Careers
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.
Our organisation is driven by the following values:
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.
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.
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.
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.
Job Title: Creative Coordinator
Closing date: 5 January 26 17.00 GMT
Interviews: 12/13 January in person
Reports to: Communications Lead
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
Contract: One-year fixed term contract
Leave Entitlement: 28 days’ annual leave, including UK bank holidays.
Pension: 3% employer pension contribution on eligible earnings.
About The Role
This is a brand-new role and a great opportunity for the right candidate to share their passion and creativity in the social justice space. Ubele is looking to take our communications to the next level. As part of our strategy refresh and pending organisational restructure we are ready to welcome a new team member into this important and valued role.
This role will be responsible for creatively transcribing Ubele’s stories into tangible and exciting content across a variety of mediums. Ubele’s stories and those of the community are worth telling well and this role needs to work across a variety of stakeholders with differing levels of communications expertise to do it.
Creativity is one of the organisational values and storytelling is at the heart of Ubele’s practice. Could you join us in translating that into an impressive communications offering?
Downloads: Recruitment Pack
Job Title: Development Officer
Closing date: 19 January 2026 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.
About The Role
The Development Officer is a key role in The Phoenix Way (TPW). It has a lead responsibility for strengthening organisational
effectiveness and sustainability, enhancing the skills, knowledge, and resources of Black and racially minoritised voluntary and
community-based organisations.
The Development Officers work will work closely with local community leaders and their staff, volunteers, and other stakeholders
to assess needs, develop strategic plans, and implement capacity-building activities that promote growth, resilience, and optimal
service delivery within the sector.
We are looking for exceptional candidates who can help developing staff capabilities, build strategic partnerships, and implement
programmes that increase organisational capacity to achieve their outcomes. Strong communication, organisational, and
interpersonal skills are essential for effectively facilitating change and empowering Black and racially minoritised community
groups across TPW Greater London partnership.
Downloads: Recruitment Pack
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