Campaigns and engagement officer jobs
As Policy and Public Affairs Manager, you will help ensure London Youth is a credible, influential voice on issues affecting young people and the organisations that support them. Sitting within the Fundraising and Communications Directorate, you will work closely with the CEO, senior leadership, and youth participation, communciations, fundraising and delivery colleagues to deliver demonstrable external influence and impact.
You will craft clear, evidence-based policy positions that shape debate and influence decision-making at London and national level, ensuring the policymakers understand and respond to the realities facing young people in London. Through effective internal engagement, you will also ensure colelagues and our members are well-informed and equipped to respond to key policy developments.
You will successfully represent the voice of London Youth's members and the young people they support, helping to secure greater recognition, investment, and support for youth services. By building strong relationships with policymakers, parliamentarians, and sector partners working to address the issues affecting young people inthe capital, you will help position London Youth as a trusted and respected contributor to relevant policy discussions.
At a time of significant change across the youth sector, you will play a central role in campaigning for systematic change and in building the profile of London Youth and the wider voluntary sector as the Government's 10-year National Youth Strategy, Youth Matters, is implemented. You will help ensure commitments translate into meaningful outcomes for young people, particularly in relation to youth services, enrichment opportunities, and support for young people not in education, employment, or training, and strengthen long-term investment in youth provision.
What you will be doing
You will lead the development and delivery of London Youth's policy and public affairs work, building a clear and consistent understanding of the London and national context for young people and youth organisations. Working closely with colleagues across the organisation, including communications, fundraising, delivery, and MEL, you will help develop a clear and compelling case for support and influence.
You will work in close partnership with the CEO and CEO's office, acting as a trusted policy adviser, supporting the CEO's external policy engagements, positioning, and relationships with senior policymakers and influencers.
You will monitor emerging political and policy developments and relevant funding announcements, providing insight and analysis to identify opportunities for engagement. You will draft swift organisational responses to key policy announcements, in collaboration with the CEO and communications team, and ensure relevant intelligence and opportunties inform the work of the fundraising team.
You will develop, maintain, and communicate evidence-based policy positions, insights, and priorities, convening our members regularly to inform clear policy asks and advocacy. You will shape briefings and consultation responses that reflect the needs of London Youth's members and the young people they support. You will shape policy positions and provide high-quality briefings ahead of key senior-level engagements.
You will oversee and track our policy influencing activity, identifying emerging policy developments, coordinating internal input, engaging stakeholders and representing London Youth in external policy and public affairs forums, and reporting on the impact of our policy work.
You will strengthen policy work through insight and engagement, analysig relevant data and research from our membership and working with the Learning and Impact Lead to ensure insights from London Youth's network inform policy development. You will also identify opportunities for members and young people from our Youth Board to engage in policy work, including through consultations, networks, and events.
You will build and maintain strong relationships with key London and national stakeholders, identifying opportunities for partnership working with other organisations and ensuring London Youth has a visible, credible voice in debates affecting young people.
You will contribute to London Youth's communications, campaigns, and profile, working with colleagues to shape policy activity across digital channels, produce engaging written content including articles and speeches, craft organisational messaging, support youth-led engagement, and contribute to London Youth's thematic networks, influencing events and media opportunities.
What you bring to the role
Knowledge and Experience:
- Strong understanding of how policy is developed in the London and national context, and experience of engaging with political agendas on behalf of a charitable or membership organisation.
- Experience in developing robust policy positions, responses, and solutions, and influencing politicians and decision-makers.
- Up-to-date, proven experience in public affairs, parliamentary engagement or a related policy-influencing role, with a clear track record of driving meaningful change.
- Good understanding of UK parliamentary and government processes, and of current policy areas impacting young people in London and across the UK.
- Experience of producing a range of briefings and written materials, including research findings, public statements, consultation responses, and briefings for senior colelagues.
- Proven ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with opinion-formers and other key stakeholders.
Attributes and Behaviours:
- Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills, especially when it comes to policy partners.
- Demonstrate confidence to engage and build productive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including those at senior level.
- A confidence verbal communicator and presenter able to represent London Youth within policy forums, consortia, and networking events.
- Demonstrate ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team, with proven ability to innovate and deliver change.
- Demonstrate ability to analyse, summarise, and present evidence to different audiences.
- Demonstrate a commitment to ensuring young people have prominent platforms to voice their views directly on the issues that affect them.
- Demonstrate a commitment to strengthening London's Youth sector.
- Be willing to work some evenings and the occasional weekend.
- Understanding and supporting the vision, mission, and aims of London Youth.
Demonstrate living our values of being:
- Ambitious
- Collaborative
- Inclusive
- Accountable
Why work at London Youth
- Generous holiday allowance - 39 days paid holiday each year (including bank holidays and closure days). Pro-rata if you work part time.
