Business development and marketing manager jobs

Job Title: Communications Manager
Location: Remote
Salary: £38,000 per annum
Reporting to: Head of Fundraising and Communications
Responsible for: Marketing and Communications Coordinator
Hours: 35 hours per week
Contract: Full time, permanent

GFS is seeking a strategic, proactive and values-led Communications Manager to lead the delivery of our communications function and elevate our profile across audiences and platforms. The role will support the shaping and delivery of a communications strategy that amplifies our voice, showcases our impact, and builds trust and engagement with our community. You’ll work across all areas of the organisation to coordinate messaging, manage risk and lead communications activity that reflects our feminist values and purpose.

The Communications Manager will oversee digital content, media relations, marketing and digital fundraising campaigns, working in close collaboration with the CEO, Leadership team and wider team. You will line-manage the Marketing and Communications Coordinator, ensuring high-quality content, storytelling and messaging are delivered consistently across all channels.

Please see the attached documents for more information and details on how to apply. 

Timeline 

• Closing date for applications midnight on Sunday 26 April 2026 
• First stage interviews w/c 11 May 2026
• Second stage interviews TBC May 2026

How to apply

To apply for this role, please submit the following documents:

1. An anonymised CV Please remove your name and any other personal identifying details.
2. A personal statement Your personal statement should respond directly to the three application questions listed below. Please keep within the stated word limits.
3. The optional diversity monitoring form This is not seen by the hiring panel and is entirely voluntary.

Please send all documents by midnight on Sunday 26 April 2026 

Your personal statement should address the following three questions:

1. GFS is a feminist, values led organisation. Please tell us about a time you shaped or delivered a communications approach that reflected specific organisational values. What was your role, what actions did you take, and what impact did it have? 
   (300 words max) 
2. Describe a situation where you identified or managed a communications risk (e.g., media issue, sensitive messaging, reputational challenge). What steps did you take, who did you work with, and what was the outcome? 
   (300 words max) 
3. Tell us about a digital communications or fundraising campaign you developed or led. How did you use audience insight to shape it, what channels or methods did you use, and what results did it achieve? 
   (300 words max)

Business Manager

Location: Kendal, Cumbria (with regular travel across Cumbria and to our site in Carlilse)

Salary: £42,830 per annum, plus 9% pension contribution.

Duration: Full-time (35 hrs per week) fixed term for 3 years (with possibility of extension).

The role offers a unique opportunity to lead the business development and management of the Trust’s consultancy (Cumbria Wildlife Consulting (CWC)) and commercial plant nursery, ensuring they together provide a high-quality integrated service, meet financial targets, and align with the Trust's mission to protect and restore Cumbria’s natural environment, and inspire action. 

Since 2023, the Trust has run a semi-commercial nursery at its Gosling Sike site near Carlisle, providing local provenance, peat-free plug plants for use in our projects, but also selling to partner organisations. The Trust has recently secured funding to expand its operation, increasing capacity and enabling more efficient production.  

In addition to the above, the role will also build new, high-value strategic partnerships and business relationships with a focus on identifying and developing new business opportunities within the nature economy.

What we are looking for:

An individual who is enthusiastic and passionate about delivering nature’s recovery in Cumbria, but who is also business-minded with a proven track record of working in a commercial environment. They should possess the relevant skills, experience and confidence to grow new business ventures, taking them to the next stage. Applicants should be self-motivated, organised and have experience of leading teams both remotely and in person. A full driving licence and access to a car with business use insurance are desirable.

CV’s will not be considered.

To apply, please click on the link below.

Cumbria Wildlife Trust is devoted to the conservation of the wildlife and wild places of Cumbria.

Location: NSC, London SE1

Contract: Full time, 1-year Fixed Term One Year (initially)

Salary: £35k + PRP (Performance Related Pay)

Closing Date: 1st May 2026

Marine Society have an exciting new role! Help us to grow our rapidly expanding apprenticeships and adult skills programmes to meet growing industry demand. We’re looking for a confident, self-starter individual who can engage key stakeholders and employers in the maritime industry and increase our reach and reputation.

You’ll be expected to have a good understanding of the maritime sector training needs and have a demonstrable track record in sales and recruitment. A working knowledge of government funded training programmes is helpful but not essential.

