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About the Angelou Centre
The Angelou Centre is a Black-led women’s organisation committed to empowering Black and racially minoritised women and children who have experienced domestic abuse. Our centre provides trauma-informed, culturally appropriate, and holistic support to help survivors heal, recover, and rebuild their lives.
Role Overview
The Communications and Community Engagement Specialist will play a pivotal role in shaping the Angelou Centre’s voice and presence across digital and community platforms. This is a creative and strategic position responsible for managing communications, enhancing the organisation’s visibility, and deepening engagement with local communities. You will lead on digital content creation, website management, social media, campaigns, and outreach communications, while ensuring all messaging reflects the Centre’s anti-racist, feminist values and the lived experiences of the women we support. This role offers a unique opportunity to amplify underrepresented voices and support social justice through meaningful storytelling and connection-building.
As a team member, you will:
a) Work collaboratively with your teammates and actively support colleagues across teams and functions to deliver on The Angelou Centre’s (AC) mission
b) Champion a culture of mutual respect, accountability and excellence within your team and across the Angelou Centre
c) Embody and champion black-led feminist values, principles and ethos
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About The Role
You will be working in a collaborative, fast-paced and creative environment and will play a key role within our Engagement Team to strengthen Youth Music’s relationships with individual givers. This role will focus on engaging individuals to support our mission, managing relationships with community supporters, and delivering strategies to enhance community fundraising and individual giving.
About You
You are a motivated and relationship-driven individual who is passionate about music and making a difference. You will have a strong ability to engage, motivate and influence prospective and existing individual givers, a strategic mindset for fundraising and supporter engagement, and excellent stewardship skills. Your ability to build lasting relationships with our donors and community fundraisers will be key to your success in this role.
Key Responsibilities
- Create and execute a strategic plan for growing community fundraising and individual giving, and monitor and evaluate the impact of this.
- Take ownership of Youth Music’s guestlist donation initiative, securing gigs to add an optional donation in aid of Youth Music.
- Support the Philanthropy Lead in cultivating major donor relationships and co-investment opportunities with charitable trusts and foundations.
- Support the Ambassador & Supporter Engagement Manager and Philanthropy Lead with administration of onboarding Youth Music advocates and Change Makers.
- Lead on the administration and organisation of community fundraising events/activities. You will support challenge event participants with their fundraising by liaising with them before and after events, ensuring they feel prepared and have the Youth Music resources they require.
- Work with the Communications Team to make the most of the exciting communications opportunities that exist in the run-up to, during and after fundraising activities and events - including helping to collect, create and distribute photos, videos, news stories, interviews and social media posts.
- Lead on Gifts in Wills and Legacy Giving.
- Manage our fundraising reconciliation, carefully producing donation reports and logging donor information on Salesforce.
Other roles will include supporting the Engagement team with an array of day-to-day tasks such as:
- Provide supporter care; taking and responding to supporter enquiries via phone, email or post.
- Work on securing gifts, raffle prizes and other sponsorship to elevate community events and fundraisers.
- Manage the fundraising enquiries inbox and be the first point of contact for receiving donations and giving advice on how to fundraise for Youth Music.
- Contribute to Youth Music’s media channels to promote and support campaigns and events.
- Update Salesforce with accurate information about all donations and fundraising activities, and support others in its training and use.
- Ensure that all fundraising processes are compliant with GDPR regulations and Fundraising Regulator practice.
- Keep up to date with trends in community fundraising, corporate fundraising and charity events.
- Attend evening events as required, including potential travel and overnight stays.
- Be proactive in identifying opportunities for learning and professional development to ensure excellence and continuous improvement.
- Represent Youth Music at events.
General
- Carrying out all such additional duties as are reasonably commensurate with the role.
- This job description is not necessarily an exhaustive list of duties but is intended to reflect a range of duties the post-holder will perform.
- Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, with good awareness of accessibility and understanding of inclusive best practice.
Person Specification
Minimum Criteria
- Two years experience of working in a fundraising/similar role.
- Experience identifying and securing new supporters and managing existing donors.
- Experience monitoring, evaluating and reporting against strategic growth plans.
Other Essential Criteria
- Community fundraising events/activities administration experience.
- Have experience in Gifts in Wills and Legacy Giving.
- Experience using Salesforce or other similar platforms.
- You’ll be a great people person, able to engage with members of the public enthusiastically and empathetically.
