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We’re looking to recruit an experienced Digital Marketing Manager with a talent for combining creativity and analytical skills, to create marketing campaigns that will drive enquiries and registrations on our charity challenge events.

Global Adventure Challenges are more than just a challenge event management company – our core objectives and values derive from event fundraising. This ethos is driven down from the directors through the business, to each team and member of staff.

Our passion for challenge event fundraising runs deep and we aim to ensure we deliver safe, memorable and life-changing challenge experiences for our participants, enabling our charity partners to raise substantial funds and create lifelong supporters!

About The Role

Alongside our Marketing Officer, you’ll be responsible for successfully promoting our challenges to individuals, charities and corporates, with the primary aim of ensuring that monthly registration targets are met, but also with the aim of marketing Global Adventure Challenges’ services as a whole.

You will plan and deliver our digital marketing strategy, which involves, but is not limited to:

• Developing and implementing digital marketing strategies to individuals, charities and corporates, including but not limited to organic and paid social media, email marketing, search engine optimisation (SEO) and paid search and display advertising while adhering to deadlines
• Designing and monitoring all paid advertising, including but not limited to Meta and Google Ads
• Supporting our charity partners in their promotion of our events, including the production of marketing kits for new offers and events
• Working with our Charity Accounts Officer to create PowerPoint presentations for information evenings for our charity partners
• Managing the company website and ensuring that content is up to date, including challenge dates and itinerary details
• Writing creative copy including blog content for the website, ensuring content is optimised for search engine results
• Creating and scheduling regular marketing emails to our subscribers and charity and corporate partners using Dotdigital
• Designing and delivering all digital creative media including online challenge brochures, in addition to managing and maintaining the brochure website using WordPress. This requires a basic understanding of HTML, CSS and JavaScript to maintain functionality
• Creating a range of content using Adobe Creative Suite, including but not limited to content for the GAC website and social media channels in addition to providing design support to other areas of the business

Administrative tasks

• Reporting on KPIs from various marketing campaigns including but not limited to Google Ads, Meta Ads, email sends, search engine optimisation (SEO) and other marketing streams
• Providing regular reports and analysis on website usage and trends using GA4
• Accurately reporting the expenditure of marketing campaigns
• Producing PowerPoint Presentations for information events for charities, participants and corporates
• Recording accurate stock levels of all merchandise including but not limited to cycling jerseys, trekking t-shirts and place orders with our supplier as required
• Contributing towards the design and sales of merchandise via the company’s merchandise website
• Line-managing the Marketing Officer, providing guidance and supporting them in their management of our social media channels

 Other tasks

• Developing and suggesting new marketing and client sourcing streams for the business
• Ensuring all correspondence (written and verbal) is to the highest standard
• Alongside Company Directors, implementing any new Marketing procedures that will benefit the business
• Any other duties as and when required under instruction from the Directors.

What we’re looking for:

• Extensive experience in a digital marketing role, including SEO, PPC, social media and email marketing
• Strong knowledge of website analytics tools including GA4 for tracking website performance
• Proven track record in allocating and managing budgets on paid channels, including Google and Meta Ads
• Experience managing WordPress websites, with basic HTML and CSS skills
• Experience using Adobe Creative Suite to create image and video content (Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro)
• Strong project management skills, with experience managing multiple projects whilst still meeting deadlines
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to develop creative solutions to potential roadblocks
• Up-to-date with the latest developments in the digital marketing industry

What we can offer you:

• Workplace pension
• £50 / month fuel allowance
• Birthday off work
• Early finish on a Friday
• Christmas shutdown (a proportion of your annual leave will be needed to cover this period)
• Lively and interesting work environment in a sector which makes a difference
• Potential to experience exciting challenge events, worldwide travel
• Dog friendly office
• Flexible working

Location: The successful applicant will based at one of our local offices across Oxfordshire

About the role

Working at a strategic level, you will have overall responsibility for identifying and securing the income streams to support the activity of this newly formed organisation (merger of 3 local Citizens Advice offices), working the Chief Executive and other members of the management team. You will actively monitor the advice landscape and stay informed about industry innovations and emerging trends, proactively identifying opportunities to integrate relevant advancements into the organisation.

