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- Support the SIAM in the planning and delivery of the NCIs' annual risk-based IA Plan, including assisting with the Annual Audit Needs Analysis and producing the Audit Universe.
- Manage the end-to-end delivery of all individual IA assignments, from the initial planning stage through to the completion of the final report. Ensure all findings are effectively communicated with management as part of the IA delivery process.
- The post-holder will be expected to come into the primary office location in Church House, Westminster, one day per week.
- You will need to have a relevant professional Internal Audit or Accounting qualification i.e. IIA, CIA, ACA, ACCA, etc.
- You will need significant experience in the delivery of technically complex risk based internal audit assurance and advisory reviews across a variety of processes.
- A salary of £60,000 per annum, plus age-related pension contributions between 8-15% of salary. We will also match any pension contributions you make up to an additional 3% of your salary.
- 25 days annual leave (increasing to 30 days within 5 years) plus eight bank holidays and three additional days (pro-rated if working part-time).
- We welcome all flexible working arrangement requests. This is looked at in a case-by-case scenario and if this fits within the department's needs. We try to be as flexible as we can in your work pattern to support you with other commitments, and to give a good work-life balance.
- We offer many services and initiatives under our Family Friendly Programme, some of these include enhanced Maternity Leave initiative, Adoption Leave, Paternity Leave, & Shared Parental Leave. Structured induction programme and access to a range of development opportunities including apprenticeships.
- Automatic enrolment and access to Medicash (one of the UK's leading health cash plan providers), providing you with many services including reimbursements of routine dental treatment, optical, specialist consultations, and therapy treatments. Unlimited access to virtual GP & Private prescription service and health & Stress related helplines.
- Access to Occupational Health, and an Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to the Department of Education Restaurant and Westminster Abbey with a plus-one guest.
- Apply for eligibility for an Eyecare voucher.
- Opportunity to join the Civil Service Sports & Social Club, and get involved in a range of staff networks, groups and societies.
- Strive for Excellence
- Show Compassion
- Respect others
- Collaborate
- Act with Integrity
This role focusses on raising funds for Bowel Research UKs medical research projects and work that focuses on patient and public involvement. Funds raised will be a mix of restricted project funding and unrestricted funds that can support the organisations core operations.
You will need to work closely with colleagues in Research and Patient & Public Involvement to ensure you have a strong understanding of current funding needs and research successes. You will take the lead on seeking out new prospects and nurturing existing relationships to significantly grow income. You will achieve this by researching sources of funding, devising individually tailored applications, maintaining excellent communications with existing and potential donor trusts and foundations, delivering an agreed income target as well as growing funding from these sources.
The role will include researching relevant opportunities, identifying the most appropriate projects, writing and submitting applications and ensuring excellent donor management, development and reporting. Trusts and Foundations income is a cornerstone of Bowel Research UKs charitable income each year and is responsible for around a third of fundraised income. The organisation has assessed the trusts' function recently, the outcome of which shows that there is scope to significantly grow this area of activity. Full support will be given to the Trust Fundraising Manager to enable this growth to happen.
You will be a motivated self-starter able to write, budget and communicate effectively. You will develop relationships with ease and feel able to positively influence colleagues at all levels of an organisation. The position requires someone with a positive attitude who is determined and resilient.
If you are someone who is or has operated at a senior trust fundraiser level, or someone who can demonstrate experience of developing a trust and grants pipeline, creating compelling applications and directly delivering income success, then this role might be for you.
Application notes
Please download the Candidate Info Pack provided for further information about the role, timelines and next steps.
To progress your application, please contact Jo to organise an informal screening call. Please note, we cannot shortlist candidates who have not had a screening call so please allow enough time to have a call before the closing date.
Closing date for applications: Midnight Wednesday 30th April
Interviews are expected to be held on Thursday 8th May (virtually)
Pancreatic Cancer Action (PCA) is a pioneering UK charity dedicated to saving lives through early diagnosis, public education, and vigorous advocacy.
Despite pancreatic cancer being one of the most lethal forms of cancer, it currently attracts only 3% of overall cancer research funding. Our mission is to transform these figures and significantly improve survival rates.
Founded in 2010 by a rare pancreatic cancer survivor, our work impacts patients, families, healthcare professionals, and policymakers alike across the UK. As a leading charity in the health and cancer sectors, we are dedicated to taking action to ensure more people are diagnosed early and in time for surgery.
We are seeking a visionary Chief Executive to steer our next phase of growth and deliver strategic impact within the health and cancer sectors.
Chief Executive Officer – Pancreatic Cancer Action
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Lead the fight against pancreatic cancer
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Flexible, remote working options available
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Salary: £60,000 (flexible, with full-time or part-time arrangements)
Key role responsibilities
As our Chief Executive Officer, you will be instrumental in:
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Setting the strategic vision: Direct PCA’s long-term strategy to drive measurable change in symptom awareness, survival rates and improved patient care.
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Enhancing income streams: Develop and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy, securing grants, corporate partnerships, and major donations to ensure financial sustainability.
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Engaging the health sector: Collaborate with the NHS, healthcare professionals, and policymakers to advocate for earlier diagnosis, improved pancreatic cancer care and higher survival rates.
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Representing the charity: Serve as the public face and spokesperson for PCA, cultivating strategic partnerships and raising awareness across media and stakeholder groups.
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Leading the Team: Inspire and manage a high-performing, inclusive team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
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Ensuring Financial Resilience: Oversee budgeting, risk management, and financial planning to secure PCA’s future.
About you
We are looking for a dynamic, strategic leader with a proven track record in the charity sector. Ideal candidates will have:
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Significant leadership experience (as a CEO, Director, or senior leader within a charity or third sector organisation).
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Robust knowledge of the health sector, ideally with experience working alongside the NHS, healthcare charities, or public health initiatives.
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A strong history of fundraising success, including securing grants, corporate sponsorships, and major gifts.
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A demonstrated ability to develop and implement strategic plans that drive growth and impact.
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Expertise in managing change and transforming organisational practices.
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Excellent communication skills, with confidence in media engagements, public speaking, and advocacy.
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Sound financial acumen and experience in budget oversight and risk management.
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A deep commitment to improving early diagnosis and survival rates for pancreatic cancer.
If you are an experienced Chief Executive seeking a flexible, part-time arrangement, we are open to tailored opportunities that balance leadership excellence with work-life balance.
What we offer
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Salary: up to £60,000 FTE, based on experience
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Work-life balance: Flexible working arrangements, including remote working, available for both full-time and part-time roles
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Holidays: 25 days per year (FTE), plus public holidays, employee’s birthday, and closure between Christmas and New Year’s Day
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Pension: Employer contribution of 3%
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Inclusive culture: A supportive working environment that values professional development and employee wellbeing
Ready to make a real impact in driving change in the fight against pancreatic cancer? To receive an Information Pack for this role with full details on how to apply, please send an expression of interest and (optional but appreciated) a CV or professional profile in confidence to our consultant, Jenny Hills at Harris Hill via the apply button. For an informal and confidential conversation about this position, please contact Jenny with suitable times to speak.
Closing date for applications: 9am, Tuesday 22nd April.
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.
We're recruiting for someone to lead our public engagement work on climate and nature and ensure that the public are involved in critical decisions on how to reach net zero and protect the future of nature and land in the UK.
Involve has a commitment to use our skills, time and experience to address big challenges. Climate change is one of those big challenges and is a policy area where citizen engagement on both principles and practice is vital. It, and Net Zero in particular, risk becoming a polarised and politicised issue where there is little room for considered, inclusive decision making.
This exciting role will lead and coordinate our work with institutions, and others, to find a way through difficult issues like low emission zones, the energy transition, industrialisation of green spaces and other challenges in a way that centres the people who are impacted, with a social justice and equity lens. This role will primarily sit within our Innovation and Practice (I&P) function - focused on practical delivery of public engagement such as citizen assemblies, juries and other deliberative processes. The successful candidate will lead several of our major climate change and nature projects, including the UKRI Net Zero Living project - working with 28 Councils to embed meaningful public participation in their route to net zero. You will also contribute to the training, standards setting and advocacy work that Involve does - maintaining and growing our reputation in climate and environment networks and communicating the contribution we can make and impact that we are having.
We have a significant track record in public deliberation on climate change. We ran the first Climate Assembly in the UK and have since delivered many projects in this area including the People’s Plan for Nature. We have developed a reputation for best practice public dialogue, deliberation and capacity building. We want to grasp the opportunity for deliberative practices to make a real contribution to the change needed to respond to the climate crisis. This is a great opportunity to play a central role in taking this work forward. We are looking for someone to bring experience in designing and running participatory and deliberative processes and a good understanding of the complexities and challenges of climate and/or nature. You will need to be committed to taking a collaborative approach - co-creating and coordinating our strategy on public engagement across the organisation and build on the work that others are doing.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Brain tumours kill more children and adults under the age of 40 than any other cancer, yet historically just 1% of the national spend on cancer research has been allocated to this devastating disease. Brain Tumour Research is determined to change this.
Their vision is to find a cure for all types of brain tumours. To achieve their mission, they are looking for a Community Fundraiser who will proactively engage with supporters, community groups and volunteers across the West Midlands to join their team of 12 Community Fundraisers across the UK.
The Community Fundraiser (West Midlands) is responsible for providing support and guidance to fundraisers within their communities to achieve their ambitions and ultimately raise vital funds for Brain Tumour Research. This is achieved through a wide variety of activities such as helping supporters to make the most of their own fundraising, engaging participants with externally organised events such as the Great Birmingham Run, and encouraging communities to get involved in events organised by Brain Tumour Research such as Wear a Hat Day and Walk for Hope. The Community Fundraiser will be the face of Brain Tumour Research in the area, providing excellent stewardship to existing supporters, and building great relationships with new supporters.
This post has been vacant since Autumn, and as such needs a fundraiser with confidence and capability in fundraising to join the team, provide donor love to the loyal supporters in the area, and approach developing the areas potential with energy and enthusiasm. If you have fundraising experience and are keen to join a charity with ambition and an amazing supporter base, then this could be the role for you.
Please note the successful candidate will need to live within the region (Warwickshire, Staffordshire, Herefordshire, Worcestershire, Shropshire and Gloucestershire), have access to a car and be willing to travel around their region. If you are not currently based in this area, please clarify if you have plans to relocate.
Application notes
Please download the Candidate Info Pack provided for further information about the role, timelines and next steps.
To progress your application, please follow instructions in the pack to organise an informal screening call. Please note, we cannot shortlist candidates who have not had a screening call.
As this role has been vacant for some time, we are running rolling interview to see suitable candidates as they apply. Interviews will be kept to one stage, and organised to suit the candidate, where possible. Don’t delay – apply today!
About Global Greengrants Fund:
Global Greengrants Fund (GGF) supports grassroots activists and civil society organisations around the world working to address environmental and social justice in over 160 countries. GGF applies a participatory and decentralised model in making grants to grassroots groups through regional and thematic boards of advisors, global partner networks and independent funds, to support grassroots environmental and social justice action.
Global Greengrants Fund comprises two organisations located in the USA, Global Greengrants Fund Inc (established in 1993), and Global Greengrants Fund UK (established in 2012). The two organisations work closely together with a shared grantmaking programme and strategic collaboration at the senior leadership level. GGF UK consists of thirteen staff members working on fundraising and influencing philanthropy; finance; communications; and operations, with all of these functions operating autonomously but in close collaboration with their US counterpart functions.
In 2025, Global Greengrants Fund is amid a strategic journey in which we collectively centre our values, including diversity, equity and inclusion, and organisational care in our work, and to rediscover our identity and potential after 30 years of work. We have experienced tremendous growth over the past two years and we are thoughtfully, yet rapidly, growing our annual grantmaking, our philanthropic advocacy, and our global partnerships and collaborations to new levels. This includes creating a globally networked learning organisation and transforming our organisational culture to be more collaborative – we call this our transformative journey. The Head of Finance needs to understand the challenges and opportunities that come with these transformations and can remain flexible, steady, and adaptable.
The Role
Global Greengrants Fund UK is looking to hire an energetic and passionate individual who will play a key role in leading the finance function. The Head of Finance reports to the Director of Finance and Operations (DFO) and is responsible for the ensuring the smooth day to day operations of the finance function, including maintaining and ensuring accuracy of organisation's financial records, supporting all financial strategies and financial operations. They are responsible for all accounting, financial reporting and budgeting functions of the organisation, and with guidance ensures the organisation adheres to relevant regulatory and accounting principles. They work closely with the DFO to manage information exchange, integration and collaboration with our US sister organisation. Playing a vital role in the finance function they ensure accurate financial data capture and high-quality financial reporting while driving automation and efficiency across financial processes. They will work closely and collaboratively with budget holders, particularly in programs and philanthropic partnerships teams, providing them with meaningful financial insight and advice.
They will also play a key role in understanding and managing program/project funding (both restricted and unrestricted) and collaborate with the Programme Funding Manager ensuring effective tracking of restricted and unrestricted income and expenditure within GGF.
The ability to leverage Microsoft Excel, QuickBooks and other financial tools (policies, processes and software) will be crucial in optimising our financial systems and improving processes.
The candidate profile.
The successful applicant will have significant relevant experience in a similar role in a charitable, environmental, development, social justice, feminist, gender, human rights organisation, and/or grant-making organisation. The ideal candidate will be a highly skilled and experienced finance professional with a relevant accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or AAT) experience in the charity or non-profit sector. They will value transparency and accountability, demonstrating strong critical thinking and, strategic risk management. They will have a deep understanding of UK GAAP accounting principles and a strong background in financial management, including budgeting, financial controls, grant processing, and audit preparation. Proficiency in financial systems, particularly QuickBooks Advanced or similar accounting software, as well as advanced Excel skills, is essential. The candidate will be highly organised, detail-oriented, and capable of prioritising workloads in a fast-paced and evolving environment. With a proven ability to oversee financial processes, implement automation strategies, and manage treasury functions, they will also be confident in providing financial insights and risk assessments to senior leadership. Experience working in an international organisation and knowledge of exchange rate risk management would be advantageous. They also thrive in a virtual environment, motivated to take on challenges and collaboratively find innovative and creative solutions. Multiple language skills would be ideal, while English fluency is a must.
Personal characteristics
The successful candidate will be a transparent, effective and adaptive leader with a commitment to lifelong learning and a drive to mentor, coach, and share leadership, capable of mentoring and supporting finance team members while ensuring strong financial governance across the organisation. They will have skills to give, receive and work with feedback constructively, with the intellectual and emotional resilience necessary to take up critical responsibilities. They are self-reflective and passionate about multi-directional accountability. Relevant lived experiences related to GGF’s work and community would be a distinct advantage.
The right candidate will understand Global Greengrants Fund’s core values and be committed to the guiding principles and mission of Global Greengrants Fund and ensure they uphold them in the way they take up the responsibilities of the role.
How to apply:
Applications need to be submitted through GGF UK’s job platform by 27 April 2025 at 23:59.
You will be required to complete a set of screening questions and upload a current CV. You will need to submit these in English. We thank all those who apply, but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Global Greengrants Fund UK is an equal opportunities employer. We strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds and walks of life. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our team is critical to our success. We seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, ethnicity, gender, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.
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Animal welfare charities the Universities Federation for Animal Welfare (UFAW) and the Humane Slaughter Association (HSA) are seeking a dynamic and dedicated Fundraising & Membership Officer to strengthen the Fundraising and Communications team. This pivotal role involves working with the Fundraising Manager to develop and deliver fundraising initiatives, enhance membership engagement and donor relationships to support and expand the impact of our animal welfare initiatives during an exciting period of growth and change for both charities.
The ideal candidate will enjoy working as part of a small multi-disciplinary team but also be confident to take the lead and work unsupervised when necessary.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is looking for the next step in their fundraising career.
This position can be office-based, or home-based. However, the postholder will be expected to attend our offices in Hertfordshire to carry out duties as required, and attend some meetings. Travel costs and subsidence will be covered for the employee in these situations. The job may also require occasional travel within the UK and possibly overseas for conferences/meetings and other relevant events - some of which may occur at weekends or in the evening. Because we’re based in the UK, the appointee will need to be UK-based and legally entitled to work in the UK.
We use anonymous recruitment at the screening stage to ensure an equitable recruitment process.
Please see the Application Pack for a full job description, details on how to apply and further information.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
As Individual Giving and Appeals Manager, you’ll deliver integrated fundraising campaigns across direct mail, email, and digital channels — helping us grow our individual giving base and strengthen donor loyalty.
Alongside driving individual and regular giving, you’ll help shape a new in-memory giving offer, build our legacy giving programme from the ground up, and grow our Named Funds programme.
Working closely with teams across the charity, you’ll design inspiring donor journeys and stewardship plans. You’ll also use data and insight to refine our approach and ensure every supporter feels truly valued.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a small charity making a big impact – for a fundraiser who’s not only motivated by results, but by the chance to help change the story for children with cancer.
Who are we looking for?
We’re looking for a creative and strategic fundraiser who is passionate about delivering impactful campaigns and building meaningful supporter relationships.
The ideal candidate will have:
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Demonstrable experience in managing individual giving campaigns, legacy fundraising, and / or in-memory fundraising.
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Proven experience developing compelling propositions that drive results and generate income/supporter acquisition.
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Strong planning and organisation skills, with the ability to handle multiple activities simultaneously.
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Proven record of being results-driven and achieving agreed fundraising targets ad outcomes.
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Excellent verbal and written communication as well as relationship-building skills with an ability to inspire and engage supporters.
See our Recruitment Pack for the full role description and specification and for more information about the charity.
Location: Home-based within England with regular travel to London and elsewhere in the UK as required
Interviews: 19 May 2025 (London Office)
Safeguarding: As a safeguarding charity whose work and practice are underpinned by safeguarding principles to protect children and young people and enhance their welfare, we always work in accordance with legislation, statutory guidance, and best safeguarding practices. All our roles require a basic criminal record check.
Promoting equality and diversity: We actively encourage applications from those with lived experience of neuroblastoma and/or other childhood cancers. As an equal opportunity employer, we also welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation
Our vision is a future where no child dies of the childhood cancer neuroblastoma or suffers due to the treatment they receive.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with a can-do attitude to join our Fundraising & Engagement Team and help raise vital funds for children with cancer. You don’t need previous fundraising experience—just strong organisational skills, creativity, a talent for building relationships, and a genuine passion for making a difference and raising money for charitable causes.
In this varied role, you’ll support the planning and delivery of fundraising events, care for our amazing supporters, and assist with individual, community, and corporate fundraising activities. You’ll gain hands-on experience across multiple fundraising areas, playing a key role in ensuring the smooth delivery of the team’s work through excellent administrative and project support.
This is a hugely rewarding opportunity for someone looking to take their first step into the charity or fundraising sector, or to build on existing experience. If you’re ready to learn, grow, and be part of something meaningful—we’d love to hear from you!
Who are we looking for?
To succeed in this role, you will need to be passionate about fundraising and demonstrate key qualities that will help you thrive in a dynamic and supportive environment.
The ideal candidate will have:
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A keen interest in fundraising with a willingness to learn and develop as a professional fundraiser (and if the opportunity arose, a willingness to study for a Level 3 Fundraising Apprenticeship over 13 months)
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Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to provide excellent supporter care and build relationships.
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A positive, enthusiastic and results-driven attitude with the ability to work on your own initiative or as part of a team.
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IT literacy with knowledge of Microsoft packages.
See our Recruitment Pack for the full role description and specification and for more information about the charity.
Location: Home-based, ideally located in London or within a short commutable distance. Regular travel to the London office is a key requirement of the role, with occasional national travel also expected.
Interviews: 20 May 2025 (London Office)
Safeguarding: As a safeguarding charity whose work and practice are underpinned by safeguarding principles to protect children and young people and enhance their welfare, we always work in accordance with legislation, statutory guidance, and best safeguarding practices. All our roles require a basic criminal record check.
Promoting equality and diversity: We actively encourage applications from those with lived experience of neuroblastoma and/or other childhood cancers. As an equal opportunity employer, we also welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
Our vision is a future where no child dies of the childhood cancer neuroblastoma or suffers due to the treatment they receive.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Role description:
We are looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Communications & Publications Officer to lead on crafting compelling written content across Southampton Hospitals Charity’s key communication channels. You will be responsible for producing high-quality publications, case studies, and press materials that engage supporters, hospital staff, and the wider community.
Working closely with the Campaigns and Marketing Manager and Digital Marketing and Content Officer, you will ensure stories and impact case studies are effectively shared across print and digital channels, supporting fundraising and brand awareness.
Main Responsibilities:
Content creation & publications
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Research, write, and edit compelling copy for a range of publications, including impact reports, newsletters, magazines, and brochures.
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Write engaging press releases and manage media relations.
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Work with designers and printers to produce high-quality print materials, ensuring the Southampton Hospitals Charity brand is consistent throughout.
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Work with photographers to ensure the charity has an extensive bank of patient and UHS staff photography to use across marketing collateral and communications.
Fundraising & supporter engagement
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Develop and manage case studies that showcase the impact of fundraising and donations, including taking photos of projects and interviewing staff and patients where needed.
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Develop concepts and promotional collateral for fundraising activity and events (including responsibility for in house design).
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Work closely with Campaigns & Marketing Manager to develop key messaging and deliver activity for large scale marketing and fundraising campaigns that help the Charity to meet financial and engagement targets.
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Develop and manage case studies that showcase the impact of fundraising and donations.
Internal & external communications
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Build relationships with UHS Communications team.
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Lead on internal communications, ensuring hospital staff are up-to-date and engaged with charitable activities.
Stakeholder & media engagement
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Build relationships with hospital staff to identify potential stories and case studies.
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Liaise with journalists and media contacts to secure press coverage.
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Work closely with the Digital Marketing and Content Officer to ensure consistency across print and digital content.
