Area marketing and communications manager jobs

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing, ambitious charity at a moment when helping more people find us, trust us and access our support has never mattered more, as we launch and deliver our new strategy. As Marketing Manager, you’ll help people better understand who we are, what we do and how we can help whether that’s someone looking for support, a professional seeking trusted information, or a supporter wanting to make a difference. Working closely with the Head of Brand and Marketing, you’ll bring our brand strategy to life through warm, engaging and effective marketing that builds understanding, strengthens trust and inspires people to take action. 

Key responsibilites

• Lead marketing delivery and growth by planning and delivering integrated campaigns across digital, content, social, email and offline channels, supporting the charity’s strategy, key organisational moments and ambition to help more people find, trust and access Day One’s support.
• Work closely with the Digital Officer to plan, deliver and optimise digital marketing activity, ensuring campaigns are effectively implemented, performance is monitored, and learning is shared.
• Lead brand and messaging delivery, working closely with the Head of Brand and Marketing to bring the brand to life day to day, ensuring messaging is warm, clear, consistent and people-centred, and supporting colleagues through effective internal communications to use the brand and tone of voice confidently and consistently.
• Drive insight and continuous improvement, using data, feedback and performance analysis to shape marketing plans, share learning across teams, and take a test-and-learn approach to improving reach, relevance and impact.
• Build strong, collaborative working relationships across the organisation and with external partners, working closely with the Events Lead to ensure effective promotion and storytelling, managing agencies or freelancers where needed, and ensuring all marketing activity reflects brand standards, safeguarding, GDPR and equality commitments.

What You Will Bring

You might come from a charity, public sector or values-led organisation, or from a commercial role where people and purpose have been at the heart of your work. You may already have experience marketing services, campaigns or causes, or be ready for a step up with more ownership and responsibility. What matters most is your ability to work with empathy, bring ideas to life, and help people find, trust and access support when they need it most. 

Please refer to the attached recruitment pack for more information and the full job specification.

How to apply

Please upload your CV and supporting cover letter to Charity Jobs outlining why you’re interested in the role. Please take your time to explain how your experience is relevant to this post.

Closing date: Midnight Sunday 23rd August 2026

Interviews:

First stage, virtual TEAMS: 3rd September 2026

Second stage, in-person, Leeds: TBC

About the role

We’re seeking a senior media and PR manager (fundraising and brand) to join our talented and ambitious media and PR team at an exciting time of growth for the charity.

As part of our 2025-2030 organisational strategy, we have ambitious plans to increase awareness, understanding, trust and engagement, to support the impact we can have for people affected by breast cancer and this role will play a key part in helping realise these ambitions.

You’ll lead all media and PR activity around Breast Cancer Now’s fundraising and brand marketing, developing and leading delivery of bold and ambitious annual media strategies for these areas that support the charity to supercharge progress for anyone affected by breast cancer. You’ll ensure all plans are tightly aligned to the charity’s strategic ambitions and integrated across owned, earned, shared and paid channels for consistency and greatest impact.

You’ll build media profile that positions Breast Cancer Now as determined leaders and as the ‘charity partner of choice’, raising awareness, engagement and support among actual and potential supporters across our fundraising activity, from our wide range of fundraising challenge events and flagship campaigns, to driving excellent results for corporate partnerships around shared values and targets in a way that makes us an aspirational charity to partner with.

Leading media and PR for our brand marketing activity, you’ll work closely with the brand marketing team and have a unique opportunity to work closely with our world/industry leading brand marketing agency to provide counsel and support the shaping of creative media and PR activity that best amplifies the charity’s brand across the year. Key to this role is ensuring relevant internal stakeholders are brought in where appropriate.

You’ll also play a key part in supporting the day-to-day leadership of the wider media and PR team.

About you

Excellent at building and nurturing impactful relationships both internally and externally at all levels, you’ll be an effective negotiator with the ability to balance complex and sensitive needs across stakeholders (including corporate partners, agencies, fundraisers, and journalists) to secure media profile that cuts through and resonates with key audiences. You’ll also be a sensitive in your interactions with people affected by breast cancer who support our work.

Drawing on strong experience of working in health communications, and media/PR relations environments, you’ll digest and translate complex health information and create compelling copy at pace for media. With an instinctive news sense you’ll identify and be quick to seize proactive and reactive opportunities to secure impactful media profile. 

A creative thinker, you’ll bring fresh ideas and bold thinking to help elevate the charity’s brand, cutting through the media noise with smart, stand-out storytelling. You’ll be agile in feeding into and delivering campaign ideas that make an impact.

A natural planner with a strategic mindset, you’ll work closely with colleagues to forward plan and consider the bigger picture while ensuring tight alignment and consistency across all communications output. Your ability to prioritise multiple and complex projects and handle conflicting demands and tight deadlines will also be key to the success of your team.

Job description and benefits

The job description and our attractive benefits are available for you to download.

Primary location of role and hybrid working

This role is primarily based in our London office. Our hybrid working model allows you to work up to 3 days per week at home.

The salary range is: £47,000 and £52,000 per annum

When applying

We hope you choose to apply for this role. To support your application, you’ll be asked to submit your anonymised CV and a supporting statement online. Please refer to the essential criteria on the person specification and clearly provide as much information as you can with examples, to demonstrate how and where you meet the criteria.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

We’re committed to promoting equity, valuing diversity and creating an inclusive environment – for everyone who works for us, works with us, supports us and who
we support.

We reserve the right to close this advert early. Therefore, to avoid disappointment please submit your application as soon as possible, if you’re interested in this opportunity.

Closing date: Friday 14 August 2026

Interview date week commencing 23 August 2026

Head of Communications & Public Affairs 

Salary: Up to £62k depending on experience
Location: Remote, with regular planned travel nationwide, particularly to London and the South, plus attendance at monthly and quarterly team meetings
Hours: Full Time, 35 hours per week
Contract: Permanent

We're looking for an exceptional communications leader to join Help for Heroes as our Head of Communications & Public Affairs. This is a rare opportunity to shape how one of the UK's most recognised charities engages with the media, policymakers, supporters and the wider public, ensuring the voices of veterans and their families are heard where it matters most.

Leading our integrated communications, public affairs, policy and PR activity, you'll develop influential campaigns that continue to strengthen our reputation, support fundraising and drive meaningful change for the Armed Forces community. Working closely with senior leaders across the charity, you'll act as a trusted adviser, bringing insight into the political, media and stakeholder landscape while helping to navigate the opportunities and risks that affect our mission.

