At a glance

Skills

Campaigning
Governance
Strategic development and planning
Strategic mentoring / coaching
Volunteer management
Research (qualitative / quantitative)

Where

London, E1 6NG

Remote opportunity

Time

Either in or out of office hours Estimate of time needed:
1-3 hours / week Given events in Palestine, this is a medium or long term role but if there's a highly suited candidate who's available short term, we'd consider that

Deadline

01 Jul 2025

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Welcome to Reach Volunteering. We are a community and registered charity that connects people, skills and good causes.

To apply for this role, and any other on our platform, you need to be based in the UK, have at least three years of experience using the skills you wish to volunteer in a professional capacity or have lived experience (for trustee roles). Read more about our criteria.

We're looking for a rare kind of strategist: someone who can think clearly under pressure, plan with purpose, and get things moving—fast. No endless debates. No performative solidarity. Just smart, grounded, values-driven action.

What will you be doing?

This role is for a strategist who doesn’t just adapt to change - they work with it, shape it, and stay grounded in values while navigating complexity. If you thrive in dynamic environments, know when to take the lead and when to listen, and carry a deep commitment to justice-especially for Palestinians-you might be exactly who we’re looking for.

This role serves as a bridge between the founding vision and the organization’s day-to-day operations, ensuring strategic priorities are realized through effective planning and execution. You will design and implement adaptive strategies, facilitate collaboration across diverse groups, and help guide our movement-building efforts in volatile and rapidly changing contexts.

You will report to the Co-Founder and work closely with project managers and the part-time Coordinator (who provides administrative support). All personnel are volunteers.

What are we looking for?

Essential Qualifications and AttributesQualifications:

Proven experience designing and implementing adaptive or emergent strategies in nonprofit, activist, or movement settings (e.g., working with volunteers).
Skilled facilitator with strong emotional intelligence, able to guide diverse groups through uncertainty, tension, and change, and to navigate interpersonal conflict in ways that foster trust and collaboration.
Experience collaborating across cultures, stakeholders, time zones, and organizational boundaries.
Deep commitment to human rights work-especially when it involves challenging powerful interests-and awareness of the risks and realities involved in working within volatile or repressive environments.
Because this is a remote role, reliable internet access for video calls and online collaboration is essential

Attributes:

Sharp strategic thinker who gets things done.
Comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty; resilient under pressure.
Comfortable and effective in a non-hierarchical, consensus-driven organization.
Acts with integrity and demonstrates a collaborative mindset.
Deep, demonstrated commitment to human rights work, especially when it involves challenging powerful interests.

Preferred Qualifications and Attributes

Qualifications:

Strong political judgment with the ability to read complex power dynamics and make sound decisions.
Experience with relevant digital tools (e.g., Slack) and project management methodologies.
Fluency in relevant languages (e.g., English, Arabic).
Personal experience with Palestinian solidarity work, with evidence of meaningful involvement.
We welcome candidates from a variety of educational and professional backgrounds; relevant experience and demonstrated ability to fulfill the essential responsibilities are more important than formal qualifications.

Attributes:

Personal humility and willingness to learn.
Deep commitment to values-driven, impact-focused work.

What difference will you make?

They’ll help shift the needle—from outrage to outcomes.

This is a central role in translating our founding vision into practical strategy and real-world results. The strategist will ensure that every step we take is intentional, focused, and grounded in justice—making the most of the time and talent our skilled, committed volunteers donate.

They’ll help shape and implement adaptive strategies that cut through noise and inertia, guiding Bystanders No More as we scale up an advocacy model that’s already showing impact. From designing campaigns to coordinating across networks, their work will move people—from passive concern to courageous, coordinated pressure.

This isn’t a role for spectators. It’s for someone ready to help build the engine behind a growing international push for Palestinian rights—and make sure that engine runs smart, strong, and strategic.

Before you apply

Please submit:

Your CV
A cover letter or video message that outlines your relevant experience and explains what motivates you to work in human rights advocacy and social justice

In your cover letter, we'd particularly like to hear about:

Your experience navigating complexity, ambiguity, or collaborative environments in previous roles
What draws you to mission-driven work and how you approach building collective impact
Your understanding of our organization's focus areas and how your skills and values align with our commitment to human rights and justice

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About Bystanders No More

Causes

Human rights

Organisation type:

Small or unincorporated organisation

Bystanders No More is an independent, volunteer-driven international initiative advancing effective advocacy for Palestinian rights. We help concerned individuals move from silent...

Strategy and Implementation Lead