Communications Jobs
Our Communications Manager is taking maternity leave from mid-June and we are looking for someone to cover the role for approx 9 months. We are a small team and this is the only communications role, therefore the Communications Manager has a lot to do, including:
- Running our whole comms operation – social media, website, event marketing, PR.
- Developing and delivering our communications strategy
- Creating stories and content for different channels
- Working on communications projects with people with lived experience
- Working with our individual giving lead on fundraising campaigns
A major rebrand and a new name have helped us build our profile over the past three years, and we’re working hard to increase recognition and support further. The stories of the people we work with are central to that, and it’s their voices, not the charity’s, that belong in the foreground. So a key part of the job is to build relationships with those people, and support them to tell their stories as they want to, empowering them and keeping them safe. This means staying flexible, in the content and the work of gathering it. In the immigration system and the lives of people going through it, it’s wise to expect the unexpected, so plans can change at short notice. This is a special opportunity to work join a supportive, dynamic team delivering extraordinary work.
What we’re looking for
1. ‘Must haves’: we believe that the right person for this key role must bring with them:
- Experience – you have wide communications experience that enables you to cover the whole range of work that we need (see above)
- Independence – you are pro-active, well organised and can get things done on your own, with more guidance on aims than methods
- Collaboration – you can work well with colleagues, professionals and people with lived experience, and deliver great projects together
- Communication – your speaking and writing communicates clearly and powerfully
- Story-telling – you know how to create compelling content that tells stories of change and empowerment
- Understanding – you appreciate the purpose and complexity of our work
- Commitment – your practice fits our values of empowerment, co-creation, curiosity and respect
- Flexibility – you can adapt to sudden changes and vary your working hours sometimes, eg to work at evenings or weekends
2. ‘Also haves’: if you also bring any of the following, they will be important for us:
- Work experience in a communications role in a charity or arts company – especially if it was a role like this in a small organisation
- Practical skills in one or more of: graphic design, photography, audio/video production, digital advertising
- Experience of working sensitively with people who have been through difficult experiences to tell their stories
- Experience of overseeing creative freelancers
- Experience of implementing and developing communications strategy
- Experience of careful messaging in a politically sensitive context
- Experience of using reporting & analytics tools
- Culture and language skills relevant to people in immigration settings
Lived experience and professional experience
Professional experience and lived experience are both valuable for this role. We want to bring people with personal experience of immigration detention, or the asylum process, or immigration enforcement into our team, so if you have this kind of experience then we would really love to hear from you. We need you to bring the ‘must have’ qualities listed above, but do not require a conventional professional CV full of paid communications and marketing roles. What we do need is someone who can help us deliver. That means understanding the people we work with, and knowing how to deliver organisational communications that meet their needs.
If you have lots of professional experience, together with strong understanding of our kind of work and the needs we address, but not the personal experience specified above, then we would also love to hear from you. We want people with all kinds of backgrounds and experience to apply for this job. We very much encourage applications from people from culturally diverse backgrounds, disabled or neurodivergent applicants, and people of different ages, gender, sexual orientations and socio-economic backgrounds.
What we can offer you
We’re a specialist organisation working in a fraught environment that changes constantly. We’re developing better ways to support everyone working for Hear Me Out. So we will look to provide the right kind of offer to our new Communications Manager, tailored to their needs. For example:
- The work can bring stress and distress to all of us, so we have ‘clinical supervision’ sessions and are developing other ways to offer care and support
- We can arrange mentoring for you, to support you in delivering the role
- We can arrange training, for example if there are specific skills you need to learn
- Hear Me Out is a friendly and collaborative team where we look out for each other
- We’ll be open to your ideas about what kind of support will help you the most
Terms & conditions
- Contract: Temporary (9-month) contract, subject to a 3-month probationary period
- Location: The team meets at its office in central London on Wednesdays and works in a hybrid way the rest of the week.
- Hours: Part-time position, 2.5 days (18.75 hours) per week (0.5 FTE)
- Salary: £40,000 per year pro rata (ie £20,000), gross
- Annual leave: 36 days paid holiday leave per year pro rata (ie 18 days), including statutory bank holidays
- Sick pay: 25 days per year pro rata (ie 12.5 days) on full pay, followed by 25 days pro rata (ie 12.5 days) on half pay, followed by Statutory Sick Pay only
- Pension: 6% employer contribution to HMO’s selected Stakeholder pension scheme or to another scheme of the employee’s choice
To apply, you must download the job pack, check out the full details, and follow the instructions on how to apply.
Registered Charity
6 - 10
For people held in UK immigration detention, music can be freedom.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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All of us at The Talent Foundry believe that a young person's success should be determined by the talents and abilities they have, not where they come from.
All too often we hear from teachers in our school network that those from underserved communities are missing out on the skills and development opportunities that could completely change their futures.
In this brand-new role you will be responsible for is responsible for our digital communications to engage educators, industry partners, volunteers and supporters so that more young people canaccess our inspiring - and free - programmes and extra-curricular opportunities.
“I’ll go as far as saying if we could offer a The Talent Foundry session every week for every single student, we would.” Aspirations Lead.
For 16 years, we have been offering programmes in schools which spark and unlock a young person's confidence in the abilities that they have - and connect them to employers and industries where they can have a successful career.
