Brand communications manager jobs

Cambridge Science Centre
For more than ten years, Cambridge Science Centre (CSC) has been sparking
curiosity and a love of STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) in
young people across the East of England.

Job Description
This role is central to positioning CSC as the leading small-to-medium-sized science
centre and STEM engagement organisation in the UK. Working with the CEO and
Directors, you will help identify opportunities, shape CSC’s marketing strategy, and
translate that into an objective-led plan of action. You will be responsible for all CSC
marketing campaigns and activity, owning the brand and its development across all
key audiences, including the public, community groups, teachers and school leaders,
corporate CSR teams, and educational grant providers.
You will lead CSC’s marketing partnerships and publicity channels, including the
website, social media, YouTube, and press contacts. You will set the strategic
direction that informs our creative approach, energising staff to push creative
boundaries across video, social media, digital platforms, and live engagements.
In addition, you will ensure the organisation is supported with up-to-date collateral
across all major functions and initiatives, while fostering a customer-focused approach
through media and marketing skills training across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
● Develop and manage all CSC marketing and advertising activity, strategically
prioritising initiatives to achieve annual targets within the marketing budget.
● Own all aspects of CSC’s brand and the development of CSC’s storytelling
framework, ensuring content consistently communicates impact, inclusivity,
scientific curiosity, and community value.
● Support the CEO in the development and revision of a multi-year marketing
strategy, identifying top-priority objectives for focused campaigns which you
will then own.
● Maintain a cross-organisation annual marketing plan and quarterly update
schedule with key staff members to help identify ongoing opportunities to
promote CSC activities, products, community engagements and programmes.
● Working with the broader CSC team, create and manage a marketing content
development plan, including case-studies, blogs and social-media threads, to
best seize publicity opportunities and achieve annual marketing objectives.
● Establish annual marketing targets, and own and track marketing metrics
across all key audiences, including the public, schools, community groups,
corporate partners, and the informal education sector, including quarterly
reports on progress.
● Identify and manage marketing risk for the organisation, including considered
fast-response on public platforms as appropriate.
● Develop and manage all CSC marketing relationships with partners and
press.
● Own all press and publicity channels, driving up quality engagement with CSC
through the CSC website, social media, YouTube, etc.
● Create and manage a CSC collateral database, ensuring responsiveness to
business development priorities.
● Empower and upskill CSC staff to actively support marketing campaigns and
storytelling efforts.

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● Ensure that community and partner engagements are effectively supported
with marketing and awareness-raising initiatives.
Person Specification
Essential Criteria
● Significant experience in a senior marketing role, including annual budget
planning, press engagement, and campaign management.
● Proven experience in brand development and stewardship of brand identity.
● Experience in managing publicity channels, including websites and social
media.
● Experience in setting marketing targets and measuring progress to achieve
specific business development objectives.
● Experience in business-to-consumer advertising, ideally within a family, youth,
or event-oriented organisation.
● A people person: you enjoy working with others to help bring their stories to life.
● Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
● Driven to deliver timely, high-quality outcomes in everything you do.
● Proven ability to adapt quickly and effectively to changing priorities.
● A commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
● A collaborative work ethic, enabling you to work effectively with colleagues and
partners across a wide range of projects.
● Competent with digital tools, comfortable working with digital content and
analytical platforms.
Able to achieve a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.
Desirable Criteria
● Business-to-business marketing, and business partnership marketing
experience
● Relevant business, charity or educational press contact network
● Work with community- and value-based organisations
● Experience in developing and maintaining product and marketing collateral
● Experience in science communications or of working with families, adults and
children
● Customer service skills and experience
● Level 3 or equivalent qualifications in a STEM subject
● Full clean driving license

We’re recruiting an experienced and creative Youth Campaign & Programme Manager to lead the delivery of our national youth strategy and flagship Fearless campaigns. This is a pivotal role overseeing engaging, youth-led programmes that reach young people, parents, guardians and professionals across the UK.

You’ll manage high-impact national and regional campaigns, develop innovative digital and social media content, and ensure our brand, resources and website remain credible, engaging and relevant for young audiences. Working closely with Regional Managers, Outreach Workers and our volunteer Youth Panel, you’ll ensure young people’s voices are at the heart of everything we do.

This role suits a highly organised, strategic thinker with strong project management skills, experience leading teams, and a passion for improving outcomes for young people through creative campaigning.

Please find the full job pack here; have a read before submitting your CV and covering letter.

Permanent | Hybrid (Head Office-based) | £39,000–£41,000 | DBS required

The Trust’s mission is to use all of our assets, especially our money, to work with others to bring about structural change for a more just and equal society. Communication (both internal and external) plays a critical role in helping us to achieve this. We seek to effect long-term structural change through influencing, advocacy, campaigning, convening and research. We work in deep collaboration with partners by: building supporting alliances and ecosystems for social change; building an evidence base to advocate for change; and ensuring the voices of people affected by social injustices are listened to and heard both by us and by those in positions of power.

This is an exciting time to enter the Trust. As Head of Communications you will develop and oversee communication strategy to help the Trust achieve its strategic objectives (which will be refreshed in 2026-7). You will also play an active role in promoting social justice messages, campaigns and learning deriving from our work and that of our partners. This role will be of interest if you are committed to learning about and communicating how social change happens and if you want to help the Trust build on its work to make a real difference in tackling long-term structural inequality.

This is a full-time contract:

• Starting Salary: £55, 170 per annum for a 35 hour week
• Generous contributory pension scheme of up to 10%.
• Hybrid working with an expectation that at least 2 days a week will be office/field-based. The Barrow      Cadbury Trust office is in Vauxhall, London.

Barrow Cadbury Trust is an independent, endowed charitable foundation that has been working with others to drive structural change that leads to a just and equal society for more than 100 years.

We have a strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion and we encourage applications from people with personal experience of the social justice and human rights issues we seek to address. All staff have the right to request flexible working and to have this considered by their manager.

