Careers

Purpose

As a member of the team, you have a real opportunity to help us shape our work and the impact we can have. You will be part of a team where everyone plays a role to make the organisation more sustainable. We’re innovative and respond to the needs of our communities.

Values

Our organisation is driven by the following values:

  • Collaborative
  • Community-rooted
  • Enabling
  • Experiential
  • Innovative
  • Intergenerational

Working at The Ubele Initiative

We’re a Living Wage employer. Our team represents diverse professional backgrounds. Working at The Ubele Initiative involves a flexible approach that fits in with your needs and projects.

Benefits of working at Ubele Initiative 

  • 20 days annual leave + UK bank holidays

  • Employer contribution to your pension

  • Hybrid working with staff working 1 day per week in our London based office; this is subject to regular review

  • All staff have access to Bright Wellbeing 24hr advice line and counselling service

  • All Staff have access to Bright Safe Health & Safety management software and a variety of training courses

  • Opportunity to train in Mental Health First Aid

  • Contribute to our wellbeing initiatives

  • Attend Ubele away days, annual retreat, local and international courses, learning sessions and social events.

Our Office

Staff have the option to work out of one of our designated London offices. We have a shared office space located in Wood Green, London. This space offers great opportunities for sharing ideas, networking and meeting great thinkers and business owners. We have adopted the office occasional hybrid working model where staff meet on designated days for collaboration and teamwork.

Learning and development

We have a committed approach to learning and development. As a staff member you will have access to the events, learning bites and workshops we host, as well as mentor support. Our team attends one week training in Europe each year.

Vacancies

We’re always eager to meet fresh talent, so look out for open positions.

If you have any questions regarding current vacancies or would be interested in joining our team and sending us your CV contact recruitment@ubele.org 

DIVERSITY MONITORING

The Ubele Initiative are committed to eliminating discrimination encouraging diversity amongst our workforce. We will not discriminate with reference to age, gender, sexual orientation, race, colour, religion, marital status, and disability. To ensure our recruitment process is fair and equitable, we collect diversity data from applicants to our roles. If you are applying for a role, please complete the attached Diversity Monitoring Form.

DATA PROTECTION NOTE

Any personal data you provide (e.g., address, telephone number, employment history) will be used for recruitment purposes only, and only shared with individuals involved in the recruitment process.

Available Roles

Senior Programme Manager

Job Title: The Phoenix Way Senior Programme Manager
Closing date: 26th September 2025 17.00 GMT
Interviews: 3rd October 2025
Reports to:   Ubele Founder/ CEO
Location: Min 2 days per week based in North London office, remote working available for max 3 days a week
Pay: £60,000- £63,000 full time, gross per annum
Type of Contract: One-year fixed term contract
Annual Leave Entitlement: 28 days’ annual leave, including UK bank holidays. 
Pension: 3% employer pension contribution on eligible earnings.

For the full role description including the details of how to apply please see the recruitment pack: Click here 

Development Officer

The Phoenix Way Development Officer

Job Title: Development Officer (x3)
Closing date: 10th October 2025 17.00 GMT
Interviews: TBC
Reports to:   Programme Manager
Location: Min 2 days per week based in North London office, remote working available for max 3 days a week
Pay: £37,000-£40,000 full time, gross per annum
Type of Contract: One-year fixed term contract
Annual Leave Entitlement: 28 days’ annual leave, including UK bank holidays. 
Pension: 3% employer pension contribution on eligible earnings.

For the full role description including the details of how to apply please see the recruitment pack: Click here 

Communications Officer

The Phoenix Way Communications Officer
Job Title: The Phoenix Way Communications Officer
Closing date: 17th October 2025 17.00 GMT
Interviews: TBC
Reports to: Programme Manager
Location: Min 2 days per week based in North London office, remote working available for max 3 days a week
Pay: £37,000-£40,000 full time, gross per annum
Type of Contract: One-year fixed term contract
Annual Leave Entitlement: 28 days’ annual leave, including UK bank holidays. 
Pension: 3% employer pension contribution on eligible earnings.

For the full role description including the details of how to apply please see the recruitment pack: Click here

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