This is a high-profile leadership role for someone who combines strategic thinking with outstanding delivery, thrives on building influential relationships and wants to use their expertise to create lasting impact for those who have served our country.

Please see below for more information on what just might be your future role.

About the Role

As Head of Communications & Public Affairs, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping how the charity is seen, heard and understood by the public, media, policymakers and supporters. Ensuring the experiences of veterans and their families remain at the heart of national conversations and decision-making.

• Developing and delivering an integrated communications, public affairs and policy strategy that advances the charity's mission and influence.
• Leading high-profile campaigns that raise awareness, support fundraising objectives and drive systemic change for the Armed Forces community.
• Building influential relationships with media, government, political stakeholders, partner organisations and sector leaders.
• Acting as a trusted adviser to senior leaders, providing strategic counsel on reputation, stakeholder engagement, public policy and emerging issues
• Leading the charity's press office, crisis communications activity, ambassador programme and external reputation management
• Developing, inspiring and coaching a high-performing team, fostering innovation, collaboration and measurable impact.

About You

Are you a strategic communications leader who knows how to turn insight into action and ambition into results?

Do you have a strong track record of leading integrated communications, public affairs, policy or campaigning activity that has built reputation, influenced decision-makers and delivered measurable impact?

Can you confidently navigate complex issues, build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and provide clear, credible counsel?

Are you equally comfortable shaping long-term strategy, responding to fast-moving external events and spotting opportunities to raise the profile and influence of an organisation?

If you're passionate about telling powerful stories, understand the UK media and political landscape, and enjoy leading talented teams to achieve ambitious goals, we'd love to hear from you.

You'll bring significant senior-level experience across communications, public affairs or policy, alongside expertise in media relations, stakeholder engagement and reputation management.

Most importantly, you'll be motivated by the opportunity to use your skills, networks and leadership to improve outcomes for veterans and their families.

About the Team

You’ll join our ambitious Marketing, Communications and Public Affairs directorate, a team dedicated to amplifying the voices of veterans and their families and ensuring their experiences influence public understanding and decision-making.

We are a collaborative, creative, and purpose-driven team that works across the charity to tell powerful stories, build meaningful relationships and create lasting impact. Together, we’re passionate about helping the Armed Forces community get the support they deserve.

In return we can offer you:

• Belonging to a team who make a difference to our community and value equality, diversity and inclusion.
• 29 days’ annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, regardless of service — plus your birthday off to celebrate!
• Opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days annual leave per year.
• Added to our free health scheme from day one, including discounts on dental, opticians, massages, and more - with the option to upgrade.
• 3 volunteer days per year to support the Help for Heroes community.
• A generous salary sacrifice pension scheme with an 8% employer contribution and a minimum 3% employee contribution, plus life insurance up to 4× salary as an active member.

Closing date: 23rd August 2026

Interview Process: Two stage process with an initial competency based interview and second round stage involving a task.

First round interviews to be held in person or via Teams 4th/7th/8th or 9th September.

Second Round in person 16th or 22nd September.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high number of strong applications.

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Do you want to improve the lives of people with disabilities and vulnerable people?

Humanity & Inclusion UK is looking for an enthusiastic and committed Media & Communications Officer to help raise the profile of our life-changing work. This is a varied role, building awareness in the UK of the challenges faced by people with disabilities and other vulnerable groups caught up in conflicts and disasters worldwide.

Securing quality media coverage and strengthening our brand recognition are central to our fundraising and communications strategy. Our communications focus on our core activities – disability inclusion, emergency response, physical rehabilitation and humanitarian mine action – underpinned by our values of humanity and inclusion.

If you are motivated to find new stories and create engaging content, bring a proactive, hands-on approach and enjoy juggling multiple priorities in a small team, we'd love you to join us. You'll work in an international environment, learn new skills, and play a real part in supporting people affected by crisis around the world.

Background Information and Purpose of Post

Humanity & Inclusion is aiming for a step-change in our private fundraising and visibility in the UK. Securing quality media coverage and strengthening brand recognition are central to this. Our communications focus on HI’s core brand pillars – disability inclusion, emergency response, physical rehabilitation and humanitarian mine action – underpinned by our values of humanity and inclusion. Alongside working with journalists, we are building our media presence through partnerships and developing our in-house content production.

The main purpose of the post is to:

· Focus on the delivery of HI UK's media and communications strategy, supporting fundraising and brand awareness objectives.

· Secure high-quality coverage in target media through proactive story development, pitching and spokesperson support.

· Produce engaging digital and print content for UK audiences.

· Work collaboratively to support communications campaigns, partnerships and fundraising appeals.

· Monitor, analyse and report on media and communications impact.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Media relations

· Work alongside the Media and Communications Manager to develop and deliver a targeted media and communications strategy that supports fundraising and brand awareness goals.

· Build and maintain relationships with UK and international journalists and producers.

· Proactively identify and pitch story and interview opportunities to secure coverage.

· Draft and distribute press releases, statements and reactive lines, including during breaking news and emergencies.

· Prepare and brief spokespeople for media opportunities and coordinate interviews.

· Facilitate media visits to overseas programmes in coordination with HI Federation and country offices and accompany journalists on visits where required.

· Contribute to applications and pitches for media fundraising appeals and partnerships.

· Work closely with communications colleagues across the HI Federation to amplify key messages and publications and adapt international content for UK media and audiences.

Content production

· Ensure that HI UK's website is well maintained and that static webpages are up to date.

· Regularly create and publish engaging news and stories on the website and social media channels.

· Develop in-house digital content (including blogs, photo stories, infographics and video) for UK audiences

· Lead on the design, layout and copy of HI UK's printed materials, using Adobe InDesign to produce professional, branded assets such as the annual report, banners and leaflets.

· Ensure that all communications reflect HI’s values and standards on consent, safeguarding, and ethical, inclusive storytelling.

Communications

· Actively contribute to HI UK's communications planning and editorial calendar.

· Work collaboratively across HI UK to increase consistency and quality of communications on HI's brand, activities and key campaigns.

· Coordinate with the private fundraising team to maximise HI UK’s brand impact and ensure that communications content strengthens supporter engagement.

· Develop media and communications activities to complement fundraising campaigns, particularly emergency appeals.

· Ensure consistent recognition of HI UK’s key funders and partners across communication channels and branded materials.

· Contribute to the roll-out of HI's global communications campaigns in the UK

· Support HI UK’s participation in public-facing campaigns with external coalitions and partners.

Other responsibilities

· Monitor and report on media coverage, comms campaigns and social media performance.

· Maintain a positive and collaborative working relationship with all colleagues and partners.

