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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.



About us
We’re Breast Cancer Now, the research and support charity. We’re the place to turn to for anything and everything to do with breast cancer. However you’re experiencing breast cancer, we’re here.
The brightest minds in breast cancer research are here. Making life-saving research happen in labs across the UK and Ireland. Support services, trustworthy breast cancer information and specialist nurses are here. Ready to support you whenever you need it. Dedicated campaigners are here. Fighting for the best possible treatment, services and care for anyone affected by breast cancer.
About the role
We’re looking for a senior digital marketing manager – email to jointly lead our team as part of a job share to deliver high performing email campaigns and automations to support the charity’s activity. Working closely together with the other senior digital marketing manager – email, you’ll work across large email projects and campaigns, support the team’s workload and priorities, and create processes to best support their success.
Line managing 2 digital marketing officer email roles, you’ll support their development and contribute to our email strategy together with the head of digital engagement.
Working with the senior manager, marketing and communications planning and measurement (owned earned shared paid channels) you’ll be a key part of shaping and ensuring consistency across all our channels.
About you
You’ll have substantial email experience and knowledge, being confident creating and optimizing complex automations alongside managing relationships with email platforms.
You’ll be passionate about delivering the best experience and engagement with email and understand best practices and the importance of data and testing.
You’ll be well organised and have strong prioritisation and communication skills, working across the organization on a diverse range of campaigns and projects.
Job description and benefits
Please download the job description and our attractive benefits package.
Location, hybrid working and salary range
This role is primarily based in our London office. Our hybrid working model allows you to work up to 2.5 days per week at home, and 1 day in the office per week.
The salary range is:
£32,900 to £34,300 per annum based in London
When applying
We hope you choose to apply for this role. To support your application, you’ll be asked to submit your anonymised CV and a supporting statement. Please refer to the essential criteria on the person specification and clearly provide as much information as you can with examples, to demonstrate how and where you meet the criteria. If you’ve any immediate questions please contact the Breast Cancer Now recruitment team.
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
We’re committed to promoting equity, valuing diversity and creating an inclusive environment – for everyone who works for us, works with us, supports us and who we support.
We reserve the right to close this advert early. Therefore, to avoid disappointment please submit your application as soon as possible, if you’re interested in this opportunity.
Closing date Tuesday 5 May 2026 9 am
Interview date week commencing 18 May 2026
Famous Through Innovation (internally known as FAME) is the strategic pillar that aims to embed a bold, insight-led innovation culture across ARUK to unlock new fundraising opportunities, expand our supporter base, and future-proof income. By scanning for trends, testing new ideas and products and scaling what works, this strategy will help drive the transformational growth needed to reach our income target by 2030.
The Head of Fundraising Innovation is responsible for the development and delivery of the 5-year strategy across fundraising product innovation. They are responsible for the leading the Fundraising Innovation team in strategic development, testing and scaling of innovative fundraising products, as well as the testing and optimisation of online fundraising to improve conversion, retention and lifetime value. Ensuring the team stay ahead of sector and digital trends, translating insight into practical product development that grows income and enhances supporter experience.
Key Responsibilities:
Fundraising and Marketing Strategy
· In collaboration with the Director of Supporter Led Fundraising and fellow F&M Heads, plan, implement and deliver the 2033 Fundraising & Marketing Strategy.
· Shapes and oversees the fundraising innovation programme, creating the systems, culture, and strategic direction needed to enable a sustainable pipeline of breakthrough ideas that drive long‑term income growth.
· Maintain a central and neutral position across Fundraising and Marketing, ensuring cross organisational alignment and impartial prioritisation of innovation across portfolios.
· Responsible for the overarching Innovation and Online Fundraising in year plans and strategy
· Direct line management of 2 managers.
· Lead Fundraising Innovation team of 5.
Fundraising Product Strategy
· Lead fundraising innovation team of two.
· Support the Fundraising Innovation Manager on their leadership of the innovation programme board FAME, and fundraising product innovation roadmap aligned to driving income growth and supporter engagement objectives.
· Support the Fundraising Innovation Manager to identify opportunities to evolve existing fundraising products and create new digital-first income streams.
Online Fundraising Innovation
· Lead online fundraising team of three.
· Support Online Fundraising Manager in testing and optimising online fundraising to improve conversion, retention and lifetime value.
· Stay ahead of sector and digital trends, translating insight into practical product development.
· Supporter Experience & Insight
· Ensure Innovation and online fundraising teams design supporter-centred fundraising products informed by insight, data and user research.
· Ensure products are accessible, inclusive and aligned with brand and values.
Testing, Data & Performance
· Establish and monitor processes for the team that allow robust testing and evaluation frameworks for new and existing fundraising products.
· Establish processes and ways of working for the team that ensure they use data and analytics to inform product decisions and prioritisation.
