Marketing jobs in swanley, kent

Salary: £36,000 - £38,000
Contract: Permanent, full-time
Location: London – Hybrid
Closing date: 21st April 2025
Benefits: 26 days annual leave excluding bank holidays, leave purchase scheme, Wellbeing day

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to step into a Senior Direct Marketing Executive (Retention) role? We are working with the amazing Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund as they look for a passionate fundraiser to join them in this newly created role.

As Senior Direct Marketing Executive - Retention, you will take the lead on scoping, proposing and implementing multi-channel stewardship campaigns to maximise income and supporter engagement. This will be done through both offline and digital activity through stewardship and development campaigns to uplift warm contacts.

This is a very exciting opportunity for a fundraiser with direct marketing experience to take a step up and play a large part in shaping and delivering a donor engagement strategy.

To be successful as the Senior Direct Marketing Executive - Retention, you will need:

• Proven experience in managing mass market donor or customer retention / loyalty activity
• Excellent understanding of digital and offline marketing principles and best practices
• Experience of effectively briefing and managing ongoing relationships with agencies.

 If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call Ashby on 02030 062787 or email your interest along with your CV to [email protected]

Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable roles. We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment, working ethically, supporting people to find their perfect role within the not-for-profit sector. 

We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here. 

If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner. 

We are looking for a brilliant Senior Creative to join our marketing and comms team for a 12-month fixed-term contract. You will be familiar with creating high quality printed and digital communications that inspire, motivate and meet the needs of the audience. 

About Us

The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity raises money to improve the lives of people affected by cancer.  We ensure The Royal Marsden’s nurses, doctors and research teams can provide the very best care and develop life-saving treatments, which are used across the UK and around the world. 

From funding state-of-the-art equipment and ground-breaking research, to creating the very best patient environments, we will never stop looking for ways to improve the lives of people affected by cancer. 

About the role 

The focus of this role is to create and develop engaging marketing materials, from concept to delivery. You will be organised and manage your own workflow effectively delivering to required deadlines. 

• Play an integral part in the design process from conceptualising ideas to final development

• Collaborate with the marketing, PR, digital and Charity colleagues to create engaging designs

• Provide strategic brand guidance and creative direction across the organisation 

• Run design clinics and share insights and on best practice 

• Line managing the Charity Designer 

• Reporting to the Creative Manager 

The Creative Team  

Working for us offers you a challenging and rewarding role, as well as the chance to really improve the lives of those living with cancer.

The Creative team is a fun, friendly and high performing. It consists of designers and videographers working across the Charity, Trust and Private Care. The three dedicated Charity creative roles that work on a variety of Charity projects for multiple audiences, for example supporters, high-value donors, patients and staff.

What we offer:

• Hybrid working between home and Chelsea, London with occasional travel to Sutton.
• 22.5 hrs a week, with flexible working around our core hours of 10am to 4pm
• 27 days annual leave (full time entitlement)
• Up to 6% employer contributions subject to matched contribution from you (increasing with length of service)
• Training, support and development opportunities
• Access to the blue light discount scheme
• Range of wellbeing initiatives including access to an employee assistance programme designed to save money and improve your physical, financial and mental health and wellbeing, access to free online GP appointments and free eye tests and contribution towards any glasses required for work purposes

The closing date for applications is 12 May at 11.59pm. Please note only successful candidates will be contacted. 

The Vacancy

Islamic Relief Worldwide (IRW) is a faith-based humanitarian relief and development organisation working to save and transform the lives of some of the world’s most vulnerable people.  Established in 1984, with an active presence in over 45 countries, we strive to make the world a better and fairer place for those affected by poverty, conflict and natural disasters. IRUK’s focus is strengthening effective funding, mobilising for change through advocacy and awareness-raising, and strengthening programme development and delivery. IRUK works with various partners and institutions, from governments, non-governmental organisations and local authorities to grassroots communities.

Islamic Relief UK (IRUK) is recruiting for the position of ‘Digital Product Specialist’ on a permanent, full-time basis, to be based from its Waterloo Office, London. The organisation is currently operating to a hybrid working model.

