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We believe that people are our most valuable asset. We are focussed on staff development; it is important to us to nurture expertise, talent and passion within the staff team.

What we are looking for

We are looking for people who share our commitment to fair and just trade; people who can help us to achieve our vision and mission.

Work life balance

The work life balance of staff is of upmost importance to us. We operate a hybrid policy which aims to provide employees the flexibility to effectively manage their work and personal commitments. We also offer benefits packages such as a Life Assurance scheme and an attractive 9% pension contribution, which is applied regardless of staff contributions.

Equality and diversity

We believe that everyone should be treated with dignity and respect. We are committed to the development of policies and procedures to promote equal opportunities in employment, personnel practices and any services for which we are responsible.

Please find below a list of our current vacancies.

Foundation Development Lead (Maternity Cover)

12-month Fixed Term Contract – To start 1^st September 2026

Hybrid working (3 days’ home based), Newcastle City Centre location for 2 days

We have a unique and exciting opportunity to join the Shared Interest Foundation team, we are continuing to expand our reach and enhance our impact and are now seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual to provide maternity cover for a 12-month fixed term contract.

Shared Interest Foundation is a dynamic and mission-driven charity dedicated to the development of sustainable enterprises, empowering women and youth, and building climate resilience in remote communities within Africa and Latin America.

In this role you will support and contribute to the Foundation’s growth by developing and contributing towards the effective delivery of projects in line with the mission and strategy of Shared Interest Foundation.

Responsibilities include:

Work with Foundation Manager and Project Officers in regions to develop potential new projects and new partners.
Responsible for the Grants and Trusts Fundraiser incumbent to ensure the objectives of this role are fulfilled. Support the Grants and Trusts Fundraiser to deliver effective grant management, helping to ensure projects are delivered in accordance with the agreed budget, timeline and project objectives.
Provide oversight of the restricted fundraising process and support the Grants and Trusts Fundraiser to research, write and submit accurate and persuasive funding applications.
Lead on development and submission of high-quality project reports, with support from the Grants and Trusts Fundraiser.
Maintain and further develop strong partnerships with project partners and key stakeholders.
Work collaboratively with the Membership and Volunteer Engagement Manager to maximise volunteer support in line with the Foundation’s Strategic Plan.
Lead on the provision of project content for marketing and communication materials and work with the Marketing and Communications team to raise awareness of the Foundation through digital platforms and printed materials
Take an active role in Foundation business planning and budget development
Produce appropriate documentation including project status reports and support Foundation Manager to compile internal management and Board reports.
Provide reports and input as required for communication materials, including QR and Annual Review.
Support Foundation KPI monitoring and reporting.

About you

You will be an experienced project and fundraising professional with a strong track record in project development, grants and trusts fundraising, and delivering complex programmes from concept through to reporting. You will be an exceptional communicator who can build effective relationships with partners, donors, colleagues and beneficiaries across cultures and time zones, while producing clear, persuasive funding applications and high‑quality project reports. You will be organised, proactive and analytical, confident managing multiple priorities, budgets and deadlines, and comfortable contributing to strategic planning. A commitment to fair trade, international development, and the mission of Shared Interest is essential, along with the ability to work flexibly within a small, collaborative team, as well as providing line management support. A degree and or relevant experience in international development is a must and working knowledge of French or Spanish would be an advantage.

You will have strong social motivation – commitment to, and empathy with, the aims, objectives and values of Shared Interest.

A copy of the full job description can be found here: FDL Job description May 26 Maternity cover.doc

Please apply with an up-to-date CV to recruitment@shared-interest.com

Volunteer Ambassador

Flexible location within the UK

About our Ambassadors

Our network of Ambassadors represent Shared Interest in their local area. They inspire others to support us and invest by seeking opportunities to increase awareness of Shared Interest such as delivering talks and running information stalls. Supporting, and supported by, our Member Engagement Team, Ambassadors contribute their knowledge and passion to enable us to reach potential investors.

About the role

This volunteer home-based role is for UK residents only and carried out within your local area. You will receive remote support from a dedicated staff member. Email, phone and online video communication will be required. The role is ongoing and the time commitment depends on your capacity to generate opportunities. We are looking for volunteers who would aim to fulfil four or more activities per year.

You will have the opportunity to utilise and develop your networking and communication skills and you will be helping us raise even more investment so we can enable disadvantaged communities to trade their way out of poverty.

‘Being an Ambassador is rewarding in that not only is the cause worthy but the message is almost always received with courtesy and intrigue’

~ Feedback from one of our Ambassadors

We would love to hear from you if you:

Are pro-active and self-motivated
Have existing networks locally and strong research skills to build on these
Are an effective and confident communicator with a variety of audiences
Feel confident at public speaking and are comfortable presenting to audience
Can inspire others and have good people skills
Have empathy with the mission and values of Shared Interest
Can confidently use email and are computer literate (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, online video tools i.e. Zoom)

We will support you with the following:

Orientation and Induction training
Ongoing support with a staff contact
Volunteer e-newsletter and other communications
Opportunity to network with other volunteers including occasional meet up events
Materials and resources to support you in your role including out of pocket expenses

For more information, visit: www.shared-interest.com/get-involved
Apply now by emailing: volunteers@shared-interest.com