Start Network
Location : London, UK (hybrid working from Albert House, Old Street) Team : Resource Mobilisation Contract : Permanent Salary range: £37,590 - £39,402 per annum Closing date: 1 February, 2026 (midnight UK time) ABOUT THE ROLE Start Network has an exciting opportunity for a Partnerships Engagement Officer to join our growing Resource Mobilisation team. The role supports donor engagement and income growth, working with trusts, foundations and corporate funders to build strong, long term relationships through high quality stewardship, communications and engagement. You will support the management of existing and new donor relationships, contribute to proposals and reporting, research and cultivate new funding opportunities, and work closely with colleagues across the organisation to deliver clear and compelling donor communications. The role also leads on the coordination of Start Network s annual donor visit, taking the full range of our donors to a priority Start Network country of operation to see our work in action. WHAT IS START NETWORK? Our purpose is to be a catalyst for system-level change that improves the efficiency, effectiveness and ethics of humanitarian action. We do this by working as a network to develop, test & spread new ways of collaborating and resourcing locally-led crisis response and anticipation. Our current membership is made up of nearly 100 local, national and international NGOs based all around the world. We also support 10 national and regional hubs made up of civil society organisations and NGOs as our vehicle for devolving power, resources and accountability. OUR VALUES WE PUT PEOPLE FIRST: Communities come first in our decision-making and programming. WE ARE BRAVE: We have great ambition and are willing to explore new things and take risks to achieve it WE OPERATE COLLECTIVELY: We leverage the value of working as a network, sharing risk and resources, and learning together. WE ARE INCLUSIVE: We see the value in diverse perspectives and work to remove the barriers that prevent voices from being heard. WE ARE OPEN: We work transparently and with integrity, building mutual trust in all levels of our work, from governance to programming. WE ARE ETHICAL: We behave and operate based on key principles of anti-racism, non-discrimination, and anti-colonialism. This is a work in progress. OUR OFFER TO YOU Being a part of a network involved in bringing change to the humanitarian sector. Hybrid working with options to work from home and remotely to support your work/life balance Employee Assistance Programme through Smart Health (depends on the country based) Family friendly policies, e.g., flexible working, maternity policy, parental leave and more! 25 days holiday (if UK based) plus 2 company days over the End of Year period for all staff (depends on the country based) INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES Our roles are open to discussion about flexible working. For part-time working and job-shares, please get in touch with us before putting in an application. Start Network is committed to protecting people, particularly children, at-risk adults and affected populations from any harm. We are also committed to safeguarding staff from any forms of bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, discrimination, and abuse of power as outlined in the Dignity at Work policy. Start Network embraces diversity, promotes equality of opportunity and eliminates unlawful discrimination. We are an equal opportunities employer and treat every application on merit alone. We particularly encourage applications from disabled, BAME, LGBTQ+ and non-binary candidates. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet our essential selection criteria set out in the Person Profile. APPLICATION Please contact the People and Culture Team if you have any questions or need support with your application. Please email us. We use Be Applied, our online recruitment platform which uses anonymised applications and predictive, skill-based assessments which are blind- reviewed to reduce bias. Closing date: 1st February 2026 Date for 1st Interview : 12th and 13th February (Subject to change) Date for 2nd Interview : 17th February (Subject to change) We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications and we may review candidates on an ongoing basis, so please apply early where possible to avoid disappointment. Any offer of employment will be conditional subject to relevant checks. Please refer to our privacy candidate privacy notice regarding treatment of your data. Start Network also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. The core of the scheme is that participating organisations share information about safeguarding-related misconduct (i.e., sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment) that a candidate has been found to have committed during employment, or incidents under investigation when the candidate left employment. For more information regarding this scheme, please visit their website.
