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: Research Assistant (Strategic Alliance for Community Wealth Building)
Hub: Community Wealth Building
Reporting to: Daniel Noruwa, Research and Policy Lead
Type of Contract: One-year fixed term contract
Pay: £35,000 full time equivalent gross per annum (gross per annum part time £21,000)
Annual Leave Entitlement: 28 days’ annual leave, including UK bank holidays (pro-rata)
Pension: 3% employer pension contribution on eligible earnings
Location: Hybrid (Wolves Lane Centre)
Work pattern: 22.5 hours (3 days per week)
Closing date: 17th November 2025, 17:00 GMT
For the full role description including the details of how to apply please see the recruitment pack: Click here
Wolves Lane Centre, Wolves Lane,
London, N22 5JD
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