Campaigns communicator and policy and campaigns officer jobs
Battersea has entered an exciting phase of innovation and transformation as we embark on the second year of our new five-year strategy.
The Special Events team is responsible for the delivery of Battersea’s high profile special events, such as events with Battersea’s royal patron, receptions for our high value supporters, fundraising dinners and lunches, as well as smaller cultivation and stewardship events.
This role will work with the Special Events & Stewardship Manager and Special Events Assistant to manage and deliver a programme of events to achieve income targets and growth and support the larger special events for Battersea Dogs & Cats Home.
Overall Objectives:
- Strategically plan, manage, and deliver on income targets and non-financial goals through a programme of high value fundraising and stewardship and cultivation events.
- Increase levels of fundraising and retain long term support for Battersea through excellent relationship management with key external supporters and colleagues across Battersea.
- Evaluate and monitor special events performance and ensure evidence and learnings inform future activity, working with the Special Events & Stewardship Manager to research and propose new opportunities for events.
- Help the Special Events Assistant in their work and support wider team and organisational objectives.
- Provide overall support to the special event programme, implementing processes to ensure the smooth running of the team and events.
What we can offer you:
In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:
- 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year.
- Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes.
- Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources.
- Generous pension contributions - up to 10% employer contribution.
- Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year.
- Annual interest-free season ticket loans.
We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.
Our hybrid working model:
We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.
Diversity and inclusion:
We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all.
We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best.
More about us:
At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.
Acceptable use of AI:
At Battersea, we value expertise. We recognise each candidate that applies to us will have a range of expertise they can offer us, so we want to hear about this in your own words. We understand the support that generative artificial intelligence (AI) software can offer but it can also lead to numerous applications presenting as generic and impersonal. This makes it difficult to gain understanding of your unique experience.
To best showcase yourself, we encourage you to write your responses without the assistance of AI. If you require the use of AI software to aid in completing your application, we ask you use the generative responses as a prompt for writing your answers and avoid copying and pasting. You must also ensure the information presented in your application accurately reflects your experience.
Closing date: 9th December 2025
All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.
Interview Date(s): To be confirmed
For full details on the role, please download the recruitment pack.
Battersea is here for every dog and cat, and has been since 1860. We believe that every dog and cat deserves the best.



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Terms: 0.6 FTE, 3 days per week; one year contract, with possibility for extension
Salary: £24,000 - £38,000 per annum, depending on experience
Location:Remote working
Start Date:5th January 2026, or sooner by agreement
Line Manager:Communications Manager
Please note that you must have the right to work in the UK.
Closing Date: 07 December 2025
About BASIC
BASIC is an independent, non-profit think tank working to safeguard humanity and Earth’s ecosystem from nuclear risks and interconnected security threats, for generations to come. Our vision is for a global security consensus founded on multilateralism, the recognition of the indivisibility of security, an adherence to Earth’s planetary boundaries, and the consideration of future generations
For nearly 40 years, we have developed a global reputation for groundbreaking dialogue and incisive thought leadership to strengthen international peace and security. We comprise an intellectually and culturally diverse team of 20 expert-practitioners with deep and wide-ranging institutional experience, headquartered in London with additional presences in Berlin and Rome. We are independent, receive no core funding from any state, and our project work is funded transparently.
BASIC's approach to resolving contemporary nuclear dynamics is centred on dialogue as both a practice and a philosophy. We interpret dialogue broadly, recognising that meaningful engagement takes many forms: from facilitating direct strategic conversations between adversaries grounded in conflict resolution principles, to developing networks and diplomatic initiatives that build consensus around shared objectives, to shaping the intellectual foundations of policy discourse through rigorous research and thought leadership.
BASIC is a fast-paced and rewarding environment in which to work, with an exceptionally-positive and inclusive team culture. We have experienced rapid growth over the past decade, and we are well-suited to people who are motivated by our mission, able to work at a sustained pace, keen to develop professionally, and enjoy being part of a collaborative team working on consequential issues.
What We Offer
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Competitive salary with room for growth
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30 days annual leave (pro rata), plus bank holidays and closure days over the December festive period
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Employer pension contributions of 5% (above the national minimum)
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Flexible working arrangements, with set days (Wednesdays required) but flexibility on hours
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Remote working with option to use co-working space
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1-2 all-staff in-person team away day per year, as well as other in-person working opportunities
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Opportunities for professional growth and development
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Excellent team culture built on respect, openness, and inclusion
The Role
BASIC is seeking a Digital Communications Officer with exceptional design sensibility and meticulous attention to detail. This role is responsible for maintaining and enhancing the organisation's digital presence through clear, consistent, and effective communication with key audiences. The Digital Communications Officer will support the implementation of strategic communication objectives, promote organisational priorities, and uphold the integrity and professionalism of BASIC's online profile.
Reporting to the Communications Manager and working closely with BASIC's programme teams, the postholder will develop, deliver, and analyse the impact of digital content across our online platforms — including BASIC's website and microsites, social media channels (LinkedIn, X/Twitter, BlueSky), and email communications.