· Define and track KPIs including income performance, engagement metrics and ROI.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
· Collaborate across ARUK to deliver fundraising innovation that drives organisational strategic priorities.
· Manage relationships with external platforms, agencies and suppliers.
· Ensure compliance with GDPR, ethical fundraising standards and safeguarding policies.
Leadership & Capability Building
· Lead and develop a high-performing fundraising innovation team and online fundraising team.
· Responsibility of innovation budgets and forecasts.
· Build product-led thinking and innovation capability across fundraising teams.
Budget management and reporting
· Ensure that all financial targets are met and that the team is managed in the most cost-effective way possible
· Compile 3-year forecasts and annual budgets in line with operational planning
· Ensure any necessary mitigation planning is carried out to achieve budget.
Knowledge, skills and experience needed:
- Significant experience in fundraising product development or innovation, ideally in the charity or not-for-profit sector.
- Proven track record of developing and scaling fundraising products or online income streams.
- Experience working with testing frameworks, analytics and performance measurement.
· Experience of leading multi-function teams to achieve goals and maintain a wave-maker team culture.
· Experience of managing agencies and suppliers and ensuring all contractual requirements are delivered on time and budget.
· Experience of analysing and monitoring data in a consumer/supporter environment and utilising outputs to advise and drive forward activity.
· Skills in producing evaluations, proposals and reporting on objectives and sharing insights.
· Demonstrable ability to work with a variety of different internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
- Strong product mindset with the ability to balance innovation, income and supporter experience.
- Strategic thinker with excellent delivery and stakeholder management skills.
- Data-driven, curious and comfortable working in an iterative, test-and-learn environment.
· Strong understanding of online fundraising channels.
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 £70,000 per annum, plus benefits.
Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.
The closing date for applications is the 26th April 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. While we strive to anonymise your CV where possible, there are certain sections, such as the application question, that cannot be fully anonymised. We kindly ask that you remove any personal information, including your name, when answering the application question. The hiring panel will not have access to your personal details, such as your name and address, until you are invited for an interview. 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.
This role is an exciting opportunity to lead the development and delivery of Alzheimer's Research UK’s Supporter Experience strategy. This is a transformation programme and requires a leader who can not only lead a team but support an organisation to work collaboratively to enhance supporters trust, satisfaction and connection with their relationship with Alzheimer’s Research UK, recognising the importance of their role in helping to get to a cure.
The Head of Supporter Experience will lead two critical teams who all contribute to delivering our Supporter Experience; the Supporter Operations function which include both Supporter Relations (front end) and Fundraising Operations (back end) and the Supporter Engagement and Journeys team. But you’ll also work collaboratively to improve our Supporter Experience across the organisation – including those who give money, time, voice influence and deliver our mission (partners and researchers).
You will champion, design and oversee the implementation a personal, relevant and tailored experience – either through direct responsibilities or through influence, coaching and inspiring colleagues across the organisation to ensure that we are delivering our brand and supporter experience principles consistently across all supporter touch points and communications.
You’ll bring expertise in designing and delivering marketing personalisation and data automation through frameworks and tools meaning you’ll be data literate and experienced in implementing and embedding a martech approach. But most importantly you’ll be passionate about giving supporters a fantastic experience so that they stay longer, do more and feel like a valued part of getting to a cure for dementia.
You will be part of an Individual Giving and Legacy leadership team who will work collaboratively to deliver a joined-up mass income growth strategy, ensuring that we deliver a diverse product portfolio, exceptional supporter experience, and high performing teams.
Key Responsibilities:
Supporter Experience Leadership:
· Lead and own the Supporter Experience Transformation Programme, providing strategic leadership which enables the successful implementation and ongoing integration of our Supporter Experience strategy across the organisation to achieve its long-term goals.
· Develop a high performing Supporter Experience team, creating synergy and consistency of our supporter relations, operations and supporter engagement (journeys and loyalty comms).
· Coach and inspire colleges across the organisation, working collaboratively to embed supporter principles and journey frameworks to support the delivery of our organisation objectives within time, money and voice, leading for our holistic and joined up experience, moving us away from product / audience silos.
· Work with Fundraising Heads on how Supporter Experience can grow their income, and provide support with income modelling and budgets for long term income forecasts and annual ops planning cycles.
· Representing Supporter Experience on key programme boards and working groups to maximise our internal engagement and understanding of our Supporter Experience priorities and activity, but to also optimise our Supporter Experience by understanding the prioritise across the organisation.
Technical leadership:
· You will be responsible for ensuring Fundraising Operations are integrated, automated, compliant and efficient, not just within your own teams, but also across all of fundraising, marketing, communications and engagement.
· Always champion the supporter, working closely with our Head of Marketing Planning and Head of Insight and BI Teams to record, track and utilise supporter insights and Supporter Experience performance data to optimise our Supporter Experience Strategy.