This role could support a secondment for the right individual. Subject to success in the role, we hope to make this permanent after one year.

The Marine Society & Sea Cadets (MSSC) is the leading maritime charity for youth development and lifelong learning. We are a vibrant and growing charity inspiring young people to achieve their potential through challenge and nautical adventure and also enabling seafarers and maritime professionals to realise their potential through learning and career development. Working with our employees, cadets, and volunteers, we have built a strong vision and five-year Future Ready strategy to meet the growing demand for what we provide, both for young people, seafarers and maritime professionals – and the thousands who aspire to be the sea cadets and marine professionals of the future. It is also about equipping them to achieve their potential and thrive in a rapidly changing world, while growing our charity to benefit even more people – including those from under-represented or marginalised groups.

About the role

This new role is to support the growth of Marine Society apprenticeship and adult skills provision. This is a strategic, outward-facing role requiring a confident astute individual who can engage key stakeholders and employers in the maritime industry to recruit new entrants and existing employees onto Marine Society programmes.

Responsibilities

· To grow the apprenticeship and adult skills provision in line with agreed annual recruitment and financial targets

· To develop and maintain a strong pipeline of prospective employers and learners, proactively identifying new apprenticeship and learning opportunities within the maritime industry. To secure repeat business with apprenticeship employers through cultivating long-term relationships.

· To work with the Director of Maritime Training and Development to devise a sales and marketing strategy to grow the apprenticeship and adult skills provision. To support the tendering process to ASF devolved areas and work with subcontractor partners.

· To collaborate with the Apprenticeship Operations Manager and Maritime Lead Trainer to convert identified leads and share industry intelligence.

· To assist the Digital Marketing Coordinator to write targeted social media posts and marketing campaigns, ensuring market visibility and lead generation. To build a library of promotional literature and good news stories.

· To maintain accurate records of business development leads and pipeline activity within the CRM system and to routinely report on these

· Attend relevant external boards, fora and industry bodies, as directed in order to promote maritime apprenticeships and training including; Maritime Skills Alliance, Workboat Association, MNTB apprenticeship committee and Port Skills and Safety

· To attend industry trade fairs and careers events to represent Marine Society. These include; National Apprenticeship Week, Seawork, International Boat Show

· To research and monitor market trends, employer needs and competitor activity to inform business development strategy

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years’ experience working in a recruitment, sales or commercial role with a proven track record of achieving financial targets
• Knowledge of the maritime sector including roles, ranks and certifications in the near coastal sector
• Excellent customer service skills with the ability to build trust and credibility with clients and stakeholders
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to identify, grow and convert new business opportunities
• Experience using CRM systems to monitor and report on business leads
• Knowledge of CPD training or workforce development

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave per annum increasing with length of service
• Hybrid working for many roles
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Private medical insurance
• Generous pension (employer contribution up to 10%)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Wellbeing portal and EAP with 121 counselling
• Employee development: We are investing in our employees' development and have an annual calendar of learning and development opportunities, designed to support employees to develop into their roles and stretch them to achieve their full potential.

Additional Information

MSSC positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates from all backgrounds. Equity, diversity, and inclusion really matters to us, so we can best serve our beneficiaries from every community. We work to ensure a fair and consistent recruitment process and aim to be a charity where diversity of experience, identity and skills are valued and welcomed. MSSC is an equal opportunities employer.

We recognise our responsibilities to safeguard and protect the young people and vulnerable adults with whom we work. We do all we can to promote their health, safety and wellbeing, and we expect our staff to share this commitment and work in line with safeguarding policy, the MSSC’s values and ethos of inclusivity. We adhere to safer recruitment practices and therefore employment is subject to detailed pre-employment checks for successful candidates, including references and criminal disclosure checks and the completion of a disclosure questionnaire. 

All successful applicants are required to attend safeguarding training and undergo pre-employment checks including a criminal record check.

Senior Corporate Development Manager, External Engagement

Service: External Engagement

Salary:

- starting at £42,562 rising to £46,703 FTE per annum (pro rata for part-time hours)

- Additionally, £3,866 Inner London Weighting FTE per annum for Head Office based (pro rata for part-time hours)

or

- Additionally, £480 home-based allowance FTE per annum for Home-based (pro rata for part-time hours)

Location: Hybrid Head Office or Homebased

For Head Office based roles, we typically work a minimum 2 days a week in the office. Our office space is wheelchair accessible and located in Hoxton, London, N1.