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Job Description
As the Operations and Visitor Experience Manager, you play a pivotal role at CSC, with full
responsibility for our Centre in Cambridge Science Park and our secondary site, currently in
Wisbech.
An essential part of your role is to drive CSC’s direct revenue streams connected to the Centre.
You will lead your team in generating public and school bookings, and in overseeing community
audiences, private hires, and other groups, ensuring every visitor enjoys a seamless and
welcoming experience. You will also take a proactive approach to increasing visitor numbers,
expanding CSC’s membership base, and researching and developing new revenue-generating
initiatives that strengthen our long-term sustainability.
Your expertise in creating and implementing exhibition spaces will be instrumental in bringing to
life our annual delivery calendar of science themes, which is strategically curated to attract and
engage our audiences while supporting the delivery of our Programmes. You will oversee an
annual budget covering the shop and site facilities.
You will work closely with the Outreach and Innovation Manager to prioritise, schedule, and
maintain products and content in line with CSC’s core Programmes and commitments, ensuring
impactful experiences for all audiences. In collaboration with the Marketing and Communications
Manager, you will plan and execute advertising campaigns targeting both the public and schools.
You will also coordinate with the Corporate Partnerships Manager to develop opportunities for
corporate partners to support on-site exhibitions and events, ensuring agreed partnerships are
effectively tracked and delivered.
Beyond operations, you will champion excellence in STEM engagement, providing both positive
and constructive feedback to the Engagement and Logistics Lead to ensure CSC’s offerings
remain best-in-class. This is an opportunity to shape the visitor experience at CSC, ensuring it
remains dynamic, inspiring, and accessible to all.
Key Responsibilities
● Create a welcoming and engaging environment for all visitors to our centres.
● Support and line-manage the Delivery and Sales Administrator and the Finance and
Operational Support Manager.
● Take overall responsibility for Health and Safety across CSC sites, ensuring full compliance
with requirements at both centres. Implement corrective actions where needed, and
oversee training and incident management to maintain a safe and well-managed
environment.
● Achieve annual direct income revenue targets across Visitors, Membership, Shop, Schools,
Parties, and STEMtots (under-fives), track progress, report findings, and take corrective
action as needed.
● Develop and implement strategies to increase visitor numbers and drive membership
growth.
● Research, plan, and execute new revenue projects to diversify CSC’s income streams.
● Oversee asset records, maintenance priorities, budgets, contractors, and expenditures
across the Cambridge and Wisbech sites, ensuring the effective sourcing and delivery of
third-party exhibits and content.
● Deliver an annual plan for exhibition-floor themes, events, and site management,
coordinating with the Outreach and Innovation Manager and the Engagement and Logistics
Lead to align activities with multi-year programmes, partner commitments, and internal
schedules such as training and exhibit maintenance.
● Establish a multi-layered feedback system to collect, analyse, and act on visitor insights,
continuously enhancing our offering.
● Oversee CSC’s volunteering and work experience programme, ensuring recruitment,
induction, and ongoing support are delivered to a high standard.
● Work with the Director of Business Development to identify and address barriers for
schools, supporting bursary applications and additional funding opportunities.
● In coordination with your team, ensure the shop is stocked with appropriate products to
maximise sales, support at-home engagement with STEM after a family visit and promote a
message of sustainability.
● Increase school bookings through strategic planning, aligning with schools’ annual planning
cycles, targeted outreach, and the effective delivery of engagement programmes.
● Work with the Marketing & Communications Manager to plan and deliver advertising for
exhibitions, events, and school engagement, ensuring effective promotion of activities at
both the Cambridge and Wisbech centres.
● Manage the budget and oversee all contractors and expenditures related to the Cambridge
site and Wisbech.
● Provide financial support, working closely with the Director of Operations and Engagement
to ensure CSC’s operational sustainability.
Essential Criteria

Experience managing a visitor attraction, including responsibility for income targets and
cost control.
● A creative and engaging mindset, with a proven ability to work with a team to create
intriguing and popular spaces.
● A thorough and operational approach to planning, risk management, and the continuous
improvement of processes.
● Demonstrated success in increasing visitor numbers and driving membership growth
through strategic planning and effective execution.
● Experience in researching, planning, and delivering new revenue-generating projects.
● A strong track record of increasing school bookings through targeted outreach and strategic
programme design.
● Comprehensive knowledge of health and safety management, including experience in
leading compliance activity and training across multiple sites.
● Strong financial acumen, with the ability to support budgeting, forecasting, and operational
financial oversight
● Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
● A strong drive to deliver timely, high-quality outcomes in everything you do.
● Proven ability to adapt quickly and effectively to changing priorities.
● A commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
● A collaborative work ethic, enabling you to work effectively with colleagues and partners
across a wide range of projects.
● Competent and confident in using standard computer applications.
● Achieve a satisfactory enhanced DBS check
● Full clean driving license
● Confident in using IT platforms, databases, and digital communication tools.
Desirable Criteria
● A passion for staying up to date with worldwide developments in science, technology,
engineering, and maths.
● Experience in using spaces to support learning or community development.
● Knowledge of sustainability practices in operations and visitor engagement.
● Project management qualifications or equivalent experience.
● Experience with CRM systems and membership platforms
● Experience in science communication or in working with families, adults, and children.
● Strong customer service skills and experience.
● Level 3 or equivalent qualification in a STEM subject.
Working Conditions

The primary location for this role is Cambridge Science Centre at Trinity Centre, Cambridge
Science Park, CB4 0FN; however, travel to secondary sites and the main office will be required.
One working weekend per month will also be required.

The Digital Communications Officer reports to the Digital Communications Manager. The post holder plays a key supporting role in communicating the work of the Trust – including its research, policy priorities, programmes, and alumni stories – to external audiences. This is a newly created role, introduced to expand our digital communications capacity and significantly grow our digital presence.

The Digital Communications Officer will work alongside the Digital Communications Manager to create, coordinate and maintain our digital output. They will need to have flexible skills across both web and social, and a strong ability to create eye-catching visuals and produce high-quality video content. This is an exciting opportunity for a creative and proactive individual to create engaging content, ramp up production of cross-platform video content, and introduce new digital innovations as the Trust seeks to explore new avenues to grow its reach.