Job Purpose:

• Manage the digital assets of Islamic Relief UK, particularly the website, ensuring that it operates in an optimal manner.
• Manage the development, evolution and/or integration of digital assets, e.g. digital giving platforms and digital events management systems.
• Ensure all development projects have well considered user interfaces and provide an optimal user experience.
• Provide the Digital Marketing team support with technical SEO, email marketing, and tracking/reporting across key digital marketing platforms.

The successful candidate must have:

• Proven record of excellent people and interpersonal skills with strong communication skills at individual and group levels.
• Experience of managing web development projects
• Experience of working with internal clients and diverse teams
• Experience of delivering with a marketing budget and using resources effectively to successfully balance creative aspirations with limited financial and other resources
• An academic qualification at degree level or equivalent experience/qualification in a digital/developer related field
• A comprehensive knowledge of CMSs, preferably WordPress
• Working knowledge of PHP, HTML, CSS, SQL and JavaScript and version controlling with Git
• Experienced in interpreting data from Google Analytics, Google Search Console and other analytic platforms
• In-depth understanding of UX and UI in the context of web design
• Knowledge and understanding of implementing technical SEO
• Commercially aware, with good understanding of budget management
• Ability to communicate technical information and requirements to non-technical management and internal stakeholders
• Experienced in working from wireframes and written design briefs to build mobile responsive solutions
• An aptitude for managing short-term projects effectively
• An understanding of marketing trends and the charity market

For more information, please click on the Documents tab above to view the full Job Description.

If you are talented, reliable, service-minded, resilient and a highly motivated professional looking for a meaningful career, with a strong commitment to IRW’s mission and values of sincerity, excellence, compassion, social justice and custodianship, please apply by completing our online application form.

or more information on the excellent company benefits we offer our employees, please visit our website.

PLEASE NOTE: Interviews are expected to take place on 27th May 2025.

Pre-employment Checks:

Any employment with Islamic Relief will be subject to the following checks:

• screening clearance
• proof of eligibility to live and work within the UK
• receipt of satisfactory references

Please note, for UK-based roles, we are only able to accept applications from candidates who are eligible to work in the UK. We are unable to progress applications which would require sponsorship.

Our values and commitment to safeguarding

IRW is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom IRW engages. IRW expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records checks. IRW also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.

In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.

By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

Islamic Relief is an equal opportunities employer

Civitas Recruitment are delighted to be working with a fantastic creative digital marketing agency that focus their efforts on the third sector and work with values-based organisations and in particular the Islamic communities. Through their work they have managed to increase donations for charities as well as increasing traffic to websites. The agency specialises in crafting impactful digital marketing strategies, creative campaigns and comprehensive go-to-market plans. A fantastic opportunity exists for a Creative Copywriter to join the team. As Creative Copywriter, you will write creative and persuasive copy for digital campaigns, websites, ads, social media, and more. You will also collaborate with designers, strategists and marketers bringing campaigns to life. This is a full-time, permanent role, home based within the UK with meetings in Bradford every fortnight.

Who are we looking for?

Ideal candidates will have 3-4 years of copywriting experience in an agency or in-house role. You will have a strong portfolio showcasing versatile writing skills across different formats. You will be able to think conceptually and craft narratives that engage and convert. An understanding of branding, marketing strategy and audience psychology is essential for this role. Candidates will also have a passion for culturally inclusive marketing and a nuanced understanding of diverse communities including the Muslim Community.

If the above role description sounds of interest and you feel like you meet the criteria; please apply immediately or for further information, please contact Syed at Civitas Recruitment for a full JD and informal discussion. Early applications are encouraged as we will be reviewing on a rolling basis and roles may closer earlier than initially indicated.

Role: Individual Giving Executive

Reporting to: Individual Giving Manager

Salary: £26,000 to £28,000 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Location: Royal Trinity Hospice – Clapham, London (hybrid) 3 days onsite

Hours of work: 37.5 hours a week

Royal Trinity Hospice (Trinity) is the UK’s oldest hospice and serves a community of 950,000 in central and southwest London. Trinity delivers specialist end of life and palliative care at the Hospice and in the community as well as support and counselling services for family and friends.