· Responsible for ensuring we are utilising our martech tools and capabilities, and working closely with Digital, Data and Technology to ensure we deliver the most efficient and effective supporter journeys that feel personal, relevant and timely for our supporters.
· Responsible for keeping up to date on latest thinking, tools and technology for delivering effective Supporter Experiences.
Team management:
· Lead the Supporter Experience team, ensuring clarity of team purpose and vision, and driving high performance at all levels, and ensure the team is structured effectively for high performance and delivery of our growth plans.
· Directly manage your direct reports, developing an effective and joined up Supporter Experience Management team, ensuring all team members have clear, SMART objectives and development plans in place and routine performance reviews are undertaken.
Knowledge, skills and experience needed:
· Significant experience of martech tools and the design and implementation of supporter/customer journeys within these tools.
· Experience of successfully managing teams through change and transformation.
· Experience of driving a high-performance culture through clear accountabilities, objective setting, performance management, coaching, feedback, and development.
· Demonstrates high levels of knowledge and practical implementation of fundraising/marketing compliance.
· Exceptional leadership and influencing skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with senior stakeholders and motivate cross-functional teams.
· Strategic communications planning.
· Experience of audience insight and segmentation principles and use of data and CRM systems to develop supporter journeys and measure and evaluate success.
· Strong people skills –including people management, influencing at a senior level, and coaching across the organisation.
· Skilled at working collaboratively and able to lead for collaborative working.
· Confident with transformation and change management.
· Self-management and setting own goals and milestones against understanding of supporter experience strategy.
· Exceptional diplomacy, tact, and stakeholder management, influencing and coaching skills.
· Comfortable giving direction and making decisions where there is some degree of ambiguity.
· Able to help others develop a common focus and clarity in what they are trying to achieve.
· Ambitious, innovative, creative, target-driven and self-motivated.
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 £70,000 per annum, plus benefits.
Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.
The closing date for applications is the 26th April 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.
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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!
Mission Without Borders (MWB) is a Christian charity supporting over 10,000 children and 2,000 families living in poverty across Eastern Europe. As we embark on an ambitious new 5‑year strategy, we’re investing in the growth of our UK team and we’re looking for a creative, proactive Marketing & Communications Officer to help expand our reach, raise awareness, and inspire supporters across the UK.
In this exciting new role, you’ll shape and deliver our marketing and communications strategy across both digital and traditional channels. From running targeted digital campaigns and enhancing our online presence to crafting compelling stories and to building relationships with Christian media and, you'll play a key part in growing awareness, engagement and income.
We’re seeking someone with strong digital marketing experience, excellent storytelling and relationship building skills, with an understanding of the UK Christian landscape. If you’re passionate about using your skills to make a real impact, and to help bring hope for vulnerable children and families across Eastern Europe, we’d love to hear from you.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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.
About the role
The National Partnership Executive role is crucial in growing Crisis’ partnership portfolio and delivering outstanding stewardship to those who share our ambition to end homelessness. You will be responsible for steering a variety of partners to success, whilst collaborating with the wider partnership team to ensure a broader creative and impactful engagement offer.
You will work with multiple departments across Crisis to lead on coordinating volunteering opportunities, as well as circulating our training offer and organising co-production with our partners and Experts by Experience.
With support from the Senior National Partnership Manager, you will monitor your partners’ financial performance, ensuring accuracy while providing practical insights to help drive success.
You will embed equity in your day-to-day work, drawing on diverse perspectives and experiences to design projects and initiatives that meaningfully engage Crisis’ partners.
About you
- Experience of working in the third sector, ideally with corporate partners
- Excellent relationship management skills and a track record of working effectively across diverse stakeholders
- Ability to manage complex projects or programmes, dependant on a high-level of organisation and an ability to balance workload
- A strong communicator that can inspire action across verbal and written formats
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: Wednesday 22nd April 2026 at 23:59
Interviews will take place on Wednesday 29th and Thursday 30th April, online via Microsoft Teams
Interview process: Competency -based interview + short presentation
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 email our Talent Acquisition team to discuss how we can help.
Registered Charity Numbers: E&W1082947, SC040094
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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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!
St Pauls Advice Centre is a trusted, community-based charity providing free, specialist legal advice to people facing poverty, insecurity and injustice. We work across welfare benefits, debt, and immigration, supporting people to understand and exercise their rights.
We are looking for a skilled and thoughtful Marketing & Communications Officer to help us strengthen how we communicate our work, reach underserved communities, and influence the systems that shape people’s lives.
This is a role for someone who combines creativity with purpose. You will help ensure our communications are clear, accessible and rooted in the realities of the communities we serve.
About the role
Working closely with the Executive Director and Deputy Executive Director, you will lead the coordination of our internal and external communications. You will shape and deliver a strategic communications approach that reflects our values, strengthens our voice, and supports our impact.
