Content And Marketing Lead Jobs in Edinburgh

Radix Big Tent is the think tank of radical centre.We are a non-aligned, non-partisan registered charity, working to promote system renewal.New Capital Consensus is one of three current projects which we are running, focussed on reform of the investment system.Our other projects deal with housing and political reform but the successful candidate should expect the bulk of their time to be spent on Capital Consensus.

 New Capital Consensus is a recently established coalition of independent, non-aligned, not-for-profit, academic and research organisations working to create a better investment system, to deliver sustainable UK economic growth.Our mission is to create a system of purposeful investment by connecting capital to social goals to give savers better individual and collective outcomes over the long-term.

Through research, stakeholder engagement and collaborative projects, we aim to identify and drive innovative solutions that will release private capital to drive UK business growth, tackle inequality and support a just transition.

New Capital Consensus (NCC)’s partner organisations are Radix Big Tent think tank, Finstic and Leeds University.We are incubated by the Chatham House Sustainability Accelerator.

Job Purpose:

We are seeking a proactive and creative Media Officer to enhance the visibility, reach, and impact of New Capital Consensus and Radix Big Tent. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing media relations, crafting compelling content, and executing strategic communication campaigns to engage diverse audiences, including policymakers, business leaders, and the wider public.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement media and communications strategies to promote the work of New Capital Consensus and, through it, Radix Big Tent.
• Write and distribute news releases, opinion pieces, blog posts, and social media content.
• Build and maintain relationships with journalists, broadcasters, and media outlets.
• Monitor media coverage and provide analysis on engagement and impact.
• Manage and grow digital platforms, ensuring a strong and consistent brand presence.
• Coordinate media activities around events, including press briefings, interviews, and live coverage.
• Support other staff, partners and consultants to ensure consistent messaging, taylor content for media use, and provide media training where necessary.
• Stay informed of key developments in politics, economics and policy debates relevant to the organisations’ work.

Person Specification:

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

• A self-starter, with demostratable experience and expertise in a media, communications, or public relations role.
• Strong writing and editorial skills with the ability to create engaging and persuasive content.
• Established media contacts and the ability to secure high-quality coverage.
• Experience managing social media accounts and digital communications.
• Ability to analyse and communicate complex policy and economic issues effectively.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with diverse stakeholders.

Desirable Skills & Attributes:

• Experience working in a think tank, policy organisation, or media outlet.
• Understanding of economic and political issues, particularly around sustainable investment and policy innovation.
• Knowledge of digital marketing and analytics tools.
• Experience producing multimedia content such as videos or podcasts.
• Creativity and adaptability in developing new communication strategies.

Location: Remote with meetings in London and York
Contract Type: Full time
Reporting To: Ben Rich, Radix Big Tent CEO

The Latin Mass Society (LMS) is a London-based Roman Catholic charity (No. 248388). Founded in 1965, the charity is focused on the Traditional Latin Mass and other sacraments, organising devotional events and training, and maintains an online shop.

Working with the Society’s General Manager, Trustees, and local volunteers, the Communications Officer will drive the charity's advertising and promotion -- profile raising, for membership, and for the chairty's press releases and events -- creating advertising copy and planning its appearance in print and online, including video presentations, and engage with journalists and influencers across all media platforms for the same purposes, managing the charity's social media accounts.

Attendance at some key events is essential.

Status: Self-employed.

Hours: variable, averaging 10 hours a week.

Salary: £8,320 pa.

It is envisaged that the Communications Officer will work mainly from home with some on-site meetings and attrndance at events required.

Key relationships: Chairman, General Manager (line manager), Editor of Mass of Ages, Local Representatives.

Main duties and responsibilities:

· Cultivate relationships with people in the social media and Catholic and secular press (e.g. Catholic Herald, EWTN, bloggers, Catholic journalists, prominent Catholics)

· Put the Chairman and/or leading members of the Society forward for interviews, provide quotations, or compose articles for various media

· Evaluate the success of press and publicity activity to aid future planning.

· Work with volunteer Local Representatives to promote grass roots activities

· Produce newsletters, posters, promotional material and adverts

· Coordinate membership, retail and fundraising campaigns

· Maintain on the Society’s website and social media accounts a flow of news, announcements, videos, and developing resources pages

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

· A good knowledge and understanding of the UK and international Catholic environment and the Traditional Latin Mass

· Knowledge of and experience in offline and on-line media

· Knowledge of graphic design for print and digital content along with basic video editing skills.

· Experience of working under pressure

· Experience of working independently and in a small team

· Excellent and persuasive interpersonal skills

· Creative written communication skills

Closing date for applications: 31 March 2025.

Interviews will take place in London in April.

Applicants must have the right to live and work in the United Kingdom. 

The Woodland Trust is looking for an Engagement and Communications Officer in our South East region to support delivery of high-quality visitor experiences and communications.

The Role: 
•    The role is responsible for providing communications support, delivering activities and improving visitor experience to engage and inspire a range of audiences to give time, voice and money to our cause. 
•    You will lead on the public communications and engagement aspects of our visitor offer at key sites across the region, working with estate colleagues to plan activities, communicate key messages and improve visitor experience, and support communications with our landowner audiences.
•    The role is responsible for delivering an annual communications plan, including identifying stories, creating content for web and social channels and using communication skills to make a positive impact, as well as dealing reactively with comms requests.
•    You will develop and deliver an inspiring and inclusive annual engagement plan for agreed sites, identify key activity and audiences to most effectively achieve against our objectives.
•    The role includes management of event volunteers across the region.
•    This role is based in South East England and will require the successful candidate to travel around the region (Kent, Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire) to attend meetings and support staff and engagement activities.
•    This role will require an enhanced DBS check as part of our pre-employment checks.