The role
With support from our Marketing and Communications Manager and wider team, you will play a vital role by creating, managing and optimising our digital communications, including the development, execution and measurement of email mailshots and campaigns, our social media channels, and our website.
You will be comfortable planning and devising email and social media content ideas, designing creative assets, writing sharp, engaging social media copy, and helping colleagues to grow their own social media presence.
Responsibilities
- Reaching more underserved young people
- Telling the TTF story
- Teamwork in outreach
- Attention to detail across data and administration
We recommend reading the full job description and person specification for an overview of the skills, experience and knowledge we are looking for before applying for this role.
Your experience
- Writing engaging and inspiring copy for various purposes and digital channels
- Managing and creating content for social media channels
- Proven track record in a digital communications role, with experience of delivering against targets
- Use of CRM systems and spreadsheets to record and monitor impact of communications to meet targets
- Development of effective mail delivery systems
- Management of high-volume data - keeping accurate records and information from different sources
- Working remotely or in a hybrid environment
- Supporting a team that manages different projects with competing priorities to achieve their communications goals
This is a hybrid role. You will be working from home with IT provided and join Team Together Days in a co-working space in London 2-3 individual days each month. These days are considered commuting days. You do not need to live in London to apply for this role, but you will need to consider what is a reasonable commuting distance for you to able to attend the team days in London.
In our job information pack you can also read our advice on using AI in your application.
We also offer 28 days holiday + bank holidays (as we close for the Christmas period).
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing and welfare of children and we require everyone associated with The Talent Foundry Trust, including all trustees, employees, and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will need to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the role, including completing our Safer Recruitment process, references from past employers and Disclosure and Barring Service checks.
Your CV should include: your full work history since leaving full time education please include a note(s) about any employment gaps between roles. State start and finish months and years.
While we encourage the use of innovative technology in our work, we want to hear your voice and personality in your application. AI is a tool, not a shortcut. This doesn’t mean asking AI to do the work for you, or copying and pasting answers, as this would limit the way you can showcase your personal experiences and strengths. We receive many applications generated by genAI which often include incorrect information about our charity. Please do not solely rely on AI to write your CV or answers, as providing incorrect or misinformation may mean we discount
Registered Charity
11 - 20
Talent is everywhere, opportunity is not. The Talent Foundry, a UK education charity, bridges this gap and improves social mobility for young people.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About the Foundation
The Leadsom Foundation is a new and ambitious charity, aiming to support parents and carers around
the world to give their baby the best start for life. Our purpose is to advocate for the unique importance of
the 1001 critical days, from pregnancy to age two, funding charities that are delivering services in Family
Hubs to help them give their babies the best start for life, and to fund pioneering research into what type
of support works best.
About the role
We are a small and passionate team making a tangible difference to the lives of families and are looking
to hire a Senior Communications Officer during the exciting ‘start-up,’ phase of the Foundation. We are
looking for a self-starter to bring expertise and creativity to the workspace. If you're an experienced media
operator and exceptional communicator, at least five years into your career and looking for your next big
challenge, we'd love to hear from you.
Hours: 40 hours a week (flexibility available)
Location: Central London (SW1) with flexibility to work from home.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you highly organised and love to build relationships with fundraisers across the UK? Do you want to play a key role in making a difference to the lives of children with serious illness or disability?
Dreamflight is a dedicated UK charity who provide amazing holidays to Orlando and in the UK to children with a serious illness or disability, without their parents. Accompanied by a brilliant team of doctors, nurses, physiotherapists and non medical volunteers these holidays do something that medicine can’t, the children discover independence, confidence, and experience things that they never thought possible.
To do this we have need to raise more than £1M each year and we are looking for a highly organised, flexible individual with excellent communication skills to help us achieve this. As a key member of our small friendly, fundraising team, your role will focus on supporting and engaging with our dedicated fundraisers, ensuring they have the resources they need to raise vital funds for Dreamflight. You’ll be responsible for tasks such as:
· Coordinating with fundraisers to provide ongoing support and encouragement
· Sending out promotional materials and merchandise
· Maintaining and updating our databases
· Assisting with event organisation; and
· Managing our merchandise and literature
This is a maternity cover position for one year, with flexible part time hours to suit your schedule.
If you're excited about contributing to a cause that truly changes lives and you’re ready to join a passionate team, we’d love to hear from you.
Registered Charity
6 - 10
Dreamflight is a charity that takes children with a serious illness or disability on amazing holidays. The experience can be life-changing.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Maternity Cover June 2025 – April 2026
Post Title Digital Marketing and Communications Officer
Responsible to Director of Fundraising, Communications and Marketing
Purpose of post The delivery of SCT digital marketing and communications activities
Salary£33,000
Hours 35 hours per week
Line management N/A
Location Hybrid working between home, SCT Head Office and SCT sites in East London
Additional Benefits: BUPA Employee Assistance Programme
BUPA Wellbeing plan
Cycle to work scheme
Season ticket loan
25 days annual leave (rising to 30 with length of service) plus bank holidays.
Contributory Pension Scheme with employer matched contributions of 5%
Training and Development opportunities
Hybrid working
INTRODUCTION
Spitalfields Crypt Trust (SCT) is an East London charity, providing practical help, support and training to people affected by homelessness and addiction. We are passionate about the people and communities we support and embrace creative, innovative and inclusive ways of working.
