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Location: Hybrid working - Part London office-based and part home working. The post holder will work a minimum of one day a week in the office.
Salary: £40,450 per annum
Hours: 35 hours per week
Closing date: Tuesday 29 April 2025 at 10.00am
Interview date (over video): Wednesday 7 May 2025
This is a permanent full-time position.
Please note that we reserve the right to hold interviews earlier so please apply as soon as possible.
Who we are looking for
We’re looking for a strategic and creative Content & Communications Manager to lead the development and delivery of our multi-channel content. You will curate, create, and commission dynamic, multi-channel content that supports our mission to accelerate access to new technologies and treatments, advance research toward cures, and provide trusted resources to support people with T1D.
Collaboration is key. You’ll work closely with people living with T1D, researchers, and advocates to amplify authentic voices and create well-evidenced content that informs and inspires. You'll also manage media relations, securing coverage to raise awareness of T1D and our work.
Experience required
You’ll have previous experience of:
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Using your excellent written and oral communication skills to create engaging content
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Planning content with multiple internal stakeholders from brief to delivery, ensuring a regular feed of content that meets organisational goals
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Managing and motivating a team of content specialists
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Working within a proactive press office, creating media plans, responding to enquiries and stewarding journalists.
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Managing external agencies and freelancers, keeping work within scope and budget
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Using tone of voice and brand guidelines to ensure consistency of content output
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Building trust and good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
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Training others to create audience-focussed content
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Using brand insight, UX, audience segmentation and design processes to deliver integrated multi-channel campaigns to increase engagement
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Using analytical data to examine existing content and inform future content creation
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Telling personal stories in a sensitive, creative and engaging way.
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Flexing language to suit the intended audience
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Developing, coaching and motivating line reports
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Managing team resources, working out the most efficient ways to deliver high-impact content
About Breakthrough T1D
Breakthrough T1D is the world’s leading charitable research funder into type 1 diabetes, improving lives until we find the cure. We are dedicated to our 400,000 strong type 1 community in the UK and work closely with our international affiliates across the world, including the US, Canada and Australia.
You will find a vibrant atmosphere and spirited team at Breakthrough T1D, always striving to make a difference to people living with type 1.
Employee benefits
As an employer we offer:
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Hybrid working arrangements
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Flexible working and will consider compressed hours
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Generous annual leave entitlement – 25 days per year plus bank holidays for full-time staff with leave increasing after three and five years’ service
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Health cash plan that allows you to claim for some treatments such as dental, optical and physiotherapy treatment
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Season ticket and cycle loan
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Pension scheme
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Family-friendly policies – maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave at enhanced rates
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Personalised training to suit your career aspirations and professional development
Breakthrough T1D is an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation or age.
Breakthrough T1D drives breakthroughs towards a world where no one lives with type 1. Until then, it makes everyday life better for the people who fac

Bring your charismatic drive and passion for environmental issues to lead CPRE London towards its vision and manage its strategic direction and delivery. This is a rare opportunity to lead an organisation at the cutting edge of policy regarding green spaces and the environment, housing and planning. You will manage a small but motivated team of staff and dedicated volunteers. We are looking for candidates with the confidence to pitch for new funding, coupled with achievements in lobbying and liaison work across the environmental space.
CPRE London is a leading environmental charity in the capital, an independent charity and the London regional branch (1 of 42) of the national CPRE organisation, ‘The Countryside Charity’.
The focus of our campaigning is to make London a well-planned, greener, climate-resilient and nature rich city, which benefits everyone.
Skills in leadership, communication, negotiation, and project management are needed to run our operations. In addition to leading CPRE London you will run our London-based urban projects with allies in the environmental sector. You will also work closely with a supportive board of trustees.
Currently at the exciting stage of developing the London Tree Ring project, additionally we are involved in many more initiatives such as Healthy Streets Scorecard and GoParks London.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Digital Campaigns Officer
Position Objective:
To implement and support digital campaign advocacy programmes for PETA and other PETA entities, including e-mail marketing programmes and online petitions
Term of Employment:
Full-time
Location:
Hybrid in London or remote (with monthly attendance to the London office)
Reports To:
Digital Campaigns Manager
Salary:
£30,000 - £32,000
Primary Responsibilities and Duties:
- Support the advocacy e-mail programme by writing, building, and/or sending e-mail marketing broadcasts on behalf of PETA and other PETA entities to increase engagement with or awareness of campaigns
- Maintain and regularly update digital campaign action alerts, which may include updating campaign targets, ensuring the accuracy of the text, and writing campaign updates
- Build and publish action alerts or petitions on PETA’s and other PETA entities’ websites
- Analyse and test the success of e-mail engagement
- Track and analyse the success of action alerts
- Launch and analyse the performance of Facebook ads
- Problem solve technical problems related to action alerts and emails
- Assist the digital campaigns manager with e-mail list management, data hygiene, and growth
- Write blogs to raise awareness of PETA’s campaigns and animal rights issues
- Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor
Qualifications:
- Experience in e-mail marketing and marketing automation
- Knowledge of Google Analytics 4 preferred
- Knowledge of Facebook ads preferred
- Knowledge of HTML an advantage but not essential
- Intermediate knowledge of photo editing using Photoshop or Canva
- Experience with e-campaigning tools such as Engaging Networks preferred
- Knowledge of the latest digital marketing trends
- Excellent analytical skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong work ethic with a focus on efficiency, patience, a positive attitude, and innovative ideas
- French and/or Dutch language skills are a strong advantage but not a requirement
- Knowledge of animal rights issues and PETA campaigns
- Adherence to a vegan lifestyle is strongly preferred
- Ability to advocate the organisation’s positions on issues to the public in a professional manner
- Commitment to the objectives of the organisation
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
At MAF International, we are dedicated to supporting the people and communities we serve. We are currently seeking a committed individual to assist in the production of controlled documents and provide essential support to the Quality, Safety & Security (QSS) Services Team and Document Controllers in our programmes.
Responsibilities
QSS System Administration:
- Manage user access, configuration changes, and dashboards on the QSS database.