You will also be responsible for the line management of the Fundraising Officer, Communications Officer and the Research and Campaigns Coordinator.

Role Responsibilities:

• With the CEO, design a sustainable funding model and a diverse project portfolio for CAOX that guards against over reliance on a single funder or work type.
• Identify and secure new business opportunities that generate income and are aligned with the organisational and strategic aims.
• Create a standardised fee structure for core services to ensure consistency and transparency when preparing bids and proposals
• Negotiate contracts and service level agreements to ensure the work scope aligns with contract value.
• Manage multiple bids and innovation projects, prioritising effectively and demonstrating financial efficiency.
• Supported by the Fundraising Officer, lead on identifying and writing compelling and persuasive funding bids.
• Ensure a strong funding pipeline is maintained by tracking and planning fundraising activities, applications and forecasted income.

Demonstrable experience and achievements:

• A successful track record in business development and identifying new funding opportunities to achieve significant impact, meet user needs and maintain standards.
• Strong leadership experience, with the ability to inspire and lead a passionate and committed team, at all levels of the organisation, to perform to the best of their abilities
• Experience of building positive and productive relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders.
• Understanding of the voluntary sector, knowledge of the strategic and policy environment in which the advice sector operates.
• Understanding of fundraising regulations

In accordance with Citizens Advice national policy we will require the successful candidate to be screened by DBS ( Disclosure and Barring Service). A criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to your being able  to take up a job offer.

Expenses: You will be based in one of our local offices across Oxfordshire. Any additional travel above home to work can be claimed at £0.45 per mile

Other: A Laptop and any other essential equipment required for the role will be provided

For further information on how to apply please view the job pack on our website via the Apply button.

• Completed applications must be returned by 6pm Wednesday 23 April 2025.
• Interviews will be Friday 02 May 2025
• Please ensure that you show how you meet the person specification with examples in the application form.

We are a Disability Confident employer, if you require any reasonable adjustments to allow you to participate in the interview process please let us know.

We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from under represented  communities.

*This role can be either hybrid working in London (minimum 4 days per month in the office) OR homebased. Both locations require travel around the UK.

Independent Age is the national charity focused on improving the lives of people facing financial hardship in later life. We believe no one should face financial hardship in later life.

Our Helpline and expert advisers offer free, practical support to older people without enough money to live on. Through our grants programme, we support hundreds of local organisations working with older people across the UK. 

We use the knowledge and insight gained from our support services and partnerships to highlight the issues experienced by older people in poverty and campaign for change.

We would love to find individuals from all walks of life and diverse backgrounds to join us on this journey.

Responsibilities and Person Specification:

The External Training Manager will work with internal subject matter experts to develop and implement our programme of external training which is aimed at building knowledge of older people’s options when experiencing financial hardship.

Our training is aimed at professionals and trusted intermediaries working in the commercial, statutory and not for profit sectors. Our ambition is for everyone who works with older people to know what older people may be entitled to, how to support them to claim and where to get further help. 

You should have extensive experience of designing and delivering training to a range of audiences, along with experience of developing resources and of training evaluation. Knowledge of how to ensure training is inclusive and accessible, along with excellent communication and relationship building skills is essential. Prior knowledge of financial hardship topics relating to older people is not required, as you will be working with subject matter experts. 

For full details on the role and requirements, please review the job description and person specification.  If your experience doesn’t align perfectly with all of the criteria in the person specification but you do meet most of them and are excited about the role, we encourage you to apply anyway. 

This is a full-time role, 35 hours per week, which you can choose to work over five days or a 9 day fortnight. We also are open to this role being worked on a part-time basis on a minimum of 28 hours per week.

Salary Information:

The salaries below are full-time (35 hours per week) and will be pro-rated if part-time. 

London based: £46,227 per year 

Homebased: £41,607 per year 

What it’s like to work at Independent Age:

We celebrate diversity at Independent Age and champion the differences that make each of us unique. We actively support and encourage people from a variety of backgrounds, experiences and skill sets to join us and help shape what we do. We aim to attract and retain a wide range of talent and create an environment where everyone can feel safe, protected, welcome and included.

