Communication Manager Jobs in Manchester

ReachOut is a national youth development charity and a strategic partner for schools. Through collective mentoring and engaging activities, we build socio-emotional skills that transform outcomes for young people constrained by circumstance.

The Curriculum, Quality and Training Manager is responsible for designing engaging & inspiring session resources, recruiting & training the adults that enable our young people to develop and managing a programme of robust and ongoing quality assurance. This will include line managing our Volunteer Officers, working closely with the Programmes and Impact Manager to make evidence informed decisions and collaborating across the organisation to meet our strategic aims.

2025 is an exciting time to join ReachOut as we launch our new organisational strategy. You’ll be joining a friendly and supportive team, helping us make a real difference to the lives and futures of young people across London and Manchester.

Job Title: Event Manager

Area of Support: GSG Impact Leadership Meeting

Duration: January - June 2025

Location: Remote

GSG Mission & Objectives

GSG Impact is a global not-for-profit organisation, established under the 2013 UK G8 presidency, with the goal to create the infrastructure and incentives for capital to flow for measurable, positive social and environmental impact.

We do this by creating, accrediting, and supporting national impact institutions - GSG National Partners. Today we are responsible for over 40 National Partners covering 60% of the global population. Over 50% of our National Partners are in emerging markets, with many more in development. Collectively GSG Impact and our National Partners work together as the GSG Impact Partnership.

We are a powerful global movement, developing innovative impact investment solutions and driving national and international policy and regulatory change to enable these solutions to be adopted at scale.

Our mission is to build impact economies across the globe, creating the infrastructure and incentives for capital to flow for the SDGs & climate goals.

Job Summary:

GSG Impact is looking for an Event Manager to support the organization of the annual Global Leadership Meeting (GLM), which will take place in Japan from May 20 to 22, 2025.

The GLM is a three-day, highly interactive international event designed as a workshop experience. It is organized in partnership with our local partner, the Japan National Partner. This invitation-only event has approximately 150 attendees from over 60 countries.

The Event Manager is responsible for the logistics planning and execution of this event, ensuring its success, on-budget, and alignment with GSG and Japan National Partner goals.

This role requires exceptional project management skills, attention to detail, and the ability to coordinate with stakeholders in different time zones to deliver a high-quality experience.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Event Planning, Coordination & Execution:

● Manage a comprehensive event plan, including budget and timeline.

● Create a simple mini website or online tool to communicate clear information about the event and manage registrations.

● Manage event communications with invitees: plan, draft and send out invitations and reminders to register for the event.

● Support attendees with Visa requirements

● Support GSG Impact team with travel requirements and accommodations

● Act as the primary point of contact for attendees’ requests regarding logistics (e.g., accommodations, travel, and food requirements).

● Communicate with the event venue to create the right setting for the event.

● Communicate with the event hotel to ensure a smooth booking process for attendees.

● Collaborate with local stakeholders to research and recommend venues and suppliers that align with event goals and budget.

● Manage event-day operations, including staff coordination, troubleshooting, and ensuring a smooth guest experience.

2. Stakeholder Communication

● Provide regular updates on event progress, challenges, and milestones to key stakeholders.

3. Budget Management

● Maintain a detailed event budget to ensure the event is delivered within the approved budget.

● Negotiate contracts with vendors and suppliers to ensure cost-effectiveness.

4. Post-Event Analysis

● Conduct post-event evaluations to gather feedback, measure success, and identify improvement opportunities.

Qualifications

Experience:

● Proven experience (5-8 years) in event planning and management, including large-scale events.

● Proven experience with international events and complex contexts.

● Experience working with multiple stakeholders.

Skills & Competencies:

● Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.

● Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.

● Proficiency in event management software and online tools.

● Budgeting and financial management skills.

● Problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure.

● Time adaptation and flexibility to collaborate effectively with stakeholders across different time zones.

Additional Requirements:

● Willingness to travel.

● Ability to lift and carry event materials as necessary.

