Social Media Manager Jobs

Big Leaf Foundation is now entering its sixth year and we are looking to the future. To ensure we can continue to fulfil our objectives we want to engage more people in our work and make our collective ‘voice’ louder through increased awareness of the issues and how people can help. Our Communications & Campaigns Coordinator leads our communications and supporter engagement work including developing and implementing our communications strategy.

We’re determined to put user-voice at the heart of what we do and to provide a more hopeful and human-centred narrative around asylum. Our Communications Coordinator will lead this work, building case studies and supporting our young people to share their stories through our new Youth Ambassadors programme. We also want to build links with other organisations that campaign to improve the rights of displaced young people and/or ensure existing legal rights are upheld – exploring how Big Leaf can best support and add value to these campaigns.

Why join us?

Since 1932 the Association of Anaesthetists has worked to promote safety in anaesthesia and to help patients through education, training, research, and supporting the wellbeing of our doctors in the UK and Ireland. Today we represent over 10,000 members and provide an influential voice in health policy through active advocacy and campaigns work.

As an employer, we offer an excellent benefits package, beautiful surroundings in which to work, and a focus on wellbeing, which is recognised by our Investors in People accreditation and membership of Wellbeing of Women charity. For more information, visit our website.

About the role

The Marketing Lead (Membership and Events) is responsible for leading on the marketing activities for the Association’s income generating products and services, including member recruitment, member retention and educational events.

Working with teams across the whole organisation, the post-holder will play a vital role in devising and delivering impactful and joined-up campaigns, while ensuring that our members are at the heart of everything that we do.

Key responsibilities include:

• Devising and delivering marketing plans for membership recruitment in line with the Association’s new member value proposition and growth targets
• Delivering the communications plans for subscription renewals
• Reviewing and improving the onboarding journey for new members
• Supporting the development of the Association’s website
• Devising and delivering a marketing strategy for educational events and conferences

For more information and to download the job description, please our website.

About you

We’re looking for an organised and proactive marketing professional with experience of developing and delivering multi-channel marketing campaigns with demonstrable results, preferably in the membership sector. If you also have experience of managing internal and external stakeholders, are able to juggle multiple priorities to tight deadlines and have experience of a range of digital platforms, then we would like to hear from you.

How to apply

To apply for the role please send us your CV and a supporting statement of not more than two pages covering how you meet the person specification. Please include the title of the role you are applying for in the subject line.

Salary: £43,332
Location: London (Hybrid - minimum 2 days in office per week)
Contract type: Full-time
Closing date: Tuesday 29 April 2025. Interviews will be held 8-9 May.

Join Our Team!

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

About Us

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

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

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

Role Overview

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

About You

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

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

Our Location

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

Benefits

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

How to apply

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

Closing date: Tuesday 22 April 2025, 9am.

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

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

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

Media Officer
Job ref: MO2
Salary: £41,006
Location: Old Street, N1 7NH. Most office-based staff work hybrid, working part of the time in the office and part of the time at home.

We are looking for an experienced media officer to help grow the influence of our small but effective press office.

About Us

We are CPRE, the Countryside Charity. We’re passionate about making the countryside a better place for everyone to live, work and enjoy.

CPRE is the countryside charity that campaigns to promote, enhance and protect the countryside for everyone’s benefit, wherever they live.

With a local CPRE in every county, we work with communities, businesses and government to find positive and lasting ways to help the countryside thrive - today and for generations to come.

About the Role

With a new government in power, this is a critical time for our countryside and an exciting time to join CPRE, the countryside charity. As media officer, you’ll help to deliver high-profile coverage of CPRE’s work as part of an impactful and expanding team.

You’ll work closely with our media manager and other colleagues across our Policy and Advocacy teams to help communicate CPRE’s key policy lines to the public via print and broadcast media. You’ll also be working with CPRE’s network of local groups to help shape their media relations activities.

Your day-to-day work might include:

• Supporting and leading on conversations with journalists to help generate coverage of CPRE’s work
• Writing press releases and media briefings for internal and external audiences
• Using specialist software to evaluate CPRE’s press coverage and the wider media landscape
• Supporting colleagues to become effective and confident spokespeople

We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse CPRE in which everyone feels supported, valued, and always able to be themselves at work, because we recognise that a diverse and inclusive workforce is important in achieving our vision of a thriving, beautiful countryside for everyone. We therefore welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. People from ethnic minority backgrounds and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sectors. If you identify as a person of ethnic minority background and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application.