We provide a residential addictions treatment programme, supported housing, training and development opportunities and a highly effective Housing First service. Our nine charity shops and two social enterprises put us at the heart of diverse East London communities.
You will join a Fundraising, Marketing and Communication team committed to working collaboratively and sharing knowledge, ideas and skills, to create a supportive culture. This is something we are proud of and believe is at the heart of our success.
Over the past year, we have transformed our communications, updating our brand and messaging. In this role, you will use your creativity to continue to deliver a vision set out by our Digital Marketing and Communications Manager during their maternity leave.
We seek to recruit people with a good combination of talent, skills and potential, promoting equality for all.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
In this role, you will have the opportunity to use your experience and creativity to deliver an exciting digital, marketing and communications plan, including
Digital Marketing
Create engaging brand social media content and publishing it across our channels, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube and TikTok.
Support services, fundraising and retail marketing on social media, including implementing paid-for advertising.
Create and edit photography and video content for our website and social media channels
Create and send out marketing emails using MailChimp and report on their performance.
Monitor responses on our social media channels, ensuring messages and comments are responded to in a timely manner.
Support our WordPress website, including updating pages and uploading posts and stories, and look for opportunities for search engine optimisation.
Monitor the performance of our WordPress website and ensure that senior managers are alerted to any issues that arise.
Communications
Write case studies, blogs and other written content, working with colleagues across the organisation.
Design posters, flyers, brochures and reports using Canva, ensuring they are within the SCT brand.
Ensure any materials adhere to SCT brand guidelines.
Retail marketing
Work in collaboration with charity retail colleagues to:
Develop collateral for SCT Shops and Social Enterprises, ensuring materials are high quality and within the SCT brand.
Ensure there is a regular flow of compelling social media content that creates customer loyalty and reaches new customers.
Other duties
Work with the Director of Fundraising, Marketing and Communications and colleagues across SCT on the implementation of our 60th anniversary campaign.
Maintain a marketing calendar and project plans using ASANA.
Work with the Director of Fundraising, Marketing and Communications on PR activities, engaging with journalists and the media, influencers and other stakeholders.
Work in collaboration with colleagues in SCT services teams.
·Attend events and be willing to occasionally work outside working hours (TOIL will be given).
·Actively keep up to date with new developments in marketing and communications.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential
Digital Marketing
A minimum of two years managing social media accounts, including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Linked in.
A good understanding of GDPR legislation and how it relates to digital marketing.
Demonstratable experience of running a WordPress website, planning and uploading content and monitoring its performance
A demonstratable understanding of SEO and Google ads.
Demonstrable experience of managing paid for digital ads via Meta business manager.
Experience of producing creative and impactful social media content, including photography, video and audio materials.
Experience of creating compelling and creative marketing emails using e-mail marketing software such as Mail Chimp.
Experience of working with colleagues to develop their content creation skills and improve their understanding of social media.
Communications and marketing
A love of storytelling and excellent written communication skills, with the ability to write accurate copy for different audiences
Desireable
Proven experience of working within brand guidelines and advising others on brand execution.
Experience using CANVA to produce marketing materials in-house.
Demonstratable experience of managing a marketing calendar and leading planning meetings with internal stakeholders.
Experience in using ASANA or similar project management software.
Experience of working in a charity and working closely with fundraisers to promote their campaigns and activities.
Experience in charity retail marketing
Personal qualities
A proven ability to work with a range of internal and external stakeholders
A creative self-starter, with the ability to try new ideas and have the confidence to fail fast, test and learn.
A demonstrable interest in emerging ideas and developments in digital marketing and communications.
The ability to work with people with lived experience of homelessness and addiction, ensuring all interactions are carried out sensitively.
Please apply with CV and covering letter
Registered Charity
51 - 100
Rebuilding lives affected by homelessness, addictions, unemployment, mental illness, and the criminal justice system.
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Could you use your communication skills to help St Mungo’s inform, involve and inspire our colleagues?
We are looking for someone to join the St Mungo’s People, Culture and Inclusion team as a Senior Internal Communications Officer. You will work closely with the Head of Internal Communications and Internal Communications Officer to develop and deliver clear, consistent communications that inform and engage colleagues.
In the role of Senior Internal Communications Officer you will produce content for a range of communication channels, alongside other key responsibilities:
- Leading the day-to-day management and longer term improvements of our intranet, ensuring it is easy for colleagues to find the information they need to do their roles.
- Playing a key role in managing our regular webinars and events for colleagues, and have opportunities to lead on communications campaigns and projects.
- Advising colleagues on communications best practice and promoting a culture of mutual respect, diversity and inclusion.
In this role you will be required to work flexibly for at least 2 days per week from our Central Office in Tower Hill, London. This allows for training, in person collaboration, team building, line management and other relationship building opportunities. We support a flexible approach to work with opportunities for agile working for the rest of your week; from home, or other St Mungo’s London or regional locations.
About you
We are looking for a creative individual with excellent communication skills who can demonstrate their experience of working in a communications role, ideally for an internal audience.
- You will have experience of creating compelling and accessible communications in different formats for a range of online and offline channels.
- You will have an interest in working with others, and able to build positive relationships with colleagues including senior stakeholders.
