Part-time Communications officer jobs

About the role

We’re looking for an experienced, highly organised Operations & Office Coordinator to play a central role in keeping our London office running smoothly and supporting our wider organisation.

This is a varied and hands-on role, with responsibility across office operations, governance coordination, and senior leadership support. You’ll be a key point of contact for colleagues and trustees, helping ensure everything runs efficiently behind the scenes.

Flexible working that works for you

This role is designed to be genuinely flexible.

• 21 hours per week, with flexibility over how these are worked
• We’re open to a range of working patterns (e.g. school hours, shorter days across the week, or compressed hours)
• Hybrid working, with two days per week in our London office

We aim to agree a working pattern that provides consistency and predictability, while fitting around your other commitments.

We particularly welcome applications from experienced candidates returning to work after a career break, including parents and carers.

What you’ll be doing

This is a broad and rewarding role with real ownership. You will:

• Support governance processes, including Board and Committee meetings and documentation
• Provide administrative and coordination support to the CEO and senior leadership team
• Maintain and improve systems and processes, with the opportunity to shape how things are done
• Coordinate IT support, equipment and asset management
• Coordinate logistics for meetings, events and travel
• Take ownership of the day-to-day running of the London office, ensuring it is organised, efficient and welcoming
• Act as the main point of contact for facilities, suppliers and office-related queries

About you

We’re looking for someone who brings strong prior experience and enjoys working in a role with variety and responsibility.

You will likely have:

• Experience managing or coordinating a busy office or operational environment
• Confidence working independently and taking ownership of tasks and processes
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work with senior stakeholders
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft 365
• A proactive approach and the ability to juggle competing priorities

Why join us?

• A genuinely flexible, part-time role designed to support work-life balance
• A supportive and collaborative working environment
• The opportunity to take ownership of a varied and important role
• The chance to contribute to an organisation delivering meaningful impact

About Farm Africa

Farm Africa is a leading charity working with smallholder farmers and small businesses in eastern Africa to improve incomes while protecting the environment.

We combine expert knowledge with practical solutions to create lasting change for farmers, their families, and the ecosystems they depend on.

How to apply

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly welcome those returning to work after a career break.

More information about the role can be found on the jobs page of our website. 

Strategic IT  Lead- Shape Technology Strategy, Innovation and Digital Future 

Location:

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Hybrid (2 days in Office) Leatherhead, Surrey 

Salary:

£Competitive per annum plus benefits 

Hours:

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Part time, 22.5 hours 

Contract:

Permanent 

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A New Opportunity to Shape SeeAbility's Digital Future

SeeAbility is looking for an exceptional Strategic IT Lead to shape our digital, technology, and data strategy at a pivotal time in our growth. This is a senior leadership role with real influence and visibility. Reporting to the Finance Director, you will help define how technology drives our mission and improves outcomes for the people we support.
Do you want to use technology to make a real difference in people’s lives?

Leading Strategy, Innovation and Digital Transformation 

You will lead SeeAbility’s organisation‑wide approach to digital, data, and technology. Your work will ensure our systems and tools are modern, secure, and ready for the future.

You will be responsible for:

• Leading the development of our IT and digital strategy
• Overseeing major system changes and digital upgrades
• Driving the adoption of AI and intelligent tools
• Strengthening data governance and data quality
• Enhancing digital services across the organisation
• Building a secure, resilient, future‑ready technology environment

You will partner closely with:

• The Strategic IT team, who you will lead and develop
• The Head of Technical IT, ensuring alignment across all technology functions
• Colleagues across operations, finance, and service delivery
• The Senior Leadership Team, advising on risk, transformation, and long‑term digital priorities

Are you confident influencing senior leaders and shaping strategy at the highest level?

A Role for Visionary, People-Focused Leader

You are a forward‑thinking technology leader who brings clarity, energy, and strategic insight. You combine technical understanding with strong people and communication skills.

You bring experience in:

• Leading organisation‑wide digital and IT strategies
• Managing data, infrastructure, and major technology platforms
• Modernising systems and improving digital capability
• Delivering secure environments and mitigating technology risk
• Driving digital transformation in medium‑to‑large organisations
• Working in charity, social care, or not‑for‑profit settings (desirable)

You excel at:

• Translating complex technical topics into clear business decisions
• Building strong relationships across teams and departments
• Leading high‑performing, collaborative teams
• Balancing long‑term vision with operational realities
• Making decisions with good judgement and strategic awareness

Do you thrive in environments where technology has the power to create social impact?