Closing date: 9am Monday 14 April 2025
Interviews: Thursday 24 April 2025

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

Regretfully, we’ll be unable to contact candidates who haven’t been shortlisted for interview. If you don’t hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

CPRE is an equal opportunities employer.

No agencies please.

Doncaster Foodbank (Trussell Trust) Ltd is offering an exciting and challenging job opportunity to manage and lead a committed team of 3 employees and over 50 volunteers as we seek to alleviate hunger, restore dignity and offer hope to people in crisis in Doncaster.

FULL TIME POSITION (35hrs/week)

OPERATIONS MANAGER

Lauriston Farm Limited, Charitable Community Benefit Society

We are a community owned, charitable co-operative which practices Social Farming on a certified biodynamic farm on the Blackwater Estuary, near Maldon in Essex.  Launched in 2017 and building on thirteen years of development, we provide a wide range of educational opportunities through meaningful work experiences to many people, especially those with a learning disability and/or autism (LDA).  We also undertake extensive conservation work through on the farm’s 210 acres which includes rare breed cattle and sheep, laying hens, vegetable growing, woolly crafts and a community kitchen processing produce and providing daily lunches.  Produce is sold locally at markets, weekly deliveries and directly from the farm.  We also have a volunteering program, give talks to local interest groups and work closely with Essex County Council, local SEND schools and colleges and The Country Trust.  It is a beautiful, tranquil setting, we are inspired by the work of Rudolf Steiner and anthroposophy and are a Disabilty Confident employer.

We launched a new seven-year business plan in 2024 as we have access to new buildings and other opportunities which will further diversify and increase our activities, notably into overnight accommodation.  Key to this expansion is the introduction of a full time Operations Manager to oversee all the day to day activities of the farm, ensuring internal policies and procedures are followed and external regulations are adhered to including personnel management (eleven employees), financial reporting including charitable grant applications/reporting, safeguarding, food hygiene, first aid and health and safety. We are a small, person-centred team with a good track record of delivery.  During term time, there are around fifty people on the farm each week with over 2,500 social farming day places being offered every year.

The role reports directly to the Trustees and works shoulder to shoulder with the current Farm Director.  It requires previous experience of a similar role, ideally in a charity or co-operative, excellent communication and organisational skills, an empathy for nature as well as a passion for chemical free farming.  Experience of working alongside people with learning disabilities and/or autism is highly desirable as half our current employees have a learning disability.  We are an inclusive employer and we welcome applications from people with a disability.

The post is grant funded for three years with a 5% salary increase built in per year.  After three years, the role will be funded through the increase in financial activity.

We take safeguarding of all vulnerable people on the farm very seriously and you will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check if successful. We are running a two-stage interview process.  Selected candidates will be required to attend an interview and from this we will shortlist candidates for a second interview involving a presentation and undertaking of a couple of tasks.

To apply, please send your current CV, along with a letter of application detailing how you match the person specification, by midnight on Friday 4th April 2025 to Jenny Chittenden (Society Secretary) secretary @ lauristonfarm.co,uk

Interviews will start in week commencing 21st April 2024 with a start date during June 2025.  For further information please contact Spencer Christy (Farm Director)

Lauriston Farm Limited is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Applicants must be willing to undergo protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Please note this post is ‘exempt’ from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore, you will be required to declare any convictions, cautions, reprimands and final warnings that are not ‘protected’ (i.e. filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). The amendments to the Exceptions Order provide that certain ‘spent’ convictions and cautions are 'protected' and are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account.  Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Disclosure and Barring Service website.

Hours and salary

Normal working hours are 7 per day, 9am to 5pm, five days per week (lunch 1-2pm).

This is a salaried position set at £35,000 for year one with a 5% increase in year two and year three.

Location The post will be based at Lauriston Farm, Lauriston Farm Chase, Maldon, Essex CM9 8AH.  

What do we offer?

• The chance to join a community owned charitable co-operative with environmental and social justice at its core.
• Competitive salary
• 28 days holiday (excluding bank holidays) per year.
• Contributory company pension
• A supportive and collaborative working environment
• A beautiful and tranquil setting

LAURISTON FARM JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Operations Manager

Salary: £35,000 per annum with 5% increase in year 2 and 3

Hours per week / Contract type: 35 hours / week, salaried position

Team: Working alongside the Farm Director

Reporting to: The Board of Trustees

Location: Lauriston Farm, Goldhanger, Essex, CM9 8AH

Purpose of role

A new, central organisational role responsible for ensuring the smooth running of all day to day activities through compliance with external regulations and management of internal procedures, policies, staff and finance. 