- Employer 4% pension contribution
- Additional leave granted to support voluntary activity
- Free Health Care Cash Plan
- Free access for you and your family to the Employee Assistance Programme
- Free access to the 'Headspace' app for you and your family
- Flexible working opportunities considered
- You'll be working with a fantastic team of passionate colleagues across London Youth
- You will be making a difference to the lives of young people
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Communications Officer
We are seeking a creative and organised Communications Officer to help raise awareness of the mission and inspire communities to get involved.
Position: Communications Officer
Salary: £27,500 pro rata
Location: Hybrid or fully remote (London office available; occasional travel required)
Hours: 2 days per week (must include Mondays 12-2, flexible hours)
Contract: Permanent, with a 3-month probation period
Closing date: 17:00, Friday 27 February 2026
About the Role
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a small but fast-growing charity at an exciting stage of development. Working closely with the Head of Communications, you will play a key role in raising the profile of the charity’s work and ensuring the message reaches the people who need it most.
Your work will be varied, from creating engaging social media content and campaigns, to managing the communications calendar and working with colleagues across fundraising and volunteering to share stories and drive engagement.
Key responsibilities include:
- Creating fresh, engaging content for social media platforms including Instagram, Facebook, X (Twitter) and LinkedIn
- Generating creative ideas for campaigns linked to fundraising, awareness weeks and events
- Working with fundraising and volunteering teams to share real-life stories
- Supporting targeted campaigns to attract new supporters and volunteers
- Managing the communications calendar and inbox, ensuring responses to media and external enquiries
- Capturing, analysing and reporting on campaign performance
About You
We are looking for someone with strong communication skills, a flair for creativity and the ability to manage multiple projects.
Essential skills and experience:
- Background in a Communications or Marketing role
- Experience using Canva and Photoshop (or similar tools)
- Familiarity with CMS systems, ideally Squarespace
- Strong copywriting skills with the ability to write for different audiences
- Understanding of brand and values in communications
- Interest in mental health and wellbeing support
About the Organisation
Join a small but ambitious charity supporting individuals living with autoimmune conditions by providing dedicated listening support. The organisation is growing rapidly and this role offers the chance to make a real impact, with opportunities to shape communications and develop your career in a supportive, collaborative team.
Other roles you may have experience of could include: Communications Assistant, Marketing and Communications Officer, Digital Communications Officer, Media and Communications Executive, Marketing Officer, PR and Communications Officer.
To apply, please submit your CV, a short supporting statement (max 250 words) outlining your suitability, and details of a professional reference by the closing date.
Please note this role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
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Digital Communications Officer
£27,693 - £31,173 (plus London weighing if applicable)
Location : Based out of any of the WEA offices, with Hybrid working available. Typically 2 days in the office. Arrangements to be made locally.
The WEA is the UK’s largest voluntary sector provider of adult education, a charity dedicated to bringing high quality, professional education into the heart of communities.
Job Description
WEA are looking for talented individuals to help us deliver our mission – to bring education within reach. If that sounds like you, then please read on.
As the Digital Communications Officer, you will play a vital role in enabling the WEA to meet our mission to bring adult education within reach of everyone who needs it, fighting inequality and promoting social justice.
The post holder will be responsible for supporting the Digital Branding Manager with the delivery of impactful digital campaigns (web, social media, email marketing, PR/comms) that focus on promoting our work to a variety of audiences and stakeholders, enabling us to create change for thousands of adult learners across England and Scotland. There will be a particular focus on social media within this role – you would be the WEA social media guru!
This role isn’t about marketing WEA courses, it’s about showcasing the impact of lifelong learning, growing our membership and influencing decision makers and the public. This role would suit a self-starter with knowledge and experience of the social media and digital communications landscape and can think big picture about campaigning activity. We are looking for someone who can film and edit social media content to a high standard as we look to grow our in-house produced social content.
Charity comms experience and experience of working within a charity/non-profit would be an advantage. We are a new team with high ambitions and exciting challenges looking for a creative storyteller who can shape our voice, drive conversations around our work and grow our reach.
We have attached the full role profile, that lists the key deliverables, performance measures and experience/qualifications needed for this role. Please take your time to read through this, and if you’d like to apply, hit that button!
We are working hard to create a workplace that reflects the communities we seek to serve and in which everyone feels empowered to be themselves and work together to drive positive change. We strongly encourage applicants from a diverse range of candidates and encourage everyone with the appropriate skills, experiences and potential to apply.
Should you need any support with your application, then please get in touch. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible
In our recent OFSTED inspection, we received a GOOD overall grade, with an OUTSTANDING rating for Behaviour and Attitudes and Personal Development.
