Public Affair Manager Jobs in Manchester

ABOUT US

We are National Energy Action (NEA) – and our vision is to end fuel poverty; our work to improve and promote energy efficiency brings social, environmental, housing and employment benefits.  We believe everyone should be able to afford to keep their homes warm and safe, however, low incomes, high energy bills and poor energy efficiency currently deny this to millions of households across the UK.  Never has this been more important than today.

NEA’s teams are friendly, knowledgeable and are dedicated to what we do.  We are proud of our expertise and proud of the service we deliver to our clients.

We offer colleagues a friendly, rewarding workplace and the chance to build a worthwhile career with a not-for-profit organisation that is proud to make a genuine difference to people’s lives each and every day.

THE ROLE

At a time of unprecedented demand for our services at NEA we have a fantastic opportunity for someone to join us in the position of Training and Assessment Officer to work on a full-time basis, 37 hours per week, the contract is a 2-year fixed term contract with the possibility of becoming permanent.

As part of NEA’s Development and Partnerships Directorate, you will report to NEA’s Training Programme Delivery Manager.

Acting as course tutor and examiner, the successful candidate will be responsible for delivering NEA’s training courses and qualifications to a wide range of organisations, including local authorities, housing associations, voluntary and community groups, and commercial organisations across England and the wider UK.  Our courses cover key issues associated with fuel poverty, fuel debt, affordable warmth, low carbon technologies and practical energy efficiency advice.

Our Training and Assessment Officers assist in the development of future assessment-based qualifications and have the ability to recognise new areas of opportunity; designing, developing and producing engaging and innovative training presentations and material as appropriate, for face-to-face and online delivery of current and future training and assessment products.

This role requires a relevant training or education qualification and recent demonstrable experience of delivering adult training. Ideally, you will also have experience or knowledge of fuel poverty, community development, debt or money advice, consumer issues and/or housing.

The post requires an element of flexibility as Training and Assessment Officers will on occasion be required to work outside of normal office hours and away from home; driving will sometimes be required.

This post provides an exciting and rewarding opportunity to help the charity deliver its work programme as a major national provider of energy advice services whilst developing and working on projects that bring social benefits and improvements to the well-being of low income and vulnerable householders whilst also meeting environmental goals.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEED

To be successful in this role, you will have demonstrable experience of adult training delivery, course design and development, and hold a relevant training or education qualification.

The right candidate will be engaging with excellent communication skills and the ability to effectively communicate with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders. You will have sound presentation skills and a creative and structured approach to training delivery.

You will be highly organised, self-motivated and have the ability to work individually and collaboratively as part of a team.

It is important that the successful candidate shares NEA’s core values, and you should be able to demonstrate a commitment to the aims and objectives of NEA and the eradication of fuel poverty. Experience or knowledge of fuel poverty, community development, debt or money advice, consumer issues or housing is desirable.

It would be beneficial for the successful candidate to have experience of working with vulnerable householders, low-income and/or other disadvantaged groups however, this is not essential.

Home working and office-based locations are available depending on proximity to an NEA office.  Post holders must be resident within the UK and be able to provide their Right to Work in the UK. 

WE ARE OFFERING

• £31,068 – £35,836 per annum (Points 18-25) plus London weighting of £3,300 if applicable. New appointments are usually made at the starting point of the scale.
• 11½% non-contributory pension.
• 25 days annual leave (FTE) plus additional days in between Christmas New Year Period when our offices close; plus all local public holidays (within the region you are based) per annum.
• Flexible working arrangements including the opportunity for Hybrid working.
• Enhanced family friendly payments.
• Employee Assistance Programme.

The closing date for all applications is 12:00 noon Monday 10 March. We anticipate interviewing in the 2 weeks following Monday 17th March 2025. Full details of the posts and an application form are available on our website.

How to apply:

Apply online by clicking 'apply via website'.

Please note CVs will not be accepted as part of the application process.  No recruitment agency or advertising enquiries, please.

Please be aware that National Energy Action is not a sponsoring organisation. Therefore, the successful applicant must already possess the right to work in the UK or be able to secure the right to work in the UK independently.

NEA aims to be an equal opportunities employer.  We welcome applications from all people with the necessary skills and experience for the post.Charity Registration No. 290511.  Company Registration No:  01853927

Note: Applicants must be UK based within a reasonable commute of London.  Application without a cover letter will not be considered.

Location                      Home based (Home working with regular meetings in London)

Hours Full Time, permanent (flexibility may be offered for an excellent candidate.)

Reports to Director of Policy and Research

Main purpose and scope of the role:

Parentkind is a national charity working with more than 23,500 Parent Teacher Associations (PTAs), Parent Councils and Schools. We are the voice of parents in policy making. 

We are an ambitious organisation and we are looking for an ambitious and highly motivated individual to support our work in Westminster and Whitehall. The successful candidate will have demonstrable experience of public affairs, advocacy and/or working in a policy environment. 

We are looking for an ambitious and motivated individual able to take on responsibility and lead. 

The role will involve:

• Managing the work of the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Parents to make this one of the most high profile APPGs in Parliament.
• Organising events to communicate our research, including roundtables, lunches/dinners and launch events in Westminster. 
• Leading our political and policy stakeholder engagement activity to ensure we have strong relationships where they matter. 
• Dissemination of our research to political and policy audiences to ensure our research is seen by the right people. 
• Support our parent research, including polling of parents and making policy recommendations based on this research. 

As a UK wide charity, you will be expected to support our work in other parts of the UK and the devolved administrations. 

We would particularly welcome candidates with media experience, including writing press releases and placing stories with national media outlets.

Duties and key responsibilities

Managing the work of the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Parents. 