Duties & Responsibilities for this post:

Day to day management

• Co-ordinate all activity streams to ensure staff awareness and a meaningful experience for all service users Maintain a central diary and signing sheets for all pre-arranged, regular, and ad-hoc farm visitors
• Diary co-ordination with office team for farm walks, open days, off farm talks, SEND colleges, volunteers, Primary school visits.
• Maintain a diary for annual events e.g. vehicle MOTs, insurance renewal, equipment servicing and ensure relevant actions are taken Oversee room use and ensure all facilities are kept clean and tidy, including reporting maintenance needs Manage bookings from external organizations Manage consumables stockkeeping and raise orders as required Communicate with families and key workers of all social farming participants Maintain internal paperwork systems for all social farming initiatives Communicate with potential social farming participants in collaboration with Farm Director

Personnel Management

• Act as central point of contact for all staff and volunteers, triage queries and direct them as appropriate Overall management of all staff and volunteers, direct line management of all non-land working staff. Arrange sickness and holiday cover for all staff including cover for markets Responsible for undertaking grievance and disciplinary procedures New staff inductions Training records and other compliance records for all staff and volunteers Staff reviews Organise staff training

Compliance

• Oversee compliance with relevant legislation (e.g. risk assessments, safeguarding, food hygiene, GDPR, health and safety) and internal policies and procedures Process DBS applications and renewal Oversee compliance with best practice for day placements Ensure any accidents/incidents are properly recorded Manage reviews of risk assessments, policies and procedures

Finance

• Produce monthly P&L vs budget report (Xero)
• Produce monthly cash flow report
• Co-write, present and oversee compliance with annual budget
• Investigate budget compliance anomalies
• Liaise with office manager regarding debtors and creditors
• Assist with annual returns Assist with writing reports for grant providers

General Duties

• Demonstrate and promote the values of Lauriston Farm Limited.
• Work in accordance with all Lauriston Farm policies including financial, equality & diversity and safeguarding
• Commit to continual professional development
• Play an active part within the wider Lauriston Farm team
• Perform other duties occasionally assigned to you to ensure the smooth running of the farm
• With consent from individuals, contribute regular information and photographs for the farm’s social media

Key Working Relationships

• The Board of Trustees, all farm staff and volunteers
• Social farming users, their families, carers, school/college staff members and key workers                                                                                                                                 

Location: Coram’s Fields, 93 Guilford Street, London, WC1N 1DN
Hours: Full time, 35h/week. Flexible working options considered with a minimum 3 days on site at Coram’s Fields
Salary and Benefits: Up to £29,000 per annum
Contract: 2-year fixed-term contract 

Coram’s Fields is seeking a proactive and creative Fundraising and Communications Assistant to join our team and support our vital work with children and young people in London.

For over 85 years, Coram’s Fields has provided a safe haven for children in London, offering a unique seven-acre park and a range of community services, from nursery provision to sports programmes and youth support. Our work is more critical than ever, with over 60% of children in our area on the social care register and 48% living in poverty. Additionally, our park, play equipment, and historic buildings are facing major development and renewal works in the coming years.

About the Role

This exciting new role will play a key part in raising funds and increasing the public profile of Coram’s Fields. You will work closely with the Head of Fundraising & Communications and the Fundraising Officer to support income generation from different fundraising sources and strengthen our communication functions. You will help create compelling content, produce marketing materials, and deliver donor engagement initiatives that tell the story of our work to inspire engagement and support.

About You

We’re looking for someone who is an excellent communicator with strong writing skills, able to create inspiring content and cases for support for a range of audiences. As a successful candidate, you will be a self-starter with great attention to detail, able to drive work independently while also collaborating effectively within a team.

If you’re someone looking for a rewarding career in a charity setting, working in an ambitious and fun team, and have excellent interpersonal skills — we want to hear from you!

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people in Central London. You’ll gain hands-on experience in a diverse and rewarding role while working in a supportive and collaborative environment.

**To apply: please submit your CV and a cover letter addressing all the criteria outlined in the Job Description and Person Specification. 

Diversity and inclusion matter to us. Coram’s Fields is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, from a diverse range of backgrounds. We strive for our workforce to be representative of the communities that we serve, and we know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the families and children we work with.