Main duties

Social Media

• Take a lead on content creation for the Trust’s social media, writing crisp copy and creating engaging visuals suitable for a range of audiences across LinkedIn, X, Bluesky, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.

• Co-lead on the production of cross-platform video content, with a particular focus on TikTok and Instagram. Work with the Digital Communications Manager, Senior Programmes Officer: Marketing and Communications, and other colleagues to generate content ideas relevant to the Trust’s key areas of activity. Take an active, hands-on role in the planning, filming, and editing of innovative video content.

• Support with the day-to-day management of various socials platforms, including monitoring user engagement and answering inbox queries.

• Alongside the Digital Communications Manager, liaise with research colleagues to convert research outputs into engaging socials content, and work with colleagues in the programmes team to create impactful socials content promoting their work.

• Monitor social media engagement and activity more broadly, ensuring team members are aware of key developments and identifying examples of best practice in the sector.

• Advise and support all colleagues as necessary with their use of social media.

Website and Digital Communications

• Support with the management of the Sutton Trust website, and associated microsites, and the COSMO website, ensuring they are updated and remain responsive to the needs of our different audiences of students, teachers, policymakers, academics, funders and media.

• Work with external web developers to drive forward improvements to the Trust’s websites, ensuring quality user experience and SEO optimisation.

• Use Google Analytics and other monitoring tools to evaluate website performance and inform improvements. Work with a digital agency to manage the Trust’s Google Ads Grant Account and shape our approach to paid search advertising.

• Support with the maintenance of a proactive and diverse programme of blog content, helping to identify potential pieces from internal and external authors.

• Develop the Trust’s regular email newsletter, including drafting high quality content.

• Support with the formatting of research outputs and the design of other digital assets (such as charts), including those related to the COSMO Study.

Other

• Work with colleagues to maintain communications and content planning grids.

• Track and assess digital engagement in detail and assist with communicating performance to team members.

• Keep abreast of digital developments, assisting the Digital Communications Manager in providing expertise to the wider organisation.

• Proactively suggest improvements to the Trust’s digital communications approach.

• Write copy as required.

• Feed into the wider work of the Research and Communications Team.

• Other duties as necessary from time to time.

Person Specification

We welcome applications from individuals who have:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• A strong understanding of using Canva (as well as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign and/or Adobe Illustrator) to design engaging and creative graphics for social media.

• Experience of creating cross-platform video content for social media (experience producing vertical video for TikTok and/or Instagram is particularly desirable). Basic videography, photography and editing skills would be advantageous.

• Experience of using various social media platforms and creating high-quality content.

• A good knowledge of and some experience in managing a website, including basic knowledge of HTML and CSS, experience of WordPress and an understanding of Google Analytics.

• An eye for detail, and the ability to work accurately to tight deadlines.

We are also looking for an individual who:

• Is sympathetic to the aims of the Trust and its mission to address educational disadvantage.

• Has first-class interpersonal skills.

• Is willing to take on other duties from time-to-time as needed in a busy team.

• Is eligible to work in the UK (see here for information about right to work)

Terms of Appointment

• Contract: Full-time, Permanent

• Salary: £32,000-£36,000

• Working location: Minimum of 2 office days per week

• Office location: The Sutton Trust, 9th Floor, Millbank Tower, 21-24 Millbank, London, SW1P 4QP. Our home working policy gives staff the option to work from home for up to 60% of the time, with approval from their line manager.

• Hours: The standard working hours are 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday and may also be required to attend events / meetings outside of their normal working hours during weekday evenings and occasionally at weekends

• DBS check may be required

Interviews

Applications should reach us by midnight, 21st January 2026, with first round interviews held over Zoom on 4th February 2026, and second round interviews held at our London offices on Tuesday, 10th February 2026.

Safeguarding statement

The Sutton Trust believes that a child, young person or vulnerable adult should never experience abuse of any kind. We all have a responsibility to promote the welfare of all children and young people and to keep them safe. Therefore all posts undergo a safer recruitment process, including but not limited to, disclosure of criminal records where necessary and eligibility to work in the UK. We have procedures in place to promote safeguarding and a safe culture at the Trust.

Contextual recruitment

The Trust is committed to ensuring equality of opportunity and that all applicants receive equal consideration for employment. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds, including those underrepresented at present at the Trust, to apply for this role. As such we particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities, Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ and from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds. We are committed to being an inclusive and welcoming place to work and know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the young people we support.

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for disabled candidates throughout our recruitment process and during employment.

We also operate contextual recruitment at the Sutton Trust. Our application process gives you the option to include information about your background, such as whether you were eligible for free school meals, whether your parents went to university, or whether you attended a state school. For more examples and information on contextual recruitment, please see our website.

Use your digital skills to change young lives 

At YMCA Milton Keynes & Northamptonshire, young people are at the heart of everything we do. Every day, we provide safe homes, trusted relationships and life-changing support to young people who need it most.

We’re now looking for a Brand and Digital Communications Manager to join us on a 12-month fixed-term contract, covering shared parental leave. This is a brilliant opportunity for an experienced, creative digital professional to take ownership of our digital channels and help amplify the real impact of our work.

About the role

This is a hands-on, strategic digital communications role where no two days are the same.

You’ll lead our digital communications, content and design across multiple platforms — from social media and websites to digital screens across our campus. You’ll shape how we tell our story, how young people engage with us, and how supporters understand and champion our work.

You’ll:

• Own and deliver our digital communications and campaigns calendar

• Create engaging, high-quality content that brings our mission to life

• Manage and develop our websites and social media channels

• Lead on digital design, video and visual storytelling

• Act as a brand guardian, ensuring consistency and quality

• Line-manage one team member and collaborate across the organisation

You’ll work closely with colleagues across the charity, helping teams amplify their work and ensuring our communications are inclusive, accessible and impactful.

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for someone who combines creative flair with digital know-how, and who genuinely cares about using communications to make a difference.

You’ll likely have:

• Strong experience in digital communications, content and campaigns

• Confidence using design tools such as Canva, InDesign, Photoshop or Illustrator

• Experience managing websites and multi-platform digital channels

• Excellent writing skills and an eye for compelling visual storytelling

• A proactive, organised approach and the ability to juggle multiple priorities

• A collaborative mindset and confidence working with a wide range of stakeholders

Experience in the charity or not-for-profit sector is a bonus — but not essential. What matters most is your values, curiosity and commitment to positive change.