Note that this role requires travel to partner meetings and events, predominantly in central London (but also nationally). Applicants would need to be able to travel regularly, as required, to fulfil the needs of the role, even if home-based.

Hours: Full Time (37 hours per week) or Part Time (no less than 28 hours per week)

We offer flexible working arrangements - please see below for more details.

Contract: Permanent

Family Action & the role’s impact:

Family Action is a national charity committed to supporting families through change, challenge and crisis.  Since the charity was founded in 1869, we have continued to help children and families overcome the challenges they face through a wide range of practical, emotional and financial support. Today we work with more than 60,000 families in around 150 community-based services, as well as supporting thousands more through our national helpline, FamilyLine.

This is an exciting time for an experienced and ambitious senior corporate fundraiser to join our high performing corporate partnerships team and lead the New Business function. Family Action recently undertook a major brand review and launched a new website, and income generation is a key priority in our 2024-29 strategy. This role will be focused on developing and growing new business activity, including identifying and securing new high-value partnerships, creating and implementing a robust growth strategy and ensuring we have the tools to deliver it. Our working culture is flexible, fun and open, with excellent opportunities to collaborate with colleagues with a range of specialisms, from brand, to marketing and communications, to fundraising, as well as our colleagues delivering Family Action’s services.

Main Responsibilities (for details check the job description and person specification):

• Leading a small team to drive forward new business activity; identifying, cultivating and securing new income generation opportunities with corporate partners across strategic, commercial and charity of the year style collaborations.
• Creating and implementing a growth strategy for new business, developing our corporate partnerships proposition, maximising income and delivering on our overall charitable strategy and objectives.
• Implementing effective processes, systems and frameworks to increase partnership opportunities and the success of our new business activity.
• Working with senior stakeholders internally and externally to identify and secure partnership opportunities that further shared goals.
• Working with the Corporate Team and other teams and colleagues across the organisation to ensure the smooth setup and onboarding of new partnerships. 

Benefits:

• an annual paid leave entitlement of 30 working days plus bank holidays (pro rata if job is taken PT)
• up to 6% matched-pension contributions
• enhanced paid sick leave and paid family leave provisions
• eye care and winter flu jabs vouchers
• cycle to work scheme
• investing in your professional development with ongoing quality training and career development opportunities

We are forward looking, ambitious and committed to continuous improvement. We are a people focused, can-do organisation, which strives for excellence in all we do and operates with mutual respect.

To Apply:

·       Apply via our website and click the “Apply Now” link to fill out our digital application form

· Closing Date: Sunday 26th April 2026 at 23:59

Interviews are scheduled to take place on the 7th, 8th and 11th of May 2026 - virtually, with slots throughout the working day and early/late slots available.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion:

We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process and you will be asked whether you require any adjustments if shortlisted for interview. We also make reasonable adjustments on the job, where required.

We are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all that we do and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Intersectionality is important to us and we particularly welcome applications from ethnically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ candidates and disabled candidates because we are committed to increasing the representation of these groups at Family Action. We know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for families and children and strive for our workforce to be truly representative of the diverse communities we support. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants and will reimburse your travel cost if you attend an in person interview.

* Ordinarily Family Action appoints new starters at the starting point of the salary scale (with subsequent annual pay progression), unless you have experience that would justify appointment further up the salary scale or there are any other exceptional reasons.

As Marketing Manager with strong third sector experience, you’ll oversee the day-to-day planning, production, and delivery of fundraising and awareness campaigns across digital and traditional channels.
You’ll manage timelines, creative workflows, and campaign assets ensuring every message, design, and ad reflects The Zahra Trust’s brand and moves people to give, act, and advocate.
You’ll collaborate closely with internal teams (Fundraising, Programs, and IT), as well as external agencies and vendors, to bring campaigns to life on time, on budget, and with measurable results.
This role is ideal for a hands-on project manager and storyteller who thrives in fast-paced, purpose-driven environments.