The Candidate: 
•    You have an enthusiasm for the environment and share our core values—Grow Together, Explore, Focus and Make it Count.
•    You’ll have strong verbal and written communication skills including experience managing/contributing to organisational social media accounts
•     You’ll have experience of tailoring communications, working with designers, delivering marketing communications and engagement materials and messages for a range of target audiences using appropriate channels
•    You will understand what constitutes successful interpretation, ideally with experience of planning and implementing creative interpretation features to engage audiences
•    You’ll have experience of delivering high quality face to face engagement activities and customer service, ideally within a public facing visitor setting.
•    You’ll have experience in leading groups and activities in an outdoor setting, including working with children, schools and community groups
•    You’ll have a collaborative approach, with the ability to work with multiple teams, building relationships with both internal and external stakeholders effectively. 
•    You’ll know about Health and Safety as it relates to public engagement as well as what constitutes a successful visitor experience.
•    This role does require regular travel around the South East region. A full clean UK driving licence is required. 

Benefits & Wellbeing: Joining our team means you'll be a big part of tackling environmental and climate issues. We take good care of our staff, offering support and training opportunities. We also offer:
•    Enhanced Employer Pension
•    Life Assurance
•    Flexible & Hybrid Working Options
•    Generous Annual Leave
•    Enhanced Parental Pay
•    Employee Assistance Programme

About Us: The Woodland Trust is the UK's leading woodland conservation charity and is dedicated to creating a world where trees and woods thrive for both people and nature. Our mission involves engaging and inspiring individuals to contribute toward tackling the nature and climate crisis through the protection, restoration, and creation of essential woodland habitats.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: To achieve our vision of a world where woods and trees thrive for people and nature, we need to better reflect society and the communities we work in. All people, no matter their background, identity, ability, or circumstance, should benefit from trees. 

People of colour and disabled people are currently under-represented across the environment and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we particularly encourage you to apply.

Please contact us to discuss any additional support or adjustments you may need to complete your application. 

Application Advice: For fairness we keep our candidates’ personal details hidden from the hiring managers, so they do not see your CV until shortlisting is completed. Make sure that your Personal Statement clearly shows how your skills and knowledge link to the specifications in the job description and you share with us your passion for the role. 

Even if you don't meet every requirement of the role, we would encourage you to apply.   
                         
Apply Now: If you're ready to make a difference and grow with us, send in your application today. We might close the job opening early if we get a lot of applications, so it's a good idea to apply soon. If we do close the advert early, and you have an application in process, we will email you prior to closing to give you time to complete.

Interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams on Tuesday 8th April and Wednesday 9th April.

Role

Are you passionate about driving real change in public health policy? Do you want to play a pivotal role in Scotland’s journey to ending HIV transmission and eliminating Hepatitis C? If so, we want to hear from you!

Waverley Care is Scotland’s leading HIV and Hepatitis C charity, and we are looking for a Policy & Communications Officer for an initial six-month contract.  This is an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of policy development and advocacy, ensuring Scotland remains on track to achieve zero new HIV transmission by 2030.

As the Policy & Communications Officer, you’ll be instrumental in shaping and delivering policy initiatives that support the Scottish Government’s commitments to ending HIV stigma and improving the lives of those living with HIV.

You will work proactively across the charity to ensure consistent policy messages and to inform influencing activities by producing briefings, consultation responses, and other communications content.

You will:

· Build and maintain strong relationships with MSPs, civil servants, and key stakeholders to drive Scotland’s progress toward eliminating Hepatitis C and achieving zero new HIV transmission by 2030.

· Produce high-quality internal and external briefings, consultation responses, press releases, media statements, social media posts and online content that align with Waverley Care’s policy positions.

· Represent Waverley Care at events, meetings, and networks, actively advancing the organisation’s policy objectives and supporting the Fast-Track Cities Scotland initiative.

· Plan and coordinate National Consortium meetings, including setting agendas, securing speakers, and taking minutes.

· Maintain and update databases of contacts and activities, ensuring accurate tracking and reporting of policy and public affairs work, including compliance with Scotland’s Lobbying Register.

· Support and engage Waverley Care’s Community Panel, ensuring communications are inclusive and reflective of lived experiences and elevate the voices of those affected by blood-borne viruses.

· Develop evidence-based policy positions and provide strategic advice to support Scottish Government targets.

· Stay informed and proactive in monitoring policy developments related to blood-borne viruses (BBVs) and key public health initiatives in Scotland.

· Produce high-quality, evidence-based research reports that support Waverley Care’s policy objectives, influencing decision-makers and contributing to meaningful change.

About You

We are looking for a dynamic and motivated individual who:

• Has experience working with government and local authorities, with a strong understanding of how policy is implemented and influences decision-making.
• Thrives on relationship-building and can engage confidently with policymakers, stakeholders, and the media.
• Has a proven track record in developing and implementing policy and public affairs strategies.
• Is an excellent communicator with outstanding written and verbal skills.
• Is confident in writing consultation responses, supporting social media campaigns, and delivering impactful press statements.
• Can provide strategic advice and policy recommendations to support public health initiatives.

Why Join Us?

This is a unique opportunity to be part of a progressive organisation at a pivotal moment in Scotland’s public health journey. You’ll have the chance to influence real change, working alongside passionate colleagues committed to making a lasting impact on people’s lives.

We offer a supportive working environment with hybrid working options, professional development opportunities and a generous annual leave entitlement.

Application notes

If you’re excited by this opportunity and believe you have the skills and experience we’re looking for, we’d love to hear from you!

To apply, please email us your CV along with a cover letter explaining how your experience aligns with the job specifications. 

Application Deadline: Midnight, Thursday 20th March 2025

Harris Hill are delighted to be working with a health related charity to recruit for the Individual Giving Officer – Acquisition & Events Fundraising (Hybrid/Remote).

