Job Title: STEP Employment Advisor – Cantonese speaking
Closing date: 28th September 2025
Salary: £30,221 pa
Location: Remote from home – UK based
Contract: Fixed term contract to June 2026 with possibility of extension
World Jewish Relief created the Specialist Training and Employment Programme (STEP) for refugees in 2016 and today we are the largest provider of specialist employment support to people who have experienced forced migration in the UK. STEP aims to support and empower people through a tailored employment programme that addresses the complex barriers that they face when preparing for and ultimately finding work in the UK.
We support all people who have experienced forced migration, regardless of their proximity to the labour market, to develop the skills and access the opportunities they need to secure sustainable and meaningful employment. We run STEP online and in person programmes across the UK.
We are now expanding our work to deliver (in partnership with the British Council) an English Language and Employment Support Programme for up to 4,000 Ukrainians and Hong Kong BNO status/visa holders (50% of each community) over the next 12 months.
We are recruiting Cantonese speaking Employment Advisors to join the STEP team delivering this new programme. You will provide high quality advice and guidance through 1:1 employability support and group employability workshops with the aim of coaching individuals and supporting them on their journey into employment that suits their previous experience and skill set.
You will prepare participants for employment and help them to achieve their chosen training and employment objectives. You will monitor and encourage participants’ engagement and attendance in all aspects of the programme. You will provide an exemplary level of support to STEP participants working towards a variety of performance targets based on the progression outcomes of participants including successful delivery of workshops, completion of training courses, volunteering, and achieving and sustaining paid employment.
The Employment Advisors will work remotely and can be based anywhere in the UK.
About you
We are looking for candidates who have:
- Proven experience or knowledge within the employment sector
- Understanding of the issues and challenges faced by people who have experienced forced displacement accessing employment.
- Knowledge of adult learning/vocational training
- Experience of delivering 1:1 advice and guidance and coaching
- Experience of reviewing and supervising a case load of participants
- Awareness of Safeguarding people at risk and maintaining professional boundaries
- Experience facilitating group workshops
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Cross-cultural sensitivity
- Good admin and IT skills (CRM database, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Advanced level of English
- Competency in Cantonese
Candidates must be UK based and have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the contract
Benefits
We offer a range of benefits including:
- 23 days holiday pro rata plus bank holidays and Jewish holidays.
- Pension scheme – we contribute 5% to the World Jewish Relief pension scheme.
- Life Insurance – up to 3 times salary to nominated beneficiaries.
- Health Cash Plan – cash back to cover the costs of dental treatment, optical care, specialist consultations and a range of complementary therapies.
- Employee Assistance Programme – free, confidential advice or support with any personal or work. related concerns or free counselling if needed.
- On Friday the office closes at 3pm.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
World Jewish Relief promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We invite and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds. We encourage applications from candidates of different ethnicities, socio-economic backgrounds, race, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation and of faith or none that meet the criteria set out for this role.
You don’t need to be Jewish to work for us, but you must but you must be committed to our faith-based values of Justice, Kindness, Repairing the World and Welcoming the Stranger. We are inspired by these values to work beyond our community, recognising the dignity and potential of all people.
We are striving to build a team reflective of the communities we work with. People with refugee or asylum-seeking backgrounds are experts by experience and are particularly encouraged to apply for this position. If you have first-hand experience of forced migration, please let us know in your application. Additionally, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all the requirements that are listed within the person specification.
We respect that people’s identity is not defined by their past experiences and do not expect candidates to describe their lived experience during the interview process unless they wish to do so.
To apply
Please upload your CV and a cover letter explaining how you meet the criteria in the person specification. Please refer to the person specification which shows which criteria will be assessed in your CV and cover letter.
- Interviews will be held remotely on 3rdOctober 2025.
- Expected start date will be 10thNovember 2025.