Job Title: Digital Communications Manager

Hours: 28 hours per week               

Salary Scale: £38,313 – £44,492 pro rata*

Duration: Permanent

Pension: 6% employer pension contribution

Holiday: 26 days plus bank holidays pro rata 

Reports to: Head of Communications

The appointment is subject to a satisfactory DBS check 

We particularly encourage and welcome applications from people from backgrounds which are underrepresented in museums and galleries, including people from low-income backgrounds, people from Black, Asian and ethnically diverse backgrounds and disabled people.

*Appointments are made at the start of the salary scale, with annual pay progression based on satisfactory performance. In addition, the salary scale is reviewed annually in the light of cost of living and operational budgets.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a passion for visual arts and culture to bring their digital marketing experience to a leading London cultural organisation.​

​The Digital Communications Manager at the South London Gallery will oversee the delivery of an engaging digital strategy that supports the Gallery’s mission and vision, raises its profile locally, nationally and internationally, and deepens audience engagement.​

​Responsible for overseeing the SLG’s digital content strategy and digital partnerships, the Digital Communications Manager will create high-quality content that drives traffic to the SLG’s key digital platforms and communicates the quality and impact of the gallery’s artistic and Communities & Learning programmes. They will work closely with the Head of Communications and the Communications Coordinator to ensure that all content aligns with the SLG’s organisational objectives, reflects the Gallery’s tone of voice, and is informed by data and audience insight.

The closing date for applications is Thursday 30 April, 12pm. Applications received after that time cannot be considered.

An online information session about the role will take place on Tuesday 21 April, 6pm. For more information, please click the link below. 

Join the Ategi Team

Short-Term Role making a Long-Term Impact

We are Recruiting an Interim Engagement, Marketing & Fundraising Manager

Salary Circa 32K - 36K per annum depending on experience & qualifications

This is an interesting & rewarding opportunity for a committed individual who is looking to take on a new challenge.

Even if you don’t meet all the criteria, your unique skills and perspective could be exactly what we’re looking for

Own the Challenge, Deliver the Difference

Job details:

• Full Time (36.5 hours) or Part time Job Share – Monday to Friday
• Fixed Tern Contract - 12 months maternity cover
• Flexible working options, including Hybrid/Remote Working
• At least 2 years Management/Senior experience with experience in or Engagement and Communications Marketing and/or Service Development & Fundraising
• Ability to travel across offices in Wales, Amersham and Bristol (occasional with one monthly visit to Cardiff)

Ategi is a friendly not-for-profit organisation providing support services across Wales and England. It offers three main services for adults with additional needs: Shared Lives, Supported Living, and Community Support. Working alongside people to build independence, connection and meaningful lives.

As the Interim Engagement, Marketing and Fundraising Manager, you will be responsible to ensure Ategi’s impact is clearly evidenced and communicated whilst supporting with it’s Strategic Marketing, Communications and Engagement objectives and providing assistance with all communication related to resources, including fundraising and tender applications.

This role leads the organisation’s communications, engagement, and brand strategy, delivering impactful campaigns that raise awareness, enhance reputation, and support fundraising objectives.

We are looking for a highly motivated self starter who can generate ideas and take ownership, creating engaging and effective communications.  Additionally, the role involves proactive involvement in fundraising, tenders and income generation, with responsibility for monitoring performance against targets and managing budgets.

We are a people focused organisation, with a great range of benefits. 

Interested in joining us?

· Discover the full Job Description and Person Specification here

· Apply online or send us your full CV and cover letter telling us why you are interested in the role and what we should  consider

· Closing date for applications 20th April 2026

· A full driving licence and use of a car is essential

Senior Corporate Partnerships Manager

Role Overview

Aquilas are delighted to partner again with a wonderful Children’s Charity that supports young carers in recruiting a Senior Corporate Partnerships Manager, with an emphais on business development.

Location:London (2 days per week in the office)
Hours: 37.5 per week
Salary: £45,000 to £50,000 per annum
Reporting to: Director of Fundraising
Term: Permanent

About the role:

This role will be responsible for driving income growth by securing new corporate partnerships and high-value donors. It requires strategic thinking, excellent relationship-building skills, and the ability to convert prospects into long-term supporters of the charity's mission to improve young carers’ lives.

