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Role purpose
We are looking for a proactive and organised Marketing & Communications Assistant to support the delivery of digital content and campaigns across Southampton Hospitals Charity’s channels.
This role will play a key part in ensuring our communications are delivered consistently and effectively, supporting social media, email marketing and website activity. Working closely with the Campaigns & Marketing Manager and Editorial and Communications Officer, you will help bring our stories to life across digital channels and ensure content is published, scheduled and monitored to a high standard.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to develop a career in marketing and communications within the charity sector, gaining hands-on experience across a wide range of channels and campaigns.
Key tasks and responsibilities
Digital content delivery and channel management
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Support the delivery of content across digital channels, including social media, website and email marketing.
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Schedule and publish content across social media platforms, ensuring consistency and alignment with campaign plans.
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Monitor social media channels, responding to comments and messages where appropriate and escalating where needed.
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Assist with maintaining and updating website content, including uploading stories, blogs, and campaign pages.
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Support the build and scheduling of email campaigns using Mailchimp.
Content creation and design
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Create engaging social media assets and simple marketing materials using Canva (or similar tools).
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Source and format images for use across digital channels.
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Support the creation of short-form copy for social media, email and web content.
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Ensure all content follows brand guidelines and is accessible and inclusive.
Campaign and team support
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Support the delivery of fundraising and awareness campaigns across digital channels.
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Create fundraising and campaign materials using Canva (or similar tools).
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Work closely with the Editorial and Communications Officer to bring stories and case studies to life online.
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Assist with coordinating content and ensuring deadlines are met.
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Provide general administrative and operational support to the communications and marketing team.
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Digital performance and improvement
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Support the tracking and reporting of digital performance, including social media and email metrics.
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Produce regular summaries of performance to help inform future activity.
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Identify opportunities to improve content and engagement across channels.
Person specification
Knowledge and experience
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Experience using social media platforms (either professionally or personally) and an understanding of how content performs across channels.
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Experience creating content and assets using tools such as Canva or similar design platform (or willingness to learn).
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Strong written communication skills, with the ability to write clearly and engagingly for digital audiences.
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Familiarity with (or willingness to learn) website content management systems (e.g. WordPress).
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Familiarity with (or willingness to learn) email marketing platforms such as Mailchimp.
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Interest in digital marketing, communications or the charity sector.
Skills, abilities, and behaviours
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Proactive and willing to learn, with a positive and flexible approach.
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Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
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Strong attention to detail, particularly when reviewing and publishing content.
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Creative with an eye for visual content and presentation.
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Ability to interpret and apply brand guidelines to create clear, engaging and visually consistent assets.
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Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively.
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Ability to follow established processes and ensure consistency across all communications.
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Comfortable using digital tools and platforms, with a willingness to develop new skills.
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A team player who is happy to support across a range of activities.
We are a leading healthcare charity dedicated to enhancing patient care and experience at University Hospital Southampton
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The role
The Innovation team at Leadership Skills Foundation is responsible for the design and evaluation of learning programmes that give young people life‑changing skill development and leadership opportunities. As Innovation Officer you will provide support to our Innovation Leads across learning development, visual design, and research activities.
This role is ideal for a creative all-rounder. You don’t need to be an expert in all areas on day one. We are looking for a proactive problem solver who can grow into the role and is energised by the idea of wearing multiple hats to help young people succeed.
You will directly support a broad range of projects including:
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Our strategic partnership with Sport England to positively impact a wider diversity of young people through sports leadership opportunities.
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The development of our new youth voice initiative to empower young people to lead positive change.
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The expansion of our Environment Leaders Programme to raise awareness and equip young people with green skills for their future employment.
What you’ll do
Learning development
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Work collaboratively to help create and test new learning programmes, and continuously improve our range of Awards and Qualifications based on research findings e.g. from our Sport England Programme.
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Support the creation, editing and quality-checking of course content and materials, such as Learner Evidence Records and tutor guidance documents.
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Support digital learning activity, including content creation, managing online platforms and testing user experience.
Visual design and content
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Create engaging visual designs for use in course materials and impact reporting, ensuring designs are always accessible and on brand.
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Manage our library of learning resources, ensuring designs are reviewed regularly and improved based on feedback and research findings e.g. from our Sport England Programme.
Research and evaluation
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Play a supporting role organising and conducting research interviews, observations, surveys and focus groups.
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Assist with data collection and analysis of qualitative and quantitative insights.
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Support the preparation of engaging impact reports and insight summaries.
What you’ll love
Remote working with flexible / agile working, with some travel to in-person meetings.
A small, friendly team committed to making a difference for young people.
Summer and winter team events.
Optional Vitality Health Care Plan, with option to add family/significant others at reduced rate ((following successful completion of probation period).
*** Please review the job pack for the full person specification and further information. This is a full-time, two‑year fixed‑term contract, with the ambition to extend subject to funding. ***
Empowering every young person to shape their future and lead their communities.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Communications Department inspires, informs and engages the public by showcasing Alzheimer’s Research UK’s mission, impact and scientific progress across all channels. As part of this, the Content Team plays a vital role in creating clear, engaging and accessible materials that help audiences understand the importance of dementia research, the breakthroughs being made, and the change we are striving to achieve.
The Content Officer supports this work by producing accurate and engaging content that strengthens our story telling and supports our priorities. It contributes to the success of major campaigns. The role helps create a range of written, visual and multimedia materials that explain complex topics — including research, policy, partnerships and fundraising activity — in a compelling and accessible way.
Working collaboratively with colleagues across Policy, Corporate Partnerships, Brand, Strategic Marketing, Social Media, Digital and in the Communications team, the Content Officer ensures that content is aligned, consistent and impactful. The postholder also contributes to the smooth delivery of content production and publication processes, helping to maintain high standards and a coherent organisational narrative.
Key Responsibilities:
Delivery and production
· Develop high‑quality content across formats (e.g., explainers, briefings, blogs, supporter materials, video and digital assets) to support research, impact, policy and partnership storytelling.
· Produce accurate, engaging content for corporate and philanthropic partnerships, including supporter‑facing materials and impact stories.
· Contribute to major brand and campaign moments (e.g., World Alzheimer’s Month) through ideas, drafting and coordinated delivery.
· Develop multimedia assets — including infographics, short videos and visual explainers — by drafting briefs and supporting supplier liaison.
· Under the direction of the Content Manager, commission and manage external suppliers (e.g., designers, videographers, editors), ensuring briefs are clear and outputs meet ARUK’s brand, accessibility and quality standards.
Research and information support
· Gather and verify information from colleagues, partners and subject‑matter experts to ensure clarity and evidence‑based messaging.
· Translate complex information (e.g., research, policy or partnership updates) into clear, audience‑appropriate drafts and outlines.
· Support development of evergreen content frameworks and thematic content packages for campaigns and partnerships.