We are looking for a driven Individual Giving Executive to deliver creative direct marketing campaigns across print and digital platforms. You will be instrumental in expanding our supporter base, increasing income, and delivering exceptional donor experiences.

You will collaborate with colleagues across the Fundraising team, Comms and Marketing, as well as external agencies.

It is an exciting time to join our team: we have ambitious plans to achieve even more fundraising success with our Individual Giving programme.

Civitas Recruitment are delighted to be working with a fantastic creative digital marketing agency that focus their efforts on the third sector and work with values-based organisations. Through their work they have managed to increase donations for charities as well as increase traffic to various charities websites. They specialise in crafting impactful digital marketing strategies, creative campaigns and comprehensive go-to-market plans. A fantastic opportunity exists for a Social Media Manager to join the team. As Social Media Manager, you will develop and execute creative social media strategies, with a key focus on TikTok. You will aim to engage with online communities and foster brand loyalty. This is a full-time, permanent role, home based within the UK with meetings in Bradford every fortnight.

Who are we looking for?

Ideal candidates will have 2-3 years of social media experience, ideally within an agency or in house at a brand. Candidates will be a TikTok enthusiast who understands platform trends, storytelling and viral marketing. Strong knowledge of social media algorithms, analytics and content strategies is essential for this role. You will be able to create short-form video content (experience with Cap Cut or similar editing tools is a bonus). You will have excellent communication skills and a passion for culturally inclusive marketing and engaging diverse communities including the Muslim Community.

If the above role description sounds of interest and you feel like you meet the criteria; please apply immediately or for further information, please contact Syed at Civitas Recruitment for a full JD and informal discussion. Early applications are encouraged as we will be reviewing on a rolling basis and roles may closer earlier than initially indicated.

Brooke’s work across Africa, Asia and Latin America transforms the lives of animals and people in the communities we serve. Our vision is of a world in which working horses, donkeys and mules are free from suffering and have a life worth living.

We are currently working on a major project to create a new website that will integrate seamlessly with our other digital platforms. This role will be integral to this, in terms of maintaining the current website and preparing for the switch on of the new website.

The role will be situated in our Brand Marketing and Communications team, working with closely with our current Digital Platforms Manager and new website agency, line managed by the Brand Manager.

At Brooke, we celebrate diversity and the creative new ideas it brings. We actively encourage applications from all backgrounds, in particular global majority candidates, candidates from a social mobility background, disabled and neuro-diverse candidates, and candidates under 25 as these groups are currently under-represented at Brooke. 

We are aware that studies have shown that women and global majority candidates are less likely to apply for a role if they feel they do not meet the full criteria of the job description. If you feel you meet the majority of the criteria, we would love to hear from you. 

We offer a variety of flexible working options to best support our staff and to ensure our working practices are as inclusive as possible. 

Do you want to use your skills to support a global mission and inspire generosity? If so, GOD TV has an exciting opportunity for you!

We are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Events Co-ordinator to join our Partnerships team and play a key role in planning and executing a variety of fundraising events. From large-scale conferences to intimate partner gatherings and festivals, you will be instrumental in creating memorable experiences that foster support for GOD TV's mission.  

About GOD TV

GOD TV is a global Christian media organisation dedicated to sharing the Gospel and making a positive impact in the world. Our mission is to reach people with the message of hope and inspire them to transform their lives. As an Events Co-ordinator, you will have the opportunity to contribute directly to the growth and sustainability of GOD TV through engaging and successful fundraising events.  

About the Role

As an Events Co-ordinator, you will be responsible for the entire event lifecycle, from initial planning to post-event evaluation. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Planning, coordinating, and executing all aspects of fundraising events, including venue selection, logistics, budgeting, and marketing.  
• Managing event timelines, budgets, and vendor relationships to ensure seamless execution and cost-effectiveness.  
• Developing and implementing strategies to maximise event attendance and fundraising revenue.
• Ensuring all fundraising aligns with our charitable aims, fundraising approach and missional pillars (Souls, Israel, Revival).