Location: Bath (Hybrid – 1 day per week in the Bath office, or fully remote if over 1 hour from Bath)

As part of a dedicated team, you will support the growth of our Individual Giving, Membership, and Events Fundraising programmes, driving engagement and acquiring new supporters, while fostering lasting relationships with the charity existing community. Whether in person or online, your role will directly contribute to the success of campaigns aimed at delivering life changing impact.

In this role, you will report to the Acquisition Manager and primarily focus on the acquisition of new donors and members through various channels. Your efforts will support events and community fundraising initiatives, providing stewardship to the charity supporters and maximising engagement.

As an Individual Giving Officer you will:

• Support the planning and delivery of targeted campaigns for new and existing supporters
• Coordinate campaign materials with external suppliers, ensuring they align with the charity brand and are delivered on time and within budget
• Develop and write copy, ensuring high quality, engaging content
• Support and grow the acquisition of new members through face to face, digital, and telemarketing channels
• Assist in managing fundraising events and community fundraisers, ensuring excellent stewardship
• Collaborate with internal teams to increase supporter engagement and lifetime value
• Provide accurate data handling and reporting, ensuring GDPR compliance
• Occasionally travel within the UK to support fundraising events

To be successful, you must have experience:

Essential:

• A passionate, team oriented individual with strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in coordinating digital and direct marketing campaigns
• Ability to work independently and adapt to a fast paced environment
• Strong numeracy skills for campaign analysis and budget management
• Experience with CRM databases and data handling
• Data Barring Service Disclosure (DBS) required

Desirable:

• Experience in Individual Giving fundraising
• Experience in Events fundraising
• Familiarity with content management systems (CMS) to update digital content and donation pages

Salary: £26,175 - £29,083 per annum

Contract type:Full-time, permanent

Location-  Bath, hybrid – 1 day per week in the Bath office, or fully remote if over 1 hour from Bath

 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.

Policy & Public Affairs Officer (Wales)
£33,824 pa plus excellent benefits
Home-based
35 hours per week, full-time

The Policy and Public Affairs Officer is an exciting and influential role as you will work with the Policy and Public Affairs Manager (Wales), Head of Devolved Nations and colleagues across the College to develop and deliver policy and communications activity for Wales.

As Policy and Public Affairs Officer (Wales) you will work with key stakeholders to coordinate and develop policy position statements unique to Wales, coordinating and producing draft responses to consultations in Wales, whilst supporting colleagues across the College with expertise on the political, governmental and health service landscape in Wales.

Communicating policy and public affairs priorities to stakeholders to maximise influence and impact, you will attend meetings with senior figures in Wales, produce content for blogs, social media, bulk email, web and other digital communications specific to our audiences in Wales, whilst also providing administrative support for the Wales Executive Committee.

With a good standard of education, you should have demonstrable experience in policy and public affairs and a solid knowledge and understanding of policy and legislative processes in Wales.

You will have proven experience of producing high quality policy and communications outputs such as consultation responses, reports, policy briefings and press copy, as well as demonstrable experience of producing high quality content for digital and social media.

With outstanding oral communication skills you will be able to manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.

Your excellent communication, organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills will ensure you are capable of supporting committees and other governance structures, particularly supporting the delivery of new processes and identifying opportunities for improvement.

The Membership, Policy and External Affairs Division actively promotes the membership, stakeholders and the public awareness of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) and core child health priorities.

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

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

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

The RCPCH is committed to safeguarding the children, young people and adults it has contact with in the exercise of its functions and responsibilities. The RCPCH expects all staff to share this commitment – we place a high priority on ensuring only those who do so are recruited to work for us. 

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records.

Closing date: 16 March 2025
interview date: 27 March 2025 (remote)

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Training and Support Worker to lead and support The Mason Foundation’s future growth and development by providing and delivering training to a variety of audiences.

As the Training and Support Worker, you will play a pivotal part in the development of our programmes and training, through sharing partner insight, understanding the latest evidence and landscape of workplace inclusivity and keeping abreast of other providers in this space. You will be required to travel regularly to deliver face to face training within the community, education settings and workplaces.

You will have a track record of working within learning, development, community engagement or similar, ideally with experience of supporting communities with additional needs.

You will be a strong, passionate, and inspiring facilitator, driven to deliver impactful training. You will be a skilled communicator, confident in using a variety of methods to engage and empower others from a broad range of backgrounds and settings.

You will be a team player and understand the need to work seamlessly in collaboration with multiple agencies including local authority, corporate and third sector partners, to help ensure high quality delivery of our services, to our communities.

The Training and Support Worker will need to embrace a ‘make it happen’ working environment, with constant dedication and a passion for making a difference as part of a committed charity, supporting disadvantaged communities.

In return, you get to work for a great, growing charity with like-minded people with a competitive salary.

The Mason Foundation is a national charity that supports vulnerable communities and individuals to live happier, healthier, fulfilled lives. Through our programmes we reduce inequalities, supporting those who need help most (low income, disabled, BAME/NEET communities).

The Mason Foundation delivers people centred services, projects, and training, through its specialist wellbeing and employment programmes including:

- ‘The Mason Mile – supporting inclusive, community led starting point physical activity centred around ‘1 Mile’

- ‘Propel’ - supporting young people with learning disabilities, into meaningful and sustainable employment.

- Bespoke Community Impact Projects – supporting and empowering communities to co-develop and deliver impactful and meaningful change.

All offers of employment are conditional upon you signing the contract of employment and:

· Two satisfactory references

· Proof of attainment of qualifications

· Evidence of your right to work in the United Kingdom; and

· If applicable, satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

The Mason Foundation is an equal opportunities employer and proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. We positively encourage applications from candidates regardless of sex, race or ethnicity, nationality, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, or belief, marital or civil partnership status, parental or carer status, education, socioeconomic background, pregnancy or maternity, or any other characteristic protected under equality legislation. 