· Manage relationships with relevant suppliers and consultants. 

· Represent the organisation at relevant external events and meetings.

· Keep up to date with, and adhere to, relevant legislation, regulatory procedures, innovation and best practice in the sector.

· Any other activities commensurate with the level of the post, as may be required. 

Person Specification

We genuinely value diversity and are looking to build a team of people with a wide of range of personal and professional experience. If you don’t meet all of the criteria listed below but feel you would be a good candidate for this role, please apply. If you would like an informal conversation about this, please do send us an email or call us – we would love to hear from you.

Equal Opportunities Policy

HI UK is committed to diversity and inclusion. We recognise that discrimination shapes the opportunities that many people have in society and that people have different needs in order to realise their full potential.

Addressing this requires organisations to be proactive in creating environments that encourage the inclusion and development of all. Though we still have a long way to go, inclusion is central to our identity at HI UK and we are strongly committed to the continuous work that it requires.

We are particularly interested in hearing from candidates with disabilities and/or from Black and minority ethnic backgrounds, to help make us more representative. If you declare a disability and you meet the minimum requirements for the role, we will offer you an interview to demonstrate your skills. In the event that we receive a high level of applications for a role, we will invite those applicants who best meet the person specification.

About Us

We are an environmental charity with science at our heart. We help people to take action to protect the nature around them; by connecting them with it and giving them the tools they need to do so. We passionately believe in citizen science and are leaders in it. Our current focus areas include helping to create nature-friendly urban spaces, growing the impact of internationally known citizen science programmes such as Freshwater Watch, developing early career scientists and sharing learning internationally, and working with partners to advance the science, tools and thinking behind citizen science.

Role purpose:

To drive the growth of income from businesses, local authorities and public sector funders by identifying, developing and securing strategic partnerships. The role will build high-value relationships, generate new funding opportunities, and lead the development of compelling proposals, working closely with colleagues across Earthwatch to convert opportunities into longterm partnerships and sustainable income. This role will focus on building connections and opening doors, working closely with the Director to convert opportunities into funding to meet organisational targets.

Key deliverables:

Partnership Management and Development

• Lead on building and maintaining positive relationships with existing contacts in businesses, local authorities, and other partners in line with organisational priorities.
• Carry out excellent stewardship and management of partnerships, overseeing delivery plans, strategic activities and routine partnership activities.
• Lead all aspects of the partnership development process, including prospect research, proposal development and pitching, ensuring a seamless pathway from opportunity identification to funding secured.
• Cultivate relationships with other charitable organisations to expand Earthwatch’s network of partners and collaborate on joint environmental initiatives.

Proposal Writing and Project Development

• Lead the preparation of compelling funding proposals, tailored to meet the specific interests and priorities of potential partners.
• Ensure proposals are timely, impactful, and demonstrate clear outcomes.
• Work closely with the Finance team to develop accurate project budgets, ensuring all proposals are cost-effective and financially viable.
• Manage a portfolio of prospects and funding opportunities, contributing to agreed annual income targets. 

Sector Awareness and Marketing

• Monitor plans and strategies from businesses, local authorities and government bodies with a view to spotting opportunities for partnership working.
• Collaborate with the Communications teams to create high-quality marketing materials that support partner engagement and public relations.
• Represent Earthwatch at partner and networking events. 

Monitoring and Reporting

• Oversee the end-to-end grant management process, including timely submission of progress reports and financial narratives to ensure full compliance with donor requirements.
• Maintain a comprehensive reporting process via the CRM, providing accurate income generation updates, dashboards, and pipeline forecasts.
• Monitor environmental and sustainability issues in the media including emerging policies, trends and the performance of organisations with whom we have relationships. 

Collaboration and Team Support:

• Work closely with colleagues across the organisation, particularly the Income Generation, Programmes, Communications, and Finance teams, to ensure that funding proposals and reports are aligned with Earthwatch’s programs and objectives. 

In undertaking these roles, the postholder should also have regard to:

• Acting as an ambassador for the work, vision and values of Earthwatch Europe.
• Ensuring continuous development of skills and knowledge required for the post, undergoing training and performance review as required.
• Working within all the policies and procedures of Earthwatch Europe, ensuring compliance with health & safety policies and all legal and contractual obligations associated with the post.
• Collaborating with other Earthwatch teams to ensure effective delivery of partnership programmes.
• Carrying out any other reasonable duties commensurate with the level of responsibility of the post, as requested by the postholder’s line manager.

Please see the full job description attached.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK; Earthwatch is unable to support visa applications. 

Earthwatch is committed to making any adjustments we can for short-listed candidates, to facilitate participation in our interview process. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. 

We are looking for a creative, organised and experienced media and communications professional to join our External Affairs team within the Policy and External Affairs Directorate.

The Senior Media & Communications Manager will manage our press office and lead our media engagement activity to support our strategic impact and communications objectives, aligned to our business plan and wider corporate strategy.

You will use your skills and experience to help engage a range of media outlets on our expertise, insights and evidence on youth employment, placing our spokespeople appropriately for a variety of opportunities.

• You will also work closely with wider External Affairs colleagues and teams across the organisation to build our corporate impact narrative.

• At a time when youth employment is a high priority for Government and the news agenda, the post holder must also be able to demonstrate policy and political literacy and high comfort levels when working with policy, research and public affairs colleagues.

• This role is perfect for a proactive and agile professional with strong writing skills, who is excellent at building relationships internally and externally and able to engage external stakeholders and partners.

At a time when the youth employment agenda is so prominent, this role presents an exciting opportunity to be part of Youth Futures’ mission to help every young person achieve good work.

This role can be based at our Birmingham, Leeds or London hub. We currently operate a hybrid model of two-days per week in the office and three-days from home.

Please download our recruitment pack for more information on this opportunity.

Due to receiving high volumes of interest in our opportunities, this vacancy may close earlier than the advertised deadline. To ensure your application is considered, please submit it as soon as possible.

About the team

The Philanthropy Team raises income for Impetus and for Impetus partner charities. The team consists of 15 staff. Impetus has an annual income of c.£11 million which we are looking to grow significantly within the next few years. The team is led by two Directors of Philanthropy and Partnerships. 

The Philanthropy Team works with major donors, corporates and grant making trusts, as well as collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation to ensure we make a compelling case to generate new financial commitments and wider support for our work. The team also deliver a high-quality engagement programme of volunteering and pro bono for Impetus’s corporate supporters.   

Impetus is driven by a shared belief in tackling the barriers that hold back young people from disadvantaged backgrounds in education and employment. Alongside investing extensive financial and non-financial support in our charity partners through our Investment Team we also seek to influence decision makers to design and implement evidence led policy and direct new resources to get young people the support they need through our Public Affairs team. We are resolutely focused on outcomes, driven by quality evidence.

You would be joining a team that is passionate, ambitious, determined and warm. We care deeply for our colleagues, our charity partners and the young people we serve. 

About this role

The Engagement Manager is an experienced professional who plays a key role in supporting donor engagement across all Impetus donors, enabling the team to provide best practice and high-quality donor stewardship and a platform for the renewal of key philanthropic gifts.

The Engagement function is responsible for pro bono and volunteering. Reporting to the Head of Engagement, the Engagement Manager is responsible for supporting the successful delivery and continuous improvement of the volunteering programme, ensuring it delivers high-quality opportunities, contributes to agreed KPIs and evolves in line with the needs of funders and the organisation. 

The postholder will account manage key relationships with mid-level supporters and internal stakeholders, working across teams to deliver meaningful and well-coordinated engagement opportunities. They will contribute to identifying and developing new opportunities for the volunteering and pro bono programmes that respond to funder interests and portfolio needs. 

In addition, they will manage relationships with mid-level pro bono supporters, taking them through the full pro bono journey from project matching and onboarding through to stewardship and ongoing support.

This is a cross-functional role that collaborates closely with the Investment team, wider Philanthropy team, Public Affairs team and other stakeholders to ensure a consistent and excellent donor experience.

Key responsibilities

Volunteering programme  

• Account manage relationships linked to volunteering across corporates, individuals and grant-making trusts, ensuring engagement is maintained and escalating strategic issues or risks where appropriate.
• Support or lead meetings, alongside fundraising account managers where appropriate, with funders to understand their volunteering interests and contribute to the development of suitable engagement opportunities.
• Support account managers in ensuring consistent donor engagement throughout annual giving cycles, including tracking, reporting, and communications.
• Contribute to the development of the volunteering function to ensure the programme offers a range of high-quality opportunities suitable for different funder types and aligned to organisational priorities.
• Identify and suggest new volunteering opportunities based on charity needs and funder interests, working with the Head of Engagement to ensure strategic alignment across the programme.
• Lead delivery of the mentoring programme within agreed plans and frameworks.
• Where necessary, support delivery of the volunteering programme (i.e workshops), ensuring it delivers high-quality engagement activities, contributes to agreed KPIs and continues to develop in response to organisational and funder needs.
• Build and manage effective working relationships across the Investment team, Philanthropy team and other stakeholders to ensure volunteering opportunities are well scoped, coordinated and delivered effectively.
• Work with the Head of Engagement to coordinate needs across the Engagement team, liaise closely with the Investment team and portfolio contacts, and plan and deliver a high-quality programme of volunteering opportunities.
• Ensure communications with donors and external partners are clear, timely, compelling and aligned with agreed messaging.
• Line manage the Engagement Officer, providing support, guidance and oversight to enable effective delivery. Where necessary, lead volunteering delivery sessions when cover is required.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in Salesforce, including pipeline activity, reporting and key relationship updates.

Pro Bono programme 

• Support the identification, prospecting and conversion of new pro bono supporters, aligned with the needs of portfolio charities and Impetus, including attending meetings with prospective supporters.
• Manage relationships with mid-level pro bono funders, supporting delivery across the full engagement process from identifying suitable projects and matching opportunities through to onboarding, delivery and stewardship.
• Work with the Head of Engagement, internal teams and charity partners to scope projects and support matching pro bono funders to suitable opportunities.
• Support the onboarding and ongoing management of pro bono partners, ensuring clear communication and a high-quality supporter experience.
• Monitor the progress and quality of pro bono projects, gather feedback and identify improvements to strengthen delivery and impact.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in Salesforce, including pipeline activity, reporting and key relationship updates.

Other

• Support the development and implementation of efficient processes and systems within the Philanthropy team, with a focus on consistency and effectiveness.
• Work in line with best practices and agreed processes, policies and standards across all engagement activities.
• Share insights and learnings internally and externally to support continuous improvement.
• Work in line with Impetus’ strategy, policies, and procedures.
• Attend and support delivery of Impetus events as needed.
• Support the Philanthropy team as required with ad hoc duties.
• Provide cover for aspects of the Head of Engagement role when required.
• Represent the Philanthropy team in cross-functional projects and working groups, contributing to delivery and collaboration.
   

Person specification

Essential

• Experience of delivering or managing successful engagement, volunteering or fundraising activities, including tracking performance against objectives or KPIs.
• Familiarity with the fundraising landscape, including a good understanding of the corporate donor marketplace.
• Strong account management experience, including managing external partners or funders and building effective relationships across internal teams.
• Experience managing across the donor lifecycle, and  identifying and developing opportunities that meet stakeholder needs.
• Experience of developing opportunities for diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to understand and communicate complex ideas and information, including Impetus model.
• Experience working with skilled volunteers or pro bono partners, including supporting relationships through the full lifecycle from scoping or matching through to delivery and stewardship.
• A collaborative working style, comfortable working across teams with a commitment to working in a collaborative and inclusive way to achieve shared objectives.
• Experience of managing and developing staff, including setting clear objectives, providing regular feedback and creating development opportunities. Able to adapt management style to support colleagues at different levels of seniority and experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience delivering workstreams or programmes within agreed plans and KPIs.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to devise donor engagement plans and use project/account plans, budgets, and other financial information.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and manager a busy and varied workload.
• Ability to look beyond own area of expertise and be pro-active and creative in problem solving.
• Ability to make operational decisions and escalate strategic issues where appropriate.
• IT proficiency, including Microsoft Office and CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce).
• A commitment to Impetus’ mission.
• A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Knowledge of the sector – education and employment.
• Knowledge and understanding of the needs of a young person, charities, and corporates.
• Experience of working with young people.

About Impetus

At Impetus, our focus is on helping young people achieve positive education and employment outcomes to increase their chance of leading fulfilling and successful lives, irrespective of their background.

We tackle the three most difficult challenges that affect a young person’s ability to succeed in life in Britain today:

• Lost learning through absence, suspensions, exclusions from school
• Stagnation in education attainment outcomes, which means many are missing out on key qualifications like GCSE English and maths
• The large numbers of young people out of education, training and employment

We use our deep expertise and high calibre networks to give the best non-profits working in these sectors the essential ingredients to have a real and lasting impact on the young people they serve.

