Communications And Marketing Manager Jobs

This role is an exciting mix of brand marketing, multidisciplinary project management, stakeholder engagement and innovation as you seek to drive awareness of The Charity amongst priority audiences.

You’ll manage your team of 1 to launch critical marketing campaigns and projects, delivering comprehensive 360-degree marketing plans and work with our incredible Support and Fundraising teams to drive us further, faster towards a cure. You’ll oversee our brand insights, ensuring trackers are in place, providing value for money and reporting regularly to the Head of Marketing and other senior colleagues to influence decisions across the organisation that can impact awareness and perceptions.

• A highly competent and experienced brand, marketing or communications professional, with a strategic focus, who brings experience and expertise in developing brands and integrated campaigns

• Someone who inspires and galvanises their team and wider department, working collaboratively across the organisation

• Used to working at a fast pace to deliver engaging and creative campaigns

• Experienced in managing large scale integrated marketing campaigns across paid, earned and owned channels and in complex stakeholder landscapes

• Experience of delivering a rebrand or significant brand refresh involving multiple stakeholders

• A strategic thinker with experience of successfully influencing and directing strategic brand development in a complex environment. Ability to provide expert advice and shape strategies

• Great at building relationships and working with internal and external stakeholders to make the change you want to see happen

• Excellent analytical, project management and planning skills

• In-depth knowledge of the principles of branding and experience of brand architecture development

We’re looking for an experienced Marketing and Communications Officer to join our Marcoms Team. This role represents an exciting opportunity to work with a charity that has real impact on the lives of children, young people and their families. Whether you’re liaising with the media to raise awareness of our work in schools, working with school-based colleagues to develop case studies, promoting our professional qualifications, or developing marketing and communications campaigns and activity, including Children’s Mental Health Week, you will be motivated by knowing that this role will help Place2be to support children across the UK with their mental health.

You will play a key role in campaigns, creating compelling copy to raise awareness of our work and work closely with our Head of Marketing and Communications to secure press coverage and supporting with the creation of digital media, key blogs and content. This is a role that requires a unique mix of skills across communications, marketing and PR.

If you share our core values of perseverance, integrity, compassion and creativity and have the ‘can do’ attitude towards your work and the key skills needed to succeed, we would love to hear from you. It’s varied and interesting role but hugely rewarding and fulfilling - you will be helping to give young people a brighter future.

Together we can change children’s lives. At Place2Be, we believe every child should have easy access to mental health support whenever they need it. We create a safe place in schools where children and young people can open up without pressure or stigma, allowing our highly skilled and diverse counsellors to reach children, young people and their families who need us.

For a career with purpose, this is your place.

Recruitment Process:

As part of your application you will need to answer some shortlisting questions. Please answer these as fully as you can, we recommend using the STAR model. Situation, Task, Action Result.

Closing date for applications: Midnight on 12 January 2025

1st Interview date: 17 January 2025

2nd Interview : 23 January 2025

Our Benefits

When you work at Place2Be –whether that's in a school, supporting families, providing clinical supervision, or in IT, Finance, or Fundraising –every role can make the difference to a young person. To achieve this, we ask that you bring your best self to your role and our commitment to you, is to welcome you into our community, and help you progress. Because we know that you being at your best, means the best outcomes for the children we support.

Here’s just a few things we have on offer:

• Annual Leave that increases with service
• Comprehensive learning and development to enable you to progress your career
• 5% contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance of four times your annual salary
• A comprehensive employee assistance programme
• Mobile Phone Discounts (EE network)
• Wellbeing days to allow you some ‘you’ time
• Christmas holidays closure period in addition to your annual leave

We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability. We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented within our organization.

Please note if we receive a high volume of applications, we may close this vacancy early. If you are interested, please apply asap.

Safeguarding the young people we support is our top priority. We are committed to recruiting candidates who share this commitment to safeguarding, and we therefore apply robust recruitment and selection procedures to ensure all candidates are appropriate for the roles they apply for and are appropriately screened prior to appointment including DBS checks and social media background checks.

Communications and Marketing Manager

London (hybrid working – 40:60 office: home)

£57,000 (pro rata)

Job Share Opportunity: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday (21 hours per week) 

Start Date: April 2025 

Our client has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Communications and Marketing Manager to lead their marketing and communications functions as they begin implementation of an ambitious strategy to raise awareness of the organisation. You will oversee their digital communications, marketing, training and events functions and to lead on their own national advertising campaigns. This is a strategic role, requiring effective stakeholder management with senior, high-profile, advertising industry partners.    

They have a culture that’s open, friendly and collaborative, with a real focus on making the right decisions in the right way and learning while they’re doing it. They welcome applications from all sections of the community, and are committed to being a diverse and inclusive organisation, both so they can represent everyone in the UK and so colleagues feel comfortable at work. 

They operate a hybrid working model and office attendance is required 40% of your contracted hours. 

Responsibilities 

• Lead, direct and motivate the communications and marketing and team and ensure that members are supported in their personal development 

• Lead the digital communications function, including the website, social media channels, video content and email marketing. Ensure effective use of digital communications tools (existing, new and emerging), in line with best practice, to raise awareness of our client and reach target audiences in line with their strategy.

• Lead communications and marketing programme with the advertising industry 

• Oversee strategic development and delivery of the e-learning programme as part of the wider ASA / CAP advice and training offer, ensuring income targets are met 

• Facilitate effective internal communication by ensuring timely and relevant communication to staff of key internal and external developments and news 

• As a budget manager, ensure that all activities are delivered on time and on budget 

Required skills: 

• Degree level education or the ability to demonstrate equivalent level of knowledge and experience 

• Experience of successfully operating in a position of responsibility within marketing or corporate communications in a high-profile organisation 

• Ability to lead and motivate staff, set targets and manage performance 

• Excellent oral and written communication skills and proven ability in applying them in a similar role or context 

• Experienced presenter, persuasive and articulate. Willing to represent our client on television and radio 

• Strategic thinker, able to define and implement a communications strategy in accordance with organisational objectives 

We are looking to recruit a dynamic and high performing Head of Marketing & Communications to work with us on the next chapter of our exciting journey. We are seeking someone with the creative vision and energy to build our profile as a facilitator and thought leader for innovative sector leadership and positive social change.