Note: This job description outlines the general responsibilities and qualifications for the role. It is not exhaustive and may be modified as needed by the organization.

Work Environment:

Our work environment is inclusive and collaborative, designed to support a diverse, global team. Operating primarily online, we use digital tools and flexible communication strategies to stay connected across different time zones and locations. We foster respect, transparency, and teamwork to ensure everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute.

Payment Terms and Rate

We prefer candidates who operate as self-employed or through their own company and can invoice for services (equivalent to a freelance/contractor arrangement). The day rate for this role is £250, we estimate approximately 100 working days for this role.

Child’s i Foundation envisions and advocates for a world where every child grows up in a safe and loving family. We are committed to creating sustainable solutions that address the root causes of family separation, working closely with grassroots communities and local governments to reunite children with their families and help them thrive. Our system-strengthening approach focuses on building strong community networks, developing high-quality family alternative care solutions, and advocating for child welfare reforms. 

Over the years, we have built a strong, successful, and growing Trusts and Foundations programme, primarily generating restricted income. This programme, overseen by our CEO, has been crucial in supporting our work in Uganda and our advocacy partnerships across Africa and the world. As we continue to expand both our evidence for global impact, our aim is to raise over £1M annually to support our strategic objectives. We are now seeking an innovative, creative, and solution-focused Fundraising Manager to work closely with our CEO, Country Director, and leadership teams to build a robust public fundraising programme. This will include leading efforts in regular giving, community fundraising, corporate partnerships, and major donor initiatives to drive unrestricted income. You will be instrumental in cultivating strong relationships with donors and partners, supporting grant submissions, and helping us diversify our income streams.

In this role, you will also help develop and implement a comprehensive digital fundraising strategy, working with the communications team and external consultancy partners. You will ensure our website and social media platforms are optimised for donor engagement, while driving innovation through online giving platforms, peer-to-peer fundraising, and targeted digital marketing campaigns. By leveraging emerging trends and best practices, you will help grow our online revenue streams and deepen engagement with our supporters.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of Child’s i Foundation’s fundraising strategy, secure sustainable income, and contribute to our mission of ensuring every child grows up in a family. If you are passionate about transforming children's futures and have the fundraising expertise to help us achieve our goals, we would love to hear from you!

Job Purpose

The Fundraising Manager will work closely with the CEO to execute the fundraising strategy for Child’s i Foundation, with a focus on driving regular giving, community fundraising, and individual giving initiatives. Additionally, you will support the CEO in cultivating major gifts and managing corporate partnerships.

You will play a key role in providing collaborative support to our emerging fundraising effort in Uganda, particularly with their innovative 'Giving Circle' programme, which is backed by the Ugandan Board. Working closely with the communications team in Uganda, you will help deliver impactful campaigns that raise awareness and inspire donor engagement. In this role, you will also ensure the highest standards in database management and full compliance with data protection regulations.

This role will be UK-based, with occasional team meetings in various locations across the UK.

Key Responsibilities

1. Community Fundraising and Regular Giving:

• Develop and execute strategies to increase income from individual donors and community fundraising efforts.

• Manage and expand our existing personalised donor stewardship programme, enhancing engagement with regular givers while growing the donor base and building long-term partnership. 

• Develop and manage a comprehensive fundraising event calendar, incorporating high-impact challenge events, community-driven initiatives, and donor engagement activities to maximise donations and donor retention

• Grow regular giving through campaigns, such as the Christmas Appeal and The Big Give, while bringing your own expertise and creative ideas to develop new fundraising initiatives.

• Collaborate closely with the Uganda team to deliver compelling, real-time updates and powerful stories that deeply engage and inspire our supporter community, starting with the problem we aim to address.

2. Corporate Partnerships:

• Collaborate with the CEO to manage and strengthen corporate relationships, ensuring consistent communication and delivering timely, detailed impact reports that demonstrate the value of their support.

• Collaborate with the CEO to identify and cultivate new corporate prospects, focusing on high-potential sectors such as women in private equity, insurance, and banking to strategically expand our portfolio.