We offer great benefits including 28 days annual leave plus public holidays, a generous pension scheme with life assurance, and fantastic learning and development opportunities. We also offer a number of enhanced leave provisions and benefits.

We know that a good work life balance helps us perform at our best and supports wellbeing. Flexible working hours and hybrid working is standard for all (those contracted to work in the office usually attend 1 day per week). But if you need a different form of flexibility, we are always happy to talk flexible working. 

You can find out more about what it’s like to work at Independent Age on the careers page of our website.

Application Process:

To apply, please submit a CV and a Supporting Statement, detailing how your skills and experience meet the criteria within the Job Description and Person Specification, by visiting our jobs website (please do not hesitate to contact us if you have specific requirements and need support to apply in an alternative format).

To support our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion our hiring managers use anonymous shortlisting. Therefore, please do not include your name, photo, or information to indicate your gender or age in your CV and supporting statement. Please do not omit dates of employment. Please ensure the title of any uploads does not contain your name. 

Independent Age is committed to safeguarding and follows Safer Recruitment practices to ensure we are safeguarding those we work with. We therefore ask that you supply your full work history with explanations for any gaps in the application documents you submit and, if offered the post, we will require two employment references including your current or most recent employer. 

Closing Date: Monday 21 April 2025, 11:59pm

Location: Hybrid working - Part London office-based and part home working. The post holder will work a minimum of one day a week in the office.

Salary: £40,450 per annum 

Hours: 35 hours per week 

Closing date: Tuesday 29 April 2025 at 10.00am 

Interview date (over video):  Wednesday 7 May 2025

This is a permanent full-time position. 

Please note that we reserve the right to hold interviews earlier so please apply as soon as possible. 

Who we are looking for 

We’re looking for a strategic and creative Content & Communications Manager to lead the development and delivery of our multi-channel content. You will curate, create, and commission dynamic, multi-channel content that supports our mission to accelerate access to new technologies and treatments, advance research toward cures, and provide trusted resources to support people with T1D. 

Collaboration is key. You’ll work closely with people living with T1D, researchers, and advocates to amplify authentic voices and create well-evidenced content that informs and inspires. You'll also manage media relations, securing coverage to raise awareness of T1D and our work. 

Experience required 

You’ll have previous experience of: 

• Using your excellent written and oral communication skills to create engaging content 

• Planning content with multiple internal stakeholders from brief to delivery, ensuring a regular feed of content that meets organisational goals 

• Managing and motivating a team of content specialists 

• Working within a proactive press office, creating media plans, responding to enquiries and stewarding journalists. 

• Managing external agencies and freelancers, keeping work within scope and budget 

• Using tone of voice and brand guidelines to ensure consistency of content output 

• Building trust and good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders 

• Training others to create audience-focussed content 

• Using brand insight, UX, audience segmentation and design processes to deliver integrated multi-channel campaigns to increase engagement 

• Using analytical data to examine existing content and inform future content creation 

• Telling personal stories in a sensitive, creative and engaging way. 

• Flexing language to suit the intended audience

• Developing, coaching and motivating line reports

• Managing team resources, working out the most efficient ways to deliver high-impact content 

About Breakthrough T1D 

Breakthrough T1D is the world’s leading charitable research funder into type 1 diabetes, improving lives until we find the cure. We are dedicated to our 400,000 strong type 1 community in the UK and work closely with our international affiliates across the world, including the US, Canada and Australia. 

You will find a vibrant atmosphere and spirited team at Breakthrough T1D, always striving to make a difference to people living with type 1. 

Employee benefits 

As an employer we offer: 

• Hybrid working arrangements 

• Flexible working and will consider compressed hours 

• Generous annual leave entitlement – 25 days per year plus bank holidays for full-time staff with leave increasing after three and five years’ service 

• Health cash plan that allows you to claim for some treatments such as dental, optical and physiotherapy treatment 

• Season ticket and cycle loan 

• Pension scheme 

• Family-friendly policies – maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave at enhanced rates 

• Personalised training to suit your career aspirations and professional development 

Breakthrough T1D is an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation or age. 