- You’ll have excellent research skills and careful attention to detail.
- You’ll have a good understanding of the Fundraising Regulator and the Code of Fundraising Practice.
- You’ll be a team player.
- You’ll be methodical and well organised.
Desirable Criteria
- Experience in a youth or music-oriented organisation.
- Understanding of the music education and/or music industries landscape.
- Passion for music and interest in its benefits for young people and society.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The role: Royal Navy Sports and Community Infrastructure Project Officer - full time/35 hours per week
As a key member of the Greenwich Hospital and Andrew Simpson Foundation teams, you will be responsible for developing the RN “Building Sports and Well-being for the Future” vision into a costed, designed and persuasive community hubs plan, followed by its implementation as an effectively managed transformational project delivering high-quality sports and community hubs.
Based within the Andrew Simpson Foundation, the role will drive strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and scalable delivery aligned with RN priorities.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a disciplined and visionary self-starter to turn a vision into reality. As well as working closely with the ASF and GH Charity teams, you will be liaising with relevant stakeholders in the Royal Navy, particularly base commanders and those responsible for delivering Navy sport and supporting the community.
Experience of life in the Forces is essential, while knowledge of the challenges of infrastructure management would be a strong advantage.
Applicants should ideally be available for an immediate or early start
About Greenwich Hospital
A unique Crown body, Greenwich Hospital is the single largest funder of individual, educational and welfare support to serving and former Royal Navy and Royal Marines personnel and their families. With a budget of £7m in the current financial year, we work to make a real and lasting difference during military service, during transition to civilian life and when they or their family need support.
About Andrew Simpson Foundation
A dynamic 10-year-old charity founded in memory of Olympian Andrew ‘Bart’ Simpson MBE, the Andrew Simpson Foundation honours his memory by opening up the world of sailing and watersports to people, particularly young people, from all walks of life, changing lives, creating career pathways and providing opportunities that last a lifetime.
This is a 2-year fixed term contract which may be extended.
Hybrid working with work from ASF and GH offices as required.
Initial salary: £60,000 per annum
Closing date for applications: 25 April 2025.
Interviews: 14 May London or 15 May Portsmouth
Key tasks
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Conduct a comprehensive review and evaluation of current Royal Navy sports and recreational facilities at HMNB Portsmouth and the Andrew Simpson Centre to identify strengths, gaps, and opportunities.
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Develop and oversee a scalable, data-driven infrastructure improvement plan that enhances access, participation, and operational effectiveness.
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Position the Andrew Simpson Centre (Eastern Road) as a flagship water sports and community hub for service personnel, families, and partners, ensuring the facility meets world-class standards.
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Coordinate with Royal Navy personnel, local authorities, and national sports organisations to gather insights, co-design solutions, and build sustainable partnerships.
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Support the creation of a national expansion blueprint for Royal Navy sports infrastructure by developing replicable toolkits, delivery models, and frameworks for impact evaluation and knowledge sharing.
You will
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Be self-starter with strategic vision and operational focus.
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Have a strong ambassadorial presence, able to inspire confidence and communicate effectively across the Royal Navy, public, and charitable sectors.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Development Officer - Medical Sciences to join us on a permanent basis.
The University of Oxford is one of the world’s leading biomedical universities recognised for our outstanding quality and depth across the medical research spectrum - from genes to molecules, to big data and populations. With the honour of 12 Nobel Laureates over its long and distinguished history, our Medical Sciences Division is consistently at the forefront of innovative and life enhancing, and saving, science.
Philanthropy has played a key role in enabling the ambitions of our Division and wider University. As the Development Officer- Medical Sciences, you will work across the division to secure philanthropy that furthers this cutting-edge work, from developing treatments for brain and mental health and cancer, to preventing pandemics.
About the Role
· Raising philanthropic income for the Medical Sciences Division by securing donations of up to £50,000
· Providing effective stewardship for Medical Sciences donors;
· Engaging and stewarding legacy donations to the Medical Sciences.
About You
· This role would be ideal for someone at the early stages of a fundraising career who now wishes to take on the challenge of developing their own portfolio of prospects, while also gaining experience of high-level stewardship and fundraising more generally, within a broad and varied academic environment.
· The Development Officer will be a skilled communicator with a strong eye for detail, and a commitment to developing their career in higher education fundraising.
What We Offer
Working at the University of Oxford offers several exclusive benefits, such as:
· 38 days of annual leave to support your wellbeing, with the option to purchase up to 10 extra days and additional leave after long service.