You can read more about our benefits and what it’s like to work here, on our website
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About Us
We are a fast-growing, mission-led charity providing tailored support across mental health, physical rehabilitation, nutrition and wellbeing. Our work is informed by lived experience and driven by our mission that every young adult with cancer and their families/carers have the tools and support they need to live well and feel empowered.
Role Purpose
This maternity cover role is for a strategic and hands-on Digital Communications & Marketing Lead to take ownership of our digital presence, storytelling and supporter communications, with a strong focus on driving growth in engagement and income through digital channels.
You will lead the planning and delivery of digital communications and marketing activity, ensuring consistent, compelling messaging across all platforms. You will design and deliver integrated digital campaigns that grow awareness, engagement, participation and fundraising income.
This is a hands on role and you will be the organisation’s main digital specialist during this period, working closely with the CEO and wider team.
Key Responsibilities
Digital Communications & Marketing Strategy
• Lead the development and delivery of digital communications and marketing activity that supports organisational goals, fundraising targets and brand growth.
• Plan and deliver integrated, multi-channel campaigns across website, email and social media.
• Ensure a consistent, engaging brand voice across all digital touchpoints.
Content, Storytelling & Channel Management
• Own and manage all digital channels, including social media, website and email marketing.
• Create, schedule and manage engaging written, visual and video content to support campaigns, events and fundraising.
• Promote events and fundraising activity online to maximise reach and participation.
• Design and curate digital and print assets including campaign graphics, reels, posters, flyers and web imagery.
• Ensure all digital content is accurate, engaging and aligned with brand guidelines.
Digital Fundraising Campaigns & Income Generation
• Design, manage and optimise digital fundraising campaigns to grow income from individual supporters, communities and events.
• Use digital communications to drive donations, regular giving, event sign-ups and fundraising participation.
• Build and optimise supporter acquisition, retention and conversion journeys using insight and data.
CRM, Supporter Journeys & Digital Performance
• Lead on CRM management (Beacon), ensuring accurate data, segmentation and effective supporter journeys.
• Use analytics tools such as Google Analytics and CRM dashboards to monitor performance and inform optimisation.
• Implement and manage marketing automation to enhance supporter experience and conversion.
Collaboration, Impact & Internal Communications
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to align digital communications with wider organisational priorities.
• Collaborate with the Programme Manager to gather impact data, stories and lived-experience content.
• Provide guidance and informal support to colleagues on digital best practice and supporter journeys.
Skills & Experience
Essential
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in digital communications, digital marketing or digital fundraising in the charity sector. Demonstrable evidence of leadership and impactful delivery.
• Confident using WordPress, social media platforms, Canva, Mailchimp, fundraising platforms and Beacon CRM.
• Proven experience delivering successful digital campaigns that drive engagement and income.
• Strong content creation skills across written, visual and video formats.
• Excellent copywriting and storytelling skills.
• Comfortable working independently within a small team.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to use data to improve performance.
• Ability to travel to Huddersfield for in-person team days (2 per month).
Personal Attributes
• Thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Creative, adaptable and well-organised.
• Passionate about digital communications and storytelling for social impact.
• Collaborative, supportive and values-driven.
• Strong commitment to the mission and values of the Ella Dawson Foundation.
Why Join Us?
We are a young, dynamic and rapidly growing charity delivering life changing impact for young adults with cancer and their families and carers. As a key member of a driven and passionate team, this role offers the opportunity to lead and shape digital communications and marketing during an exciting period of growth. You will have autonomy, flexibility and the chance to make a meaningful impact for young adults affected by cancer.
How to Apply
Please submit your CV and Application Questions by Monday 2nd February 2026.
We are unable to support applications for our vacancies if you do not have the right to work in the UK.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Ella Dawson Foundation.
As part of your application, please attach your CV and covering letter and respond to the following questions.
1. Motivation & Fit
What excites you about the role, our charity and leading digital communications, marketing and fundraising.
2. Digital Campaign Experience
An example of a digital campaign you led or supported that generated income or supporter action, outlining your role, audience, channels, messages and results.
3. CRM & Data Use
Your experience using CRM systems (ideally Beacon) to manage data, improve journeys and support engagement or income.
4. Digital Channels & Content
Examples of social media or email activity you have delivered and the results achieved.
5. Ways of Working & Team Fit
Your working style, how you manage
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!
Job Title: Fundraising Officer (Stop the Traffik)
Contract: 12-Month Fixed Term Contract (with a view to extend)
Function/Team: Development & Communications
Location: London, UK
Hours: Full time, inclusive of breaks
Reporting to: Head of Development & Communications
Salary: £28,200 - £30,372
STOP THE TRAFFIK prevents vulnerable communities from being recruited, trafficked, and exploited. Our targeted prevention work disrupts the criminal business of human trafficking, making it too high-risk and low-profit to be viable.
