Network and Funds Coordinator

• Salary - £30,875 - £31,688
• Location
  - London, United Kingdom
• Team
  - Network and Funds Directorate
• Line Manager
  - Director of Network and Funds
• Hours - 35 hours per week
• Contract
  - Fixed Term (12 months)
• Deadline - 8 October 2026 (23:59 BST)

The Network and Funds Coordinator plays a key role within Start Network's Network and Funds Directorate, providing trusted, high-quality support to the Director of Network and Funds and helping to keep a busy, strategic portfolio of work moving forward. From coordinating priorities, meetings and communications to building strong relationships and keeping actions on track, the role brings organisation, momentum and attention to detail to the Director's day-to-day work.

Working with discretion, initiative and professionalism, the Coordinator will create the structure and connections that enable the Director to focus on strategic priorities and delivering impact. This is a varied and rewarding role for someone who enjoys making things happen, anticipating what is needed and contributing to the smooth and effective running of a dynamic Directorate.

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 145 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.

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.

• 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)

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.

We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment process is accessible, inclusive and fair to all candidates. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment or selection process, please let us know. We will work with you to understand your needs and, where reasonably practicable, put appropriate adjustments in place to support your full participation.

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.

Please contact the People and Culture Team if you have any questions or need support with your application.

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