· One of the most generous maternity and adoption leave schemes in UK higher education, offering up to 26 weeks of full-pay leave, followed by additional statutory and unpaid leave options.
· A commitment to hybrid and flexible working to suit your lifestyle.
· An excellent contributory pension scheme.
· Affordable and sustainable commuting options, including a cycle loan scheme, discounted bus travel, and season ticket loans.
· Access to a vibrant community through our social, cultural, and sports clubs.
· Opportunities for growth and development, including membership to CASE.
Application Process
To apply, please upload:
· A covering letter/supporting statement
· Your CV
· The details of two referees
The closing date for applications is 12 noon on 25th April 2025
Interviews will take place on 1st and 2nd May 2025, and will be held face-to-face.
Development and Alumni Engagement is committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills and experiences. We encourage applicants from all sectors of the community and are especially keen to encourage candidates from under-represented groups to apply.
Spanning the historic streets of the "city of dreaming spires," the University of Oxford has been ranked the world’s leading university for nine consecutive years. A place where centuries of tradition meet world-changing innovation, we offer you the chance to shape the future while working in an inspiring environment that promotes excellence. Here, you’ll contribute to ground-breaking research that tackles global challenges - from advancing sustainability to pioneering healthcare solutions - and join a diverse, inclusive community that champions your wellbeing, development, and aspirations. Apply now to become part of our extraordinary legacy.
We raise funds in support of the University’s academic priorities, securing donations for all aspects of academic and student endeavour.





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We are looking for an additional Community Engagement Officer to join our team working on a contract we hold with the Care Quality Commission.
Do you live in the London or East of England region? (Please note that this role is remote but you should be based in London or the East of England and will be required to travel within those regions).
Do you have a range of excellent communication skills?
Do you have the skills and experience of engaging with a diverse group of individuals, organisations and groups who represent seldom heard communities?
Are you able to provide outstanding customer care and represent Choice Support in a positive and professional manner to both internal and external agencies?
Are you able to be home-based and have the ability to travel to different locations in London and the East of England?
Do you want to develop your skills, knowledge and experience of inclusion and diversity and work closely with our Care Quality Commission colleagues?
Then this is the role you’ve been looking for!
What we are looking for:
· A thorough understanding of inclusion and engagement work
· A thorough understanding of seldom heard communities
· To be able work to a high standard with a demanding and ever-changing workload
· Good communication and presentation skills
· Enthusiasm and a positive attitude
· The ability to manage and prioritise a demanding workload
What you’ll receive in return:
· A supportive and collaborative team
· Training and development
· Attendance bonus
· 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
· Life assurance
· Discounted shopping vouchers
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are looking for an additional Community Engagement Officer to join our team working on a contract we hold with the Care Quality Commission.
Do you live in the south of England? (Please note that this role is remote but you should be based in the south of England and will be required to travel within that region).
Do you have a range of excellent communication skills?
Do you have the skills and experience of engaging with a diverse group of individuals, organisations and groups who represent seldom heard communities?
Are you able to provide outstanding customer care and represent Choice Support in a positive and professional manner to both internal and external agencies?
Are you able to be home-based and have the ability to travel to different locations in the South of England?
Do you want to develop your skills, knowledge and experience of inclusion and diversity and work closely with our Care Quality Commission colleagues?
Then this is the role you’ve been looking for!
What we are looking for:
· A thorough understanding of inclusion and engagement work
· A thorough understanding of seldom heard communities
· To be able work to a high standard with a demanding and ever-changing workload
· Good communication and presentation skills
· Enthusiasm and a positive attitude
· The ability to manage and prioritise a demanding workload
What you’ll receive in return:
· A supportive and collaborative team
· Training and development
· Attendance bonus
· 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
· Life assurance
· Discounted shopping vouchers
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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HFT-Barking Food Bank is looking for someone exceptional to help us fight hunger in our community. We’re on a mission to increase our fundraising income from £200,000 to £500,000 and need a passionate, results-driven individual to lead this effort. In this role, you’ll be a crucial part of our growth, enabling us to achieve our goal of increasing fundraising income and impact.You’ll build strong relationships with trusts, foundations, businesses, schools, and individuals, crafting impactful campaigns and proposals that inspire support. You’ll be at the heart of our local efforts, driving the financial support we need to continue our essential work, and ensuring that no one in Barking and Dagenham goes hungry.