- You will have hands-on experience of managing and developing intranets or websites.
- You will be confident coordinating and managing both online and offline events.
- You will also be able to demonstrate experience of planning and evaluating campaigns and projects to ensure they support our strategic goals.
St Mungo's is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage applications from all under-represented groups.
How to apply
To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the ‘document’ tab on the advert page on our website.
Please visit the St Mungo's careers page for further information. When you're ready to apply click the ‘Apply Now’ Button to start your online application form.
Closing date: Wednesday 16 April 2025
Interview and assessments on: 28-29 April 2025
What we offer
- Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities
- A Diverse and Inclusive Workplace
- Great Pay and Other Benefits
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Position: Change Communications Manager
Type: Full-time (35 hours a week) - Fixed term contract (12 months)
Location: Office-based in London with flexibility to work remotely
Salary: £44,339*per annum plus excellent benefits
Salary Band and Job Family: Band 3, Professional/Technical
*you’ll start at our entry point salary of £44,339*per annum, increasing to £47,110 * after 6 months service and satisfactory performance and to £49,881* after a further 6 months.
About us
We make sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything we do. And it’s this commitment that unites us across the UK.
Our strategy is based on what people affected by MS have told us is important to them. It gives us a clear and determined focus.
Our work is based on the hopes and aspirations of our MS community. Together we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information.
Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive working environment where you'll be able to make a difference.
About this job
Please note this is a fixed term contract for 12 months.
We are looking a Change Communication Manager to lead in developing, coordinating and delivering strategic communication campaigns to support the MS Society’s internal transformation work. This includes projects strengthening our data and service offers and enhancing our organisational culture.
An expert in change communication and stakeholder engagement, you will work closely with teams across multiple projects, synchronising content delivery and language to ensure clear storytelling and maximising employee engagement.
Your work will involve understanding the needs of audiences across the charity, ensuring they are connected and engaged with the transformation programme.
As a skilled storyteller, you will craft inspiring narratives that connect staff and volunteers to the charity’s transformation journey and its wider strategic aims. Your work will help staff and volunteers feel informed, engaged and empowered as we evolve our ways of working.
More information about our job opportunities and how to apply can be found on our MS Society website.
Closing date for applications: 9:00 on Tuesday 15th April 2025
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Equal Opportunities
We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and or from ethnic minority backgrounds.
We’d be grateful if you downloaded and completed the equality and diversity monitoring form and submit it with your application.
Disability Confident Employer
We’re a Disability Confident Employer and we’re committed to promoting equality and diversity.
You can ask for reasonable adjustments as part of both our recruitment and new starter on-boarding processes.
If you need any help or adjustments to apply for this role, please contact us. You can also ask for the application materials to be sent to you in a different format. Such as for them to be sent to you by email or in a larger word format.
More about our employee benefits:
We have a wide range of employee benefits including (but not limited to):
Encouraging work life balance
- 38 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays), pro-rata for part-time
- More annual leave entitlement, based on length of employment
- Smart working options (with the opportunity to work remotely and find a smart working pattern that suits both you and us)
- Flexible working options
Caring for you and your family
- Generous sick pay entitlement
- More sick pay entitlement, based on length of employment
- Opportunity to buy and sell annual leave in each calendar year
- Free access to a GP virtually 24 hours a day/7 days a week allowing you unlimited advice, reassurance and where appropriate diagnosis
- Enhanced leave for new parents
- Free access to a confidential 24 hours a day/7 days a week helpline service for both you and your family with a specialist range of support and information
- Special leave options (such as up to 5 days paid leave for domestic or personal emergencies a year)
- 10 days paid disability leave a year, pro-rata for part-time
- 10 days paid carers’ leave a year, pro-rata for part-time
- Cycle to work scheme
- Death in service scheme
- New family-friendly benefits, including paid leave:
- In the event of miscarriage or still birth
- To support fertility treatments
- For antenatal appointments for both parents
Thinking about your finances
- Enhanced salary sacrifice pension scheme
- Discounted season ticket loan and interest-free emergency loans
- Give as you earn to support other charities of your choice before tax
- New employee portal including lifestyle savings vouchers and personal wellbeing
Enriching your life at work
- Personalised development plans with a wide range of training courses and opportunities to source additional training options with your line manager
- Yearly internal apprenticeship opportunities
- New, modern offices that embrace working together both in-person and remotely
- Various opportunities to influence how we internally operate (including surveys, and focus and committee groups)
- Active and supportive internal employee networking groups for collaboration and peer support
- 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering for MS Society activities during normal working hours (such as fundraising events, or campaigning in the local community)
- 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering with other charities during normal
Safeguarding
We’re committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone who uses our services and we come into contact with.
This is regardless of Gender, Race, Disability, Sexual orientation, Religion or belief, Pregnancy, Gender reassignment.
We recognise our particular responsibility to make sure vulnerable adults and children are protected.
We have measures in place to protect everyone we come into contact with from abuse and maltreatment of all kinds.
Your right to work in the UK
You must have the right to work in the UK to work in paid employment with us. You’ll need to share documents showing you’re eligible to work in the UK if we offer you employment.
You can find the UK visas and permits granting you the right to work in the UK on the UK Government website. We currently don’t have a Sponsor Licence agreement with the Home Office and aren’t able to support you with your visa applications.