Through a powerful combination of long-term funding, direct capacity building support from our experienced team and our pro bono partners, alongside research and policy influencing to drive lasting systems change, we work towards a society where all young people can thrive in school, pass their exams and unlock the doors to sustained employment, for a fulfilling life.

We are resolutely focused on outcomes and impact, driven by quality evidence.

You would be joining a team that is passionate, rigorous, determined, creative and warm. We care deeply for our colleagues, our portfolio partners and the young people we serve.

Impetus is a registered charity and our charity number is 1152262.

Our Values

In 2022 the Impetus staff agreed the following set of Values to act as our guiding principles as an organisation and help us to remain focused on achieving our mission to support young people from disadvantaged backgrounds.

We are brave and curious

We are bold and brave in our pursuit of better outcomes for young people. We lead with curiosity and stay open to new perspectives. We support one another to take considered risks and learn together.

We bring high trust, high challenge

We build strong, long-term relationships through honesty, kindness, integrity, and respect. We create the space for open, constructive challenge, where colleagues, partners and supporters feel safe to speak up, hold each other to account, and bring their best in pursuit of our mission.

We are evidence led and results driven for young people

We pursue excellence for the young people we work with, are wholly committed to better outcomes, unapologetically results driven, and accountable for our actions.

We thrive through diversity

We seek to embed diversity of thought, background and experience in every aspect of our work. We are open, thoughtful and proactive in better understanding and challenging our assumptions to better deliver the change we seek.

We always seek collaboration

We will not succeed alone. We seek meaningful, productive partnerships with others to achieve our mission and drive systems change for young people.

Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion

We believe that a diverse workforce leads to an organisation that is more open, creative and gets better results.

We want our team at Impetus to represent the diversity of the people and communities we serve. We also want our team to be one where different experiences, expertise and perspectives are valued, and where everyone is encouraged to grow and develop.

We want to reach a diverse pool of candidates. We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that potential employees may need to in order to be successful.

We recognise the importance of a good work/life balance. We do everything we can to accommodate flexible working, including working from home, working part-time job shares and other arrangements.

Please just let us know in your application or at any stage throughout the process (and beyond) if these are options you’d like to explore.

Impetus is an equal opportunity employer and is determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. We value diversity and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Our employee benefits

Impetus appreciates the invaluable contribution made by all employees and wishes to encourage and reward loyalty, motivation and experience. We therefore offer a range of benefits and policies which aim to assist employees during various stages of their lives and careers. For more information on these, please download the job information pack from our website.

How to apply

Please click on the "Apply for this job" button.

You will need to:

• Complete the online form (including the equal opportunities monitoring form).
• Upload a comprehensive CV and supporting statement.

The supporting statement should be no more than two sides of A4 and should address the criteria in the person specification.

You should also include the contact details of two referees, one of whom must be your current or most recent employer. Referees will only be approached with your express permission.

As part of our commitment to flexible working we will consider a range of options for the successful applicant. All options can be discussed at interview stage.

The deadline for applications is Sunday 23rd August 2026, 11:59pm.

Interviews:

1st Interviews will take place on w/c 31st August 2026.

2nd Interviews will take place on w/c 7th September 2026.

You will also be required to provide proof of your eligibility to work in the UK.

Personal Data

Your personal data will be shared for the purposes of the recruitment exercise. This includes our HR team, interviewers (who may include other partners in the project and independent advisors), relevant team managers and our IT service provider if access to the data is necessary for performance of their roles. We do not share your data with other third parties, unless your application for employment is successful and we make you an offer of employment. We will then share your data with former employers to obtain references for you. We do not transfer your data outside the European Economic Area.

Location: Bristol office, hybrid (minimum two days a week in the office)

Salary: £38,456 per year (Band F)

Job Type: Full-time (37.5 hours a week), fixed term for 12 months with the possibility of extension

The role:

Every year CSE's advice service helps thousands of people to cut their energy bills, improve their homes and stay warm. Thousands more struggle with cold homes and unaffordable bills without ever knowing that free, expert advice is available. This role exists to change that.

As Marketing Manager, you will grow awareness of, and referrals to, CSE's energy advice services across both B2B and B2C audiences. You will build relationships with the professionals and community organisations best placed to refer people to us and develop campaigns that reach householders directly.

You will own a sustained marketing plan, produce high-quality materials and measure your impact. Reporting to the Head of Communications, you will work closely with colleagues across Communications and our Household Energy Services team. It is a creative, fast-moving environment where good ideas get acted on.

Specific responsibilities

An applicant appointed to the role will be expected to:

• Develop and maintain a sustained, practical marketing plan for CSE's advice services, covering referrer engagement (B2B) and direct-to-public activity (B2C).
• Work with Household Energy Services project managers to set clear objectives and targets, and report on performance.
• Research and map the professional referrer landscape, identifying the right intermediaries for each project area.
• Build and maintain a segmented referrer database and lead a proactive outreach programme, re-engaging lapsed partners.
• Develop messaging and materials that help referrers understand our advice services and promote them confidently to their clients.
• Deliver public-facing campaigns across print, community and digital channels, including activity reaching people who are digitally excluded.
• Work with the Digital Communications Manager on project-specific digital activity, including Google Ads, website content and email campaigns.
• Produce print-ready materials independently in Canva or Adobe Creative Suite, in line with CSE's brand and co-branding guidelines.
• Own marketing measurement for the advice services, using data to inform decisions and make the case for investment.

To see a more detailed list of responsibilities please see the supporting documents attached. These documents are also available to download from our website.

About you:

Essential attributes for this role include:

• Three to five years' experience in a marketing role, with responsibility for planning and delivering campaigns or marketing programmes.
• Experience of marketing to two distinct audiences: professional intermediaries (B2B) and members of the public (B2C).
• Experience of building and managing relationships with external organisations or referral networks.
• Experience of producing print-ready materials independently in Canva and/or Adobe Creative Suite, working to brand and style guidelines.
• A strong communicator, able to turn complex information into clear, accessible content for non-specialist audiences.
• Analytical – able to interpret data, identify what is working and make evidence-based recommendations.
• Organised and self-directed, able to manage a varied workload across projects with minimal supervision.
• Able to manage a marketing budget, track spend and demonstrate value for money.
• Proactive and self-motivated, with genuine empathy for CSE's mission and the communities we support.

Please note, the above is an overview of the skills required for this role. To see the full list of essential and desirable skills please see the attached job description.

Benefits:

CSE offer a range of other benefits including:

• You will be entitled to 25 days' paid holiday (plus statutory holidays)
• Company pension scheme with 8% employer and 6% employee contributions
• Subsidised bike purchase and Tech Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Health Cash plan
• Retail discounts
• Discounted breakdown cover and many more.
• We will pay fees and expenses on relevant training courses.
• We are flexible with working hours and will discuss this openly if you are invited to interview.

How to apply

To apply, please download and complete the application form available from our website and send it to our Jobs email address (found in candidate pack). Your application should demonstrate your suitability against the criteria in the person specification and job description. CVs and supporting letters will not be considered.

The Communications Manager provides operational leadership for CLAPA's communications delivery, ensuring communications and marketing activity is effectively planned, prioritised and delivered in support of the charity's strategic objectives. 

Reporting to the Head of Communications and Marketing, the postholder is responsible for translating the communications strategy into coordinated day-to-day delivery. They will oversee the planning, scheduling and operational management of communications activity across the organisation, ensuring work is appropriately prioritised, resources are allocated effectively and projects are delivered to a consistently high standard. 

The role directly manages CLAPA's Communications Officers, embedding effective planning, briefing and workflow processes that enable the team to deliver proactive, creative and high-quality communications.

Acting as the primary operational lead for communications delivery, the postholder will ensure colleagues across CLAPA receive responsive, well-planned communications support while maintaining clear priorities and protecting the team's capacity to deliver its best work. 

If you think you have the talent, passion and experience to help us ensure we can always meet the needs of the community we serve, we want to hear from you.

Mary’s Meals is a global movement supported by people from all walks of life and we are focused on one goal – that every child receives a nutritious daily meal in a place of education. We offer more than just a career, we offer the opportunity to support our global movement in a dynamic and inclusive environment with a real focus on personal development.

The Acquisition Marketing Manager attracts new UK supporters and generates income for Mary’s Meals’ school meals programme through effective and inspiring marketing across online and offline channels. This is a fast paced and hands on role for someone who loves to collaborate, problem solve and drive growth while keeping focused on our mission to feed hungry children. 

The role primarily raises income (but also awareness) through multi-channel marketing activity with a clear focus on maximising ROI and delivering supporter growth at scale. The focus of the role is on online marketing opportunities and includes managing our organic and paid social channels, overseeing social media influencer strategy and identifying emerging digital channels. The Manager works closely with the Mary’s Meals International team and its agency to deliver Google and Bing Paid Search, Google Grant, Display, and YouTube.

The role will also identify and manage the most effective offline marketing opportunities to maximise ROI from small budgets and pro bono opportunities, such as TV, Radio and OOH advertising. The Manager will ensure online and offline marketing opportunities complement each other (and link seamlessly to our retention strategies) as part of an integrated multi-channel marketing strategy.

Keeping our values led approach at the central focus is essential as is harnessing technology and good fundraising practice. We believe that how we do things is just as important as the end results.

The Acquisition Marketing Manager works side-by-side with colleagues from across the Supporter Experience and Communications directorate, ensuring a joined-up approach to all communications activities, through the integration of strong storytelling, marketing expertise and supporter engagement. The role has line management responsibility for the Acquisition Marketing Officer.

Key responsibilities include

• Ensure Mary’s Meals’ mission remains central to all Acquisition Marketing work.
• Work in ways which embody the team’s culture of empowerment, innovation and collaboration ensuring that Mary’s Meals’ values remain central.
• Direct line management of the Acquisition Marketing Officer and volunteers as required.
• Manage agencies and freelancers as required.
• Ensure activities follow fundraising and data regulations, and marketing best practice.
• Contribute to the creation of fundraising and awareness raising campaigns that build support for our vision including being part of cross-organisation project groups.
• Develop and execute a results-driven digital marketing strategy focused on income generation, conversion, and lifetime supporter value.
• Identify, manage and deliver media buying opportunities, ensuring that there is a strong creative execution, measurable ROI and cost-effective impact.
• Identify opportunities for pro bono media partnerships and manage relationships with agencies and external partners.
• Build performance-driven channel plans across, organic and paid social media channels such as Meta.  
• Utilise audience insights and data to ensure all activities are effectively targeted and evaluated.
• Deliver multi-channel marketing campaign strategies making use of the full range of online and offline channels available to Mary’s Meals. Seeking out the most effective channels based on strong ROI results.  
• Set up manage, and optimise Meta Ads with a focus on return on ad spend (ROAS) and cost per acquisition (CPA).
• Support the Website Marketing Manager to help deliver, manage, and continuously optimise Paid Search campaigns on Google Ads, Google Grant, and Bing Ads with a focus on return on ad spend (ROAS) and cost per acquisition (CPA. Also be able to manage this work independently as required.
• Track and report on key income metrics using GA4, Meta Ads Manager, Power BI, GTM, and UTM tagging, with a focus on ROI, revenue per click, and conversion rates.
• Evaluate marketing campaigns and channel specific activities, sometimes as part of wider organisational activities.

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Marketing and Communications Manager

Are you a confident and experienced communications professional ready to make a real impact?

We are looking for a Communications and Marketing Manager to lead the communications and marketing activities for a brand-new locally run youth charity.

As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from under-represented groups; in particular from Black, Asian, Mixed Race & other ethnically diverse individuals, people with disabilities, and members of LGBTQ+ communities.

Position: Communications and Marketing Manager

Location: Tilbury, Essex (Until the Youth Zone is completed and fully operational you will be based at the temporary offices space at Tilbury Community Association)

Salary: £35,000 to £40,000 (dependent upon experience)

Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Benefits: 33 days Holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) Workplace pension, Free gym access (once the Youth Zone opens) Access to OnSide’s Talent Academy; bespoke training and mentoring

Closing Date: 12noon on Monday 3rd August. We may close this role early if we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

First Stage Interviews: Online – Wednesday 12 August

Second Stage Interviews: Tuesday 18th August, Dagenham

About the Role

As a key member of the organisation's leadership team, this role offers a clear pathway into senior leadership, providing the opportunity to shape strategic decision-making. This role is your chance to create and deliver an exciting, bold communications strategy that amplifies the voices of young people and brings their stories to life, while raising the Youth Zone’s profile and establishing its reputation with stakeholders across the community.

No two days will be the same, you’ll juggle multiple projects, think on your feet, and thrive in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment. From driving digital communications to boosting visibility and reputation, you’ll play a key role, working alongside the wider team to ensure communications supports fundraising, supports strategic goals, and ensures the long-term sustainability of the charity.

You will combine big-picture thinking with a pragmatic and hands-on approach, being comfortable to move between setting direction and actively contributing to execution.