For a full list of duties and responsibilities, please refer to the attached job description.

Why Join GOD TV?

This is more than just a job; it's an opportunity to be part of a team that is making a real difference by sharing the word of God, with a reach of over 500 million people worldwide. We offer a supportive and collaborative work environment, where your contributions are valued and you can grow both personally and professionally.

• Position Type: Full-time – 37.5 hours per week
• Salary: £32,000
• Location: Home-based (UK) with regular travel  
• Interview Dates: 7th/8th May

Genuine Occupational Requirement: Due to the nature and strategic influence of this role, we believe that there is a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) for this role to be fulfilled by a practicing and committed Christian believer. The profile and significant impact that we expect this role will achieve both within GOD TV (in terms of organisational ethos) and with external stakeholders, justifies and supports this GOR. 

Brand and Content Officer

Location: Hybrid, Old Street, London
Department: Strategic Communications and Content
Salary: £39,205 per annum
Hours: 34.5 hours per week
Job Type: Full-time
Contract Type: Permanent

Plan International UK is a global children’s charity striving for an equal world. One where every child can reach their full potential, and every girl can choose her own future.

We bring people together to protect children’s rights and keep girls safe, in school and in control of their bodies – even when disaster strikes. And we won’t stop until we are all equal.

We’re looking for a Brand and Content Officer to play a crucial role in championing our brand and how we tell our story here at Plan International UK.

This is an exciting opportunity for a communications professional with experience of developing, managing and monitoring a charity brand.

You will assist in the development and implementation of Plan International UK’s brand strategy, infusing it into every aspect of what we do.

You will champion our brand values, identity and tone of voice, and take steps to ensure our brand is applied consistently across communications.

You will play an active role as part of the Brand and Content team in planning and shaping the content we produce to support our marketing, fundraising and influencing goals – taking specific responsibility for brand performance tracking and reporting.

This role sits within the Strategic Communications and Content Unit and is part of the Influencing and External Affairs Directorate. The unit is a dynamic and integrated team that drives the organisation's mission through effective communication and compelling content creation. It also works closely with the Fundraising and Supporter Engagement Directorate.

To be our successful candidate, you will have excellent attention to detail and experience of providing brand guidance that is ethical and anti-racist. You will be proactive and creative, with the ability to build excellent collaborative relationships to deliver what’s needed. And you will be able to demonstrate you’re a true team player and willing to contribute to the operation of a small and creative content team.

Please note: this role is known internally as Brand Strategy and Content Officer

For further detail of this role, please see the job profile.

The deadline for applications is 23:59 on Thursday 01 May 2025
Interviews will take place on Wednesday 14 May 2025 and Thursday 15 May 2025

We are committed to the safeguarding and protection of children, young people and adults in our work. We, therefore, apply rigorous recruitment and selection processes to ensure that only those who are suitable are recruited to work for us. Accordingly, appointment to all our roles is subject to a range of vetting checks and for this role this will include a Basic Disclosure and Barring (DBS) check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working for us; this will depend on the circumstances of any offences.

Plan International UK is committed to being an inclusive employer and we welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

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The innovation team exists to find creative, insight-driven solutions to help Battersea be here for every for every dog and cat. We know that innovation can help Battersea evolve to reach new audiences, find new ways to raise income and improve our service delivery for the dogs, cats, and their owners, who need our support. 

Recently we launched our new innovation strategy which aims to focus our efforts where we can have the greatest impact. As Innovation Lead, you’ll oversee the implementation of this strategy, leading projects which span fundraising and charitable impact. You’ll identify opportunities that align with our vision, and lead the Innovation team to gather insight, ideate, create prototypes and test solutions with audiences. 

You'll liaise with stakeholders at all levels to socialise innovation principles, gain support, collaborate, and develop business cases to scale the best ideas, working closely with teams to transition successful solutions into business-as-usual.

You’ll lead a team of innovation specialists, working alongside a wider team of talented digital, marketing, brand, comms, creative and insight professionals. 

