ll be responsible for rota planning, employee recruitment and both induction and mandatory training, ensuring that the clinical needs of our residents are recognised, assessed and met where possible. You’ll also monitor and manage individual employee performance to ensure standards are upheld, addressing any issues as they arise through the appropriate channels.

In return we’ll provide opportunities for career development and training to support your personal growth, all delivered in a nurturing, engaging and rewarding environment.

Lewin House is a modern and spacious care home with 70 individual rooms positioned across four wings and plenty of otherfacilities. Our nursing home in Aylesbury was designed for the effective delivery of nursing care, with a specialist nursing unit located in each wing. There is plenty of communal and outdoor space, so everyone can get involved in the varied and stimulating programme of activities on offer. To make our residents feel at home,personal itemscan be brought along and added to individual rooms.

ABOUT YOU

You’ll have a Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (or equivalent) and be willing to work towards Level 4 or 5. In addition, you’ll have experience in a senior or team leader nursing role within elderly care with an active NMC PIN.

You’ll have previous management experience in a multi-disciplinary care setting with a willingness to roll your sleeves up and work as a proactive team member, together with some marketing and finance experience to help grow occupancy and manage costs. Alongside this, you’ll have excellent communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively and will be committed to promoting and developing the highest standards of care.

AND IN RETURN

The Trust is a great place to work; we’ve been providing care for almost 1,000 years and we’re currently the second largest not-for-profit provider in the UK. Not-for-profit means that we reinvest every penny we make into our residents, colleagues and the care homes we live and work in. Therefore, we offer a great range of benefits, including a competitive salary.

Here are some of the other benefits you’ll enjoy as a valued member of our team:

• 30 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
• A Company pension
• Life assurance
• Fully funded renewal of your NMC PIN
• Payment of Tier 2 visa application fee for eligible nurses
• Free uniform
• Free DBS
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Blue Light Card and “My Rewards” programme, offering you discounts on shopping, days out, restaurants and much more

If you think you have the right skills and attitude to deliver the highest quality of care for our residents as a Deputy Home Manager, Nursing, within our care homes, then you could be next to join us. So, apply and get your career started with us today.

#homemanagers

Clinical Study Manager

• locations
• Stratford (2 Redman Place)
• Home Based - England (35 Hour Weekly Max)

• time type
• Full time

• posted on
• Posted Today

• time left to apply
• End Date: February 2, 2026 (10 days left to apply)

• job requisition id
• R032586

Clinical Study Manager 

£50,000 - £55,000 plus benefits 

Reports to: Senior Research Manager Directorate: Research & Innovation Contract: 24 month fixed-term contract Hours: Full time 35 hours per week (Flexible working requests including 4-day weeks OR compressed hours will be considered) 

Location: Stratford, London Office-based with high flexibility (1-2 days per week in the office) We’re happy to offer home-based contracts through our flexible working policy. While this role does involve occasional travel—typically 4 to 6 times a year within the London area—please note that travel expenses are not covered. We aim to keep travel minimal and purposeful, ensuring it adds real value to your work and team collaboration. 

Please note: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship. 

Closing date: 1 February 2026 23:55 Recruitment process: Screening call followed by competency-based interview. Interview date: Interviews will be held mid to late February

At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer. 

Cancer Research UK are looking for a Clinical Study Manager to join our Center for Drug Development (CDD), leading the multidisciplinary clinical study teams to ensure all clinical trial deliverables are met. This is a 2-year contract to support our growing portfolio.

The CDD is the world's only charity-funded drug development facility. Our pioneering research is driven purely by the goal to see scientific breakthroughs bring benefits to patients sooner. CDD is the sponsor of early phase and precision medicine clinical trials in oncology agents. Our broad portfolio rivals that of a medium-sized pharmaceutical company, spanning antibodies, cell therapies, vaccines, drug conjugates and small molecules, making this an interesting and dynamic area to work in.

You might be a Clinical Study Manager /Trial Manager or Clinical Trial Project Manager, with experience working on Oncology trials (ideally early phase but not essential). You might have experience within the NHS, Pharma, Biotech or come from an academic background. Whatever the sector, if you can demonstrate relevant skills in managing clinical trials we would love to hear from you.

This is an opportunity to work as part of a multidisciplinary project team in a well-structured process driven environment. You’ll have the opportunity to be involved in various stages of clinical trials from set up , recruitment through to closedown.

What will I be doing? 