• Craft compelling, customised cases for support that align with corporate priorities, securing long-term, mutually beneficial partnerships driving sustainable income.

3. Major Donor Programme:

• Support the CEO in managing relationships with major donors to ensure consistent engagement and stewardship.

• Identify and cultivate new major donor prospects, maintaining a strong pipeline for future support.

• Provide tailored progress reports to major donors and plan cultivation events to enhance donor relationships.

• Assist in establishing a development board to attract and engage niche, high-value donor groups.

4. Trusts and Foundations:

• Research and identify trust and foundation opportunities, targeting grants from £5k to £50k+.

• Prepare and submit well-researched applications, and ensure timely, accurate reporting to funders.

• Focus on securing smaller trust grants to diversify income streams.

5. Data-Driven Fundraising Reporting and Strategic Planning

• Collaborate with the CEO to set fundraising targets and manage the annual budget, ensuring progress is tracked against key goals and income streams.

• Produce regular, data-driven reports to assess fundraising performance, donor retention, and campaign effectiveness, using insights to inform strategic decision-making.

• Oversee the donor database in collaboration with the Administration Manager, ensuring all donor interactions are accurately recorded and GDPR-compliant.

• Ensure compliance with data protection laws and fundraising regulations, keeping updated on any changes to maintain best practices across all activities.

• Use data insights to refine and enhance fundraising strategies, ensuring continuous improvement and alignment with organisational goals.

​​Person Specification (Skills & Experience) Essential:

• Proven experience in raising funds across diverse income streams (e.g., regular giving, community fundraising, corporate partnerships, and major donors).

• Strong relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage and maintain donor and partner relationships, combined with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Expertise in developing and implementing fundraising strategies that meet or exceed ambitious income targets, including creative campaign design (e.g., The Big Give).

• Experience in managing multiple projects and meeting deadlines, demonstrating strong organisational and time management abilities.

• Competence in setting, managing, and monitoring budgets with a clear understanding of financial targets and revenue growth.

• Proficiency in using CRM systems (ideally Salesforce) to track donor engagement and ensuring strict compliance with GDPR and other relevant regulations.

• Solid understanding of UK fundraising laws, data protection regulations, and industry best practices.

• A self-starter with the ability to work independently and proactively drive initiatives, while also collaborating effectively with teams in the UK and Uganda.

• Strong team player, adept at working with both internal stakeholders (e.g., CEO, Country Director, Board) and external partners.

• A commitment to international development, with an interest in child welfare and family-strengthening initiatives, particularly in Uganda or sub-Saharan Africa.​

Desirable:

• Demonstrated success in securing high-value gifts and managing long-term corporate partnerships.

• Previous experience in fundraising for international development or in low-resource settings.

• A successful track record in writing and submitting grant applications, particularly to trusts and foundations.

• Experience organising high-impact fundraising events and engaging donor cultivation activities.

• Familiarity with integrating marketing and communications strategies to enhance fundraising efforts and increase donor engagement.

About Cord

Cord is an international charity working to make peace a reality where people don’t have the freedom to exercise their rights. We work to build the relationship between those in power and local communities. 

We believe that people flourish when all parts of society work together. Peaceful relationships make that possible. The simple act of talking begins a journey of growth which transforms mistrust, includes the excluded and turns adversaries into allies.

Cord operates in eight countries and implements programmes in the following areas:

• Empowering Women & Girls
• Accessing Fundamental Freedoms
• Climate & the Environment
• Economic Empowerment
• Supporting Stronger Societies

We are a small, committed team who love working together to make a huge impact. If you like the sound of us, then take a look at the recruitment pack and come and join our team!

About the Role

Are you someone who is passionate about seeing positive change in our world? Can you bring knowledge and creativity in designing innovative and effective peacebuilding programmes?

We are looking for someone to support our programmes and institutional fundraising with excellent writing skills, who is passionate about addressing the root causes of and inequalities caused by conflict. You will be someone passionate about the work Cord does and who can bring technical institutional funding expertise alongside peacebuilding knowledge to our small and committed team.