Coram’s Fields is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of all children and young people. All those applying for a role with the charity are subject to robust safeguarding checks and will need to demonstrate clearly their commitment to safeguarding. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check and all post holders are required to register with the DBS update service.

Join Different Strokes, a national charity led by young stroke survivors for young stroke survivors. There are 100,000 strokes in the UK every year, and 1 in 4 of these happen to someone of working age or younger. We aim to promote independent stroke recovery and help younger stroke survivors to reclaim their lives.

We are a small national charity that really cares about what we do. We are in an exciting period of growth and are looking to expand our team. We are seeking a passionate individual to manage and develop our support services, and you will play a vital role in ensuring that we continue to provide the best services to stroke survivors in as many ways as possible.

As Services Manager, first and foremost your role will be to support our network of autonomous local groups across the UK, to liaise with our volunteers that run the groups, and to advise on areas such as funding, marketing and governance.  You will also assist individuals who are interested in setting up new groups. 

You will be responsible for other parts of our services including our online support group, telephone peer support service, befriending service, virtual meetings and webinars, line managing staff that deliver these specific projects.  You will also develop plans to further enhance our services.  The ability to communicate effectively is essential, as is experience of working with volunteers.

The role would be based in our office in Milton Keynes, but require regular visits to our groups across the UK.  There is also the potential for this to be a hybrid role with some home working. 

This is a full-time permanent position.  Occasional weekend work will be required.

Applications are particularly welcome from individuals who have been personally affected by stroke.

Closing date: Monday 7th April.

Interviews to be held w/c 28th April in Milton Keynes.  If you have any accessibility requirements regarding interview please let us know.

The team

The communications team works alongside the fundraising team, and is responsible for delivering marketing, communications and PR that promotes both our charitable and commercial (venue hire) work.
This is a new team that will bring fresh perspectives and new energy to how we do things, how we drive the organisation forwards to ensure that we are increasing our profile and awareness of our work, and what we have to offer in the journey to making society in East London and beyond a fairer place.

Scope of role

As Communications, Marketing, and PR Manager, you will play a key role in raising Toynbee Hall’s profile, ensuring that our charitable work and commercial venue hire operations receive the recognition they deserve. This is a newly created role, designed to lead external communications, oversee PR and brand strategy, and develop impactful marketing campaigns that engage our audiences.
You will also line manage the Digital Engagement Officer, who will focus on digital communications, social media, and internal engagement. Together, you will drive our brand forward and ensure our work is heard by key stakeholders, supporters, and the wider public.
In conjunction with the CEO and the Senior Management team the manager is responsible for the communication workplan for Toynbee Hall. They are responsible for managing the marketing budget, and delivering the communications strategy.

• Support strategic objectives through delivery of the communications plan that reflects the needs of the services and organisational needs.
• Supporting the production of impact reports and annual reports.
• Facilitate and deliver our press and media approach in collaboration with CEO and SMT and the overall comms priorities.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Communications & PR

• Be the driving force behind Toynbee Hall’s public voice, shaping narratives that highlight our impact.
• Lead PR activity, securing media coverage and ensuring our work is heard at local and national levels.
• Develop and implement a communications strategy that raises awareness of Toynbee Hall’s charitable work and commercial venue hire.
• Build influential relationships with journalists, media outlets, and key stakeholders.
• Draft press releases, op-eds, and compelling stories that bring our mission to life.
• Act as brand guardian, ensuring consistent messaging and identity across all communications.

Marketing & Profile Raising

• Develop and execute creative marketing campaigns that amplify our impact and drive engagement.
• Oversee content creation for promotional materials, impact reports, and fundraising campaigns.
• Collaborate with fundraising teams to align communications with donor engagement efforts.
• Develop strategic partnerships to expand our reach and influence.
• Oversee event promotion and outreach efforts.

Digital & Social Media

• Oversee the Digital Engagement Officer in delivering bold and engaging digital campaigns.
• Ensure digital communications are innovative and drive audience engagement.
• Monitor analytics and performance data to refine communication strategies.
  Leadership & Team Development
• Line manage the Digital Engagement Officer, supporting their professional growth and development.
• Work collaboratively with the Fundraising and Communications team to align messaging and campaigns.
• Support the Senior Management Team with key internal and external communications

Please download the full Job Description for more details.

Our Benefits Package

We believe in supporting our employees with a well-rounded benefits package designed to enhance work-life balance, financial security, and overall well-being.