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced social and digital media professional to join the leading international horse charity World Horse Welfare. 

The Social and Digital Media Officer plans, creates and publishes the charity’s social media and digital communications, ensuring accurate content and the right brand look, feel and messaging.  Working to the Head of Communications and with the wider team, you will organise and proactively seek out stories and other content from across the charity to engage audiences through our digital media channels, including social platforms, the website and email. A key part of this role is testing and refining approaches to increase reach, engagement, website traffic and donations and to rigorously monitor and evaluate results to inform further activity. 

We are looking for someone who has experience in the management of social media channels, a passion for social and digital media with a creative approach to engaging online audiences.  You will possess first-rate written and oral communications skills, digital content creation including images and video, excellent attention to detail and the ability to write quality copy in a variety of styles quickly.  You must be proactive, confident and capable of working with people at all levels in a variety of spheres. You must have a flexible approach to your work and be willing to work outside of normal office hours where necessary.  Equine knowledge and experience is highly desirable.

The role is based in Norfolk and is a hybrid split of 2 days in our head office in Snetterton and 3 days at home.  You may be required to attend events around the UK and visit the charity’s four rescue and rehoming centres to gather content. 

Benefits include a generous pension scheme and cash health plan, paid employee sickness absence scheme and a minimum of 31 days’ holiday (including bank/public holidays and mandatory shutdown between Christmas and New Year).  Death in service, free parking and bike to work scheme.

World Horse Welfare is committed to championing equality and diversity in all aspects of employment and in the services that it provides. We encourage applications from under-represented groups, particularly ethnically diverse communities, LGBTQ+ and disabled people.

World Horse Welfare takes great pride in being realistic, compassionate and forward-thinking and the successful applicant will be expected to share these values.

We are looking for engaging, passionate and experienced freelance facilitators to join a growing team delivering our programme for over 500 young people across more than eighteen schools for the 2025/26 academic year!

You will have the opportunity to collaborate with some outstanding teachers and our ace team of facilitators on delivering our school programmes, all of which centre around the environment, storytelling, self-care, self-awareness and social action.

If you are excited about the prospect of joining a team that is positively impacting young people's lives, apply now!

Please see the job description document on our Opportunity Hub for full details of the role and requirements.

Details of the role

We welcome applications from people interested in working freelance (1-3 days a week) during the 10-month workshop period for the 2025/26 academic year. This role will commence in September 2025; however, an October half-term start date could be agreed upon for the right candidate.

Remuneration

Freelance delivery rates for the 2025/26 Ambassadors Programme are:

Desk work, feedback and review: £160/day

Facilitation & curriculum design: £195/day

Location

A significant portion of the work will be conducted in London-based partner schools, requiring the ability to travel regularly. There may also be a limited number of residential weeks with young people throughout the year. To fulfil the requirements of this role, there may be occasional in-person touchpoints with the team outside of London, for which reasonable travel and accommodation expenses will be reimbursed.

We welcome applications from everyone who meets the criteria and strongly encourage individuals to apply who have a disability, impairment or health condition or individuals who identify as a member of a minority community in the UK.

Deadline for applications - 23:59 Sunday 4th May

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.

Do you believe in the power of data to improve people’s lives? Do you want to enable exciting data driven research to take place securely and for the public good? Research Data Scotland needs you!

We have an exciting Maternity Cover opportunity to work in an agile multi-disciplinary project team to support the development of our Researcher Access Service and design content for our web and digital channels. This role works with stakeholders at every level in our organisation and across multiple technical disciplines, as such we are looking to appoint a highly motivated and conscientious individual.   

About the job

The Content Designer will work closely with colleagues across the Digital team to plan, coordinate and lead the development of online content for RDS User Groups. As our services stretch across the Scottish Data eco-system, this will include liaising with suppliers and multiple partners. The role holder will take responsibility for maintaining the accuracy and accessibility of content and using insight from user testing to define and refine information.

You’ll be an important member of our Digital Team and work across the organisation, sharing your expertise with colleagues, as well as independently leading on content delivery activities.