· Use audience insight and performance learnings to inform content development.
Cross‑Team collaboration
· Work collaboratively across Communications — including Social Media, Policy, Corporate Partnerships, Brand, Strategic Marketing, Research Communications and Digital — to meet shared content needs.
· Contribute content expertise into cross‑team planning to support integrated communications activity.
Administration, planning and coordination
· Maintain and update content across ARUK platforms (ResourceSpace, News & Views), ensuring information is accurate, current and well‑organised.
· Use SEO principles and performance data to shape content recommendations, working with the Content Manager and Metrics & Insights team to monitor KPIs and identify optimisation opportunities.
· Support improvements to content processes and workflows across the team.
· Assist with project coordination, helping manage timelines, track progress and support delivery within agreed budgets.
Quality, and tone
· Ensure content is accurate, accessible and aligned with ARUK’s brand, tone of voice, editorial and ethical standards.
· Apply good judgement within defined areas of responsibility and ensure strong attention to detail.
What This Role Delivers
· High quality content that supports policy influence, corporate partnerships and integrated campaigns
· Clear, accessible information for supporters, partners and the public.
· Consistent content that strengthens the charity’s narrative across Policy, Corporate and Campaign channels.
· Effective collaboration with teams across Communications.
Knowledge, skills and experience needed:
· Experience producing written or multimedia content for digital channels.
· Experience developing content related to health, policy charity sector or corporate partnerships.
· Experience building and managing relationships with others.
· Experience of briefing and managing external agencies on the delivery of projects.
· An understanding of how to adapt content for different audiences and channels.
· Educated to degree level or with relevant experience.
· Excellent writing, editing and content creation skills.
· Ability to communicate complex ideas simply and clearly e.g. policy topics, science or partnership activity – simply and clearly.
· Strong organisation, time management and prioritisation skills.
· Collaborative working style, with confidence engaging with internal teams and external partners.
· Proactive and improvement-focused, contributing ideas for content development.
· Sound judgement within defined areas of responsibility.
· Strong attention to accuracy and detail
Additional Information:
Ways of working:
As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.
Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals. This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.
Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD.
Salary: Circa £31,000 per annum, plus benefits.
Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.
The closing date for applications is the 10th May 2026, with interviews being arrange once shortlisting has been completed. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business. Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.
We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, particularly from those in the global majority, those with disabilities, men and those from the LGBTQIA+ community. Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK.
As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer and ensuring fairness and consistency in our selection process, we will handle your CV and application with the utmost confidentiality. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us via our website.
How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application.
About Alzheimer’s Research UK: Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure. Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Smart Works is a dynamic, high profile and fast-growing UK charity that dresses and coaches unemployed women for success at their job interview. We empower each woman by giving her the clothes and the confidence she needs to succeed.
After visiting Smart Works, 68% of clients secure a job within a month, gaining financial independence and transforming their lives.
The Smart Works service is delivered in London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham, Newcastle, Reading, Bristol and Leeds. Over the past ten years, Smart Works has helped over 50,000 women, and last year alone we reached 10,600 women. It is our mission that any woman who needs our service should be able to find her way to a Smart Works centre.
In 2025 we launched our new 5-year strategy- we are aiming to build a future where every woman, at any stage of her career, can access trusted, personalised support to secure employment. We aspire to be local in feel, national in reach, shaped by the voices of women, valuing every story and every success.
More information about who we are can be found on our Smart Works website.
About the Role
This is an exciting role that will lead the successful growth and delivery of the Smart Works Pop Up Shops and sales, other fundraising events and the community fundraising programme. Managing the Events and Community Manager(s), you will work closely with the Wardrobe and wider Partnerships Team to deliver exceptional events, raise vital funds and secure stock for clients and fundraising.
The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing a robust strategy of Pop up shops and Sales, Events and Community Fundraising, to generate £800k+ of in-year income, and bolster future financial and community engagement opportunities.
The candidate will also work closely with the Head of Wardrobe and Retail Partnerships Manager, growing partnerships with retail brands which support Smart Works’ activities.
We seek a Head with experience in delivering end-to-end events, as well as demonstrable experience of fundraising through retail activations. An ability to work under pressure, deliver to tight deadlines, juggle conflicting priorities and exceed set targets will be key.
How to Apply
Please read through the full job pack attached and then submit a CV and a cover letter by 12pm on Monday 4th May.
1st round interviews will take place on Monday 18th or Tuesday 19th May and will be virtual. If you are unable to attend a virtual interview for any reason, please let us know to discuss another arrangement.
2nd round interviews will take place on Tuesday 2nd or Wednesday 3rd June and will be in person at Smart Works North London centre.
If you require any reasonable adjustments or alterations for the application and recruitment processes, please contact us.
Smart Works is committed to best practice employment practices, including reducing the burden for those seeking work. Smart Works will therefore reimburse reasonable costs of travel to interviews if required.
We exist to give unemployed women the clothing, coaching and confidence they need to succeed at interview and get the job.



Circa £70,000 per annum
Permanent
Part home/Part office (London) based
UNICEF ensures more of the world’s children are vaccinated, educated and protected than any other organisation. We have done more to influence laws and policies to help protect children than anyone else. We get things done. And we’re not going to stop until the world is a safe place for all our children.
This is a great opportunity to join the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK) as Head of the Portfolio Management Office (PMO).
In this pivotal leadership role, you will provide strategic direction, governance and oversight of UNICEF UK’s portfolio, ensuring our most important initiatives are prioritised, sequenced and delivered effectively. Sitting within the Strategy Directorate, the PMO acts as the organisation’s centre of excellence for portfolio management, strategic delivery, governance, assurance and financial oversight, working closely with Directors and senior leaders to enable informed decision making and successful delivery of our strategy.
We are looking for an experienced portfolio or PMO leader with a strong track record of operating at senior level in complex organisations, bringing confidence in governance, prioritisation, delivery oversight and change leadership. You will be an excellent relationship builder, comfortable influencing executive stakeholders, and able to balance strategic thinking with pragmatic delivery discipline. Experience of leading teams, embedding standards, and improving confidence, visibility and accountability across a portfolio is essential.
Act now and visit the website via the apply button to apply online.
Closing date: 5pm, Monday 4 May 2026.
Interview dates: Week commencing 18 May 2026 via video conferencing (MS Teams).
In return, we offer:
· excellent pay and benefits (including flexible working, generous annual leave and pension, big brand discounts and wellbeing tools)
· outstanding training and learning opportunities and the support to flourish in your role
· impressive open plan office space and facilities on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
· an open culture and workplace with colleagues who share our values, enjoy their work and are motivated to do their utmost for children.
· the opportunity to work in a leading children’s organisation making a difference to children around the world
Our application process: We use a system called "Applied" that anonymises your responses and focuses on your actual skills that are relevant to this role. This benefits you by giving you a greater chance of expressing your skills in this objective selection process.