About the team:

The successful applicant will be a key member of the Fundraising Team. The wider fundraising team consists of a Trusts team, a regional community fundraising team and a Partnerships team who are responsible for account management of the existing corporate partners and developing higher levels of engagement.  The entire team is overseen by a Director of Fundraising and Communications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and research potential corporate partners, aligned with the charity’s values 
• Develop and maintain a robust pipeline of prospects for new business opportunities.
• Initiate and nurture relationships with senior stakeholders in businesses and philanthropic organisations.
• Maintain new corporate relationships for a minimum of 12 months and then transition them across to corporate partnerships colleagues for ongoing stewardship if relevant.
• Deliver compelling pitches and proposals tailored to partner needs.
• Collaborate with the marketing and communications team, Operational Managers and teams to create impactful partnership packages.
• Track progress against targets and provide regular reports to senior leadership and trustee’s.
• Stay informed on market trends and competitor activity, to advise Director of Fundraising on market trends and strategically lead on new applications.
• Prepare effective stewardship plans to engage corporate partners.

About you:

• Proven track record in securing new business or partnerships, ideally within the charity or corporate sector.
• Strong networking and negotiation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
• Knowledge of how to effectively research and develop a pipeline.

To Apply:

To receive a candidate pack or arrange a confidential conversation, please contact:

Kieran McGorrian, Head of Not for Profit Appointments, Aquilas 

In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. We are looking forward to connecting with you.

We're the UK's specialist blood cancer charity and our vision is clear: we’re here to beat blood cancer. We fund world-class research; provide information and support to patients and their loved ones; and raise awareness of blood cancer. 

We’re looking for a Corporate Partnerships Manager – New Business to help secure high-value partnerships that fund life-changing work for people affected by blood cancer. 

Now is an incredibly exciting time to join us. Our corporate partnerships team are delivering unprecedented success, with over £10 million raised from the insurance sector in the last three years alone, along with securing another high-profile seven-figure partnership in the last year.  

We are about to launch a major appeal with corporate partnerships vital to its £25million target and success, we are supported by a highly engaged board of senior leaders and CEOs from finance, insurance, tech and pharmaceuticals who are actively working with us to drive new business opportunities.  

You’ll build a strong pipeline, shape compelling proposals, and engage senior stakeholders with confidence and credibility. Success in this role comes from staying focused through challenges, adapting your approach, and maintaining momentum; bringing insight, resilience, and determination to every interaction to create partnerships that deliver real impact. 

We are committed to actively promoting equality, diversity, and inclusivity. In line with our strategy, we welcome approaches from individuals from underrepresented groups, including minority communities, and applicants with a disability, to better reflect the community we serve and help broaden our perspectives. 

Are you ready to bring our Marketing & Communications strategy to life?

Do you excel at planning and delivery?

Are you driven to lead each day, guiding, supporting and motivating our marketing team to do their best work?

Are you motivated to champion our vision, values and brand, ensuring everything we create is meaningful, consistent and aligned with organisational goals?

If this sounds like you, we’d love for you to join us, apply today and help shape the future of our charity’s story.

Bring your purpose and authentic self to Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice. You’ll help ensure that babies, children, and young people with life-limiting conditions—and their families—receive the specialist care and support they deserve, wherever and whenever they need.

About us:

Our vision at Bluebell Wood is for every baby, child and young person with a life limiting condition to access specialist palliative care, where and when they need it.  You will join our fantastic team where we all play our part in achieving our vision and creating an incredible culture for everyone. 

Why your role matters:

Our uncompromisable support services are wide-ranging and bespoke to each family.  We provide symptom management, end-of-life care, post-death care, short breaks, counselling, sibling support groups, music therapy, home visits and more.

We support families across a large geographical area, including South Yorkshire, North Nottinghamshire, North Derbyshire and parts of North Lincolnshire. The hospice is easily accessible from Barnsley, Rotherham, Doncaster, Sheffield and North Notts, making our reach truly regional and inclusive.

Every year, we must raise £6.7 million to keep our doors open, and only 17% comes from government sources. The rest is powered by the generosity and commitment of supporters like you. Your leadership in corporate fundraising will help secure vital resources, build strategic partnerships, and create a sustainable future for our hospice.

The role:

Bringing our marketing and communications strategy to life by delivering clear, coordinated and impactful activity across the charity. In this role, you’ll provide day‑to‑day leadership, oversight and quality assurance for the Marketing team, ensuring that all outputs—from campaigns and digital content to printed materials, supporter journeys and internal communications—are well‑planned, on schedule, high‑quality and fully aligned with our vision, values and brand.