In this role you will lead the development of new programmes and institutional funding bids in line with Cord’s peacebuilding approach and 5 main programme areas. You will manage proposal submissions to Cord’s key donors such as the EU, US State Department, GIZ, SDC, UN Peacebuilding Fund etc. You will be working closely with country teams to design and write proposals based on strong project designs developed in partnership with our local partners.

The role will also operate at a strategic level by managing Cord’s relationships with key donors and shaping how Cord communicates about its programmes and the added-value that Cord brings.

If you like what you read and are passionate about real and lasting change, come and join us and be part of the Cord story.

Company Description

Catch22 exists to help build a society where everyone has a good place to live, good people around them, and a fulfilling purpose. We call these our '3Ps'. We achieve this in two ways. First we improve lives on the frontline through delivery of public services. Secondly, we use our knowledge to change 'the system', to fix the complex web that can trap and disempower those it was set up to help. With the heart of a charity and the mindset of a business, we are uniquely placed to deliver on this challenging agenda.

Job Description

We are looking for an ambitious business development professional who has experience in end to end project management and a track record of securing six-figure funding opportunities. 

As a Business Development Manager, you will play a vital role in retaining existing contracts and spearheading the development of new business through public procurement opportunities, which are crucial to Catch22's growth and stability.

You will become an essential part of our entrepreneurial, energetic, and passionate Business Development team, contributing to the achievement of our income targets and growth aspirations. In this role, you’ll forge strong relationships across teams, lead the design of innovative services and products across our operational hubs, and ensure seamless handovers to operations.

Your main responsibilities will include: 

• Delivering a dynamic portfolio of bidding activities: Leading end-to-end bid management to secure major public sector contracts for Catch22.
• Designing innovative, outcomes-focused solutions: Spearheading the creation of high-quality services and products across Catch22’s delivery hubs.
• Driving strategic insights: Conducting upstream research and development to inform business development decisions and strategic planning.
• Fostering a culture of continuous improvement: Actively contributing to team and organisational growth by identifying and implementing actionable learnings.
• Building and managing key partnerships: Identifying and managing opportunity-specific partnerships and contributing towards broader Catch22 partnership activities.

Qualifications

To thrive in this role, you will need a passion for Catch22's vision and possess a range of experience and skills, including:

• Project Management: Proven experience in delivering end-to-end project management, including effectively leading a project team.
• Partnership Development: Experience working with external partner organisations to develop new funding propositions.
• Business Development Expertise: Comprehensive understanding of the business development cycle.
• Policy Knowledge: Familiarity with at least one of Catch22’s policy interest areas (education, employability, justice, and children’s services).
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a strong command of English and Maths.
• Funding Success: Demonstrated success in securing six-figure funding opportunities through written applications or bid processes

By joining our dynamic team, you will unlock the potential to advance your Business Development career through access to professional development and growth opportunities.

The Operations, Fundraising and Communications Manager will:

• Manage the internal operations of the organisation and ensure that the Board of Trustees meets its legal obligations.
• Manage the external profile of High Peak Community Arts, in order to maintain and increase the sustainability of the organisation, through increased visibility and income streams.
• Take joint responsibility with the Board of Trustees and the staff team for the ongoing development of the organisation.

Ten Ten Resources is an educational organisation that nurtures spiritual growth, personal development and social responsibility by sharing inspiring, creative content through a Catholic lens.

Working as part of a team of 12, the Office Manager is a key managerial role. You will maintain and improve office systems, processes and policies, ensuring that clients receive a high-quality service, and the remote working them is well-organised and efficient.

This role is offered full-time (5 days) or part-time (4 days).