• Plan, co-ordinate and lead the development of online content to provide advice and guidance to RDS’ users (researchers seeking to access secure datasets to conduct research in the public good). 
• Adopt a user-centred approach to content design, employing insight from user testing to define and refine content.
• Take responsibility for ensuring all content remains accurate, up to date, and meets accessibility guidelines. 
• Develop close working relationships with key stakeholders to help define an agreed standard for guidance and training materials.
• Seek opportunities to establish content partnerships with a range of external stakeholders (partner organisations, linked services, education institutions) to co-create digital content and share materials.
• Set, monitor and report on key performance indicators across online platforms using a range of analytics tools.

About you

You are a self-starter, with experience of working with key stakeholders in technical and operational environments. You’ll understand the importance of accuracy and accessibility and maybe have an interest in service design.  You are highly organised and thrive on iterating content from user feedback. You are keen to deliver, with an eye for detail and the pragmatism to understand our context and environment.

• Demonstrable experience of writing for the web and digital channels, with proven ability of creating accessible, user-centred content.
• Proven experience in using data and user feedback to define and refine different types and styles of content.
• Excellent planning skills, ideally with experience of working within an agile, multi-disciplinary team environment.
• Excellent relationship management skills working across and interacting with key stakeholders in technical and operational environments.
• Proficient in a range of relevant software e.g. Microsoft suite, Content management systems.
• Knowledge and/or experience of public sector style and design principles.
• Experience of creating content providing advice and guidance around complex services or process.

A little bit about the role 

Location: National. If London based, travel to our London office required 2 times a week.

Please note that applications for this role will close on Monday 14th April 2025 at 9am.  

The Principal Learning Lead will play a leading role in developing and delivering Frontline’s Approach Social Work programme, a fast-track master’s in social work and our internal Consultant Social Worker programme.

The role ensures that evidence-informed learning methods underpin the design and delivery of teaching. You will define and uphold high teaching and learning standards, incorporating the latest research, trends, and technologies. Working closely with the Curriculum, Delivery, and Digital Learning teams, as well as external contributors, you will ensure that programmes are cohesive, accessible, and inclusive, equipping participants with the knowledge and skills needed to work effectively with children and families.

Your role will take the lead in embedding and evolving our Quality Standards for Teaching and Learning and acting as a champion for this work across our programmes. You will work alongside the Head of Curriculum, Principal Curriculum Leads and Principal Practice Tutors to ensure a high quality, effective learning experience for our participants. You are responsible for successfully incorporating best practice in pedagogy, through the provision of training, guidance and quality assurance activities across teams.

Some key responsibilities include:

• Leading the design and development of an innovative and evidence-informed curriculum which aligns with academic and statutory standards at master’s level.
• Providing guidance and training to curriculum and delivery colleagues on effective pedagogical strategies.
• Promoting active, inclusive, and participant centred learning approaches
• Engaging in institutional and national networks on higher education pedagogy

Please review the job pack for full list of responsibilities.

A little bit about you 

We are looking for an experienced educator with a strong background in teaching and learning. They should be passionate about advancing social work education through innovative curriculum design and evidence-based teaching. The ideal candidate will be an excellent communicator, collaborative leader, and critical thinker who stays at the forefront of pedagogical research. They should be able engage and inspire learners, with a proactive approach to embedding best practices in teaching.

We have a fast-moving culture within the team and organisation, so we’re looking for someone who is who is well organised, details-focused and can use their initiative to do what works. You will have excellent communication skills, be able to build relationships with people and be willing to learn. There are lots of opportunities for growth and development in this role – and for the right candidate to make the role their own. 

If you feel you have the skills to make a real impact and contribute to creating lasting social change for children and families, we would love to hear from you. 

Important information

We have increased the diversity of Frontline’s workforce in the last 12 months, but we need to do more to have greater racialised minority representation in our senior roles. We know the value racialised minority voices bring and therefore, we are strongly encouraging applicants from these backgrounds to apply. We are also a disability confident employer and welcome applicants with disabilities.

Please let us know how we can make the recruitment process more accessible for you by emailing the People team (please see the job pack for contact details).