We anticipate most colleagues will work one or two days a week in the office on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, East London and the rest of the time from home. We will happily discuss other flexible options to suit your circumstances.
We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, disabled candidates, and from men, because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at this level at UNICEF UK. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for children.
UNICEF UK promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business needs with 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 welcome a conversation about your flexible working requirements, personal growth, and promoting a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.
The successful candidate will be required to apply for a criminal records check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the role and the circumstances of your offences.
We only accept online applications as this saves us money, making more funds available for us to help ensure children’s rights.
If you require support in completing the online form or an application form in an alternative format, please contact the Supporter Care line during office hours.
If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note that we only provide feedback to shortlisted candidates.
Registered Charity Nos. 1072612 (England and Wales) SC043677 (Scotland)
The UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK), a charity funded by supporters, raising funds for UNICEF’s work for children.

Position: Social and Digital Media Creator
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours a week
Contract: Permanent
Location: Office-based in London N4, with flexibility to work remotely
Salary: Starting from £33,044 per annum plus excellent benefits
Salary Band and Job Family: Band 2, Charity
You will start at our entry point salary of £33,044 per annum, increasing to £35,109 after 6 months service and satisfactory performance and to £37,174 after a further 6 months.
About us
We make sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything we do. And it’s this commitment that unites us across the UK.
Our strategy is based on what people affected by MS have told us is important to them. It gives us a clear and determined focus.
Our work is based on the hopes and aspirations of our MS community. Together we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information.
Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive working environment where you'll be able to make a difference.
About this job
We’re looking for a dynamic Social and Digital Media Creator to join our team. You’ll be a real digital native, with experience delivering engaging campaigns across paid media, organic social media and email. Day to you’ll manage, moderate and optimise our digital channels and email communications – all integral shop windows for our brand.
You’ll deliver accessible and inclusive content viewed millions of times by over 210,000 followers. Planning and delivering targeted social and paid media strategies is a key part of this role. You’ll lead social content production, create engaging videos, graphics, and community-focused posts to support people living with MS.
The role also involves planning, writing, building, and sending targeted emails to key audiences using DotDigital, our email service provider.
The Social and Digital Media Creator generates and utilises channel and content insights to increase engagement, raise awareness, and drive conversions against our KPIs.
If you’re a well-rounded social media expert looking to make a real difference, apply today!
Closing date for applications: 9:00 on Monday 11th May 2026
Interested?
PLEASE PRESS THE 'HOW TO APPLY' BUTTON FOR MORE INFORMATION.
Equal Opportunities
We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and or from ethnic minority backgrounds.
We’d be grateful if you downloaded and completed the equality and diversity monitoring form and submit it with your application.
Disability Confident Employer
We’re a Disability Confident Employer and we’re committed to promoting equality and diversity.
You can ask for reasonable adjustments as part of both our recruitment and new starter on-boarding processes.
If you need any help or adjustments to apply for this role, please contact us. You can also ask for the application materials to be sent to you in a different format. Such as for them to be sent to you by email or in a larger word format.
More about our employee benefits:
We have a wide range of employee benefits including (but not limited to):
Encouraging work life balance
- 38 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays), pro-rata for part-time
- More annual leave entitlement, based on length of employment
- Smart working options (with the opportunity to work remotely and find a smart working pattern that suits both you and us)
- Flexible working options
Caring for you and your family
- Generous sick pay entitlement
- More sick pay entitlement, based on length of employment
- Opportunity to buy and sell annual leave in each calendar year
- Free access to a GP virtually 24 hours a day/7 days a week allowing you unlimited advice, reassurance and where appropriate diagnosis
- Enhanced leave for new parents
- Free access to a confidential 24 hours a day/7 days a week helpline service for both you and your family with a specialist range of support and information
- Special leave options (such as up to 5 days paid leave for domestic or personal emergencies a year)
- 10 days paid disability leave a year, pro-rata for part-time
- 10 days paid carers’ leave a year, pro-rata for part-time
- Cycle to work scheme
- Death in service scheme
- New family-friendly benefits, including paid leave:
- In the event of miscarriage or still birth
- To support fertility treatments
- For antenatal appointments for both parents
Thinking about your finances
- Enhanced salary sacrifice pension scheme
- Discounted season ticket loan and interest-free emergency loans
- Give as you earn to support other charities of your choice before tax
- New employee portal including lifestyle savings vouchers and personal wellbeing
Enriching your life at work
- Personalised development plans with a wide range of training courses and opportunities to source additional training options with your line manager
- Yearly internal apprenticeship opportunities
- New, modern offices that embrace working together both in-person and remotely
- Various opportunities to influence how we internally operate (including surveys, and focus and committee groups)
- Active and supportive internal employee networking groups for collaboration and peer support
- 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering for MS Society activities during normal working hours (such as fundraising events, or campaigning in the local community)
- 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering with other charities during normal
Safeguarding
We’re committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone who uses our services and we come into contact with.
This is regardless of Gender, Race, Disability, Sexual orientation, Religion or belief, Pregnancy, Gender reassignment.
We recognise our particular responsibility to make sure vulnerable adults and children are protected.
We have measures in place to protect everyone we come into contact with from abuse and maltreatment of all kinds.
Your right to work in the UK
You must have the right to work in the UK to work in paid employment with us. You’ll need to share documents showing you’re eligible to work in the UK if we offer you employment.
You can find the UK visas and permits granting you the right to work in the UK on the UK Government website. We currently don’t have a Sponsor Licence agreement with the Home Office and aren’t able to support you with your visa applications.
No agencies please.
To fund world-leading research, share the latest information and campaign for everyone's rights. Together we are a community. Together we can stop MS
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Are you ready to take on a new challenge with a leading charity making a real difference in brain tumour research?
Brain Tumour Research is an exciting, innovative, and ambitious charity. We are passionate about finding a cure for brain tumours through the establishment of dedicated Brain Tumour Research Centres of Excellence around the UK.
After a successful 2025, we’re building on our momentum and looking ahead with ambition. As our work continues to expand, so does our impact. We are now looking for passionate people to join us on the next stage of our journey!
It is a fantastic time to be joining us and we are keen to share this with likeminded and talented individuals. We currently have an opening for a Social Media Officer, to join our Marketing and Communications team.
- Do you want to make a difference in one of the most innovative and exciting medical research fundraising charities in the UK?
- Do you live in a commutable area for Milton Keynes?
- Do you have between two and four years of experience managing professional social media accounts?
Have you answered Yes to these questions?
Does this sound like the opportunity to really take the next step in your career?
Excited to learn more about this position? Then please take a read through our recruitment pack which is included within this advert.
If you have the skills and ambition that we are looking for we are excited to receive your application. We are really looking forward to welcoming a new member to our team!