The Fundraising Officer sits within our Development & Communications Team and will support on growing and delivering our fundraising and partnership pipeline. The Fundraising Officer will lead on donor administration, support the preparation of applications to trusts and foundations, contribute to individual giving initiatives, and help build philanthropic and corporate partnerships.
This is a varied role for someone who is a strong writer, both persuasive and strategic, and who is motivated to connect STOP THE TRAFFIK’s mission with funders and partners who share our vision and act as long-term investors in prevention.
This role will be responsible for:
Funding Development & Applications
· Research potential funding opportunities to develop a consistent pipeline of relevant trusts and foundations, and write/submit applications for these opportunities.
· Create supplementary documentation needed for applications including budgets, MEL frameworks, timeline documents and theory of change frameworks.
Relationship Management
· Maintain and strengthen relationships with existing funders, partners, and individual donors through regular communication and stewardship.
Individual Giving & Activity Fundraisers
· Maintain and strengthen relationships with individual donors through regular communication and stewardship.
· Coordinate activity-based fundraising events, including the London Marathon, to maximise income and supporter engagement.
· Manage gift aid reporting.
Campaigns & Individual Giving
· Help develop and deliver our fundraising campaigns, including our annual match-funded December festive campaign.
· Work with the wider Development & Communications Team to create other compelling campaigns that grow supporter engagement and income, including initiatives for universities, schools, and faith groups.
Storytelling & Impact
· Transform data, monitoring and evaluation insights, and project outcomes into clear, engaging narratives for diverse audiences.
· Collaborate with programme teams to capture impact and integrate it into pitches and into donor reporting.
The ideal candidate will have:
• Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to craft persuasive, evidence-based narratives tailored to different audiences.
• Strong relationship-building skills with individuals and organisations.
• Capable of producing high quality open source research.
• Comfortable interpreting and using data and monitoring insights to strengthen proposals and demonstrate impact.
• Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Interest in human rights and preventing human trafficking and modern slavery.
• A commitment to equality, diversity, safeguarding, and STOP THE TRAFFIK’s core values.
Benefits:
• A friendly, supportive team.
• Opportunity to engage with global partners and influential funders.
• Autonomy to shape fundraising approaches and contribute innovative ideas.
• Healthcare cash benefit scheme (with the option to include partner/children).
• Corporate eye-care scheme.
• Life insurance.
• Non-contributory Group Personal Pension Scheme with 7% employer contribution.
• 27 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (rising to 33 days with service).
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Season Ticket Loan.
• Ability to swap two bank holidays to suit personal needs.
• Flexible working policy that supports staff wellbeing.
• Access to internal and external training opportunities.
If you have the relevant experience, are highly resourceful, adaptable, pro-active, and a critical thinker able to work in a fast-paced environment, please send a CV and brief cover letter (both in pdf format) that evidences your ability to be successful in this role.
Only applications sent via email will be considered to ensure an equitable review process. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
We cannot sponsor applicants at this time.
Registered Charity No. 1127321
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Location: Hybrid working between the Aldgate, London office and home.
A great opportunity has arisen for a Policy and Public Affairs Officer to support our ambitious external affairs team as we influence national and regional policy, driving improvements in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of respiratory conditions.
Asthma + Lung UK is the only charity in the UK fighting for everyone with a lung condition, aiming for a world where everyone can breathe with healthy lungs. We fund cutting-edge research, provide advice and support for the 12 million people who will get a lung condition during their lifetime. We also campaign for clean air and for better NHS diagnosis and treatment.
We are looking for an ambitious and experienced policy and public affairs professional who can produce new ideas, inspire others in the team, and catalyse policy change that will benefit people with lung disease. You’ll contribute to high quality policy products, identify new influencing opportunities, and deliver a programme of political engagement to ensure that lung health is on the political agenda.
You’ll have a strong political understanding, an excellent working knowledge of routes for influencing UK government and be skilled at tailoring campaign messages for different audiences. You’ll be organised, a good communicator, and able to work both independently and collaboratively. You’ll thrive in a fast-paced environment and be motivated by the opportunity to make a real impact on national lung health policy.
As well as a competitive salary, you’ll enjoy a range of benefits including 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), membership of a health cash plan, employee assistance programme, cycle-to-work scheme, interest-free annual season Travelcard loan and pension scheme. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an organisation committed to being the driving force behind the transformation of lung health.
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Director of Fundraising & Development
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
Starting salary: IRO £52,014 + excellent benefits
Contract type: Permanent
Working hours: Full time
Location: Bickley Hall Farm, Malpas, Cheshire SY14 8EF (with travel across the county). Hybrid and flexible working available
Nature in Cheshire is under pressure but together, we can turn the tide.