• Ensure all trial deliverables are met according to timelines, budget, operational best practices and compliance with Cancer Research UK SOPs, policies, the EU Directive and ICH GCP guidelines

• To define and agree the study timelines and milestones in conjunction with the study team for their inclusion into the overall project plan

• To write and drive the preparation and review of the clinical study protocol and other study essential documents, according to the relevant SOPs

• To identify and assess potential trial sites with relevant members of the study team and decide on suitable sites for the study. To negotiate agreements with NHS trusts, including the negotiation of clinical trial costs

• To chair and facilitate study meetings with the internal teams, investigators and other key stakeholders and actively manage team actions, track study progress, and regularly communicate study progress to study team, Project Leader, Senior Research Manager and others as appropriate.

• To interact with Investigator sites and the study team to ensure excellence of study conduct, reviewing site performance, protocol deviations, and maintaining awareness of issues raised

• To liaise with the Medical Writing team for the delivery of the clinical study reports

  ...

Breckenbrough Woodand Centre – Alternative Provision Teacher (Full time)

Start Date:

April 2026

Pay:   MPS + SEN Allowance (£2787 p.a.)

Are you motivated to work in a provision that really is more than a school where the vision is to improve the
quality of life for all students? Are you enthused by the prospect of supporting an ethos where the holistic needs
of every student are prioritised and where we strive to see the good in everyone?

We are looking for enthusiastic and highly skilled applicants with experience of either special, mainstream or
alternative provision settings, with the ability to deliver high calibre learning experiences in our brand new
satellite provision. This post will be based full time at Breckenbrough Woodland Centre, Skutterskelfe, TS15 0JR.

Breckenbrough School caters for boys aged 9 to 19, who are primarily diagnosed with Autism, PDA, ADHD, and other
complex needs. As a school with a Quaker ethos, we pride ourselves on our shared values of equality, respect,
tolerance, honesty, forgiveness, and conflict resolution, as we strive to attain the best outcomes possible for all our
students.

Breckenbrough Woodland Centre will provide alternative provision for both Breckenbrough and non-Breckenbrough
students, within a safe, nurturing, inclusive and inspiring woodland-based learning environment. The aim of the
provision is to achieve positive engagement in education, development of wider employability skills and positive and
sustainable progression pathways.

 If you have a genuine love of learning and an appreciation of how a nurturing and caring environment can support
all children to grow into happy, healthy, and successful individuals, you will make a great addition to our team.

Breckenbrough Woodland Centre is the right school for you if:

•  You are committed to putting the individual needs of the students first
•  You are prepared to work flexibly in a vibrant, caring, and supportive environment, with students who really

appreciate the work that staff do

•  You can deliver challenging and highly engaging learning experiences and are driven to maintain our

outstanding outcomes for all students

•  You enjoy working with a positive and established staff team
•  You have a knowledge of successful strategies and/or the motivation to develop these in meeting the needs

of young people with Autism or other complex needs including trauma, school avoidance.

•  You have an understanding of barriers to learning and have a drive to support young people in overcoming

them

In return, we will offer you:

•  An incredibly happy working environment with a staff team who are extremely supportive
•  A leadership team who are hands-on and accessible every single day
•  Continuous CPD and opportunities for professional and personal growth
•  An exceptional ethos of care for students, staff, and families
•  Pay parity offered for similar position and responsibilities
•  An offer to join Teacher Pension Scheme with employers' contribution
•  Complimentary refreshments throughout the day
•  Cycle to work and Tech schemes
•  38 week term dates

Breckenbrough Woodand Centre – Alternative Provision Teacher (Full time)

Breckenbrough School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and
vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to
satisfactory references, occupational health assessments, vetting and enhanced DBS check. The school has an
induction programme and a genuine ongoing commitment of staff professional development. A 12-month
probationary period will apply.

For an application pack please visit the jobs section of our website www.breckenbrough.org.uk

Closing date for applications: Noon on Wednesday 10th December.  Interviews: Monday 15th December.

Please note – Interview day will be both at Breckenbrough School, Sandhutton and then Woodland Centre,
Skutterskelfe.

Volunteer Befriender

Volunteer Befriender    

Do you have a minimum of 2 hours per week to support people with disabilities to live their best lives?

We are looking to appoint a team of volunteer befrienders to join our Lanarkshire Houses Services, based in Carluke & Lanark.

You’ll support adults with complex disabilities in a homely care setting where independence and individuality are truly valued.

Our customers live in their own self-contained spaces—some alone, others with flatmates.

Our services are customer-led, based on their individual needs and planned outcomes, meaning we need to have staff & volunteers on hand with a variety of skills & availability to meet their needs.