Job Description

Clore Social Leadership is one of the UK’s most respected leadership development providers for social purpose and non-profit leaders. We support and develop exceptional social sector leaders who are changing the world and serving disadvantaged and underserved communities across the UK and globally.

Since 2010, Clore Social Leadership has supported over 4,000 individuals from nearly 3,000 social sector organisations. Through our transformative skills and development programmes, we empower individuals from local grassroots initiatives to global organisations to become agents of change. In partnership, we have developed leadership programmes for people with lived and/or learned experience of racial inequalities, youth services, immigration systems, criminal justice systems, social immobility, homelessness, gender inequalities, health inequalities and climate change.

We are at a turning point in growth and transformation for the organisation. You will amplify Clore Social’s brand and thought leadership and grow our revenue streams, audience and engagement by developing impactful, multi-channel B2B and B2C marketing and communications campaigns for our new and existing programmes and products.

The Head of Marketing & Communications will be part of our small, focused team of 8. They will work alongside the CEO and the rest of the organisation, providing the opportunity to contribute to our wider strategic aims. 

Role Description

The Head of Marketing & Communications is responsible for: providing strategic and creative leadership to build Clore Social Leadership’s profile and brand; achieving revenue and participant targets; and building engagement campaigns to support our work. This includes:

• Growing revenue streams and audience size and engagement by developing successful multi-channel marketing campaigns for our expanding range of leadership development programmes and products.
• Working collaboratively across the organisation on profile and engagement building activities. This includes showcasing programme and participant impact, developing and delivering an alumni relations strategy, as well as developing and project managing campaigns and events aligned to organisational goals.
• Collaborating with the CEO and the Director of Development to support the establishment of commercial partnerships with promotional assets.
• Growing and protecting the Clore Social Leadership brand, acting as the brand guardian across the organisation.
• Contributing to digital transformation, working across the organisation to ensure that digital platforms are used and maximised as a marketing and analytical tool, as well as provide the best possible user experience.
• Being responsible for the overall management and optimisation of our website, ensuring its functionality, performance and user experience. 
• Managing external partners and agencies to develop and execute a digital marketing strategy to achieve organisational objectives.
• Ensuring compliance with data protection regulations and maintaining the privacy and security of our data assets, as the appointed Data Protection Officer.
• Investigating and implementing evaluation and monitoring processes for all marketing and communications activities, including regularly producing reports for partners, funders, the senior leadership team and Board of Trustees.
• Developing and managing the Marketing & Communications budget.
• Line managing the Marketing & Communications Coordinator.

Reporting relationships

This role will be managed by the CEO and will line manage the Marketing & Communications Coordinator.

Person Specification

This role is likely to suit someone who is ambitious and keen to make their mark. You will have a strong track record in developing high profile engagement campaigns. You will be a bold and imaginative professional who will take Clore Social into a new space, focusing on increasing and enhancing our reach and impact. You will be a confident, persuasive communicator who is also hard working, with a strong attention to detail. 

You will bring your experience gained in a commercial environment, or delivering commercially-successful products, to help us build our leadership development products.

You will join an experienced, talented and friendly team in a fast-moving organisation during an exciting period of change.

As a team-player in a small organisation, you will balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery, working independently and collaboratively to achieve goals. 

Personal qualities

• Flexible: Adaptable to a fast-moving environment that responds to sector needs
• Focused: Able to think analytically, analyse data and extract key messages. Strong attention to detail
• Creative: Proven ability to think creatively and deploy ideas innovatively 
• Courageous: Able to challenge the status quo to seek continuous improvement and innovative solutions
• Curious: Lifelong learner, actively engages in personal and professional development 
• Passionate: About the power of learning and development in catalysing social change

Skills & Experience - (E=essential, D=desirable)

Marketing & Communications

• Strong track record in developing, project managing and delivering successful, multi-channel marketing campaigns (E)
• Experienced at leading and developing impactful brand and profile-raising campaigns (E)
• Thorough understanding of developing and delivering engagement campaigns (E)
• Demonstrable digital skills and strong awareness of digital trends (E)
• Strong copy writing and copy editing skills, ranging from social media ads to longer form content (E)
• Experience with graphic design tools e.g. Canva (E)
• HTML coding (D)
• Experience with Google Suite, Canva, Salesforce (D)

Interpersonal skills

• Exceptional communications and interpersonal skills and the proven ability to build relationships, securing buy-in and building credibility at the most senior levels (E)
• Ability to craft inspiring, clear and effective content tailored to diverse audiences, ensuring messages resonate and drive engagement (E)
• Track record of driving change, fostering a culture of ideas and innovation, and instilling new thinking amongst colleagues (E)
• An empowering, collaborative and inspiring line manager, committed to the healthy development and growth of their team (E)
• Ability to demonstrate a passion for social impact and leadership development in a social sector context (D)

Analytical skills

• Exceptional problem solving skills, with a good mix of evidence-based decisions balanced with pragmatism, flexibility and common sense (E)
• Financially astute and analytical with a proven track record of developing and managing departmental budgets (E)

Hours and place of work

This is a full-time role to be fulfilled over a 35-hour week, within core working hours (Mon-Fri, 10am–4pm UK time), with flexibility as required.

This is a hybrid role with one day a week in our shared office space in London (Better Space, 127 Farringdon Road, London EC1R 3DA), the travel costs of which must be covered by the individual. We are open to discussing this arrangement further to accommodate individual needs and preferences.

Further UK travel will be required on occasion, the costs of which would be covered by Clore Social Leadership.