We are especially keen to encourage and welcome applications from people currently under-represented within the organisation, these include but are not limited to those from the LGBT+ community, people with disabilities, and candidates who are Black or People of Colour. Those with disabilities meeting the minimum requirements for the post will be shortlisted and reasonable adjustments will be made to ensure they are not disadvantaged during the interview process.

We are seeking to appoint someone with a business and communications skill-set and a strong track-record of managing people. The successful candidate must be a strategic thinker with excellent interpersonal skills and have values aligned with ours. You will help us to further diversify our income streams and to communicate our work effectively to a diverse range of educators and stakeholders including government, Parliamentarians and the public.

Sex Education Forum was founded in 1987 and became an independent charity in 2021. We convene over 70 Partner organisations to make sure that the relationships and sex education (RSE) young people get is right for them and the best it can be. We train educators and share research with teachers, school leaders and policy-makers. We will soon be launching a new three-year strategy and have secured multi-year funding to further embed youth inclusion in our work. Having doubled our staff team over the last two years we have identified the need for a new senior post, which will be a cross-cutting role working closely with the CEO, enabling us to realise the ambitions of our strategy, and systematically development all areas of our business.

This is an incredible opportunity for an experienced business development manager, to bring your skillset to a thriving, innovative and highly respected leading national charity. This will be a rewarding role, with huge potential to grow your leadership skills and empower others and to make a difference to the lives of children and young people.

We are particularly keen to hear from applicants that reflect the diversity of educators and young people that Sex Education Forum seeks to support.

Funding has been secured which provides scope for extension of the fixed term contract.

Communications Manager

Terms: 22.5 hours per week / 0.6 FTE, 3 days per week; one year contract with possibility for extension
Salary: £39,000 - £47,000 per annum (pro rata)
Location: Remote working and quarterly in-person team away days.

Closing Date: Friday 30th March 2025. On submission of your application, please add​ ‘Communications Manager’ in the subject line. Your application should include the following:

• Cover Letter
• CV
• ​A one-page document (including images) highlighting a previous communications campaign that you worked on. Please use the following format: clearly outline the a) purpose, b) key message(s), c) description, and d) outcome/impact of the campaign.

Please note that you must have the right to work in the UK. Due to the large number of applications we receive, we are not able to acknowledge receipt of all applications and only shortlisted candidates will be notified. If you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, you have not been successful.

About BASIC

BASIC is an independent think tank whose mission is to safeguard humanity and Earth’s ecosystem from nuclear weapons risks and interconnected security threats, for generations to come. Founded in 1987, we have 40 years’ experience of convening meaningful dialogues across complex political divides, and a reputation for generating innovative, high-quality research and policy advice.

BASIC sees its role as one of drawing together different perspectives within the nuclear weapons / security debate and pushing the boundaries of policy discussions. We cherish our independence and freedom of speech. We are independent, receive no core funding from any state, and our project work is funded transparently.

BASIC is a fast-paced, inclusive, and rewarding environment in which to work. We have experienced 5x growth since 2017, and our intention is to continue this growth trajectory, and have an exceptionally positive team culture.

Role Description

BASIC is seeking an experienced and strategic Communications Manager to lead and implement effective communication strategies that amplify our mission, enhance our brand identity, and strengthen engagement with key audiences. The ideal candidate will have exceptional written and verbal communication skills, a proactive approach to storytelling, and the ability to collaborate across the organisation to ensure clear, consistent, and impactful messaging.

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Communications Manager will play a central role in shaping BASIC’s external presence, working across programmes to craft compelling narratives for social media, the website, and other digital platforms, as well as press contacts.

The Communications Manager will be the point of contact for all communication activity and will be responsible for setting the strategy and communicating this to the team. As an organisation, BASIC is keen to develop brand identity, particularly amongst our programmes and the Communications Manager will be instrumental in developing this work. 

Main Duties

Organisational Communications & Strategy

• Develop and implement a comprehensive communications strategy aligned with BASIC’s mission and objectives including a strong link to impact.

• Lead the evolution of our social media strategy, ensuring increased engagement and impact.

• Develop and implement strategic online communication plans to enhance BASIC’s digital presence, ensuring consistent and engaging messaging across all platforms.

• Oversee BASIC’s branding and identity development, ensuring consistency across programmes and platforms. This includes: organisational brand asset, image, review and refresh.

• Act as BASIC’s press officer, managing media engagement, journalistic contacts, and public relations.

• Plan and execute BASIC’s website redevelopment strategy, including better functionality for fundraising efforts and overseeing all aspects of website content/management.

• Draft, edit, and manage organisational newsletters using MailerLite, ensuring clear, engaging, and audience-focused content that aligns with BASIC’s communications strategy.

• Provide communications training to staff, fostering a culture of shared responsibility for communications.

• Create promotional materials to advance BASIC’s initiatives

• Strengthen BASIC’s internal and external communications, ensuring alignment with key stakeholders.

Programme Responsibilities

• Develop and execute tailored communications plans for specific programmes, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and effective audience engagement.

• Collaborate with programme teams to create and distribute engaging content that highlights programme achievements and key messages

• Work with programme teams to define the strategy, vision and purpose of newsletters

• Coordinate programme events (virtual and in-person), in terms of communications outreach to increase visibility and structuring of success stories

• Support the creation of digital content (social media posts, website updates, videos, etc.) to promote programme activities and initiatives

• Assist with publishing programme reports including proofing and providing guidance for branding and imagery 

• Provide communications support for programme fundraising activities

• Monitor and analyse communications impact across programmes, using feedback and data to suggest improvements and ensure messaging is reaching the right audiences

• Help to manage relationships with key stakeholders for each programme by ensuring ongoing engagement and support for programme objectives

• Ensure consistent branding and messaging across all programme communications to maintain coherence with the organisation's overall identity

Role Requirements

Essential criteria for the role:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Marketing, Education, Business, Fundraising)

8+ years of working in a communications role

Knowledge of global security issues with linkage to UK policy 

Proven experience in developing and implementing communication strategies aligned with organisational goals and objectives

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to craft clear, compelling messages

Ability to generate innovative ideas and content that engage target audiences and enhance brand visibility

Strong networking and stakeholder engagement skills

Experience in monitoring and evaluating communication impact through media coverage, engagement metrics, and analytics. Ability to evaluate the effectiveness of strategies and identify areas for improvement.