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SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

• Systems | Manage, review and improve the use of our office systems
• Client Experience | Ensure excellence in our communication with clients
• Line Management | Line Management responsibility for two members of staff
• Team Organisation | Management of team matters
• Reports and Policies | Reporting to senior leadership and policy management
• General Admin | As required 

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IN DETAIL

Systems

Improving the use of our systems including:

• HubSpot for marketing, communications and Knowledge Base

• Trello for project and process management 

• Clockify for time management and time off

• Google Drive for file management

You will propose and implement improvements, and train staff members in new and improved practices. Therefore, a previous knowledge of some of the systems we use is desirable, and a proven ability to understand and implement systems is essential. 

Client Experience

You will have responsibility for ensuring Client Experience across all communication channels including the website, email communication, telephone, knowledge base and chatbots.

As part of this, you will understand the role and responsibilities of the Office Administrator responsibilities so you can provide training, backfill and assist during busy periods. This includes:

• Resolving user-based queries

• Managing subscriptions and trial subscriptions

• Triaging communication to the relevant member of staff

• Improving and updating CRM data (eg school holidays, pupil numbers, etc)

In addition, under the guidance of the Leadership Team, you will organise, plan and implement the annual subscription process.

Line Management

You will initially have Line Management responsibility of the Finance Officer and Office Administrator. This includes bi-weekly one-to-one meetings, termly reviews, annual appraisals and adhoc meetings with reportees or the Leadership Team as required.

Team Organisation

You will have responsibility for managing various team matters. This includes, although is not exclusive to:

• Payment of goods and services

• Organising Team Gatherings and adhoc in-person meetings

• Remote planning of work events - eg film shoots, conferences

• Team training as required

• Ensuring staff have up to date DBS certificates

Reports and Policies

This includes:

• Producing reports for the Leadership Team regularly and as required

• Producing and updating company-wide policies, ensuring that they are fit for purpose

• Ensuring the Operations Manual is up to date and that department heads update the manual as necessary

General Admin

You will also have responsibility for General Admin tasks. This may include, although is not exclusive to:

• Receiving and triaging post

• Banking cheques

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PLACE OF WORK

This is a home-working role. All home-working office equipment will be provided by the company as required.

In-person staff gatherings take place three times per year, requiring an overnight stay. Travel and accommodation are provided by the organisation. Additional in-person meetings may also be called as required.

Moss Side Millennium Powerhouse is a busy community and youth centre based charity located in Moss Side, Manchester. We are an independent charity, which operates a diverse range of cultural and commercial activities. A lot of the work we do is with young people aged 8 -19 or up to 25 for those with additional needs offering provision during the day in school holidays and universal provision in the evenings. The post holder will need to be comfortable working in this environment.

Open 7 days a week with varying hours the venue is a bustling hive of activity and we are now recruiting for a Full-time Operations Manager to manage the day to day team and processes that are necessary to provide a safe friendly and welcoming environment. You’ll want every person to have a positive customer experience and be committed to delivering exceptional service.

In addition to the above this post requires you to have attention to detail, be a quick learner & able to undertake physical tasks to support the team. This crucial role will require a flexible approach to working within the varying needs and requirements of a multi-functional community venue. You will work closely with a range of staff and volunteers in a busy and responsive environment, and so you will need to be both a team player, and able to work independently, as required. An enhanced DBS is required for this role.

FIT makes grants to organisations and provides individual fellowships for work that promotes sustainable transport as a universal basic right, reduces the environmental impact of our transport system, and reduces the dominance of the car in society. The Foundation also makes loans, repayable grants and equity investments to selected projects and innovations. For further information about our work and examples of our projects, please visit our website.

The Communications Officer will manage the Charity's communications activities including PR/press, the website and social media, as well as helping organise various events. We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced individual who cares passionately about achieving our aims. The role offers an opportunity to help shape the Foundation’s priorities and strategy, to be part of a movement for change, and to identify and work with some exceptional individuals and organisations. 

