Contract type: Permanent, full-time
Location: This role can be based in any country where WaterAid has a Country Programme across our three Regional Hubs in West Africa, East & Southern Africa and South Asia, subject to the candidate meeting the relevant right-to-work requirements in that country.
Salary: Salaries and benefits for different countries will vary in line with the location of the successful candidate and depending on experience.
Change starts with water. Change starts with you.
Every day, millions of people live without clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene. WaterAid exists to change that – for everyone, everywhere. Join us, and your energy will help unlock people’s potential and create a fairer future.
We’re a global federation driven by one vision: a world where everyone, everywhere has clean water, sanitation and hygiene by 2030. Powered by our values of Respect, Accountability, Courage, Collaboration, Integrity and Innovation, we work alongside communities, partners and supporters to make change happen.
The WaterAid UK People Team supports WaterAid UK [UK office, UK country programmes and regional offices]. Plus Canada and Japan for services not provided by the Global People Team. This role sits as part of the Senior Management Team for WaterAid UK and reports directly to the WaterAid UK People Director.
The People Team enables WaterAid to deliver its mission by ensuring the organisation has the leadership, culture, capability and workforce needed to achieve its strategic objectives. Working in partnership with leaders across WaterAid, the team provides strategic advice, organisational development expertise and people solutions that support organisational effectiveness, employee engagement, inclusion and performance.
The People Hub Lead will embed the People Hub as a key part of the People Function operating model, bringing together and building on the three regional hubs already in place. They will lead and develop the People Hub team, establishing a consistent strategic business partnering approach across the hubs. The role will shape how People expertise, insight and advice are delivered, ensuring Country Programmes are supported and empowered to address their people priorities effectively
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Closing date: Applications close at 12:00 PM UK time on Monday 30th November 2026. First-round interviews are expected to take place during the week commencing 7th December 2026.
How to apply: Click Apply to complete the pre-screening questions and upload your CV and a cover letter.
Can I use Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology in my application? At WaterAid, we strongly advise against using AI technology at any stage of the recruitment process. Our goal is to ensure a fair and transparent process that provides every applicant with an equal opportunity to succeed. We value hearing about your unique experiences and perspectives in your application, and, if shortlisted, during the interview as well.
Pre‑employment screening: To apply for this role, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the respective country. All pre-employment checks will be carried out according to local law and WaterAid’s Safer Recruitment policy.
As a global organisation, WaterAid is committed to creating an environment where you can thrive and be yourself at your very best. Alongside our inspiring mission and meaningful work, we offer a range of benefits tailored to each country’s context and policies. These will be shared during the process
We will work with passion and focus to make sure everyone everywhere has clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene. WaterAid is a place of purpose – where people have a real commitment and shared responsibility for the impact we have. We are a global community with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, motivated by inspiring, stimulating work. We are determined to be a place where people feel safe and able to contribute their voice and truly live our values.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, beliefs, customs, traditions, ways of life and status. This includes, but is not limited to, race, ethnicity, caste, colour, gender, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth, disability status, neurodiversity, age, marital and family status, sexual orientation and gender identity, health status, place of residence, economic and social situation.
We are committed to protecting everyone we come into contact with. We have a zero- tolerance approach to abuse of power, privilege or trust across our global work, and to any form of inappropriate behaviour, discrimination, abuse, bullying, harassment, or exploitation. Safeguarding the people and communities we work with, our staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks (which can include counterterrorism, safeguarding and criminal records checks).
Together, we’ll change the world through water.
Join us and be part of the change!
WaterAid is an international charity with one goal: to change the world through water. Along with decent toilets and good hygiene, a reliable supply of clean water is essential for health, dignity and a life full of opportunity.
Today we work alongside communities worldwide setting up entire systems that deliver clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene for millions. And we get the people, policies and money in place to keep these systems working – and the water flowing for good. So that people have safe, reliable services that last.
Together with our partners and supporters, we are working with determination towards the day when we are no longer needed.