What You Will Bring:

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Strategic, adaptable, and future‑focused
• Confident at senior levels, with strong influencing skills
• Motivated by purpose‑driven work
• Skilled at both strategy and hands‑on problem‑solving
• Committed to creating modern, user‑centred digital experiences
• Passionate about using technology to empower people and communities

Are you ready to lead meaningful change and shape a more digital, connected SeeAbility?

Why This Role Matters

This is a rare opportunity to lead an ambitious digital journey with:

• Real autonomy
• Senior visibility
• Strategic influence
• A strong mandate for change
• The chance to create lasting impact for people and communities

If you want to lead our digital future — and help build a modern, resilient, user‑centred technology environment — we would love to hear from you.

Why Join Us as a Stategic IT Lead?

We don’t just offer jobs — we build careers and celebrate people.

Your Development & Appreciation

• Annual Excellence Awards – we celebrate your impact
• Long Service Awards – recognition every 5 years
• Development Discussions – your growth matters
• Leadership Development Academy – take your next step

Your Work-Life Balance

• 33 days holiday (pro-rata) (incl. bank holidays), rising to 41 days with long service
• Life events leave – time off when it matters most
• Organisational Sick Pay – 2 weeks after 6 months, up to 12 weeks over 3 years
• Buy or sell annual leave
• Enhanced Family-Friendly Pay + Paid Fertility Leave
• Carers Leave

Your Money Goes Further

• £500 monthly bonus draw – two lucky winners every month
• Blue Light Card + retail discounts & cashback
• Access to Tickets for Good
• Pay reviews + competitive rates
• Pension scheme with tools to plan your future
• Paid DBS & renewals
• Season ticket loans
• Advance Pay & Savings via Stream

Your Wellbeing Counts

• Cycle to Work scheme
• Life assurance – 2x annual salary
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Free eye tests
• Discounted gym membership
• In-house Wellbeing Coach

Safeguarding and Promoting Welfare

SeeAbility is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support. We expect all staff to uphold this commitment and have a strong understanding of their roles and responsibilities in safeguarding. 

Safer Recruitment

As part of our safer recruitment procedures, we require the following checks for all successful applicants:

• A criminal background check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (where appropriate).
• Documentary evidence to confirm your identity, current address, and the right to work in the UK.
• Health Declaration to ensure that you are medically suitable for the role you have been offered. 
• References will be obtained to ensure satisfactory evidence of conduct in current or previous employment concerned with the provision of services relating to (a) health or social care, or (b) children or vulnerable adults. 

These checks will be carried out and completed prior offering a date to start employment at SeeAbility’ s expense.

Diversity

SeeAbility is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all identities, including those from underrepresented groups and those who have a disability or neurodivergent condition. We are please to confirm that we are a Disability Confident Employer.

We believe a diverse workforce drives innovation, creativity, and success. Everyone’s unique experiences and views are appreciated, and their opinion valued. We are happy to offer any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process or the role itself to ensure a fair and equitable experience for all candidates.

In exceptional circumstances, the exempt from the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1) which provides for the application of a genuine occupational requirement.​

We are excited to be supporting St. Lukes Hospice (Basildon & District), to find a part time Supporter CRM & Data Manager.

This is a hybrid role based at the peaceful countryside Thurrock Hospice site in Essex, with 22.5 hours (3 days) per week, working pattern can be discussed. (£18,034.28 - 23,393.39 depending on experience)

The Charity
A passionate and collaborative hospice, dedicated to working in partnership with the community and committed to providing high quality, safe and supportive specialist palliative care services.

You would be joining an inclusive and supportive team with access to employee benefits that include:

• They offer 30 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Various discount cards and subsidised meals to helping give you access to healthy food options.
• A pension scheme with Scottish Widows.
• Organised social events every quarter and special events.
• Free parking.

The Role
Development, management and review of processes and procedures for all fundraising income and data across on and offline platforms.

Management and development of the Hospices supporter CRM (Donorflex), leading the relationship with the CRM provider and other data management suppliers.

Development and implementation of appropriate CRM training and reference materials for the Hospices CRM users.

Management of the fundraising and marketing data selection function.

Management of the teams reporting and insight function, ensuring provision of necessary reports, insights and learning to support future income.

Work with key colleagues across the organisation to support the wider Hospices Data Strategy and development of our data architecture.

Line management, development and provision of professional support and guidance to our Supporter Data Officers and volunteers.

The Candidate
Experience of CRM database management with excellent knowledge of CRM databases.

Experience of managing income and data processes and reconciliation.

Experience of working with data for marketing purposes, including compliant handling of communication preferences and building marketing data selections.

Experience of undertaking data analysis and presenting in appropriate formats to inform business decisions.

Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of data protection legislation and industry-specific regulation and experience of ensuring compliance within processes and working practices.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Please note applications are being reviewed at the end of May. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful, but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.