What You Will Do:

As Marketing & Communications Lead, you will play a key role in shaping the future of our strategy, offering fresh ideas and insight, and working closely with the Marketing & Engagement Manager to ensure our plans remain relevant, effective and forward‑thinking.

Strategic Contribution

· Translate organisational and departmental objectives into clear marketing and communications plans and delivery  frameworks.

· Contribute ideas, insight, and evidence to the ongoing development of the marketing and communications strategy,  working closely with the Marketing & Engagement Manager to ensure plans remain relevant, effective, and audience‑led.

· Provide expert insight on digital innovation, audience development, supporter engagement trends, and emerging opportunities

Delivery of Strategy

· Lead the co-ordination and delivery of the marketing and communications plan, ensuring activity is well‑planned, joined‑up, on time, and aligned with organisational priorities, brand, and values.

· Take day‑to‑day ownership of marketing delivery across all channels, including digital, print, campaigns, supporter journeys, and internal communications.

· Set clear briefs, timelines, and expectations for the Marketing team and external suppliers, while providing quality assurance and approval for key content, creative work, and campaign materials.

Team Leadership & Development

· Line manage a team of two marketers, providing clear direction, coaching, and support to foster a positive, collaborative, and high‑performing team culture.

· Develop and maintain effective tools, processes, and ways of working to support planning, workflow, capacity management, and project prioritisation.

· Support professional development, encourage continuous improvement, and oversee day‑to‑day budget management within the marketing function.

Digital Marketing

· Lead the organisation’s digital marketing approach, delivering innovative, data‑led campaigns across social media, web, email, SEO, and other digital channels.

· Drive audience insight, segmentation, and persona development, using data and analytics to guide decisions, optimise supporter journeys, and improve targeting.

· Use analytics and performance data to evaluate activity, identify opportunities for growth, and advise the Marketing & Engagement Manager on future developments and emerging platforms.

Campaign & Project Leadership

· Lead and cross‑departmental marketing and communications projects, working collaboratively with teams across the hospice.

· Hold joint ownership, alongside the Supporter Engagement Manager, for the delivery and ongoing development of supporter journeys, including Dotdigital integrations, with marketing leading on planning, content, insight, and quality assurance.

· Build and maintain strong working relationships with freelancers, agencies, photographers, and suppliers to ensure high‑quality creative output and timely delivery.

Internal & External Collaboration

· Work with teams across the hospice and act as a marketing representative in meetings to ensure consistent messaging, strategic alignment, and effective planning.

· Plan and co-ordinate internal communications activity, supporting staff engagement, clarity, and understanding across the organisation.

Compliance, Quality & Governance

· Ensure all marketing activity meets GDPR, brand standards, regulatory requirements, and accessibility guidelines.

· Maintain high standards of accuracy, tone of voice, and ethical storytelling across all outputs

What You’ll Bring

· A calm, confident and professional approach.

· Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to guide, coach, and influence others.

· Ability to translate strategy into clear delivery plans, timelines, and briefs.

· Demonstrable understanding of digital marketing principles and best practice.

· Experience using data, insight, and analytics.

· Clear examples of working collaboratively across teams, with evidence of influencing stakeholders and balancing multiple priorities to achieve shared outcomes.

· Ability to participate in occasional out‑of‑hours activity, as required by the role.

· Full driving licence with access to a reliable vehicle and business insurance cover.

Why This Role?

· Immediate impact: Step into a key role and lead from day one.

· Creative freedom: Bring your ideas to life in a supportive, mission-driven environment.

· Professional growth: Gain valuable experience in a fast-paced, high-impact role.

About you:

Our values underpin what we do and how we do it.

To succeed in this role, we are looking for someone who will embody our values, work confidently with key attention to detail, engage with everyone in our hospice, and has an absolute willingness to learn.

What we offer:

In return, we can offer you a fantastic working environment and the following benefits:

· 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays with the option to buy and sell

· Employee assistance programme - including mental health care and out of hours GP access 

· A commitment to your professional development

· Matched pension scheme of 5% of salary

· Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

· Free parking on main site

· Subsidised lunch

· Free tea and coffee

· Cycle to work scheme

· Eligible for NHS Blue Light Card

If you are passionate about making a difference, we cannot wait to hear from you. 