Terms, pay and benefits

• This is a permanent contract.
• Salary for this role will be £45,000 - £50,000.
• The post holder is entitled to 25 days of annual leave, in addition to UK statutory holidays.
• The office is closed for one week during the winter festive period (25-31 December), providing an additional three days of annual leave in addition to the above allocation.
• You have the option to join our contributory pension scheme. The employer's contribution is 3% with a minimum employee contribution of 5%.

Application process
We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment. We value and respect every individual, regardless of their race, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability or background, and actively seek to eliminate bias, promote equality and provide equal opportunities for all to showcase their talents and be evaluated solely on their qualifications, skills and potential. We conduct a blind recruitment process to ensure fairness and equity by anonymising applications, removing names and identifiable information.

If you are passionate about making a profound impact and thrive in a dynamic, values-driven environment, we encourage you to submit an application.

Please apply through Charity Jobs. You will be asked to send:

• Your CV (two pages max.), including relevant work experience.
• A cover letter (one page max.), which addresses your suitability for and interest in the role.
   

Key dates
Applications close: 12:00pm Monday 6 January 2025
First round interviews (online): Thursday 16 January 2025 (flexibility can be offered)
Final interviews (in person): Wednesday 22 or Friday 24 January 2025 (flexibility can be offered)

Travel expenses for in-person interviews will be reimbursed on submission of valid receipts.

In line with the Equality Act 2010, we are committed to offering reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and beyond. 

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Clore Social Leadership is committed to a policy of equality and diversity.

Registered charity number: 1136727

Marketing and Communications Manager
£45,864 pa plus excellent benefits
London WC1 and home-based
35 hours per week

The Marketing and Communications Manager is a crucial and influential role for the College as you will develop cross-channel, insights-led strategies that promote College products and services. You will raise the profile of the brand, grow revenue through membership recruitment and retention and drive audience acquisition and engagement.

Reporting to the Head of Creative, Content & Marketing, you will independently and proactively plan and deliver strategic marketing and communications campaigns, working collaboratively with the Marketing and Communications team to produce high-quality, engaging and effective content across the College’s website and social media as well as through email and other publications.

As Marketing and Communications Manager, you will work with the Events team to build awareness, attendance and engagement at all College events, including the College’s flagship annual conference, whilst also supporting the Educational & Learning team to drive course attendance, awareness and satisfaction, assisting with the development and promotion of new initiatives.

With a good standard of education and an expert in project management, you should be able to plan and develop strategic marketing and communications campaigns and have demonstrable social media marketing experience.

You should have advanced analytics, reporting and campaign optimisation skills and be adept at email marketing, having experience with A/B testing and list segmentation.

A knowledge of GDPR standards and best-practice along with an awareness of Persona development and customer journey analysis are essential.

Line management experience, excellent stakeholder management skills and a background in a membership organisation would be desirable.

The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health sets and maintains standards for the education and training of all doctors working in paediatrics and child health in the UK. We advocate on child health issues at home and internationally. Additionally, through a variety of activities, the College influences the quality of medical practice for children in hospital and in the community. 

The RCPCH has more than 23,000 members and fellows and employs around 200 staff, most of whom work in our London office in Holborn. We have a Devolved Nations team operating from Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Our College values: Include, Influence, Innovate and Lead, are important to us. These values ensure we bring out the best in each other, strive forward together to make the College a positive and dynamic place to work. 

The RCPCH champions Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. Our workplace is inclusive, offering a supportive environment where staff can thrive. The College is keen to accept applications from people with protected characteristics. We believe that our staff should represent all of the diverse communities we serve. Join us to help realise our vision of a world where every child is healthy and well. 

The College operates a flexible and modern working policy, whereby our colleagues work in the office for a minimum of 40% over a 4 week cycle and the remainder from home.

Closing date: 16 January 2025

As a staff ambassador for Day One, championing our values and behaviours and being committed to the difference that Day One makes is essential. The role sits within our Fundraising and Communications Department and will support the wider team. 

The post holder’s primary duties and responsibilities are as follows: 

• Create content for Day One’s social media accounts, website and email marketing
• Create video content for Day One’s social media channels and YouTube 
• Work closely with Day One’s Services Team to identify patient stories which demonstrate the charity’s impact 
• Write case studies and ‘stories of recovery’ based on the experiences of our service users and volunteers 
• Support the management of Day One’s social networks 
• Support the management of Day One’s paid advertising campaigns on social media 
• Assist the communications and fundraising team with various tasks including: 
• Assisting with events marketing 
• Assisting with website content creation 
• Supporting digital fundraising 
• Support the wider Day One organisation with effective communications 

What we’ll need from you 
This job is all about supporting the communications team in raising the profile of Day One, primarily on social media and with a focus on short-form video content. 

You’ll need to be a great communicator and creative thinker with a passion for making great digital content. You will work closely with our service users, volunteers and staff to make compelling content for social media in both written and video form.

You will need to be creative, proactive, empathetic and adaptable. Working closely with our fundraising and communications team, you’ll ensure people remain at the heart of our work by telling powerful stories that resonate with our audiences and effectively communicate the impact of major trauma and the support Day One provides. As we are a small organisation, you will need to be ready to support the wider team with fundraising and service delivery projects. 

How to apply:

Upload your CV and a supporting statement, in written and/or video form, demonstrating how you meet the criteria and outlining why you’re interested in the role. Please include any examples of projects that you’ve worked on which you would like to share in your supporting statement. This can include relevant projects from your professional or personal life. To send a video as part of your application, please use wetransfer. com to send your file, please include your full name alongise your video.

Please refer to the attached recruitment pack for further details and the full contact details of who to send your video to.

Closing date: Sunday 12 January 2025 

Online interview date: - w/c 20 January 2025 

In person interview date: tbc 

In this role you will:

The Stewardship Manager will be a key strategic leader within Carers Trust's Income Generation and Engagement Directorate who will create, implement and manage a comprehensive stewardship programme that illustrates to supporters the impact of their giving and involvement.