Essential Requirements
The ideal candidate will be a fluent English speaker with strong copy-editing and proofreading skills. Professional-grade capabilities in graphic design, web design, newsletter software, and audio/video production are essential for creating compelling online content. We are looking for someone who combines technical fluency with creative flair and storytelling, and who understands how to engage diverse audiences across multiple digital platforms.
Key Responsibilities:
Digital Strategy and Content Management
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Work with the Communications Manager to develop, maintain, and refine BASIC's digital communications strategy and associated workplans
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Ensure consistency in the presentation of programme communications strategies and accessibility for all staff
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Monitor and evaluate the impact of communications activities, identifying successes, lessons learned, and opportunities for improvement
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Prepare communications plans for conferences, speaking engagements, international engagements, and campaigns
Website and Digital Platforms
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Commission, edit, and publish articles and commentaries for BASIC's website
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Maintain and update BASIC's website, microsites, and online presence (including Wikipedia and directory listings)
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Ensure all digital content is accurate, well-formatted, proofread, and on-brand
Social Media Management
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Develop and maintain a content calendar for BASIC's social media accounts (LinkedIn, BlueSky, X/Twitter)
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Create engaging, visually compelling, and timely social media content that advances BASIC's communications objectives
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Monitor social media engagement and use analytics to inform strategy
Email Communications and Newsletters
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Produce BASIC's regular newsletters, ensuring they are newsworthy, well-designed, and properly formatted
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Develop compelling headlines and select impactful imagery
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Use graphic design tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite) to enhance visual appeal
Media Relations Support
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Develop, maintain, and update media contact lists and databases
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Work with the Communications Manager to document and refine media engagement processes
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Prepare press releases, ensuring they are compelling, accurate, and properly formatted
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Compile monthly digests of nuclear policy and security-related media coverage (as required)
Content Creation and Design
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Create visual, audio, and video content using professional-grade tools to tell BASIC's story effectively
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Ensure all imagery is well-cropped, edited, and appropriately branded
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Liaise with staff to identify the most impactful content for external communications
Additional Responsibilities (as required)
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Prepare programme Q&As, one-pagers, briefing notes, and key messages
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Support organisation of media training sessions
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Liaise with external contributors for website content
Please note: This list is not exhaustive. Other tasks may be required as they arise.
Person Specification
Essential:
- Degree in marketing, visual communications, journalism, or related field, or equivalent professional experience
- Proven experience in a digital communications or media role
- Experience in audio-visual storytelling such as video work or podcasting
- Excellent written and spoken English, with strong copy-editing and proofreading skills
- Professional-grade skills in graphic design, web design, and audio/video production
- Demonstrated ability to manage websites, social media channels, and digital campaigns
- Strong analytical skills, including experience using digital analytics to inform strategy
- Familiarity with email marketing or CRM platforms (e.g., Mailchimp)
- Technically fluent, with creative and storytelling flair
- Highly organised, collaborative, and attentive to detail
- Ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Desirable:
- Postgraduate qualification in a relevant field
- Experience working in a think tank, NGO, research, or public policy organisation
- Experience in media relations or crisis communications
- Knowledge of global security, defence, or nuclear policy issues
Working to safeguard humanity and Earth’s ecosystem from nuclear risks and interconnected security threats
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Join Diabetes UK as our new Senior Public Affairs Officer and play a crucial role in shaping the future of diabetes and health policy. In this position your expertise will help us influence policymaking, secure meaningful change, and improve the lives of millions of people living with or at risk of diabetes.
You will take the lead in delivering a programme of political engagement, including parliamentary events, ensuring that diabetes remains firmly on the political agenda. Representing Diabetes UK with senior stakeholders, you will be trusted to communicate complex issues with clarity and to produce compelling public affairs materials.
This is a role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is motivated by the opportunity to make a tangible impact on national diabetes policy.
Be part of a team that ensures diabetes is heard, understood, and acted upon.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Toynbee Hall
Based in the East End of London since 1884, Toynbee Hall is a charity working alongside people facing poverty, injustice, and inequality to build a fairer East London. We provide vital advice and support, working in partnership to tackle unfairness and ensure everyone has an equal chance to thrive.
Team background
The Advice Services Directorate at Toynbee Hall is central to our commitment to address and alleviate poverty in London and beyond. Specialising in debt, welfare benefits, legal support, and generalist advice, our directorate has proven instrumental in significantly enhancing the financial wellbeing of those we serve. Last year alone, our efforts helped individuals and families to be over £23 million better off, showcasing the direct impact of our work.
Our operational model combines direct service provision with a collaborative approach. We directly employ advisors who deliver expert, impartial advice. Simultaneously, we lead a coalition of 15 partner charities—including local Citizens Advice Bureaus and law centres—where additional advisors are employed. This structure allows us to amplify our reach and effectiveness, ensuring that a comprehensive network of support is available to those in need.
By integrating direct support with strategic partnerships, the Advice Services directorate not only tackles immediate financial and legal challenges but also contributes to the broader goal of systemic change, enhancing economic security and community resilience across one of the most challenged demographics in the nation.