Strong collaborative skills with the ability to work effectively across teams to ensure consistent messaging and brand representation.

Keen eye for detail with a commitment to accuracy and quality in all communications materials.

Desirable criteria for the role:

Experience in crisis communications, including drafting statements and managing sensitive issues.

Why Join BASIC?

This is an exciting opportunity to shape the communications strategy of a respected international security think tank. If you are a creative, strategic, and proactive communicator who thrives in a collaborative environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Please note that, due to the large number of applications we receive, we are not able to acknowledge receipt of all applications and only shortlisted candidates will be notified. If you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, you have not been successful.

About Planet Patrol:

Our vision is a world where all beings can enjoy our waterways, free from pollution. We are a global community dedicated to placing people-powered environmental data at the heart of decision-making. Through our unique anywhere, anytime, anybody approach to citizen science, we gather critical evidence of water and litter pollution to drive solutions that protect both environmental and human health. Our data and citizen science methods have been featured in academic journals (Stanton, et al., 2022) and media investigations (Channel 4 and ITV), enhancing public and scientific knowledge of litter pollution.

We are now at a pivotal moment of growth and evolution. This means you must thrive in a start-up environment and have a can-do attitude to problem solving. You’ll be one of only a handful of employees and a team of excellent freelancers. This is a great opportunity to really shape the organisation and our impact. Whilst this role is fixed term, we hope to secure enough funding to make the role permanent. 

Partnership Manager

Role details: Remote with travel expected at least once per week.

Salary: £35,000 FTE

Hours per week: 30 hours (4 days per week)

Terms: One year fixed term contract with the potential to become permanent based on funding.

Overview:

Join Planet Patrol as our Partnership Manager, responsible for cultivating key relationships, driving business development, and securing funding through innovative partnership strategies.

Planet Patrol is seeking a Partnership Manager who is great at growing existing relationships and spotting new opportunities too! You’ll manage and develop our key partnerships with some big brands. Critically, you’ll also be the first point of contact for new partner enquiries. Whilst the majority of your time will be spent working with brands, you’ll need to lead on a handful of grant applications too. This means that you’ll have a varied and fast paced role that has huge potential for growth. You won’t be put off by a funding target, in fact you thrive in the sales environment and love the adrenaline high when you secure funding. We need someone that is persuasive, resilient and most importantly passionate about what we do. If this sounds like you, get in touch!
 

Key responsibilities:

● Relationship Management: Cultivate and sustain strong relationships with current partners and identify potential new ones to achieve mutual goals.

● Account Management: Oversee the smooth operation of each partnership by developing strategic plans, addressing challenges, and ensuring continued alignment.

● Business Development: Proactively identify opportunities for expanding existing partnerships and forging new ones. Attend in-person meetings, key Planet Patrol events and networking events to strengthen our market presence.

● Performance Management: Track and evaluate partnership outcomes, using insights to make data-driven adjustments that optimise success. Experience in content creation and editing tools is desirable.

● Enquiry Management: Serve as the first point of contact for all partner-related enquiries, streamlining communications for maximum efficiency and impact.

● New Business: Research, negotiate, and finalise new partnership agreements and grant funding applications. Identify and collaborate on drafting persuasive and impactful funding proposals.

Role requirements:

● A minimum 2 years managing partnerships and delivering strategic outcomes in a fast-paced, start-up environment.

● Experience in grant funding and crafting compelling funding proposals is highly desirable.

● A demonstrated ability in securing and managing partnerships valued at approximately £100,000.

● A natural networker, you’ll be great at building relationships.

● Passionate about the environment and the importance of data.

● Experience in account management and stakeholder engagement.

● A commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion.

● Be able to communicate effectively with partners and other departments.

● Be able to identify problems and come up with solutions.

● Legal right to work in the UK without visa sponsorship.

What We Offer:

Planet Patrol values collaboration, innovation, and a healthy work-life balance. That’s why we’re proud to be a 4-day week employer. We offer a flexible, remote working environment, paired with regular opportunities to connect as a team. We’re a vibrant, mission-driven non-profit that supports professional growth, alongside wellbeing. We offer a generous annual leave package, your birthdays off and encourage you to get out into nature whenever possible.

Please submit your CV and covering letter, highlighting your suitability for the role, via Charity Jobs. Applications close midnight Sunday 16 March. First stage interviews will be held Tuesday 25th March (please note this is a revised date).

Freedom for Animals (formerly known as the Captive Animals Protection Society) is one of the oldest animal rights charities in the UK. Established in 1957, we are celebrating over 65 years of working for animals. Through a combination of undercover investigations, research, campaigns, political lobbying and education, Freedom for Animals is working for an end to the abuse and exploitation of animals for human entertainment in zoos, mobile zoos, aquariums, bird of prey centres, circuses, TV, film and media, and the exotic pet trade.

Freedom for Animals is seeking an experienced Supporter Care Officer to support the Fundraising Manager.

The successful candidate will join a small but growing team and will play a key role in supporting the delivery organisation’s strategic objectives.