- Oversee the QSS support ticketing system and track document change requests.
- Assist in producing statistical reports and creating training materials.
QSS Team Support:
- Attend and document minutes for various QSS meetings.
- Support meetings, training events, report production, and stakeholder coordination.
- Assist with risk management reports and performance data analysis.
Document Production & Amendment:
- Format, proofread, and amend controlled company documents.
- Utilise Web Manuals editing software and Confluence for manual and policy updates.
- Facilitate document change processes and issue revisions.
Documentation Management:
- Process change requests using our in-house document control system.
- Update manuals, policies, forms, and notices on the MAF Intranet (SharePoint) and Confluence.
Quality Control:
- Ensure all documents meet MAF standards before publishing.
- Proofread and cross-reference changes across all affected documents.
Support for Programme Document Controllers:
- Provide regular communication and updates.
- Share latest information and updates on procedures.
If you are passionate about making a difference and providing high-quality support in a meaningful way, consider joining MAF International. Together, we can make a lasting impact.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience
Essential
- A good general level of education
- Good communication skills
- Capable of working independently as well as part of a team
- Ability to work cross-culturally
- Experience of formatting documents
- Experience and knowledge of Microsoft Word e.g. applying styles, table design, forms, tracking changes etc.
- Good degree of computer literacy
- Ability to work accurately and at pace.
Desirable
- A -Level standard or equivalent
- Experience of controlling documents preferable
- Experience in setting agendas and minute writing
- Experience of working with databases
- Experience of using a PDF editor
There is an occupational requirement for the job holder of this position to be a committed Christian. The post holder will be expected to lead and take part in prayer and biblical reflection and to be a role model for the organisation in accordance with our Christian beliefs and standards in the work place
To apply, please click on 'apply now' and we will send you further instructions on how to apply through our recruitment portal.
Reports to: Director of Research
Responsible for (personnel): N/A
Start date: June 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter
Based in: Candidates from any location where DMI has a permanent presence (London, Antananarivo, Kampala, Lilongwe, Lusaka, Maputo, Mwanza, and Ouagadougou) are invited to apply. If successful, you will be expected to adhere to the working practices of the DMI office where you are subsequently based. If in the UK, you will be required to attend our London office on Tuesdays and Thursdays. There may be occasional opportunities for international travel.
Type of role: Full time, permanent
Salary: £35,000-45,000 per annum, dependent on experience, plus benefits. Benefits will be aligned with those in place at the DMI office in which the successful applicant is based. All DMI staff receive at least: any statutory pension contribution, 25 days annual leave, and private health insurance – more details can be given at interview.
Application deadline: 23:59 on 22nd April 2025
Date of first round interview: 30th April 2025
About DMI
Development Media International (DMI) delivers media campaigns aimed at changing behaviours, promoting health and saving lives in developing countries. We are the first organisation to scientifically demonstrate that mass media can increase life-saving behaviours (see the results of our RCT that proved our interventions can save thousands of children’s lives, here).
DMI has two priorities: first, to continue to generate ground-breaking research, second, to take our proven strategies to scale, saving as many lives as possible. We work across a range of health issues, including child survival, sexual and reproductive health, nutrition, hygiene, and early childhood development. DMI works in close partnership with leading experts in health, including WHO, UNICEF and LSHTM and has been funded by some of the world’s most prestigious organisations including the Wellcome Trust, FCDO, The Hilton Foundation, the Global Innovation Fund, Unorthodox Philanthropy, and the Mulago Foundation.
We are an innovative organisation, working at the nexus between science and creativity. DMI has demonstrated that knowledge is not only a human right but is also the key to saving lives in a cost-effective way. Our intellectual rigour, enthusiasm, and willingness to learn from both our successes and mistakes, makes us distinct. By working at DMI you will have a genuine, measurable impact on improving lives in low-income countries.
DMI’s HQ is near Kings Cross in London and the organisation has a permanent presence in Burkina Faso, Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania, and Zambia. It also currently works in Mauritania, Uganda and Cote d’Ivoire.
DMI is ranked as one of the most cost-effective non-profit organisations in the world by The Life You Can Save.
Job Description
DMI is looking to recruit a Research Officer/Manager, whereby candidates from any location where DMI has a permanent presence (London, Antananarivo, Kampala, Lilongwe, Lusaka, Maputo, Mwanza, and Ouagadougou) are invited to apply. The salary and title of this role is dependent experience, and DMI will consider outstanding Masters graduates through to post-doctoral level researchers. To succeed, you will need to demonstrate significant research experience and a highly proficient report writing abilities.
More specifically, the Research Officer/Manager role will include the following responsibilities:
1. Designing and managing effective and scientifically robust evaluations (both quantitative and qualitative) for DMI projects.
2. Overseeing, advising, and supporting research teams in DMI’s national offices to conduct routine research activities (for example, focus groups to understand barriers to behaviour change) and other project specific research tasks.
3. Commissioning and managing external agencies (usually based in the country that we are working) to carry out surveys. This includes the competitive selection of an agency, often using a tendering process, liaising with the selected agency and ensuring that their work is of the highest scientific standards.
4. Contributing to writing and publishing reports based on data gathered and methodologies used during DMI projects. This will include articles for peer-reviewed academic journals and wider scientific publications.
5. Providing technical support to project design during the proposal phase, particularly in relation to the design of monitoring and evaluation elements.
6. Keeping abreast of the latest research evidence, theories, and concepts relevant to DMI’s campaign topics, and communicating trends and new ideas across the organisation.
7. Effectively communicating with, providing technical research support, and building the research capacity of colleagues (those with and without a research background) and sub-contractors in the areas of research methods, monitoring, process evaluation, and impact evaluation, analysis, and interpretation.
8. Other tasks as required by DMI.
Person specification
Required knowledge, skills and experience
1. Very strong intellectual ability, as evidenced by a research-focused postgraduate qualification and significant research experience in epidemiology, public health, health economics, social sciences, statistics, biomedical sciences, or an equivalent field. The salary range is broad to reflect that we will consider outstanding Masters graduates through to post-doctoral level researchers.