The Stewardship Manager will be responsible for ensuring an exceptional donor experience, fostering long-term relationships and maximizing the retention and growth of income from individuals, trusts, and corporate donors. Working closely with all of our donor leads, they will develop an overall stewardship vision and oversee the planning and implementation of our supporter relations programmes for each audience.

Alongside our Database Manager, the Stewardship Manager will also ensure compliance with regulations, full documentation of communications and relationship milestones, and create a robust monitoring architecture for evaluating and reporting progress.

Our ideal candidate:

• Proven experience in donor stewardship, relationship management or customer experience in the charity or nonprofit sector
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to write and design engaging and persuasive content
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels
• Strategic thinking capacity, with experience designing and implementing stewardship plans
• Proficiency in using CRM systems for donor management and reporting
• Knowledge of fundraising principles and donor motivations
• Understanding of GDPR and its implications for donor communications
• High level organisational skills with strong attention to detail
• Empathy and a genuine commitment to the charity's mission
• A proactive approach to problem-solving, showcasing creative thinking
• Flexibility to attend occasional out of hours events and meetings

Download the attachments to find our more about the role and working for Carers Trust. 

Job Title: Communications Manager (Mat. Cover)
Basis of appointment: Full-time (38.5 hours per week) or Part-time
Duration of contract: Fixed Term - until early May 2025
Reports to: Head of Communications and Engagement 
Location: London (UK) - hybrid working 
Salary: £46,200 per annum (pro rata to the contract period)
Start date: Immediate

Are you our new Communications manager?

We are looking for a creative communications manager to cover a short-term, just over four months maternity contract, with an immediate start date in January 2025. Ideally you will have a good track record of creating fundraising communications and comfortable not only with working with different audiences, but also collaborating and supporting our many different stakeholders in doing so. As a UWC International Communications Manager, you will work with our fundraising, education and programmes teams to create, develop and deliver content across all UWC International’s platforms in line with our new 2030 strategy. You will also support UWC’s truly global network of volunteers through the creation of content, resources and templates.  In doing so, you will use your communications skills to contribute to the success of the UWC movement and support young people to access transformational educational opportunities they would otherwise not have dreamt of.

You will join the Communications and Engagement team at the UWC International Office (UWCIO) which consists of six people and will report to the Head of Communications and Engagement. Part of the larger Advancement Team at UWC International, the Communications and Engagement Team provides the UWC movement with strategic leadership, support and advice in the area of internal and external communication, PR, promotion, marketing, crisis communications, alumni and wider community engagement, as well as partnerships with other organisations. The Team has a coordination and support function for teams across the UWC International Office, as well as other UWC stakeholders globally, such as UWC schools, colleges, national committees and governance bodies. 

About us

Changing the world takes passion and dedication

UWC is a global family of schools with a powerful difference. With a shared goal of working towards global peace and sustainability, we bring together young people from around the world to study in one of our 18 schools on four continents. There they don’t just learn how to be great at passing exams. They learn how to communicate across cultural boundaries. They develop the skills to be a changemaker. They design and engage in initiatives that transform their lives and the lives of those around them for the better. 

Our students go on to become leaders in politics, NGOs, social enterprises, community movements, charities, and business.  For life, they remain dedicated to the UWC mission and many of them remain in close contact with us, their school, and their peers, becoming part of a global community of over 85,000 changemakers transforming the lives of others. 

About UWC International 

The UWC International Office serves as the operational arm of UWC International, a UK-registered and Germany-registered charity,  acting as a pivotal entity within the UWC movement. Located in central London and Berlin, UWC International collaborates extensively with stakeholders across the UWCmovement with a world-wide remit , actively engaging with the 85,000+ members of the alumni community. Alongside fulfilling essential functions for UWC International's governance bodies, other responsibilities include the delivery of global fundraising initiatives, creation of comprehensive communications and promotional strategies, strategy development and implementation, as well as supporting the global volunteer network of over 150 UWC national committees and the 18 UWC schools/ colleges.,

What we offer

As part of a commitment to our employees, we offer the following:
UWC International - London

• Generous holiday allowance – 28 days per year plus eight public holidays (pro rata for part-time or fixed-term contracts).
• The standard working hours are 38.5 per week. We support hybrid working and other flexible working patterns.
• We offer up to two days per year for volunteering or up to two days per year for study leave.
• We offer a health and well-being support package, which includes income protection, an employee assistance programme, advice and legal support helpline, remote GPs access, medical second opinions, mental health support, physiotherapy, cycle to work and a well-being calendar featuring podcasts and webinars.
• Perks/discounts portal, which provides a range of discounts across shopping, dining, lifestyle and entertainment, with thousands of offers on hundreds of top retailers.
• Contributory pension scheme, UWC International currently contributes up to 8% of the employee’s gross salary, and the employee must match the percentage of up to 8% of their gross salary. The minimum contribution rate is 4%. This applies to everyone aged 22 and above but under state retirement age, earning at least £10,000 p.a. and classed as working in the UK.

Visa requirements

Anyone who applies to work at UWC International in London must have a work visa before starting employment, in compliance with the relevant immigration rules. Please provide confirmation of your eligibility to indefinitely work or reside in the UK in your application. Any offers of employment made by UWC International will be subject to a right-to-work check on your immigration status.

Application Process

Do you want to be part of our team? To apply, please complete the application form below and submit an up to date copy of your CV along with a cover letter in English (each a maximum of 2 pages).

Your cover letter must:

Outline your experience, skills and competencies against the Person specification section in the attached Job Description. 

Your cover letter must: 

• Explain why you want to join UWC International.
• Provide confirmation of your eligibility to work or reside in the UK.
• Provide the name and contact details of two professional referees, including their job title, email address and the capacity in which you are known to them. References are taken up prior to the second round interviews.  We will not contact your referees without first letting you know.

Please note that CVs received without a cover letter, including the information requested above will not be considered. 

Deadline for application: 23.59 (UK time) on Tuesday 7 January  2025

Interview dates:  
First round interviews on w/c Monday, 13 January  2025 (online)
Second round/ final  interviews  w/c Monday, 20 January 2025 

For further information on this opportunity, please see the detailed job description attached.