• Developing a plan for the APPG to achieve our ambition of making this one of the most high profile APPGs in Parliament.
• Raising the profile of the APPG for Parents and increasing the number of MPs and peers engaged with its work. 
• Organising well attended APPG meetings and events. 
• Providing the secretariat to the APPG and working with the Officers to deliver the work of the Group.

Organising events to communicate our research, including roundtables, lunches/dinners and launch events in Westminster. 

• Manage and organise research/policy led events with political/policy audiences, including roundtables, lunches/dinners and launch events.
• Increase attendance at these events to make sure we are successfully engaging with political/policy audiences.

Leading our political and policy stakeholder engagement activity to ensure we have strong relationships where they matter. 

• Developing our stakeholder database of priority contacts.
• Actively arranging high value meetings to promote Parentkind.
• Maintaining a consistent level of communication with political/policy audiences on behalf of Parentkind.

Dissemination of our research to political and policy audiences to ensure our research is seen by the right people. 

• Taking responsibility for high quality dissemination of our research and evidence to political/policy audiences. 

Support our parent research, including polling of parents and making policy recommendations based on this research.

• Working across the organisation to support our parent polling activity with engaging and topical questions.
• Support the development of policy recommendations based on our research.
• Writing concise and compelling briefing documents.

About Us

We’re the UK’s leading bowel cancer charity. We’re determined to save lives and improve the quality of life of everyone affected by bowel cancer. We support and fund targeted research, provide expert information and support to patients and their families, educate the public and professionals about the disease and campaign for early diagnosis and access to best treatment and care.  

We currently have around 100 employees based in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Thanks to the generosity of our community, we’re in a privileged position to be able to grow our staff team to deliver our ambitious strategy, On a mission. There are huge challenges facing bowel cancer patients across the UK and our community needs us now more than ever. We’re building a strong and united team to bring us closer to a future where nobody dies of bowel cancer. 

Safeguarding

Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and at Bowel Cancer UK we are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Successful candidates may be subject to either a satisfactory basic, standard or enhanced DBS check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) dependent upon the role.
 

Job summary

As Senior Public Affairs and Campaigns Manager, you will take a strategic leadership role within Bowel Cancer UK’s Policy and Influencing team, leading high-impact campaigns and public affairs initiatives across the UK.

You will drive the development and execution of integrated campaigning strategies that influence health policy, mobilise public and political support, and engage key stakeholders. Working closely with the Head of Policy and Influencing and Senior Policy Manager, you will lead a small team responsible for advocating policy changes that align with the organisation’s strategic priorities and positively impact the lives of people affected by bowel cancer.

Please see the job description for more details.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Development and Marketing Manager to lead and support The Mason Foundation's future growth and development through a robust social media strategy and development of external and internal comms.

You will be passionate about making a difference, with a successful track record in creating engaging and meaningful resources (such as training presentations and associated IP) the individual will also be confident in creating a strong social media presence across multiple platforms, developing and delivering a social media and marketing strategy aimed at building brand awareness.

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

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

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

Who are we?

The Mason Foundation is a national charity that supports vulnerable communities and individuals to live happier, healthier, fulfilled lives. Through our programmes we reduce inequalities, empower communities and drive meaningful, sustainable change.

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

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

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

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

All Mason Foundation activities are centred around empowering positive and sustainable change.

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

· Two satisfactory references

· Proof of attainment of qualifications

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

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

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

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

Salary: £38,000 per annum 

Contract: Permanent 

Reports to: Head of Policy and Research

Hours: Full time (40 hours per week including one hour lunch break each day) 

Start date: May 2025 

Location: Home-based (travel costs paid for meetings) 

Annual leave: 27 days FTE per annum plus Bank holidays (22 days FTE per annum whilst the 4 day week is in place) 

Please note that at Waterwise we work a Four Day Week, under voluntary agreements which all staff members sign. This means that you will be contracted and paid as full-time but you will sign a voluntary agreement stating that you commit to employing efficiency tools both individual and team-wide to deliver and be paid for 5 days work within four normal 9 to 5 days - the office is closed on Fridays. Training will be provided and you will be expected to continue to refresh your training and to keep up use of the efficiency tools. Annual leave is also pro rata’d. More information on a Four Day Week can be found here. We can answer any questions you may have about this at interview.

Waterwise 

Waterwise is the leading independent voice in the UK for using water wisely, for the benefit of people and the planet. Our vision is that water is used wisely every day, everywhere, by everyone. We are the UK’s conscience on water efficiency, on behalf of people and the planet, and are experts in water efficiency policy, regulation, research, behaviour and campaigns. Waterwise is a people-led organisation which prioritises the wellbeing of its staff.

Water scarcity is an urgent issue right here, right now, right across the UK - consistent record-breaking high temperatures and low rainfall, and recurring drought, show how climate change and population growth are already putting our water resources under severe pressure, and this challenge is growing. Water efficiency has to be a big part of the solution, and we support and challenge governments, industry, customers and others to be innovative and ambitious on water efficiency. Our work includes campaigns, events, media, policy and regulatory influencing, research projects, stakeholder engagement and services such as Waterwise Training and the Waterwise  Checkmark. We are funded by supporters across and beyond the UK water sector. Our Waterwise Strategic Direction to 2030, published in August 2022, tells you a bit more about us. Our UK Water Efficiency Strategy to 2030 tells you a bit more about our ambition.

At Waterwise we put staff wellbeing first, and our staff surveys show that our team knows, feels and appreciates this. Our values are 

People: We will prioritise staff wellbeing, be an inclusive, kind and positive team. 