2. Excellent writing skills (in English), likely proven both by a publication record, and by an ability to communicate complex technical ideas to non-specialist audiences, both internally and externally.
3. Practical experience with, and good working knowledge of, statistical analysis software programmes, such as Stata, SPSS, R, or SAS, and strong general IT skills including questionnaire design, database development, and working with complex spreadsheets.
4. An inquisitive and open-minded approach, evidenced by knowledge and understanding of a broad range of research topics and a willingness to learn about new themes, approaches, and techniques when required.
5. Self-motivated with a high capacity for work, shown by the ability to cope with multiple concurrent professional priorities and tight deadlines. This will require strong organisational and time management skills but also the flexibility to understand the pressures, uncertainties, and difficulties of working in an international development context.
6. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Willingness and ability to take the initiative not only in identifying problems but also in suggesting and implementing solutions.
7. The ability to understand different cultural contexts, especially those in sub-Saharan Africa.
Desirable knowledge, skills and experience
1. Language ability in French, Portuguese, or Swahili. Fluency in other languages spoken in DMI’s countries of operation is also desirable.
2. Practical experience of designing, monitoring, and evaluating programmes, preferably with some research experience in developing countries, and meeting the monitoring and evaluation requirements of global funders. Experience of data collection using PDAs/mobile phones/tablets would be useful.
3. Experience of working with geographically displaced colleagues (ideally in different countries).
DMI is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
DMI operates a zero-tolerance policy on sexual exploitation and abuse and is committed to the protection and safeguarding of vulnerable individuals. Where appropriate, successful candidates will undergo background and reference checks. All DMI employees will be required to self-declare prior issues of sexual or other misconduct, termination of past employment, criminal records, and concerns registered with government authorities regarding contact with children.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: Working from home with meetings in West and North Yorkshire.
Contract type: Fixed term contract until 30 September 2026 (with likelihood of extension), c/o Community Forest Trust (a registered Charitable Trust)
Hours: Full time, 36 hours per week (Part time option available)
The White Rose Forest (WRF) is the Community Forest for North and West Yorkshire and was voted Community Forest of the Year in 2024, in recognition of our leading role within the England’s Community Forests network. At our heart we are a partnership, working closely with local, regional and national Government, as well as our National Parks, local businesses, landowners and community organisations in Yorkshire to plant trees where they are needed the most. All our projects are designed to benefit nature recovery and our communities.
2025 is an important year for the WRF as we set out our ambitious plans and targets for woodland establishment and management in North and West Yorkshire over the next 25 years and publish our new 5-year Action Plan. To help us deliver these plans, we are recruiting for a talented Development Manager to join our WRF core team. The White Rose Forest Development Manager is a new role that will be responsible for the development and delivery of a new fundraising function and strategy for the White Rose Forest, with support from the White Rose Forest Programme Director, the wider White Rose Forest team, partners and other stakeholders.
We are looking for a confident and experienced fundraiser who can draw on their previous record of success in a similar role to build relationships with a range of potential funders and secure the best opportunities to grow our non-Government project and unrestricted income. From setting up a charitable function for the White Rose Forest to developing our fundraising strategy, you will have the exciting opportunity to shape this new role. You will also be able to call on the expertise and experience within the Community Forest Trust and our England’s Community Forests network to support your work.
The Development Manager will be employed through the Community Forest Trust on behalf of the White Rose Forest and will work as part of the WRF core team. The post holder will have access to all systems available to the wider team, and training opportunities as required.
The Development Manager, as with all members of the central WRF team, will work from home without an office base. However, there is the requirement to attend monthly meetings in locations spread across North and West Yorkshire and at other times as required by the needs of the organisation. You well therefore require the ability to travel independently to such locations.
Please read the full job specification before applying. To apply please submit a covering letter detailing how your experience meets the role requirements, why you are interested in this position and enclose a CV. The closing date for applications is Sunday 27th April 2025 with interviews taking place during the w/c 6th May.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applicants from all sections of the community.
For more information about the White Rose Forest please visit or website.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Reports to: Head of Publishing
Salary range: £38,251 – £44,000 pro-rata (£29,143.62 - £33,523.81 actual per annum)
Location: London – EC4Y 8EE (Hybrid)
Contract: Fixed term until 31st August 2026
Working pattern: Part time - 24 hours per week
Job Purpose
As Project Manager for the BSR registers you will ensure the continued success of BSR’s biologics and biosimilars registers and support BSR’s Registers and Research Committee. This role requires someone who is highly organised with a keen eye for detail, strong financial and commercial acumen, and the ability to develop relationships with stakeholders from across a range of different sectors.
About the BSR registers: The BSR registers are a vital source of rheumatology data, which we encourage the rheumatology community to access and analyse for research purposes. BSR’s three active patient registers covering rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis and juvenile idiopathic arthritis are open for recruitment. Our ankylosing spondylitis register, although closed for recruitment, is available to access for academic research and is contributing data to research questions coming out of the EuroSpA research collaboration.