We recognise that artificial intelligence (AI) such as ‘ChatGPT’ etc can be useful for applicants e.g. to shorten an initial draft, so we do not attempt to have an absolute ban on AI in applications. However we would caution applicants not to rely too much on AI in drafting answers to application questions. We want to hear your authentic voice arising out of your experience, and we will be looking for answers that use examples and experiences that are specific to you. You are more likely to be able to produce that kind of content yourself than an AI will.

We reserve the right to close this role ahead of the deadline once we reach a suitable number of applications, so please apply as soon as you can!

Visa sponsorship is not guaranteed.

For further information about this role, please contact Damon Briggs – Head of Curriculum (please see the job pack for contact details)

Join Huddersfield Mission as our Centre Manager!

Huddersfield Mission is the foremost voluntary organisation in Huddersfield and wider Kirklees that works with people who are experiencing significant poverty, homelessness, poor mental health or addiction issues. We support about 1000 different people every year.

Are you a proactive and values-driven leader ready to oversee the daily operations at Huddersfield Mission? We are looking for a skilled individual to ensure our services run smoothly and continue to provide vital support to the Huddersfield community.

This crucial role demands excellent communication skills and the ability to design and implement effective processes to help others achieve and work more effectively. As Centre Manager, you will play a key part in implementing policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with Health & Safety and Volunteering guidelines, and co-leading on Safeguarding.

You will lead our operational teams, including café, premises, and room hire services, to deliver exceptional service while contributing to plans for future growth.

As a key member of the Huddersfield Mission Management Team, you will collaborate closely with the Chief Executive, Advice Service Manager, Board of Trustees, and sub-committees, contributing to the strategic direction of our organisation.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive leader who thrives in a dynamic environment and is deeply committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of people in Huddersfield.

Employee Benefits

• Attractive Salary with Contributory Pension
• Employee Support Scheme
• Subsidised Meals
• Friendly and Committed Team 

About the role

Our Network Liasion Officer is a key role in the delivery of YUF’s work supporting uniformed youth organisations that have funding from DCMS from their Uniformed Youth Fund. You will be working with a portfolio of 3-4 organisations from our network with whom you will need to develop strong and positive working relationships. You will support them to stay on track with progress in their projects ensuring that:

• That their project is on track and understanding what support they need; 

• Learning from the project is captured in such a way that it can be used for future funding bids; 

• Support with designing and delivering bi-monthly Learning Sessions for the Groups; 

• Updating Network Leads on the progress of the project at Network Meetings; 

• Be part of the wider YUF team and play an active role in the small but tight knit team, supporting each other and understanding roles. 

About Youth United Foundation 

At Youth United Foundation (YUF), we’re on a mission to transform the lives of young people by expanding access to uniformed youth groups. Our incredible network includes the Air Cadets, Army Cadets, Boys’ Brigade, Fire Cadets, Girlguiding, Girls’ Brigade, Jewish Lads’ and Girls’ Brigade, Royal Navy Cadet Forces, Scouts, Sea Cadets, St John Ambulance Cadets, and Volunteer Police Cadets. Together, we empower 1 million young people aged 4-24, advocating for the uniformed youth sector and showcasing its united impact.

Why You’ll Love Working with Us 

At YUF, you’ll join a passionate team dedicated to making a real impact. We offer a flexible working environment and plenty of opportunities for professional growth. You’ll be based at home, with monthly travel for team meetings in London and occasional travel around the country. If you’re ready to use skills to help more young people enjoy uniformed youth groups, this role is for you. 

Key Responsibilities: 

- Develop and maintain positive working relationships with key stakeholders. 

- Ensure the project is delivered on time and within budget. 

- Capture and utilise project learnings for future funding bids. 

- Coordinate consultants and lead the writing of funding bids.

What We're Looking For: 

- Proven experience in managing diverse stakeholder groups. 

- Knowledge of grant-making processes and experience in fundraising. 

- Strong project management skills. 

- Excellent written and oral communication skills. 

- Ability to create concise, accurate reports and demonstrate sound judgment. 

- Passion for youth work and an interest in the uniformed youth sector. 

Why Join Us? 

- Be part of a values-driven organisation that acts with integrity. 

- Work in a small, passionate team where your contributions are valued. 

- Make a tangible impact on the lives of young people and their communities. 