Your work will include:
- Acting as a brand guardian, supporting consistent tone of voice and visual identity
- Managing and developing our website and digital platforms, improving accessibility and user experience
- Creating engaging and accessible content for social media, reports and publications
- Producing Annual Reports, Impact Reports and other key outputs
- Designing clear, inclusive information and publicity materials
- Supporting media engagement, including drafting press releases and articles
- Contributing to events, partnerships and fundraising activity
You will also contribute to organisational learning by helping us communicate insight, evidence and impact in ways that are meaningful to communities, partners and funders.
About you
We are looking for someone who:
- Has experience in a communications, marketing or digital role
- Writes clearly and effectively for a range of audiences
- Can translate complex information into accessible, engaging content
- Is confident managing digital platforms and content systems
- Understands the importance of inclusive, community-centred communication
- Brings strong organisational skills and the ability to work independently
- Shares our commitment to equity, dignity and social justice
Experience in the advice, charity or public sector is helpful but not essential.
Why join us
This is an opportunity to play a meaningful role in an organisation working at the intersection of advice, health and justice. You will help ensure people can access the support they need, and that their experiences inform wider change.
We offer:
- Salary: £31,537 pro rata (Actual £12,614.80)
- 14 hours per week (flexible, with some preference for Wednesdays)
- 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)
- Additional 3 days leave between Christmas and New Year
- 5% employer pension contribution
- Flexible and hybrid working options
- A supportive, reflective team culture
Apply
We welcome applications from people with lived experience of the issues our clients face, and from communities underrepresented in the advice sector.
To apply, please complete the personal application form, the competency application form and the equal opportunities monitoring form and email them to us.
Closing date: Monday 27th April, 10:00 am
Interview date: Thursday 7th May
Please note: we do not accept CVs. No agencies.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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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.
Purpose of the job
As Corporate Partnerships Manager, you will be joining a supportive and highly ambitious Corporate Partnerships Team sitting within the wider Fundraising Department. You will work closely with colleagues across Fundraising, Communications and Marketing, Delivery and Impact, collaborating to maximise the value and impact of corporate partnerships.
You will be working across both account management and new business, building on your knowledge and expertise across these two disciplines to proactively spot new income generation opportunities for the charity, as well as unlock non-financial support through skills-based volunteering, pro bono projects, and collaborative communications and brand engagement opportunities. This role also includes line management responsibilities.
Why work at UK Youth?
UK Youth exists to widen the reach and deepen the impact of youth work and outdoor learning, so that every young person has someone who believes in them. Our vision is a society that backs every young person - through each spark, struggle and success.
As the UK’s national infrastructure body for youth work, we strengthen and champion a diverse network of youth organisations, unlock investment, shape policy and build the evidence base for what works. At a time of growing need and inequality of access, our work has never been more important.
We are entering an exciting new phase of our strategy - focused on long-term resilience, income diversification and a transformational Capital Appeal to develop Avon Tyrrell as a national centre of excellence for outdoor learning. Joining UK Youth means being part of an ambitious, impact-driven organisation committed to strengthening youth work for generations to come.
Key responsibilities
Account Management
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Lead on the account management of a portfolio of UK Youth’s high-value corporate partners, maximising income and wider partnership value for UK Youth.
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Work cross-organisationally to design and deliver high-quality engagement opportunities for new and existing partners, with a focus on skills-based volunteering, pro bono support, commercial products, and integrated communications, storytelling and brand engagement opportunities.
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Collaborate closely with Communications and Marketing to amplify partnerships, ensuring strong visibility, compelling storytelling and mutual brand value.
New Business
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Work closely with the Head of Corporate Partnerships and Corporate Partnerships Manager (New Business) to build and maintain a strong, well-qualified pipeline of new opportunities.
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Proactively approach new companies within priority sectors, developing and delivering high-quality pitches and tailored propositions to secure new partnerships.
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Support the team to conduct thorough due diligence and capacity analysis on new partnerships and re-funding opportunities.
Line Management and Team
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Line manage one Corporate Partnerships Officer who primarily supports account management, while also contributing to new business activity, enabling them to deliver excellent partnership management and identify opportunities to maximise income and support.
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Uphold and maintain account management and new business processes, including individual stewardship plans, accurate recording of activity on the CRM, income pipeline tracking and due diligence.
Experience We're After
We welcome candidates with relevant professional or transferable experience, including equivalent experience gained outside corporate fundraising.
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Experience of managing high-value corporate partnerships, with a strong focus on account management.
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Experience of prospect research and contributing to pitching, proposal development or bid processes.
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Experience of line management, with the ability to motivate, support and develop team members to deliver high performance.
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Experience of working in a fast-paced environment across multiple projects and priorities.
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Experience of project management, including planning and delivery of partnership activities.
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Experience of working within a fundraising or target-driven environment.
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Experience of delivering successful employee engagement initiatives, including skills-based volunteering and pro bono programmes.
