Strategic Communications Manager Jobs in Manchester

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of people living with Dementia or mild cognitive impairment? 

Do you:

• enjoy working with groups of older people?
• have excellent communication skills?
• enjoy fostering creativity and independence?
• want to deliver life-enhancing programmes? 

Age UK Mid Mersey has just been awarded National Lottery funding to develop and deliver evidence-based Maintenance Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (MCST) group programmes for older people experiencing cognitive impairment or who are diagnosed with mild to moderate dementia.  MCST is a weekly group programme for people living with mild to moderate dementia or cognitive impairment. Group members take part in meaningful and stimulating activities, proven to help maintain memory and mental functioning. The groups provide a fun, supportive environment where people can build new friendships.

The programme will be overseen by an MCST Team Leader and delivered by a team of four MCST Facilitators, who will work in delivery pairs, and two carers support workers. One MCST Facilitator pair will deliver 2 group sessions a week in Halton and Warrington and the other pair in St Helens and Knowsley.

We are recruiting four part-time MCST Facilitators who will work in delivery pairs. One pair will deliver group programmes in Halton and Warrington and be based in our Runcorn Office. The other pair will deliver programmes in St Helens and Knowsley and be based at our head office in St Helens.

The facilitators will work closely with the MCST Team Leader to plan and deliver MCST programmes in their two Boroughs. Each programme will run for 12 weeks and will consist of four-hour activity sessions with a shared lunch. Facilitators will adapt the session delivery to meet the needs and specific interests of group participants ensuring the sessions are engaging and meaningful.

Facilitators will also work closely with the carers support workers and ensure that joined up support is provided to participants and their significant others.

Travel across Mid-Mersey is expected so the post holder must have access to their own vehicle and a full clean driving licence.

Full training in MCST will be provided alongside comprehensive induction and role specific training.

Full job details are contained within the supporting Job Description and Person Specification.

Actual Salary for 15hrs £10,722 per annum (£25,020 FTE)

Application Process: 

To apply, please visit our website to complete an Age UK Mid Mersey Employee Application form, detailing how your skills and experience meet the criteria within the Job Description and Person Specification (please do not hesitate to contact us if you have specific requirements and need support to apply in an alternative format). 

To support our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion our hiring managers use anonymous shortlisting. Therefore, your personal details will be excluded prior to shortlisting. 

Age UK Mid Mersey is committed to safeguarding and follows Safer Recruitment practices to ensure we are safeguarding those we work with. We therefore ask that you supply your full work history with explanations for any gaps in the application form, and if offered the post, we will require two employment references including your current or most recent employer. 

The post is also subject to an Enhanced DBS Certificate. 

Closing Date: 23:59 on Sunday 26th January 2025

Interview Dates: Interviews will be held w/c 3rd February 2025

Join a small, driven team making a big impact!

Are you an ambitious and entrepreneurial fundraiser or business development professional who thrives on building excellent relationships and driving meaningful change? Do you want to work in a role where working collaboratively leads to life-changing results?

At the Just Finance Foundation (JFF), we’re on a mission to empower the next generation with the financial education they need to succeed. We’re seeking a passionate Head of Fundraising to lead and grow our income generation strategy as we embark on an exciting new three-year plan to expand our reach and impact. You’ll have the unique opportunity to build on our existing strong network of warm supporters and partners while also exploring new areas of funding and collaboration.

About the Role
As Head of Fundraising, you’ll be part of our leadership team, taking ownership of our income generation strategy and building strong partnerships to secure transformational funding. You’ll lead a small, dedicated team and work closely with trustees, partners, and colleagues across JFF to drive our mission forward.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy to support our strategic objectives.
• Build and nurture relationships with corporate partners, particularly in the asset management and financial services sectors.
• Lead on securing funding through grant applications, sponsorships, and innovative partnerships.
• Manage and inspire a small fundraising team, fostering collaboration and excellence.
• Represent JFF as a spokesperson at events and meetings, effectively communicating our mission and impact.