Purpose: We will deliver independent and ambitious leadership to drive social and  political change on water efficiency 

Pioneer: We will be forward-thinking and visionary in our approach, being brave and  innovative in challenging the status quo 

Passion: We will campaign to protect water and the planet and work to keep our own  environmental impact as low as possible 

We are always looking for bright, committed people with a diverse set of skills and  experience to help achieve our vision that water is used wisely every day, everywhere, by  everyone. We are a lively, happy, friendly team, and we can’t wait to read your application! 

At Waterwise, we’re committed to driving equity and preventing discrimination at work and in the work we do. Please see more on this below. 

We are also working to reduce Waterwise’s own carbon and environmental footprint. 

Policy Manager role description

You will report to the Head of Policy and Research and be part of a small but growing sub-team leading on our policy advocacy work and winning and delivering water efficiency research projects. 

Key responsibilities in the role include: 

• Supporting and influencing policy development including engaging with policymakers through meetings and consultation responses

• Supporting the delivery the UK Water Efficiency Strategy to 2030 and helping provide secretariat support to the associated forum and groups 

• Leading Waterwise’s work with stakeholders on policy across the UK

• Working with the Head of Policy and Research to maintain a network of relevant stakeholders and supporters across the UK

• Working with communications and marketing colleagues to provide content for blogs, trade media and press

• Working on discrete research projects as and when necessary, including undertaking a project management role on some projects

• Assisting the team with events (e.g. Waterwise annual conference), campaigns (e.g. Water Saving Week) and training

• Attending and speaking at conferences, seminars and meetings to represent Waterwise

• Working with colleagues to develop new funding proposals and providing financial information to the CEO

Other tasks and duties may arise and training will be provided. There will also be an opportunity to develop skills in being interviewed for the media.

The above is not an exhaustive list of activities but hopefully gives you a sense of the role  and requirements. 

Policy Manager person specification

We need someone who is proactive and a self-starter, with excellent communication and organisational skills. You will have a track record in policy and evidence work and/or water sector stakeholder engagement management to join our small, high-powered, influential team. The role involves policy and strategy support, project and programme management and delivery as well as stakeholder engagement. It's a great opportunity to be immersed in the water policy, regulatory and delivery agenda, as well as engage in external meetings and networks.

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours

• Experience in influencing and advocating for policy change - including planning and delivering against agreed objectives

• Experience working with external stakeholders

• Experience in supporting delivery of stakeholder groups such as steering groups, task and finish groups, workshops, webinars and conferences

• A good understanding of the UK water industry and, ideally, some experience with water efficiency

• Excellent interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders, including policy makers

• Strong organisational skills, including the ability to plan and work proactively to meet deadlines

• Excellent attention to detail 

• Ability to positively promote Waterwise and its work

• Experience in project management such as developing leads and bidding for projects desirable but not essential if a commitment to develop skills in this area

• Ability to work flexibly within a small team that works from home

• Ability to manage own time and prioritise tasks

• Ability to communicate across the team about your work and workload

• Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and wellbeing 

• Eligibility to work in the UK

Benefits 

At Waterwise the wellbeing of our employees is our number one priority. To recognise the  fantastic work our team does in driving water efficiency, and to support their wellbeing, we  have a wide range of employee benefits, beyond statutory commitments. These include: 

• Positive, values-based environment and an inclusive culture where it feels safe for  employees to say ‘no’ on grounds of workload 

• Strong emphasis from CEO on wellbeing and workload management 

• Homeworking and a small allowance for occasional shared office working 

• Four Day week - being paid full-time but working 80% of this (or pro rata equivalent), in exchange for using tools to work efficiently - for full-time employees this equates to a day off every week, in addition to annual leave

• Flexible working 

• Part-time working 

• 27 days annual leave per annum for full-time employees (or pro rata equivalent for part-time colleagues), plus Bank Holidays (pro rata’d to 22 days full-time equivalent as we work a Four Day Week)

• Death in service benefit at x2 of salary 

• Paid chartered and professional memberships 

• Individual and team training budgets 

• Maternity leave and maternity adoption leave beyond statutory 

• Childcare costs for activities undertaken outside normal working hours 

• Sickness pay beyond statutory 

Equity, diversity and inclusion 

At Waterwise, we’re committed to driving equity and preventing discrimination at work and in the work we do. We know that simply having a diverse workforce is not enough. We want to create an inclusive environment within Waterwise and in our work and events, where everyone can contribute their best and develop to their full potential. We celebrate and value how different everyone is, and we work hard to ensure everyone is treated with dignity and respect. This aligns with our ‘People’ value that we will prioritise staff wellbeing, and will be an inclusive, kind and positive team.

Please see our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement here. 

We are committed to treating all current and prospective employees fairly and to ensuring  that our workplace and employment practices are free from discrimination, harassment or  victimisation on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil  partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. We  strongly encourage applicants from a wide range of backgrounds and with different identities and experiences to apply. Everyone in our team has a role to play in helping Waterwise become more diverse and inclusive, and we hope you will join us for this next stage in our journey - for this role we therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be under-represented in Waterwise’s workforce. These include people of the global majority, LGBTQI+ people, and men.

We want to ensure that our recruitment process is inclusive of and accessible for everyone.  If you are interested in applying for a role with us and think you may need some additional  support or reasonable adjustments made to any part of the recruitment process, please get  in touch on the email address below.

How to apply 

To apply for this role, you will need to answer role-related questions.  Please provide evidence and examples from your work history or other aspects of your life to  answer the questions and demonstrate how you meet the criteria required. Please refer to the person specification when you are doing this.