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Experience of working collaboratively with Marketing and Communications teams to deliver partnership-related content, campaigns or storytelling.
What we can offer you
We offer a competitive range of benefits, good work/life balance, excellent learning and development opportunities and vibrant organisational culture:
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Flexible/Agile Working
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27 days annual leave (24 days + 3 days winter closure) plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time employees)
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Funded training provided in; Safeguarding, GDPR, Information and Cyber Security & Equality & Diversity
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Other training available in support of your personal and professional development
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Pension scheme (currently UK Youth match employee contributions up to 5%)
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Membership of our life insurance scheme which would pay-out up to 4 times your salary
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Employee Assistance Programme to support employees both professionally and personally
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20% discount off bookings at Avon Tyrrell, our New Forest Outdoor Centre, including camping, lodges and outdoor activities.
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IT equipment provided for the duration of contract
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CycleScheme and TechScheme
How to apply
If you would like to be considered for this fantastic opportunity, please complete an application via our completely anonymised recruitment system provided by Applied which looks to create a fair and unbiased application process for all. Scroll to the top of the page and start your application.
Closing date: 4th May 2026 at 23:59pm (midnight)
Provisional Interview Dates: 13th and 14th May 2026
As this role involves working in a regulated environment with young people, any offer will be conditional to satisfactory background checks, which include criminal record check and employment reference.
UK Youth is a leading charity with a vision that all young people are equipped to thrive and empowered to contribute at every stage of their lives.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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, E1, with the requirement to travel as needed. Approx. one day a week in London but we are open to a range of flexible working options in line with Crisis’ Hybrid-Working Policy.
Salary: £56,123 per annum
Here at Crisis, we’ve launched a new brand, marketing and fundraising strategy which centres around four growth areas we’ve named the ‘Fab Four’: regular giving, mid-value, high-value and legacy. Three of these areas sit within the Individual Giving team so it’s an exciting time to join the organisation, to be bold, make a real impact and embed this new approach and strategy.
We’re looking someone with a strategic mindset someone who can really shape and grow our current acquisition programme and lead the team to create a high-performing plan to grow our community of supporters and build a sustainable income pipeline. We are looking for someone who is energised by growth, has creative ambition, an analytical brain and is passionate about being part of an organisation who will end homelessness.
About the role
As a Senior Lead in Individual Giving, you will shape and deliver multi-channel acquisition activity, managing significant multi-million-pound media budgets and agency partnerships to recruit new supporters at scale. Our flagship Crisis at Christmas appeal is a key moment in the year, and you will use it as a springboard to attract new donors and bring them into the wider movement. With a clear focus on lifetime value, you’ll attract the right audiences and ensure our acquisition activity is both cost-effective and supporter centred. Currently our acquisition programme consists of DRTV, Digital, Door Drop, Inserts and Face to Face fundraising.
You will lead a newly formed high-performing acquisition team of five and have the opportunity to shape the team’s strategy, ways of working and approach to acquisition at Crisis. You’ll work collaboratively across departments to ensure we deliver ambitious income targets while also strengthening sustainable income streams such as regular giving, legacy, and repeat giving. This role is crucial in building a balanced, future-focused fundraising portfolio that supports our ten-year strategy and helps end homelessness for good.
As a senior leader you will work flexibly across the Individual Giving portfolio — supporting both your own campaigns and the wider team’s objectives. You’ll help allocate resource across acquisition and development as priorities shift, ensuring our collective efforts drive sustainable income growth and long-term supporter value.
You have collective responsibility with your lead peers in the expansion of year-round campaigns, Regular Giving and Legacy expressions of interest. These are our team goals, in which we all play our part.
About you
- A commitment to ending homelessness and to Crisis’ values of being bold, impactful, collaborative and equitable.
- Extensive experience leading high-performing acquisition or direct-marketing programmes across multiple channels.
- Experience leading, supporting and coaching a team through a busy period while maintaining performance, wellbeing and supporting development.
- Extensive experience leading high-performing acquisition or direct-marketing programmes across multiple channels.
- Experience in the strategic planning and delivery of large-scale, multi-channel donor acquisition programmes.
- Strong analytical and data-interpretation skills.
- A track record of delivery growth, strong ROI and optimising and improving acquisition campaigns and programmes.
- Experience managing significant budgets across income and expenditure.
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: Wednesday 29th April 2026 at 23:59
Interviews will take place on the 13th, 14th and 15th May 2026 via Microsoft Teams (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 email our Talent Acquisition team to discuss how we can help.
Registered Charity Numbers: E&W1082947, SC040094
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Many of us have discovered the joy, the necessity, of getting out into green spaces - on our own or with our families. We've found that being better connected to nature means we can be more. More healthy, more creative, more at ease. National parks are inspirational, safe places to continue that journey… to explore more. Prospectus is delighted to be supporting a collective partnership of UK national parks in searching for a Communications Officer.