Why work for YMCA MK & Northamptonshire?

• Be part of a mission-driven organisation that puts young people first

• Use your skills to create real social impact, every day

• Work in a supportive, values-led environment

• Opportunity to innovate and shape our digital future

• Flexible and inclusive culture, with some evening or weekend work by agreement

How to apply

If you’re excited by the idea of using digital communications to amplify young voices and support life-changing work, we’d love to hear from you.

Job title: Media and Communications Manager

Contract: Maternity cover, 1 year from March 2026

Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week

Reports to: Head of Communications

Salary: £40-45k

Location: New Penderel House, 283-288 High Holborn, London WC1V 7HP

Working pattern: Hybrid working, with Tuesdays and Wednesdays based in the Holborn office and three days working from home

Company Description

PAGB is the consumer healthcare association. We represent manufacturers of branded over-the-counter (OTC) medicines, self-care medical devices, and food supplements in the UK. We empower self-care as the expert voice of the UK consumer healthcare industry. Working with Government, regulators and our members, we support the sector to responsibly navigate the ever-changing landscape, encouraging a fair and positive regulatory environment that supports product innovation, and promotes the contribution that self-care can make to people’s health at no cost to the NHS. Established in 1919, PAGB has a long and distinguished track record as the industry self-regulatory body ensuring balanced and responsible marketing of self-care products.

Role Description

This is a full-time hybrid role, based in the London Area, United Kingdom, with the flexibility to work from home 3 days a week. The Media and Communications Manager, reporting into the Head of Communications, is responsible for the creation and delivery of PAGB's external, member and internal communications, overseeing media relations and the PAGB brand.

Overall accountability

• To effectively manage all content on PAGB website and microsites
• To effectively manage the PAGB brand and visual identity
• To organise, co-ordinate and support PAGB events
• To manage all aspects of PAGB’s media relations
• To be the first point of contact for all media enquiries
• To effectively market PAGB services, events and training
• To create, manage and oversee creation of PAGB newsletters
• To support internal communications

Key areas of responsibility include:

Website and digital communications

• Managing the PAGB website to ensure it is regularly updated with relevant information and content is optimised for search and user experience
• Proactively managing website on on-going basis to ensure that it is up to date and actively liaising with PAGB teams to gather information to update as needed
• Managing relationships with PAGB’s website developers to ensure ongoing maintenance, updates and technical support are delivered effectively
• Managing relationships with PAGB’s IT suppliers over domain name and security certificate renewals as required
• Managing the Health and Food Supplements Information Service (HSIS) website
• Managing website and communications data analytics and analysis

Marketing communications

• Marketing communications to promote PAGB’s services, events, and training to members and non-members using appropriate channels
• Developing and supporting communications via various media e.g. social media, podcasts and video
• Working with external agencies to deliver engaging videos and graphics to demonstrate PAGB’s impact in key areas
• Managing PAGB’s partnership with the OTC Marketing Awards and other external partners
• Organising, coordinating and/or supporting PAGB events as required
• Development of content to be used in marketing and corporate communications, including but not limited to surveys, reports and market research
• Writing and managing external award nominations for PAGB, projects or individuals

Media relations

• First point of contact for media enquiries about consumer healthcare, over-the-counter medicines and medical devices and self-care
• Media issues management, developing messaging and response statements with the aim of ensuring coverage on the consumer healthcare industry and its products is fair and balanced
• Responding in a timely and compelling way to relevant external developments or media stories to generate proactive coverage which communicates our core messages
• Developing and delivering the media aspects of PAGB campaigns to promote self-care and amplify PAGB policy priorities and key messages
• Building, developing and maintaining high quality relationships with key target media across print, broadcast and online (national, consumer and trade)
• Building, developing and maintaining relationships with PAGB media experts
• Briefing PAGB spokespeople on key messages and organising media training as required
• Producing written briefings for PAGB spokespeople to support press interviews
• Media and communications activity to support regulatory initiatives, such as reclassification or safety issues
• Day-to-day contact for PAGB’s retained media relations agency on the delivery of the Health and Food Supplements Information Service (HSIS)
• Building relationships with PAGB members responsible who are responsible for media within their respective companies
• Managing and updating the Media Group Members on PAGB’s Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system

Media monitoring

• Responsible for relationship with media monitoring service
• Responsible for identifying trends and flagging any areas of concern
• Identifying opportunities for PAGB experts via ResponseSource
• Regularly reporting on PAGB’s coverage in the media by creating monthly media dashboards and generating statistics

Brand and design

• Responsible for PAGB’s corporate branding, ensuring correct and consistent use
• Maintaining PAGB brand guidelines and document templates
• Using Photoshop and Canva to undertake basic design tasks inhouse
• Managing relationships with external designers and oversee design and production of corporate publications and documents

Internal Communications

• Responsible for creating and generating content for internal staff newsletter
• Supporting monthly internal communications meetings
• Collaborating with other departments on internal changes, employee initiatives, and sharing company updates

General

• Contributing to the development and delivery of PAGB’s strategy, plans and activity
• Reporting monthly on activity and results to inform regular member value communications
• Ensuring work is produced in line with PAGB tone and brand guidelines
• Staying up to date with new developments and best practice in the media and public affairs fields
• Any other reasonable requests from your line manager or management team
• Occasionally respond to urgent media enquiries outside of normal working hours, where required

Candidates applying should meet the below specifications:

Essential

• Experience of writing and producing engaging content
• Experience of developing and managing websites, ideally using Wordpress
• Experience of writing and producing online content and email newsletters
• Experience of working with the media and liaising with journalists and external stakeholders
• Experience of writing impactful copy, including press releases, comment pieces, and quotes
• Understanding of branding and design principles
• Ability and willingness to work at both a strategic and operational level

Desirable

• Interest in or experience of working in the UK healthcare sector/an understanding of the UK healthcare context
• Experience of working in a marketing or communications role
• Understanding of policy environment

Skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a small team, contributing ideas and assisting colleagues outside of own remit when appropriate
• A self-starter who can work on their own initiative
• Ability to absorb new and complex information quickly and communicate it effectively
• Excellent written/verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Good organisational skills and excellent attention to detail
• Ability to be flexible, respond positively to change, work effectively under pressure and deal with conflicting priorities

You will play a key role as, together, we provide direct support to children and families, unite services and professionals and campaign to change the system.