Job Description & Person Specification
Job Title: Trustee – Digital Portfolio
Closing date: 9th October 2025
Salary: Unremunerated role – reasonable expenses reimbursed
Hours: Part time (expectation is minimum of one day per month)
World Jewish Relief provides life-saving and life-changing action to people in crisis around the world. We work with our trusted local partners to help people survive the consequences of conflict and disaster, to thrive and rebuild their lives. We deliver programmes using our expertise, with urgency to achieve maximum and sustainable impact for those within and beyond our community.
We are recruiting a new Trustee to support the board and wider organisation around the implementation and adoption of new digital and AI technologies. We’re keen to hear from current or recent Chief Technology, Chief Digital or Chief Information Officers who could bring an excellent track record of operational and strategic expertise to our board in an up-to-date, hands-on way.
Prior Trustee experience is not essential and this role could be a strong board entry position for the right candidate. With five Board meetings per year, and the encouragement to join one of our sub committees, time expectation is a minimum of one day per month.
World Jewish Relief promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We invite and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds. We encourage applications from candidates of different ethnicities, socio-economic backgrounds, race, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation and of faith or none that meet the criteria set out for this role.
You don’t need to be Jewish to work for us, but you must be committed to our faith-based values of Justice, Kindness, Repairing the World and Welcoming the Stranger. We are inspired by these values to work beyond our community, recognising the dignity and potential of all people.
If this Trustee role and our goals resonate, we would love to hear from you.
To apply
To apply please send a CV of no more than three pages, and a personal statement of up to two pages highlighting how your experience fits the requirements of the role, to our Director of People and Culture, Tessa Drysdale, tessa@worldjewishrelief.org
Job Pack
Job Title: HR Officer
Closing date: 28th September 2025
Salary: £30,000 – £34,000 pro rata, depending on experience
Location: Hybrid between our office in NW2 and working from home
Contract: Part time 3 days per week – Fixed term contract to June 2026
World Jewish Relief provides life-saving and life-changing action to people in crisis around the world. We work with our trusted local partners to help people survive the consequences of conflict and disaster, to thrive and rebuild their lives. We deliver programmes using our expertise, with urgency to achieve maximum and sustainable impact for those within and beyond our community.
We are seeking an experienced HR Officer to join our People & Culture team, providing professional HR support to managers and employees. You will ideally have experience of providing HR in a small to medium sized organisation with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work to deadlines. This is a great opportunity for someone who is looking for a challenging interim role.
You will be responsible for:
- Supporting with all areas of recruitment including agreeing job descriptions, drafting and posting job adverts and managing applications
- Conducting all necessary pre-employment checks
- Issuing offer letters, employment contracts and other correspondence
- Onboarding of new staff and arranging induction training
- Dealing with first-line queries on HR policies and procedures, pay and benefits
- Highlighting any people issues to the HR Advisor and Director of People & Culture
- Assisting in monthly payroll preparation, inputting instructions on payroll spreadsheet
- Monitoring probation review and performance review paperwork and chasing missing documentation as needed
- Updating HR system with joiners, leavers and other changes as required
You should have:
- Previous experience as HR Officer or Assistant, ideally in a small HR team in a charity or SME
- Thorough and up to date knowledge of employment legislation
- Knowledge of best practice in HR policies and procedures together with experience of finding practical solutions to people issues
- Recruitment & selection experience
- Experience of using an HR database
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to deliver good customer service
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Tact, discretion and experience of handling confidential information with sensitivity
- A self-starter, able to use initiative and work independently to overcome challenges
Benefits
We offer a range of benefits including:
- 23 days holiday plus bank holidays and Jewish holidays.
- Pension scheme – we contribute 5% to the World Jewish Relief pension scheme.
- Life Insurance – up to 3 times salary to nominated beneficiaries.
- Health Cash Plan – cash back to cover the costs of dental treatment, optical care, specialist consultations and a range of complementary therapies.
- Employee Assistance Programme – free, confidential advice or support with any personal or work. related concerns or free counselling if needed.
- Season ticket / travel to work loan.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- On Friday the office closes at 3pm.