About You
You’re a self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment, with a proven track record in corporate fundraising or business development. You’ll excel in this role if you:

• Are passionate about financial education and making a tangible difference in young people’s lives.
• Have exceptional relationship-building skills and enjoy working collaboratively with a range of stakeholders.
• Are entrepreneurial, proactive, and thrive on turning ideas into action.
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, crafting compelling cases for support.
• Have experience managing budgets and leading a team.

What We Offer

• The chance to be part of a small, driven team creating real social impact.
• A supportive environment where your ideas and contributions are valued.
• The rewarding opportunity to see the direct impact of your work in transforming young lives.

Salary: £53,000 (pro rata for part time)

Working pattern: full time or 4 days a week, flexible working available/encouraged

Location: Home-based, with regular travel required.

If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves and take on this rewarding challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

How to Apply:
Please see the full Job and Person Description. Please send your CV and a cover letter of no more than 1.5 pages outlining your suitability for the role no later than 5:00pm on Sunday 2nd February 2025

Potential Applicants: If you’re interested in applying and excited about working with us but are unsure if you have the right skills and experience, we’d still love to hear from you. We don’t expect everyone to meet all the criteria listed.

JFF is an inclusive organisation and we welcome all applications. We want our workforce to be truly representative of the communities we serve. Diversity is an asset to our organisation and helps us create an inclusive, welcoming environment for all.

While the role will work solely for the Just Finance Foundation, please note that the Church Urban Fund, as the parent charity, will be the legal employer.

Make your mark.  Join us in creating a financially resilient future for all.

About the Role

• Position: Digital Campaigner and Fundraiser (German Language)
• Location: Remote within the countries where WeMove Europe is registered to work (UK, Italy, Spain, Germany, Netherlands, Poland)
• Preferred Start Date: February 2025 / as soon as possible
• Application Deadline: February 2nd
• Employment type: 1-year fixed-term contract, with a view to transition to permanent position.

WeMove Europe is looking for a Digital Campaigner and Fundraiser (German Language) who is able to think, do, and deliver. Someone who loves being part of fast-paced digital campaigning for a better Europe and can also think about the bigger strategic picture.

Most importantly the digital world: online campaigning, fundraising and innovative digital tactics excite you, and you are keen to learn more in this field. Data analysis and data driven decision-making is not a frightening concept to you, on the contrary. 

As a Digital Campaigner and Fundraiser (German Language), your tasks will include:

Digital, Creative, Comms 

• Identify European campaign opportunities and develop and lead on campaigns from planning phase, to execution, pulling out the creative digital tactics in between
• Storytelling - Write strong, compelling copy which results in our members taking action on various issues, including for email and social media platforms
• Tailor our emails fundraisers and messages to the German context 
• Manage email communications with our German members, including setting up and sending emails using our online campaigning tools (currently, ActionKit), and analysing data and user engagement
• Run ads in your country to optimise our campaigns for growth and impact
• Stay up-to-date with digital campaigning and marketing trends and find innovative ways to apply them at WeMove Europe
• Organise “offline” actions such as demonstrations, petition handovers etc.
• With with a part-time Digital Organiser to help manage the German community

Fundraising

• Fundraise from individual donors in Germany
• Support the fundraising team in executing our members focused fundraising strategy, 
• Tailor fundraising messages to our German community 
• Support campaigners to raise funds for their campaigns and from their communities

Partnerships

• Build and maintain relations with partners in NGOs and movements in Germany and EU-wide
• Help us understand the political dynamics in Germany by keeping connected to local movements, alternative thinking and researching policy processes within your national context as it connects to the EU level

Other

• Travel nationally and EU-wide for team meetings, retreats, stakeholder and partner meetings, and petition deliveries

About You - Who are we looking for?