What we can offer you:
In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:

- 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
- Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
- Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources.
- Generous pension contributions – up to 10% employer contribution
- Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year.
- Annual interest-free season ticket loans

We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.

Our hybrid working model:
We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.

Diversity and inclusion:
We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all.

We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best. 

More about us:
At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.

Closing date: 1st May 2025
Interview date(s): 8th – 9th May 2025 (1st round); 14th – 15th May 2025 (2nd round) (TBC)

To apply for the role, please click the button below. All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.

Permanent

35 hours per week

£35,100 per annum

Home based with occasional office days when required

The Children's Society has been helping children and young people in this country for over 140 years. We run local services that support children when they are at their most vulnerable and in desperate need of help. We're there for children, every step of the way.

This role sits within Social Impact. Social Impact's primary focus is on 'Building a Movement,' which drives two key objectives:

-Changing society's attitudes and actions towards young people

-Growing support, raising income for The Children's Society

We are currently looking for Senior Copywriter with 5+ years of experience and a proven track record of crafting bold and standout brand voice, impactful campaign messaging in both long and short form, and is capable of creating engaging and insightful yearly reports.

Key parts of this role include an ability to manage your own time efficiently, hold strong collaboration skills to work with designers, social, digital and strategy roles, and an eagerness to bring colleagues from outside of creative & copy backgrounds (often youth service practitioners) along with you through the creative process.

KEY SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

In order to be successful in this role, you must have:

-Experience of hands-on editorial content creation and copywriting for a wide range of comms inc. advertising, marketing, brand, fundraising, plus messaging development

-Using audience insight

-Using creative ways to communicate messages

-Broad digital knowledge and interest inc. content design and management, UX, accessibility, analytics

-Working in cross-functional groups with a shared goal

-Contributing to successful integrated campaigns

-Ensuring strong written identity

-Writing, editing and proofing copy for internal clients

-Working with design, video production, digital producers, story and voice colleagues

-Develop, champion, protect brand voice and tone

-Champion co-creation with children and young people

-Building strong collaborative relationships across knowledge groups

-Creative and critical thinking

-Understanding of and interest in accessible content design

-Proposition and creative concept development

-Stakeholder management

-Prioritisation and project management

-Knowledge of diversity and inclusion

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

-Act as enabler of our brand messaging and voice by coaching and upskilling colleagues and freelancers to develop messaging that is consistent with brand narrative and engages audiences, driving behaviour that creates action and impact

-Working closely with the Chief Creative to craft inspiring organisational messaging that builds on audience insight, tells a powerful story, elevates youth voice, amplifies message and grows support for the charity

-Support development and evolution of brand voice and editorial style guidelines that elevate youth voice, give young people agency and inclusive representation, help to ensure these are embedded across all messaging

-Applying audience insights, work with colleagues to develop brave, innovative and powerful creative propositions and concepts that deliver impact, achieve cut-through and meet campaign objectives

-Write and edit copy for a variety of audiences, purposes and channel executions, ensuring it delivers against the objectives as set out in the brief, building audience understanding and driving action and support

-Outputs: house style guide, brand narrative/voice and tone guidelines

-Organisational brand messaging

-Consistent cross-platform/channel/format brand expression

-Contribution to growth in attraction, support, income

-Contribution to audience understanding and attitude shift towards young people

INFO ABOUT THE CHILDREN'S SOCIETY

The Children's Society runs over 100 local services that help thousands of young people who desperately need our support, and we campaign to get laws and policies changed to make children's lives happier and safer.

Every day we're changing the lives of children in this country for the better - and with your help, tomorrow we can be there for even more.

The Children's Society is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services.

Therefore, candidates applying for work in our CYP Directorate will be required to complete an “Employment history_template” document prior to interview. The fully completed document should be loaded by the candidate at the point of uploading your CV.

The closing date for applications is at midnight on Tuesday 6th May 2025.

Interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed.