- We encourage flexible working and offer a range of flexible working options
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
World Jewish Relief promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We invite and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds. We encourage applications from candidates of different ethnicities, socio-economic backgrounds, race, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation and of faith or none that meet the criteria set out for this role. You don’t need to be Jewish to work for us, but you must be committed to our faith-based values of Justice, Kindness, Repairing the World and Welcoming the Stranger. We are inspired by these values to work beyond our community, recognising the dignity and potential of all people.
To apply
Please send your CV and a covering letter (no more than two sides) highlighting how your skills and experience equip you for this role.
Interviews will be held on 6th October 2025
Job Description & Person Specification
World Jewish Relief promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds. We encourage applications from candidates of different ethnicities, race, socio-economic backgrounds, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation and of faith or none that meet the criteria set out in our roles.
Additional Information
Our people are our greatest asset – without them we couldn’t do any of our fantastic work.
In return, we offer a range of benefits to support our employees in delivering their crucial role. The benefits package we offer includes:
Holidays
· 23 days holiday plus bank holidays and Jewish holidays
· Holiday entitlement increases up to 25 days with 2 years’ service
· Option to buy/sell up to 5 days additional leave (pro rata)
Pension Scheme
· Workplace pension scheme, with 9% salary contributions – 5% from World Jewish Relief and 4% from employee
Life Insurance
· Free life insurance paying 3 times annual salary to nominated beneficiaries
Health Cash Plan
· Gives cash back to cover the costs of dental care, optical care, specialist consultations, flu jabs and a range of complementary treatments and therapies
Employee Assistance Programme
· Free confidential advice or support with any personal or work related concerns or free counselling if needed
Mental Health Days
· We offer up to 3 paid mental health days a year
Sick pay scheme
· We have a discretionary sick pay scheme with full pay for a period depending on length of service
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
· To support employees when having a family, we offer enhanced maternity and paternity pay when on leave
Season ticket/travel to work loan
· An interest-free loan to cover the cost of a public transport season ticket
Cycle to Work Scheme
· Hire a bicycle to travel to and from work, through salary sacrifice
Flexible Working
· We encourage flexible working including home-working, reduced hours and compressed hours.
Training and Development
· We provide a range of training and development opportunities and encourage employees’ personal and professional development
Early finish on Fridays
· We finish work at 3pm on Fridays
World Jewish Relief is committed to being a diverse and inclusive organisation as we are guided by the Jewish values of Tzedekah (Justice), Hesed (Kindness), Repairing the World and Welcoming the Stranger. Our Jewish identity reaffirms the importance of being inclusive and respectful of all. We are an anti-racist organisation. It is important that World Jewish Relief is a place where people of all ethnicities feel welcomed to work or volunteer with us.
We are committed to delivering all our services to vulnerable people through locally led partner organisations whose voice, opinion, judgement and expertise is a critical driver in how our resources are allocated. This means that local partners make decisions and our funding gets to where it is needed most. We place significant trust in our local partners to so that they can lead their own work and guide ours.
We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all staff and volunteers regardless of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, ethnicity, marriage or civil partnership, religion or belief which are “protected characteristics” under the Equality Act 2010. In addition, we will go beyond this and avoid discrimination on the basis of refugee/asylum status, in recognition of the work we do to support refugees in the UK.
As we work towards building a society based on equality and fairness, we recognise that we may not get everything right all the time but commit to a process of listening, learning and improving our approach.
Putting inclusion and diversity into practice
Over the last 2 years we have been proactively seeking to ensure we can be a more inclusive and diverse organisation. We’ve established a DE&I working group of staff, have brought in external experts to assist us understand unconscious bias and have had facilitated discussions with the team to assess and analyse our culture with a set of recommendations produced. We have amended our HR practices and our Code of Conduct, conducted a diversity audit, assessed our gender pay gap and are looking to further diversify our Board. Change will not take place over night but we are committed to improving our way of working to be more inclusive and diverse.