You will have demonstrable experience in Google for Business, Microsoft Office and CRM databases, preferably Salesforce. Supporter care and fundraising experience would be an advantage although training will be given. You will assist the Fundraising Manager with a wide range of fundraising tasks and will be responsible for responding to correspondence from donors and supporters. You will also be required to enter data onto the Salesforce CRM so an attention to detail is essential. You will have excellent communication skills and experience of working within small to medium-sized teams. You will be a team player, have a good level of education, be a passionate advocate for animals and animal rights, and share Freedom for Animals ethos and vision. Knowledge of animal protection issues relating to zoos, mobile zoos, aquariums, bird of prey zoos, circuses and the exotic pet trade would be an advantage.

The deadline for applications is Sunday 23rd March 2025.

Location: Globally remote

Reporting to: Executive Director

Manages: Team of 2

Annual salary: These locations are given to illustrate specific country salary ranges – the salary will be payable in local currency and is determined based on local market rates and candidate experience.

• €80K - €115K EUROS in Europe. (variable country to country and paid in local currency)
• £85K £95k GBP in the UK.
• $75K - $100K USD in Africa (variable country to country and paid in local currency)
• $135K – $146K USD in the USA.

Contract type: Fixed term - initially 2 years with a view to renew

Working hours: Full-time

Travel: Regular travel in Europe and the US, and trips to visit programmes in our Country Offices.

Candidate level: Senior executive

Background

Around the world, public resources are being raised and spent unfairly and ineffectively, leaving millions of people without access to the quality public goods and services they need to thrive. Governments often make public resource decisions without much consultation or information from the public. Meanwhile, those with power and privilege very effectively influence government decisions in their favour.

Our goal is to make governments raise and spend public money more so that everyone has the resources and opportunities they need to thrive and get ahead. To achieve this, The International Budget Partnership (IBP) partners with budget analysts, community organizers, and advocates in 120 countries to advance public budget systems that work for people. Together, we generate data, advocate for reform, and build the skills and knowledge of people so that everyone can have a voice in public money decisions that impact their lives. For more than 25 years we have built a global network of partners that promote the public’s right to have a say in public finance. More recently we have scaled up our impacts to help communities drive change in how governments both raise and spend public resources and to inform decisions to ensure those resource translate into quality services—from healthcare to clean water.

Purpose of Role

IBP seeks a Director of Fundraising to drive our organization's resource development and financial sustainability. Working at the highest levels of the organization, this leader will develop and implement comprehensive fundraising strategies to secure multi-year, multi-million-dollar commitments from major international donors. The ideal candidate brings demonstrated success in diversifying revenue streams and building strategic partnerships, along with the ability to both envision ambitious fundraising goals and execute detailed plans to achieve them.

As a key member of the senior team, the Director will provide strategic leadership while managing hands-on fundraising activities, mentor a dedicated fundraising team, and coordinate closely with the Executive Director, Executive Team, Country Directors, Initiative Managers and Advisory Council. They will strengthen IBP's internal fundraising capacity while cultivating external relationships that advance our mission.

Success in this role requires exceptional relationship-building abilities, strategic thinking, and a proven track record of securing large-scale funding from a diverse range of channels including institutions, foundations and High Net Worth Individuals. This is an opportunity to shape the financial future of a global organization working to advance budget transparency, participation, and accountability in public finance and governance.

This is an exciting moment for IBP as it has just released its new strategy. This bold systems change approach requires reimagining the organization´s fundraising strategies and capacities and developing new and diversified revenue streams in a new funding environment where unrestricted funding has declined. 

Primary Responsibilities

Fundraising Strategy Development and Execution (50%)

• Setting Fundraising Strategy and Vision: Develop and implement a data-driven fundraising strategy aligned with the organization’s broader strategic goals. Set ambitious yet achievable financial targets and ensure alignment across teams.
• Prospecting: Design and execute tailored strategies for identifying, soliciting, and stewarding institutional and individual funders.
• Proposal Development: Lead the creation of compelling funding proposals, pitches, appeals, and other materials to secure funding in collaboration with initiative managers.
• Building and Maintaining Networks: Cultivate relationships with key stakeholders, including high-net-worth individuals, bilateral governments, foundations, and philanthropic groups.
• Innovative Fundraising Strategies: Explore and implement new approaches, such as joint fundraising with partners and sector-based strategies, while enhancing fundraising capacity at country, global, and initiative levels.
• Donor Stewardship: Build long-term relationships with donors through personalized engagement strategies, aligning their interests with the organization's goals.

Donor and Stakeholder Engagement (25%)

• Donor Lifecycle Management: Oversee the full donor lifecycle, from acquisition and engagement to cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
• Board Engagement: Serve as the primary liaison for fundraising with the board of directors and Advisory Council
• Crisis and Risk Management: Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies for fundraising, including planning for economic downturns, donor withdrawals, or reputational risks.
• Engagement Strategies: Collaborate with program teams to design personalized donor engagement strategies, such as tailored reports, briefings, and impact updates identifying clear roles for staff across the organization that is involved directly and indirectly in fundraising efforts.

Direct and Indirect Team Management (25%)

• Resource Allocation and Budgeting: Oversee the fundraising budget, ensuring resources are allocated to high-impact activities based on data-driven decision-making. Collaborate with the Director of Finance and Operations to ensure proper handling of donations, reporting and forecasting.
• Team Building and Development: Recruit, train, and retain a high-performing fundraising team, setting clear roles, responsibilities, and success metrics. Work with the fundraising working group and staff across the organization to strengthen fundraising activities.
• Performance Management and Reporting: Track and report fundraising performance metrics to executive leadership and the board, using analytics to optimize outcomes.
• Developing Internal Talent: Mentor fundraising and program staff in relationship management, donor communications, and strategic planning, while fostering leadership development.
• Building Cross-Functional Capacity/Culture of Philanthropy: Equip senior leaders and program teams with the knowledge and tools to contribute to fundraising efforts, including impact reporting and donor engagement training.