IN3

£42,000 per annum
Full time – 35 hours per week
12-Month Contract
Location: Hybrid – Minimum 2 days per week in Head Office in Cheam, Surrey (Tuesday is a set office day)

Our client can’t always prevent the tricky, stressful, sad stuff from happening. But when it does happen, they help current, former and retired civil servants get the best support. Join them as they embark on the next phase of their strategy to ensure they can be there when people need them the most.

It's an exciting time to join their organisation – they are growing and our ambition is to grow faster over the coming 5 years. This role will work as part of a Charity that is working to embed itself back into the heart of the UK Civil Service. You will work with interesting and skilled people both in the Charity and in the UK Civil Service.

They need an ambitious Communications Manager to help them get there! This is a key role in supporting the delivery of their overall communications strategy and annual communications plans. In this role, you will help them to increase awareness, grow participation and drive long-term loyalty within their community, so they can continue to be there when people need them.

The Communications Manager will be working with colleagues across the organisation, while also managing communications contacts across their priority areas and employers within our community. This role will be servicing multiple stakeholders and diverse strands of work simultaneously, whilst delivering on target and on time.

This is a pivotal project management role, working closely with the Head of Communications and three Communications Coordinator colleagues. You will be demonstrating your experience as a sound all-around digital marcoms expert. You are savvy in campaign delivery skills, working with various communication channels, with a track record of delivering outcomes with and via your team.

They are looking for a successful communications professional, preferably with significant experience in the charity/ not-for-profit sector who has managed communications functions and campaign delivery with breadth, context and scale.

To be successful in this role, you'll ideally have at least 5 years’ experience working in a similar communications role, with at least three of those managing and developing multiple marcoms campaign delivery. You’ll be experienced in delivering and coordinating income generation campaigns, CRM data management, website and digital development, as well as monitoring and reporting on digital performance.

In return, they can offer you excellent benefits including a health cash plan, Headspace, life assurance, excellent pension, generous annual leave, birthday leave, and interest free loans for season tickets and their cycle to work scheme.

To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter that states why you would be suitable for this role. The closing date for applications is 5pm on 12 May 2025. Interviews will be held online on 22 and 23 May. Second stage interviews to be held the week after. Please let them know in your covering letter if either of these dates would be difficult for you or if you need any adjustments to enable you to perform to your best at interview. No agencies, please.

Our client is committed to building and developing a workforce which reflects the diversity of the civil service community that they support. They seek to ensure all job applications are treated fairly, with respect and without bias and they encourage applications from suitably experienced candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, or any other factor.
 
You may have experience of the following: Senior Communications Officer, Communications Lead, Digital Communications Manager, Campaigns and Communications Manager, Strategic Communications Manager, Marketing and Communications Manager, Communications Program Manager, Public Relations and Communications Manager, Content and Communications Manager, Engagement and Communications Manager, etc.
 
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We are currently seeking an experienced Programms & Communications Manager to plan, execute, and manage various projects and events that align with BIMA's mission and objectives. This role requires a dynamic individual who is detail-oriented, capable of managing multiple priorities, and experienced in project coordination. The ideal candidate will be a strong communicator, problem-solver, and self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Job Title: Programmes & Communications Manager
Salary: Up to £30,000 per annum, depending on experience
Duration: 12 months fixed term contract, with possibility of extension
Hours: 37.5 hours a week, occasional evening and weekend hours
Location: Remote, very occasional attendance at events

About BIMA

BIMA is a membership organisation who aims to bring together Muslim Healthcare Professionals to inspire, unite and serve the community. Our mission is to be the professional home that connects, benefits, and represents our members, enabling positive transformations in the communities we serve.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Programms & Communications Manager to support our events, marketing, website management and membership functions. This role requires a dynamic individual who is detail-oriented, capable of managing multiple priorities, and experienced in project coordination. The ideal candidate will be a strong communicator, problem-solver, and self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Project Management/ Event Management

  1. Managing and coordinating BIMA events, iftar, events, dinners, charity health promotions.

  2. Coordinate local network projects/ activities for Luton Muslim Health Alliance and London Muslim Health Network, ensuring deadlines and deliverables are met. 