 JOB DESCRIPTION

1)   PR/ press:

• Promoting FIT and its work to a wider audience

• Publishing and promoting the work of FIT’s grantees, fellows and investees using blogs, social media, newsletters and press releases:

  • Communicating with grantees, fellows and investees to obtain relevant information

  • Drafting news articles for the FIT website and social media

  • Producing a quarterly newsletter detailing new grant awards, grantee news and upcoming events

  • Producing press releases and media articles

  • Liaising with external press and print media organisations

  • Creative use of other media as the post holder sees fit

• Creating a digital catalogue/ archive of all FIT-funded projects, fellowships and investments

• Adding FIT to directories of grant-giving organisations to allow us to be found by a wider audience.

2)      Website: 

• Maintaining and updating FIT’s website (in conjunction with the Executive Secretary & Grants Manager)

• Producing grant impact summaries for the individual project pages on the website using information provided in final project reports

• Adding missing past/ present funded projects to the website to create a complete online record of everything FIT has funded.

3)      Social media: 

• Managing FIT’s existing social media accounts including LinkedIn and X

• Setting up new social media accounts as necessary eg Facebook

• Drafting a social media policy for FIT.

4)   Events/ networking:

• Supporting the organisation of in person events and webinars to showcase the projects, fellowships and social investments which FIT supports, and to enable networking amongst those supported by FIT (in conjunction with the Executive Secretary & Grants Manager and Events Manager)

• Creating virtual sub-groups of grantees and fellows to further enable networking opportunities.

5)    Other: 

• Opportunity for drafting a communications strategy

• Other communications tasks from time to time as deemed reasonable by the trustees and Executive Secretary & Grants Manager.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

The Communications Officer will actively and passionately promote the work of the Foundation and will be aligned with the aims of FIT, which are public transport as a universal basic right, reducing the environmental impact of our transport system, and reducing the dominance of the car in society.

Skills and competencies

• Excellent copywriting skills and experience in drafting copy for technical and non-technical audiences in a variety of formats, including web, social media, news articles, press releases, formal reports, etc (E)

• Experience in web editing using WordPress (E)

• Ability to work and liaise with a wide range of people (E)

• Accuracy and excellent attention to detail (E)

• Ability to work independently under own initiative (E)

• High level organisational and administrative skills (E)

• IT skills: competent in the use of Google Workspace, Zoom and social media, etc (E)

Knowledge and experience

• Experience of working in a communications role (E)

• Experience of working with social media (E)

• Experience of working with mainstream media (E)

• Familiarity with the charitable, not-for-profit or campaigning sector (E)

• Experience of working within a committee environment, for example, with a board of trustees or elected members (D)

• Interest in and support for sustainable transport (E)

• Knowledge of the sustainable transport sector (D)

E = Essential; D = Desirable

To apply for the role, please submit your CV and a covering letter (maximum 2 sides A4) outlining your relevant skills and experience, together with details of how you fit the requirements of the person specification. The deadline for applications is 23:55 on Friday 14th February 2025.

Purpose of the role

We are looking for enthusiastic colleague ready to work in a fast-paced and exciting work environment who can easily grasp and communicate impact to our different audiences. The Communications Specialist will be an exceptional writer across different platforms, be an excellent coordinator across the communications and wider team and be a strategic thinker. They will love the opportunities that come with working in an entrepreneurial environment, with a drive to deliver excellence and to support project management across our high-profile moments – events, product launches, campaigns.

The role is currently fixed term with strong likelihood of becoming a permanent role.

Key Responsibilities

Content generation

· Draft compelling content for our different audiences across a broad suite of communications, particularly for our website, newsletters and materials.

Strategic delivery

• Support the Head of Communications and Membership and the Communications Lead to implement our Communications Strategy and Social Media Strategy. 
• Design and deliver several communications plans for key global opportunities – for our latest insight/research/tools and for our participation at high-profile events. 
• Take a strategic focus across communications outputs, identifying core audiences and the best messages and approaches to reach those audiences. 
• Oversee funding communications, developing materials and digital communications to resonate with business, foundations and other funders.

Drive efficiency and continuous improvement  

· Aptly project manage the delivery of our key moments, particularly for research and events, being exceptionally organised and working well with external suppliers and the wider team.

· Seamlessly coordinate the planning and evaluation of communications milestones, including our communications calendar.