Annual Leave

• 25 days of annual leave, plus 3 additional days for our Christmas shutdown (on top of bank holidays).
• After 2 years: +3 extra days of leave.
• After 3 years: +1 additional day.
• After 5 years: A total of 30 days annual leave, plus the 3-day Christmas shutdown.

Pension

• Standard Life Pension Scheme – Employer contribution: 4%, Employee contribution: 5%

Additional Perks & Support

• Enhanced Sick Pay for peace of mind during illness
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave to support growing families
• Employee Eyecare Vouchers to support your vision health
• Employee Assistance Programme for free, confidential advice and support
• Mental Health First Aid to ensure workplace well-being
• Tenancy Deposit Scheme to help secure your home
• Interest-Free Season Ticket Loan for cost-effective commuting
• Cycle to Work Scheme to promote a healthier, greener way to travel
• Charity Mentoring Network to support professional development and networking

We’re committed to creating a supportive and rewarding work environment, because when our team thrives, we all succeed!

About Toynbee Hall

Based in the East End of London since 1884, Toynbee Hall is a charity working alongside people facing poverty, injustice, and inequality to build a fairer East London. We provide vital advice and support, working in partnership to tackle unfairness and ensure everyone has an equal chance to thrive.

We have recently launched a new strategic plan which reinforces that our purpose is to build a fairer future with an end to poverty, injustice and inequality.

We work towards this by:

• Addressing poverty and injustice through advice and support and influencing systemic change.
• Shifting power to people and communities affected by injustice and inequality.
• Collaborating to end poverty and build fairer systems and institutions. What we want to see in the world starts with our community and our organisation.

This means:

• Working together to build a thriving local community where people have the resources they need, feel their voices are heard and are optimistic about the future.
• Being a good employer, where people are treated fairly, feel engaged and empowered, and work together to achieve our shared vision.
• Acknowledging the role Toynbee Hall has historically played in civic society while recognising that our role now is to shift power, to be an effective partner, and to amplify voices that are less likely to be heard.

What we learn from our work in east London we use to inform and influence wider policy – working to influence change in structures, systems and policies.

About us 

The Refugee Council is the nation’s refugee charity. Together with community groups, partners and volunteers, we help people who have escaped war and persecution to rebuild their lives, integrate into communities, and play their part in Britain. Born in the aftermath of World War II, our frontline services support over 14,000 refugees each year to find safety, get to know their neighbours, and enter education, training or work. We share our evidence and expertise with policymakers to help build integrated communities where everyone can contribute. 

About the role 

This role will be responsible for the delivery and leadership of our media and strategic communications functions, which help deliver the strategic ambitions to secure policy change and change public attitudes.

In this role, you will:

• Lead and deliver all our work with the media, including online, offline, and crisis communications.
• Ensure the effective promotion and delivery of our new brand.
• Help us reach our target audiences with brand-aligned messaging.
• Lead our strategic communications projects, such as our Fair Shot project.
• Gather insights and evidence to inform our strategic and wider communications work.
• Create and lead a high-performing team.

To be successful in this role, you will require:

• Experience in leading media or communications in a public policy environment.
• A strong track record in leading strategic communications work for an organisation, engaging multiple audiences, including media, service users, politicians and policymakers, supporters, donors, and stakeholders.
• Substantial experience working in a busy press office and engaging with national journalists.
• Proven ability to assess risk, along with substantial crisis communications experience.
• Experience in brand awareness and reputation management.
• Experience in managing a team and delivering against targets.

Staff benefits 

To reward our staff for the value they bring, we offer a variety of enhanced terms and conditions and a wide range of benefits, including: 

• Training & Development 
• Employee Assistance Programme 
• Pension Scheme 
• Work Life Balance Policies 
• Employer-Sponsored Volunteering 
• And more

Let’s work together to improve the lives of refugees in the UK - apply on our website today.

Closing date: 15 April 2025. 

Ensuring that the Refugee Council is an inclusive and accessible place to work is important to us. We want to enable people from different backgrounds to apply and thrive with us. We believe our recruitment process enables that and are also happy to make adjustments on request. 

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.