Cheshire Wildlife Trust is looking for an inspiring Director of Fundraising & Development to help us grow the support, income, and engagement needed to restore wildlife across the region.
About Us
Cheshire Wildlife Trust is a locally rooted, values-driven charity working to ensure wildlife has a future on land and at sea. As part of the UK-wide federation of Wildlife Trusts, we combine strong local knowledge with national influence.
Supported by more than 17,500 members and thousands of volunteers and partners, we are trusted to speak up for nature, to act boldly, and to deliver lasting change.
About You and The Role
In this senior leadership role, you will lead our fundraising, development and communications teams, shaping strategies that grow our support base so that we can do more for nature. You will build relationships with donors, funders and partners, develop compelling fundraising campaigns and propositions, and inspire a talented team to deliver ambitious goals.
We are looking for someone with a proven track record in fundraising, individual giving, supporter engagement or marketing, who can think strategically, act decisively and creatively, and lead with passion. Most importantly, you will share our belief that everyone has a part to play in creating a wilder future and will help make that possible for Cheshire.
Working with us means making a tangible difference for wildlife, people, and communities. We offer excellent benefits, flexible and hybrid working, a supportive culture, professional development, and the chance to see your work make a real impact across Cheshire’s landscapes.
Closing date: Sunday 15 February 2026
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
We welcome applicants who share our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, and who believe that nature’s recovery must involve everyone.
You may be required to carry out a DBS check for this role.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Sorry, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this position.
No agencies please.
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Reporting to Director, Supporter Engagement
Visa sponsorship: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Akshaya Patra UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship.
We are seeking an enterprising, organised individual to join Akshaya Patra UK as our Supporter Engagement Officer. The role is a joyfully versatile one which requires planning, coordination, and a strong 'make it happen' attitude. As the first point of contact for supporters, community groups, and partners, the candidate will ensure every interaction, whether by phone, email, social media, or in-person, is positive, timely, and professional.
A key part of the role will be to build and grow volunteer chapters across the UK, developing local champions who increase awareness and funds for Akshaya Patra. Even as the candidate will invite new supporters to join our mission, managing supporter relationships with a defined portfolio of donors, monitoring income, and contributing to data analysis related to supporter engagement and projects is a key part of the role. In addition, maintaining the inventory of supporter engagement tools and merchandise, ensuring materials are organised, available, and effectively used to inspire supporters.
Knowledge of British culture and geography is welcome, while familiarity with India, its regions, and Indian languages is an added advantage. You will attend meetings and events in London and other parts of the UK as required, with the flexibility to work remotely at other times. The role will play an important part in shaping our future plans and helping us grow our income and impact in the years ahead.
Key responsibilities
- Manage supporter enquiries, building strong relationships and offering excellent stewardship at every stage.
- Adopt an enterprising, creative mindset to engage a wide variety of donors and community groups across the UK, thinking innovatively about supporter involvement.
- Send timely thank-you messages, acknowledgements, and fulfilment communications, ensuring supporters feel valued and informed.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date supporter records, monitor income received, and support data analysis to track trends and project future income.
- Assist with events, appeals, and seasonal campaigns, contributing to planning, logistics and delivery, and ensuring all activities reflect Akshaya Patra’s mission and priorities.
- Manage the inventory of supporter-care tools, and place orders for new and innovative engagement tools.
- Develop and produce bespoke supporter and volunteer packs, tailored to motivate and equip individuals and groups to champion our cause.
- Work collaboratively with the Supporter Engagement and wider fundraising teams, ensuring a cohesive, collaborative, and mission-driven supporter journey.
- The responsibilities outlined above are not exhaustive and may evolve as the organisation develops. Flexibility and collaborative spirit are essential in a growing charity environment.
Requirements
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to support, engage and inspire a wide range of supporters and volunteers.
- Strong administrative and digital skills, including confident use of databases, spreadsheets, emails, and online communication tools.
- A hands-on, proactive approach, with the ability to problem-solve, adapt quickly, and take initiative to make things happen.
- A positive, collaborative, and team-focused attitude, with a willingness to contribute to shared goals.
- A genuine desire to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children facing disadvantage.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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London based development role to equip DPOs with the tools, knowledge and confidence to create and develop resources to support Disabled people.
Disabled People’s Organisations (DPOs) are grassroots, community-led organisations led ‘By and For’ Disabled people. They work to the Social Model of Disability and ensure that their lived experiences and voices protect and enhance rights and drive advocacy, decision-making, and systemic change.
About the role
We’re looking for someone who has:
- Proven ability to support multifaceted projects, meet deadlines, and deliver impactful outcomes.
- Confidence in and experience of transforming organisational, movement, and institutional knowledge into clear, practical and accessible training resources across multiple platforms for grassroots and community organisations.