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Digital Campaigner and Fundraiser (German Language) who brings these qualities to the table:

• You are comfortable with and excited by helping people understand their own power and becoming agents of change
• You understand the power of words and stories to make change, and you write great copy and have great writing skills in English and German
• You speak and write German at a native or fluent (C2) level
• Results drive you and crave more data, keen to run tests that are backed by statistical significance and are always looking to improve your work 
• You excel at finding visuals and creating engaging graphics and video content for campaigns.
• You are comfortable with new software, online tools and all things digital
• You are deeply committed to working in Germany and Europe for bold, structural change and believe in empowering the people around you to do the same
• You have some experience with non-partisan political campaigning, and if that experience is online and digital that’s an added bonus
• You have a strong understanding of the political and social context in Germany as well as some understanding of the European context.
• You are fluent in English to a degree that you can work in an English-speaking environment and can translate from English into German
• You are happy with travel in Europe 
• You look forward to working in a team where we all strive to learn from each other in order to have the biggest possible impact
• You have some experience in digital fundraising

Bonus Skills and knowledge
While we understand that no one possesses all these skills and experiences, we would encourage that you will bring 2 or 3 of the following to our team:

• Extensive Digital fundraising experience
• Digital Marketing
• Great writing skills in English
• Statistics / Data analytics
• Additional European languages
• Street actions & protests
• You are well networked nationally and regionally in activist circles
• Strong understanding of one or more other European countries, gained from personal or professional experience

Why us?

WeMove Europe is an independent and values-based organisation that seeks to build people power to transform Europe in the name of our community, future generations and the planet. We are people from all walks of life, who call Europe our home – whether we were born in Europe or elsewhere.

Our job is to move a community of a million people across Europe on issues that matter - including the climate emergency, migrant rights, workers rights, better governance, and more. We know this number of people also needs to grow and diversify further so we can represent a strong critical mass that can bring about change in Europe.

We work with staff across Europe who connect digitally every day and in person periodically.

Conditions:

• Employment type: 1-year fixed-term contract, with a view to transition to a permanent position.
• Weekly hours: Full-time position, 5 days a week. 
• Location: Remote within the countries where WeMove Europe is registered to work (UK, Italy, Spain, Germany, Netherlands, Poland)

• Salary range: Gross year salary per country, depending on experience level and location. The ranges below are indicative and based on 2+ years of relevant experience.

  • Netherlands, UK     46,000 - 54,000 (Amsterdam, London ranges 15%-20% higher)

  • Germany, Italy    41,000 - 49,000 (Berlin, Rome ranges 5% higher)

  • Spain, Poland        33,000 - 39,000 (Madrid, Warsaw ranges 3%-4% higher)

• Benefits: home office set up and co-working space of your choice, 30 vacation days, training, professional development, regular team calls, full week retreat in person with the whole team, and much more…!

We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace which is why people from communities that experience discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity; women; people with disabilities; and LGBTQ+ people are especially encouraged to apply.

We do not share the implicit belief that online campaigners necessarily have to be very young and encourage also people who left their twenties and thirties behind to apply.

Next steps

If you are interested in this position, please send an application in English by February 2nd. Please include:

• Motivation letter. Please include a mention of your experience with voluntary political activism
• CV. Including your language skills in your first language, English and other languages according to a scale from A1 to C2.
• Relevant samples of your work (if applicable)

Our recruitment process involves the following stages:

• Evaluation of applications
• Online task assessment 
• 1-2 round interviews 
• Final decision

[Applications in languages other than English will not be processed]
[Applications from people based outside the countries where WeMove Europe operates will not be considered.]

• To work within the guiding principles of the Mental Capacity Act (2005) and seek student consent and to ensure that people are responded to in a manner that promotes their best interests. 
• To communicate in a manner which promotes partnership working by respecting a person’s need for information, level of understanding, background, and preferred communication style
• To develop and review in house protocols and training in relation to managing the needs of young people who can require additional support to manage their behaviour. This will include joint responsibility with the Principal PBS Practitioner in relation to supporting the delivery of the PROACT SCIP-r model. 
• To design, implement, evaluate, and adapt individual recording systems according to the needs of an individual young person.
• To contribute to the admissions process by collecting information about applicants who may require additional support to manage their behaviours, collating information about the intensity, frequency and duration of known behaviours and how these may impact on their learning opportunities. To analyse this information in relation to the suitability of the college to meet the young person’s support needs. To provide clear and detailed written reports based on these findings.
• To write individual behaviour plans using the results of assessments and update this periodically as new information becomes known. To write initial plans to support the transition of new students to the college setting. 
• To keep up to date with national best practice about provisions for people with learning disabilities, neurodiversity, restrictive practices, and challenging behaviour. To use this information as evidence to guide local service developments. 
• To provide line management, supervision, and appraisal to other members of the team 
• To manage referral criteria and pathway for PBS support team
• To manage caseload and waitlist in a manner that ensures efficient and effective use of resources. 