We are asking for a CV as the first step but applicants may be asked to provide a targeted covering letter as part of the selection process. Interviews will be conducted during the application window as appropriate, and will consist of a first interview via MS Teams, progressing, if successful to a face to face second interview, held at our offices in Milton Keynes.
We reserve the right to close the application window early and advise candidates to apply in good time to avoid disappointment.
We are looking for people who share our passion for finding a cure for brain tumours and who have the skills and experience to make a difference. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, and ages. We believe that diversity enriches our organisation and helps us achieve our mission. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment where everyone can be themselves and contribute to our vision.
To find a cure for all types of brain tumours To increase the UK investment in brain tumour research
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Marie Curie is the UK’s leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end of life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness they’re likely to die from.
Job DescriptionThe purpose of the PR & Media team is to support the vision and values that enable Marie Curie to deliver its organisational strategy and strategic goals:
- To grow our influence, scale and impact to reach more people
- To grow our brand voice and influence thinking around end-of-life experience
- To build integrated place-based end of life services
- To build financial sustainability and grow our income.
Your role
As a Regional PR & Media Lead for London, South East, East of England & Midlands, you will play a crucial role in raising the profile of Marie Curie amongst key target audiences by developing and delivering projects that command media attention and coverage. You will work with the media to shape major fundraising and influencing campaigns and build our brand.
You will ensure excellent PR support for our integrated place-based end-of-life services. Seeking to strengthen our regional and local voice and influence thinking around the end-of-life experience.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone with substantial experience in public relations (in-house or agency) who wants to take the next step in their career in one of the UK’s largest charities.
Key requirements:
- Experience in building strong relationships with key target journalists.
- Excellent knowledge of the media – print, broadcast and online.
- Excellent understanding of digital and social media.
- Influencing and negotiating skills – e.g. working with internal and external key contacts to ensure the right PR opportunities are prioritised and maximised.
- Broad knowledge of the health and social care sector to ensure a competitive and relevant approach to media strategy development.
- Must be willing to occasionally travel across assigned regions.
Please see the full job description .
Additional InformationSalary: £36,900 per annum (+£3,500 London Allowance if applicable)
Contract: Fixed-term (12 months), full-time (35h per week)
Location: London (Hybrid). Home-based with 1-2 days a week in Head Office (One Embassy Gardens) office.
For this role, we can consider candidates based in London, Greater London and the wider South East. Must be within a reasonable commutable distance to the London Head Office. You will be expected to travel across the regions that you manage occasionally.
Application & Interview Process
- As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV and supplementary details. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role.
- Close date for applications: 10 May 2026. We encourage early applications as we may close the application process sooner once we receive a sufficient number of applications.
Benefits you’ll LOVE:
- Flexible working. We’re happy to discuss flexible working at the interview stage.
- 25 days annual leave (exclusive of Bank Holidays)
- Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme (we will match your contribution up to 7.5%)
- Loan schemes for bikes; computers and season tickets
- Continuous professional development opportunities.
- Industry-leading training programmes
- Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programmes
- Enhanced bereavement, family friendly and sickness benefits
- Access to Blue Light Card membership
- Subsidised Eye Care
At Marie Curie, our values are central to everything we do. They guide how we care for people, how we work together, and how we make decisions every day. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe for everyone — staff and volunteers alike — supportive, inclusive and rewarding. We take stringent steps to ensure that anyone who joins our organisation are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. We actively consider our impact on the planet, embedding sustainability into everyday decisions to create a lasting, positive difference for the individuals we care for and the world we share.
We believe everyone should have the opportunity to thrive and fulfil their potential. Marie Curie is deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, recognising both the social justice imperative and the strength a diverse workforce brings. We actively encourage applications from people of all cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.
We are happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. If you require any support, please contact us at .
Every application we receive is personally reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team, and in return, we ask that your application authentically reflects you — your experience, perspective and voice.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: Marketing Officer
Reporting To: Senior Marketing Officer
Salary: £26,846 – £31,439
Hours: 37.5 hours per week*
Location: Alder Hey Children’s Charity, Liverpool/Hybrid working
Job Purpose:
The purpose of this role is to help to shape, support and deliver marketing plans for Alder Hey Children’s Charity for a wide range of stakeholders, reporting to the Senior Marketing Officer This is a broad and varied marketing role which requires creativity, excellent communication and project management skills to help the charity plan and execute its marketing, fundraising and brand campaigns.
Main Duties/Tasks
Marketing Planning, Campaign Delivery & Performance:
- Support the Senior Marketing Officer and Marketing & Communications Manager to implement marketing plans and campaign strategies.
- Ensure campaigns across fundraising teams align with brand, audience insight and organisational priorities.
- Collaborate with fundraising teams to plan, create and implement integrated marketing campaigns across multi channels that meet brand and fundraising goals.
- Identify opportunities to grow audiences, engagement and income through innovative marketing approaches.
- Use market research and data to drive continuous improvement in marketing activity.
- Evaluate and share actionable learnings to optimise future campaigns.
- Analysis of campaign performance and audience insights to inform future marketing decisions.
Content, Channels & Brand:
- Creative and powerful copywriting skills aligned to the values of the Charity. Adapting copy to suit differing audiences and publications, and including digital, DM, print appeals, email, magazines, brochures, scripts and social media.
- Creation of powerful stewardship content in partnership with fundraising teams.
- Collaboration within the marketing team across branded social channels to drive growth and engagement.
- Collaborate with the Trust Comms team for campaign and content capture in line with Trust Policy.
- Upholding of brand positioning to always agreed deadlines.
Stakeholder Management, Delivery & Operations:
- Manage the production and distribution of marketing materials across external suppliers as required.
- Liaising and networking with a range of internal and external stakeholders including families, donors, our colleagues (including those within the Trust), suppliers (including agencies) and partner organisations.
- Assisting the Marketing & Communications Manager to work within project budgets using appropriate systems and controls.
- Attending and participating in events, team meetings, compulsory training etc.
Other Duties
- Be an outstanding advocate for Alder Hey Children’s Charity in line with the core values of the organisation.
- Be an active and supportive member of the Alder Hey Children’s Charity team, contributing to team development and working collaboratively with colleagues and volunteers.
- Attend and support events run by fundraising teams where required, including occasional out-of-hours working.
- Gain and maintain an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the charity’s work, priorities and future plans.
- Any other reasonable duties as required by your line manager
Our Values
Here at Alder Hey Children’s Charity, our values guide the way in which we work. By being courageous, working together, being passionate about our work, and making sure that we are creative in what we do, helps us to deliver the support necessary so that our Hospital can continue to deliver the very best care for our young patients and their families.
Our values are:
Courage: we try new things and take risks to innovate and drive forward new ideas. We have the courage to speak up and take a stance. We are accountable, responsive and responsible. We are unstoppable.
Together: we work together as one team, sharing our knowledge and learning. We work in partnership with patients, families, supporters and colleagues. We are respectful, celebrate diversity and empower each other to achieve our aims.