Our goal is to remove bias from the hiring process and so rather than asking you for a CV  and cover letter, we have set up role-related questions which will allow us to assess your  approach to a problem and understand what knowledge and skills you have. Your answers  will be anonymised, randomised and reviewed by the selection panel. We will use these  scores to shortlist for interviews. We also think giving feedback is incredibly valuable for  candidates, so at the end of the process, you'll see how well you performed during the  application process.

The closing date for applications is 23:59pm on 16th March 2025. There will be a two-stage interview process. First interviews will be held on 25th March 2025 and second interviews will be held on 9th April 2025.  First interviews will be held online via Zoom and second interviews will be held in person in Birmingham (venue TBC).

We will consider flexible working requests within this role - please state your preferred hours  and working pattern within your application.

Would you like to be at the forefront of providing essential funds to cash-strapped human rights organisations both in the UK and abroad?Do you have the necessary skills to make a real difference?To identify, develop relationships with and monitor organisations which do important and sometimes unsung work?

The Human Rights Fund gives grants to progressive groups and organisations which actively promote and defend human rights and seek transformational change.We don’t fund the fashionable and well-endowed, but rather seek to identify where there is real need and where we can make a genuine difference.We typically fund organisations which may be doing unique or unusual work, often in challenging circumstances.We are sympathetic to new and recently-founded organisations and those which have difficulty in raising funds.We are pro-active and do not accept unsolicited applications for funds (which explains why we do not have a website).

We are looking for someone who is a self-starter, well organised and numerate.You should be well-informed about, and have an understanding of, one or more of the issues which our grant-funding programme addresses, namely:

• Palestinian rights
• Alternative media
• Violence against women and girls 
• Social justice 

You are likely to have experience in either grant giving, working for an NGO or campaigning.  You will research potential grantees, conduct due diligence, monitor grantees (which includes developing good relationships) and review grants.

You will help administer our current programme and identify organisations that would benefit from our support.Do you have the experience, drive and necessary skills to make a real difference and help us progress to the next level? If so, then we’d like to hear from you.

Key Tasks

• Within agreed parameters, identify and research potential grantees including due diligence and meeting with leadership of potential grantees 
• Considering core versus restricted or project funding 
• Monitoring grantees and ensuring compliance with grant requirements 
• Annual reviews of grantees including reviewing annual reports etc. 
• Keeping an account of grants using Excel

• Assist in reviewing our portfolio of existing grants 
• Help develop our grant making strategy
• Help review process for awarding grants and identifying impact 

• Keeping our template agreement and other documents under review 
• Arranging verification of charitable status of organisations not registered as UK charities 

• Analysing whether we make a difference 
• Liaising with other funders, fiscal sponsors or charities

Experience and Skills

       Essential

• Understanding of and commitment to human rights 
• Experience with an NGO, charity or campaign, preferably in areas relevant to the Fund’s work
• Well-informed about, and have an understanding of, one or more of our funding tracks – Palestinian rights, alternative media, violence against women and girls, and social justice

• Good communication skills – both written and verbal
• Good level of numeracy and the ability to understand a basic budget
• Good IT skills including good working knowledge of MS Office, Excel and other relevant software

• Well organised self-starter, methodical and accurate with good attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and on own initiative

       Desirable

• Experience in the human rights sector
• Experience of grant-making, fundraising and/or campaigning 
• Experience of undertaking research and writing reports
• Ability to understand accounts
• Familiarity with social media 

Terms

• The position is 2 to 3 days (up to 21 hours) per week, working from home.We are flexible on working hours and will discuss exact hours and working patterns with candidates at interview. 
• You will meet regularly with and be responsible to our Founder and Executive Committee who are based in London.You will therefore need to be in London or within easy travelling distance. 
• Salary: circa £32,000 to £37,000 (FTE) depending on experience
• Other terms:pension option, 25 days annual leave (pro rata), probation period.  

Senior Media - Marketing And Communications Manager

UKIM is one of the premier faith based civil society organisations working in the UK to serve the needs of the Muslim community in the UK. UKIM is going through a major organisational reform to re-establish itself as an effective civil society organisation and fulfil its mission. The reform includes major changes at governance and executive level and relocating its Head Office from London to Oldham.

The job holder is expected to provide inclusive and visionary leadership that inspires, engages and motivates employees, supporters and partners. To deliver UKIM’s vision and mission and to develop the organisation’s leading position within UK’s civil society community.

 Applicants should be sympathetic to Islamic principles and values and have a solid understanding & experience of Muslim communities in the UK.

Brief about the role

 UKIM is looking for an experienced individual with demonstrated relevant experience of media engagement, marketing (including digital), communications with internal and external stakeholders, along with suitable relevant qualifications, diverse skills and sector knowledge.

 The Senior Manager – Media, Marketing and Communications will be overall responsible for the various functions/ scope of the Media, Marketing and Communications Department, including administrative matters, human resources aspects, budget preparation, monitoring & reporting, along with providing strategic leadership to the team, setting objectives for the team members, monthly 1-2-1 performance reviews, develop teams, develop fundraising campaigns/ coordinate fundraising activities/ appeals, prepare work plans against organisational strategic objectives and prepare quarterly reports for the Trustees.