No agencies please.
Registered Charity
101 - 500
To fund world-leading research, share the latest information and campaign for everyone's rights. Together we are a community. Together we can stop MS
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Job purpose
To support and deliver effective communications, including marketing and digital engagement activities, which raise awareness of Dementia Carers Count and foster connections with our community of carers, campaigners and donors. Your work will help us reach and support more carers, raise funds and campaign for changes which will ensure that no dementia carer feels isolated, invisible or alone.
Key responsibilities
•Understand our cause, linked issues, and how these are publicly perceived
•Horizon scan to spot social and news trends as well as potential influencer targets
•Manage our social platforms, keeping abreast of media and public zeitgeist about our cause and related issues. You will design and deliver paid advertising campaigns and monitor, respond, share, engage, comment on posts, according to our guidelines and with responsibility for reputation management
•Share audience insights with colleagues to ensure effective stewardship of all our defined audiences
•Support development of media relationships. You will curate press and media lists and respond to media queries, with shared out of hours responsibility.
•Draft statements and press releases and pitch ideas for articles and features, developing copy as needed and tracking coverage
•Support user-led story telling as part of content creation, including interviewing carers about their experiences and identifying opportunities to share carers’ voices in our materials
•Draft website copy and develop assets for digital use and printed materials which communicate our key messages and brand and which support specific campaigns
•Review and monitor evaluation and reporting metrics to provide regular and campaign-based management information relating to the success of digital and media activity
•Support effective cross-organisational internal communication
•Adhere to all relevant legislative and regulatory obligations relating to marketing, digital and communications
•Carry out other duties commensurate with this post as requested.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are seeking someone with a mix of skills: an individual with proven community fundraising experience, excellent relationship-building abilities and a crafter of persuasive and powerful content that resonates with a variety of stakeholders.
You’ll be joining Brigstowe at an exciting time as we aim to build on the fundraising growth and development from recent years. Can you help us to deliver compelling communications while moving our income generation to the next level?
Your role
You’ll be securing financial support for Brigstowe from individuals while simultaneously raising its profile among stakeholders through strategic communications and marketing efforts. This work includes:
1. Building relationships with community groups and corporate organisations, managing individual giving through the ‘Friends of Brigstowe’ programme, organising fundraising events and providing supporter care.
2. Developing and implementing marketing/comms strategies to promote Brigstowe’s work, producing branded materials (newsletters, reports, blogs, videos), overseeing our website and social media presence, and handling media relations.
About you
You’ll have a proven track record in community fundraising, with a good understanding of stewardship that converts supporters into champions.
Creative and proactive, your previous marketing and PR expertise will bring compelling stories to life across various platforms, enabling us to connect with a diverse range of stakeholders. You’ll be someone who networks comfortably and spots opportunities others might miss. You’ll be resilient, self-motivated, and be meticulous with a strong eye for detail and fantastic planning skills.
You’ll be someone who can commit to working within Brigstowe’s service delivery ethos of respect, empowerment and inclusion.
About us
Brigstowe supports anyone living with or affected by HIV in Bristol and the surrounding areas. We offer a comprehensive and holistic range of services including advice and support, a peer support group and peer mentoring.
We pride ourselves on treating our clients with respect and dignity, with the highest regard for confidentiality. We work hard to ensure that our award-winning services are accessible, person-centred, non-judgemental, professional and of a high quality at all times.
As well as joining a collaborative, supportive, motivated and dynamic team, you will receive:
- 26 days holiday per year plus bank holidays (pro rata)
- 6% pension contribution
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Regular one-to-one supervision
- Flexible/remote working options available on discussion with line manager (some office working is required)
- Cycle to work scheme
Closing date: Midday Wednesday April 30th
Interview date: Wednesday May 7th at The Old Coop, Ground Floor, 40-42 Chelsea Rd, Bristol, BS5 6AF
How to Apply:
Please fill in the Application Form outlining your reasons for applying and how your skills and experience fit the person specification. All applications will be scored using the person specification and therefore applicants who provide clear examples to evidence their skills and experience are more likely to be offered an interview. Brigstowe values the experience and diversity of individuals and therefore invites you to also use general life experience when evidencing your abilities and experience against the person specification.
Please also complete our Required Information Form and Equal Opportunities Form.
If you would like more information on this role, please see our website.
Brigstowe is committed to reducing inequality, valuing diversity and enabling inclusion. We welcome applicants with the appropriate skills of any background or identity, or those identifying as having a disability. We seek a diverse workforce which is representative of the clients we serve, and we strongly encourage applications from people of African or Caribbean heritage as they are currently under-represented in our staff team. We also encourage applications from people living with HIV. Any applicants who let us know that they are from either of these two groups and who meet the essential criteria in the person specification will automatically be invited to interview.
Registered Charity
11 - 20
Brigstowe supports people living with or affected by HIV in Bristol and the surrounding areas. The Peer Partnership provides peer support solutions.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Dear Applicant,
The opportunity
We are looking for a talented and enthusiastic communications professional to help us build on our communications effort. The main aim of our communications work is to support our fundraising drive. The core focus of the role is to help our supporters feel part of a movement that is funding cutting edge neurological research.