Passion: we are passionate about what we do and why we do it. We work together to share and grow. We inspire others.
Magic: we are fun, creative and child led. We create special moments, provide little extras and go further for our brave young patients.
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*In April 2025, the charity adopted a four-day working week policy, meaning staff previously working
37.5 hours a week are now working 30 hours a week to enable a four-day working week. We are confident that by embracing a more flexible and balanced approach to work, we can continue to create a thriving and fulfilling work environment while driving growth and success for our charity.
Note: This job description is intended to outline the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this role. It is not exhaustive and may be subject to change or modification as required by the needs of Alder Hey Children’s Charity.
Alder Hey Children’s Charity will make every endeavour to make any reasonable adjustments for applicants who require assistance in carrying out their duties due to a disability. Alder Hey Children’s Charity is committed to equal opportunities and positively welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Alder Hey Children’s Charity is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.
The post holder may be required to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure check.
Closing date: Monday 5th May
Interviews: Tuesday 13th May
Your covering letter should answer the following questions:
• Why you are interested in the opportunity?
• How do you meet the person specification?
Covering letters should be no more than one side of A4.
Longmire Recruitment is our dedicated recruitment partner for this vacancy
Location: Home-based and London
Hours: Full-time (35 hours per week), with some evening work and travel required*
* The RSB currently offers a four-day working week (32 hours), which is non-contractual and reviewed annually
Position: Permanent
The Royal Society of Biology is a single unified voice, representing a diverse membership of individuals, learned societies and other organisations across the biosciences. Our members study, work and research in fields that encompass humans, animals, plants, fungi, microorganisms, ecosystems and the molecular mechanisms of life. Our vision is of a world that values biology's contribution to understanding and improving life for all.
This exciting new Head of Communications role will sit within the External Affairs department and line manage two direct reports. You will lead the RSB’s strategic communications, branding and stakeholder engagement activities, in order to advance its mission, grow its influence with key audiences, enhance its resonance with members and potential members, and strengthen its reputation. As Head of Communications, you will also champion consistent, impactful communication across digital and social media and the press, fostering trust among stakeholders and shaping and delivering compelling narratives about the biosciences and the RSB's work.
The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate:
- Experience in leading a communications function in the charity, research or science sector.
- Strong experience in media relations, including managing press enquiries and securing high-impact coverage.
- Experience in overseeing digital communications, marketing, branding and content production.
- The ability to translate complex scientific or technical information for non-specialist audiences (Education, qualifications or experience in the biosciences or related subjects would be an asset)
- Experience in managing and developing high-performing teams, with a collaborative and supportive leadership style.
Longmire Recruitment is our dedicated recruitment partner for this vacancy.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK
The RSB is committed to ensuring equal opportunities in the life sciences, and supports diversity throughout lifetimes at school and higher education, in the workplace and training; we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities and cultures and believe that a diverse workforce will help us to achieve our mission.
Copywriter
Permanent. Full Time. Hybrid working (2 days per week in the office)
Location: This role can be based in any of our UK offices, Cardiff, Edinburgh, London, Warrington
Salary: £41,783 per year for Cardiff, Edinburgh, Warrington. £46,666 per year for London (including London allowance)
If we receive a high volume of applications, we reserve the right to close the advert before the scheduled closing date. Therefore, we encourage interested applicants to apply at their earliest convenience.
About us
Christian Aid exists to create a world where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty. We are a global movement of people, churches and local organisations who passionately champion dignity, equality and justice worldwide. We are the changemakers, the peacemakers, the mighty of heart.
We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, and recognise the value this brings in forming strong, creative and high performing teams. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, and from those with experience from outside of the voluntary sector. And no, you don’t have to be Christian to work here – we encourage people of all faiths and none to apply. We just ask that everyone lives out our values of dignity, equality, justice and love. We value a good work-life balance, so we’re open to part-time and flexible working. We also offer hybrid working for our office-based colleagues.
About the role
Reporting in to the Communications and Content Lead, the Copywriter will inspire audiences to give, act and pray with Christian Aid, so everyone can live a full life, free from poverty and injustice.
The post-holder will generate compelling creative copy and make impactful decisions around writing, editing, proofing and reviewing copy to the highest quality standard and supporting freelancers and agencies to do the same. Their output uses their creativity, expertise and passion for copy to create and oversee exemplary content for both print and digital media.
Some of the main responsibilities of the Copywriter include:
- Provide copy leadership within the Communications Division and ensures high quality copy aligns with Christian Aid’s tone of voice and brand.
- Review written content to ensure it supports fundraising and advocacy goals to the highest standard.
- Undertake a range of ad-hoc and planned copy-based and creative services or projects delivered to internal clients including creative consultations, pre-brief scoping sessions, and sanctioning exemptions to specific brand messaging.
- Manage freelance copywriters on the roster, ensuring they are trained and advised on how to apply the brand tone of voice and messaging through various types of content, in addition agencies are given feedback and direction to maximise our impact.
- Collaborate with teams across Christian Aid, enabling colleagues to write and edit content through advice, training and inductions.
About you
Who we are looking for:
Essential:
- Highly developed copywriting, editing, proofing and creative concepting skills. An authoritative and inspiring writer, able to create stand-out copy and adapt writing style to meet audience needs.
- Significant experience in a relevant field e.g. Creative Writing, Marketing, Communications, or Content Creation.
- Significant experience of developing, managing, and applying brand guidelines.
- Significant experience of championing a brand and brand values to colleagues, freelancers and agencies.
- Highly developed time, creative and project management skills.
- Developed ability to work autonomously in a creative, fast-paced environment, across a wide range of print and digital projects including, direct mailings, awareness campaigns, magazines and social media assets.
- Highly developed interpersonal and influencing skills. Confident in pitching to and influencing internal clients.
- Significant experience of collaborative creative work, particularly with colleagues and freelancers.
- Highly developed ability to interrogate briefs and suggest creative solutions, adapting written style to need.
- Highly developed eye for detail with ability to spot errors, unethical nuances and potential legal issues.
- Understanding of the latest trends in copywriting, including knowledge of writing for the web.
Desirable:
- Understanding of the charity/not-for-profit sector.
- Understanding of communications and ethics within international development.
Further information
At Christian Aid we strive to be an inclusive and diverse employer and recognise the value that this brings in helping to build strong, creative and high performing teams.
We are actively encouraging racialised minorities, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people with caring responsibilities, people from low socioeconomic backgrounds, women, and older workers to apply. This is because these groups are under-represented within our teams, especially at senior level, and we recognise and value the contributions members of these groups make to strong, creative and high performing teams.
We have a strong Christian ethos and we encourage applications from all faiths. Applicants will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of and sympathy with Christian Aid’s faith identity.