· Maintain and improve core systems including our mailing lists and help to improve our website through regularly maintenance and updates.

· Support the development of processes to enhance how we plan communications opportunities and evaluate impact from across the team.  

Using relationships for change 

• Build relationships with our Members, partners and donors to share their story, make them feel valued and ensure they promote our initiatives.
• Support capacity building of the wider team in communications (e.g. providing feedback, templates and running training sessions).
• Work openly with colleagues, collaborating enthusiastically and asserting and influencing effectively for timely communications.

 Visual identity

• Be a brand ambassador and champion, implement and support development of protocols and house style guidelines, ensuring high standards of accuracy and consistency across the team and our content.
• Develop compelling visuals to accompany communications.   

Other

• Support the navigation of communications issues. 

Are you a Marketing and Communications Manager, who loves planning? In this new role at an international health education membership organisation, you will develop, lead and implement communications and marketing strategies and campaigns that will enhance the organisation's reputation and drive engagement and growth.

This is a new role, as part of building a new management team to support the senior leadership team of small work team, who punch above their weight! You will have 2 creative officers to support you in this role, whilst you plan ahead, and find new ways to gain a bigger audience, through strong organisational skills, and effective marketing. You will enjoy communicating the breadth of offerings they have and provide- including resources, training, an annual conference, - to a vast and complex audience base.

· Salary £37,000, plus 31 days holiday (including bank holidays)

· Remote, with travel once every 2 months to meet as a team, and a week trip for the annual conference.

· Full-time hours, permanent role. Flexible working styles.

You will have experience as a Marketing and Communications Manager within a membership or non-profit organisation, with experience developing and executing integrated strategies, across content, campaigns, digital marketing, brand development, media relations and stakeholder engagement.

The organisation will review applications on a rolling basis, if keen please apply ASAP. I look forward to telling you more about this unique opportunity to join an organisation at an exciting period of development.

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

We are looking for a Communications Officer to join an incredible international animal welfare charity to pro-actively deliver and support the communications and campaigns projects and activities.
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This is a homebased role with attendance in the London office when required.

The Charity
An ambitious charity with a long and rich history of prioritising practical, professional and sustainable solutions for animals world-wide and the communities they are part of.

You would be joining a motivated and friendly fundraising team, offering fantastic benefits including 26 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, and a career path that can grow with the organisation, as well as much more!

The Role
Deliver local, national and international PR (both online and offline), supporting awareness-raising, global programmes, emergency, fundraising and advocacy activities and campaigns.

Implement media plans in line with the global fundraising, marketing and communications strategy and in support of communications KPIs.

Work with Communications Manager on publications, including copy for marketing materials, the website and internal communications.

The Candidate
Excellent knowledge of the UK media environment, including print, broadcast and digital.

Experience of working in a busy press or communications environment, including interacting with national media.

Expertise in managing both reactive and proactive media relations.

An experienced writer, with the ability to produce engaging, persuasive copy that is tailored to the needs of particular audiences.

IMPORTANT NOTE
Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful, but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.

Education for All Morocco (EFA) is a transformative charity dedicated to creating opportunities for marginalized girls in Morocco to access quality education. Established in 2007, we have worked tirelessly to transform the lives of young girls, giving them full access to education and additional support thanks to a well-resourced learning and living environment. 

In order for us to continue to connect with donors and partners worldwide, we are looking for a Communication Co-Ordinator to drive our communication and marketing strategy to amplify our impact and champion educational equity in Morocco.

Position Overview: 

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Communications Coordinator to develop and execute our communication strategy. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in telling the story of our mission and driving our message forward across diverse platforms. This will include managing both internal and external communications, developing compelling content, enhancing donor engagement, and strengthening our digital presence.

Key Responsibilities: 

1.Communications Strategy:

·Collaborate with the Managing Director to design and execute a comprehensive communications plan.

·Ensure consistency in messaging and alignment with the charity’s goals.