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for more details.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Harris Hill are delighted to be working with a wonderful charity to recruit for two Community Engagement Officers in order to help drive the expansion of the charity Community Giving Program.
As a Community Engagement Officer you will:
- Build networks to support and grow the charity’s fundraising initiatives. Lead outreach to engage new local community partners and oversee fundraising events such as bucket collections and charity stalls.
- Act as the primary point of contact for community organisations, developing rich stewardship journeys for donors to enhance engagement and retention.
- Assist in developing insights to refine our community fundraising strategy, ensuring compliance with data protection laws and maintaining accurate records.
- Be an ambassador for the charity, sharing the charity’s mission with internal and external audiences through public speaking and networking.
- Oversee and attend bucket collections and charity stalls at public and private events
- Plan and deliver engaging stewardship events for key audiences
We are looking for a professional fundraiser with experience in community fundraising or corporate partnerships. You should have a proven track record in securing and managing long-term partnerships, be a confident speaker, and enjoy networking. A full UK driving license is required, as well as the ability to travel across catchment area.
To be successful, you must have experience:
- Proven ability to meet fundraising income targets and effectively manage donor relationships.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- A confident public speaker with excellent presentation skills.
- Experience managing a portfolio of community groups or securing long-term partnerships.
- Proficient in using databases (such as CRM systems) and Microsoft Office.
Desirable Skills:
- Event management experience.
- Experience leading teams of volunteers.
Salary: £29,291 - £34,963 per annum
Contract type:Full-time, permanent
Location- London, hybrid working 3 days in the office
Closing date: On rolling basis
Interview: TBC
Recruitment process: Cv and Supporting Statement to
If this sounds like you, then please do get in touch ASAP!
Unfortunately, due to resource capacity, we will only contact candidates that are shortlisted for interview. Therefore if you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of the closing date please note your application has been unsuccessful.
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
Overall job purpose
This is a fundamental role within our North regional team, internally the role is known as Local Community Officer. The future of CCT’s outstanding collection of historic churches depends on communities supporting their local CCT church with funds, events, inspiring interpretation, visitor services and preventive conservation. The Local Community Officer will engage and support communities and volunteers to care for 23 historic churches across Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Merseyside, W. Yorkshire, N. Yorkshire (part), ensuring each site achieves agreed standards.
Key relationships
You will work closely with the Lead Local Community Officer (North), regional and national colleagues, volunteers, community groups and other local stakeholders.
If you would like to apply for this role, please visit our recruitment portal to begin your application. You will be asked to submit a CV and a short supporting statement (max 2 sides A4) outlining why you’d like to apply and how you fulfil the person specification for this post, so you’ll need to refer to the job description.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 8am on Monday 28th April 2025.
The interviews will take place in Leeds on Wednesday 7th May 2025. Please note that the interview date and location have been specifically chosen according to the availability of the panel.
We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer. Candidates who declare that they have a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the job will be offered an interview.
If you have any queries about this role, or if you have a disability and wish to request a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us.
We are an inclusive employer and offer equal opportunities to all regardless of an individual’s age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.
We are not a licensed sponsor at this time. Any offer of employment will be made subject to valid right to work in the UK being provide
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Home-Start Epsom, Ewell and Banstead is a voluntary organisation committed to promoting the welfare of families and children. Staff and Volunteers offer regular support including emotional and practical help to families in their own homes and specialist projects within the community.
We are recruiting for a part-time Community Engagement and Fundraising Officer. You will need enthusiasm, excellent networking and negotiation skills, with the ability to engage with the local community, individuals and businesses. You will have past experience in raising funds and with your local knowledge, will have the ability to generate income from a range of sources across Epsom, Ewell, Banstead and North Mole Valley. Knowledge of Home-Start would be advantageous.
You will have good IT, evaluation and report writing skills. Excellent communication skills are essential. You will have the ability to handle confidential financial and other data. You should understand and be committed to the role of the voluntary sector, be able to work in a small team, demonstrating the ability to work flexibly.
Use of a car (expenses paid) is necessary. A basic disclosure and barring (DBS) check will be required.
Closing date for applications is:
Tuesday 6th May (12pm)
Interviews – Weeks 12 &19th May 2025
Please note we do not accept CV’s
Home-Start Epsom, Ewell and Banstead is committed to equality of opportunity and diversity.