All successful candidates will require a DBS/police check appropriate to the role and location and a Counter Terrorism Sanction check as part of your clearance for commencing your role with us. We also participate in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information as part of the referencing process from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.
This role requires applicants to have the right to live and work in the country where this position is based and undertake the role that you have been offered. If you are successful and we make you an offer for the role, we will be required to conduct a right to work check on your immigration status in the UK. We will contact you regarding the documentation you will need to provide to evidence this.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
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Are you an experienced and talented communications professional looking for your next challenge? Are you excited to take on a pivotal role which will shape the future of a national charity working on a key social justice issue? Can you use your expertise and experience to raise awareness of hygiene poverty, the charity’s work and bring critical supporters and stakeholders onboard? If this sounds like you and you’re motivated by improving the lives of people across the UK, we’d love to hear from you.
The Marketing and Communications Manager plays a key role in raising awareness of hygiene poverty and inspiring individuals and corporate partners to act in support of The Hygiene Bank’s mission. This role leads our communications strategy, creates compelling content, manages digital channels, secures regional and national media coverage for the charity, and supports national campaigns and events. You will have the opportunity to work with our exciting portfolio of corporate and brand partners, co-designing joint campaigns and initiatives, and positioning our communications to generate further support and income.You will also play an important role in our End Hygiene Poverty research and campaign partnership with the charity In Kind Direct.
Working collaboratively across the organisation and with external partners, the postholder ensures our brand integrity and messaging is clear, ethical and impactful, helping to amplify the voices of those experiencing hygiene poverty and strengthen engagement with volunteers, community partners, supporters and the public who share our mission to end hygiene poverty. It is a varied, creative and meaningful role which sits at the heart of our work to ensure everyone has access to the hygiene essentials they need to feel clean, confident, and connected.
The charity is at a critical point in its development as we work to become a major national voice, working closely with others to drive significant change. Our people must be excited by the potential of what lies ahead, enjoy, and thrive in, change.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Communications Plan and Implementation
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Develop and implement the annual communications and marketing plan in collaboration with senior leadership.
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Design communications which meet our objectives, with particular emphasis on raising awareness of hygiene poverty and the charity, securing the support we need and championing and celebrating our partners and stakeholders
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Ensure communications are accurate, impactful, and aligned with The Hygiene Bank’s mission, values, tone of voice and brand guidelines.
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Translate complex or sensitive issues related to hygiene poverty into accessible, compelling stories.
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Provide strategic communications support across teams and projects, including leading on National Hygiene Week, our flagship annual event and our partnerships with leading national brands, such as Boots, Unilever and smol.
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Provide communications support for our fundraising campaigns and optimise our calls to action across all media.
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Uphold high ethical and inclusive standards in all messaging and ensure our communications conform with accessibility standards.
2. Digital Strategy and Implementation
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Lead digital planning and delivery across our website, email, social media and digital campaigns.
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Manage digital advertising activity (e.g., paid social, Google Ads), ensuring strong ROI.
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Lead on the development and maintenance of our website to maximised our impact with audiences, including using SEO and traffic metrics to inform improvements.
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Oversee analytics, reporting and insight‑driven optimisation, using this to guide the work of yourself and the Communications Officer.
3. Content Creation
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Produce high quality written, visual and multimedia content for a variety of platforms – including media communications, social media, presentations and speeches and communications collateral to support all our campaigns.
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Create and update marketing collateral, including leaflets, posters and campaign toolkits.
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Manage, create and edit supporter newsletters and email communications.
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Commission and collaborate with designers, photographers and videographers and other external creative resources as required.
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Develop and hold a library of high-quality creative assets and imagery which support our proposition and share with partners and volunteers as needed.
4. Ambassadors and Influencers
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Build and nurture relationships with ambassadors, influencers and public supporters.
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Develop briefs, guidance and campaign plans for influencer activity.
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Ensure ambassador messaging aligns with organisational values and priorities.
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Identify opportunities to amplify diverse lived experiences and voices.
5. Events
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Plan and implement digital and in person events for THB audiences
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Lead promotional activity for national and regional events, campaigns and awareness moments including those with our brand and corporate partners
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Support branding and communications needs for in‑person and digital events.
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Coordinate communications for key campaigns such as National Hygiene Week and major partnership launches.
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Capture and produce event‑related content (photo, video, social).
6. External Engagement and media
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Act as the point person for our collaborative campaign with In Kind Direct (IKD) End Hygiene Poverty, coordinating joint activities and working closely with peers in the charity
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Collaborate and work with our corporate partners to produce co-branded communications and collateral which protects the integrity of our brand and aligns with our partners.
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Collaborate with sector organisations to amplify other campaigns and activities in pursuit of shared goals
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Support media relations through press releases, statements, case studies and briefing documents.
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Work with our external broadcast agency to create compelling broadcast opportunities to amplify our messaging and campaigns
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Secure local, regional and national coverage for the charity online, and in print
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Represent The Hygiene Bank in external meetings, partnerships and sector collaborations.
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Build relationships with community groups, corporate partners and volunteers.
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Provide campaign assets and messaging for partners to support wider engagement.
7. Data and Monitoring
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Monitor communications performance using analytics tools.
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Prepare monthly reports and recommendations based on performance data.
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Maintain accurate records of communications outputs, engagement and media coverage.
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Ensure GDPR‑compliant data handling and responsible content management.
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Prepare an annual review of communications and learnings as input to future plans.
8. Administration
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Manage communications timelines, schedules and project documentation.
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Coordinate with suppliers, agencies and freelancers, including managing budgets where required.
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Oversee approval processes for communications materials.
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Maintain organised filing systems and brand resources.
9. Team
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Work collaboratively across teams and with volunteers to support organisation‑wide communications needs.
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Line manage the Communications Officer, empowering and championing them in their role
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Provide guidance on messaging, brand use and digital best practice.
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Adopt a ‘can do’ and responsive attitude to requests from team members.
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Contribute to an inclusive, supportive and mission‑driven team culture.
10. Internal Communications
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Support internal newsletters, updates and team/trustee communications.
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Working with relevant colleagues, ensure staff and volunteers have consistent, clear and accessible information.
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Strengthen internal cohesion by supporting cross‑team information flow.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
With a strong alignment to The Hygiene Bank’s values, you will have:
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Outstanding written communication skills across a variety of media, from crafting social media content to producing case studies.
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A creative mindset, generating new and innovative ways to communicate our work.
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An appetite for change and continuous learning and improvement.
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Excellent organisational skills: self‑motivated, disciplined, able to work without close supervision.
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Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
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Ability to represent the charity and its mission in a clear, emotive and factual way.
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Strong interpersonal skills: able to build and nurture relationships with volunteers, corporate partners and community groups.
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An enthusiastic, can‑do attitude; a self-starter and a team player with a flair for building relationships.
This job description and person specification outlines the major components of the role but is not intended to be exhaustive.