Main Responsibilities
Management of the BSR registers
- Hold overall responsibility for management of the BSR registers including all legal, contractual and financial matters
- Work with BSR’s delivery partners and registers funders to ensure that contracts, protocols and other agreements are implemented, upheld and administered effectively
- With support from the Head of Publishing and Director of Practice and Quality, negotiate, agree and manage contractual agreements with partners and funders
- Proactively and diplomatically manage contractual and legal risks and issues as they arise
- Ensure the rights and obligations of the BSR (including intellectual property rights and patients’ data protection rights) are upheld and met
- Monitor emerging issues and changes to policy and regulatory frameworks that impact BSR registers, ensuring that colleagues and partners receive timely updates and that BSR responds promptly, ethically, and transparently
Relationship Management and Communications
- Develop and maintain strong and productive relationships with BSR’s delivery partners and funders
- Support the delivery partners to maximise recruitment to the BSR registers
- Oversee and facilitate communications about the registers between BSR, partners, funders and stakeholders
- Develop relationships with relevant stakeholders, including regulatory and oversight bodies
- Collaborate with BSR’s communications team to drive registers awareness and engagement and develop content for social media, website and member communications
- Collaborate with other BSR teams to ensure joined up working, share good practice and evidence
Management of BSR’s Registers and Research Committee
- Provide secretariat to the BSR Registers and Research Committee through organising three meetings per year, preparing agendas and papers, note and minute taking and managing the committee membership, working closely with BSR’s membership team
- Support the Committee to develop and deliver its workplan
Person Specification
- Experience in a programme or project management role
- Knowledge of the health care and/or life sciences sectors
- Strong commercial acumen, with experience of contract and supplier management
- Budget management and financial reporting skills
- Experience of managing complex stakeholder relationships, including partnerships
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to work under pressure to deliver multiple projects with conflicting deadlines
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate, present and build relationships
- Able to understand and interpret academic research for non-academic audiences
Benefits of working at BSR
We offer a wide range of benefits, most of which start from day one of joining us. Our benefits fall into four main areas: Wellbeing, Time- based, Learning and development, and Financial. Just some of them include:
Wellbeing:
- Free period products in our office
- Free flu vaccinations
- Mental Health First Aiders
- BUPA healthcare scheme- we offer a cash plan, which you can add children or partners to
- Employee Assistance Programme. This is a free, confidential counselling service to all staff, as well as a general advice service provided by BUPA
- WeCare offers access to a 24/7 virtual GP, as well as a mental health support service, a get fit programme and an online portal with lots of helpful resources
- Our enhanced sick pay offer is:
- Up to two years’ service: 4 weeks full pay and 4 weeks half pay
- After two years’ service: 12 weeks full pay and 12 weeks half pay
- We work in a social environment with a range of activities, both virtual and in person, run by our Social Squad. This includes an organisation- wide volunteering day.
Time-based:
- We offer 30 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays (pro-rata for part time employees)
- All staff can request sabbaticals at any point, which are considered on a case-by-case basis
- We also offer an extra day for moving house
- Bank holiday swaps- you can swap a bank holiday day for another day’s leave (entitlement remains 1:1 days)
Learning and development
We will help you develop your career by supporting your personal development and encouraging internal progression. This includes recognising individuals’ achievements through our internal staff awards. We offer a huge range of learning opportunities, both in-house and externally. This includes a thorough induction programme when you join us, as well as development opportunities aimed at line managers, and wellbeing-based learning sessions. And if professional membership is a required part of your role, we’ll cover the cost of that.
Financial:
- We offer a performance related pay incentive scheme
- Income protection scheme
- You’ll be enrolled on our pensions scheme with Aegon (via Second Sight). Our current pension match is 5% employer contribution if you contribute 4% (9% contribution in total).
- Our life assurance policy pays three times your basic salary
- Interest free season ticket loans
- Ride-to-work scheme
- Interest-free loan scheme
- We also provide generous enhancements within our parental and family leave policies.
- Our maternity/shared parental/adoption offer is 6 weeks at full pay, 33 weeks at half pay, followed by 13 weeks at the statutory rate.
- Our paternity leave offer is 6 weeks at full pay.
To champion the specialty, influencing change and building a thriving community of best practice.
Social Media & Website Officer
Charity
Temporary, 6 months
36 hours per week
Remote
£25.95 per hour, plus £3.13 holiday pay per hour
Interviews, online, 17th & 23rd April
Start: 1st May 2025
Working closely with the Communications Lead and the Director Partnerships & Communications, the Social Media & Website Officer will lead the development and execution of the charity's social media and website content in line with the charity's freshly implemented communications strategy, with the ability to propose new ideas and insights.
Responsibilities:
- Create, schedule, post and curate content tailored for the website and various social media accounts
- Develop interesting and relevant content, including writing posts and articles, producing short video clips and visual assets, and other forms of multimedia
- Plan and execute (social media) campaigns in support of the goals laid out in the communications strategy
- Actively engage with the charity's existing online communities, and build new ones, by taking part in discussions, and answering comments etc
- Maintain and update the website
- Update and manage system, processes and tools for the website and social media of the charity
- Develop and implement platform specific strategies in line with their communications strategy
- Update and maintain content calendars
- Define key performance indicators for the website and social media accounts
- Monitor, analyse, and interpret social media and web metrics to inform strategies
- Assess and report on the success of campaigns and develop ways to improve campaigns
- Conduct research to understand audience preferences, behaviors and needs
- Develop guidelines (including for social media crisis communication), provide support and deliver training to colleagues on social media and community management
- Actively research and follow the latest social media and digital trends, technologies, and tools to innovate and improve the charity's online engagement strategies
- Collaborate closely with other members of the communications team, internal and external stakeholders, and vendors and suppliers, to ensure consistent messaging and alignment of digital engagement efforts in support of organisational goals
You will bring:
- Proven experience in public relations, communication, media relations, journalism, social media, marketing and/or publishing and strong experience in managing social media channels, including experience in content creation, online marketing, and campaigning, working with KPI's, analysing and reporting metrics, in non-profit environment
- Experience designing, maintaining, and monitoring websites, working with content management systems and Search Engine Optimisation
- Recent knowledge of online communications, digital marketing, outreach, community building and fundraising, tracking, optimisation and other new development such as Google Analytics
- Up-to-date knowledge of trends in social media and insight into possible challenges and opportunities
- Proven experience in designing, planning, delivering and assessing social media campaigns in a professional context
- Experience of web content management system, such as Wordpress.
- Proven experience in managing social media platforms, in particular Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X
- Proven experience of the design and production of assets for website and social media channels, including graphics and short video clips. Proven skills in graphic design software (such as Adobe Creative Suite).
- Proficiency in engaging, animating, and stewarding online communities and understanding of the challenges involved
- Excellent writing, editing and proof-reading skills
- Demonstrable experience of transforming complex information into easy-to-grasp content adapted to different channels
- Sensitivity and appreciation for diverse viewpoints and different communication styles in a politically and culturally diverse environment
- Problem-solving, project management skills; ability to meet deadlines and motivate others to do the same
Please send your CV as soon as possible to learn more about this role.
Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.
Role description:
We are seeking a creative and proactive Digital Marketing and Content Officer to lead on developing and delivering engaging digital content across Southampton Hospitals Charity’s online channels with the goal of building an engaged supporter and donor community.
You will be responsible for growing our digital presence through compelling storytelling, high-quality social media content, and effective digital engagement strategies. Working closely with the Campaigns and Marketing Manager and Communications & Publications Officer, you will play a key role in gathering, creating, and sharing impactful stories from across the hospitals, ensuring our supporters, donors, and the wider community remain connected to our work.
Main Responsibilities:
Content creation & digital engagement
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Work with the Campaigns & Marketing Manager to create and implement a digital marketing strategy with the aim of increasing our contactable audience and improving engagement across our digital channels.
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Plan, create, and publish high-quality content across all digital channels, including social media, website, and email marketing.
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Build relationships across the Charity and Hospitals, proactively gathering stories, case studies, and visual content.
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Develop engaging social media campaigns, ensuring content is tailored to different audiences and platforms.
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Manage paid digital advertising (Facebook ads, Google ads) to increase engagement and fundraising outcomes.
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Capture and edit video and photography content for digital storytelling.
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Ensure all content is accessible, inclusive, and aligned with brand guidelines.
Social media & website management
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Oversee the charity’s social media presence, responding to comments, messages, and engaging with supporters.
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Analyse performance metrics, using insights to refine content strategies.
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Regularly update website content, ensuring it is engaging and relevant.
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Implement SEO best practices to optimise web content.
Supporter engagement & digital growth
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Work with fundraising teams to develop and deliver digital supporter journeys.
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Identify opportunities for supporter-led content.
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Work closely with the Communications & Publications Officer to ensure digital content supports broader comms objectives.
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Provide training and guidance to colleagues on best practices for digital content creation and engagement.
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Where needed, help manage Communications & Publications Officer responsibilities during periods of annual leave.
Person Specification:
Knowledge and experience
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Experience managing social media channels for an organisation, including content creation and analytics.
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Experience (or interest in) working within the Charity Sector and an understanding of the principles of the donor pipeline and donor/supporter engagement.
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Experience creating and editing multimedia content (video, photography, graphics).
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Strong copywriting skills for digital platforms, with the ability to adapt tone for different audiences.
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Knowledge of SEO, social media algorithms, and best practices.
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Experience using content management systems (WordPress).
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Familiarity with digital advertising and email marketing platforms (Mailchimp).
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Experience using data analytics tools (Google Analytics, Meta Insights).
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Experience using CRM or supporter databases (Beacon preferred).
Skills, abilities, and behaviours
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Creative thinker with a strong visual storytelling ability.
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Experience of using Canva and/or Adobe Suite.
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Ability to work to brand guidelines, producing aesthetically pleasing collateral and marketing materials.
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Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple projects.
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Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
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Proactive and outgoing, with a willingness to seek out stories and content opportunities.
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Adaptability to work in a fast-paced environment.
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Ability to translate complex information into accessible and engaging content.
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Attention to detail, ensuring high-quality and consistent content.
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A self-starter who can work independently and as part of a team.
We are a leading healthcare charity dedicated to enhancing patient care and experience at University Hospital Southampton
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
MANAGER (HEALTH SYSTEMS INSIGHT)
Salary: £48,000 - £53,000 per annum
Reports to: Senior Manager (Health Systems Insight)
Department: Policy, Information and Communications
Location: Homebased, with moderate national travel, and overnight stays. Requests to be based in Stratford will be considered.
Employment type: Permanent
Working hours: 35 hours per week but open to flexible working requests including 9-day fortnight. We would consider requests for 0.8 FTE plus.
Closing date: Sunday 13 April 2025, 23:55
Interview date: Friday 9 May 2025
Please note: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship.
At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.
We are professionals with purpose, beating cancer every day. But we need to go much further and much faster. That's why we we're looking for someone talented, someone determined, someone like you.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Manager to join us in the insights function of our Health Systems Engagement (HSE) team to lead work on health systems topics including a focus on primary care. We need your expertise in using a variety of techniques to generate and communicate insight about how health systems operate to deliver cancer prevention, diagnosis and treatment. This will include maintaining up-to-date knowledge of issues relevant to primary care across the four UK nations such as workforce, finance, and policy changes drawing on direct engagement with health systems as well as familiarity with the published evidence base on key health systems topics. Whilst your focus will primarily be on health systems in England, you will also maintain a working knowledge of specified topics in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, as well as helping CRUK keep abreast of the evidence about 'what works' in health systems more generally.
Further to this, you'll be the relationship manager for a number of key health systems stakeholders within a designated region where you will be an external representative of CRUK.
We welcome applicants from a broad range of backgrounds. This role might particularly suit those with a background in health policy analysis or development, health systems research, or those who have knowledge of relevant topics drawn from experience working with or in health systems. Experience of primary care policy or working in primary care is desirable but not essential for the role.
What will I be doing?
Using a variety of techniques to maintain accurate and up-to-date insight into health systems topics, including reviewing published evidence and grey literature
Engaging with stakeholders at all levels of the health system in order to disseminate insight effectively, such as supporting communities of practice, speaking at events, or producing written outputs
Building and maintaining productive internal relationships to optimise approaches and to employ a proportionate level of methodological rigour
Working in close collaboration with other CRUK colleagues in the relevant nation(s) to ensure appropriate sharing of insight and co-ordinated engagement with external and internal stakeholders
Ensuring that insights generated are shared within CRUK in such a way as to inform CRUK's priority setting, engagement activities and policy development through chairing our Primary Care Knowledge Group
Working with the Head of Health Systems Engagement to ensure a well-developed contribution to the departmental-wide strategy and operating model
Contributing to scoping activities to support the identification of priorities within the HSE strategy and development of new health systems products and programmes
Maintaining an excellent level of knowledge about health systems policy and its application in practice, building on active relationships and engagement with clinicians and system leaders at all levels of the health system.