Join us and be part of something bigger—where your skills, passion, and purpose create joy, support and comfort for those who need it most. Apply Now

To help communities by promoting, developing and supporting sustainable, quality, robustly governed Out of School Childcare Clubs. To meet the need for increased Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW) registered childcare across Wales.

• Develop and set up new Out of School Childcare Clubs and/or extend existing provision. Identify, with the help of childcare partnerships, areas for club development.
• Support new and existing clubs and help them develop quality standards, including support and encouragement to register with Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW).
• Support Out of School Childcare Clubs to improve sustainability.
• Support Out of School Childcare Clubs to adopt robust legal structures and governance, including support for unincorporated committees to move to a more suitable limited liability structure.
• Identify training needs for Out of School Childcare and promote training opportunities including Playwork qualifications and continuous professional development, signposting to relevant training. Undertake training to enhance the ability to carry out the role.
• Support the delivery of project work as required.
• Support with the planning, standardisations and delivery of online/face to face network events/workshops/training/webinars that inspire Playworkers and Managers and contribute to the fulfilment of children’s right to play and participation.
• Seek new funding opportunities and write funding applications for review by Line Manager.
• Support the strategic work of the organisation and play a positive role in achievements within the work plan, to benefit the Out of School Childcare sector pan Wales. Be an active member of Clybiau Plant Cymru Kids’ Clubs Development Team and contribute effectively to Local Authority Childcare Teams.

You will be part of a small energetic and committed team supporting the delivery of Northamptonshire Community Foundation’s philanthropy and income generation ambitions. Working collaboratively with colleagues, you will help grow and steward support from individuals, corporate, charitable and statutory donors, with a lead responsibility for a defined portfolio of relationships and initiatives.

Fundraising and relationship building happen across the charity, and you will manage your own portfolio of donors and partners and work with the Chief Executive and wider team to co-ordinate activity, share insight and maximise opportunities for place based philanthropy in Northamptonshire.

You will need confidence, excellent communication skills and the ability to plan and deliver projects as part of a highly collaborative team. You will be comfortable cultivating, stewarding and sometimes soliciting charitable donations yourself, as well as creating opportunities for the Chief Executive to engage with donors and prospective supporters.

Senior Marketing Performance Officer

This role plays an important part in shaping how ARUK invests in marketing. By bringing together marketing campaign performance, audience insight and financial data, the role helps the organisation understand what is driving engagement, income and long-term supporter growth — and where future marketing investment should be focused. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys using data and insight to answer the question: “What’s working in our marketing — and how can we do more of it?”

The wider Marketing Planning team is responsible for ensuring ARUK’s marketing activity is insight-led, strategically aligned and focused on delivering the greatest impact. This role is a key part of that function, helping ensure decisions are guided by evidence and performance insight.

The Senior Marketing Performance Officer will help establish a clear and consistent view of marketing performance across the organisation, translating audience insight, campaign results and marketing data into actionable recommendations that shape future strategy.

The role will help build ARUK’s create a clear and consistent view of marketing performance across ARUK, enabling teams to understand what is driving audience engagement, income growth and long-term supporter value.

This is a real opportunity to help build ARUK’s marketing effectiveness capability from the ground up. The successful candidate will work closely with senior marketing leaders and gain exposure to strategic decision-making across marketing, fundraising and digital teams.

Key Responsibilities:

 Marketing Effectiveness & Performance Measurement

· Develop a clear view of marketing performance across channels and campaigns

· Maintain the organisation’s marketing ‘single source of truth’ performance dashboard

· Identify opportunities to improve ROI and marketing effectiveness

Audience Insight & Learning

· Working with the Senior Marketing Planning Manager, translate audience behaviour marketing insight into recommendations for marketing strategy

· Support campaign teams with message testing and audience understanding

· Maintain key audience insight resources such as YouGov crunch and manage use across the organisation

· Support the Head of Marketing Planning and Senior Marketing Planning Manager in ensuring all marketing activity is rooted firmly in audience needs and motivations.

Data and Decision Support

· Work with product, CRM, Data and Finance teams to ensure accurate marketing reporting

· Identify gaps in insight or measurement and recommend future approaches

· Help teams embed a test-and-learn culture

Stakeholder Engagement & Upskilling

· Present clear, insightful recommendations to senior leaders and campaign owners to guide investment and planning.

