Due Diligence Lead
Remote | UK
- Organization: BRC - British Red Cross
- Location: Remote | UK
- Grade:
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Occupational Groups:
- Internal audit, Investigation and Inspection
- Managerial positions
- Closing Date: 2025-07-29
6 months Fixed Term Contract
Full Time 35 hours per week (typically Mon – Fri, 9am – 5pm)
Salary: £33,348 to £38,704 (plus London Weighting, £3,344, if applicable) per annum
Do you enjoy working in a multi-cultural environment, where your work has a direct impact on the lives of vulnerable people? The British Red Cross are looking for a confident collaborator who can lead the development of a clear plan for all due diligence assessments, ensuring alignment with our partnership standards and timelines. If this sounds like you, please read on….
A Day in the life of our Due Diligence Lead
This role will focus on completing National Society (NS) partner due diligence assessments. So everyday you’ll work collaboratively with these partners and the broader International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. You’ll work as the process lead and liaise between the BRC, NS partners and other critical stakeholders. Your stakeholders will be based across Asia, Africa, MENA and Europe, so you’ll work with a global mindset, being alert to local norms and sensitivities.
As part of your assessment work, you’ll collect, review and validate all the required documents and evidence from partners. You’ll work with accuracy and completeness. You’ll interview staff and (where feasible) conduct site visits. You’ll analyse data and identify trends and gaps in area of non-compliance / risk. You’ll report your findings to the relevant stakeholders.
The work you will do will be crucial to the work of the organisation, and therefore vital to the lives of those in crisis. Your skills directly contribute to supporting our humanitarian efforts. You'll make a real difference in the lives of those we aim to help.
This role might be for you if you are…
- Up to date with knowledge of themes and compliance issues of the International Development space including FCDO requirements.
- You have detailed knowledge of institutional donors such as FCDO, ECHO and USAID. You understand how to manage compliance and risk in donor-led funding.
- Adept in research experience, technical expertise and excellent analytical and influencing skills.
- Naturally insightful: You can analyse and interpret information to communicate and persuade decision makers. You can negotiate, influence and network with decision makers.
- Understanding of NGO / Humanitarian sectors. A strong understanding of the international humanitarian system and international, regional and national policy frameworks.
- Collaborative: You can work closely with colleagues in different departments across the organisation. You can build relationships with National Society partners in the region and the broader International Red Cross and Red Crescent movement.
Interested? Closing date for applications is 23:59 on Tuesday 29th July 2025. Early submission of completed applications is recommended. As we reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive a high volume of applications.
- Holidays: 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) + option to buy 5 extra days.
- Pension scheme: Up to 6% contributory pension.
- Flexible working: We do our best to accommodate your preferred work style.
- Learning & Development: Wide range of career opportunities + comprehensive learning.
- Discounts: Access to Blue Light Discount Card and employee benefits platform.
- Wellbeing Support: Access to mental health and wellbeing assistance.
- Team Working: Support our mission in a collaborative team.
Together, we are the world's emergency responders
Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager.