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A dynamic Disabled People's Organisation, driven by lived experience, seeks a highly skilled Senior Communications Officer to lead impactful campaign communications. You'll need a creative, compelling writing style, and be capable of translating complex information into accessible language for diverse audiences. We're looking for a great comms all-rounder who can manage content across multiple platforms, from social media to press releases, so you can ensure a consistent and powerful brand voice.  This role is also a great opportunity to use and develop your skills around strategic communication.

To succeed in this role, you’ll also need proactive project management skills, combined with strong judgement, essential for coordinating complex communications campaigns, managing timelines, and ensuring seamless execution and alignment with message framing and project goals. You'll be confident in prioritising effectively, and knowing when to flag and escalate issues, ensuring smooth campaign delivery. This 28-hour a week remote role within the UK offers the chance to make a real difference, helping to campaign for Disabled people and their rights.

About the campaign

Our Campaign for Disability Justice, launched in September last year, is a vital initiative to tackle the systemic issues trapping over two million Disabled people in deep poverty. We address the root causes: inefficient social security regardless of employment status, barriers to employment for those capable of work, and a negative public discourse perpetuated by Government. The Campaign calls on Government to collaborate with Disabled People's Organisations to achieve these crucial changes.

Considering current Green Paper proposals and further benefit cuts announced in last month’s budget, our Campaign is has never been more needed.  Join us to help prevent further impoverishment of Disabled people, as we work to oppose these cuts.

About Us

Beyond the impact of the work, you'll be joining an exceptionally inclusive and caring organisation where you can bring your whole self to work. We are proud that our efforts to cultivate a truly supportive work culture are reflected in our staff's feedback, with 100% reporting feelings of inclusion in our annual staff survey.  For this role, we encourage applications from people from the global majority, who are currently underrepresented on our Campaigns team. To apply for this role, you must have lived experience of disability, which may include long-term conditions and/or mental health issues.

If you're a strategic communicator with a passion for social justice, and possess the key skills listed above, we want to hear from you.

This vacancy will close at 9am on Tuesday 22nd April.  Interviews will be on Thursday 24th April, Friday 25th and Monday 28th.

If you are ready to join a creative, fast-growing organisation dedicated to community-led educational equity, we encourage you to apply.

About EduSpots

EduSpots is a dynamic, community-driven UK and Ghana-registered charity that connects, trains, and equips volunteer community educators (known as ‘Catalysts’) to drive grassroots educational change. These efforts center around the creation and operation of community-led ‘Spots’—innovative education spaces benefiting learners of all ages.

Founded in 2016, EduSpots has grown to support 50 communities through 400 local Catalysts who play a central leadership role. We believe in a community-led model that can be adapted globally. Our Ghana-based team facilitates three leadership programmes—Ignite, Catalyse, and Inspire Mentoring—enabling Catalysts to run clubs focused on early-years education, digital literacy, STEM/environmental education, and gender equity, ultimately reaching over 15,000 learners each year.

EduSpots’ rapid growth has been recognized through accolades like the Tes International Award (2018) and the Big Give Supporters’ Choice Award (2022). We were recently a finalist for the 2023 Their World Scale-Up Innovation Prize, and our Founder was a finalist for the UNESCO-backed Varkey Foundation’s Global Teacher Prize. We are now expanding our model, supported by independent evaluation findings and prestigious accelerator programs, as we explore its global potential.

About the Role

EduSpots is seeking a Global Philanthropy Manager—an engaging, dynamic, and proven fundraising specialist who will play a key part in our next phase of growth. As we continue to expand, we need an individual with a track record of securing income from trusts and foundations, ideally at the 5- to 6-figure level (GBP), and the ability to cultivate new funding partnerships.

In the past two years, we have doubled our income and expanded our programmes significantly. We are now poised for further growth and need someone who understands the value of community-driven change. You will collaborate closely with our CEO, Ghana-based Heads of Programmes, and Head of Operations to develop funding proposals and nurture donor relationships at a strategic level.

Depending on experience and availability, this role may involve overseeing a small part-time fundraising team (including a Fundraising Manager, Trusts and Foundations Manager, and Communications Manager). In time, the position could evolve into a Head of Fundraising role.

If you are passionate about educational equity, thrive in a fast-paced yet supportive environment, and want to make a direct impact on community-led initiatives, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

1. Global Fundraising Strategy

   • Develop and execute an overarching fundraising strategy targeting medium-to-large, multi-year commitments from trusts, foundations, major donors, and (potentially) corporate partners.

   • Work closely with the CEO and leadership team to secure high-value partnerships.

2. Strategic Proposal Development

   • Collaborate with the CEO, Heads of Programmes, and Head of Operations to craft compelling organisational and programme-focused bids.

   • Contribute to EduSpots’ broader strategic development, aligning funding proposals with our organisational goals.

3. Donor Cultivation and Stewardship

   • Establish and maintain efficient donor identification, cultivation, and tracking systems.

   • Coordinate with the CEO and board members to leverage their networks for new funding opportunities.

   • Create bespoke stewardship plans that demonstrate the impact of donor support and build lasting relationships.

4. Communications and Networking

   • Work with the CEO and Communications Manager to develop a compelling case for support and accompanying engagement materials.

   • Actively represent EduSpots in relevant networks to increase our visibility among potential donors.

5. Donor Relationship Management

   • Oversee relationships with major donors, trusts, and foundations, including grant reporting and ongoing communications.

   • Manage donor databases and ensure accurate record-keeping.

6. Monitoring and Compliance

   • Track philanthropic trends to strengthen EduSpots’ fundraising effectiveness.

   • Ensure compliance with all relevant international fundraising regulations and ethical standards.

7. Team Leadership (Depending on Experience/Availability)

   • Potentially manage and mentor a small part-time fundraising team (Fundraising Manager, Trusts and Foundations Manager, Communications Manager), ensuring alignment with organisational objectives.

8. General Duties

   • Contribute to overall strategy development, annual business planning, and budgeting.

   • Carry out all administrative tasks related to the role accurately and efficiently.

   • Comply with all EduSpots’ policies and procedures.

   • Undertake other reasonable duties as required.

Skills, Experience, and Attributes

Essential

• Proven track record of income generation, ideally within education or international development.

• Extensive experience writing successful grant applications (5- to 6-figure GBP).

• Strong background in cultivating and managing relationships with trusts, foundations, and other grant-makers.

• Knowledge of a broad range of UK-based funders and some familiarity with international (European/US) funders.

• Understanding of programme development and management, ideally in an education context.

• Some experience in communications/marketing within an NGO setting.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong interpersonal abilities to engage diverse stakeholders.

• Ability to work autonomously in a remote role with minimal day-to-day supervision.

• Strong IT skills (Word, Excel, Google Drive, etc.).

• Deeply aligned with EduSpots’ values, including a commitment to community leadership, sustainable change, teamwork, play, passion, and care.

Desirable

• Experience managing a team and overseeing their performance.

• Familiarity with corporate partnerships, individual giving, and fundraising campaigns.

Application Process

If you are ready to join a creative, fast-growing organisation dedicated to community-led educational equity, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your CV and a brief covering letter highlighting your relevant experience and what excites you about this role.

We look forward to exploring how you can help EduSpots expand its impact in Ghana and potentially beyond, shaping a more inclusive and empowering future through education.

Are you a natural organiser who loves creating memorable experiences and crafting great communications? Do you want to use your events and marketing skills to support a well loved charity that makes a real difference to the lives of local people and communities of south London? Join Pecan as our Events & Marketing Administrator, and help us deliver inspiring events, engage supporters and amplify the voices of our community.
 

This is a varied, hands-on role that supports Pecan’s marketing, communications and supporter engagement. You’ll help plan and deliver events ranging from corporate ‘thank you’ evenings to public challenge events, support social media content and website updates and keep our supporter materials and photo archive in shape.
 

You’ll be working closely with our small but passionate fundraising, communications and partnerships teams. Helping us create meaningful, memorable experiences for our supporters.
 

When working for Pecan, you can expect to become a valued member of a diverse and supportive team. In addition to a place in our 35-year legacy, you will receive a generous holiday allowance, pension contribution and life assurance cover. You can also expect regular team meetings and social opportunities, and a variety of other benefits as outlined in our recruitment pack.

Main Responsibilities:

• Events: Plan and deliver our corporate Thank You event in Autumn 2025 and support a calendar of Challenge events including small internal and community events run by different teams. 
• Marketing & Communications: Create and schedule social media posts to promote events and highlght supporter engagement. Ensure communications and marketing are regularly updated. 
• Corporate Engagement: Help coordinate and host corporate site visits, and maintain data records of coporate contacts and activity on our database. 

Key Requirements (specific skills, qualifications required):

• Strong experience of organising or supporting in-person events (e.g. fundraising, corporate or community)
• Confident using digital tools including Microsoft Office, and able to update websites (e.g. WordPress, and using tools like Eventbrite, Mailchimp or Canva)
• Excellent written communication and interpersonal skills - able to build rapport with a wide range of people
• Team player with a flexible and collaborative approach

Desirable knowledge/expertise

• Working or volunteering in a charity or community organisation
• Familiarity with CRM systems (e.g. Beacon, Salesforce, or contact databases)
• Basic photo archiving or content managment experience 
• Knowledge of Peckham and the London Borough of Southwark

Please read the Job Description for more information.

Closing Date: Monday 28th April 2025, 9am

Interview Date: Tuesday 6th May 2025 or Wednesday 7th May 2025 (online), Details TBC 

Start Date: ASAP

Reports to: Head of Marketing, Communications and Membership
Manages: Marketing Officer, Communications Officer
Salary range: £38,251 – £47,940
Location: London – EC4Y 8EE (Hybrid)
Contract: Permanent, full-time (31.5 hours per week)

Job Purpose
 
As BSR’s Marketing and Communications Manager you will deliver impactful communications and data-driven marketing plans that support our mission and vision. 

You’ll work with teams to build strategic marketing and communications plans and manage a tactical calendar of multi-channel activity. All of which will drive engagement with clinical guidance, the latest science and research, quality education programmes, professional events and conferences. 

You’ll focus on promoting member benefits to boost recruitment and retention across the adult, paediatric and adolescent rheumatology community. And you’ll help colleagues to tell compelling stories of our work, to celebrate the work of our members, to showcase rheumatology as a career and to highlight the issues of most importance to our members. 

You’ll lead a talented team that manages the organisation’s communications channels, digital marketing, content strategy, and our people focused brand. Working closely with the Head of Marketing, Communications and Membership, you’ll play a key role in our data capability and insights, helping us to focus on impact led activity. You’ll also help colleagues to gather feedback and intelligence about our members and audiences, enabling us to continually improve our member offering. 

This role requires a creative, pro-active and impact-oriented marcomms professional who excels in both planning and hands-on execution. 

Main responsibilities

Team leadership and development 

• Lead and coach a team responsible for content creation, digital marketing, and membership campaigns 
• Provide regular performance reviews and professional development opportunities for team members 

Marketing and communications 

• Work with teams to develop tailored marketing activity to promote products and services 
• Track, analyse and report on the success/failures of our campaigns to aid understanding, efficiency and improvement 
• Execute marketing campaigns across traditional, digital and social media channels plus experiential 
• Manage the society’s website, overseeing content and performance and work with an agency for any development needs 
• Create compelling messaging that resonates with key audiences, including prospective and current members and stakeholders 
• Oversee the creation of engagement focused content across existing and emerging channels 
• Be a brand ambassador for BSR externally and a brand champion internally, managing tone of voice, editorial and creative identity 
• Manage digital productivity tools and solutions to ensure good process and capacity tracking. 

Membership growth and engagement 

• Execute digital-first membership acquisition strategies to expand the organisation’s member base and retention programmes to encourage loyalty 
• Analyse membership trends and member feedback to improve member services, benefits, and offerings 
• Manage membership data and segmentation to ensure effective targeting and personalised communication with members. 

Management and impact 

• Manage the marketing budget ensuring cost-effective allocation of resources 
• Track the effectiveness of marketing campaigns and membership programs, adjusting strategies as needed to meet KPIs
•  Use analytics tools and member data to track the performance of marketing efforts and membership engagement

Person Specification

1.  Experience in executing engagement focused marketing and communications 
2.  Experience of membership engagement and recruitment 
3.  Experience of platform management (web, emarketing, social media) 
4.  Strong skills in data analytics, insight and impact measurement 
5.  Excellent planning and project management skills 
6.  Ability to manage relationships internally and externally with stakeholders/suppliers at varying levels 
7.  Proven skills with digital tools, systems integrations and automations 
8.  Working knowledge of AI for improvement 
9.  Leadership and team management experience and ability to coach staff to reach their potential

Inclusion and Diversity statement

BSR is committed to encouraging inclusion, equality and diversity in our workforce. We are actively trying to increase the diversity of our staff team. We try to 
reduce as many barriers as we can for those with a disability. We know that everyone is an individual, so please always tell us what we can do to support you. 

We welcome approaches from individuals from underrepresented groups, including those from minoritised communities, and those with a disability, to better 
reflect the community we serve and help broaden our perspectives. 
Our values are: 

• Celebratory – we celebrate the achievements in rheumatology 
• Inclusive – we support everyone in the rheumatology community  
• Sustainable – we work to reduce the impact of our activities on the environment  
• Leading – we use our profile to drive change and support those working in the specialty  
• Collaborative – we always seek to work with others to have a greater impact 

Are you an inspiring storyteller who knows how to connect with supporters and drive action? Are you looking for a role where you can bring creativity, insight, and purpose together to create real change?

We’re looking for a strategic and motivated Individual Giving Officer to lead the development and delivery of innovative direct marketing campaigns across print and digital channels. You’ll play a pivotal role in growing our supporter base, increasing income, and delivering exceptional donor experiences — with a special highlight being your involvement in our flagship BBC Radio 4 Christmas Appeal, now in its 99th year and raising close to £2 million annually.

You’ll work closely with colleagues across Fundraising, Digital, and Supporter Care, as well as with external agencies and suppliers, to deliver high-quality, insight-led campaigns that deepen engagement and drive impact.

This is an exciting time to join the team — we have ambitious plans for growth and innovation in our Individual Giving programme, and this role offers the chance to help shape and deliver that vision. If you thrive in a collaborative environment, have a strong eye for detail, and want to make a meaningful difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Job Description

Job Title: Individual Giving Officer

Responsible to: Head of Individual Giving

Contract type: Permanent; Full-time (35 hours a week)

Salary: £33,000

Hours: 35 per week

Location: Runway East, 24-28 Bloomsbury Way, London. WC1A 2SN. Bloomsbury & Holborn Coworking & Private Offices (runwayea.st) 

We offer flexible and hybrid working, but office-based work will be expected regularly.

Main purpose of role:

The primary purpose of this role is to develop and deliver innovative direct marketing campaigns that drive donor engagement across our regular giving and cash programmes. As an Individual Giving Officer, you will play a crucial role in shaping our fundraising program. A highlight of this opportunity is supporting the delivery of our flagship BBC Radio 4 Christmas appeal, a campaign that is now in its 99th year and generates nearly £2m each year.

We have ambitious plans in place to expand our donor base and increase income through our individual giving activity and we are looking for a passionate, strategic professional who can help us turn these plans into reality. This role offers an exciting blend of strategic planning and campaign delivery giving you the chance to make a real difference in supporting our work preventing homelessness.

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Project manage multiple direct marketing campaigns delivering accurate campaigns on time, on budget and to a high standard.

• Work across the organisation to gather engaging content for our direct marketing activities. Write and review copy for collateral used for engagement, conversion and acquisition activities.

• Completing relevant campaign management documents including post-activity analysis reports, identifying learnings and recommendations for future campaigns, and writing internal and external briefs.

• Support the Head of Individual Giving with forecasting and reporting across financial and non-financial KPIs in relation to the Individual Giving programme.

• Ensure excellent communication and liaison between the St Martin’s Charity’s Fundraising team, marketing agencies, suppliers and key stakeholders.

• Work with the CRM Manager to ensure that all campaign data is utilised and captured efficiently, effectively and accurately.

• Work with the Senior Digital Marketing Manager to ensure the Charity optimises digital fundraising opportunities in relation to individual giving.

• Acting as a day-to-day contact with external agencies ensuring high quality delivery of campaigns on time and on budget.

• Maintain a close working relationship with the Supporter Care Officer so that they are aware of all activity and able to respond to enquiries and complaints

• Keep abreast of key individual giving fundraising trends and issues and the regulatory environment.

• Ensure all St Martin’s Charity’s Individual Giving communications are consistent with the Charity’s brand values.

• Reflect the Charity’s approach to Equal Opportunities and Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable experience of project management across a range of direct marketing channels including print and digital.

• Experience of copywriting.

• Experience in researching content for fundraising and marketing materials.

• Experience of writing creative, response fulfilment, data selection and print production briefs.

• Experience of working with agencies, collaborating with them to get the best results. This should include managing creative, print, digital and media agencies.

• Examples of success in contributing to achieving results against targets for fundraising campaigns.

• Planning and budgeting in an individual giving context.

Skills and knowledge

Essential

• Can demonstrate strong communication skills, both written and oral.

• Evidence of strong interpersonal relationship building skills.

• Evidence of an understanding of Individual Giving fundraising, both in warm and cold contexts and including digital fundraising channels.

• Evidence of a strong creative instinct, both in leading the development campaigns and evaluating work.

• Can demonstrate high level of numeracy and data analysis skills.

• Can demonstrate strong IT skills and ability to use a relationship marketing database.

• Knowledge of Charity and data protection laws and the Fundraising Code of Practice.

• Evidence of knowing the importance of attention to detail.

Abilities & key competencies

Essential

• Ability to work under pressure to multiple deadlines.

• Ability to recruit, manage and develop individual donors.

• Ability to manage own workload and priorities, including identifying new areas and opportunities for support.

Ability to demonstrate initiative, creativity, identify opportunities and to research and evaluate their viability to achieve desired outcomes.

How to apply 

If you are passionate about our work to address homelessness and would like to join the Charity as its Individual Giving Officer, please complete the application form available on our online jobs board.

Submit your CV and a supporting statement outlining:

• Why you are interested in this role
• Your relevant experience.

Application Timeline

We are accepting applications until Monday, 28th April, but we are reviewing applications on a rolling basis. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

· First interviews: Planned for 7th and 8th May

· Second round (including a task): Scheduled for w/c 12th May

We are looking for someone to start as soon as possible and reserve the right to close applications early if we find the right candidate.

Stella Maris is looking for an experienced communications or marketing professional to help shape our messaging, inspire supporters, and drive awareness and support for our mission.

The successful candidate will play a key role in expanding our reach, increasing engagement, and highlighting the impact of our work. Your responsibilities will include developing and managing our social media strategy, creating compelling content, running online fundraising campaigns, promoting events, and maintaining media relationships.

This role is perfect for someone who thrives on storytelling, has a flair for graphic design, and has a strong understanding of social media and digital marketing tools.

This role is full-time but we will consider part-time (min 32 hours a week) and flexible working patterns for the right candidate..

Contract: Fixed term for 6 months (June to November 2025)

Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week (we are open to discussions about flexible working patterns as long they allow for full delivery of the role responsibilities)

Location: Based at our offices in Leeds (LS2) or London (NW1), or at home if you do not live within reasonable commuting distance. London based staff can work at home some of the time by agreement.

At Quakers in Britain, we are working to bring Quaker values of peace and sustainability to the world, and support the Quaker community.

Our role in communications and fundraising is to make sure that Quakers are seen, heard and understood, and that we raise the funding that we need.

This year our Content & Publications Manager is taking a six-month sabbatical from June to November. We are looking for someone who can lead the content and publications work during this period, managing the three colleagues who work directly on this task.

Alongside the opportunity to transform the experience of Quakers across Britain, we offer a generous benefits package. 

For further information and to apply, please visit our website via the apply button. 

Closing date: 9am on Thursday 17 April 2025.

Interviews: Wednesday 23 April 2025.

Quakers are committed to equality and welcome applicants from all identities and backgrounds. Selection is based solely on skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities. We aim to prevent age, belief, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, neurodivergence, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or social class from being a barrier to employment. We aim for an equitable, user-friendly application process, and reasonable adjustments can be made if needed. As a Quaker organisation we expect all applicants and employees to uphold our values.

We are committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All candidates will undergo pre-employment checks in line with our Safer Recruitment guidelines.

About the role

Are you an innovative communicator, energised by the opportunity to work in the heart of Westminster on the big political challenges of our time? If you bring compelling storytelling skills, excellent media networks and a creative, entrepreneurial approach, we would love to hear from you.

At a time when political, social and economic challenges are growing in the UK and abroad, the stories Demos is here to tell – of the power of democracy, citizen voice and radical new approaches to technology, public services and the economy – have never been more important. This is a career-defining opportunity to play a key role in shaping the voice of one of the UK’s most dynamic and influential think tanks, as we enter an exciting new phase of growth.

You will report to the Director of Policy and Impact, and will be responsible for designing and delivering a compelling communications strategy to grow Demos’ profile, reach and external impact. You will be excited by the opportunity to work on some of the most pressing and complex policy challenges, such as national renewal, growth and mission-led government, ensuring Demos’ voice is heard by the audiences that matter most to us, including MPs, journalists, civil society organisations, and industry.

Line managing our Content and Production Officer to provide high-quality design and content production support across our project work, you will be experienced working across media, socials and in-house channels (e.g. newsletters) to create and respond to opportunities for impact. A skilled storyteller, you will write, edit, coordinate and publish content across multiple channels, ensuring consistent, distinctive tone of voice and strong and clear narrative in the crowded communications spaces we work in. 

You will bring keen understanding of the power of brand, including visual identity, to drive impact, and will be confident using data and analytics to inform and improve our communications strategy. 

What we offer

• Generous leave entitlement: 27 days + Bank holidays + 3 additional days off between Christmas and New Year
• Enhanced pension contribution: 6%
• Enhanced sick pay
• Enhanced parental leave
• A forward-thinking, supportive and collaborative team

At Demos we centre staff wellbeing as a key priority; we will make every effort to ensure staff feel happy, healthy and valued as part of our integral team.

DIEJ at Demos

At Demos, we recognise, celebrate and promote the positive contributions that are made by diverse groups. We exist to proactively tackle social and economic exclusion and engaging with and promoting the voices of people whose voices may not otherwise be heard is core to our work. We believe that this should be reflected in our team and we strongly encourage applications from people from minority ethnic communities, people with disabilities, or others with lived experience of disadvantage. We expect all members of our team to recognise and value differences and the unique contributions that people make to the way we conduct our work and develop our insights, and encourage people to bring their diverse perspectives and backgrounds into their work on a day-to-day basis. We have flexible working policies and would be happy to discuss flexible working requirements with any candidates. Read our full DIEJ policy on our website. 

Passionate about protecting Sussex’s countryside? Skilled in campaigning, communications, and inspiring action? This is your chance to make a real impact.

CPRE Sussex is looking for a dynamic Campaigns and Communications Manager to lead our mission to protect and enhance Sussex’s beautiful landscapes. This is more than a job – it’s an opportunity to champion the countryside, influence decision-makers, and mobilise communities to stand up for the places they love.  

What You’ll Do:  

• Shape and lead impactful campaigns that drive real change  

• Develop bold strategies to engage communities, policymakers, and the media  

• Create compelling content and digital actions to inspire support  

• Build relationships with MPs, councillors, and partner organisations  

• Manage a small but passionate team of campaigners and media experts  

What We’re Looking For:  

• A strategic thinker who can craft winning campaigns  

• A strong communicator who thrives in digital and media spaces  

• A collaborator who builds partnerships that get results  

• A leader who can inspire volunteers and manage people and projects  

If you believe in the power of campaigning to protect nature, enhance rural life, and shape a greener future for Sussex, we’d love to hear from you!  

Apply now and help shape the future of our countryside.  

To apply for the role, please complete the application form (CVs will not be accepted). Please make sure you explain, using examples from your experience, how you meet each of the criteria listed in the person specification, as well as the wider job description; failure to do so means you are unlikely to be shortlisted.   

Closing Date for applications is Thursday, 24 April 2025 at 12:00. 

Interviews will be held w/b 12 May 2025 at our offices near Uckfield.  

Are you a highly motivated and dedicated Communications professional looking for a role where your skills can make a real difference? The Catholic Diocese of Portsmouth is seeking a Communications Manager to lead its communications function and ensure effective, engaging, and mission-focused messaging across our Diocese. This is an exciting time to join our friendly, busy, and supportive team as we implement our 10-year Mission Plan, shaping the future of our Diocese and the communities we serve.

Covering Hampshire, Berkshire, South Oxford, and the Channel Islands, our Diocese is home to 87 parishes and 50 schools, serving over 27,000 practising Catholics and supporting 32,000 children and their families. Our work is both challenging and deeply rewarding, offering the opportunity to be part of something truly meaningful.

The Communications Manager is responsible for developing and implementing effective professional internal and external communications strategies for the Diocese to support the Diocesan Bishop and senior leaders as part of the Mission of the Church. You will lead and manage a small, dedicated communications team of two direct reports: Creative and Digital Communications Officer and Webmaster.

As Communications Manager you will oversee the Diocese’s media relations including proactive engagement with journalists and responding to press inquiries. Produce high-quality written and visual content, including newsletters, social media posts, and annual reports. Manage and enhance the Diocese’s digital presence, including website and intranet development. Support key diocesan campaigns and initiatives to increase engagement and giving. Represent the Diocese at events, with occasional travel across the Diocese including the Channel Islands. Some out-of-hours availability is required and a full clean driving licence and access to own transport. This role ensures consistency and professionalism in all communications, to promote the Diocesan vision of bringing people closer to Jesus Christ through his Church.

The postholder will work closely with the Chief Operating Officer and senior leadership team to support the Diocesan 10-year Mission Plan, ‘You Will Be My Witnesses.’

This role is based at St. Edmund House, Bishop Crispian Way, Portsmouth, PO1 3QA. Offering a competitive salary of £45,000 - £48,000 depending on experience, working 37.5 hours per week. Employee benefits include 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, life assurance and employee wellbeing, contributory pension scheme, free onsite parking.

If you are inspired by the idea of working in a values-driven environment where your efforts will have a lasting impact, we would love to hear from you.

Come and be part of our mission!

1. Main Duties

Communications Strategy

• Design, develop, and implement the Diocese’s Communications Strategy which is fully aligned with the Diocese ten-year Mission plan.
• Research and identify appropriate methods and channels including secular and religious media to raise the Diocese’s profile and in turn that of the Catholic church.
• Collaborate with partners, such as the Bishops Conference of England and Wales to help shape and influence public policy aligned with Diocesan objectives.

 External Communications

• Proactively identify opportunities for promoting positive news about the work of the diocese and enabling the Diocesan Bishop to contribute to thought leadership and public debate on relevant policies.
• Drafting material appropriate for publication.
• Arranging video to support key diocesan publications such as Bishops Pastoral Letters.
• Build and develop the Diocese’s links with press and media to support strategic objectives.
• Act as the point of contact for sensitive news, advising the Bishop and senior staff about media handling.
• Act as the Diocesan spokesperson when required, providing a positive and supportive representation of the Catholic Church and the Diocese.
• Develop and implement a Crisis Communications Plan, crafting media statements and briefing senior colleagues on media lines to take.
• Organise media training for senior clergy and lay leaders as required.
• Work with Bishops Office to deliver the weekly E-News, being responsible for editorial control and compliance with relevant regulations, e.g. copyright law
• Work with parishes to support our stewardship journey, including developing compelling good news stories about the work of the Catholic Church.  

Internal Communications

• Work closely with HR to Oversee and improve the management of internal communications to foster transparency and engagement.
• Take overall responsibility for organising monthly team briefings for the department of Administration and for other ad hoc events involving parish employee’s clergy and volunteers.
• Manage communication channels such as the intranet, regular newsletters, and staff briefings to ensure alignment with Diocesan values and goals.
• Work with Bishops office on key publications such as the annual directory.  

Website and Digital Presence

• Oversee the ongoing improvements in the functionality of the Diocesan website, ensuring it is engaging, user-friendly, up to date and supports the Bishop’s vision.
• Introduce interactive and video content to enhance user experience.
• Support parishes in developing and maintaining their local websites.

 Support to Key Departments

• Collaborate with key departments to design and implement tailored communication strategies. For example, Safeguarding.
• Provide tools, templates, and guidance to ensure consistent and effective messaging across departments.
• Act as ‘brand champion’, developing, overseeing and implementing brand guidelines to professionalise and standardise all external communications output, whether it emanates from within or outside the Communications department.
• Build and maintain strong positive working relationships across the DSAS and wider Diocese to support the successful delivery of the communications strategy'

Meeting Attendance and Reporting

• Attend meetings of the Finance Audit and Risk Committee and any other meetings required, to provide briefings, regular written reports and seek approvals as needed from the Board of Trustees about Communication related matters.
• Support the work of Multidisciplinary meetings that may be called form time to time to deal with extraordinary events.
• Attend in person meetings in parishes across the Diocese where sensitive matters indicate that an in-person meeting is preferable.
• Professional approach to Online meetings.

Team Management

• Provide leadership, direction, and line management to the Communications team, ensuring objectives are met.
• Conduct regular one-to-one meetings and annual performance appraisals.
• Promote collaborative working within the team and across the Diocese.
• Monitor and evaluate team performance against individual and collective objectives.

 Ad Hoc Duties

• Carry out additional duties as requested by the Bishop, senior clergy, or the Chief Operating Officer.

2. Values

• Maintain the ethos and values of the Catholic Church, positively promoting its teachings and activities.
• Role model the Diocese’s core values of integrity, dignity, excellence, accountability, and stewardship.

Communications Manager - Person Specification

Competence, Expertise and Knowledge:

Essential

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, strategic communications, or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in communications at a senior level, ideally in a mission-focused, charity or public sector organisation.
• Demonstrate excellent levels of written and verbal communication, with the ability explain complicated issues fluently and persuasively.
• Capable of Analysing complex situations and provide advice to senior managers.
• Contributing to resolving the problem with the ability to anticipate and resolve problems before they arise.
• Demonstrable experience developing, managing and motivating teams/individuals to ensure success
• Proven experience in developing and implementing communication strategies.
• Comprehensive understanding of the modern media landscape.
• Experience in crisis communication planning and response.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM platforms.
• Numerate and Excellent writing and presentation skills.
• Understanding of relevant legislation including data protection and copyright.
• Knowledge of and commitment to the teachings of the Catholic Church, and a positive approach to work.
• Experience in budget management.
• Some out-of-office hours may be required on an ad hoc basis.
• Must be able to travel across the Diocese, including the Channel Islands.
• Full Clean Driving Licence and own transport.

Desirable

• Membership of relevant professional bodies such as Chartered Institute of Public Relations, Chartered Institute of Journalists.
• Experience in working with and managing volunteers.
• Experience in Charity sector communications.

How to Apply

Please send a comprehensive and up to date Curriculum Vitae with a covering letter setting out your suitability for the role and motivation in applying (no more than 2 sides A4).

The Diocese of Portsmouth is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all who support the ethos and values of the Catholic Church.

Closing date is Saturday 3rd May 2025, at 6.00 pm.

Interview Details

You will be notified shortly after the closing date, should we wish to progress your application and invite you to an interview.

Appointment

Any offer of employment to work at the Catholic Diocese of Portsmouth is conditional upon receipt of two satisfactory employment references, provision of relevant certification of qualifications held, and completion of pre-employment checks.

You must have a valid UK Right to Work, as the Catholic Diocese of Portsmouth does not offer UK Visa Sponsorship.

This position is subject to the completion of an initial probationary period of six months.

Join Our Team!

Crohn’s and Colitis UK are on the look out for a new Graphic Designer who’ll play a key role in shaping and maintaining Crohn’s & Colitis UK’s visual identity. They’ll be  responsible for producing engaging visual content across multiple digital and print channels to inform, engage, and inspire our community, as well as raising awareness of the conditions in the public domain.  If you think you could be a good fit, then we’d love to hear from you!  

About Us

We're the UK's leading charity for Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis.

A diagnosis of Crohn’s or Colitis is life-changing. Over 500,000 people in the UK are living with a lifelong disease many people have never heard of, and for which there is no known cure.

Crohn’s & Colitis UK funds research, provides award winning information and support and raises vital awareness by increasing the public’s understanding of the conditions, and what it means to live with debilitating symptoms. But we need to do more. We need to be a louder voice in the marketplace. Our ambitious plans for 2025, will help to make a real difference to every supporter’s journey with us. If this excites you - join us! 

Role Overview

The postholder will work closely with internal teams and external partners to ensure that all creative outputs align with our brand identity and communication goals. Additionally, as the organisation undergoes a brand repositioning, the role involves collaborating with our brand agency to facilitate a seamless transition to the new brand identity. Beyond the transition, this role will champion the brand and lead by example in design execution, ensuring continued consistency and adherence to the refreshed brand identity across all creative outputs

About You

You’ll have proven experience as a Graphic Designer; working either in a similar role or in an in-house or agency setting.  Your excellent understanding of brand identity, typography, and visual storytelling will come into play whilst creating accessible and inclusive content, and using your skills in Adobe Creative Suite to design for social media, email marketing campaigns, web platforms, paid advertising and printed media. You’ll be someone with a  strong management skills, an ability to juggle multiple projects and work to tight deadlines. Experience working in charities, health organisations, or advocacy groups would be an advance, but not essential.

Please see our Recruitment Pack for details of our full Job Description and Person Specification.

Our Location

We are based in Hatfield, Hertfordshire, so we are easily accessible by road and rail. In this role, there is plenty of scope for working from home,  although there will be times when you will need to be at face-to-face meetings with your team or our partner agencies, or be required attend a few team away-days each year. In In addition, the charity meets four times annually at its office in Hatfield (or a location in London) for its’ ‘All Staff Together’ days, at which attendance is mandatory.

Benefits

• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing one day per year up to 30 days
• Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme
• Flexible working options
• Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity pay
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Wellbeing programme
• Interest free loan for season tickets
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking and secure bike locks
• Training and development financial support and/or study leave
• Performance review and development scheme

How to apply

Please submit a CV and supporting statement outlining why you’d like to apply, how you fulfil the person specification, and what you feel you will bring to the role. Please refer to the Recruitment Pack on our website for further information.

Closing date: Tuesday 22 April 2025, 9am.

Interviews will take place on 29 & 30 April 2025 and will be held in our Hatfield office.

Please note: no applications will move forward within the recruiting process without a supporting statement.

We are an inclusive employer and offer equal opportunities to all regardless of an individual’s age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

Graphic Designer
£280 daily rate, plus 8% pension contribution
3 days per week
10 week fixed-term contact (sabbatical cover) - 30 June to 5 September 2025
Remote working

Are you a passionate Graphic Designer looking to use your skills for a meaningful cause? Join us for a 10-week fixed-term contract as sabbatical cover, working three days per week, and help drive real change for wildlife.

As a leading campaigning and lobbying organisation, we fight to end the persecution of wild animals for so-called ‘sport.’ This isn’t just a job—it’s an opportunity to be part of a movement dedicated to protecting animals and achieving real legislative change.

About the role
In this role, you’ll be at the heart of our organisation, collaborating with teams across the charity to deliver high-quality, impactful designs that align with our brand guidelines. You’ll take ownership of both print and digital projects, ensuring engaging, creative output while maintaining brand consistency.

As our brand champion, you will:

• Design and produce compelling print and digital materials.
• Ensure all creative work aligns with brand guidelines and the communications process.
• Take ownership of projects, meeting deadlines and objectives with accountability.
• Manage relationships with print suppliers, ensuring top-quality production and delivery.
• Support the social media team by creating engaging assets for Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok.

About You
We’re looking for a talented and experienced Graphic Designer who can bring creativity, organisation, and a keen eye for detail to our cause.

• At least three years of experience in a graphic design role.
• Expert knowledge of InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to juggle multiple projects.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• A passion for animal welfare and a drive to make a difference.

Additional information
As this is a fixed-term sabbatical cover, the role includes a one-week handover period at the beginning and end for training and transition.

You’ll be working with a purposeful, passionate team where you can put your skills to use helping the League to redefine what is acceptable and inspire positive change to animal welfare legislation.

The League Against Cruel Sports is Britain’s leading charity working towards a kinder society where persecuting animals for ‘sport’ is in the past.

Redefining what is acceptable and inspiring change, we were instrumental in helping bring about the landmark Hunting Act (2004). Driven by compassion and empowered by knowledge, we manage sanctuaries to protect wildlife, carry out investigations to expose law-breaking and cruelty to animals, and campaign for stronger animal protection laws and penalties.

United, we will end animal cruelty in the name of sport.

To apply, please send your CV, including a link to your portfolio, along with a letter of interest. We are looking to fill this role quickly and will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis

Direct Marketing Manager-Acquisition at the Disasters Emergency Committee delivers key direct marketing activities during appeals for major disasters. You will work with the Direct Marketing Manager-Retention to deliver a programme of supporter communications to feedback to donors on the impact of their donations and to retain their future support. 

The purpose of the role is to:

• Contribute to and develop DEC direct marketing strategies,
• Implement the direct marketing strategies during each appeal with income maximisation and supporter acquisition as the key focus,
• Manage the capturing and analysis of results to ensure channel optimisation between appeals,
• Lead the benchmarking process of DEC Member Agency fundraising performance.

The role will deliver responsibilities for strategy and planning, fundraising, networking and building relationships.

You must have strong direct marketing experience with a focus on high volume donor acquisition. Demonstrable knowledge of offline marketing techniques in press, outdoor, direct mail and telephone. A proven track record of developing effective digital and direct marketing strategies, which resulted in significant growth of income. Experience of managing complex budgets and proven ability to manage a complex operational plan within very short timeframes and within budget.

Ideally you will have experience of working in the international humanitarian aid sector, have used Salesforce and Salesforce Marketing Cloud and Google analytics.

You must have excellent communication skills both written and spoken, with the ability to write compelling and emotive fundraising copy. Significant technical marketing expertise across a range of direct marketing channels. Excellent numeracy, budget development, planning and project management skills.

An ability to work under extreme pressure during appeals and to very tight deadlines with excellent attention to detail is a key driver for success in this role.

You will join a collaborative team, department and organisation that excels in maximising their fundraising effort in response to disasters and keeps donors and recipients of funds updated and engaged throughout and beyond the journey of an appeal.

Please download the job description for full details of the responsibilities and expectations of the role.

I’m looking to speak to a passionate strategic marketer, with multi-channel marketing experience who is keen to join a leading global children’s charity committed to ending the education crisis, as their Senior Brand Manager. If you have experience working for an international development charity, or experience delivering global marcoms campaigns, I’d love to hear from you.

The Senior Brand Manager is a newly created role in the charity’s growing communications team and has a primary role in helping raise awareness of the charity’s brand in the UK and US for their global project work and campaigning. You will lead a team of 3 and manage external agencies across owned and earned activities, including, but not limited to: media and public relations, social media, digital content, influencer marketing, and our owned channels.

Your experience:

• Significant experience in strategic planning
• Multi-channel marketing- confidently manage diverse marketing and communications channels to reach and engage their audience with an emphasis on owned and earned channels – understanding the requirements of each to work effectively and how they best fit with their paid strategies.
• Leadership- an organised an inspiring manager
• Brand guardian and innovation- help to establish a brand refresh for 2025
• Previous experience working for a global charity or non-profit organisation is essential.

You will join a forward-thinking employer! The whole charity works 4 days a week, with Friday’s off.

• Hybrid- 1 day in the London office, 3 days working from home.
• 4 day working week Monday-Thursday.
• Salary £60,000

Please apply ASAP, applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is successfully filled.

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.