Profile

We seek individuals who not only possess the necessary skills and competencies for this role but also embody the values that define our organization’s culture and mission.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to transparency, accountability, and ethical leadership, ensuring integrity in all aspects of fundraising and donor relations. They will champion justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that respects different perspectives and amplifies voices from historically underrepresented communities.

We value individuals who exhibit collaboration and adaptability, working effectively across teams and with diverse stakeholders. An entrepreneurial and strategic thinker with a deep sense of independence and initiative, they will drive innovation while aligning fundraising efforts with IBP’s broader mission.

Above all, the candidate will be passionate about democracy, human rights, and social impact, bringing both expertise and a values-driven approach to advancing IBP’s goals.

Experience

• At least 10 years of experience in fundraising, including work with trusts, foundations, bilateral government donors, and high-net-worth individuals.
• Bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant field desirable or equivalent experience.
• Proven track record of securing significant gifts and growing fundraising revenue.
• Experience leading and managing fundraising teams, with strong mentoring and coaching skills.
• Background in engaging with Global South philanthropic organizations, particularly feminist funds or other mission-driven entities.
• Demonstrable success in managing donor relationships from acquisition to stewardship and retention.

Skills

• Strong strategic thinking combined with a hands-on approach, organizational skills, and administrative competence.
• Ability to develop and execute data-driven fundraising strategies aligned with the organization’s broader goals.
• Experience in setting ambitious financial targets and driving fundraising strategies to achieve them. Strong track record of developing and implementing successful fundraising strategies, with a demonstrated ability to drive income growth and diversification.
• Deep understanding of emerging fundraising trends, including philanthropy, donor behaviours, and sectoral shifts.
• Strong track record in securing large-scale donations and managing diverse income streams.
• Knowledge of Global South philanthropic organizations and experience with feminist, climate, and locally led funds. Experience working with diverse teams and donors from various geographical, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Expertise in managing the donor lifecycle, including acquisition, engagement, solicitation, and stewardship.
• Skilled in building long-term partnerships with major donors and strategic stakeholders, including foundations, donor collaboratives, high-net-worth individuals, bilateral government donors, and global philanthropists.
• Strong communication skills to tailor messaging and effectively engage diverse donor groups.
• Ability to network across sectors, expanding and strengthening strategic partnerships that align with the organization’s mission.
• Ability to build internal fundraising capacity, equipping senior leaders and program teams with fundraising knowledge and tools. Demonstrated leadership in managing, coaching, and mentoring a team of fundraising professionals.
• Ability to recruit, train, and develop high-performing teams, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous learning.

Terms and Conditions

Remuneration:

International Budget Partnership offers competitive salaries, promotion opportunities, pension contributions, and other benefits that are aligned with the country of employment.

Values and Culture:

We take pride in our core values and how our staff embody them in every aspect of their work. We strive to create a culture that celebrates our values and global achievements, fostering an environment of pride and commitment.

Work-life Balance:

While our mission is central to everything we do, we also understand the importance of work-life balance. We support our staff by offering 24 days of annual leave (in addition to public holidays) and providing access to flexible work arrangements, including remote and hybrid working options.

Professional Development:

At International Budget Partnership, we are committed to recognizing and nurturing the potential of our team. We support professional growth through:

Travel and Medical Insurance:

All staff travelling for work are covered by comprehensive travel and medical insurance to ensure their safety and well-being

An applicant’s pack is available upon request.

The deadline for application is Sunday 23rd March 2025

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Daryl Upsall International actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. In recruiting candidates, we seek candidates with the proven skills required; irrespective of race, gender, religion or belief, age, disability or sexual orientation.

About the opportunity:

The Tutor Communications Officer will work closely with the Communications and Media Manager to support all aspects of stakeholder communications and engagement at Action Tutoring. The role will require you to develop engaging and motivational content when communicating with our volunteer tutor network, schools and other stakeholders.

The Tutor Communications Officer will develop their data management and analytical skills, when evaluating the impact of communications and maintaining subscriber data. They will also develop detailed knowledge of our e-communications software (Campaign Monitor) to create precise and engaging email campaigns with accurate segmentation of recipients. 

Comprehensive induction and training will be provided. Action Tutoring is committed to providing development opportunities for its staff and, as a growing charity, there are plenty of opportunities to take on new areas of responsibility. 

Key responsibilities of the role: 

• Work with Communications and Engagement teams to create impactful communications that recruit new tutors, re-engage lapsed volunteers, and convert former tutors into long-term charity supporters.
• Maintain and analyse data across our e-communications platforms (ValueText, Campaign Monitor) and our volunteer database (Salesforce) to optimize audience targeting and engagement, while ensuring GDPR compliance and data cleanliness.
• Respond to tutors’ enquiries and feedback complaints as part of managing the communications’ team inbox, whilst supporting the wider team to do the same.
• Work with the Communications and Media Manager and other communications officer to produce interesting and relevant pupil and tutor case studies throughout the year. Collaborate with our Programme Team and your MarComms colleagues to source appropriate case studies from our partner schools and volunteer network.
   

Key information: 

Reports to: Communications and Media Manager 

Salary: £25,235 per annum plus London Weighting of £2,271 per annum (if applicable) 

Contract and hours: Permanent, full-time. We offer flexible hours with 9.30-4 as core hours. A
full working week is 37.5 hours.

Closing date: Sunday 23rd March 2025

Interviews: Tuesday 1st April 2025

Start date: As soon as possible 

Place of work: This role is remote, with occasional travel to London. The candidate can be based anywhere in the UK. Our London office address is: x+why Fivefields, 8-10 Grosvenor Gardens, London, SW1W 0DH
 

Application process:

Please submit a completed application form via our website.

In the form you will be asked to reflect on the statements below:

1. Please provide examples of when you have shown evidence of being a creative and effective communicator, able to adapt to different audiences and platforms to achieve an outcome.

2. Please provide examples of when you have shown the ability to 'spin different plates' simultaneously while working to high standards.