If you’re ready to take the lead, make an impact, and establish and lead the communications function for a new youth charity as it prepares to open its doors to thousands of young people, we want to hear from you!

About You

We are looking for a dynamic, innovative and creative approach to communications delivery with an interest in working in the youth sector.

You will have experience of:

• Planning and delivering strategic communication and creative marketing plans in line with organisational objectives and aims.
• Working with the media and delivering PR and publicity with local and regional media outlets.
• Website management, content development, and delivering engaging digital communications.
• Managing externally funded projects, including budget oversight, monitoring, and evaluation processes.
• Working in young person-focused environments, providing information, advice, guidance, and support.

If you have a passion for young people and genuine enthusiasm for working in a youth environment, then we would love to hear from you!

About the Organisation

Join a brand-new locally run youth charity, set to provide thousands of young people with the opportunity to have fun, make new friends, try something new and feel safe.

With community centric values and located in the heart of Tilbury, it will be an inspiring place for young people aged 8 – 18, and up to 25 for those with additional needs, to feel empowered and try new experiences. The building is due to be completed in 2027.

This is passionate, properly funded youth provision, with no ifs or buts. It’s about giving young people a chance to shine in an environment where they can be themselves.

It’s about opportunity.

Our dedicated Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Group, with support from the Senior Leadership Team, is actively promoting and advancing diversity and inclusion, ensuring a culture where everyone can be themselves and thrive.

You may have experience in areas such as Communications, Marketing, Marketing and Communication’s, Digital Communications, PR, Publicity, Communications Manager, Marketing Manager, Marketing and Communication’s, Digital Communications Manager, PR Manager, Publicity Manager, Head of Communication’s, Head of Marketing. #INDNFP

Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client – Not For Profit People. 

Senior Fundraising & Engagement Manager

Salary: £45,000
Location: Twickenham, London (hybrid working: four days office-based, one day remote)
Contract: Full-time, Permanent

About Harlequins Foundation

Harlequins Foundation uses the power of sport to improve the lives of people across communities. Working with individuals of all ages and backgrounds, the Foundation delivers programmes that promote physical wellbeing, mental health, education, inclusion and personal development. Through its work, the Foundation creates positive opportunities, tackles inequalities and helps people reach their full potential. 

As the Foundation continues to grow its reach and impact, this is an exciting opportunity to join at a pivotal stage and help shape the future of fundraising and supporter engagement.

About the Role

This is a senior fundraising leadership role with the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the future sustainability of the Foundation. Reporting to the Head of Foundation, you will lead the development and delivery of an ambitious income generation and supporter engagement strategy, driving growth across Individual Giving, Major Donors and Trusts & Foundations. 

Many of these income streams are still developing, making this an ideal opportunity for an entrepreneurial fundraiser who enjoys building new opportunities, shaping strategy and delivering sustainable growth. You will play a key role in developing long-term supporter relationships, strengthening the Foundation's fundraising infrastructure and increasing engagement with donors, ambassadors and stakeholders.

This role would suit an accomplished relationship-builder who combines strategic thinking with hands-on delivery and is passionate about creating meaningful supporter experiences that drive long-term impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of the Foundation's fundraising and engagement strategy. 
• Build and grow income streams across Individual Giving, Major Donors and Trusts & Foundations. 
• Develop fundraising pipelines, targets and performance frameworks to support sustainable income growth. 
• Cultivate, solicit and steward major donors and high-net-worth supporters. 
• Develop tailored engagement plans and exceptional supporter journeys to maximise donor retention and giving. 
• Lead and oversee trust and foundation fundraising, including funding applications, reporting and funder stewardship. 
• Provide strategic oversight of marketing and communications activity, ensuring alignment with fundraising objectives.
• Strengthen the Foundation's case for support and develop compelling fundraising communications and storytelling.
• Build and engage a network of ambassadors to expand awareness, advocacy and supporter engagement. 
• Use data, insight and technology to improve fundraising performance and supporter engagement. 
• Explore innovative approaches, including digital tools and AI, to enhance fundraising effectiveness. 
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, trustees and external stakeholders to maximise fundraising opportunities. 

Key Requirements

• Proven experience in a senior fundraising role with a track record of delivering income growth. 
• Strong experience in one or more of the following areas: Major Donors, Individual Giving, Trusts & Foundations or high-value fundraising.
• Experience developing or scaling fundraising functions within a growing organisation. 
• Excellent relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills. 
• Strong understanding of supporter stewardship and fundraising best practice. 
• A strategic mindset with the ability to translate ambition into delivery. 
• Outstanding communication and storytelling skills. 
• Entrepreneurial, proactive and comfortable working in an evolving environment. 
• Data-driven with strong analytical and decision-making abilities.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

The Harlequinns Foundation is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital staus or pregnancy and maternity.

We are looking for a Communications and Digital Campaigns Coordinator/Lead to work with Feeding Liverpool’s Food Alliance partners and staff team to increase the reach and collective impact of our work through communications, digital campaigns and storytelling.

The role will enable the food alliance in Liverpool to embrace and promote the voices and perspectives of Liverpool’s communities and partners - an essential step in creating a more equitable food system for everybody in the city.

We are open to hearing from candidates with diverse experiences about their ideas detailing how they would take this work forward.

This is an exciting time to join our organisation. We have a creative and dynamic staff team, a strong trustee board and a fantastically committed group of partners and member organisations. Furthermore, Liverpool’s Food Alliance is about to launch phase two of the city’s Good Food Plan, setting out our vision for the future of the partnership and the city. Liverpool is full of inspirational people who are active in building a city where everybody has access to good food.

Our work is led by their voices; therefore it is essential that the successful candidate is able to work collaboratively within our city-wide partnership. It is equally important that the post-holder is able to develop relationships within national networks, seeking inspiration and guidance from other parts of the country, to support Feeding Liverpool’s role in leading the Good Food Plan, and to act as a conduit for resources and inform work in Liverpool.

We have developed a detailed job description and person specification, which outlines the character and competencies needed for the role. We would refer potential candidates to our website for stories, reports and strategies that outline our approach.

The Communications and Digital Campaigns Coordinator/Lead will need to be hands-on and active within our communities. Feeding Liverpool aims to work flexibly with employees, and there will be the opportunity to work from home. However, given the nature of the role it is important that you will be able to commute to the office in Liverpool City Centre, and meetings across the city, on a regular basis.

Main Purpose of the Role

● To increase the reach, visibility and influence of Feeding Liverpool and the Good Food Plan, through strategic communications and integrated digital campaigns that engage key audiences and stakeholders.