The organisation works on behalf of the UK’s 15 national parks, building ambitious national partnerships with organisations such as BMW UK, Vodafone, Santander UK and The Estée Lauder Companies UK & Ireland. They also have an award-winning Revere initiative in partnership with Palladium, helping to attract private investment into nature recovery. A small but entrepreneurial team, the organisation exists to grow the impact, influence and resources of the national parks family.
As Communications Officer, you’ll help tell the stories of the UK’s national parks in engaging, creative and accessible ways. This is a varied role combining digital content creation with the smooth running of the organisation's digital platforms. Working closely with the Director of Communications & Brand, you’ll help bring a new national brand to life, shifting perceptions of national parks from “beautiful and passive” to “dynamic, active and people-powered”. You’ll create content for social media, websites and newsletters, support national campaigns, and work closely with communications teams across the Parks to ensure consistent, high-quality storytelling.
The ideal candidate will be experienced at creating engaging digital content, including written, visual and video content to build and nurture online communities. Supporting national campaigns and a shared communications activity, your confidence to communicate effectively in a matrix style environment will be very important. You will and have previous experience of supporting brand, and will be keeping brand resources, templates and guidance up to date. A full UK driving license is required as some travel to the national park sites will be required.
To apply please submit your CV only in the first instance. You may also be asked to complete a supporting statement if you do progress further in the recruitment process.
As a specialist Recruitment Practice Prospectus are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Prospectus invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.
Are you a confident communicator who can bring stories, ideas and opportunities to life?
Kent Music is seeking a creative, organised and proactive individual to join us as a Communications Lead and help shape how we connect with young people, schools and communities across Kent and Medway.
Job Summary
As Communications Lead you will play a key role in raising the profile of Kent Music and ensuring our work reaches the right audiences in the right way.
This role offers an exciting opportunity to take ownership of an established communications function, maintain momentum across our channels and campaigns, and make a meaningful impact on awareness of and access to music education.
The position is fixed-term, covering a period of maternity leave, and is based at our Ashford office with opportunities for hybrid working as well as the chance to visit our activities across Kent & Medway.
About the role
This is more than a communications role. You will help bring our work to life, ensuring our opportunities and messages reach the right audiences and reflect our values. In this role, you will:
- Lead promotional activity across Kent Music, supporting campaigns, recruitment and audience engagement
- Create engaging, accessible content across digital and print platforms
- Manage and develop our website, social media channels and newsletters
- Oversee the design and production of marketing materials
- Maintain and champion Kent Music’s brand and voice across the organisation
We are looking for someone with:
- Strong communication and copywriting skills
- Experience managing digital platforms, including websites and social media
- Confidence in creating visual content for print and digital
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
- A proactive approach, with the ability to respond to emerging opportunities and challenges
- An interest in music education or the arts
Kent Music values creativity, achievement, inclusion, awareness and joy – if you share these values, you’ll thrive in our team!
How to Apply
Please click on the link to our website, where you will find the full job description and more details about how to apply. Applications should be submitted by no later than 9am on Tuesday 28th April 2026.
Interviews will be held in early May 2026.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
As Director of External Affairs across the Bild Group of four small charities (with collective turnover of approx. £3m/yr), you will have a deep commitment to human rights and improving people’s lives.
You will provide strategic direction and leadership to the External Relations function across all four charities in the group, taking overall responsibility for and providing thought-leadership on our strategic approach to policy, influencing, public affairs, stakeholder engagement.
You will play a lead role in planning, developing, and implementing the communication and external relations and wider engagement strategic plan to grow awareness and profile of Bild, Respond, Restraint Reduction Network (RRN) and ACT.
By sharing the impact of our work and programmes in improving the lives of people with learning disabilities, autism and /or mental health conditions, you will support Bild in becoming the sector leading provider of organisational and workforce development (and RRN in becoming the leading charity in reducing restrictive practices globally – and Respond as leaders in trauma informed therapy).
You will champion Bild and RRN’s brand, vision, mission and values acting as an ambassador for the organisation both internally and externally to partners, stakeholders and media.
Key Responsibilities and Duties:
Strategic Leadership:
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Develop and implement an integrated communications and external relations strategy across the four charities in the group to raise our profile and to influence change which positively impacts on our beneficiaries, aligning media, campaigning, and public affairs with the charity’s mission and strategic priorities
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Lead and inspire a high-performing team including Membership and Events Officer, Resources Coordinator and comms team as required
Comms & Marketing:
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Plan, develop and implement strategic communications and marketing plans to maximise awareness of the Bild Group of charities across the broad spectrum of communications disciplines including media relations, stakeholder management, influencer engagement, ethical (impact focused) marketing, social and new media and the production of new materials and resources
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Write, develop and produce materials such as infographics, press releases, briefing documents, media statements and online information suitable for stakeholders, including people with lived experience
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Ensure effective marketing across all four charities focusing on impact and including ensuring we attend a range of external events and that all four websites are best practice.