MARKETING OFFICER 

Reports To: Campaigns and Digital Marketing Manager
Hours:Full Time (9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week)
Location: The Frances Hay Centre, Banbury (Hybrid Options Available)
Salary:£26,500 to £28,000 per annum (depending on experience) 

We’re Dogs for Good. We bring people and dogs together to help make everyday life possible. As part of our ambitious five-year strategy to support over 4,000 people a year by 2028, we’re expanding our marketing and communications team and looking for a passionate and dynamic Marketing Officer to help us share our impact.

In this role, you’ll support marketing campaigns, content creation, and digital activities to engage key audience groups. You’ll manage marketing assets, coordinate paid media, update the website, and assist with campaigns and events. Your creativity, communication skills, and attention to detail will help ensure our marketing efforts are effective and impactful.

If you’d like to join our small but ambitious marketing and communications team, we’d love to hear from you.

If you are interested in applying for the role, please visit the 'Current Vacancies' page on the Dogs for Good website, where full application instructions can be found.  Please note we can only accept applications when accompanied by a completed Dogs for Good Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form.

The closing date for applications is 9am on Tuesday 22 April 2025. 

First interviews will be held on Wednesday 14 May 2025.

PLEASE NOTE - Applicants will only be considered if you provide both a CV and Cover Letter

The role is only open to women, in accordance with the sex-based exemptions of the Equality Act 2010 pursuant to Schedule 9, Part 1.

Salary: £33,075 per annum

Location: Office based in Leeds, with travel to centres across Yorkshire

Contract: 2-year contract (with potential for extension, subject to funding)

Hours: 37 hours, full-time

Closing date: 12:00 PM Tuesday 15th April

Interviews: w/c 28th April

About Us

Together Women is an award-winning charity that supports women and girls across the North of England, with particular focus on women who are involved in, or at risk of entering the criminal justice system. Our vision is for women and girls to feel safe, valued and in control of their own life choices.

As a charity led by women and for women, we provide trauma informed, holistic support to help break cycles of trauma, abuse and re-offending, and evoke systems change. From our network of specialist Women Centres and Services we provide tailored support across a range of pathways, including housing, mental health and wellbeing, domestic abuse, sexual abuse, substance misuse and addiction, finances and debt, and employment.

Many of the women we support have faced significant trauma, systemic barriers, and multiple disadvantages, which can contribute to their involvement in the criminal justice system. Our gender-specific approach focuses on providing holistic support to help women to overcome challenges, build on their strengths, and rebuild their lives away from the criminal justice system.

Join Our Team

• Are you driven and passionate about working within a women-centred support service?
• Are you looking for a dynamic and rewarding role working for an organisation that delivers specialist gender specific support to women and girls?
• Do you believe in our values; to listen and support, to empower and respect, collaborate, innovate and take accountability?

What we can offer you - Employee Benefits:

• 25 days holiday increasing by one day per year to a max of 30 days, plus public holidays
• Pension scheme with 5% employer contribution
• Annual cost of living increase up to 4%
• Enhanced Training and Induction programme covering all areas of Together Women’s work
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme with discount offers and free telephone counselling service
• Access to our online wellbeing platform
• Employee eye-care scheme and free eye tests
• Organisation wide away days
• Career development pathways

Role Summary

The Communications and Fundraising Manager is a critical role within the organisation, working collaboratively with colleagues across Together Women to increase awareness of our work, grow our external communications presence, increase digital engagement and increase public fundraising.

This is an exciting and dynamic role which will balance operational delivery of communications and fundraising activity, with a strategic approach to growing the impact of our communications and funds raised via public donations.

We’re looking for a talented and creative communicator, with previous success in the growth of communications engagement and/or fundraising, and experience implementing strategies and working to targets.

You will have experience creating compelling written, visual and verbal content for a range of audiences, and be confident managing digital channels and platforms.

You will be a positive and effective collaborator, who can build relationships internal and externally, with the skill to spot opportunities and make the most of them.

You will also have experience implementing and adhering to key compliance frameworks, such as UK GDPR, PECR and/or Fundraising Code of Practice, and experience of working with databases or CRM systems.

Key Accountabilities

External communications strategy and planning

• Develop and implement Together Women’s communications strategy to increase awareness of our work and advocate for systemic change for women within the criminal justice system.
• In line with our strategy, ensure the voices, stories and experiences of women we support are at the core of our communications strategy.
• Identify ways we can co-create communications with the women we support
• Set ambitious, achievable targets to drive growth in communications engagement and reach.
• Create and deliver our content and communications annual plan.
• Regularly report on plans and progress.