Home-Start Epsom, Ewell and Banstead is committed to safer recruitment practice as an important part of safeguarding and protecting children and vulnerable adults.
Home-Start Epsom, Ewell and Banstead is a Company Limited by Guarantee (No 8765689) & a Registered Charity (No 1156539.)
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Communications and Engagement Officer – Maternity Cover
Salary: £34,314 starting salary per annum plus £4,190 Inner London Weighting if based in London per annum.
Contract: 12 months fixed term Maternity Cover
Hours: Full-time 35 hours per week (excluding lunch breaks). We are open to discussing flexible or part-time working.
Location: Any Refugee Action Office: London, Manchester, Birmingham or Bradford. (Some travel in the UK with occasional overnight stays may be required).
About Refugee Action
Refugee Action exists to work with refugees and people seeking asylum who’ve survived some of the world’s worst regimes. We are a national charity with more than 40 years’ experience of empowering people who’ve survived some of the world’s worst regimes to secure the protection and support that they need to live with dignity and respect and build a new life in the UK. We do this by providing expert advice and casework, building the capacity of partner organisations and campaigning on the policies that affect them.
To succeed in the role you will need to demonstrate:
• Commitment to removing barriers to power for people with lived experience, and commitment to anti-racist practices.
• Understanding of cultural diversity and the ability to work with people from a range of cultures.
• Insight into the needs, experiences and hopes of refugees and people seeking asylum.
• Experience of working sensitively with people in vulnerable situations to support them to share personal stories in a collaborative way.
• Excellent news judgement and storytelling with experience producing well-written and inspiring content.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Strong organisational and administrative skills, with ability to work under pressure and juggle conflicting priorities
• Experience working with photographers, journalists and filmmakers
• Experience answering journalist requests, including writing statements for media
• Experience of building and maintaining relationships at all levels of an organisation
• Excellent IT skills
• Ability to travel across England with occasional overnight stays away from home.
Those with lived experience as a refugee are particularly encouraged to apply
Closing date: 23:59 on 27 April 2025
Interviews: 08 May 2025 (on Zoom)
Refugee Action only operates in the UK, so all roles are UK-based, and you must have the right to work in the UK.
This role is not on the Shortage Occupation List. If you have permission to work that is restricted to the Shortage Occupation List, we will be unable to appoint you to this role.
You can find out which roles are on the shortage occupation list via these two links:
• Skilled Worker visa: shortage occupations
• Skilled Worker visa: shortage occupations for healthcare and education
We are currently campaigning for people seeking asylum to have the right to work in the UK, see our Lift the Ban campaign here.
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Ever dreamed of running your own library and events venue, and fostering a community's creativity to build a welcome space? This opportunity might be a dream come true!
Belsize Community Library is managed by the Winch, a youth and community charity in Camden. The library has three core aspirations for our community: Belsize Reads, Belsize Connects and Belsize Creates, which guide the activities we run from this amazing space.
We are looking for someone with experience of working in libraries, who can programme and manage creative events, and manage our small but mighty team of staff and volunteers. Working three days a week, the Library Manager will keep children and families central to the work of the library, whilst building purposeful partnerships with our growing community network.
To apply for this position, please send your CV (maximum 3 pages) and a personal statement of no more than two sides of A4 (font size 12 or above) outlining why you are interested in the role and our organisation, and how you meet the person specification. Please share this information through the Charity Jobs platform
Please note that we will NOT consider a CV-only application. We will not read an application without an accompanying personal statement.
Thank you
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We are seeking a passionate, connected and well-organised leader, to manage and develop our Church Engagement team and mission with UK churches, networks, community groups and volunteers. The role requires someone who is motivated by their Christian faith and has a passion to inspire and influence the UK Church to show love, strengthen faith and bring joy to millions of people across the Middle East and North Africa.
As we look towards our 30th anniversary, we want to inspire a new generation of churches and individuals to engage with global and local mission; to raise awareness and understanding of the Church in the MENA and to increase engagement, giving and prayer.
The Church Engagement team sits within the External Engagement Department, which covers areas including communications, publications and resources, press and media, digital content and marketing, fundraising appeals, church engagement, events and volunteers. Teams work closely together on shared activities to ensure that the strategy is connected and delivers a coherent public message, maximising every potential opportunity to increase income and deepen understanding and engagement. Other office staff include those focused on operations and finance, as well as a small Development Team engaging with major donors.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
This role will allow you to make a real difference to the lives of millions of people in the Middle East and North Africa. You will help to manage, maintain and increase income and engagement through the following key responsibilities:
·Work with the team to implement strategies for growing key areas of income and engagement with churches and individuals, maintaining prospect lists, communicating with churches to resource and increase engagement.