Seriously ill children and their families deserve the chance to live a full life, supported by care that enables them to thrive.

But for many, it’s a lonely and isolating experience. That’s why we’re here. To make sure that no one has to face living through their child’s short life – and death – alone.

Together we support families through difficult times, offering lifeline practical, emotional and financial help.

Together we unite our sector. We help professionals and services to pool their knowledge and expertise, to deliver outstanding children’s palliative care.

Together we campaign to make sure that seriously ill children and their families get the care and support they need, when and where they need it.

Supporting, uniting, campaigning, together.

We are Together for Short Lives

As our Digital Communications Manager, you will:

• manage a programme to develop and refresh our digital communications channels so that they meet the needs of our audiences with the best possible user experience and accessibility
• work closely with stakeholders in managing this programme, overseeing budgets, issues and risks; internally, this will include chairing our cross-organisational Digital Communications Operations Group; externally, this will include managing our relationships with the agencies that provide our platforms
• conduct user needs and user acceptance testing for new developments to our digital communications channels, including our website
• manage our internal process for planning our day-to-day digital communications, making sure we schedule and publish a balanced and compelling array of content across our channels
• be our in-house expert on digital communications, working with and advising colleagues to create content across our platforms – including our website, social media channels and our email communications with members and supporters

You will have:

• excellent leadership and communication skills
• experience of managing stakeholders, budgets and risks
• experience of successfully implementing improvements to digital communications channels
• a deep understanding of how different social media channels operate, which audiences they reach, and how they can be used most effectively
• a track record of communicating successfully across a range of digital channels – and supporting and empowering others to do so.

How to apply:

If you are interested in applying for this post, please follow the link to our website to download and complete the application form. CVs will not be accepted. We regret that at this stage we can only consider candidates who have the right to work in the UK.

PR & Marketing Manager

• Hours: Full time – 37.5 hours per week 
• Location: Hybrid/Oxford  
• Salary: £37,001 - £47,407 per annum 
• Closing date: 19th January 2026 at 12 noon 

Help shape the voice of Helen & Douglas House.

We’re looking for an experienced and dynamic PR & Marketing Manager to lead our public relations activity, balancing strategic thinking with hands-on delivery, telling powerful stories that connect people with Helen & Douglas House. You’ll lead media relations, manage brand guidelines and deliver marketing support for internal teams.

What you’ll do:

• Drive PR activity: build media relationships, develop communication plans, pitch stories, manage enquiries, and secure impactful coverage.
• Guide organisational messaging, monitoring public perception, and support leadership during sensitive issues.
• Own and maintain brand guidelines, ensuring consistent, high-quality communication.
• Lead marketing support for Retail and People/HR teams – planning campaigns, producing materials, and evaluating results.
• Collaborate across the charity to deliver inclusive, engaging communications that connect people with Helen & Douglas House
• Manage budget responsibly and use insights to improve performance.

We’re looking for a skilled PR and marketing professional with strong experience in media relations, brand management and producing high-quality, on-brand communications. You’ll be confident with Canva and Mailchimp, managing multiple projects, and working with a wide range of stakeholders. You’ll have a creative eye, strong copywriting skills and an insight-driven approach.

Ready to bring your skills to a role that matters?

Applications will be reviewed and invited to interview as received. We reserve the right to close the advert at any time, therefore we encourage applicants to apply as soon as possible. 

Please note that everyone working for Helen & Douglas House are required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Helen & Douglas House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer and value the benefits of a diverse workforce. We positively encourage applications from all areas of the community.

Crisis is the national charity for people experiencing homelessness. We have embarked on our 10-year strategy for ending homelessness. We know it is not inevitable. We know together we can end it.

Location: Based in our London office (we are open to a range of flexible working options, in line with Crisis’ Hybrid-Working Policy) 

Contract: Permanent

About the role

This new, senior and specialist role will lead the development and delivery of the Crisis brand, marketing and audience work, helping more people connect with our bold cause, supporting income generation and growth, and strengthening our reputation.

This is a highly impactful position, bringing together a new audience insight approach, a re-structured brand development, creative studio and content teams, plus a person-centred storytelling function.  The role will provide impactful leadership of our marketing and an equitable approach to the needs of Crisis in raising awarness and donations.  It also oversees our content strategy and how we measure the impact of our brand and marketing, while building strong collaboratuve relationships across the organisation and with external partners.

About you

· You’ll bring your experience in brand and marketing strategy to help us connect with more people and make a real difference together

· If you love turning audience insights into creative campaigns and enjoy seeing the impact of your work, you’ll fit right in.

· Your up-to-date knowledge of market research and brand management will help us stay ahead and keep our message strong. 

· You’ll have the chance to lead exciting projects that boost our income and engage new supporters. 

· If you’re a people person who enjoys leading teams and building positive, inclusive cultures, we’d love to see what you can do. 

· Strong communication and analytical skills, plus a passion for equality and social inclusion, will help you thrive with us at Crisis. 

Please see the full Job Pack linked below, for a full list of requirements for this role. We realise that long lists of criteria can be daunting, and you may not want to apply for a role unless you feel 100% qualified. However, if you feel you have relevant examples to answer the screening questions, we encourage you to apply.

We believe diversity is a strength, and our aim is to make sure that Crisis truly reflects the communities we serve. We are actively working towards our organisation being a place where everyone can thrive and make their best contribution to our mission of ending homelessness for good. We know that the more perspectives, voices, and experiences we can bring to this work, the better. We particularly welcome applications from people who have lived experience of homelessness, and people from all marginalised groups, communities, and backgrounds. 

Working at Crisis 

Our values, Bold, Impactful, Collaborative and Equitable, are at the heart of everything we do as we continue in our mission to end homelessness.