Main Responsibilities:

• To support the Executive Director to strategise and lead on related organisational development activities and projects, for the whole UKIM.
• Admin Aspects: To be responsible for admin aspects in relation to the departmental work.
• Leadership & Supervision: To provide leadership to the dynamic team and keep an oversight on the performance of the team members on regular basis, provide guidance and supervision as required, to organise monthly 1-2-1s with the team to provide support in achieving their objectives.
• Strategy: To develop and implement an effective and coherent Media, Marketing & Communication Strategy along with work plans, defined Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to monitor departmental performance for supporting the work of the charity among the general public, potential strategic partners and donors and provide clear goals around communication and brand awareness. Implement a social media strategy that is integrated with wider team projects and ensure consistent messaging is shared across all platforms.
• Coordination: Oversee UKIM’s media, marketing and communications activity across all departments. Coordinate media, marketing and communications, marketing and fundraising activities on all platforms; including website, social media and internal/ external newsletters, for all departments of UKIM.
• Marketing: Marketing all departments of UKIM to different audiences to raise the profile of the Charity in support of its strategic aims.
• Partnerships: To identify strategic media & marketing partners and engage with the relevant stakeholders to enhance the UKIM’s profile within the sector.
• Campaigns (Digital): To develop various media & marketing campaigns by engaging all relevant platforms (social media, print, electronic and others) for enhancing UKIM’s virtual presence, community outreach and public engagement, for UKIM’s brand recognition, brand promotion within the third-sector including businesses etc.
• Branding: Act as a brand champion: developing core messaging guidelines to include organisational style guide, tone of voice, etc. and advising others to ensure that all content and messaging is on brand.
• Publications: Provide oversight of publications and materials, ensuring brand guidelines are followed. Work with the team to produce engaging content for internal and external blog posts, videos, podcast, newsletters and other forms of media to be shared across all platforms. Provide in-house design for publications and promotional materials as required.
• Budgets: To prepare departmental budget, monitor progress of income targets and expenses incurred. Prepare quarterly reports for the Executive Director and Trustees and present the progress to Public Affairs Committee by sharing dashboards with relevant KPIs, income streams and expenses incurred.
• Working as part of team: To work with other Heads and Managers to ensure effective delivery of all media, marketing and fundraising campaigns and activities.
• Communication: To effectively communicate with other departments to coordinate and streamline all media, marketing and fundraising activities.
• Management: Manage a dynamic team to ensure UKIM’s International, UK and other programmes/projects maximise in their fundraising income.
• Horizon Scanning: To undertake horizon scanning, to continually review the sector trends, identify new opportunities/ ideas, approaches, active engagement of youth, women and others in UKIM’s activities.
• Regulatory Compliance: To comply with the regulatory bodies guidelines including FRSB, ICO (including GDPR), Charity Commissions etc.
• Reporting: To be able to produce Brief Reports regarding departmental activities and plans.
• Complaint Handling: To handle and respond to any complaints received in a timely manner.
• Press Releases: To prepare timely press release(s) by responding to any news/ activity related to UKIM’s work, getting it approved and uploading on UKIM’s website.
• Recruitment: To undertake recruitment (as required) for casual workers engaged during campaigns/ appeals.
• Website: To ensure that all fundraising campaigns/ events information is always up to date on  UKIM’s website and is aligned with the CRM system and with the Finance systems. Work with the UKIM team to develop and maintain website content.

Person Specification:

• Education at a minimum of Graduation, Masters in preferable in relevant field/ discipline.
• Experience of raising a charity’s profile through developing and delivering creative, engaging social media and digital communications.
• Experience of working in a creative communications role, marketing and/ or media.
• Experience of brand development and communications strategy design and implementation. 
• Experience of managing a WordPress website CMS, including Search Engine Optimisation (SEO), site navigation, Gutenberg page structuring.
• Experience in copywriting, editing, and proofreading.
• Experience of videography, photography and editing.
• Experience of developing podcasts, case studies.
• Excellent writing skills and ability to consistently create content that is clear and engaging.
• High level of digital competence and creativity to support strategic goals.
• Demonstrable competence in Microsoft Word, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe InDesign.
• Proven media, marketing and communications experience.
• Experience in managing budgets.
• Experience in developing team strategies and plans.
• People management experience.
• Knowledge of varied funding sources and structures and BME and faith-based communities. 
• Extensive knowledge of a wide range of fundraising, media engagement, marketing and effective communications techniques.
• Understanding of the Charity Act and other legislation affecting fundraising ventures.
• Inter-personal communication skills.

Make a Difference – Join Our Team
 
Help transform lives in the UK and abroad. If you are a talented and motivated professional who shares a strong commitment to UKIM’s values and mission, we would love to hear from you. 

Important Information:
 

• We can only accept applications from candidates who are already eligible to work in the UK.
• We are unable to progress applications that require sponsorship.
• Applicants must be sympathetic to the values of UKIM.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• UKIM is an equal opportunities employer.

Please note that we may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications from suitable candidates and we only contact applicants who have been shortlisted.

You may have experience of the following: Fundraising Manager, Senior Fundraising Executive, Senior Fundraising Officer, Fundraising Officer, Head of Fundraising, Charity, Fundraising Director, Marketing Manager, Marketing Operations Manager, Communications Manager, Charity, Charities, Not for Profit, etc.

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Assistant Director - Communications and Voice

Are you a purpose-driven, senior communicator with leadership experience and a proven track record in policy/external affairs and high-profile media relations?

Can you expertly link strategic communications to business needs and integrate comms with marketing, digital, brand and design?

We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Director to lead a newly-integrated Communications and Voice department.

It’s a new role, establishing and leading a talented, multi-disciplinary team in a fast-paced environment.

We’re looking for someone who can build strong relationships, influence decision-makers, and turn strategy into compelling messaging and other content. So, if that’s you – and you’re based within two hours of central London – we’d love to hear from you.

Position:  5963 Assistant Director - Communications & Voice

Location: Home based within 2hrs travel of central London

Hours: Full time 37.5, Monday - Friday 9-5

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £66,961.19 per annum

Closing Date: 23rd February. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if enough suitable applications are received. 