2.Digital Marketing Strategy:

·Develop and manage a multi-channel digital marketing strategy and a content calendar. 

·Grow and engage with our online community, to create a vibrant presence across our social media platforms.

3.Donor Relations: 

·Create impactful, consistent donor-facing communications, including compelling case studies, impact reports and thank-you messages.

·Liaise with donors and other funding partners to align and deliver communication strategies. 

4.Content Creation: 

·Develop compelling written and visual content for marketing purposes, including social media, newsletters, annual reports and press releases.

·Capture the impact of our work through storytelling, photography and videography, as needed.[MB1] 

5.Publicity: 

·Act as the liaison for media enquiries and public relations opportunities.

6.Monitoring and Reporting

·Track and analyze communication metrics to evaluate the success of the strategies and inform future strategies. 

Personal Qualities:

·A creative thinker with a passion for storytelling, promoting social change and embracing the importance and impact of our work.

·Strong organizational skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving. 

Required Skills and Experience:

·Proven experience in communications and digital marketing, ideally in the charity sector

·Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English, proficiency in Arabic is an advantage. 

·Expertise in social media management and content creation.

·Strong storytelling skills with a creative eye for visuals and branding.

·Experience with donor engagement practices and impact reporting.

·Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects.

Working Hours, Location and Benefits: 

·8-12 hours per week, based on workload[MB2] 

·This is a contractor position, allowing flexibility and remote work.

·Competitive remuneration to be determined based on experience and expertise. 

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should upload their CV, cover letter and examples of their previous work by the 5th of February.

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Design for Good (DfG) builds, trains and focuses a passionate global creative community to design direct and lasting impact for the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. On a breadth and scale only possible through cross-company collaboration.

Your Role
We are seeking a Senior Communications & PR Leader to drive impactful internal and external communications and strengthen our global network. You will be responsible for developing and executing a dynamic communications strategy while building strong relationships with media partners to raise awareness of our global alliance and its achievements. This is a hands-on role ideal for a candidate who excels at strategic thinking but is also comfortable with content creation using own copywriting and visual skills, as well as guiding other content creators from volunteering partners.

We are looking for someone who shares the DfG mission, has a passion for storytelling, and excels at strategising and delivering innovative communication and PR initiatives. Additionally, the ideal candidate will also possess exceptional communication skills to engage effectively within our global network, connecting diverse audiences and their communication departments. The Communication & PR leader will collaborate with programme staff, and senior management to deliver compelling content across various platforms, including digital marketing, press, branding and storytelling initiatives. The working environment is informal, team-oriented, and encourages individual input and development. Thereby supporting the execution of DfG’s impact-driven program to improve life through design. This position reports to the Managing Director of Design for Good.

Key Responsibilities:

• Communication Strategy: Develop and implement a communications strategy to elevate DfG’s global visibility and impact.
• Public Relations & Branding: Build and strengthen relationships with press contacts, and public relations partners to expand DfG’s reach. Enhance and promote our brand to ensure consistent messaging and representation.
• Content Development: Lead and create content for various channels, including the website, social media, events, annual reviews, and press releases
• Content Execution: Plan, coordinate, and deliver communication activities in partnership with alliance communication leads and external partners.

Key Requirements:

• Passion for DfG's mission to improve life through design
• Senior-level experience in communications, and public relations ideally in an NGO, charity or mission-driven organisation.
• Strong public relations network and a proven track record of securing media coverage for a global organisation.
• Exceptional communication skills in English, with strong storytelling abilities (additional languages are a plus).
• Ability to work independently while motivating and collaborating with colleagues and partners globally.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Comfortable working remotely with international teams across different time zones.

Preferred Skills and qualifications

• Proven experience building and managing relationships with media, partners, and stakeholders (foundation is a plus)
•   Experience in sectors related to international culture, design, creativity, or sustainability.
•  Familiarity with diverse media channels and target audiences
•  Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, PR, Marketing, or a related field.

Compensation
Salary payment is dependent on skill set, experience and education.

Responses to applications
Replies will be sent during January 2025.