- An understanding of the Social Justice landscape, Disability Justice and intersectional principles. Strong awareness of how these principles impact policy, advocacy, and their application to Led By-and-For organisations and groups.
To request an informal conversation about the role, or to simply find out more about it or the recruitment process, please contact us via our website.
Registered Charity
21 - 50
Disability Rights UK is the UK’s leading Disabled People's Organisation (DPO) led by, run by, and working for Disabled people.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Public Affairs and Media Officer
£37,264 pa pro rata plus excellent benefits
London WC1 and home-based – hybrid working (minimum 40% in the office)
35 hours per week, full-time
Fixed Term Contract to 27 November 2026
The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) is seeking a confident and proactive Public Affairs and Media Officer to join our Media and Public Affairs team at an exciting time for child health policy and advocacy.
This is a varied and high-impact role at the heart of our influencing work. You will help shape and deliver campaigns that call on decision-makers to strengthen the child health workforce and services, tackle child health inequalities across the UK, and protect children’s rights. You will support the College’s public affairs, campaigning and media activity; ensuring paediatricians’ voices are heard where they matter most.
As Public Affairs and Media Officer, you will monitor political and media developments, identify opportunities to influence parliamentarians and stakeholders, and provide high-quality briefings and communications content to support our advocacy priorities. You will work collaboratively across the College, including with colleagues in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, to deliver coordinated, UK-wide influencing activity.
The role also includes supporting the day-to-day management of the RCPCH press office, drafting press materials, leading media monitoring, and contributing to social media and digital campaigning activity.
Key responsibilities include:
- Supporting the delivery of public affairs and influencing activity aligned to the College’s strategy
- Monitoring political and policy developments and identifying opportunities for engagement
- Preparing high-quality briefings for senior paediatricians and staff to support engagement with MPs, Peers and stakeholders
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with external partners, coalitions and key stakeholders
- Producing compelling content for newsletters, website, social media and e-campaigning platforms
- Coordinating cross-team collaboration to deliver integrated influencing campaigns
- Leading daily media monitoring and supporting press office activity, including drafting press releases
- Contributing to social media planning and acting as a social media champion within the team
Essential skills and experience:
- Degree or equivalent relevant professional experience
- Experience in public affairs, stakeholder engagement and/or campaigning
- Excellent written communication skills with the ability to tailor content for a range of audiences and channels
- Experience producing media and social media content
- Experience working collaboratively, including in coalitions or partnerships
- Strong project management and organisational skills
Desirable experience includes working in a press office, delivering social media campaigns, and formal project management training.
The RCPCH has more than 25,000 members and fellows and employs around 200 staff, most of whom work in our London office in Holborn. We have a Devolved Nations team operating from Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Our College values: Include, Influence, Innovate and Inspire, are important to us. These values ensure we bring out the best in each other, strive forward together to make the College a positive and dynamic place to work.
The RCPCH champions Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. Our workplace is inclusive, offering a supportive environment where staff can thrive. The College is keen to accept applications from people with protected characteristics. We believe that our staff should represent all of the diverse communities we serve. Join us to help realise our vision of a world where every child is healthy and well.
The College operates a flexible and modern working policy, whereby our colleagues work in the office for a minimum of 40% over a 4 week cycle and the remainder from home.
The RCPCH is committed to safeguarding the children, young people and adults it has contact with in the exercise of its functions and responsibilities. The RCPCH expects all staff to share this commitment – we place a high priority on ensuring only those who do so are recruited to work for us.
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records.
Closing date: 15 February 2026
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Registered Charity
101 - 500
The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health advocates on child health issues at home and internationally.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Founded in 1927, the University of Hull has a long and proud history. Through our teaching, research and civic engagement, we are helping to shape and deliver the future prosperity of our region and far beyond.
Leading the Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement team, the Director will drive the design and implementation of the University’s inaugural comprehensive fundraising campaign, launching it at the culmination of our centenary celebrations in summer 2028. Building on progress made to date, the Director will leverage the centenary to elevate the roles of philanthropy and alumni engagement in support of the University’s future ambitions.
Person specification:
- Extensive knowledge of philanthropy, preferably within higher education, including fundraising best practice
- Extensive knowledge of alumni engagement and its role in building connections and supporting wider institutional priorities
- Demonstrable track record of building relationships and working with prospects to secure gifts at the six-figure level and above
- Experience of leading philanthropic campaigns and exceeding fundraising targets
- Experience of leading and managing teams carrying out philanthropic and/or engagement activities
- Experience of strategic and data-driven operational planning and performance management
Dixon Walter is leading the candidate search on behalf of the University. For more information and details of how to apply by 15 February, please see the candidate brief.