Our customers enjoy many activities on site and in the wider community and our volunteers play an integral part in our customers’ wellbeing and social inclusion.

What’s involved?

• Arts and crafts

• Gardening

• Chair exercises

• Board game groups (playing cards or dominoes)

• Baking and smoothie making

• Beauty treatments (painting nails/hair styling)

• Building bonds, chatting and sharing conversations

• Quizzes, music, relaxation and story telling

What skills do you need?

• Active listening skills

• Positive, friendly can-do attitude

• Patience

• Reliability and good timekeeping

• Being open and honest

Location: Between our two service locations of Windmill Gardens, Carluke (ML8 4EZ) and Dovecot Lane, Lanark (ML11 7PX) 

We need volunteers at varying days and times throughout the week. To discuss your availability apply now or contact Lesley.Kelly@capability.scot for an informal chat.   

If you are looking to keep busy, give back to the community or gain some valuable experience in social care, then this is the role for you.

How to apply  

Click apply now and follow the instructions, someone will be in touch to have you complete our volunteer application form.

If you are shortlisted for an informal interview, we will contact you within three weeks to arrange this.

If you are successful, we will conduct reference and Disclosure PVG checks in line with company policy and SSSC/CI safer recruitment guidelines (Cost met by us).

Full training and support is provided.

Volunteer Befriender

How to apply

To apply for this position, simply upload your covering letter and CV below. Please supply these as either a PDF or Word doc.

Consultant -Policy and Advocacy Advisor

Description

Project/Consultancy Title: Policy and Advocacy Advisor 

Project Location(s): Sudan, Kenya or similar time zone 

Language: English and Arabic

Duration: five months (May go beyond May 2026 subject to available funding). 

Background: 

Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible. In disaster, in hardship, in more than 40 countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutions into action — helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within, now, and for the future. 

Purpose / Project Description: 

Mercy Corps’ Sudan crisis response seeks to meet the humanitarian needs of vulnerable Sudanese and other conflict-affected people across the country.  Mercy Corps Sudan is recognized as a leader in market systems, agricultural, and food security and building on this experience, the MC Sudan humanitarian program will layer in resilience and other program activities where appropriate and feasible to do so.  Assistance is delivered with a focus on needs, in partnership with local actors and civil society.  

Consultant Objectives: 

The Sudan Policy & Advocacy (PA) Advisor will lead efforts, in collaboration with the Sudan country team members, and the Global Policy and Advocacy (GPA) team, to ensure effective policies and practices are implemented by local, regional and international actors to allow for an adequate, effective, and principled humanitarian and resilience response in Sudan.  

The Sudan PA Advisor will lead on achieving the policy and advocacy objectives that align with the Mercy Corps Sudan country strategy and related country advocacy strategy. They will work closely with field teams and different internal Mercy Corps departments including program, communications, partnerships, and Crisis Analysis – Sudan teams to utilize all available resources and data to provide evidence to enhance Mercy Corps’ policy and advocacy objectives. The Sudan PA advisor will also work closely with relevant country team members to build and/or strengthen their advocacy capacity, ensuring they have the skills, knowledge and confidence to lead advocacy activities.  

The Sudan PA Advisor will write policy-relevant documents - including talking points, statements, and policy briefs - for use by the Mercy Corps Sudan team as well as regional and global teams during advocacy engagements on Sudan. The Sudan PA Advisor will also work closely with the global P&A team to provide key messages and help respond to questions/requests about the situation in Sudan, our programs and recommendations on certain issues, to prepare global colleagues for relevant Sudan-related meetings and engagements. The Sudan PA Advisor will represent Mercy Corps Sudan in relevant fora including the Sudan INGO Forum Advocacy Working Group, supporting collective advocacy efforts in line with the Mercy Corps Sudan Advocacy Strategy.  

Consultant Activities: 

The Consultant will: 

• Update the Mercy Corps Sudan Advocacy Strategy and Key Advocacy Messages based on current context analysis, priorities and recommendations, in close consultation with relevant team members, and keep the Advocacy Calendar and Sudan Contact Database up to date.

• Ensure the Advocacy Strategy is implemented and reviewed bi-annually, drawing on Mercy Corps’ experience and program expertise.

• Proactively coordinate with relevant Mercy Corps Sudan team members including DoPs, program and PAQ managers, communications and Crisis Analysis-Sudan to enhance linkages between PA and other teams.