Influencing & Public Affairs:
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Working with the CEO, you will drive policy change by developing strategies to influence key decision makers through building relationships with parliamentarians, government departments, and sector stakeholders to ensure the charity's policy agenda is impactful
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Lead proactive and reactive media engagement, calls and requests for information in order to capitalise on suitable opportunities for maximising the reach and impact of all four charities
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Build our credibility as a thought leader in the sector
Stakeholder Engagement & Partnerships:
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Build and sustain strategic alliances with senior civil servants, civil society groups, and community partners to increase the organization's influence and impact
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Develop effective stakeholder relationship management processes that ensure partnerships of all levels are provided with a rich, immersive engagement experience with the organisation and the work that we do
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Identify, liaise with and ensure positive relationships with key stakeholders – internal and external including media, government departments, partners, charities, providers, customers, other relevant parties to secure maximum impact for all four charities and their beneficiaries
Reputation, Brand Management & Marketing:
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Champion the Bild group brands, promoting the mission, values and impact of the organisation and ensuring consistent, engaging narratives and high-quality storytelling across all external channels
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Shaping the charity's profile and protecting its reputation through media relations, digital engagement, and consistent key messaging and building our credibility as thought leaders in sector.
Membership, Events & Communities:
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By ensuring appropriate, effective and engaging communications to all relevant audiences and stakeholders, your role will support the growth and development of our membership, Communities of Practice and the event programme (including webinars and conferences).
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Effectively plan, manage and lead a range of events for the Bild group of charities and associated marketing and communications
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Develop framework for Communities of Practice and strategy for engagement and growth
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Supporting Bild and RRN spokespeople with PR and media outreach
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Keep abreast of communications and engagement activity within the sector and demonstrate an awareness of the impact these may have on existing and future communications activity
General Responsibilities
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Contribute to evaluation and assessment of results against KPIs and tracking activity
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Allocate, manage and evaluate budget spend
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Identify resource requirements for activity across Bild group
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Develop and maintain systems, databases and procedures to support Bild group communication activities
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Plan, monitor, appraise and report progress of activity regularly with an innate understanding of how this supports activity across the Bild group
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Plan, manage and oversee budgetary spend related to outsourcing specialist activities such as video editing and design
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Ensure communications and marketing work complies with data protection and other legal, professional and agency requirements, standards and policies
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Support the senior leadership team on any activity as required.
Personal Development
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Be part of a culture of quality in all areas of communications, PR and marketing
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Participate and contribute to individual performance appraisal and supervision sessions
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Keep abreast of relevant initiatives and developments within the adult health and social care, education & disability sector and the wider communications / engagement profession
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Undertake relevant training, as necessary including accessing new systems and software as required to support the role.
Organisational Responsibilities:
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Access and work within Bild’s policies and procedures.
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Attend internal cycle of team meetings relevant to this role.
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Engage with line management, supervision (where appropriate) and appraisal process.
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Comply with data protection regulations, ensuring that information on clients, employees, volunteers and other stakeholders remains confidential.
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Take responsibility for personal learning and development with support from line manager.
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Work in a manner that facilitates equal opportunities and inclusion for all.
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Remain professional and respectful at all times, promoting positive relations with all those we encounter in our work.
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Maintain health and safety and risk awareness for self and others across the organisation.
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Undertake any other duties that Bild may require within the remit of this role.
This job description does not form part of the contract of employment. It is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not definitive or restrictive. It is expected that some duties will change over time and this description will be subject to review with the postholder at their annual appraisal.
Person Specification
Job Title
Director of External Relations
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Exceptional copy writing and verbal communication skills
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Good presenting, negotiating and influencing skills
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Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build mutually beneficial relationships
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The ability to work effectively within a small team
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Ability to work under pressure, and plan, manage, and adapt own workload
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A flexible, proactive and problem-solving approach to work
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A motivated attitude and ability to work on own initiative
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A commitment to human rights and modelling accessibility and inclusion throughout activity
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Willingness to travel and work flexible hours as demanded by the post
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Fit to undertake the duties of the post.
Experience/Skills/Competencies
Essential
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Significant experience working in communications, policy and PR with demonstrable success
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PR and media management experience, including both online and traditional PR
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Experience of managing and implementing social media plans, including post development, scheduling, evaluation and monitoring feedback
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Experience of overseeing the design and production of print and electronic publications, including website management and development
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Experience of managing CRM systems and ensuring effective data capture and utilising data to inform decision making
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Ability to analyse data and shape results into reports that inform decision making
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Ability to build effective relationships and networks and establish credibility for Bild, RRN, Respond and Bild ACT
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Ability to work collaboratively and develop positive relationships with colleagues, members and wider stakeholders
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Demonstrated digital comms / social media skills and understanding of emerging digital marketing tools and platforms
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Ability to use a variety of IT packages/databases including CRM systems.