EXPERIENCE
With a strong track record of roles in communications and/or marketing, you will be able to demonstrate:
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Proficiency in a range of communications tools, such as Canva, MailChimp, Wordpress, Google Adwords, Adobe, Microsoft Suites, Hootsuite, etc.
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Strong copywriting skills for a variety of audiences and formats.
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Ability to produce marketing and communications materials for multiple audiences across different platforms.
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Ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences and stakeholders.
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Strong IT skills including CRM systems, PowerBI, social media channels, Wordpress, Google Analytics and related tools.
Please note that applicants need to be resident in the UK and have the right to work in the UK.
The Hygiene Bank is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and values diversity of culture among our staff and volunteers. We actively welcome applications that will help increase the diversity of our workforce, welcoming applications from those with disabilities and from minority groups and from different backgrounds and experiences.
How to apply
Closing date: Thursday 30th April @9am. Please note that we are a small team and will be reviewing applications as they are received. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. This is to ensure that we can manage application levels whilst maintaining a positive candidate experience. Unfortunately, once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications.
Interview dates: from 8th- 15th May 2026
We believe it is not right that feeling clean should be a luxury or a privilege for anyone in our society


The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: Senior Marketing Officer
Reporting To: Marketing and Communications Manager
Salary: £31,125 – £39,926
Hours: 37.5 hours per week*
Location: Alder Hey Children’s Charity, Liverpool/Hybrid working
Job Purpose:
To drive the planning and delivery of integrated marketing campaigns for Alder Hey Children’s Charity, supporting fundraising and organisational objectives, reporting to the Marketing and Communications Manager. The role will oversee workflow and priorities, manage marketing officers, and ensure campaigns are delivered to a high standard. The Senior Marketing Officer will also play a key role in shaping marketing strategy, analysing performance and driving continuous improvement across fundraising marketing activity. This is a broad and varied marketing role which requires creativity, communication and project management skills to help the charity plan and execute its marketing and brand campaigns.
Main Duties/Tasks
Strategic Planning, Leadership & Performance: ·
- Work with the Marketing & Communications Manager to shape long-term marketing plans and campaign strategies.
- Provide strategic guidance to ensure campaigns across fundraising teams align with brand, audience insight and organisational priorities.
- Represent the marketing function in cross-departmental planning.
- Develop marketing processes, templates and workflows to improve team efficiency.
- Implement and oversee internal systems for content management, consent, image banks, brand guidelines etc · To continually improve performance of team members encouraging collaboration and sharing feedback and high-performing and positive marketing team culture.
- Lead regular one to ones with team members.
- Ability to provide strategic marketing integration advice for fundraising campaigns
- Identify opportunities to grow audiences, engagement and income through innovative marketing approaches.
- Use market research and data to drive continuous improvement in marketing activity.
- Evaluate and share actionable learnings to optimise future campaigns.
Campaign Delivery, Content & Channels:
- Collaborate with fundraising teams to plan, create and implement integrated marketing campaigns across multi channels that meet brand and fundraising goals.
- Creative and powerful copywriting skills aligned to the values of the Charity.
- Adapting copy to suit differing audiences and publications, and including digital, DM, print appeals, magazines, brochures, scripts and social media.
- Creation of powerful stewardship content in partnership with fundraising teams
- Collaboration within the marketing team across branded social channels to drive growth and engagement
- Collaborate with the Trust Comms team for campaign and content capture.
Stakeholder Management, Brand & Operations:
- Manage the production and distribution of marketing materials across external suppliers as required.
- Liaising and networking with a range of internal and external stakeholders including families, donors, our colleagues (including those within the Trust), suppliers (including agencies) and partner organisations. ·
- Upholding of brand positioning to always agreed guidelines.
- Assisting the Marketing & Communications Manager to work within project budgets using appropriate systems and controls.
- Attending and participating in events, team meetings, compulsory training etc.
Other Duties
- Be an outstanding advocate for Alder Hey Children’s Charity in line with the core values of the organisation.
- Be an active and supportive member of the Alder Hey Children’s Charity team, contributing to team development and working collaboratively with colleagues and volunteers.
- Attend and support events run by fundraising teams where required, including occasional out-of-hours working.
- Gain and maintain an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the charity’s work, priorities and future plans.
- Any other reasonable duties as required by your line managerOur Values
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Here at Alder Hey Children’s Charity, our values guide the way in which we work. By being courageous, working together, being passionate about our work, and making sure that we are creative in what we do, helps us to deliver the support necessary so that our Hospital can continue to deliver the very best care for our young patients and their families.
Our values are:
- Courage: we try new things and take risks to innovate and drive forward new ideas. We have the courage to speak up and take a stance. We are accountable, responsive and responsible. We are unstoppable.
- Together: we work together as one team, sharing our knowledge and learning. We work in partnership with patients, families, supporters and colleagues. We are respectful, celebrate diversity and empower each other to achieve our aims.
- Passion: we are passionate about what we do and why we do it. We work together to share and grow. We inspire others.
- Magic: we are fun, creative and child led. We create special moments, provide little extras and go further for our brave young patients.
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*In April 2025, the charity adopted a four-day working week policy, meaning staff previously working
37.5 hours a week are now working 30 hours a week to enable a four-day working week. We are confident that by embracing a more flexible and balanced approach to work, we can continue to create a thriving and fulfilling work environment while driving growth and success for our charity.
Note: This job description is intended to outline the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this role. It is not exhaustive and may be subject to change or modification as required by the needs of Alder Hey Children’s Charity.
Alder Hey Children’s Charity will make every endeavour to make any reasonable adjustments for applicants who require assistance in carrying out their duties due to a disability. Alder Hey Children’s Charity is committed to equal opportunities and positively welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Alder Hey Children’s Charity is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.
The post holder may be required to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure check.
Job Closes: Tuesday 5th May, 12pm
Interviews: Thursday 14th May
You can apply by clicking the link below. Applications must include your CV and a covering letter (no more than one side of A4) which answers the following questions:
1. How do you meet the person specification? If you don’t exactly meet all of the role requirements but have transferable skills please do consider applying and provide details as part of your answer.
2. Why do you want to work for Alder Hey Children’s Charity?
Position
MSF UK is seeking an experienced, strategic and collaborative Ambassador Relations Manager to lead our approach to high-profile partnerships. We are looking for an entrepreneurial and commercially minded leader who can identify fundraising and awareness-raising potential in every interaction and translate high-profile partnerships into life-saving humanitarian impact. MSF UK is a fast paced and dynamic working environment, where you'll work alongside passionate colleagues dedicated to medical humanitarian action and global advocacy.
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Mon-Fri
Duration: Fixed Term - 18 months
Location: London - hybrid, 2 days per week in office (including Wednesdays)
Salary: £54,452.47- £66,553.01 per annum | Salary is offered in line with our pay framework and typically starts at the entry point of the band. Salary increases are considered annually and are subject to our appraisal and performance review process.