Location : London, UK (hybrid working from Albert House, Old Street) Team : Resource Mobilisation Contract : Permanent Salary range: £37,590 - £39,402 per annum Closing date: 1 February, 2026 (midnight UK time) ABOUT THE ROLE Start Network has an exciting opportunity for a Partnerships Engagement Officer to join our growing Resource Mobilisation team. The role supports donor engagement and income growth, working with trusts, foundations and corporate funders to build strong, long term relationships through high quality stewardship, communications and engagement. You will support the management of existing and new donor relationships, contribute to proposals and reporting, research and cultivate new funding opportunities, and work closely with colleagues across the organisation to deliver clear and compelling donor communications. The role also leads on the coordination of Start Network s annual donor visit, taking the full range of our donors to a priority Start Network country of operation to see our work in action. WHAT IS START NETWORK? Our purpose is to be a catalyst for system-level change that improves the efficiency, effectiveness and ethics of humanitarian action. We do this by working as a network to develop, test & spread new ways of collaborating and resourcing locally-led crisis response and anticipation. Our current membership is made up of nearly 100 local, national and international NGOs based all around the world. We also support 10 national and regional hubs made up of civil society organisations and NGOs as our vehicle for devolving power, resources and accountability. OUR VALUES WE PUT PEOPLE FIRST: Communities come first in our decision-making and programming. WE ARE BRAVE: We have great ambition and are willing to explore new things and take risks to achieve it WE OPERATE COLLECTIVELY: We leverage the value of working as a network, sharing risk and resources, and learning together. WE ARE INCLUSIVE: We see the value in diverse perspectives and work to remove the barriers that prevent voices from being heard. WE ARE OPEN: We work transparently and with integrity, building mutual trust in all levels of our work, from governance to programming. WE ARE ETHICAL: We behave and operate based on key principles of anti-racism, non-discrimination, and anti-colonialism. This is a work in progress. OUR OFFER TO YOU Being a part of a network involved in bringing change to the humanitarian sector. Hybrid working with options to work from home and remotely to support your work/life balance Employee Assistance Programme through Smart Health (depends on the country based) Family friendly policies, e.g., flexible working, maternity policy, parental leave and more! 25 days holiday (if UK based) plus 2 company days over the End of Year period for all staff (depends on the country based) INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES Our roles are open to discussion about flexible working. For part-time working and job-shares, please get in touch with us before putting in an application. Start Network is committed to protecting people, particularly children, at-risk adults and affected populations from any harm. We are also committed to safeguarding staff from any forms of bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, discrimination, and abuse of power as outlined in the Dignity at Work policy. Start Network embraces diversity, promotes equality of opportunity and eliminates unlawful discrimination. We are an equal opportunities employer and treat every application on merit alone. We particularly encourage applications from disabled, BAME, LGBTQ+ and non-binary candidates. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet our essential selection criteria set out in the Person Profile. APPLICATION Please contact the People and Culture Team if you have any questions or need support with your application. Please email us. We use Be Applied, our online recruitment platform which uses anonymised applications and predictive, skill-based assessments which are blind- reviewed to reduce bias. Closing date: 1st February 2026 Date for 1st Interview : 12th and 13th February (Subject to change) Date for 2nd Interview : 17th February (Subject to change) We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications and we may review candidates on an ongoing basis, so please apply early where possible to avoid disappointment. Any offer of employment will be conditional subject to relevant checks. Please refer to our privacy candidate privacy notice regarding treatment of your data. Start Network also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. The core of the scheme is that participating organisations share information about safeguarding-related misconduct (i.e., sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment) that a candidate has been found to have committed during employment, or incidents under investigation when the candidate left employment. For more information regarding this scheme, please visit their website.
Start Network
Location : London, UK (hybrid working 3 days in the office at Albert House, Old Street) Team : People and Culture Contract : Fixed Term (12 months) - with immediate start Salary range : £30,875 - £32,500 Closing date: 1 February, 2026 (midnight UK time) ABOUT THE ROLE We are looking for a proactive and organised HR Administrator to join our People & Culture team at Start Network. This is a great opportunity to play a hands-on role in supporting the employee lifecycle in a purpose-driven, global organisation. Working closely with the HR Operations Specialist and wider People & Culture team, you will coordinate recruitment and onboarding, maintain accurate HR records and systems, support payroll administration, and act as a first point of contact for everyday HR queries. You ll thrive in this role if you enjoy juggling priorities, working with detail and data, and collaborating with colleagues to deliver a positive and well-run people experience. In return, you ll gain exposure to a broad range of HR processes, contribute to meaningful work in the humanitarian sector, and be supported to develop your HR skills in a growing and evolving organisation. WHAT IS START NETWORK? Our purpose is to be a catalyst for system-level change that improves the efficiency, effectiveness and ethics of humanitarian action. We do this by working as a network to develop, test & spread new ways of collaborating and resourcing locally-led crisis response and anticipation. Our current membership is made up of nearly 100 local, national and international NGOs based all around the world. We also support 10 national and regional hubs made up of civil society organisations and NGOs as our vehicle for devolving power, resources and accountability. OUR OFFER TO YOU Being a part of a network involved in bringing change to the humanitarian sector. Hybrid