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Experience managing budgets and associated reporting
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Ability to work remotely and regularly travel to in person events
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Time management skills and ability to prioritise workload under pressure as part of a small but vibrant team
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Strong awareness and interest in news/current affairs/politics and the broader third sector, social care and education sector.
Desirable
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Experience working in the not-for-profit sector, preferably in another disability and/or membership charity
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Strong understanding of education, health, social care, disability and not for profit environment
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Strong media contacts within relevant trade sector publications
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Ability to use externally managed media databases (such as Agility etc.)
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Experience with conferences, webinars and hybrid events.
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Experience supporting and manging a remote team
Education and Qualifications:
Other Requirements:
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Commitment to anti-discriminatory practice and equal opportunities and able to apply awareness of diversity issues to all areas of work.
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Regular travel to attend meetings and events.
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Occasional evening meetings.
Legal requirements:
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Enhanced DBS check.
Your application should include an up to date CV together with a supporting statement detailing how your skills and experience align with the job description and person specification.
Please note that we will be unable to progress applications from candidates who do not answer the screening questions.
Our vision is a society where everyone can enjoy the same rights and opportunities
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are a registered charity employing over 150 career staff and 300 student staff, delivering a wide range of services and representative functions for UCL students. We have the widest portfolio of services of any student organisation in the country, managing UCL’s extracurricular programmes for sport, music, drama, dance, media, volunteering, academic societies and intercultural engagement; providing a wide range of fantastic social spaces; leading on student democracy and representation across UCL; and offering excellent student support services.
It's an exciting time to join our growing organisation as we lead the delivery of UCL’s groundbreaking new Student Life Strategy. This is enabling us to build more programmes to improve students’ mental and physical wellbeing, promote genuine equity for all, build students’ skills and confidence, develop their international connections and intercultural skills, and make a real contribution to our local community.
We support hybrid working. Excellent benefits including defined benefit pension scheme and generous holiday entitlement. We are proud of high levels of staff engagement and pride ourselves on being a great place to work. We will consider applications to work on a flexible and job share basis wherever possible. The role is full-time and permanent. This role is based at our Bloomsbury campus with flexibility to work from home on a 40/60 basis (40% working from the office).
We are looking for a Marketing Coordinator to coordinate the marketing activity of the Students’ Union throughout the year, taking the lead on campaigns and projects such as Varsity, the Leadership Race, International Festival and End of Year Awards, working with 10+ departments across the Union.
Our ideal candidate will have experience planning and delivering innovative marketing campaigns and content, from event activations to wider campaign delivery, with a strong track record of managing multiple projects simultaneously. You’ll be confident coordinating stakeholders, balancing priorities, and ensuring projects are delivered on time and to a high standard. A natural collaborator, you’ll be comfortable working with a wide range of teams and guiding others to develop and deliver effective marketing activity - whether that’s supporting event delivery, shaping creative ideas, or bringing campaigns to life on campus.
This role is best suited to someone with a strong foundation in marketing who is now looking to broaden their skillset and take on increasing responsibility in campaign management, stakeholder engagement, and creative delivery.
An outstanding experience for all UCL students and to be one of the best students’ unions in the UK and the world.


The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Who are Guts UK Charity?
Guts UK Charity is committed to a world where digestive conditions are better understood, better treated and everyone who lives with one gets the support they need. Too many people are suffering or dying in silence or alone. They don’t know where to turn for information or support, diagnosis takes too long for many, and treatment can often come too late.
We are the only UK charity that covers the entire digestive system. We raise vital awareness of digestive conditions, fund life-saving research, and provide patients and loved ones with expert information and support – we are informed by evidence and expertise, our community, and the patient voice.
Our mission is simple: to improve the lives of millions of people affected by digestive conditions
Overall Purpose of the Communications Manager
As Communications Manager at Guts UK, you’ll champion our charity’s work and brand. You’ll play a pivotal role in our charity, delivering our communications, awareness and public education activity and providing communications support across other key areas of our work, including information, research and fundraising.
Who we’re looking for?
You'll be experienced in delivering comprehensive communications and campaigns from start to finish with a natural flare for transforming complex messages into engaging, easy to understand content suitable for different audiences.
You are a friendly and approachable leader who enjoys working creatively and collaboratively within a small team, as well as with external stakeholders and members of our community.
You are a brave and bold communicator who values collaboration and connection, matching our values as a charity, and you have a genuine interest in digestive health or connection to our area of work.
Location
We have offices in London and Huddersfield, both of which are easily accessible by public transport or road. We support hybrid working but attendance in the chosen office is required for a minimum of 1 day per week.
Please see the attached detail job pack for further information and how to apply.
Our vision is of a world where digestive disorders are better understood, better treated and everyone who lives with one gets the support they need



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.


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