● To ensure values-led storytelling across all channels, translating activity and impact into clear narratives that strengthen understanding, support and action.

● To drive engagement and demonstrate impact, using data, insights and partner collaboration to mobilise communities and evidence progress against shared goals.

Key Responsibilities

General Responsibilities

● Lead and deliver Feeding Liverpool’s communications and digital engagement to amplify the Good Food Plan, demonstrate impact, share resources, and strengthen collaboration.

● Work with partners across the Liverpool Food Alliance to amplify their activity, messaging and contributions to achieving shared goals.

● Develop and deliver communications strategies and campaign plans that are aligned with the Good Food Plan.

● Manage and develop Feeding Liverpool's digital presence through the effective use of content management systems, search engine optimisation (SEO) and digital communications best practice.

● Support the promotion of Feeding Liverpool’s programme of events, including pre- and post-event communications and engagement.

● To support the fundraising efforts of the organisation.

Copywriting and Content Creation

● Lead the creation of clear, engaging and accessible written content for a range of audiences and platforms.

● Create digital assets and marketing materials for social media, websites, reports, presentations and campaigns.

● Produce content including (but not limited to): case studies, reports, newsletters, website content, social media content, quotes, speeches, and campaign materials.

● Lead the creation of high-quality visual content, including photography, videography and short-form video content, to support Feeding Liverpool's communications, campaigns and events.

● Plan, film, edit and publish engaging multimedia content across digital channels, ensuring content is accessible, inclusive and aligned with organisational brand guidelines.

Media and PR

● Develop and maintain positive relationships with local, regional and sector media

● Identify opportunities to generate media coverage and proactively place stories

● Produce press releases, media briefings and other content for external publication

● Support the management of effective and timely communications

● Ensure consistent messaging across media and public-facing communications

Website

● Lead the development, maintenance and ongoing improvement of Feeding Liverpool’s website and the Good Food Plan digital presence

● Create and curate website content, working with team members and partners as required

● Regularly update key resources, including online maps, directories and information pages

Digital Campaigns

● Create and deliver digital campaigns that build narrative around key issues, initiatives and policy interventions to support the development of a fairer, healthier local food system.

● Utilise Feeding Liverpool’s digital platforms to build and maintain momentum on campaign issues through supporter mobilisation.

● Gather stories and insights from communities and partners across the network to inform communications.

● Identify and respond to political, social and media developments through timely, engaging communications and campaigns.

Monitoring and Analysis

● Monitor, analyse and report on website and social media performance, using insights to inform content planning and audience engagement strategies.

● Gather and analyse data that contributes to the monitoring of specific projects, initiatives and commissioned work.

● Lead the development of Feeding Liverpool’s annual impact report and individual project reports that demonstrate progress against the Good Food Plan.

Why this role matters
Good ideas, strong evidence and inspiring stories only create change if the right people understand and act on them. This role exists to ensure that the case for physical activity reaches the right people, in the right way, at the right time, and that it moves them to act. You’ll develop compelling narratives grounded in insight, evidence, and behavioural science, helping partners across the system create greater impact and supporting Yorkshire  Sport Foundation in leading and influencing far beyond its own boundaries.

Responsibilities
Strategic comms leadership
• Develop and lead a long-term strategic marketing andcommunications approach aligned to our Active Partnership role
and Sport England priorities
• Use behavioural science, audience insight and evidence to shapehow the system understands physical activity and inequality
• Identify the beliefs, motivations and barriers of key audiences anddesign communications that influence action
• Ensure all communications activities support YSF to influencestrategic stakeholders
• Advise the organisation on how messaging can support policy, investment and system change
• Develop Yorkshire Sport Foundation’s reputation as a trusted strategic voice

Influence & stakeholder engagement
• Shape communications that influence policy, investment and practice across local authorities, health and education systems
• Support senior leaders to land key messages with senior stakeholders
• Equip partners with messaging that helps them to demonstrate and amplify the impact they make
• Translate complex insight and evaluation into clear narratives and messages
Insight-led communications
• Embed audience insight and behavioural science into messaging
• Combine data, evaluation and lived experience to demonstrate impact whilst ensuring communications reflect communities
authentically
• Build a learning approach to testing, adapting and improving messaging effectiveness

Organisational leadership
• Lead and develop the strategic marketing and communications function
• Set standards for when communications activity should, and should not, happen
• Maintain humility while strengthening clarity of impact and purpose

Channels & delivery
• Plan and deliver integrated marketing and communications campaigns across digital, media, content and internal channels, ensuring activity aligns with organisational objectives and brand standards
• Produce and oversee high-quality content (copy, press materials, web, social, email and collateral) while coordinating agencies, suppliers and internal stakeholders to meet deadlines and budgets.
• Monitor performance using analytics and insight, report on outcomes and continuously optimise campaigns and messaging to improve engagement and reach.
Other
• To lead on YSF public affairs and policy work in partnership with the CEO
• Strategic comms planning with the Active Partnership National Organisation and other leading Active Partnerships ensuring consistency of messaging across England
• To support the marketing of events across Yorkshire
• To work flexibly to respond to changing organisational requirements and carry out any other duties which may arise from
time to time
• To follow policies and procedures in relation to other matters, e.g.Health and safety, safeguarding, GDPR, financial procedures, etc.

What we’re looking for
We know great candidates rarely tick every box. If you have strongskills across most of the areas below and believe you can add value, we’d love to hear from you.
• Skills in both operational and strategic marketing and communications
• Ability to influence policy, investment or organisational behaviours
• Ability to design and deliver communications strategies that change decisions
• Skills in translating evidence and insight into persuasive narratives
• Understanding of behavioural science and audience-centred communications
• Able to operate with credibility and humility in partnership environments
• Comfortable working where success means others receive recognition
• Strategic thinker who challenges activities that lack purpose
• Commitment to reducing inequalities
• Strategic narrative and messaging development skills
• Senior stakeholder influencing and facilitation skills
• Ability to simplify complex evidence and communicate in engaging ways
• Leadership and team development skills

Other
• Ability to travel independently around West Yorkshire and South Yorkshire.
• Ability and willingness to work to our organisational values

Please make sure you demonstrate your ability to meet therequirements of the job by giving clear, concise examples of how you meet each of the requirements in the What We’re Looking For section of the job description.

We recognise and welcome our responsibility to remove any barriers in our Recruitment and Selection process for disabled people. We have tried to do this, but if you have a disability and identify any barriers in the job description or employee specification, please tell us of these in your application. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments
to the job wherever possible and it would help us to know your needs to do this.