We enjoy a solid base of support with c26,000 engaged individuals across a range of audience segments including cash donors (c3,000), regular givers (c4,000), events and community (c3,000), patients and our wider non-donor community (c16,000). Our primary communications channels are our website, Facebook, Instagram and via email.
We are looking to put renewed energy behind our communications work and seeking to maximise our digital engagement. This includes both promoting fundraising opportunities and using social channels as a means of interacting with, and taking queries from, supporters and the wider public.
Our work in fundraising is designed to maximise funds needed for research to help the one in six of us that has a neurological condition.
Why join us?
We are heading into the final year of our current strategy, 2023-2026. This has been developed with growth in mind. We are scaling up some of our fundraising activities following successful tests. We have a lean and dedicated team that are very focussed on maximising income and ensuring a rewarding experience for all supporters. This role is a key part of that approach.
We are aiming to optimise all our digital communications to make a meaningful connection with all our current audiences and the wider public. This means creating regular, interesting content that stands out in a crowded market and motivates people to want to take action. The primary aim of our communications work is to inspire people to either give donations or raise money on our behalf.
We are looking for someone to build up and maintain our library of inspiring stories – including written format, film and images - to showcase impact, share people’s experiences and inspire others to tell their own story and/or support our work.
The role requires an individual who is proactive, happy to get “hands on” and is keen to use their communications skills to support our fundraising effort.
If successful in securing this role, you will find yourself in a small but dynamic environment with a flat structure where decisions are taken quickly. The role reports to the Director of Fundraising (currently being covered by a trusted interim with lots of fundraising and comms experience).
I use my role as CEO to champion fundraising and communications and ensure that we maintain our current focus on building our strengths and ensuring that supporters feel valued and recognised. We are a collaborative team with a positive culture that has a fundraising ethos at its heart. There is scope to experiment, and to grow in the role. Our interim director is extremely experienced and will provide support and mentoring as required.
This is an exciting, growth opportunity and I look forward to hearing from you.
To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter of no more than two pages stating why you would like to work for Brain Research UK and why you believe you are well suited to the role. Deadline: 5pm Monday 7th April 2025.
Caroline Blakely
CEO
Job purpose
This is an excellent opportunity for a communications professional to make their mark. The existing communication programme provides a good base on which to build, and there is plenty of scope to shape things and try new approaches under the guidance of the Interim Director. With support from the CEO and wider colleagues there is significant opportunity for success.
We are seeking a communications professional to:
·Work with our fundraising team to optimise our digital communications, ensuring content is always engaging, up to date and accessible across all channels
·Liaise with a range of colleagues and relationship owners to secure and manage supporter stories
·Manage our story library, including permissions and all related images, and ensure we have a spread of stories across the three main focus areas of brain tumours, acquired brain injury and headache and facial pain
·Work with our fundraising team to ensure we build on our segmented approach to quarterly enews and deliver tailored content based on supporter interests
·Liaise with our Research Manager to showcase the research we are funding and the scientists leading on the projects funded
·Act as content manager across our website, leading on updates in written, pictorial and video format
We are a small team and we are seeking someone who is both able to plan and manage day-to-day activity and roll their sleeves up and get the job done.
Key responsibilities:
Management
- Deliver against our communications objectives via a mix of channels and report on progress using a range of analytics and metrics
- Collaborate proactively across the organisation to find, develop and share stories that will inspire support
- Be a positive, empathetic team player that engages with all other colleagues across our organisation
Communications
- Work with colleagues to create a pre-planned, agreed schedule of activity that will enable a coherent and consistent approach to comms across all channels
- Coordinate and develop content for our social media channels including sourcing and producing engaging content in line with
- Coordinate and develop content for our e-news which is sent out quarterly to our supporter base
- Manage our website content ensuring it remains up to date and relevant
·Alongside our fundraisers, to engage with and respond to our online community to ensure they feel engaged and receive response to any enquiries in a timely manner
·Track digital marketing performance using tools like Google Analytics, monitoring key metrics to drive continuous improvement in outcomes
·Work across the organisation to engage our audience to tell their stories - both in relation to experience of neurological conditions and in relation to fundraising activities
·Work with third party agencies where appropriate, including setting of clear objectives, providing briefings and collating metrics / outcome measures
·To coordinate corporate communications tasks such as publication of our annual review and impact report
Other duties
•To develop an in-depth knowledge of our work so you can speak with confidence to our audiences about how funds are used
•Effective use of our CRM system (Donorfy)
•To support all fundraising and charitable activities across the organisation as required
•Other administrative tasks as required
Person specification
Experience
We are seeking a communications professional who is looking to thrive in a charity with an embedded fundraising culture, ambition to grow and solid backing from the CEO and trustees.