Digital communications

• Manage our website and social media channels, ensuring content is updated regularly.
• Lead the redesign of our website, with support from an external agency.
• Increase digital resources available for service users and professionals.
• Generate engaging content across our social channels, and develop channel-specific plans to increase our reach and impact.
• Utilise analytics to report on digital campaigns, track monthly performance across channels, and apply learnings to future activity.
• Supervise content across all channels and escalate concerns to senior management.
• Manage external email campaigns

Content creation

• Maintain our collection of brand assets and resources to promote Together Women's work.
• Create engaging content and resources for use across digital channels.
• Regularly attend events and activities in our centres to showcase our work.
• Support staff to self-serve resources and maintain consistent tone of voice and brand across our communications.
• Work with Services teams, Data and Impact team and Service Users to platform the voices and experiences of the women we work with, and the work our teams deliver.

Public Fundraising

• Develop and implement a new public fundraising strategy, in collaboration with Centre Managers, Directors and our CEO, with an initial target of £200,000 in the first 2 years, and ambition to significantly increase over the long term.
• Build a pipeline of opportunities, develop pitches and secure new supporters and funds, with a particular focus on Corporate, Grant Funders, Philanthropy and Community supporters.
• Increase Gift in Kind donations to support Centre and Central operations
• Develop and deliver donor stewardship strategies, to engage and retain donors long term.
• Ensure robust fundraising compliance, processes and procedures in place, and ensure regular review of this, including processing, recording and thanking donors
• Work closely with our Data and Impact team, to ensure any fundraising data is processed and stored in line with UK GDPR and Data protection principles.

Internal Communications

• Support delivery of our internal communications strategy in collaboration with Directors and Managers.
• Create and maintain all staff communications on SharePoint.
• Create and distribute regular staff updates, quarterly newsletters and staff surveys.
• Support planning and delivery of key staff events, such as our annual staff away day.

PR and media

• Identify media opportunities, and support Centre teams to generate local media coverage, and identify opportunities for national media coverage.
• Ensure robust processes are in place for securing and recording media permissions.
• Draft press releases as required, and create PR templates.
• Conduct media monitoring, and manage our archive of media coverage.
• Ensure clear processes in place for managing emergency media responses.
• Handle day-to-day, communication queries, internally and externally.

General communications support

• Support the HR team to compose job adverts and identify advertising channels to attract a diverse range of candidates.
• Support minute-taking in key meetings.
• Support the management of our main Admin mailbox where necessary.
• Represent Together Women at external events.

General duties

• Support and embody the mission and values of Together Women.
• Adhere to all organisational policies, code of conduct, and practices.
• Complete all mandatory organisation training.
• Actively promote equity, diversity and inclusion, and work in line with our Ethical Framework.
• Treat personal or sensitive information and data about organisations, clients, staff and projects in line with UK GDPR and Data Protection principles.
• Carry out other associated duties as needed, in line with the broad remit of the role.

please note these accountabilities do not form part of the Communications and Fundraising Manager’s contract of employment, and may be subject to amendment as the organisation's needs evolve.

Role Requirements / Person Specification

Experience and knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrable experience of working in a similar role, ideally in the non-profit/charity sector.
• Experience working in a target-led role, with a proven track record of successful fundraising and/or marketing communications growth.
• Experience working within digital communications.
• Experience of content design, creation and optimisation, working with tools such as Canva.
• Experience of using content management systems, ideally WordPress.
• Excellent copywriting and editing skills, the ability to inform and inspire, and tailor messaging for different audiences.
• Experience creating content and developing channel and platform-specific content strategies
• Experience of managing social media channels and producing regular content.
• Strong organisational skills, ability to manage multiple deadlines and effectively prioritise

Desirable

• Fundraising or Communications qualification
• Experience managing communications and fundraising compliance
• Experience working in a small or medium-sized charity
• Experience using database or CRM systems
• Experience delivering email engagement campaigns and using email delivery platforms

Skills and Abilities

• Strong communication skills, written, verbal and active listening.
• An articulate and confident communicator.
• Ability to influence, inspire and negotiate effectively.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build positive relationships, internally and externally.
• A team player, who works collaboratively and flexibly to achieve outcomes.
• Ability to manage your own time and workload efficiently, prioritise and meet deadlines
• A desire to respond positively to change, learn from mistakes and celebrate success
• Budget management and financial planning
• A positive and creative approach to working with a limited budgets

Other Requirements

• Fluent use of Microsoft 365 and IT equipment
• Able to travel locally, regionally and nationally, on occasion.
• Able to work some evenings and weekends (infrequent)
• Commitment to and understanding of safeguarding
• Commitment to undertake learning opportunities and continuing professional development.
• Commitment to anti-discriminatory practice and anti-racism, and the application of equity, diversity and inclusion principle to all areas of work.
• Commitment to upholding the rights of people facing disadvantage in the Criminal Justice System.