·To manage, motivate and support a diverse team in different geographical locations and working patterns.
·To assist with delivering the church partnership and media projects programme, inviting church leaders and churches to join, helping research, prepare and send project proposals, reports and associated resources.
·To analyse current church giving patterns and identify pathways to increase engagement, levels and forms of giving (including individual giving in conjunction with other team members).
·Support with high-level giving church relationships and work with the Engagement Officer to mobilise ambassadors and volunteers within churches to encourage prayer for the MENA and church giving.
·Oversee SAT-7’s presence at events and conferences to maximise opportunities for engagement and increased reach with existing and new supporters.
·To assist with identifying current and future engagement resources to inspire and mobilise supporter churches and wider opportunities with denominations and Christian networks.
·Lead regular one to ones and promote the process of SAT-7 UK’s personal development plans for team members throughout the year e.g. conducting appraisals and mid-year reviews.
WHAT NEXT?
If this sounds like the right role for you and you would like to find out more, please see the Application Pack and apply via the SAT-7 UK website.
Growing Church in the Middle East and North Africa, confident in Christian faith and witness, serving the community, contributing to society & culture
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LSE is committed to building a diverse, equitable and truly inclusive university
Department of Statistics
External Engagement and Communications Officer
Salary from £36,008 to £40,991 pa inclusive with potential to progress to £43,854 pa inclusive of London allowance.
A founder department of the globally renowned London School of Economics, the Department of Statistics is home to internationally respected experts with cutting-edge specialisms in Ai, data science, probability in finance and insurance, social statistics, time series and statistical learning, and more. We have a leading reputation for teaching and research, and our number one priority is maintaining and enhancing this standing.
In line with our strategic ambitions, we are seeking an ambitious and skilled External Engagement and Communications Officer to join our new communications team, situated within the Department’s growing, and friendly, professional services team.
As the External Engagement and Communications Officer, you will have the opportunity to play an important role in our mission to raise the profile of the Department’s work among audiences old and new, close to home and far afield.
You will work closely with the other members of the communications team, collaborating and leading on various existing projects and areas of work, as well as having the opportunity to propose and develop new initiatives and workstreams. Among these, contributing to our efforts to drive increased engagement and impact (especially through establishing connections with external stakeholders and industry partners) will be key, as will be working with colleagues to sustain and expand our events programme.
Previous experience of working successfully in a communications role is essential, and we have a strong preference for this to have been in a higher education or research context.
The successful candidate will be joining at an exciting time for the Department as we grow, work towards our goals, and look to REF 2029. We offer an occupational pension scheme, generous annual leave, hybrid working, and excellent training and development opportunities.
We look forward to receiving your application.
For further information about the post, please see the how to apply document, job description and the person specification.
If you have any technical queries with applying on the online system, please use the “contact us” links at the bottom of the LSE Jobs page.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 11 May 2025 (23.59 UK time).
Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.
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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
- Lead and deliver projects as part of a high-quality programme of support and development for the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise Sector and Communities in Buckinghamshire. (See appendix)
- Lead on specialist knowledge areas, including supporting the leadership team to develop strategies, policies and procedures, and advising/training VCSE organisations on the subject. (See appendix)
- Support the leadership team in the design, development and planning of the programme.
- Develop volunteering roles and recruit, induct and supervise a team of volunteers and associates to support the programme.
- Develop and deliver outreach and engagement activity to community groups and local charities.
- Induct and train new staff and volunteers about your areas of responsibility.
- Manage relationships with a wide range of stakeholders across the public, private and voluntary sectors to support the development of the programme and delivery of programme objectives.
- Represent and advocate for the charity and the voluntary and community sector, at partnership or public meetings and events.
- Develop and secure income sources, including grants and commissions and commercial income generation.
- Identify and develop partnership opportunities and manage relationships with funders and other key stakeholders.
- Support the leadership team to prepare budgets and plan and manage the allocation of resource to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of the work programme.
- Giving advice on fundraising and bid applications
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.
We support people and groups to get involved in their local communities and make Buckinghamshire a better place to live.



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