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You hold a critical and integral role for the growth and development of the DEC’s website and digital marketing, taking an audience and insight led approach to innovation and supporter engagement. The role builds on various workstreams, projects and innovation processes that have been developed in recent years.
You will be digitally astute with expertise in paid media and digital product development, and a confident communicator, who project manages with ease and leads and engages with diverse internal & external stakeholders to develop an effective, responsive and agile approach to fundraising and supporter engagement in the digital environment. You must have demonstrable knowledge of UX principles and tools, a working knowledge of Drupal (or equivalent CMS), HTML and CSS, and excellent knowledge of digital analytics, particularly Google Analytics and social platform analytics.
Key Responsibilities for this role, include:
Website Management: Act as Product Owner, oversee roadmap, UX testing, security, hosting, and SEO.
Digital Fundraising: Manage paid search, social media, programmatic advertising, and evergreen campaigns; optimise performance and ROI.
Innovation & Strategy: Develop new digital tools, lead AI strategy group, drive product development from ideation to MVP, and foster a culture of innovation.
Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate across teams, manage external agencies, and lead digital collaboration with member charities.
Financial & Risk Management: Oversee £100k+ budgets, ensure compliance, report on performance, and mitigate digital risks.
Digital & Innovation Strategy and ensure adherence to legal and ethical standards, maintaining best practices in equality and accessibility. Design and deliver programmes that build awareness and capability around inclusive behaviours.
Data & trends: Monitor, analyse, and report on D&I metrics to measure progress and inform future actions. Stay ahead of trends, lead new initiatives, and represent the organisation in external forums to promote our commitment to inclusion.
If you are are able to confidently pick up and adapt to new technologiues and systems, can communicate digital technology to non-rechbnical audiences and have outstanding planning, organisaitonal, project and time management abilities & skills, then we would love to hear from you.
How to apply
If you have the skills and passion for this role, please apply by 9am, Monday 09th February 2026.
We are unable to support applications for our vacancies if you do not have the right to work in the UK
The DEC is an equal opportunities employer and provides opportunities to learn and grow in an inclusive, supportive, and productive environment. We encourage applications from anyone who can meet the criteria, regardless of gender, race, age, disability, sexuality, or religion.
The DEC is committed to the safeguarding and protection of children and vulnerable adults and participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from successful applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.
By applying, the job applicant confirms their understanding of, and consent, to these recruitment procedures.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Location: London office with flexibility to work remotely
Salary: £33,044 per year, rising to £35,109 after 6 months and £37,174 after a further 6 months, plus excellent benefits
Closing date: 9am, Monday 26 January
Are you ready to inspire people to make a lasting impact? We’re looking for a Senior Legacy Development Officer to help shape and deliver creative campaigns that encourage gifts in wills and secure vital future income for our work.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a team that generates a significant proportion of our income. You’ll play a key role in planning and delivering legacy marketing campaigns across multiple channels, working closely with colleagues and external partners to engage supporters and grow pledges.
What you’ll do
- Lead on planning and delivering gifts in wills campaigns, including advertising, email and direct marketing, and engagement activities.
- Create project plans and briefs, ensuring all communications are on brand, accessible and values-driven.
- Monitor and evaluate campaign performance, using data insights to improve strategy and results.
- Manage relationships with suppliers and agencies, including free will service providers and fundraising organisations.
- Respond sensitively and efficiently to legacy enquiries from supporters and the public.
- Ensure compliance with fundraising regulations, GDPR and charity law.
What we’re looking for
- Confidence and ability to learn quickly, with experience in marketing campaigns (direct and email marketing essential).
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and budgets.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence to speak sensitively about gifts in wills.
- Ability to analyse data and report on campaign performance.
- Knowledge of fundraising codes, GDPR and safeguarding principles.
- Comfortable using technology and digital tools to deliver campaigns.
- Event management experience is desirable but not essential – training can be provided.
Additional information
- Occasional travel and overnight stays for events (TOIL available).
- Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion is essential.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
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About NCVO
We are the charities charity. For over 100 years, NCVO has stood shoulder to shoulder with communities, championing and celebrating voluntary action.
Our membership is made up of over 17,000 voluntary organisations across England, from small, grassroots community groups and social enterprises, to large, far-reaching charities.
We believe that communities are strengthened by voluntary action. We therefore want charities to thrive and be empowered to deliver for people and communities.
About the Voice & Impact directorate
This role sits within the Voice & Impact directorate, a team focused on amplifying the voices of charities in civil society and making positive change for the future. V&I comprises NCVO’s policy and public affairs team; communications, campaigns and marketing team; digital content team and membership and engagement team.
About the Membership & Engagement team
Membership and engagement is a newly evolved team that exists to grow, connect and convene NCVO’s membership. The team acquires roughly 1,400 new members a year and offers care and support to retain 90% of its current 17K members.