Applicants must have:
- Experience of working in communications in a charity of comparable size
- Experience of coordinating and developing social content and utilising a planning schedule to managed delivery
- Experience of coordinating and developing e-comms to maximise loyalty and engagement
- Familiarity with website content management
·An understanding of the key principles of managing an online community including how to handle queries and build engagement
Skills
Applicants must have the following skills:
·Comfort with analytical tools to track digital marketing performance and report on outcomes
·Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to work effectively with
·An understanding of how medical conditions can impact peoples’ lives and the emotional intelligence to handle interactions with these people sensitively
·Good writing skills and a proven ability to take briefings and use these to draft appropriate written content
·A solid understanding of using film and video for use on websites, social media and other communications channels
·Great interpersonal skills and proficiency with building constructive relationships with a diverse range of people
·Time management – ability to work under pressure, plan and prioritise work effectively and meet deadlines
·Attention to detail – you must be able to consistently produce accurate work
·IT literacy – you must be proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
Knowledge
·Knowledge of fundraising and communications, including the main trends and developments
- Knowledge of a range of communications tools such as website content management systems, social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook. TikTok etc.) and e-marketing tools (e.g. Mailchimp / DotDigital)
·Knowledge and understanding of the charity sector
Vision, Mission and Values
Our vision
·Our vision is a world where everyone with a neurological condition lives better, longer.
Culture and values
Our purpose
·To fund essential research to discover the causes, develop new treatments and improve the lives of those affected by neurological conditions.
Our promise
·We will improve the lives of those affected by one of hundreds of neurological conditions through the funding of essential research and accelerating its progress. We will encourage the brain research community to accelerate progress by sharing knowledge and nurturing future talent.
Our values
·Unity - We believe that we are stronger when we bring people together to work collectively.
·Humanity – We link the brain research we fund to its human impact, by sharing
real-life stories. We translate our research into words that everyone can easily understand.
·Positive energy – Active. Courageous. Resolute. We are determined to accelerate the progress of brain research.
Our values shape our culture. They help guide our decisions at every level. They define how we work, every day. We are forward thinking and collaborative.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are a local charity that enables people and organisations to get involved, helping to build strong and vibrant communities in Buckinghamshire.
We do this by helping people find volunteering opportunities, advising charities and other not-for-profit groups on all aspects of running an organisation, and directly supporting those most in need in the community.
Key Tasks
- Line Manage the Communications Officer
- Develop and implement the strategy and business plans for your communications and engagement.
- To drive legal and compliance standards and take full responsibility for those within your area.
- Lead the successful implementation of a communications strategy for FY 2025-2027.
- Raise the profile of Community Impact Bucks, of the VCSE sector in Buckinghamshire, and of voluntary and community action in the county.
- Identify and develop partnership opportunities and manage relationships with a wide range of stakeholders to extend the reach of the charity’s communications.
- Ensure that all Marketing, PR and Communications materials, publications and messaging are consistent with brand, targeted and reflect and enhance the reputation of the charity.
- Develop content e.g. writing all comms plans, messaging, newsletter copy (for partners to use), press releases, social media, copy for flyers, posters, case studies.
- Monitor and evaluate the impact and effectiveness of our communications: analysing trends, outcomes, using evidence to inform service development.
- Prepare budgets and plan and manage the allocation of resource to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of communications activity.
- Oversee digital planning and content production, with a strategic oversight of the website and social media channels as well as new digital products.
- Oversee the charity’s social media channels, increasing engagement with relevant audiences and creating content.
- Oversee, write and edit content for the Charity’s website, working with staff, volunteers and contractors as necessary to improve content and user experience.
Diversity & Inclusion
Community Impact Bucks is committed to challenging inequality and values the diversity of our communities in Buckinghamshire. We recognise that reflecting that diversity will only ever make our organisation better. We work to ensure an inclusive culture where colleagues feel welcomed and supported to succeed and thrive. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those from under-represented communities.
Base of Work
Hybrid, typically minimum 1 day per week at Community Impact Bucks Office near Aylesbury with the rest working from home. This role requires attendance at local community events across the county, occasionally in the evenings or at weekends, so you must be able to travel throughout Buckinghamshire.
Please refer to the Job Description for more information.
To apply, please send a CV with a cover letter explaining how your skills, experience and interests meet the Job Description and Person Specification by 9am on Tuesday 22 April 2025.
Interviews will take place in person at our office in Weston Turville.
Registered Charity
11 - 20
We support people and groups to get involved in their local communities and make Buckinghamshire a better place to live.
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Applications are due by 23.59 GMT on Friday 4th April 2025.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a brief task to demonstrate their skills and abilities. Please submit your CV along with a cover letter detailing your relevant experience for the role.
Responsible to: Marketing and Communications Manager
Job Purpose: Assist in delivering and evaluating campaigns and activities that lead to the effective positioning and promotion of the Good Business Charter via its internal and external communications channels.
Location: Based from home with the expectation of at least quarterly in-person team meetings in York.
Employment: 2-3 days (to be discussed upon interview)
Salary: £23,000 p.a. pro rata for number of days worked
JOB DESCRIPTION
- Support the development and delivery of marketing and communications campaigns, helping to promote GBC’s message externally and with accredited organisations.
- Assist in coordinating internal and external communications, ensuring consistency in messaging across all channels.
- Help create, edit and proofread engaging content for GBC’s communications channels, including social media, newsletters and the website.
- Assist with the design of digital assets for social media, website and newsletters.
- Maintain and schedule content for GBC’s social media presence, supporting efforts to increase brand awareness.
- Support the team with monthly newsletters and other communications to accredited organisations.
- Work alongside the Marketing and Communications Manager and wider team to help deliver GBC’s communications strategy, supporting key projects and campaigns.
- Track and report on marketing performance metrics to assess the success of different strategies.
- Support outreach efforts by making phone calls to accredited organisations and stakeholders as needed with regard to use of the GBC logo.