• In line with objectives and indicators identified in the Sudan Advocacy Strategy and collective advocacy strategies and efforts by the different fora, collect information from Mercy Corps’ programs to use for policy and advocacy purposes to ensure Mercy Corps’ advocacy is informed by field-based evidence.

• Attend Sudan-related events/webinars etc. and share notes with CD, DoP and others.

• Closely monitor policy issues, access and security, regional politics, humanitarian coordination and other issues that may impact the humanitarian situation and response in Sudan, and prepare Mercy Corps positions as determined fit by the Country Director.

• Ensure that team members in the country are on message with our advocacy key messages and/or particular positions and support senior management engagements with donors on policy and strategic issues for Sudan’s response

• Establish relationships with other humanitarian actors and st...

M&E Technician

Job Description

About the Trust 

We're one of the UK’s biggest charities and we care for 2,000 miles of canals, rivers, docks and reservoirs because we believe life is better by water. We're looking for people who support our cause and want to make a difference for future generations. Could this be you?  

Along with our waterways we also manage museums, archives and the country's third largest collection of historic buildings, as well as the nature and wildlife that calls our canals home. All of this enables us to provide wellbeing opportunities for millions of people each year.

Our team and opportunity

We’re looking for an experienced Mechanical and Electrical Technician to maintain and repair electrical systems, mechanical equipment, and hydraulic assets across our waterways. This is a hands-on role for someone skilled in fault finding, planned maintenance, and reactive repairs.

Ideally you will already be fully conversant with mechanical and electrical isolation methods for safe working and will have the ability to fault find methodically without assistance. The right candidate will be provided with the right training pursuant to their continued development in the role and will be offered a supportive environment to adapt to our unique infrastructure.

In house hydraulic training will be provided with progression onto CETOP stage 1 hydraulic training course. See how we are using technology to manage our waterways here: https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/specialist-teams/managing-our-water/using-technology-to-manage-our-waterways 

Location and coverage

Reporting to base at Brunswick lock, Liverpool (L3 4EL), the area covered will be working and travelling throughout and around various assets in and around the North West area.  

Occasionally you may also be required to work in other areas. Residing near these areas will be essential to accommodate the regular travel along the North West canal/river networks.  See our network here: https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/enjoy-the-waterways/canal-and-river-network

Key responsibilities:

• Maintain and repair electrical systems (400v/230v/24v) and mechanical equipment.
• Diagnose and fix faults on pumps, control panels, and hydraulic systems.
• Work safely to Health & Safety standards.
• Use Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
• Support contractors and collaborate with volunteers.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Electrical and mechanical maintenance experience.
• Knowledge of hydraulics and control systems.
• Ability to read technical drawings and schematics.
• Welding/fabrication skills desirable.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Ideal Background:

• Water industry, utilities, manufacturing, production lines, traffic systems, lifts/escalators, gate automation, or similar.

Qualifications:

• STEM, GCSEs, C&G or equivalent vocational training/time-served experience.

If you have any questions about the role please contact CRT.recruitment@canalrivertrust.org.uk

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient suitable applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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In addition to your salary of £31,250 - £34,500 (depending on experience),  you will benefit from a competitive ...

Person Specification for Convenor of Church Life
Fund Committee

Person Specification

Requirements  Essential

Desirable

Experience
and
Knowledge

Skills and
Abilities

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Experience in convening/
chairing meetings
Leadership experience,
ideally in a committee or
other governance role
Experience in facilitating
discussions and building
consensus

Knowledge of URC
governance structures, ethos,
policies, and procedures
A heart for joining in with
where God is at work in the
world and growing the Church
A commitment to, and strong
understanding of, good
stewardship of the Church’s
resources
Basic knowledge of charity
and fund governance
Understanding of
financial scrutiny,
budgeting, or grant
assessment
A willingness to advocate
for change, and the work
of the Church Life Fund

Strong communication skills,
both written and verbal, with
the ability to engage with
diverse stakeholders
Ability to facilitate both online

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Previous experience of
being part of a
committee in the URC at
local church, synod, or
Assembly level
Experience in and
knowledge of one of the
Church Life Fund’s
funding streams, i.e.
shared service provision
(HR, IT, payroll,
accounting, buying), lay
worker grants
(employment law), or
new communities of
discipleship and worship
Understanding of charity
law
Experience of
charitable grant-
making

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Ability to support
committee members
in their roles
Strong public speaking
and presentation skills
Conflict resolution

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and in-person meetings
Ensure effective oversight of
processes and procedures
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training

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diverse range of people
Good IT skills including
Microsoft Office, Zoom and
email