The post holder is expected to work within policies and procedures of Together Women and work in line with our values and behaviours within our Ethical Framework, which includes a commitment to anti-racism principles, and a commitment to supporting and promoting equity, diversity and inclusion withing the workplace so everyone feels safe and supported.

Notes

• We actively encourage applications from Black, Asian, and other racially minoritised communities, who are currently underrepresented within the charity sector.
• This post is open to women only as a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
• This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. Due to the nature of our work, it will be necessary for an enhanced disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service for details of any previous criminal convictions which are not protected under the Act. Whilst this is a necessary requirement, we actively encourage applications from women with lived experience of the criminal justice system.

Background

Social AF are experts in Social Media Moderation. Established in 2021, we work with some of the biggest names in the third sector and have supported charities to raise over £20 million through their Facebook Challenges and Virtual events. 

We are a fast-growing agency with a strong reputation for delivering outstanding results. Our team of experienced fundraisers know exactly what it’s like to be on the front line and put their heart and soul into every event. 

On a day to day basis, our team maintains a safe and welcoming environment and ensures all challenge participants feel valued and well supported. Our reputation for delivering an excellent service has helped our agency grow at a rapid pace and we are fast approaching our busiest period. We are now on the lookout for talented fundraisers who understand the value of supporter care to join our team.

About the role

Our moderators manage Facebook groups of up to 18,000 virtual challenge participants. You will be working with some of the biggest names in the sector, supporting them to raise five and six figure sums. 

This role is perfect for skilled fundraisers who can provide excellent supporter care, and is best suited as an additional source of income (the majority of our team are freelancers and consultants). You must be able to begin moderation at 9am (or earlier), wrap up by 9pm and adhere to our sub-three hour response time. 

As a Fundraising Group Moderator, you would be responsible for:

• Becoming the voice of the cause you are representing, adhering to their brand guidelines at all times

• Identifying, escalating and signposting any safeguarding issues

• Managing your own time and work on own initiative

• Responding to all post and queries in under three hours

• Maximising registration conversions and fundraiser activation 

• Providing fundraising support to challenge participants

• Ensuring that the group is a safe, constructive and positive environment

• Going above and beyond at all times to provide participants with an incredible experience

Our moderation takes place between 9am and 9pm, Monday-Sunday. Different challenges have different requirements and whilst you need to be on hand to monitor the group during 9am-9pm, the role does allow for a great deal of personal flexibility.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years' professional fundraising experience. They will understand the importance of stewarding relationships and be committed to always acting in the best possible way for the charities we work so hard to support.

Full training will be provided alongside regular one to one and monthly team meetings. 

On a day to day basis you will:

• Work off your own initiative and have exceptional time management

• Be the charity representative for the event

• Maintain a safe and positive environment 

• Identify and solve/diffuse issues within the groups

• Bring your own personality to the role 

• Follow clear processes

• Engage with participants using a warm, friendly and informal tone

• Respond to posts and questions in a timely manner

• Respond to inbox messages from participants

• Use personal Facebook profile to moderate groups (this allows us to build relationships with participants)

• Encourage and motivate participants 

• Work on GivePanel to manage registrations 

• Post engaging content on a daily basis 

• Identify, report and signpost all safeguarding concerns 

Person Specification 

Essential

• At least three years’ professional fundraising experience

• Have own Facebook profile and strong understanding of the platform

• Be available for between 3 and 6 days per week (including one weekend day) 

• Excellent written communication skills 

• Ability to work off own initiative 

• Strong attention to detail

• Team player 

• Ability to multitask

• Problem solver 

• Creative and innovative 

• Exceptional time management skills

• Keen to learn new skills - your fundraising experience is a fantastic platform however group moderation can be a steep learning curve!

• Must be available to quickly adapt throughout the day should issues on the group arise

Desirable:

• Events and individual giving experience 

• An understanding of the Facebook Challenge model and/or experience of running Facebook Challenges

• Experience in using GivePanel or similar platform 

• Experience in managing Facebook Groups