Safeguarding Statement

The job holder might have to travel to UWC schools and colleges. Therefore, a Basic DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service) or international equivalent will be required before any job offer is made. We will also take up references before the second stage of the interview process. Referees will not be contacted without your consent.

Diversity Statement

UWC places deliberate diversity at the heart of our educational model because of its critical importance in our mission ‘to unite people, nations and cultures for peace and a sustainable future’.

At the UWC International Office, we believe this commitment to deliberate diversity must be reflected within our team, organisational practices, policies and culture. We recognise people with different backgrounds, skills, attitudes and experiences bring fresh ideas and perceptions, and we encourage and leverage these differences to make our work more relevant and accessible.

We will not discriminate or tolerate discriminatory behaviour on any grounds such as, but not limited to, race, gender, disability, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religion or belief, marital/partnership or family status, sexual orientation, age or socioeconomic background. 

We strive to be an inclusive workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging, has a voice, can raise concerns, and feels comfortable and confident. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment and to act accordingly as we aspire best to serve the UWC mission and our global community. It is an ongoing journey and we welcome all those ready to travel with us.

Charity People is partnering with Ovacome to recruit a Communications Manager to join their team.

Committed to supporting those diagnosed with ovarian cancer and their families, the charity provides dedicated help and information. They're also determined to ensure that health inequalities are identified and addressed whilst working with the public and professionals to recognise the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer.

As Communications Manager you'll be heading a small, passionate team of two staff members to strategically manage Ovacome's external communications, brand and public image.

Communications Manager

Contract: 12 months - the role is offered on a full (35 hours per week) or part time (28 hours per week) basis with lots of flexibility around working hours and location
Salary: £40,003 - £45,502
Location: Hybrid between the London office and home or homeworking with occasional travel to the office.
Benefits: 25-day annual leave entitlement (excluding Bank Holidays; 33 days per year total). Monthly external clinical supervision. Training budget. Flexible working on a TOIL system.
Closing date for applications: Wednesday 15th January
First stage interviews: Wednesday 22nd January, held remotely
Second stage interviews: Wednesday 29th January, held in person, travel costs will be reimbursed

Joining as Communications Manager you will support migration to a new website, be involved with celebrity ambassador engagement and continue Ovacome's growing engagement from their increasingly diverse community of supporters and service users.

Core responsibilities within your role will be to:

* Work with other staff (cross organisation) to agree a communications strategy to meet audiences' needs and increase reach, acquisition and retention of service users and supporters
* Plan and deliver high quality and timely communications driven by organisational mission and goals, and manage communications projects from start to end, including planning, delivery and evaluation.
* Track performance on all communications channels, measure impact and suggest alterations to the approach. Evaluate and report to trustees on owned activities and results
* Create engaging and relevant content for web, social media and email marketing, as well as paid channels
* Ensure content meets standards defined for consistent user experience, accessibility, brand, and SEO optimisation
* Help to manage any issues arising that may affect the reputation of the charity.
* Develop contact strategy regarding communications with stakeholders.
* Work across the team to source and manage case studies from the ovarian cancer communities
* Lead on work with external agencies to place press articles and develop Ovacome's capacity and processes to better manage this work moving forward
* Support the Communications and Engagement team to commission, brief and manage external providers such as photographers, designers, printers and SEO consultants
* Work across the Communications and Engagement team to ensure consistently high-quality design, assets and materials are produced in house
* Recruit, induct and manage members of the communications and engagement team, delegating responsibility for key tasks in the team workplan
* Brief and manage a number of contractors and agencies providing specialist services to Ovacome
* Lead other communications team members through performance management and development processes, setting targets, providing feedback, and planning development within their roles

We would love to hear from you if you have the following skills and experience:

* Experience of managing communications across multiple platforms
* Experience of managing staff
* Experience of working across a team and with contractors to populate content and launch a new website, including a working knowledge of SEO optimisation
* Demonstrable experience of strategic communications planning, media relations and stakeholder relations
* Experience of commissioning and managing external contractors
* Knowledge of a broad range of communications and marketing techniques (web, SEO, SEM, events, email, social media, PR)
* Ability to translate complex information into plain English
* Strong project management skills, ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

We're particularly interested to receive applications from candidates who have the below, although this is in no way essential:

* Experience of working with high profile celebrities to maximise campaign outcomes
* Experience of delivering communications to a vulnerable client group
* Demonstrable experience of building effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders and organisations

If you're interested in hearing more about this opportunity, please send your CV to Alice at Charity People in the first instance.

Charity People and actively promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion. We match charity needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.

Due to the festive break, we’ll be starting to contact potential candidates from the 6th January.

About us:

The Humane League UK is a charity ending the abuse of animals raised for food by influencing the policies of the world's biggest companies, demanding legislation, and empowering others to take action. 

We're a mission-driven, energetic team focused on problem-solving and effective teamwork, and have grown significantly over the last few years. 

Thanks to our effectiveness, The Humane League has been named Top Charity by the independent evaluator Animal Charity Evaluators for every rating period since 2012.

THL UK is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to furthering equity and inclusion, and we value diversity. We seek people from a wide range of backgrounds who will bring a fresh perspective to the team, not just because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger. 

We make employment decisions by matching our organisational needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, neurodiversity, age, or veteran status.

​We are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed Employer, demonstrating our commitment to recruiting, retaining, and supporting disabled people and people with health conditions, based on their skills and talent.

You can read more about how The Humane League UK is working on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion on our website.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding accessibility, please contact us via our website and we will be happy to discuss, via email or telephone, reasonable adjustments that you may require throughout the process.

The position:

The Humane League UK is looking for a Digital Marketing Coordinator to drive impactful change for animal welfare through strategic digital marketing efforts.

This role focuses on managing our digital marketing efforts to grow and engage our supporter base. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing paid social activities and ad campaigns across platforms such as Meta and Google. You will also oversee our website’s content management and SEO, contributing to our mission by driving impactful, data-informed decisions.