Our staff, members and volunteers are vital to getting the right government policies in place, providing breakthrough services, and building a supportive community. We’ll lead by example to nurture a positive and ambitious workplace guided by ending homelessness.  

As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including: 

• A competitive salary. Please note our salaries are fixed to counter inequity and we do not negotiate at offer stage
• Interest free loans for travel season ticket, cycle to work, and deposit to secure a tenancy
• Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8.5% 
• 28 days’ annual leave (pro rata) which increases with service to 31 days and the option to purchase up to 10 additional days leave. 
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay.
• Flexible working around the core hours 10am-4pm 
• Wellbeing Leave to be used flexibly 
• And more! (Full list of benefits available on website) 

Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience, and career. 

When you join us, you will have the opportunity to join our staff diversity networks, which aim to champion issues across the organisation, enable staff to be their authentic and best selves and contribute to making Crisis a truly diverse organisation.

How do I apply?

Please click on the 'Apply for Job' button below. Our shortlisting process is anonymised as part of our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We do not ask for CVs, instead we ask you complete the work history section and answer the screening questions for us to be able to assess you fairly and objectively. At least two members of staff score all applications.

Closing date: Sunday 18 January 2026 23:59

Interview process: Two stages – informal stakeholder panel and formal interview and presentation task

Interview date and location: Week commencing Monday 2 February 2026 online

AI in Job Applications

We understand some candidates use AI tools when applying. Whilst we welcome the use of technology to support clear communication and structure, we want to learn more about you, so please ensure that your application reflects your own skills, knowledge and experiences

Accessibility 

We want our recruitment process to be as accessible as possible. If you need us to make an adjustment or provide additional support as you apply for a role, please contact our Talent Acquisition team to discuss how we can help. 

For more information about our work please visit our website

Registered Charity Numbers: E&W1082947, SC040094 

The Role

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a busy and vibrant brand and communications team to help drive impactful communications with members that demonstrate the value of Law Society membership. It's an exciting time to join the team as we look to deliver the organisation's new corporate strategy. This role will play an important part in achieving our mission of enhanced member experience and value.

You will work with colleagues across the organisation including marketing, member engagement and corporate communications to ensure a consistent, audience-centred approach to communications with members across all channels from social media and email to events.

What we're looking for

• Experience of creating impactful communications across a range of channels, including web, email, and social media.
• Evidence of planning and managing effective communications campaigns, including tracking and reporting successful outcomes.
• Strong planning, analytical and organisational skills, including the ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities.
• Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to quickly form positive relationships with colleagues at all levels.

You will be a self-motivated communications professional with a creative approach to delivering effective communications campaigns. You will have a good understanding of communications best practice, including the latest trends in digital and print communications, and accessibility standards.

You will be able to translate complex information into engaging communications to members and demonstrate strong attention to detail and proof-reading skills.

You will be confident in working with colleagues at all levels of an organisation and take a collaborative approach to your work.

What's in it for you

Head of Development and Communications

Job Description

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer

£46,200 - £50,200 per annum FTE

The Head of Development and Communications plays a pivotal role in driving In2scienceUK’s mission to change lives by opening doors to STEM degrees and careers for young people from lower socio-economic backgrounds. 

As a senior leader, you will shape and deliver a bold, integrated development and communications strategy that brings our mission to life, tells powerful stories of change, and inspires confidence and commitment from donors, partners, and key stakeholders that unlocks new opportunities for innovation and expansion.

In this role, you will manage a small, high-performing team and oversee the creation of compelling narratives and effective engagement strategies that inspire donors, partners, alumni, and key stakeholders, supporting a resilient and diversified income portfolio.

Working closely with programme teams, you will ensure that development and communications activity amplifies the impact of existing programmes, while identifying and developing new opportunities that deliver meaningful outcomes for young people across the UK.

You will drive the development of strategic partnerships and funding relationships to expand the reach and influence of In2science’s work. Combining strategic vision with operational expertise, you will take a proactive, entrepreneurial approach to growth, shaping how the organisation connects with its audiences, builds its reputation, and communicates the impact of its work in support of long-term strategic goals.

In2scienceUK operates on a remote basis, with necessary UK-wide travel for partner and funder meetings, events, and staff co-working days. 

Direct Reports

Development Team: Development Manager, Development Officer, External Fundraising Consultancy.

Comms Team : Senior Communications Officer.

Responsibilities 

Development

• To collaborate with the senior leadership team and trustees in setting organisational strategy and building strategic partnerships to support In2science’s vision for 2026 and beyond.

• Lead on planning, implementation and delivery of segmented fundraising and stewardship campaigns across programmes and audiences with a 2026 income target of £1.5m. 

• Lead and manage a diverse fundraising portfolio, including corporate partnerships, trusts and foundations, research grants (e.g., UKRI), government funding, and individual giving.

• To lead a small but effective development team, including an external fundraising contractor to build upon our success to date to achieve funding targets and foster strategic relationships with funding and delivery partners.

• Budget and resource all aspects of development and communications, including engaging with external contractors to maximise our output and upskill our teams.

• Work closely with the Head of Operations to oversee our CRM, ensuring accurate pipeline reporting and forecasting, as well as utilising the system for tailored stewardship opportunities.

• Work closely with our programmes team to ensure that deliverables are met and in line with our mission and objectives.

• Explore opportunities for partnership to launch new programmes and initiatives, working with the Data and Impact manager to use national data to ensure we deliver the greatest possible impact to those most in need.

Communications

• Oversee the organisation’s external communications, ensuring all messaging is on-brand, reflects our values, meets high standards, and effectively tells the story of our impact on young people.

• Oversee resourcing of the communications function, balancing 70% development and brand engagement with 30% programme-focused activity.

• Identify opportunities to maximise brand presence through strategic partnerships, policy engagement, and media activity.

• Work closely with the SMT and Trustees to respond to media, speaking, and event requests, ensuring consistent and impactful messaging.

• Ensure digital and web platforms effectively showcase our impact and support compelling storytelling.

• Manage the Senior Communications Officer to deliver campaigns that drive organisational growth and engagement with donors, partners, volunteers, and beneficiaries.