What skills are you looking for?
Substantial experience working with published evidence and grey literature and using primary knowledge generation methodologies to develop insight
Deep knowledge of one or more of the health systems in the UK, including an understanding of key stakeholder groups and of how cancer services/pathways are planned, funded and delivered in practice
Specific knowledge of primary care policy and practice would be desirable
Ability to rapidly appraise, assimilate and distil key messages from information from a range of sources
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex information clearly and appropriately for the audience
Demonstrates excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills, with the ability to quickly build strong networks and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders
Project development and delivery skills
Strong planning and organisational skills and ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple priorities, many with fixed deadlines.
What will I gain?
Each and every one of our employees contributes to our progress and is supporting our work to beat cancer. We think that's impressive.
In return, we make sure you are supported by a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools, policies and processes to enable you to do your job well.
Our benefits package includes a substantial retirement plan, a generous and flexible leave allowance, discounts on anything from travel to technology, gym membership, and much more.
We don't forget people have lives outside of work too and so we actively encourage a flexible working culture.
Our work - from funding cutting-edge research to developing public policy - will change the world. It's exciting to be part of our team.
How do I apply?
We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to complete the work history and supplementary question sections of the online application form for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly and objectively.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Team Leader to join the Humberside Affected by Crime (ABC) team, working 37.5 hours a week.
Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it?
Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care?
If yes, then we'd love to hear from you…
What we offer:
At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:
- Flexible working options including hybrid working
- 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
- An extra day off for your birthday & options to buy or sell annual leave
- Pension with 5% employer contribution
- Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
- High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment & leisure discounts
- Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
- Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
- Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes
- Cycle to work scheme & season ticket loans
- Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression
About the role:
This role covers Humberside and is a hybrid role allowing some home based working along with office working in our Hull office at HU9 1ND
As a Team Leader you will:
* Manage a team of Caseworkers and a Senior Triage and Early Interventions Officer including those working with specialisms such as children and young people, Antisocial Behaviour and Stalking
* Allocate cases to a team of Caseworkers and supporting and managing the Caseworkers to optimise their casework
* Hold your own small caseload where required
* Liaise with other agencies including the police and other criminal justice system agencies to encourage partnership working and to be the voice for the victim
* Attend meetings, scrutiny panels and forums to raise awareness and challenge agencies where required
You will need:
* Experience of building partnerships and working with other agencies
* Experience of working within a supportive environment and preferably within the voluntary sector and with the criminal justice system
* Experience of managing and supporting a team
* Experience of working with sensitive information, within a confidential arena and within a safeguarding context
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
About Us:
Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work 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 VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.
Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and vol
unteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.
Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.
As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide 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 our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.
How to apply:
To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.
We look forward to hearing from you.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.
If you have already registered & started an application, then we will contact you to advise of the amended closing date wherever possible.
Summary
The Church of England Foundation for Educational Leadership was set up in 2017 with the mission to 'develop inspirational leaders who are called, connected, committed to deliver the Church of England vision for education'. Since then, it has operated a wide range of leadership development programmes, networks, research, conference and events, and published a range of key leadership resources to equip school leaders at every level to put their vision into practice.
Part of this provision has been as a very successful national provider of NPQ programmes. Beginning in 2017 with the delivery of NPQs for Headteachers, our suite of programmes has now expanded to include programmes for Specialist Teachers, Senior Leaders and also Executive Leaders. More recently, a partnership between the Church of England and the Catholic Education Service is also enabling programmes to be delivered more widely as together our school provision represents around 34% of the sector.
You will be supporting the Learning Specialist's work across a range of digital systems, although primarily the Blackboard LMS. The role will focus on ensuring our NPQ participants and participants on other programmes have the best possible experience when using the LMS by providing technical support and administration. This will also include responsibility for responding to queries from delivery partners and participants about Blackboard. Where necessary, this will also require working across other systems, including the Salesforce CRM, and supporting with live teaching sessions on Zoom, Teams or other platforms.
- This is a fixed-term contract until 31st December 2025
- Whilst this is a remote role, the post-holder will need to travel for the following reasons:
- Education Office Team Days (3 per year)
- Education Office Residential (2 days, including 1 overnight stay in the autumn)
- NPQ Team Days (approx 3 per year)
To be successful in this role, you will need to have:
- Knowledge of Learning Management Systems and their administration
- Experience of adapting curriculum content (using multimedia, creativity and knowledge of instructional design etc.) for an LMS or live training sessions based off existing material
- Customer service approach and ability to triage varying technical issues; ensuring prompt responses
- A salary of £34,801 per annum, plus age-related pension contributions between 8-15% of salary. We will also match any pension contributions you make up to an additional 3% of your salary.
- 25 days annual leave (increasing to 30 days within 5 years) plus eight bank holidays and three additional days (pro-rated if working part-time).
- We welcome all flexible working arrangement requests. This is looked at in a case-by-case scenario and if this fits within the department's needs. We try to be as flexible as we can in your work pattern to support you with other commitments, and to give a good work-life balance.
- We offer many services and initiatives under our Family Friendly Programme, some of these include enhanced Maternity Leave initiative, Adoption Leave, Paternity Leave, & Shared Parental Leave. Structured induction programme and access to a range of development opportunities including apprenticeships.
- Automatic enrolment and access to Medicash (one of the UK's leading health cash plan providers), providing you with many services including reimbursements of routine dental treatment, optical, specialist consultations, and therapy treatments. Unlimited access to virtual GP & Private prescription service and health & Stress related helplines.
- Access to Occupational Health, and an Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to the Department of Education Restaurant and Westminster Abbey with a plus-one guest.
- Apply for eligibility for an Eyecare voucher.
- Opportunity to join the Civil Service Sports & Social Club, and get involved in a range of staff networks, groups and societies.
We have an exciting new opportunity for an External Trainer to join the team in Thames Valley working 37.5 hours a week. This is a hybrid role; there is a requirement for regular travel throughout the whole Thames Valley area.
Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it?
Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care?
