One Young World Fellowship – Programmes Fellow

Salary £ 26,000

 This role will be based in our Central London HQ.

Fellow Description:
One Young World is seeking three new Programmes Fellows to help make their ambitious plans for One Young World 2025 Munich a reality. One Young World Fellows are each assigned to a department for the course of their Fellowship so that they can build their skillset and experience. 

Fellows will work with young leaders from every country in the world and a huge range of backgrounds, from social entrepreneurs to campaigners, tech innovators to poets. The programme is ideally suited for recent graduates or early-career professionals with a passion for sustainable development and who want to learn more about pursuing a career in the charity sector.

Taking on this challenge calls for:

● Passion for and strong general knowledge of social and environmental causes

● An enthusiastic and professional personality

● Excellent attention to detail and personal standards

● Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

Fellows will graduate from the role as full members of the One Young World Ambassador Community, meaning you will receive life-time membership of the world’s most internationally diverse network of young leaders. You will be able to call yourself a One Young World Ambassador and take advantage of all the exclusive opportunities available to the Community.

To succeed in the Fellowship, you will:

●  Have an active interest in current affairs, sustainability and geopolitical issues.

● Be highly efficient and organised and have experience of complex admin tasks

● Have experience using the Microsoft office suite, especially excel

● Be a team player who takes the initiative and be able to cope well with deadlines and high-pressure environment

● Confident personalities who are happy to speak to new people on the telephone: this is an outwardly facing role, so you must have a very professional manner

● Must be fluent in English. Fluency in an additional language is desirable but not mandatory

● Have the legal right to work in the UK – ideally you are based within commuter distance to London, or you are planning to relocate to London from January 2025.

Your role as a Programmes Fellow:

Fellows joining the Programmes Team will be responsible for ensuring the brightest young leaders in the world are able to attend the One Young World Summit, regardless of their financial means or location in the world. Key responsibilities include:

● Ensure One Young World’s programmes are known to the most impactful potential candidates by researching and engaging with incredible young leaders around the world.

● Ensure the very best candidates benefit from programmes by supporting the Programmes Team’s admissions processes.

● Play a frontline role in supporting beneficiaries through their programmes by providing logistical support. This will include:

The Team you’ll join

The Programmes team is at the heart of One Young World’s work to identify the world’s most impactful young leaders. They work with government, the third sector and business to develop and deliver programmes which provide access to the annual One Young World Summit as well as support youth led initiatives through funding, networking and mentorship opportunities. Key programmes among the team’s portfolio of 40+ projects include:

●  Lead2030: The world’s biggest cash prize for young leaders making an impact for the Sustainable Development Goals.

● The Enterprising Futures Scholarship: One of One Young World’s largest scholarship programmes, this initiative brings leading peacebuilders under 30 to the annual One Young World Summit where they form a lasting network to mutually support each other’s impact.

●  The One Young World Entrepreneur of the Year Award: Identifies and celebrates the world’s leading young entrepreneurs – under the age of 35- who are doing good whilst doing well.

 About One Young World

One Young World identifies, promotes and connects the world’s most impactful young leaders in every country, to create a world where leaders with integrity are empowered to build a fair, sustainable future for all.

The annual One Young World Summit convenes the brightest young talent from every country and sector, working to accelerate social impact. Delegates from 190+ countries are counselled by influential political, business and humanitarian leaders such as H.M. Queen Rania of Jordan, Mary Robinson, and Sir Bob Geldof, amongst many other global figures.

During the Summit, delegates participate in four transformative days of speeches, panels, networking, and workshops. One Young World provides a platform for young leaders to speak alongside Presidents, Nobel Prize Winners, global business leaders and other inspiring global leaders. Delegates make lasting connections throughout the Summit, celebrating their participation at social events and the unforgettable Opening and Closing Ceremonies.

Community

At the end of the Summit, Delegates become One Young World Ambassadors. They return to their communities and organisations with the connections, insights and motivation to make a difference, accessing the global network of 18,700+ young leaders to accelerate existing initiatives or establish new ventures. Between Summits, Ambassadors participate in an ongoing programme of opportunities including curated events, mentorship, media exposure, and speaking engagements.