- Supporting the wider team with administrative tasks as needed, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations and contributing to the overall success of the organisation.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential
- Some experience in marketing and communications, with an understanding of strategic approaches.
- Creative and proactive communicator with a passion for ethical business practices.
- Strong writing, editing and proofreading skills, with attention to detail and the ability to produce high-quality content.
- Experience using digital communication channels, including social media.
- Good eye for design and an understanding of how to tailor messaging for different audiences across multiple platforms.
- Keen learner with a proactive attitude towards developing new skills and staying informed on best practices in marketing and communications.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team and engage with external stakeholders effectively.
- Flexibility in working hours to respond to social media engagement and support events.
Desirable
- Previous experience in the charity or responsible business sector.
- Familiarity with media relations and press engagement.
- Awareness of key challenges businesses face in relation to the 10 components of the Good Business Charter.
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About Ataxia UK
Ataxia is the umbrella term for a group of neurological conditions and Ataxia UK is the UK’s leading ataxia support and research charity. Ataxia UK collaborates with the global ataxia community through our Research team, and we are on the board of the international non-profit association, Euro-ataxia. Our Services team focuses on helping everyone affected by ataxia in the UK to live their best life. We have a Helpline and Advocacy service providing information, advice, and 1-2-1 support to help people access their rights; whilst the Community Engagement service provides activities, engagement and volunteering opportunities to bring the ataxia community together and reduce feelings of isolation.
About the Role
You will be joining at an exciting time for Ataxia UK as we enter our 60th anniversary year.
Responsible for the communications officer as well as a range of external suppliers, you will lead the day-to-day communications function as a key member of the Fundraising & Communications department. Working closely with the new Director of Fundraising & Communications, you will have the opportunity to help shape Ataxia UK’s new communications and brand strategy. You will work closely with the Director and Managers from the Fundraising team to engage and cultivate our network of Friends and volunteers, celebrity ambassadors, donors and fundraisers through dynamic marketing and communications assets and materials.
Ataxia UK operates a hybrid- working policy, with full time staff working 5 days a week expected to work from our offices in Highgate a minimum of 2 days a week. This is adjusted to 1 day per week for part time.
About you
You will be a creative and dedicated communications professional looking for a new challenge and excited by the opportunity to help shape our new strategy. You will be someone who thrives in a project-management environment, as comfortable learning as you are leading, and able to work both independently and closely with colleagues and external suppliers.
Organised and details-focused, you are confident using data to help steer and focus our communications outputs. You will have a keen understanding of how the role can support our fundraising and you will have experience working closely with fundraising teams or on income-generating projects or events. As curator of our brand and messaging, you will have the skills and experience to ensure we positively represent the interests of the ataxia community, and you will be someone who shares our commitment to supporting those affected by ataxia.
Benefits of working for us.
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25 days annual leave (rising to 30 with a length of service)
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Access to a free Employee Assistance Programme & Employee Hotline
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Flexible hybrid working
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Pension scheme
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Cycle to work scheme
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Training and development opportunities
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Extra day of annual leave for your birthday
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Accredited Living Wage Employer
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Staff travel loans – 3 months pass
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SENIOR COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER
Reports To: Communications Manager
Hours: Full Time (9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week)
Location: The Frances Hay Centre, Banbury (Hybrid Options Available)
Salary: £32,000 per annum
We’re Dogs for Good. We bring people and dogs together to help make everyday life possible. As part of our ambitious five-year strategy to support over 4,000 people a year by 2028, we’re expanding our Marketing and Communications Team and looking for a Senior Communications Officer to help share our impact.
This role will ensure our stories and impact are understood, celebrated and championed by all our stakeholders across multiple channels. You’ll be an excellent communicator with strong organisational skills, understanding of all aspects of internal and external comms, a passion for storytelling, and the ability to engage diverse audiences.
If you’d like to join our small but ambitious marketing and communications team, we’d love to hear from you.
If you are interested in applying for the role, please visit the 'Current Vacancies' page on the Dogs for Good website, where full application instructions can be found. Please note we can only accept applications when accompanied by a completed Dogs for Good Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form.
The closing date for applications is 9am on Tuesday 22 April 2025.
First interviews will be held on Thursday 8 May 2025.
Registered Charity
51 - 100
We bring people and dogs together to make life possible.
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Location London Hybrid (3 days in office)
Salary: Circa £30,000
Hours: 37.5
Department Marketing, Membership and Events
Contract Type Permanent
Join our client and help drive the transition to a sustainable future!
They are looking for a Communications Executive to create impactful content, manage media relations, and support advocacy efforts. If you have strong writing skills, digital expertise, and a passion for sustainability, this role is for you!
Key Responsibilities:
- Write and manage key reports, press releases, blogs, and social media content.
- Build media relationships to amplify their message.
- Track and enhance their visibility across media channels.
- Support advocacy by monitoring government activity and assisting policy responses.
- Manage their weekly member newsletter and corporate communications.
What Are They Looking For:
- Strong writing and communication skills.
- Ability to simplify complex topics into engaging messages.
- Proactive, organised, and a team player.
- Passion for renewable energy and clean technology.
Our client reserves the right to close the vacancy early should sufficient applications be received. They encourage early application to avoid disappointment.
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