- Enjoy the flexibility of a home-based role with monthly travel to our offices in Lambeth, London.

If you're enthusiastic, determined, and ready to roll up your sleeves, we want to hear from you! Apply now and help us make a difference.

How to Apply: 

Please upload a cover letter with how your experience matches what we are looking for plus a cv.

To amplify CSE's mission and impact through compelling storytelling across digital channels. This role will create engaging visual content (with a focus on video) to transform complex information into accessible and engaging stories. You'll support our social media presence, develop website content that resonates with audiences, and strengthen both internal and external communications. Using your creative talents alongside analytical skills in SEO and GA4, you'll enhance our digital presence while ensuring our work reaches and inspires our wide-ranging audiences.

Pay and conditions

• The role is full-time (37.5 hours per week).
• The salary for the role will be £25,750 – £29,147 per year (starting salary will depend on skills and experience).
• You will be entitled to 25 days paid holiday (plus statutory holidays).

CSE offer a range of benefits including, subsidised bike purchase and Tech Scheme, Life Assurance, Health Cash plan, retail discounts and discounted breakdown cover and many more.

We will pay fees and expenses on relevant training courses.

Specific responsibilities

An applicant appointed to the role will be expected to:

• Be responsible for curating CSE's social media content calendar. With support from digital comms manager, produce engaging content and ensure CSE’s social channels reflect our strategic goals.
• Create engaging multimedia digital content for websites, social media and our e-newsletter including written copy (blogs, news stories, content pages), video, and graphics using Canva and Adobe Creative Cloud.
• Lead on producing video content to promote CSE’s work, including planning, filming, and editing content using Premier Pro.
• Maintain CSE’s video library, including our internal folders, processes, and YouTube channel.
• Support the Senior Communications and Brand Manager to develop CSE’s suite of branded content. This includes creating branded templates for colleagues to use as well as designing digital and print materials for projects.
• With support from the wider comms team, ensure our online presence including website, social media, email marketing and digital advertising reflects strategic goals.
• Support the day-to-day management of CSE’s website, including uploading and editing content.
• Support the digital communications manager with digital channel optimisation including PPC, SEO, social media (paid and organic) as well as re-designing pages to enhance user experience (UX).
• Commission external videographers and photographers when appropriate, dictated by project and business needs.
• Responsible for producing CSE’s monthly e-news with support from the comms team to ensure CSE’s key work is promoted to external stakeholders.
• Regularly track digital metrics and analyse performance data to optimise messaging and strategies and responsibility for monthly reporting.

To see a more detailed list of responsibilities please see the supporting documents attached. These documents are also available to download from our website.

Essential attributes for this role include:

• Minimum Maths and English GCSE or equivalent.
• 3- 5 years’ experience in communications, marketing, PR, or related field.
• Excellent copywriting and editing abilities.
• Proficient with CMS platforms, email marketing and social media management tools.
• Ability to create multimedia content, including high quality short videos.
• Experience planning, designing, and creating engaging visual content, both in print and online. Such as flyers, posters, graphics, and videos.
• Experience using design tools like Canva and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Experience of using GA4 or other online data and evaluation tools to inform and support digital initiatives.
• Experience using social media to create a variety of content for a wide range of topics and audiences and engage with communities or individuals.
• Experience influencing and building positive relationships with internal stakeholders.
• Experience working with brand and style guidelines and ability to adapt content to fit.

Please note, the above is an overview of the skills required for this role. To see the full list of essential and desirable skills please see the attached job description.

How to apply

To apply, please download and complete the application form available from our website. Your application should demonstrate your suitability for the role against the criteria outlined in the person specification.

The closing date for applications is 5pm on Wednesday 23rd April 2025.

Interviews are expected to take place Tuesday 13th May 2025, though this is subject to change.  

If invited to interview, we will ask you to provide evidence of eligibility to work in the UK.

Are you passionate about User Research?

We are looking for a User Research Officer to join our Continuous Improvement Team in England.  This is a 12 month contract opportunity.

We are a friendly, collaborative team that works with funding teams across England, and colleagues from the wider organisation, to support continuous improvement.