This role reports to the Digital Communications Manager and will play a key role in shaping and delivering our digital communications strategy.

We will be holding a webinar on Wednesday 8th January at 7pm GMT for you to find out more about the role and to ask any questions you may have. The webinar will be hosted by Hannah Yates, Head of Communications and Holly Spindler, Digital Communications Manager. If you’re interested, please register by following the apply button.

Who you are:

The ideal candidate is passionate about digital engagement, enjoys diving into performance metrics, and has a strong desire to make a positive impact for animals.

As a self-starter, you will have the ability to manage your work independently and collaborate effectively across teams. Your technical skills include a good working knowledge of HTML. You thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy working both independently and as part of a team, and can manage multiple tasks efficiently.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Create, launch, and manage ad campaigns on Meta and other platforms including YouTube and LinkedIn to grow and engage our supporter base.

• Collaborate with our Digital Communications and Engagement Coordinator to ensure our action and acquisition driving pages on our CRM, Engaging Networks, are integrated into our website.

• Measure impact and performance of ad campaigns through detailed analytics, ensuring optimisations are made for maximum effectiveness.

• Manage and optimise our Google Grant account, ensuring compliance and performance.

• Oversee website content management, including writing and uploading blogs and creating or updating web pages.

• Measure and report on website traffic, audience behaviour, and engagement metrics.

• Develop and implement SEO strategies to improve website visibility and search rankings and optimise conversions.

• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure our digital marketing efforts align with organisational goals.

In addition:

• Update the wider team on digital marketing progress and insights.

• Participate in team meetings including note-taking and facilitation.

• Attend in-person workshops several times a year.

• Help us make THL UK an inclusive workplace where employees and supporters are proud to be members of the movement.

• Demonstrate commitment to creating a stronger and more effective animal protection movement through inclusion and belonging, recognising the need for all of us to do better for social justice on a personal and organisational level.

• Perform any other duties assigned by the Digital Communications Manager or Head of Communications.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Demonstrated experience in setting up and reporting on paid ads on Meta and Google.

• Proficiency with website analytics tools, particularly Google Analytics 4 (GA4).

• Solid knowledge of SEO and a good working knowledge of HTML.

• Familiarity with website user experience (UX) principles.

Desirable Skills and Experience:

• Experience with customer relationship management (CRM) systems.

• Experience with content management systems (CMS).

• Copywriting skills.

• Understanding of web content accessibility guidelines (WCAG).

• Experience working with Google Grants.

• Awareness of the evolving digital landscape and emerging digital trends.

• Familiarity with Looker Studio and Google Search Console.

• Experience with YouTube ads.

For full details of the role, including the key competencies we see as the the most important requirements for being successful in this position, please visit our website by following the 'Apply via Website' button.

Hours:
This is a part time position of 22.5 hours per week (0.6 FTE), worked between Monday and Friday over a minimum of three days, with the working pattern to be agreed.

From 1st July 2024 we are piloting a four day working week across the whole of the UK organisation. This pilot is planned to run for 12 months, at which point a decision will be made by our Board of Trustees as to whether this will become permanent. Success of the trial relies on the organisation being able to achieve the same or improved level of impact in four working days as five, with staff experiencing either the same or improved levels of wellbeing.

During the four-day week pilot, this position will remain at 22.5 hours per week, worked between Monday and Thursday over a minimum of three days, with the working pattern to be agreed. With the organisation's full-time hours changed to 30 from 37.5 during the four-day week pilot, this role will be 0.75 FTE during the trial, with the salary increased accordingly to £26,903.

This will constitute a temporary change to the successful candidate's contractual terms. If a return to a five-day week is decided, the FTE and salary will revert to 0.6 and the equivalent pro rata amount of £21,523. In the event that THL UK considers before the end of the trial period that the trial is having an adverse operational impact, we reserve the right to bring the trial to end on one month’s notice.

Good to know:

You will have access to:

• ​A fully remote work environment and team (all equipment is provided)
• A 4 day working week (note: this is a year long pilot until July 2025 when its continuation will be assessed)
• A pro rata share of 25 days leave plus Public Holidays (reduced proportionately during four day week trial)
• ​Flexible working hours
• ​A workplace pension
• An annual learning and development budget
• Support for mental and physical wellbeing 
• £25 per month reimbursement towards home working costs

At The Humane League UK, animal welfare is at the forefront of our everyday work and as such, many of our employees are vegan by personal choice. All of our events and workshops offer only plant-based meals. We welcome all mission-aligned candidates to apply, no matter where you are in your journey to end the abuse of animals raised for food.

We are looking to speak to a wide range of candidates with diverse backgrounds - #NonGraduatesWelcome

Our employees all work remotely but still enjoy a supportive, collaborative environment.

For our salaries to be fair, transparent and equitable we want to provide a system that delivers a competitive salary in the market and could eliminate potential biases in compensation (such as the gender pay gap). For more information about the Digital Marketing Coordinator salary please the attached document.

All applicants need to be:

1. ​Fluent in written and spoken English.
2. ​Live and have the right to work in the UK (we are unable to consider applications from those without the right to work in the UK).
3. ​Committed to our mission to end the abuse of animals raised for food.

The Process:

All applicants will be contacted within one week of the closing date to let you know if you have been successful in reaching the next stage.

Our full interview process comprises of the following stages:

• A skills test to give us an opportunity to see your skills in action (completed remotely).
• Join an online interview (via video call) so we can learn more about each other.
• Final Interview (via video call as above)

For full details of our recruitment process please see the attached document. 

Who we are:

Muslim Aid is a UK faith-based international development organisation that provides support to communities around the world affected by disasters, conflict, or endemic poverty without regard to their social, religious, or ethnic background. 