Interviews: Thursday 13 and Friday 14 March

The Role

This role can be homebased or hybrid, dependent on proximity to an office. You will need to be based within two hours travel time of central London in order to regularly engage with Parliamentary and other key stakeholders face to face.

As Assistant Director - Communications and Voice, you will be:

• Establishing a newly-integrated team, bringing together colleagues from across the communications and marketing mix

• Leading the team to ensure the charity is a recognised, trusted and nationally prominent voice for victims, and influences required policy reform nationally and locally.

About You

You will need:

• Experience in a senior communications or external affairs role including team leadership, building relationships with Parliamentarians and civil servants, and securing high-profile media coverage

• A proven ability to plan and deliver strategic communications that align with business strategy and result in compelling campaigns and content

• Excellent judgment; a strong track record in reputation and brand management and the ability to integrate external and internal communications with marketing, digital and design

• To be a highly motivated, inspiring leader of people, and a skilled communicator with first-rate writing, editing, and presentation skills.

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details once you apply. 

In Return…

Benefits include:

• Flexible and hybrid working options

• 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays

• £2,800 London weighting (if applicable)

• An extra day off for your birthday

• Pension with 5% employer contribution

• Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity and paternity payments

• High Street, retail, holiday, entertainment and leisure discounts

• Access to our financial wellbeing hub and salary deducted finance

• Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support

• Ongoing training and support with opportunities for career development and progression.

About the Organisation

This independent charity provides a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. Working towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System, everyone at the charity is driven by the Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. 

As part of the commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. The charity is also a Disability Confident Employer and provides a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.

If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of the selection process, the team will be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.

You may have experience in areas such as Communications, External Affairs, Marketing, Marketing and Communications, Assistant Director of Communications, Assistant Director of External Affairs, Assistant Director of Marketing, Assistant Director of Marketing and Communications, Communications Manager, External Affairs Manager, Marketing Manager, Marketing and Communications Manager. 

Please note this role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of our client.           

Location: Greater Manchester, Home based

Salary: £33.51 per hour. Please note: This is a contract-based role, not a permanent employment position. The successful candidate will be engaged as an independent contractor and will be responsible for their own taxes, insurance, and benefits.

Hours: 21 hours per week (can be extended up to either 28 or 35 hours per week, subject to funding) 

Contract length: 1 year fixed term contract, with possibility of extension, subject to funding availability and performance in the role

Reporting to: Director of Campaigns

About the organisation

Sortition Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation founded in 2017 to build a movement for permanent, powerful citizens’ assemblies. It generates income by delivering professional sortition services to governments, civil society, and organisations like the Global Assembly, using surplus funds to campaign for a democracy fit for the 21st century. We are structured as a workers' co-operative. The values that guide our goals are Social Justice and Collective Wisdom and the values that guide our culture are curiosity, care, and courage. We have a small but growing team across the UK, Australia, and the EU.

About the project

In 2024, the Sortition Foundation launched the 858 Project to mark 858 years since King Henry II introduced juries in the UK. Juries have proven essential to our legal system, and now it's time to put ordinary people at the heart of politics with permanent, powerful citizens' assemblies, starting in Greater Manchester.

The Sortition Foundation, alongside democracy movement allies, is campaigning for a permanent citizens' assembly (CA) in Greater Manchester. Greater Manchester's governance is flawed, with a mayoral authority backed by a small, indirectly elected Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA), leaving residents with just one vote every four years. A permanent CA would address this deficit by giving people a voice and holding leaders accountable. A CA would not only benefit Manchester but strengthen the Mayor’s decision-making and boost the region’s influence. As metro mayors expand nationwide, this campaign sets a powerful precedent, positioning Manchester as a leader in democratic reform.

About the role

The Sortition Foundation and its allies already have over 10,000 registered supporters in Greater Manchester—your job is to use a transformative organising approach to activate them and grow this base even more! You’ll help get people along to the campaign launch in the spring, then work with active supporters to use door-knocking and other methods to bring people together to demand greater democracy in Greater Manchester. Crucially, you’ll collaborate with individual supporters and community groups to develop a shared vision for the specific powers and responsibilities of the citizens' assembly, then use a series of escalating tactics to collectively lobby the Mayor and GMCA. You’ll be strategically and emotionally supported by the campaigns director and work as part of a small, crack team, including the head of press, head of public affairs, and digital campaigner, covering press, messaging, digital supporter acquisition and building relationships with organisations, institutions, and influential individuals across Greater Manchester.

Responsibilities

• Take a transformative approach to organising the campaign, aiming not only to win real change but also to shift the balance of power in the region and enhance supporters’ understanding of their ability to create collective change.

• Deliver new supporter briefings both online and offline.

• Collaborate with the Director of Campaigns to create a campaign strategy and base-building plan.

• Work with supporters to use door-knocking, stalls and other methods for base building in Greater Manchester.

• Develop the leadership capacity of supporters and support their political education.

• Organise and facilitate ongoing local campaign meetings.

• Facilitate campaign supporters in developing a shared vision for the permanent Citizens' Assembly in Greater Manchester and taking collective action to promote it.

• Collaborate with Sortition Foundation’s campaigns team to identify key moments for the campaign and secure local press coverage.

• Work with the campaigns team on campaign messaging and framing

Essential skills, experience and attributes 

• A sophisticated and demonstrable understanding of power, political strategy and how they play out in government and society.

• In-depth knowledge of key influential community groups and individuals across Greater Manchester.

• Experience and willingness to use face-to-face methods, such as door-knocking, to bring people in and build support for a campaign.

• Ability to use one-to-ones (121s) to identify leaders and build a supporter base.

• Experience in training others in the basics of organising.

• Strong communicator, able to make complex ideas easy to understand.

• Experienced speaker and facilitator, comfortable in small groups or at large events.