We work with people to identify and deliver improvements to our funding programmes, systems, processes, knowledge and skills. We are passionate about continuously learning and improving to maximise our impact for communities across England.

This is an excellent opportunity for a user researcher who is passionate about understanding user experience and influencing change for both customers and colleagues.

Key responsibilities

This role requires a highly motivated person who is able to build excellent working relationships with people and teams across the Fund. The successful candidate will design and lead on a wide range of different types of user research. The types of research may include:

• Understanding and supporting the improvement of our funding programmes, processes and internal grant making system
• Targeted research with minoritised communities to better understand barriers to our funding
• Discovery of user needs to inform a Learning and Development plan

 Interview Date: Tuesday 6 May - virtual

Location: We have a hybrid approach to working, work pattern and location will be agreed with the successful candidate. You can be based anywhere in England to ensure easy access to all of our England offices. Our England offices are based in Birmingham, Exeter, Leeds, London, Manchester and Newcastle.

Essential criteria

• Experience of planning and designing research that is appropriate, inclusive and ethical
• Experience of how to use different research techniques to understand situations or problems
• Strong analytical skills to interpret data and create clear, actionable findings
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to connect with diverse audiences and present insights effectively
• A values-driven mindset, passionate about the Fund’s mission
• Ability to work flexibly and handle multiple competing priorities within a small team

Desirable criteria

• A good understanding of grant giving/ not for profit sector and the customer facing services needed
• Experience working within a multi-disciplinary team 

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion  

Communities in the UK come in all shapes and sizes. National Lottery funding is for everyone – therefore, we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and we work hard to ensure our funding reaches where it is needed.  

We also believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with. That’s why The National Lottery Community Fund is committed to being an inclusive employer and a great place to work. We recognise and celebrate the fact that our people come from diverse backgrounds. We positively welcome applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities or longstanding health conditions, people who are LGBTQ+, and people from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as well as people of all ages. 

As a Disability Confident Employer, we take a proactive approach in making reasonable adjustments, if needed, throughout the recruitment process and during employment. (This can be related to a physical and mental health condition.) 

The British Heart Foundation (BHF) is looking for an exceptional Learning & Development (L&D) professional to join the Talent & Organisational Development Team for a 6-month fixed-term contract as a Future Skills Lead to take on a pivotal role in shaping the future of skills at our organisation. 

This is an exciting opportunity to lead the development stream of a critical project that will position BHF as a truly skills-powered organisation.

As the Future Skills Lead, you will play a central role in designing, implementing, and embedding a cutting-edge future skills curriculum. Your work will empower our people to thrive in an ever-evolving landscape by fostering essential skills like data literacy and digital confidence.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the design and delivery of a blended learning curriculum.
• Improving categorisation of skills and navigation of relevant content within Workday.
• Fostering a culture of continuous development.
• Creating and delivering an internal campaign to engage colleagues in their development of Future Skills.
• Working with key partners aligned with the future skills strategy.
• Ensuring a seamless integration of the skills framework into everyday learning experiences.
• Embedding future skills into our early careers and apprenticeship programmes.
• Integrating effective evaluation into learning design.

About you

We are looking for someone with a strong background in Learning & Development and a proven track record of leading and designing impactful L&D projects. You’ll have hands-on experience with digital learning and Learning Management Systems (e.g. Workday) and be able to utilise them for effective blended learning approaches. Experience working in cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions is essential.

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• L&D experience, designing and delivering innovative learning solutions.
• Strategic leadership skills to implement large-scale learning strategies.
• An understanding of data literacy and digital confidence.
• Proven project management experience, managing complex projects and resources.
• Strong collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Excellent communication skills for internal campaigns and presentations.
• An analytical mind, able to evaluate learning programs and make data-driven decisions.

Working arrangements

Please note this is a 6 month fixed term contract. This is a blended role, where your work will be dual located between your home and our London office (NW1 7AW).

Interview process 

1st stage interviews are due to take place Wed 30th April via Teams. 2nd stage will be on Thurs 8th May in our London office.

How to apply

It’s quick and easy to apply for a role at the BHF. Just click on the apply button below to be redirected to our career site.