  3. Track project progress, and provide status updates to Senior Management Team.

  4. Support logistical requirements of the events, this may include but not limited to printing, refreshments, liaising with venues, volunteers, stakeholders.

  5. Facilitate team meetings, document minutes, and follow up on action items.

  6. Evaluating and completing written reports on the projects and deliverables. 

• Marketing Management

  1. Assist in the execution of marketing campaigns, including email marketing, social media, and content creation.

  2. Content creation and curation, working with a marketing agency, ensuring consistency with branding and messaging.

  3. Collate marketing materials, ensuring consistency with branding and messaging.

  4. Maintain marketing databases and mailing lists.

  5. Management/ Engagement on Social Media Platforms. 

  6. Assist with promotional activity for BIMA events.

  7. Creating an evergreen campaign on membership growth.

  8. Marketing Administration

• Membership Onboarding

  1. Reviewing and processing membership sign ups via the website.

  2. Reviewing and processing members on BIMA’s whatsapp community.

  3. Maintain and deliver professional customer service for membership queries.

• Administration

  1. Supporting BIMA teams and colleagues in organising and delivering projects and events, this may include but not limited to email management, marketing and promotion, database management and logistical support.

  2. Support senior leadership in administration and management of the email inbox.

Person Specification

• A Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field, such as event management or project management

• Demonstrated expertise in marketing, event planning, and website management, with a track record of successful campaigns and initiatives.

• Exceptional writing skills with the ability to create compelling, persuasive, and well-structured content tailored to diverse audiences.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with proficiency in English at a professional level.

• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines and ensuring high-quality outcomes.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace.

• Experience with website management platforms (e.g., WordPress) is highly desirable.

• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with a keen attention to detail and the ability to prioritise effectively.

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment, demonstrating adaptability and problem-solving skills.

• Highly self-motivated and proactive, with a strong drive to take initiative and achieve goals.

The Project Manager will play a vital role in furthering BIMA's mission to serve the Muslim healthcare community in the UK.

If you have a passion for organising impactful projects and events and have experience in project and event management, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position.

Application Process

Applications will be subject to an agreed date to interview and reviewed on a rolling basis, with a final deadline to apply of 31st May 2025. This advert may close if we find the right candidate before then. You are therefore strongly encouraged to apply in advance of the application deadline.

For 140 years, the Forces Employment Charity has proudly supported Service leavers, veterans, and their families in building successful civilian careers.

We provide veterans with life-long, life-changing support, jobs, and training opportunities, regardless of circumstances, rank, length of service, or reason for leaving.

Brief role description:

The Communications Manager will play a key role in sharing the inspiring and powerful stories of our clients and the wider military community we support across the UK. They will be responsible for securing high-profile, meaningful media coverage that raises awareness of our mission to provide life-long, life-changing support, employment and training opportunities to Service leavers, veterans, reservists and their families. As we mark our 140th anniversary, this is a pivotal time for the Communications Manager to develop and deliver an integrated communications strategy across PR, traditional and new media, social media, and public affairs. Reporting to the Head of Brand and Communications, you will work closely with the Marketing Manager and the Community Engagement Manager and their teams to ensure consistent and aligned messaging across all marketing and
communication activity.​​

Interested? Want to know more about the Charity? Please visit the Charity Website

Eager to know more the role? Have a look at the Job Description attached.                                                                           

What’s in it for you? Check out the Benefits sheet attached.

Have we convinced you to apply? If so, submit your CV and Covering Letter by closing date Wednesday 14 May 2025.

 

​Please note: Applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert; therefore, we may at any time bring the closing date forward. We encourage all interested applicants to apply as soon as possible. ​If you are an internal applicant, please ensure you have made The People Team aware before applying.​

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff by fostering an inclusive, supportive environment where everyone, including those with disabilities, can thrive, develop, and achieve their full potential. We actively encourage applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and ensure reasonable adjustments are made to support candidates with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.​

​We actively recruit citizens of all backgrounds, but the nature of our work in specific departments means that residency and security requirements can be more tightly defined than others. You will be asked about this throughout the recruitment process.