If yes, then we'd love to hear from you…
What we offer:
At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:
- Flexible working options including hybrid working
- 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
- An extra day off for your birthday & options to buy or sell annual leave
- Pension with 5% employer contribution
- Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
- High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment & leisure discounts
- Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
- Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
- Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes
- Cycle to work scheme & season ticket loans
- Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression
As Training Officer, you will:
Be responsible for planning and delivering training and awareness-raising activities in relation to victims of crime in the Thames Valley.
You will deliver these to a range of audiences including Thames Valley Police, Criminal Justice agencies, educational facilities, community groups, and other statutory agencies and third sector organisations. Each training session will be tailored to your audience and some examples of training topics you will be focusing on are:
- Victim awareness (barriers to support, information on the Victims Code, promoting empathy and sensitivity etc.).
- Sexual Violence awareness
- Modern Slavery and Exploitation
The training will be delivered under the Thames Valley Victims First brand and you will spread awareness of how support can be accessed and what is available through your sessions.
You will lead on developing this new content for training in collaboration with the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Thames Valley. You will be consulting with stakeholders on their training needs and mapping emerging areas where further input is required. As part of the role, you will be responsible for developing the range of training programmes and keeping training materials up to date. You will maximise the use of social media accounts for training and will attend events and presentations to engage the local community and increase their knowledge on support for victims of crime. You will also work alongside both the RJ facilitator and volunteers in this area.
You will need to be able to work flexibly to accommodate the training requirements as well as experience of delivering presentations and structured training programmes and talks to a range of audiences. You will need to be IT literate and be effective with your communication.
This role involves regular travel and due to the location, a driving license and access to a vehicle is considered an essential requirement. If you are unable to drive because of a disability please indicate this in your application in your personal statement so we can explore the feasibility of alternative arrangements. Travel will be required regularly across the Thames Valley in order to facilitate training development and delivery. We would ask that you reside within the Thames Valley region (Oxfordshire, Berkshire and Buckinghamshire).
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
About Us:
Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work 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 VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.
Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.
Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.
As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide 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 our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.
How to apply:
To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.
We look forward to hearing from you.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.
If you have already registered & started an application, then we will contact you to advise of the amended closing date wherever possible.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
This organisation is using Anonymous Recruitment to reduce bias in the first stages of the hiring process. Submit your application as normal and our system will anonymise it for you. Your personal information will be hidden until the recruiter contacts you.
Background
The Royal Meteorological Society (RMetS) is offering a unique opportunity for a highly motivated PhD student or postdoctoral researcher to engage with the RMetS’s Science Engagement activities and work with our team under a 2-year part-time Fellowship programme. Applicants are welcome from a variety of meteorological backgrounds, however this position will have a focus on the insurance sector.
The overarching purpose of the part-time Fellowship programme is to support the RMetS to deliver some of its strategic objectives through interdisciplinary activities and the communication of the science to a broad audience. Ongoing priorities for the Society include building engagement with the insurance and energy sectors, and improving support for youth and early career individuals who are considering, or currently working in, a career related to weather and climate.
Our part-time Fellowship programme is embedded across the Society, with the potential to influence ongoing activities and deliver new initiatives in events, partnerships and publishing, whilst supporting growth in membership and accreditation.
The RMetS is the UK’s Professional and Learned Society for weather and climate and its mission is to advance the understanding of weather and climate and its application for the benefit of all. The RMetS plays a key role as the custodian of both the science and the profession of meteorology in the UK and has an important role to play internationally as one of the world’s largest meteorological societies.
Role
To help steer and build the Society’s engagement with the insurance sector, an RMetS Insurance Special Interest Group (SIG) was formed in 2022. The Insurance SIG aims to sustain, encourage and progress engagement between meteorology and the insurance sectors, with expert members from both academia and industry.
The insurance Science Engagement Fellow has a key role in managing, developing and promoting the RMetS Insurance SIG and its deliverables to build the Society’s engagement with the insurance sector.
This exciting role enables the successful applicant to engage with non-academic stakeholders to build multidisciplinary partnerships, develop engagement skills and experiences, enhance their profile with stakeholders and leading academics, and grow their research impact.
The position will work closely with the Science Engagement Committee, Science Engagement Manager and the other part-time Science Engagement Fellow on sector engagement initiatives, as well as other activities that are part of the RMetS’ Science Engagement Strategy.
Responsibilities
- Provide expertise and guidance to the Society on the UK insurance sector in relation to weather and climate. Identify the sector’s needs and how best RMetS can provide support now and in the future.
- Project manage and develop the RMetS Insurance SIG and its deliverables. This could involve producing and commissioning content such as blog posts, events, briefing papers and peer-reviewed journal content, for specialists and non-specialists, with guidance from SIG members.
- Proactively represent and promote the RMetS and the Insurance SIG at sector relevant events and meetings, whilst identifying new opportunities.
- Lead on programme development for the Insurance SIG’s annual autumn webinar , and the joint insurance/energy event with the RMetS Energy SIG in 2026.
- Support the RMetS partnerships team with new partnership opportunities within the insurance sector.
- Support the delivery of other science engagement activities within the Society’s Science Engagement Strategy, such as events, career resources and briefing papers.
- Work with and support the other part-time Science Engagement Fellows, including the Fellow responsible for the RMetS Energy SIG.
Essential criteria you will need to demonstrate
The successful candidate will have:
- A good knowledge of the science of weather and climate, and its applications to the insurance sector, as well as a passion for the subject;
- Knowledge of the UK’s insurance sector and the role of key stakeholders;
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and experience of meeting and working with people from a range of backgrounds and disciplines;
- Ability to communicate complex concepts in a way that is appropriate to the target audience;
- Confidence to represent the Insurance SIG at external meetings and events;
- Well-developed organisational skills and the ability to establish and manage simultaneous projects;
- Ability to prioritise own workload as not continuously supervised;
- Ability to use standard software packages (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint);
- All applicants are required to demonstrate the right to work in the UK.
Part-time Fellowship funding: £8,000 - £9,000 per annum, part-time (approx. 8 hours per week).