Impact

One Young World creates social impact by identifying, connecting, and promoting young leaders from 190+ countries. Through mentorship, funding programs and media exposure, One Young World empowers young leaders to accelerate and scale initiatives. One Young World is a powerful advocacy platform achieving significant progress in work on the SDGs, deepening democracy and including young people in major decision-making processes.

One Young World also measures the social impact of its community by calculating the Social Return on Investment delivered by One Young World Ambassadors. One Young World Ambassadors featured in our Impact Reports since 2010 have impacted 50.42 million people; the other Ambassadors active in our wider Community have impacted countless more. The Ambassador-led initiatives analysed in the 2023 report have impacted 8.86 million people so far, and generate, on average, $16 of social return for every $1 invested into their work.

Partners

One Young World believes that business must be at the heart of social, environmental and economic change. One Young World has the largest corporate network of any charity – working with businesses to deliver real impact. 

One Young World partners with businesses to improve ESG and create more sustainable operations with a lasting positive impact on the world around them. Through creative storytelling and powerful advocacy, One Young World gives organisations a platform to champion key causes. As the global community for young leaders, One Young World works with businesses to identify and develop top talent to help create more ethical organisations. 

Partner organisations include Audi, AstraZeneca, BMW, Deloitte, L’Oréal, and Unilever, to name a few.

One Young World Sustainability Pledge 

• One Young World endeavours to ensure its Summit is accessible to all. One Young World is committed to maximising the diversity and inclusiveness of Delegates, Speakers, and Partners. 
• One Young World will collaborate with its global community of Delegates, Ambassadors and Partners, to work towards a sustainable future for society, to address social and environmental issues, and thus enhance the quality of life throughout the world. 
• One Young World is built on respecting and embracing diverse cultures and values and will contribute to the development of the local regions in which it operates. With its global reach, One Young World has a unique opportunity to leave a legacy following each Summit. 
• We understand the impact of our business activities on the environment and society and will work with our suppliers and partners to promote socially responsible procurement. 
• Toward achieving a sustainable society, we will strive to develop our Summit through the creation of environmental value. For this purpose, we will address environmental challenges through our business activities and will expand our environmental initiatives based on collaboration with stakeholders.

Equal Opportunities Statement

At One Young World, we don’t just accept difference — we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our Summit, and our community. One Young World is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

What your colleagues say

“As someone who enjoys working in an international working environment towards a higher purpose, One Young World is an ideal place to work. It is more than a job – working at One Young World also gives you the opportunity to continuously learn and build a network of incredible change-makers from around the globe.”

“Working in such a purpose driven environment means that you become a more productive version of yourself. The team is so smart and supportive you want to push yourself harder in order to achieve the best results. Knowing that you’re changing the lives of people around the world makes it even more rewarding.”

“Our internationally diverse team means that everyone brings different experiences to the working environment which is very passionate whilst also being relaxed and friendly.”

Benefits

– We operate a 4 day working week policy, which we call Flexible Fridays. We encourage you to be super efficient with your time Monday-Thursday, so you don’t need to work (unless something super urgent comes up) on a Friday. We operate this policy all year round, apart from in the three months leading up to the Summit.
– Private medical insurance which includes physiotherapy, dental, eye care and mental health support
– Company pension scheme
– Cycle to work scheme
– Travel to events as necessary
– Central London location
– A very sociable team – Christmas, Summer and post-Summit parties
– One Young World takes part in a huge variety of events that team members can attend. Previous international opportunities have included Cannes Lions and the UN ECOSOC Forum and local opportunities have included Student Pride and the Open Iftar Project
– An unparalleled network of changemakers around the world
– The opportunity to be inspired every week by young leaders!

How to apply?
Please apply using the link below, uploading a CV and cover letter by November 21.
Please note, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so we recommend applying as early as possible.
A longlist of candidates will be invited to participate in short video interviews and a final shortlist of candidates will participate in a final round of panel interviews and assessments.