We are built on trust
We show we care
We make a difference
Salary£40,076.40 per annum
LocationYork / Hybrid
This is a Temporary, Full Time vacancy that will close in 17 days at 23:59 BST.
The role
Fixed Term Contract -Maternity Cover (approx. 13 months)
35 hours per week
About the role
Our highest impact projects rely on experts from specialists from a range of disciplines both inside and outside of JRF working together effectively.
The purpose of the Delivery and Partnerships Lead is to enable multidisciplinary project teams to succeed in their objectives by applying the most relevant delivery and project management techniques and frameworks with a solutions-focused approach, alongside providing critical administrative and logistical support to keep projects in their portfolios moving forward.
As a member of our internal resources team, they will also contribute to relevant project teams/work streams set up by the team lead, to deliver cross-JRF team events, new initiatives and/or develop, embed, and manage efficient business processes to ensure effective running of the system as a whole.
About you
This role is ideal for someone with strong project and/or delivery management skills and experience, who is passionate about JRF’s mission and committed to contributing to social change.
You will be highly competent at delivering multiple complex projects simultaneously, strong administration skills, able to thrive in a fast-paced environment, and a team player who can build strong and effective personal relationships across JRF as well as externally.
About us
We are an independent social change organisation, working to support and speed up the transition to a more equitable and just future, free from poverty, where people and planet can flourish.
Closing date for applications is 23.59pm Monday 26th October 2026.
Interviews are expected to take place Tuesday 10th November 2026 in York.
If you would like to discuss this role before applying, please contact Grace Hildreth (Senior Delivery and Partnerships Lead) – grace.hildreth@jrf.org.uk
We reserve the right to bring the closing date forward should enough quality applications be received prior to the current closing date.
Additional Information
Applications are welcome from all, regardless of age, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief, race, sex, sexual orientation, trans status or socioeconomic background.
We positively encourage applications from people from marginalised backgrounds, including but not limited to those with experience of living in poverty.
We are committed to being an anti-racist organisation and operate an anonymised recruitment process so that bias is eliminated from the shortlisting process.
In support of our approach to flexible working, we are happy to receive applications from those seeking full-time employment, as well as those who may want to share the role on a part-time basis. When making your application, please state whether you want to be considered for either full or part-time work and, if part-time, the number of hours per week you would be looking for.
At JRF we’re at our best when we’re continually building on trust, showing we care and making a difference – and hope others will do the same. So, for those roles which allow it, we’re developing a more blended approach to how and where you work. This means you can expect to work flexibly between the office and home (with an expectation of two days a week in your home office).
About us
We are an independent social change organisation, working to support and speed up the transition to a more equitable and just future, free from poverty, where people and planet flourish.
JRF leads a wide range of work across the UK, including policy development, advocacy, campaigns, impact investment, funding for pioneers and grassroots movements, and research. Our team of around 150 permanent staff is based in York, London, Glasgow and Belfast.
We are passionate about our mission and believe that meaningful work drives engagement. JRF is a place where people are proud to work, collaborate, and support one another.
We foster an inclusive environment where curiosity is encouraged, and different perspectives are valued. We know that some communities are disproportionately affected by economic inequalities, and we are committed to learning, advocating for change, and becoming a more equitable organisation ourselves.
We believe in trust and accountability. Our people have autonomy in their roles while working within broad organisational frameworks that keep us aligned with our values. Collaboration is at the heart of everything we do.
Benefits
What we offer
- Mental Wellbeing
- Physical Wellbeing
- Social Wellbeing
- Financial Wellbeing
For the full list of the JRF benefits, please click here.
We encourage you to read our EVP, which is located here.
We are a Disability Confident Employer. This means that we are committed to the recruitment, progression and retention of disabled individuals. We shall also offer interviews to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the job. If you have a disability, please tell us if you would like to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident Scheme.
If you have any additional needs and need reasonable adjustments to be made to the interview process, please let us know.
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