Governance

• To work with the SMT, CEO, and Trustees to ensure strong charity governance, including leading the Growth Subcommittee and preparing reports for quarterly board meetings.

• Identify organisation-wide opportunities to streamline and improve performance across the organisation.

• Working with SMT and trustees to ensure charity compliance. Including the charity commission, funding regulator, ICO.

• Identify and manage organisational/operational risk and ensure that all measures are in place to mitigate this.

As duties and responsibilities change, the job description will be reviewed and amended in consultation with the post holder. The postholder will carry out any other duties that are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job as requested by the line manager. All staff must undertake all mandatory training, checks and compliance as instructed by the organisation.

Person Specification

Essential:

• A passionate advocate for social mobility in STEM.

• An inspiring leader who can inspire and collaborate across the organisation to achieve our collective goals.

• Three years experience of leading a development team to generate a seven-figure annual income from a diverse range of donors, ideally in a charitable organisation.

• Knowledge of all streams of fundraising, with direct experience in at least two of the following: corporate fundraising, trust and foundations, research grants e.g. UKRI, government grants or individual giving (incl. high-net worth donors).

• A target driven individual with a proven track record of personal six-figure income generation and achieving or exceeding personal targets.

• Excellent relationship management skills to steward existing and potential partners and donors.

• Experience of line management including developing personal development plans and setting KPIs.

• Proven experience of managing a brand, ensuring consistent and impactful communications that maximise reach amongst our target audiences.

• Superb written and verbal communication skills with the ability to persuade and influence at all levels.

• Proven experience of overseeing communication campaigns to engage new prospects across a variety of audiences.

• Evidence of efficient and accurate management of budgets and resources.

• Willingness to work flexibly and attend occasional events or meetings on evenings/weekends when required.

• Working collaboratively and supporting fostering a collegiate workplace environment.

• Upholds the values of our code of conduct and is respectful to all.

Desirable:

• Direct knowledge and/or experience of the barriers young people face in accessing STEM degrees or careers.

• Direct knowledge and/or experience of working with education organisations or STEM sector employers, incl. knowledge of current trends.

• Experience of working in collaboration with across teams to deliver new initiatives that maximise outcomes for young people and attract relevant funding.

• Evidence of delivering highly impactful events.

• Prior experience of public speaking, thought leadership and engaging with the press.

• Experience of governance in a small charitable organisation and utilising Trustees to support the organisation's goals and objectives.

Benefits: 

At In2scienceUK we practise what we preach by giving all staff opportunities to progress in their careers. You will have the opportunity to develop your career with your line manager to get you to the next level from day one. 

Although we take our career development seriously we also value work-life balance. You will have the opportunity to work flexibly from home, balancing your caring responsibilities, volunteer commitments, hobbies and anything else that makes you happy. 

You will have 28 days of annual leave per annum, plus bank holidays. 

Commitment to Safeguarding: 

In2scienceUK is committed to our responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults as outlined in Working Together to Safeguard Children. We are committed to recruiting candidates who share this commitment to safeguarding, and therefore we apply robust recruitment and selection procedures to ensure that the people selected are right for the job, and that all candidates are appropriately screened prior to appointment. 

The following pre-employment checks will be undertaken as applicable:

• References 

• DBS check and/or Overseas criminal records check where applicable

• Self-Disclosure 

• Identity check 

• Right to work in the UK 

• Evidence of qualifications applicable to the role 

• Confirmation of registration with applicable registered body where applicable 

Many of our roles involve working with children and we will therefore take up references prior to your appointment. You should provide details of referees including your current and previous employers, covering the last 5 years. Your current or previous employer will be asked about disciplinary offences relating to children, if the role involved working with children, including any in which the penalty is time expired. We will also ask if you have been the subject of any child protection concerns and if so, the outcome of any enquiry or disciplinary procedure. 

Diversity and Inclusion:

In2scienceUK is committed to being an inclusive and diverse organisation where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those who are underrepresented in STEM and the charity sector, including but not limited to people from minoritised ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQ+ individuals, and those from lower socio-economic backgrounds.

We recognise that talent and potential come in many forms, and we welcome applicants with different experiences, perspectives, and ways of thinking. We are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process and working environment, and we will make reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. If you require any adjustments, please let us know.

About CoppaFeel!

CoppaFeel! are the UK’s only youth focused breast cancer awareness charity, and we’re on a mission to get every 18-24 year old checking their chest. We educate people on the signs of breast cancer and encourage them to check their chests monthly, so that if they notice something unusual they are empowered to contact their GP and advocate for themselves.

We do this because when diagnosed early, breast cancer treatments are more effective and survival rates are higher. Early detection can save lives.

Breast cancer does not need to be detected late, and as long as we are here and continue to be supported by people like you, we will do all we can to make sure this doesn’t continue to happen.

The Role

The Web and Email Manager will lead our digital presence across web, email, SEO, and paid search, crafting engaging campaigns that resonate with 18-24 year olds and inspire them to take action.

This is your chance to make a real impact, using cutting-edge digital strategies to ensure early detection of breast cancer becomes the norm, not the exception. You'll collaborate with a passionate team, manage exciting projects, and know that every click, every email, and every campaign you create could genuinely save a life.

You’ll sit within the Marketing department, report to the Head of Content, and line manage the Digital Marketing Executive. You’ll work closely with the Digital Fundraising Manager, Social Media Manager, Content Manager, and Marketing Manager.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and optimise innovative multi-channel digital strategies (across website, paid search, SEO, and email) that drive online visibility and performance.

• Manage the implementation of these strategies across our main digital channels, making sure all user journeys are integrated, effective, and aligned with CoppaFeel!’s objectives.

• Manage the relationship with our external web agency, and oversee the development and maintenance of the website and Self-Checkout tool, in collaboration with the Education team.

• Lead on our Paid Search and SEO strategy, including managing the relationship with our media agency, making recommendations for keyword changes and improvements, and reporting on our rank positioning and strategies for improvement.

• Lead on our website maintenance, with support of our external web agency, ensuring that the website is secure and remains live.