· Support training for teams on how to use insight, performance data and funnel metrics to improve campaign effectiveness.

· Champion a test-and-learn culture across the organisation.

· What Success Looks Like Teams understand what is driving marketing performance

· Campaign planning is informed by robust insight

· Marketing investment decisions are based on clear evidence

· ARUK has a consistent view of marketing performance across the organisation

· Help Strategic Marketing establish marketing effectiveness as a core capability within ARUK.

Knowledge, skills and experience needed:

· Strong experience analysing marketing performance data across multiple channels (digital, brand, fundraising, PR, paid media etc.).

· Demonstrable experience designing or implementing measurement frameworks, dashboards, KPIs, or campaign reporting approaches.

· Experience working with audience insight (quantitative and qualitative) and translating this into practical recommendations for campaign planning or proposition development.

· Experience working with analytics, data, or CRM teams to extract, clean and interpret data into marketing strategy.

· Experience presenting insight and performance findings to senior stakeholders, with clear recommendations.

· Ability to interpret complex datasets, identify patterns, and turn evidence into actionable improvements.

· Highly analytical, with strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills

· Able to communicate complex information simply and compellingly.

· Curious, evidence-led mindset — always seeking to understand “what’s working and why”. ·

· Comfortable challenging constructively and influencing decision-making.

· High attention to detail and accuracy.

· Ability to plan and manage multiple insight or analysis workstreams simultaneously.

· Collaborative and proactive — able to work closely with Fundraising, Digital, Insight, Brand, Comms and Data teams

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 £36,000 per annum, plus benefits.

Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.

The closing date for applications is the 19th 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. 

Job Title: Digital Marketing Officer

Reporting To: Marketing & Communications Manager

Salary: £26,848 - £31,439

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Duration: Permanent

Location: Alder Hey Children’s Charity, Liverpool / Hybrid-working

Job Purpose:

The purpose of this role is to support the planning, delivery and optimisation of Alder Hey Children’s Charity’s digital marketing activity across key channels, reporting to the Marketing & Communications Manager.

This is a hands-on digital role focused on day-to-day delivery, advertising and optimisation across the charity’s digital platforms. The Digital Marketing Officer will play a key role in ensuring digital advertising channels are engaging and effective in supporting fundraising, brand awareness and supporter engagement.

The role works closely with colleagues across Marketing, Fundraising and Communications, and supports the delivery of digital activity set by the Marketing & Communications Manager.

Main Duties/Tasks

Digital Duties:

Content Creation, Management, and Campaign Support

• Creating, editing, and publishing content across the charity’s digital channels (website, email, and ad channels) in conjunction with the Content Creation Officer and Marketing Officers.
• Managing day-to-day updates to the charity websites using the CMS, ensuring content is accurate, engaging and aligned to brand guidelines. Maintain high standards of brand identity across all digital touch points.
• Building and sending email communications using the charity’s email platform, supporting segmentation, stewardship and supporter journeys.
• Supporting the delivery of integrated marketing and fundraising campaigns through digital channels.
• Adapting digital copy for different audiences and platforms, including web pages, email campaigns and digital appeals.

Digital Marketing Optimization, Reporting, and Budget Support

• Optimising and supporting budget monitoring for AI Search, Paid Search, SEO, and Google Grant campaigns.
• Monitoring and reporting on digital performance using analytics and platform insights, identifying opportunities to improve engagement and effectiveness.
• Supporting paid digital fundraising activity by preparing and advising on content, assets, and copy, and assisting with reporting and optimisation under the direction of the Marketing & Communications Manager.

Brand Management, Compliance, and Collaboration

• Ensuring all digital content and activity complies with brand guidelines, accessibility standards, GDPR, and relevant regulations.
• Scheduling and managing organic content in line with agreed plans, adapting content where needed for different channels, working with Marketing Officers to ensure a consistent brand presence.
• Working with internal colleagues and external suppliers or agencies, where required, to support digital delivery.
• Supporting the Marketing & Communications Manager to maintain organised digital systems, content libraries, and workflows.

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.

Closing date: Monday 20th April, 12pm

Shortlisting: Wednesday 22nd April

Interviews: Tuesday 5th May