working with options to work from home and remotely to support your work/life balance Employee Assistance Programme through Smart Health (depends on the country based) Family friendly policies, e.g., flexible working, maternity policy, parental leave and more! 25 days holiday (if UK based) plus 2 company days over the End of Year period for all staff (depends on the country based) Birthday day off. INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES Our roles are open to discussion about flexible working. For part-time working and job-shares, please get in touch with us before putting in an application. Start Network is committed to protecting people, particularly children, at-risk adults and affected populations from any harm. We are also committed to safeguarding staff from any forms of bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, discrimination, and abuse of power as outlined in the Dignity at Work policy. Start Network embraces diversity, promotes equality of opportunity and eliminates unlawful discrimination. We are an equal opportunities employer and treat every application on merit alone. We particularly encourage applications from disabled, BAME, LGBTQ+ and non-binary candidates. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet our essential selection criteria set out in the Person Profile. APPLICATION Please contact the People and Culture Team if you have any questions or need support with your application. Please email us. We use Be Applied, our online recruitment platform which uses anonymised applications and predictive, skill-based assessments which are blind- reviewed to reduce bias. Closing date: 1 Feb 2026 Date for 1st Interview: 5 February 2026 (Subject to change) We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications and we may review candidates on an ongoing basis, so please apply early where possible to avoid disappointment. Any offer of employment will be conditional subject to relevant checks. Please refer to our privacy candidate privacy notice regarding treatment of your data. Start Network also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. The core of the scheme is that participating organisations share information about safeguarding-related misconduct (i.e., sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment) that a candidate has been found to have committed during employment, or incidents under investigation when the candidate left employment. For more information regarding this scheme, please visit their website.
Location : London, UK (hybrid working 3 days in the office at Albert House, Old Street) Team : People and Culture Contract : Fixed Term (12 months) - with immediate start Salary range : £30,875 - £32,500 Closing date: 1 February, 2026 (midnight UK time) ABOUT THE ROLE We are looking for a proactive and organised HR Administrator to join our People & Culture team at Start Network. This is a great opportunity to play a hands-on role in supporting the employee lifecycle in a purpose-driven, global organisation. Working closely with the HR Operations Specialist and wider People & Culture team, you will coordinate recruitment and onboarding, maintain accurate HR records and systems, support payroll administration, and act as a first point of contact for everyday HR queries. You ll thrive in this role if you enjoy juggling priorities, working with detail and data, and collaborating with colleagues to deliver a positive and well-run people experience. In return, you ll gain exposure to a broad range of HR processes, contribute to meaningful work in the humanitarian sector, and be supported to develop your HR skills in a growing and evolving organisation. WHAT IS START NETWORK? Our purpose is to be a catalyst for system-level change that improves the efficiency, effectiveness and ethics of humanitarian action. We do this by working as a network to develop, test & spread new ways of collaborating and resourcing locally-led crisis response and anticipation. Our current membership is made up of nearly 100 local, national and international NGOs based all around the world. We also support 10 national and regional hubs made up of civil society organisations and NGOs as our vehicle for devolving power, resources and accountability. OUR OFFER TO YOU Being a part of a network involved in bringing change to the humanitarian sector. Hybrid working with options to work from home and remotely to support your work/life balance Employee Assistance Programme through Smart Health (depends on the country based) Family friendly policies, e.g., flexible working, maternity policy, parental leave and more! 25 days holiday (if UK based) plus 2 company days over the End of Year period for all staff (depends on the country based) Birthday day off. INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES Our roles are open to discussion about flexible working. For part-time working and job-shares, please get in touch with us before putting in an application. Start Network is committed to protecting people, particularly children, at-risk adults and affected populations from any harm. We are also committed to safeguarding staff from any forms of bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, discrimination, and abuse of power as outlined in the Dignity at Work policy. Start Network embraces diversity, promotes equality of opportunity and eliminates unlawful discrimination. We are an equal opportunities employer and treat every application on merit alone. We particularly encourage applications from disabled, BAME, LGBTQ+ and non-binary candidates. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet our essential selection criteria set out in the Person Profile. APPLICATION Please contact the People and Culture Team if you have any questions or need support with your application. Please email us. We use Be Applied, our online recruitment platform which uses anonymised applications and predictive, skill-based assessments which are blind- reviewed to reduce bias. Closing date: 1 Feb 2026 Date for 1st Interview: 5 February 2026 (Subject to change) We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications and we may review candidates on an ongoing basis, so please apply early where possible to avoid disappointment. Any offer of employment will be conditional subject to relevant checks. Please refer to our privacy candidate privacy notice regarding treatment of your data. Start Network also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. The core of the scheme is that participating organisations share information about safeguarding-related misconduct (i.e., sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment) that a candidate has been found to have committed during employment, or incidents under investigation when the candidate left employment. For more information regarding this scheme, please visit their website.