• Manage the organisation’s digital marketing budget, ensuring this is appropriately applied

• Line manage the Digital Marketing Executive, responsible for their development and impact.

• Develop and deliver engaging email campaigns, including automated workflows and well-designed email templates, to drive audience engagement and conversion.

• Create and optimise landing pages and new web content, informed by SEO research and best practices, to enhance visibility, user experience, and performance across digital channels.

• Develop and deliver engaging acquisition campaigns to grow our audience.

• Make sure web and email content adheres to brand guidelines and tone of voice.

• Produce rigorous monthly reporting of digital channels, identifying learnings and recommendations to implement to constantly evolve and optimise channels (including The Self-Checkout tool).

• Lead on accessibility of the website and The Self-Checkout tool.

• Act as the Marketing team’s lead for the CRM (Beacon), optimising how it connects with the website and email systems to enhance audience segmentation, personalisation, and campaign performance.

• Work collaboratively with the Social Media Manager, Content Manager, Senior Events Manager and Marketing Manager to create a holistic marketing activity calendar.

• Support on wider organisational projects to make digital activities as efficient as possible.

• Stay informed of market leading innovations and AI to ensure our work is forward thinking.

• Ensure rigorous reporting and analysis of digital activity to ensure delivery of planned KPIs, with an ambition to be constantly improving and evolving.

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

Essential

• Minimum 3 years experience working in a marketing/brand communications role.

• Demonstrable experience of implementing digital marketing strategies.

• An understanding of CoppaFeel!’s 18-24 year old target audience and digital platforms to reach them.

• Excellent understanding of the ever changing digital landscape, and how tools/AI can help enhance our work.

• Clear understanding of audience insight, including experience targeting and tailoring campaigns and communications to CoppaFeel!’s 18-24 year old target audience.

• Knowledge of WordPress (or other CMS), Canva, MailChimp, and other relevant digital marketing tools.

• Experience of creating compelling digital content.

• Adept at project management and working to campaign timelines and budgets.

• Agency and budget management experience.

• Experienced in tracking and reporting on campaign success against KPIs and ROI.

Desirable

• Knowledge of the challenges / limitations of working in the charity sector.

• Experience of working for a youth focused brand or charity.

• Understanding of health comms for young audiences.

• Understanding of fundraising, education and healthcare professional audiences.

• Application information

• Applications will close at the end of 18th January 2026 with the aim to commence interviews week commencing 26th January.

• CoppaFeel! reserves the right to close the vacancy early in the event that we receive a high number of applications before the closing date.

Main benefits, Terms & Conditions

Annual leave entitlement: 22 days, plus office closure at Christmas, a day off for the founders Cancerversary and a day off for your birthday.

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Health Cash Plan

• Access to Self Space training and 1:1 therapy

• Core working hours of 10am to 4pm

• Flex Friday; every other Friday off, offering the time to recharge and ensuring work life balance, while remaining available in case of emergencies

All annual leave and benefits are pro-rata'd for part time employees.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

At CoppaFeel! we support a diverse range of communities and we understand that diversity within our team is central and crucial to meeting the needs of the young people we exist to serve. We strongly encourage applications from Black, and people of colour, LGBTQIA+ candidates, candidates with disabilities, from men, and from those with a lived experience of cancer because we would like to increase the representation of these groups within the charity.

We promote equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace and make recruitment decisions by matching the charity's 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 recognise the value in encouraging a diverse range of perspectives, skills, experience and knowledge at the charity.

While the successful candidate will be selected purely on merit, in the event of a tie between two candidates with equal suitability, we may select a candidate with lived experience of the issues we are seeking to address through our work.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and we commit to offering an interview for all applicants with disabilities who meet our required criteria for the role. If you have any accessibility requirements or need any adjustments for the interview process please get in touch.

Help tell stories that change lives.

At YMCA Milton Keynes & Northamptonshire, young people are at the heart of everything we do. We exist to ensure young people have a safe place they can call home, people they can trust, and the support they need to fulfil their potential.

We’re excited to be creating a new Digital Communications Officer role. A brilliant opportunity for a creative, organised and values-driven communicator who wants to use digital skills to make a genuine difference.

About the role

This is a hands-on digital communications role where you’ll help shape how we show up online and how our impact is shared with the world.

You’ll work as part of our Communications and Campaigns team to raise awareness of YMCA Milton Keynes and YMCA Northamptonshire, as well as our social enterprises, including our conference facilities and Home Ground Café.

You’ll be responsible for creating engaging, timely content across our digital channels and helping ensure our communications are consistent, inclusive and impactful.

Your work will include:

• Running our social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and LinkedIn)

• Planning and creating engaging content using tools such as Canva

• Managing bi-weekly email communications to supporters and alumni

• Supporting digital communications for residents and the wider community

• Writing, filming and promoting case studies that bring our work to life

• Supporting campaigns, events and offline activity with strong digital content

• Monitoring performance, analysing engagement and using insight to improve

You’ll collaborate closely with colleagues across the organisation to understand what’s happening on the ground and share it in a way that connects with different audiences.

Who we’re looking for

This role would suit someone who is creative, organised and enthusiastic about digital communications, and who enjoys working in a fast-paced, purpose-led environment.

You don’t need to have worked in the charity sector before — we’re more interested in your attitude, potential and values.

You’ll bring:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Experience using social media and digital channels

• Confidence using design tools such as Canva (and others a bonus)

• Good planning skills and the ability to manage a varied workload

• A keen eye for detail and pride in producing high-quality work

• Curiosity, creativity and a willingness to learn

Most importantly, you’ll be someone who enjoys working with people and wants to use communications to support positive change for young people.

Why work with us?

At YMCA Milton Keynes & Northamptonshire, our values guide everything we do: Belong, Contribute and Thrive.

We offer:

• A supportive, inclusive and values-led workplace

• The chance to help shape a brand new role

• Opportunities to learn, develop and grow your digital skills

• Work that has real social impact

• A collaborative culture where your ideas are welcomed

Some evening or occasional event work may be required, but we work flexibly and supportively to make this manageable.

How to apply

If you’re excited about using digital communications to amplify young voices and support life-changing work, we’d love to hear from you.