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Where needed, help manage Digital Marketing and Content Officer responsibilities during periods of annual leave.
Person Specification:
Knowledge & Experience
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Experience (or interest in) working within the Charity Sector and an understanding of the principles of the donor pipeline and donor/supporter engagement.
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Strong experience in copywriting, editing, and storytelling.
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Experience producing print and digital publications, including designing in-house as well as working with third-party designers and suppliers where necessary.
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Experience writing press releases and working with the media.
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Understanding of audience segmentation and tailored messaging.
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Knowledge of fundraising communications and storytelling best practices.
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Experience using content management systems (e.g. WordPress).
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Familiarity with digital advertising and email marketing platforms (Mailchimp).
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Experience using CRM or supporter databases (Beacon preferred).
Skills & Attributes
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Exceptional written communication skills.
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Experience of using Canva and/or Adobe Suite.
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Ability to work to brand guidelines, producing aesthetically pleasing collateral and marketing materials.
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Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects.
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Highly organised with the ability to multi-task.
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Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
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Ability to translate complex information into accessible and engaging content.
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Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills.
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A strategic thinker who can see the bigger picture while managing day-to-day tasks.
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A self-starter who can work independently and as part of a team.
We are a leading healthcare charity dedicated to enhancing patient care and experience at University Hospital Southampton
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Role description:
We are seeking a creative and proactive Digital Marketing and Content Officer to lead on developing and delivering engaging digital content across Southampton Hospitals Charity’s online channels with the goal of building an engaged supporter and donor community.
You will be responsible for growing our digital presence through compelling storytelling, high-quality social media content, and effective digital engagement strategies. Working closely with the Campaigns and Marketing Manager and Communications & Publications Officer, you will play a key role in gathering, creating, and sharing impactful stories from across the hospitals, ensuring our supporters, donors, and the wider community remain connected to our work.
Main Responsibilities:
Content creation & digital engagement
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Work with the Campaigns & Marketing Manager to create and implement a digital marketing strategy with the aim of increasing our contactable audience and improving engagement across our digital channels.
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Plan, create, and publish high-quality content across all digital channels, including social media, website, and email marketing.
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Build relationships across the Charity and Hospitals, proactively gathering stories, case studies, and visual content.
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Develop engaging social media campaigns, ensuring content is tailored to different audiences and platforms.
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Manage paid digital advertising (Facebook ads, Google ads) to increase engagement and fundraising outcomes.
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Capture and edit video and photography content for digital storytelling.
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Ensure all content is accessible, inclusive, and aligned with brand guidelines.
Social media & website management
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Oversee the charity’s social media presence, responding to comments, messages, and engaging with supporters.
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Analyse performance metrics, using insights to refine content strategies.
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Regularly update website content, ensuring it is engaging and relevant.
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Implement SEO best practices to optimise web content.
Supporter engagement & digital growth
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Work with fundraising teams to develop and deliver digital supporter journeys.
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Identify opportunities for supporter-led content.
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Work closely with the Communications & Publications Officer to ensure digital content supports broader comms objectives.
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Provide training and guidance to colleagues on best practices for digital content creation and engagement.
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Where needed, help manage Communications & Publications Officer responsibilities during periods of annual leave.
Person Specification:
Knowledge and experience
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Experience managing social media channels for an organisation, including content creation and analytics.
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Experience (or interest in) working within the Charity Sector and an understanding of the principles of the donor pipeline and donor/supporter engagement.
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Experience creating and editing multimedia content (video, photography, graphics).
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Strong copywriting skills for digital platforms, with the ability to adapt tone for different audiences.
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Knowledge of SEO, social media algorithms, and best practices.
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Experience using content management systems (WordPress).
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Familiarity with digital advertising and email marketing platforms (Mailchimp).
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Experience using data analytics tools (Google Analytics, Meta Insights).
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Experience using CRM or supporter databases (Beacon preferred).
Skills, abilities, and behaviours
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Creative thinker with a strong visual storytelling ability.
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Experience of using Canva and/or Adobe Suite.
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Ability to work to brand guidelines, producing aesthetically pleasing collateral and marketing materials.
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Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple projects.
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Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
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Proactive and outgoing, with a willingness to seek out stories and content opportunities.
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Adaptability to work in a fast-paced environment.
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Ability to translate complex information into accessible and engaging content.
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Attention to detail, ensuring high-quality and consistent content.
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A self-starter who can work independently and as part of a team.
We are a leading healthcare charity dedicated to enhancing patient care and experience at University Hospital Southampton
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.