Jobs & Volunteering

Children on the Edge is an international NGO based in Chichester, West Sussex. We are a small team that works with marginalised children around the world. ​All our staff and volunteers play a vital role in helping to educate and protect children living ‘on the edge’. 

Please see the current roles we are recruiting for below and if you want to keep in touch to find out about any new vacancies, sign up to receive our emails, or follow us on Facebook, Instagram or LinkedIn or BlueSky

These vacancies are only open to those already resident in the UK, who are eligible to work in the UK.

We cannot provide visa sponsorship. Applications from overseas candidates will not be considered and we are unable to respond to any application from overseas applicants. 

Children on the Edge politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. 

As part of the recruitment process, Children on the Edge collects and processes personal data relating to job applicants, you can find out how we manage that data in our privacy policy.

About the role

In this role you will work with the Grants Manager to maximise funding from foundations and grant makers (currently around £800,000 p.a.) and supporting our partnerships with high-net-worth individuals. You will be managing a portfolio of funders, and identifying and nurturing new relationships. 

For more details about the role and how to apply please download and read our Job Pack.

About the role

This is a new role in the Children on the Edge team, working to maximise fundraising from community fundraisers (in schools, groups, clubs and faith groups), third party fundraisers and challenge event fundraisers. 2026 will be our largest ever team of runners for the London Marathon and London Landmarks. You will help to inspire and steward this fantastic team of 17 runners. A small but mighty team of runners who are raring to go!

For more details about the role and how to apply please download and read our Job Pack. 

VOLUNTEERING

Volunteering with Children on the Edge is a great way to support real and lasting change in the lives of marginalised children. 

We benefit from some amazing volunteers in the UK and beyond who offer their expert digital or technical skills to support our website and online presence, or assist our fundraising team with applications and administration.

But the vast majority of our volunteering opportunities are ad hoc, and based in and around our Head Office in Chichester, West Sussex.

Our volunteers often help with writing cards, data entry or research in the office. Some offer their skills in photography or videography to capture fundraising events or activities. In the community, our volunteers help us to pack goody bags, assist us at events or might give talks to local groups or schools about our work. ​​

​Please note that we do not offer volunteering placements abroad.

REGISTER YOUR INTEREST

If you have some time or skills to offer Children on the Edge in our UK Office, or just want to find out more, please complete the form below and we’ll be in touch.

Please include information about where you are located and what sort of skills and time you have to offer. Thank you.