• Extensive experience in delivering positive behaviour support in an education or social care setting, evidence of specialised training and ongoing CPD in this area.
• Ability to work effectively at a local and strategic level
• Validated effective leadership record which demonstrates impact
• Drive toward outstanding health and well-being shared pathways and improved quality of life
• Creative, enabling individuals to be engaged and motivated to develop their skills
• Track record of young people making outstanding progress
• Personable and able to coach and develop staff confidence
• Drive to help someone reach their potential

• Annual Leave 27 days holiday plus 8 days bank holidays rising to 30 after 5 years, 33 days after 10 years
• Generous pension scheme and death in service benefit, up to 7% company pension contributions and up to 6 x basis salary death in service 
• Occupational sick pay and family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoptive leave.
• Reward and Discount platform offering discounts at high street shops, travel, insurances etc.
• Cycle to work scheme
• Eligibility to apply for Blue Light card
• Proud to be a real living wage employer
• Refer a friend scheme, be rewarded for recommending a friend to work with us
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities, including apprenticeship qualifications
• Long service awards including cash gifts and extra holiday.
• Promotion of Wellbeing across the organisation including Mental Health First Aiders offering wellbeing support from trained colleague and free weekly yoga session in person or online
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for you and adults at your home

Are you an ambitious and tenacious Trusts Fundraiser looking to create real change?

Charity People are proud to be partnered with Village Water, a wonderful Charity dedicated to providing safe water and improving sanitation and hygiene in communities across Africa.

They are looking for a passionate and driven Trusts Fundraiser to lead efforts in securing significant grants from trusts and foundations.

Location: Remote (UK-based), with mandatory attendance at 5 annual meetings (including overnight stay for 2-day meetings) at their head office in Shrewsbury and occasional external meetings elsewhere.
Salary: £33,000 - £36,000 per annum, depending on experience
Benefits include: 7% matched pension (after 3 months), 5 weeks' annual leave + bank holidays, and a discretionary Christmas shutdown

The Charity:

Village Water are passionate about making a difference. Since 2004, they have been empowering rural communities in Zambia and Mozambique through safe water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) initiatives. By collaborating with local partners, they ensure that even the most marginalised populations have the opportunity to thrive. As a small, dynamic team, they are proud of their personal touch, collaborative approach, and unwavering commitment to driving positive change.

About the Role:

This is an incredible opportunity for someone to take ownership of their trust and foundations portfolio, where your efforts will directly contribute to the continuation and growth of their impactful work.

As their Trusts Fundraiser, you will:

• Build and manage a robust pipeline of funding applications, securing grants of £100,000+ from trusts, foundations, and statutory bodies.

• Develop and nurture relationships with existing and prospective funders, delivering outstanding stewardship.

• Collaborate with colleagues to craft compelling proposals, reports, and impactful fundraising appeals.

• Ensure timely reporting to funders in line with grant conditions, while driving unrestricted income opportunities.

• Play a pivotal role in the success of exciting fundraising campaigns, such as the Big Give or Radio 4 appeals.

About You:

They are looking for a fundraising expert who combines strategic thinking with hands-on enthusiasm. You will have a proven track record in securing significant multiyear grants and a passion for fostering relationships that drive meaningful change.

You will bring:

• A history of securing grants, including awards of £20,000- £100,000+ and multiyear support.

• Experience navigating complex funding processes with organisations such as FCDO, Big Give and Comic Relief.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to inspire funders and stakeholders.

• Strong budgeting and financial acumen, paired with database management skills.

• A collaborative spirit and a genuine passion for making a difference.

Why Join Village Water?

You will be part of a supportive and ambitious team where your work truly matters. Together, you will empower communities, transform lives, and build a brighter future for the people who need it most.

How to Apply:

If you're ready to make an impactful difference, then we want to hear from you. Please send your CV to Priya Vencatasawmy for further details of the application process.

Closing date: 6th February at 12pm
First stage interview: Thursday 13th and Friday 14th February

Charity People actively promote 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.