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a diverse range of
people
Ability to analyse
complex information and
make evidence-based
decisions

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Member of the United
Reformed Church
Commitment to
confidentiality in
handling of sensitive
financial and pastoral
information
A commitment to
equality, diversity, and
inclusion
Awareness of
safeguarding and best
practice in the church

Role Description for Convenor of Church Life Fund
Committee

Role Title

Main Points of Contact

Connected Roles

Sources of Support

Location

Time Commitment

Remuneration

Convenor of Church Life Fund Committee
Successor roles to CLR Programme Manager and CLR
Administrator (Secretary and Minutes Secretary)

Members of Church Life Fund Committee
Members of Accreditation sub-committee
Members of Faith in Action and Ministries Committees

Applicants to the Church Life Fund
Successor role to CLR Programme Manager
Successor role to CLR Administrator

The majority of meetings will be online. Where meetings
are residential or in person, these will take place at
mutually convenient locations.
Times will be agreed out once the Committee is formed, to
meet the needs of the Committee members.
Quarterly meetings, consisting of 3 online meetings and 1
in person meeting per annum (dates and times suitable for
the membership of committee) plus additional follow-up
work between meetings.
General Assembly residential meeting (Fri to Mon) in
June/July, Assembly Executive one evening in November
and a residential meeting (Fri-Sun) in February each year.
Volunteers are not remunerated. The URC will ensure
expenses incurred by volunteers while supporting the
work of the Church Life Fund Committee are
reimbursed, in accordance with URC expenses policy.

Background: Following the decisions of the Extraordinary General Assembly 2025, the
Church Life Fund Committee has been formed. Under delegated authority, Church Life
Fund Committee will provide advice to URC Trust on the expenditure of the restricted
Church Life Fund.

Committee Summary: The Church Life Fund Committee will advise the United
Reformed Church Trust on the use of the restricted Church Life Fund, under delegated
authority from General Assembly. Its remit includes reviewing and recommending
funding for shared services, lay worker grants, and new communities of discipleship and
worship grants; ensuring appropriate stewardship of the Fund; and maintaining clear
alignment with Assembly decisions, synod contributions, and regulatory requirements.
The Committee exercises delegated oversight of applications, monitors outcomes,
safeguards good governance and compliance, and ensures that funding decisions
reflect the values and priorities set by General Assembly.

Principal  responsibilities  and  duties

Convening and Running Meetings

1.  Work with the Secretary of the Committee to plan meetings and ensure that
the agenda covers the appropriate items for discussion throughout the year.

2.  Ensure that the agenda responds to the work as directed by General

Assembly and United Reformed Church Trust.

3.  Ensure that the work of the committee remains within its approved Terms of
Reference (and delegated authority from General Assembly and URC Trust).

4.  Enable equal participation from the membership of the committee through

measured chairing of meetings.

5.  Approve minutes of each meeting for timely circulation to Committee

members.

6.  Ensure that the budget is managed by staff members, acting on behalf of
URC Trust, and that the Committee has a part in oversight and review.
7.  Ensure that the Committee’s risk register is reviewed at appropriate intervals
during the year and any necessary actions taken, including submission of the
risk register at review periods.

8.  Work with the Secretary to develop, and keep under review, the three-year
plan of Committee work and matters for General Assembly and URC Trust.

9.  Act as the point of contact when liaising with other Committees.
10. Oversee the Committee’s relationship with URC Trust, Accreditation Sub-

Committee, other committees, and sub-committees, acting as a key point of
contact.

11. Communicate the Committee’s advice to URC Trust, in collaboration with the
Secretary and other Committee members (particularly those representing
URC Trust).

12. Ensure collective responsibility for the Church Life Fund, including its

communications, expenditure, and support for applicants.

General Assembly/Assembly Executive

1.  Ensure appropriate papers for General Assembly and/or Assembly Executive

are provided to Business Committee by the relevant deadline.

2.  Present papers and associated resolutions to General Assembly or Assembly

Executive with support from the Secretary as appropriate.

Oversee Committee Membership

1.  Work in collaboration with the Secretary to ensure that the membership is
able to effectively fulfil its role, and that members of different types (synod
representatives, URC Trust representatives, etc) are well supported in
their work.

2.  In the event that an appointed member has to resign before the end of

their three-year term, work with the Secretary and Nominations Committee
to ensure a process to fill the vacancy is carried out.

3.  Encourage and support the members in their work, enabling collaboration

and mutual encouragement.

Advocacy and Collaboration

1.  Advocate for the...