• Keen and thoughtful listener, with the ability to build coalitions and collaborate effectively across diverse communities 

• Willingness to work flexible hours as required by the campaign strategy.

• Able to self-motivate within a small team.

• A commitment to Sortition Foundation’s social values of social justice and collective wisdom, as well as behavioural values of courage, curiosity and care.

Desirable skills, experience and attributes 

• An understanding of “big organising” techniques. 

• An understanding of sortition and deliberative democracy.

• A background in campaigning or political activism in Greater Manchester and/or the North West.

The successful candidate will be highly organised, self-motivated and independent; everyone works from home with substantial freedom to choose their own hours.

To apply, please complete our online application form. We will not be accepting applications via email. The closing date for all applications is 11.59pm 10 March 2025 (UK time). If you require additional time, please contact us by 03 March 2025 at the above email address and we will do our best to accommodate.

We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process. If there are additional options you’d like to request, please contact us. We also offer reasonable adjustments on the job.

If you would like to discuss the role or have any questions, please do email us.

Our intention is to hold interviews (virtually) on 20th March 2025. Should you require any adjustments, please let us know.

Should you be offered the role, we will ask for two references from you. We hope that the successful candidate could take up the role in w/c 7th April but recognise this might not be possible for all applicants. 

We welcome and encourage applications from people from all walks of life. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other categories protected by law. 

Would you like to join RBL’s influential Campaigns, Policy and Research team? Would you like to to champion and advocate for the interests of the Armed Forces community?

We are looking for a Policy Officer to join our busy team, specialising in Health and Care policy.

This role will see you working to influence the policy landscape, and develop evidence-based policy positions, on issues concerning the Armed Forces community, with regards to health and wellbeing; social care; and loneliness and social isolation.

Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.

Reporting to the Policy Manager, key responsibilities will include:

- Monitor the policy landscape and upcoming policy development across the health and care portfolio, within central, local, and devolved government
- Track and analyse changes in needs, priorities, and concerns of the armed forces community, support available, and government policy development across the health and care portfolio
- Use qualitative and quantitative research, policy analysis and lived experience to develop robust, evidence-based policy positions and proposals that can deliver better outcomes for the Armed Forces community
- Identify, establish, and maintain an impactful network of key policy stakeholders across the charity sector, national, local, and devolved government
- Work closely and effectively with colleagues in Public Affairs and Campaigns, to ensure RBL continues to be leading partner in facilitating policy change, through influencing policy professionals, parliamentarians, and senior civil servants

Here at RBL, we aim to support our people and their wellbeing, with a package including generous paid holiday allowance and pension scheme contributions, and a range of optional benefits and discounts.

You will be contracted to your home address, and you will perform most of your work remotely there using our collaboration tools to work with colleagues, with occasional travel (incl. for monthly team meetings) to our London Head Office hub.

Should you wish to explore a hybrid London working contract (to include an additional London Supplement to salary), this can be discussed at interview stage.

For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert.

RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.

Interview Date(s):      Week commencing 10th March

Interviews will be held virtually to include a panel interview and a short assessment/presentation, details of which to be shared within interview invitation

We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

THINK EQUAL is a global education initiative with a mission to ensure that Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) becomes a mandatory subject for all children in early years settings globally. SEL is the process through which knowledge, attitudes, values and skills such as emotional intelligence, empathy, self-awareness, self-regulation, social awareness, relationship skills and responsible decision making are developed.

To support governments and educators to achieve this mission, THINK EQUAL has developed a global SEL Programme for 3-6 years-olds. The Programme is constructed around teacher training, and the provision of narrative children’s books, lesson plans and teaching resources, which provide the concrete tools educators need to teach SEL in a low-cost and adaptable format.

The THINK EQUAL Programme has a global presence across six continents (in 30 countries) and has undergone three randomised control trials in contexts as varied as Colombia, Botswana and Australia. There is a growing demand from other countries for the THINK EQUAL Programme and the organisation is now strengthening its team to be able to respond to this demand.

Purpose of the Role

To manage the development, implementation, monitoring and reporting of the Think Equal programmes in UK and Europe. This role has a special focus on representing Think Equal and maintaining strong relationships with local authorities, regional and national government ministries (education and health primarily), and other stakeholders, and managing a region or country team as needed. It also involves strategic planning, reporting on, budgeting and costing of programme implementation, guiding, reviewing, approving and ensuring high quality implementation including: 

• Supporting business development efforts, translations (only if needed), and evaluations. 

• Leading on partnership and government relationships, training plans and the monitoring of programme implementation. The role is one of primary oversight and responsibility for the embedding of Think Equal within the early years education system in the UK and various European countries, and the sustainability of the programme, insofar as possible.

Overall Reporting: CEO 

Line Manager: CEO

Line managing: UK Country Team & Eastern European Manager

Contract: Full time (40 hours per week - these hours are to be worked flexibly, recognising that some weeks and days will require more than others in order to meet Think Equal needs and requirements)

Work Modality: Remote 

Location: Europe – England Preferred 

Salary:  £40,000-45,000 (or equivalent)

Responsibilities

Line Management 

• Provide line management (guidance, strategy, supervision, and support as needed) to the relevant Regional and Country managers, Programme Officers and coordinators. 

• Identify the needs for additional staff to support the implementation on the ground and participate in the corresponding recruitment processes.

• Foster a positive and collaborative work environment, promoting teamwork and effective communication among team members.

Partnerships Management

• Co-lead and support the business development strategy for Europe - with a special emphasis on England - in close coordination with the CEO and the Business Development team.

• Utilise own networks to secure and nurture robust relationships with local authorities (with special focus on the UK) and other stakeholders in line with the organization’s strategy. 