Job Purpose:
MSF UK is seeking an experienced, strategic and collaborative Ambassador Relations Manager to lead our approach to high-profile partnerships. We are looking for an entrepreneurial and commercially minded leader who can identify fundraising and awareness-raising potential in every interaction and translate high-profile partnerships into life-saving humanitarian impact.
As a central strategic resource, you will develop and lead on a cross-organisational approach that bridges the gap between public profile and our mission, whether through fundraising, advocacy, or brand awareness. You will build and curate a diverse portfolio of high-profile supporters - from the arts and entertainment sectors to thought leaders and commentators - ensuring that every partnership is rooted in MSF’s core values and authentically champions our medical humanitarian work.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Relevant experience: Proven track record of managing high-profile partnerships with public figures and influential supporters. You will demonstrate experience in long-term stewardship and the ability to align an individual’s public platform with complex organisational goals
Established networks: A robust, pre-existing network of contacts across some of the music, entertainment, arts, and influencer sectors. The ability to leverage these relationships to immediately identify and secure new opportunities for MSF UK is essential.
Active networking: An exceptional ability to network and build rapport; the successful candidate will be a natural "connector" who actively seeks out new high-profile partners to expand MSF’s reach.
Commercial acumen: A proven track record of being commercially opportunistic; the ability to identify a trend or a moment in culture and swiftly turn it into a partnership or campaign that drives financial results.
Strategic communication: Experience delivering targeted communications strategies to elevate organisational priorities through high-profile engagement.
Risk & due diligence: A sound understanding of risk management, particularly regarding brand alignment and reputational shielding.
Sector knowledge: Understanding of the UK fundraising and campaigning landscape, including managing requests from multiple internal teams.
Discretion: Professional, discreet, and confident when working with high-profile individuals and their representatives.
Information & technology: Experience in the practical use of personal IT equipment and Microsoft Office 365 suite.The ability to effectively collaborate and communicate within a hybrid working environment utilising Teams, SharePoint, One Drive and Yammer.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Designer
£29,500 - £32,250 per year
Permanent and Fixed term (12 months), full-time (37.5 hours per week)
Hybrid working with regular travel to our London Bridge Office
What the job involves
With a bold brand, a growing team and a real ambition to accelerate our impact in a rapidly changing world, it’s an exciting time to join Prostate Cancer UK. We’re looking for two Designers to join us, one permanent and one on a fixed term contract to cover maternity leave.
As part of the Creative team, you’ll work closely with colleagues across the organisation to create excellent visual communications that support our core objectives of inspiring action and driving positive change for men. Working alongside a diverse and talented group of people, you’ll collaborate with key stakeholders to develop impactful branded content across digital and print that motivates our audiences to act.
We’re a busy, friendly team working in partnership with others to ensure our brand remains relevant, bold and innovative. In this varied and dynamic role, you’ll deliver high-quality in-house design across a wide range of projects, from digital campaigns and printed materials to packaging, merchandise and more. You’ll help shape briefs, build shared understanding of creative requirements and act as a Design Lead on key products, working closely with product owners and teams from concept through to delivery, with support from a Senior Designer.
You’ll develop fresh, engaging concepts that stay true to our brand, manage your workload and priorities, and deliver high‑quality creative both solo and as part of a team. You’ll provide creative guidance to colleagues and partners, help maintain a consistent visual identity, and build strong working relationships with external suppliers.
What we want from you
You’ll be an established Designer with demonstrable experience in the design industry and a strong portfolio that shows your ability to deliver high-quality print and digital work from concept through to completion. You’ll have relevant academic or professional qualifications, or equivalent practical experience, and a solid understanding of brand management and visual identity.
You’ll be comfortable using Adobe Creative Cloud, with extensive and up‑to‑date experience in Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign, and some experience using Animate and After Effects or basic motion graphics skills. With the variety of projects we handle, you’ll be comfortable planning and prioritising your workload and meeting tight deadlines without losing sight of detail or quality.
You’ll bring enthusiasm, flexibility and a collaborative mindset, enjoying problem-solving and working with others to achieve shared goals. Strong communication skills are essential, as you’ll need to present ideas clearly, build trusted working relationships across teams and confidently brief and manage external agencies or suppliers. Experience advising on brand application will be a real advantage, as will a genuine passion for using creative work to make a positive difference.
Why work with us?
Every man needs to know about the most common cancer in men – prostate cancer. It’s a real and present danger that takes over 12,000 of our dads, grandads, brothers and friends each year.
Prostate Cancer UK is the largest men’s health charity in the UK. We have a simple ambition – to stop prostate cancer damaging lives. We invest millions in research to revolutionise testing, treatment and care. We’re blazing a trail to a screening programme that could save thousands of lives with regular, accurate tests for all men at risk. And we work tirelessly to spread the word about risk and offer specialist support to people living with the disease.
Work with us and you’ll see your efforts pay off as we give men and their families the power to navigate prostate cancer.
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
At Prostate Cancer UK we’re committed to righting health inequalities across the UK, starting with those faced by Black men. This includes ground-breaking research into Black men's risk and working with communities directly to overcome barriers to the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer. To make this happen, we're dedicated to being an inclusive, proactive organisation, as we strive to be Allies to Black communities. We’ll achieve this by advocating and working alongside those communities to promote change. We're also working to be Allies to each other, not only protected groups. In 2024, we launched our New Allyship Training Programme. All colleagues at Prostate Cancer UK will be trained to act and identify as an Ally.
We've also signed Business in the Communities Race at Work Charter, as a dedication to our Black health equity work and wider EDI priorities. As a signatory, we're responsible and accountable for driving positive change.
How and where we work
Colleagues attend the office at least four days per month (pro rata for part-time colleagues) to collaborate, build relationships, and support projects and decision-making. You can choose where to work the rest of the time. Travel to the office is a commute, so we pay our own travel costs.
Additional in-person attendance will be required during your first few months for induction and training, to support you to learn the role and get to know colleagues.
We trust colleagues to work flexibly while balancing personal commitments with the needs of the charity, and we are committed to making reasonable adjustments for colleagues with a disability, neurodiversity, or a long-term physical or mental health condition.
How to Apply
Visit our Prostate Cancer UK Careers page to learn more about this role and the benefits we offer. On the vacancy advert, you’ll find everything you need to know about the role, how to apply, and what to include in your application.
You can also download a copy of the job description and access the link to our careers portal to submit your application by visiting the website via the apply button.
The closing date is Sunday 26th April 2026. Applications must be submitted by 23:45 UK time.
Interviews: By arrangement. Currently scheduled for the week from Monday 11th May 2026. We’re expecting the interviews for this role to be held online.
Prostate Cancer UK is a registered charity in England and Wales (1005541) and in Scotland (SC039332). Registered company number 02653887.