Application: To apply, please click the link and apply through CharityJobs, with a full CV and cover letter demonstrating your knowledge of and experience with the insurance sector, how your skills align with the role, and your rationale for applying.
Closing Date: The deadline for applications is 18 April 2025, however, we will be reviewing applications as they are submitted. Interviews will take place during the last two weeks of April.
Start date: June 2025.
Duration: Ideally 24 months, but a shorter duration would be considered.
Location: This will be a remote working role, with opportunities to visit Society headquarters and attend relevant RMetS events.
Support: The role will be supervised by the RMetS Science Engagement Manager. Expenses will be reimbursed in line with the RMetS’s Expenses Policy.
The Royal Meteorological Society values diversity of background and perspective and is committed to treating all people equally and with respect irrespective of their age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
We are particularly committed to the employment and career development of disabled people. As part of this commitment, we operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role they have applied for and we will proactively consider all reasonable adjustments to facilitate employment with us. If you wish to apply under this scheme, please indicate this in your covering letter.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
This organisation is using Anonymous Recruitment to reduce bias in the first stages of the hiring process. Submit your application as normal and our system will anonymise it for you. Your personal information will be hidden until the recruiter contacts you.
Background
The Royal Meteorological Society (RMetS) is offering a unique opportunity for a highly motivated PhD student or postdoctoral researcher to engage with the RMetS' Science Engagement activities and work with our team under a 2-year part-time Fellowship programme. Applicants are welcome from a variety of meteorological backgrounds, however this position will have a focus on the energy sector.
The overarching purpose of the part-time Fellowship programme is to support the RMetS to deliver some of its strategic objectives through interdisciplinary activities and the communication of the science to a broad audience. Ongoing priorities for the Society include building engagement with the energy and insurance sectors, and improving support for youth and early career individuals who are considering, or currently working in, a career related to weather and climate.
Our part-time Fellowship programme is embedded across the Society, with the potential to influence ongoing activities and deliver new initiatives in events, partnerships and publishing, whilst supporting growth in membership and accreditation.
The RMetS is the UK’s Professional and Learned Society for weather and climate and its mission is to advance the understanding of weather and climate and its application for the benefit of all. The RMetS plays a key role as the custodian of both the science and the profession of meteorology in the UK and has an important role to play internationally as one of the world’s largest meteorological societies.
Role
To help steer and build the Society’s engagement with the energy sector, an RMetS Energy Special Interest Group (SIG) was formed in 2022. The Energy SIG aims to sustain, encourage and progress engagement between meteorology and the energy sector, with expert members from academia, industry and regulators.
The energy Science Engagement Fellow has a key role in managing, developing and promoting the RMetS Energy SIG and its deliverables to build the Society’s engagement with the energy sector.
This exciting role enables the successful applicant to engage with non-academic stakeholders to build multidisciplinary partnerships, develop engagement skills and experiences, enhance their profile with stakeholders and leading academics, and grow their research impact.
The position will work closely with the Science Engagement Committee, Science Engagement Manager and the other part-time Science Engagement Fellow on sector engagement initiatives, as well as other activities that are part of the RMetS’ Science Engagement Strategy.
Responsibilities
- Provide expertise and guidance to the Society on the UK energy sector in relation to weather and climate. Identify the sector’s needs and how best RMetS can provide support now and in the future.
- Project manage and develop the RMetS Energy SIG and its deliverables. This could involve producing and commissioning content such as blog posts, events, briefing papers and peer-reviewed journal content, for specialists and non-specialists, with guidance from SIG members.
- Project manage and author the annual ‘RMetS State of the Climate for the UK Energy Sector’ report, working with any sponsors to deliver agreed outcomes over the next year.
- Proactively represent and promote the RMetS and the Energy SIG at sector relevant events and meetings, whilst identifying new opportunities.
- Lead on programme development for the Energy SIG’s annual seasonal forecasting webinar in Autumn , and the joint energy/insurance event with the RMetS Insurance SIG in 2026.
- Support the RMetS partnerships team with ongoing and new partnership opportunities within the energy sector.
- Support the delivery of other science engagement activities within the Society’s Science Engagement Strategy, such as events, career resources and briefing papers.
- Work with and support as required the other part-time Science Engagement Fellows, including the Fellow responsible for the RMetS Insurance SIG.
Essential criteria you will need to demonstrate
The successful candidate will have:
- A good knowledge of the science of weather and climate, and its applications to the energy sector, as well as a passion for the subject;
- Knowledge of the UK’s energy sector and the role of key stakeholders;
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and experience of meeting and working with people from a range of backgrounds and disciplines;
- Ability to communicate complex concepts in a way that is appropriate to the target audience;
- Confidence to represent the Energy SIG at external meetings and events;
- Well-developed organisational skills and the ability to establish and manage simultaneous projects;
- Ability to prioritise own workload as not continuously supervised;
- Ability to use standard software packages (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint);
- All applicants are required to demonstrate the right to work in the UK.
Part-time Fellowship funding: £8,000 - £9,000 per annum, part-time (approx. 8 hours per week).
Application: To apply, please click the link and apply through CharityJobs, with a full CV and cover letter demonstrating your knowledge of and experience with the energy sector, how your skills align with the role, and your rationale for applying.
Closing Date: The deadline for applications is 18 April 2025, however, we will be reviewing applications as they are submitted. Interviews will take place during the last two weeks of April.
Start date: June 2025.
Duration: Ideally 24 months, but a shorter duration would be considered.
Location: This will be a remote working role, with opportunities to visit Society headquarters and attend relevant RMetS events.
Support: The role will be supervised by the RMetS Science Engagement Manager. Expenses will be reimbursed in line with the RMetS’s Expenses Policy.
The Royal Meteorological Society values diversity of background and perspective and is committed to treating all people equally and with respect irrespective of their age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
We are particularly committed to the employment and career development of disabled people. As part of this commitment, we operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role they have applied for and we will proactively consider all reasonable adjustments to facilitate employment with us. If you wish to apply under this scheme, please indicate this in your covering letter.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.