• Proactively approach, present to and enrol national and local authorities for the implementation of the Think Equal programme.

• Ensure high-quality sustainable implementation within Europe, with a special emphasis in the UK.

• Maintain timely reporting and communication mechanisms with donors (in close coordination with the CEO and the Business Development Team) and other stakeholders as agreed in MOAs and as needed.

• Communicate and liaise regularly with relevant stakeholders, representing the organisation when higher-level representation is needed. 

• Coordinate with the communications and business development colleagues at Think Equal to raise the visibility of the programmes.

Programme Development and Implementation

• In line with the organizational strategy, lead and supervise the development of project proposals and programme implementation plans and ensure their correct and effective implementation in cooperation with the country’s teams.

• Ensure the budgeting of, costing, spending and reporting on programmes in alignment with the Think Equal finance policy and donor requirements. 

• Provide regular status updates on the progress of the programme’s rollout in the UK and Europe.

Monitoring and Evaluation

• Support the development and strengthening of Monitoring Evaluation & Learning (MEL) tools and their use by the key stakeholders in order to ensure the sustainability of Think Equal.

• Work collaboratively with the Think Equal MEL manager.

• Lead and supervise monitoring actions that provide useful information to ensure the long-term sustainability of the Think Equal concluded, pipeline and active projects.

Other

• Undertaking any other reasonable support, initiative and or activity as required (e.g., support specific projects as directed by the CEO and other appropriate members of the Senior Leadership Team). 

• Think and operate creatively and with an entrepreneurial mindset about expanding, scaling, and generally ensuring that Think Equal’s mission and strategy are successful.

Education and Experience 

• Degree or equivalent in relevant fields, preferably in project management, business, economics, international affairs or development. (Essential)

• Master Degree in relevant fields, preferably Project Management, Public Administration, Nonprofit Management or Business Administration. (Essential)

• 5+ years of experience needed in programme/project management. (Essential) 

• Proven experience of at least 2+ years in business development within the nonprofit sector (Essential) (BD experience within the education sector, especially in England ideal). 

• Proven experience of at least 2+ years in managing teams or personnel, with a demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and develop staff members. (Essential)

• Experience in administration or similar working environment. (Essential)

• Administration and development in international development organisation/charity. (Desirable)

• Experience of monitoring and evaluating programmes of change. (Desirable)

• Experience of working in fundraising & communications. (Desirable)

Competencies, Knowledge and skills:

• Ensure that at all times you take care of your health and safety and that of others by complying with health and safety obligations, particularly by reporting promptly any defects, risks or potential hazards.

• Comply with the policies and procedures of Think Equal at all times.

• Support the mission and vision of the organisation.

• Maintain confidentiality at all times and ensure compliance with data protection requirements.

• Contribute to close working relationships with all personnel and help to build an open and honest culture that facilitates learning, creativity and excellence.

• Undertake training as necessary in line with the development of the post.

• Understand and respond to the challenges of implementing an international programme of education.

• Carry out as directed, any other duties as required in addition to the above that will be both reasonable and within your capabilities.

• Develop and maintain accurate electronic and paper filing systems. 

• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and a wide range of stakeholders. 

• Computer literacy and excellent communication skills. High proficiency in a range of PC/web applications, including but not limited to: MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, Google Tools, and Monday

• Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.

Other

• Candidates must have access to a safe, quiet, and secure workspace with reliable electricity, internet and cell phone connectivity.

• Some international travel may be required.

• Some work outside standard hours might be required. 

Application Deadline: 

Deadline to Apply - Tuesday 25 February 2025 12:00pm

Do you have experience of delivering quantitative and qualitative research? Then join Shelter as a Research Officer and you could soon be playing a vital role at the heart of our Research team.

About the role

Working closely with a Senior Research Officer, we’ll rely on you to conduct research and analytical projects from initial concept through to completion. You’ll deliver effective research including designing questionnaires, selecting samples, interviewing respondents, interrogating data and writing up findings. Through your research, you’ll work with a multitude of colleagues in our policy, campaigns, media and public affairs teams to develop and carry out analytical projects in support of Shelter’s strategic priorities.

We’ll rely on you to provide advice and consultancy to Shelter colleagues on all aspects of research, and you’ll undertake analysis on a range of government and independent data sources on housing and homelessness. You’ll represent Shelter’s brand by presenting research findings at conferences, seminars and training events and ensure that our research is properly integrated into the work of our organisation. It’s a really exciting time to join our team and we’re happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth and a place where you can be yourself.

About you

To succeed, you’ll need experience of working in a social research field and have strong skills to manage and analyse data. You’ll also need a good understanding of quantitative and qualitative research methods, plus strong written and verbal communication skills. Knowledge of housing and homelessness issues, whether through work or personal experience, would be useful too, although this not as important as your enthusiasm and genuine interest in this important social issue.

Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society.

Benefits 

We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.

Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.

We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.

About the team

The Research Team works across Shelter to develop innovative research, analytics and insight to identify opportunities to influence, drive policy change and inform Shelter’s strategic direction.

The Research Team carries out a range of work to identify the nature and causes of housing and homelessness problems. This includes primary and secondary research, both conducted in-house and commissioned, into Shelter clients and the even greater number of people in housing need, many of which often don’t seek help. We also try to understand and anticipate future trends using analysis of government policy and economic data. All of this is combined to feed our policy influencing, public campaigning and service design and delivery.

Any applications submitted without a cover letter will not be considered.

About Shelter

Home is a human right. It’s our foundation and where we thrive. Yet everyday millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency.

We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything.

We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.

Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist.

Safeguarding statement 

Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.

Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.