3. What experience do you have with data management and analysis? Please provide specific examples of how you've used data to improve communication strategies

Applications that fail to meet these criteria will automatically be discounted. We want you to have every opportunity to shine and to show us your talents—please let us know if there is anything we can do to make sure the assessment process works for you. 

Please note, we do not accept CVs and cover letters. We only accept applications with the application form. 

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Director of Strategy will be responsible for the day to day strategic operational scrutiny and reporting in order to meet the Bikeability Trust’s mission, contractual and legal obligations. This role is critical in the leadership of the Bikeability Trust as deputising for the CEO.

The Bikeability Trust’s purpose is to ensure that all cycle training is delivered to a gold standard, inspiring everyone to cycle with competence and confidence.   

We are:  

• Expert: The Trust has successfully administered the Bikeability programme on behalf of government since 2018, delivering high-quality delivery guides and instructor training, and our workforce has thousands of years combined experience teaching people to cycle.  

• Inspiring: Every rider completes our training feeling able, confident and motivated to cycle safely on the roads for short journeys. Transforming the traditional image of cycling to an everyday, everyone activity.    

• Quality focussed: Our instructors deliver high-quality, consistent and standardised cycle training. We aim to ensure that every rider achieves the same outcomes to the same standard, taking into account their individual capabilities, including special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).  

• Inclusive: We take action to reduce barriers to participation, support underrepresented groups and ensure that anyone who wishes to access Bikeability cycle training is able to do so, and cycling is seen as an activity for all.   

• Efficient: Our delivery programme offers value for money and is delivered in an economic, proportional and efficient way.  

• Influential: We share our evidence of the impact of cycle training across a variety of sectors (transport, education, environment, health, leisure, etc) and work collaboratively with stakeholders, partners and commercial organisations to achieve our vision and influence behaviour change.  

Key accountabilities: 

Leadership 

• Maintain a strong relationship and engaging with the CEO to lead the day to day operations of the Bikeability Trust ensuring the CEO can hold more external focus

• Provide leadership and management to the Operations Team including: 

• Research

• Communications 

Impact and Reporting  

• Develop and lead reporting on progress towards the Bikeability Trust strategy with the Board of Trustees through annual business plans and corporate dashboard, gathering evidence and analysis from across the Bikeability Trust

• Refine and implement monthly and quarterly impact and KPI reporting to fulfil the ATE, TfL and other funders reporting requirements

• Deliver high quality information, governance, and business insights to the CEO and Board to inform decision-making 

• Work with the Finance and grants team to ensure compliance with financial policies and reporting requirement

• Develop annual research plans to generate impactful information to generate support for Bikeability strategy with decision makers, public and media

Active Travel England engagement  

• Lead monthly reporting and scrutiny meetings for Active Travel to reduce reliance on the CEO for input 

Walking and Cycling Alliance (WACA) 

• Lead Bikeability input in the External Affairs group meetings and events to foster closer working relationships and promotion of the Bikeability Trust strategic and impact data to influence policy and campaigning activities

• Prepare briefings for the CEO to attend roundtables, CEO meetings and WACA events

Communications & Research  

• Manage the communications function increasing awareness, understanding and support for Bikeability strategy through an impactful communication strategy, marketing, PR, social media, media and campaigns

• Develop and maintain internal communications channels and engaging activities for employees, including Mental Health awareness, and regular staff surveys 

HR and Governance  

• Maintain internal policies recommending changes to Trustees for approval and annual audit of policies 

• Maintain HR function jointly with the CEO across Bikeability with a focus on developing talent, succession planning, performance and appraisals systems. Seek input from external suppliers as required on HR 

• Develop leadership and management capability across the Trust 

• Develop organisational competence in strategic planning, business development and regulatory issues 

General Duties 

• Provide support and leadership insight across the organisation 

• To undertake other related tasks as directed by the CEO or Board of Trustees 

• Ensure all systems and procedures are in line with best practice and relevant legislation including GDPR. 

• Recognise the need to be flexible when working for a small organisation and carry out other duties that may be required 

Person specification 

The successful applicants will have: 

• A first or higher degree 

• Excellent organisational and customer care skills 

• Strong written and oral communication skills 

• Have a growth and continuous improvement mindset 

• Ability to use Microsoft 365 packages including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams 

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently

It is also essential that the post holder has experience or skills in some of the following:

• Strategy development

• Sound strategic planning and a track record of achieving targets 

• Policy and public affairs experience 

• Charity governance 

• Diplomatic Skills to manage complex relationships with a range of stakeholders 

• GDPR 

• Analysis of complex information 

• HR

• Business / operational data analysis 

• Commununications, Marketing or PR 

Skills 

• Exceptional strategic thinking, decision making and problem-solving skills, especially under pressure; ability to set detailed vision and direction across large, complex sets of work 

• Leadership style, which encourages, motivates, inspires and develops staff and volunteers 

• Excellent communicator (both orally and in writing) with effective listening, influencing and negotiation skills 

• Highly effective decision-making skills with excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities 

• Excellent administrative, organisational and IT skills 

• Intellectual rigour, financial acumen and the ability to accurately analyse and explain complex issues 

• Politically astute, with high levels of self-awareness and emotional intelligence, outstanding communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to flex leadership and communication styles to inspire and motivate different audiences

• Ability to operate in complex governance structures whilst ensuring high standards of probity and transparency are maintained 

•  Robust programme and project management skills and a track record of delivering complex projects to deadline and budget 

The package 

The Bikeability Trust offers the successful candidates a competitive salary and: 

• Bikeability cycle training

• Generous contributory pension scheme 

• 38 days annual leave for full time members of staff (including public holidays) 

• Employee Assistance Programme

We value staff and a range of experience at the Bikeability Trust, so the person specification is a guide to the skills. We encourage diverse applicants and transferable skills.