Established in 1985, Muslim Aid has facilitated the engagement of the British Muslim and non-Muslim community in support of its work in a variety of ways. Over the years, its humanitarian work has included responses to major crises around the world including, famine in East Africa, earthquakes and flooding in Pakistan and Bangladesh as well as conflicts in Syria and Yemen. 

We place strong emphasis on long-term development projects that build the capacity of local people to help themselves. In addition to the 5 country offices worldwide we also work with multiple partner offices focusing on sustainable Development Programmes and providing humanitarian relief during times of crisis.

Summary of the role:

The Communications Officer plays a key role in executing the organisation’s communication strategy. This role involves creating and managing content for various platforms, supporting media relations, and contributing to the overall communication campaigns and public relations efforts. The Communications Officer will work closely with other team members and the marketing team to ensure that all communication activities are aligned with the organisation’s strategic goals and effectively engage target audiences.

About the Role:

1. Create engaging content for the organisation’s communication platforms ensuring that all content aligns with the organisation’s messaging and brand guidelines.
2. Collaborate with the marketing team to engage followers and improve reach.
3. Manage the collation, storage and dissemination of the organisation’s digital archives in line with established guidelines and operational requirements.
4. Prepare stakeholder media summaries and reports on the organisation’s media coverage and its key issues.
5. Maintain a database of media contacts that can be used to strengthen stakeholder management.
6. Report on the performance of communication activities using data and insights to inform future communication strategies and activities.

About You:

To be successful in this role, you will need:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations, or a related field.
2. An understanding and awareness of the value of social media and their fundraising potential.
3. Experience in content creation, social media management, and media relations.
4. Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with the ability to create content for different platforms and audiences.
5. Proficiency in social media platforms, content management systems, and graphic design tools.
6. Detail-oriented and organised, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Why you should apply:

Join Muslim Aid as a Communications Officer and play a pivotal role in shaping our communication strategy. This is an exciting opportunity to create and manage impactful content across various platforms, support media relations, and contribute to meaningful communication campaigns that align with the organisation’s strategic goals. Apply now to bring your creativity and expertise to a role where your contributions will have a tangible impact on communities around the world.

Benefits you will enjoy working for us: 

• 25 days annual leave + 4 Privilege days
• Hybrid working
• Paid time off for medical appointments 
• 2 hours lunch break on Fridays 
• Time off in Lieu (TOIL) 
• Pension Scheme

How to apply:

To apply please submit your cover letter (no more than 1 page) and CV.

This is an exciting and important administrative role, offering a fantastic opportunity to support the smooth operation of a dynamic charity. We are looking for a proactive person to join as administrative support for our communication and marketing team. Are you driven by great organisation and an attention to detail? Then this is the job for you! 

We are looking for someone who can support the busy communications team by providing strong administrative support across a variety of areas, including website and content management, research and data analysis, design and branding and content support. You will need a love for learning, and will need to be able to work to our charity values - tenacious, compassionate and inclusive. 

This varied role is perfect for someone looking to use their administrative skills to make a meaningful impact within the charity sector. You will represent and promote the work, vision and purpose of the Huntington's Disease Association.

You don't need to have experience in marketing to do this role, though we would like someone who is eager to learn about marketing and communication to strengthen their role within the team.

Learn more about the role in the job pack included.

We are committed to equal opportunities in our recruitment process and in order to find out how well we are doing, we collect monitoring data. This will not form part of the selection process in any way and will be used for monitoring purposes only. The completion of this form is voluntary.

The Huntington's Disease Association is looking for someone with the ability to work in a way that promotes the safety and wellbeing of adults at risk, children and young people. We follow safer recruitment practices to ensure we are safeguarding the people we work with. We require the successful candidate to provide two employment references and undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check for enhance disclosure before joining the charity.

Full details of how we securely handle the data you provide to us as part of the recruitment process can be found in our privacy notice for job applicants on our website.

Click on 'apply' to begin your application. To ensure your consideration, please upload both a CV and cover letter. Your cover letter should include why you are applying for the role and how you meet the requirements of the person specification. The job description and person specification can be found within the job vacancy pack.

Applications submitted without a CV and cover letter will not be considered.
 

Closing date for applications is Monday 6th January 2025, 9 am. 

Interviews will be held on Thursday 23rd January and Friday 24th January 2025.

Benefits:

* 25 days annual leave plus public holidays (pro rata for part-time staff)
* A pension scheme with 3% employer contribution
* Medicash scheme
* Tax-free working from home allowance
* Flexible working approach
* Supportive and positive working environment
* Fantastic learning and development opportunities

Are you an experienced marketing professional looking to use your skills to make a real difference? At St Catherine’s Hospice, we are seeking a Marketing Manager to lead our marketing efforts and help embed a supporter-centric, data-driven approach across our organisation.

This is a unique opportunity to shape and deliver a marketing strategy that will raise awareness, engage the community, and drive the essential income that sustains our vital care. If you’re ready to build something impactful from the ground up, build and lead a passionate team, and use your expertise for a meaningful cause, we want to hear from you.

About the Role

As Marketing Manager, you will:

• Develop and Implement Strategy: Create and deliver a comprehensive marketing strategy and annual plan, working closely with the Director of Marketing and Engagement.
• Raise Awareness and Support: Inspire our community by sharing powerful stories, recognising supporters, and elevating the Hospice’s profile.
• Deliver High-Impact Campaigns: Oversee multi-channel campaigns to promote our initiatives, drive brand awareness, and support fundraising goals.
• Lead Digital Excellence: Manage and optimise our website and digital platforms to enhance user experiences and meet audience needs.
• Analyse and Refine: Use data and insights to evaluate performance, identify growth opportunities, and continuously improve our marketing efforts.
• Build and Mentor a Team: Lead and inspire the marketing team, fostering collaboration and ensuring their development and success.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience: Proven track record in business-to-consumer or not-for-profit marketing, with expertise in leading teams and delivering successful campaigns.
• Leadership: Skilled in mentoring, strategic thinking, and building relationships across teams and stakeholders.
• Technical Expertise: Proficient in digital marketing techniques, CRM systems, and campaign management with creative literacy and an understanding of brand.
• Creativity and Pragmatism: A visionary thinker who can turn ideas into impactful action.
• Resilience and Emotional Intelligence: Sensitive to the needs of patients and families, with the emotional intelligence to navigate challenging situations.

