Details
Application deadline: 31 December 2025
Salary: £ 30,000
The Impact division is responsible for identifying, developing, and supporting young leaders in One Young World's global Community to create a fair, sustainable future for all. It consists of two core teams:
The Programmes team is at the heart of One Young World’s work to identify the world’s most impactful young leaders. We work with global businesses, governments, and the third sector 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.
The Community team is responsible for the experience, development, and support of young leaders after they attend the Summit, connecting them to a network of other One Young World Ambassadors, and designing and curating a wide range of exclusive opportunities and events to accelerate their impact.
In addition, the division leads One Young World’s monitoring, evaluation, research, and learning. We report on the impact and success of One Young World's core programmes, as well as the social impact initiatives led by young leaders in the community.
Together, this division oversees a young leader’s full experience with One Young World, from scouting and selecting them for a specific opportunity, designing and delivering their respective programme, providing ongoing support before and after the One Young World Summit, and monitoring and promoting the impact they go on to create.
Responsibilities:
- Support the delivery of organisational and programmatic impact reports
- Conduct data collection, analysis, and evaluation on programmes led by One Young World and young leaders in the Community
- Research social impact, leadership theory, sustainability topics (e.g. Sustainable Development Goals), and current affairs
- Design, build and distribute data collection surveys
- Write and publish case studies on young leaders and social impact initiatives
- Manage relationships with members of the One Young World Community
- Support team in delivering Community Events and content at the One Young World Summit
Experience / Expertise:
- Expertise with quantitative and qualitative analysis
- Prior knowledge of Social Return on Investment methodology preferred
- Experience of survey design and conducting data collection
- Good understanding of the UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Active interest in current affairs and good knowledge of international geopolitical issues
- Strong written skills, including experience publishing articles or essays
- Experience, demonstrating efficiency and organisation in working to tight deadlines
- A personable, collaborative team member who relishes taking responsibility in high-pressure environments
- Have experience maintaining productive relationships with individuals and partners around the world
- Language skills desirable
Benefits include:
- Colleagues are contracted to work a 37.5 hour week (Monday-Friday) office based, however for nine months of the year (outside of the three months leading up to One Young World’s annual Summit) the organisation operates a “Flexible Fridays” policy - provides flexibility to employees on a Friday assuming there are no urgent matters that require their attention.
- Private medical insurance which includes physiotherapy, dental, eyecare and mental health support.
- NEST company pension scheme
- Central London location
- Help with commuting - we have a cycle to work scheme and season ticket loans
- Regular opportunities to access paid-for training and professional development such as courses and qualifications
- A very sociable team – we have a casual after-work social on Thursdays as well as Christmas, Summer and post-Summit parties
- Travel to events as necessary. 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 above, uploading a CV and cover letter before the application deadline.
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.
Please note that by the start of employment, you must have the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately we cannot offer sponsorship for this role now or in the future.
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.”