About the role
The member subscriptions officer manages the administration and finance of NCVO’s membership subscriptions. Key duties include running monthly renewals, issuing invoices, managing payments and reducing aged debt. The role involves regular use of NCVO’s CRM system to ensure accurate records and efficient processes.
The post holder will handle member enquiries, support new applications and maintain strong relationships with members. Working closely with NCVO’s Finance team, they will ensure timely direct debit collections and contribute to income tracking and forecasting.
This role is ideal for someone detail-oriented, numerate, and confident using databases, with experience in financial administration and customer service.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
NCVO is fully committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in our sector. We want this to be reflected in the diversity of the people who work for us and we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and identities. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups in the voluntary sector and those with diverse, lived experience. As part of our commitment to employing disabled people, all disabled candidates who meet the minimum requirement for all competencies on the person specification will be guaranteed an interview.
If you have access needs or require reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please let us know. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a pre-interview task and will have one week to complete the exercise. Interview questions will be shared in advance.
NCVO is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone. Charity No. 225922.
How to apply
For more information and to apply, please click on the Apply button.
If you have any queries regarding our vacancies or experience any issues downloading or submitting your application form, please email us.
Shortlisting date: 12 February 2026
Interviews: 25 February 2026
Benefits for NCVO employees
NCVO offers many attractive benefits including:
- 25 days’ annual leave (for full time staff and pro-rata for part-time staff) and office closure between 25 December and 1 January inclusive. After three years' service annual holiday increases to 27 days, and after five years to 30 days, (pro rata for part time staff)
- the option to purchase up to five more days each year
- Volunteering leave (pro rata for part-time staff)
- enhanced pay for sick/maternity/adoption leave
- subsidised gym membership
- season ticket loan
- generous employer pension contribution of up to 8.5% of salary, into our stakeholder pension scheme (linked to employee contribution)
- training and development opportunities.
- The opportunity to join Hospital Saturday Fund health cash plan for free at the basic level of cover, or at a reduced rate for other levels of cover
- 24-hour free and confidential employee assistance programme
We’re located a short walk from London King’s Cross station in a modern accessible building, overlooking Regent’s canal.
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Digital Engagement Officer
We are seeking an enthusiastic Digital Engagement Officer to join a UK charity providing emotional and practical support to people affected by brain tumours. This 12 month placement is ideal for someone early in their career or under employed and looking to build experience in the charity sector.
Position: Digital Engagement Officer
Salary: £24,479 (Living wage)
Location: Hybrid or office based in Leeds city centre
Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week
Contract: Fixed term, 12 months
Closing Date: Wednesday 11 February
About the Role
This role has been specifically designed as a development opportunity for someone who may be, returning to work, changing career, or looking to move into the charity sector for the first time.
You do not need previous charity sector experience to apply.
The post is a hybrid communications and support role, focused on increasing digital reach and engagement over a 12 month period. You will work on a defined project with clear outcomes, while receiving mentoring, training and hands on experience.
Working closely with communications and support colleagues, you will help ensure that accurate, accessible information reaches people where they are already searching online. The role offers structured support and the opportunity to build confidence, skills and experience in digital engagement, storytelling and community building.
Key responsibilities include:
- Creating, scheduling and publishing engaging content across social media platforms
- Sharing clear and accessible information that encourages discussion and community support
- Supporting digital awareness campaigns and online events
- Responding to comments and messages in a thoughtful and supportive way
- Amplifying lived experience stories to help others feel less alone
- Drafting and editing digital copy in a warm and inclusive tone
- Creating basic visual content such as graphics and short videos
- Updating website content with support from colleagues
- Tracking engagement and learning what content has the greatest impact
You will also take part in mentoring, training and professional development activities throughout the placement.
About You
This role is particularly suited to someone who is:
- Under employed or early in their career
- Looking to move into the charity or social impact sector
- Returning to work or changing career direction
You will bring:
- A strong interest in digital communication and social media
- Clear written communication skills with an empathetic approach
- Confidence using social platforms in a personal or voluntary capacity
- Good organisation skills and a willingness to learn
- Comfort using digital tools such as Canva, Mailchimp or website editors
Previous charity sector experience is not required.
About the Organisation
The charity provide critical emotional and practical support to around 4,500 brain tumour patients each year, a relatively small proportion of the 80,000 people living with a brain tumour. Furthermore 12,775 more people are diagnosed annually. Their ambition is to double the number of people they are helping with coaching, events and information in the next 5 years.
Other roles you may have experience of could include; Digital Communications Assistant, Social Media Assistant, Marketing Assistant, Content Assistant, Communications Trainee, Digital Support Officer, Community Engagement Assistant.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.