Why Join Us?

At St Catherine’s Hospice, you’ll find more than a job—you’ll find purpose. Here, your work will directly contribute to providing care and support to those who need it most. You’ll enjoy the autonomy to shape your team and plans while being part of an organisation that values innovation, compassion, and community.

Qualifications and Skills Required

• Degree in marketing or extensive equivalent experience
• Expertise in campaign planning, digital marketing, and brand building
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to manage budgets, analyse data, and make informed decisions

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• 36 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) and your birthday off
• Access to an employee assistance programme with a wealth of wellbeing resources
• Competitive pension scheme (up to 8% employer contribution)
• Life insurance
• Hybrid working opportunities
• On-site free parking
• Opportunity to lead a growing marketing team
• A chance to use your skills for a cause that makes a difference every day

Join us in shaping the future of St Catherine’s Hospice and making a lasting impact on our community.

Apply Today
Be part of something extraordinary. Submit a CV and covering letter by Wednesday 8th January 2025 at 5.00 pm

Interviews will take place on 22nd January 2025

COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER

Salary of £38,000 to £42,000 p.a. depending on experience

Full time hours of work are 9am to 6pm Monday to Thursday, 9am to 5.30pm Friday

There is scope for hybrid/ flexible working arrangements

Garden Court North Chambers invites applications for the role of Communications Manager. The applicant will have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a communications and/ or marketing role ideally within the legal profession or with relevant experience in the NGO, international organisation, development or charity sector.

The applicant will have demonstrable experience in managing communications including website and social media, in-person and hybrid training and promotional events and media engagement. The applicant will be expected to contribute to, maintain and deliver Chambers’ communications strategy.

Appointment will be subject to Chambers’ usual six-month probationary period.

Job Description

The Communications Manager will work under the direction of the Head of Practice Management (HoPM) within Chambers’ Practice Management Team (PMgT) however the successful applicant will be required to be self-motivating and comfortable operating in the role independently.  

Key tasks

· To establish, deliver and maintain a communications strategy for Chambers.

· To manage the promotional activities of Chambers, its Practice Teams, and individual members, by managing and developing:

o Chambers’ website and social media platforms,

o Webinars, podcasts and other digital training methods,

o In-person and hybrid training and promotional events.

· To assist the HoPM by promoting Chambers to professional clients.

· To establish and manage media engagement.

· To manage and promote engagement with legal associations, charities and NGOs.

· To promote Chambers and its members to the legal directories.

· To assist with the development and promotion of campaigns organised or joined by Chambers.

· To undertake internal communication work building a culture of engagement across Chambers.

The above tasks will include:

· Identifying newsworthy cases and issues upon which Chambers may wish to engage, including through liaising closely with members of Chambers and the Practice Management Team (PMgT).

· Working under the direction of the HoPM to assist in the practice development of individual members.

· Engaging barrister members and pupils to produce high quality material for the website and social media, including content production such as webinars, podcasts and vlogs.

· Ensuring the website is:

o Accessible, attractive and interesting

o Optimised to achieve top search engine ranking,

o Up to date, with members’ pages regularly reviewed, and news items frequently added,

o A source of training materials and information relating to our work and ethos, including webinars, vlogs, blogs and ‘how to’ guides.

· Ensuring a variety of social media platforms are utilised to optimise the footprint of Chambers, and to promote news about Chambers’ cases and other activities as quickly, professionally and as widely as possible.

· Identifying potential new clients to the PMgT and assisting them in the promotion of Chambers.

· Maintaining and developing professional client mailing lists and databases.

· Coordinating, advertising and managing training and promotional events in conjunction with Practice Teams and the PMgT. 

· Liaising with outside bodies, including legal associations, charities and NGOs to promote the engagement of members of Chambers and the standing of Chambers as a whole.

· In conjunction with the HoPM and individual members, coordinating and drafting submissions to legal directories.

· Developing and maintaining effective relationships with journalists, media outlets and prominent actors in the human rights field. 

· Maintaining and developing promotional material to reflect and promote Chambers’ ethos.

· Assisting with the production of Chambers promotional material, including sophisticated marketing materials by utilising the latest advertising platforms optimised for social media.

· Monitoring, evaluating and reporting on key communications activities, to help refine and improve the strategy.

Person Specification

The individual will have:

· A clear understanding of the ethos of Chambers ensuring Chambers’ communications strategy aligns with the same.

· The ability to successfully progress communications as an independent function of the practice management of Chambers.

· Experience of developing, delivering and maintaining an organisational communications strategy.

· The ability to think creatively and demonstrate a very high level of attention to detail.

· A strong technical understanding of website and social media platform management and content production.

· Experience of using of a range of digital communications for promotion and development.

· Experience of planning remote, in-person and hybrid events from inception to delivery including working with outside agencies.

· The ability to draft clear, engaging copy and undertake editing, under pressure.

· Strong interpersonal skills.

· Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise.

Garden Court North Chambers occupies a modern spacious premises in Blackfriars House, a Bruntwood Works pioneer building offering a collaborative working space with a library and podcast room, a high-spec auditorium and a communal lounge and independent coffee shop.

We offer excellent working conditions in a friendly and modern environment; training opportunities; annual pay reviews; a contributory pension scheme; and 25 days paid annual holiday in addition to statutory bank holidays and any weekdays when Chambers is closed.

The covering letter is your opportunity to tell us why you would like to work at Garden Court North Chambers and to highlight the skills and experience you have which make you a suitable candidate for this role. 

Applications without a CV and covering letter will not be considered. 

The deadline for applications is 9am on Monday 13 January 2025. This vacancy may close earlier if a high volume of applications is received or once a suitable candidate is found.

Chambers is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion at the Bar and as an employer.