Job Overview
- Part-time 15 hours/week
- FTC Until End of June 2026
- Salary: £26936.00 (pro-rata)
We’re looking for a confident, proactive and people-focused Client Attraction & Engagement Officer to lead on visibility and outreach for Toynbee Hall’s Money Coaching and Money Support services across Guy’s and St Thomas’ Trust (GSTT) sites. You’ll play a key role by attending roadshows, distributing materials, keeping displays up to date, and acting as a warm first point of contact for staff across the Trust. This is a public-facing, movement-based role, ideal for someone who enjoys speaking to people, working across different locations, and making things happen on the ground.
Key Responsibilities
Outreach and Engagement
- Represent Toynbee Hall at 2-3 staff roadshows per week (50 by end June 2026) across GSTT sites and community venues
- Speak confidently with staff about the Money Coaching offer and how to access support
- Distribute flyers, multilingual leaflets and signposting materials
- Be a visible and approachable presence at roadshows, pop-ups and events
- Attend meetings and events in person or online to promote the service
Marketing Materials and Display Maintenance
- Support the installation and regular restocking of 30 “Money Support Hub” wall-mounted displays
- Report any damage, updates or replenishment needs to the Marketing Manager
- Feedback on which sites are generating the most footfall and engagement
Monitoring and Reporting
- Log engagement stats from each event (e.g. conversations, materials distributed, referrals made)
- Share weekly updates with the Marketing Manager/ Head of Legal Advice on reach and feedback
- Flag common themes and ideas for improvement
What We’re Looking For:
- Excellent people skills and a confident, friendly communication style
- Comfortable speaking to new people and promoting services in busy spaces
- Ability to work across multiple sites and manage your own time
- Self-motivated, proactive and a strong team player
- Willing to travel within London for roadshows and outreach events
- High level of professionalism and integrity.
- Strong alignment with Toynbee Hall’s mission, strategy, and values.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively
Desirable
- Experience in community engagement, outreach or public-facing roles
- Familiarity with health, public sector or charity environments
- Multilingual or confident engaging across diverse communities
- Experience contributing to reports or feeding back to a manager or project lead
- Knowledge of or interest in financial wellbeing
Please download the full Job Description for more details.
Our Benefits Package
We believe in supporting our employees with a well-rounded benefits package designed to enhance work-life balance, financial security, and overall well-being.
Annual Leave
- 25 days of annual leave, plus 3 additional days for our Christmas shutdown (on top of bank holidays).
- After 2 years: +3 extra days of leave.
- After 3 years: +1 additional day.
- After 5 years: A total of 30 days annual leave, plus the 3-day Christmas shutdown.
Pension
- Standard Life Pension Scheme – Employer contribution: 4%, Employee contribution: 5%
Additional Perks & Support
- Enhanced Sick Pay for peace of mind during illness
- Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave to support growing families
- Employee Eyecare Vouchers to support your vision health
- Employee Assistance Programme for free, confidential advice and support
- Mental Health First Aid to ensure workplace well-being
- Tenancy Deposit Scheme to help secure your home
- Interest-Free Season Ticket Loan for cost-effective commuting
- Cycle to Work Scheme to promote a healthier, greener way to travel
- Charity Mentoring Network to support professional development and networking
We’re committed to creating a supportive and rewarding work environment, because when our team thrives, we all succeed!
Since 1884 Toynbee Hall is a charity working alongside people facing poverty, injustice and inequality to build a fairer East London
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We are seeking a committed and creative Outreach and Communications Officer who will be responsible for sharing our knowledge and expertise as widely as possible.
About The Role
The Unity Project (TUP) supports people who are facing poverty and homelessness because their immigration status allows them ‘no recourse to public funds’ (NRPF). We believe NRPF should not exist and we are working to end it. Until then, we seek to minimise its impact by supporting people to make the ‘change of conditions’ (CoC) application to access public funds. However, as the number of people living under NRPF continues to grow, we know we will never be able to meet the need for CoCs. Ensuring that our knowledge and experience is shared - with advisors, support services, community groups and individuals who could make applications themselves - is vital. Raising awareness of our work also supports our income diversification strategy by building corporate partnerships and individual donations.
In this role, you will be leading The Unity Project’s outreach and communications work in order to increase awareness of the Change of Conditions process and the support The Unity Project can offer to individuals and organisations. Your first priorities will include mapping CoC provision across the country; working with the Director to design and implement a communications strategy to engage applicants, advice organisations, corporate partners and donors; and creating a suite of CoC resources to share online. As you develop in the role, you will deliver outreach and information sessions online and in the community. We hope that over time you will have the opportunity to grow, take on new responsibilities and help to shape how we do outreach and communications as we evolve.
About The Unity Project
Who we are
The Unity Project is a small charity that supports people with ‘Change of Conditions’ (CoC) applications required for access to public funds.
Why we exist
We want everyone living in the UK to have equal access to the welfare system. We exist to challenge the 'no recourse to public funds' (NRPF) policy in order to end it and, until then, minimise its impact.
Our values
We aim to be:
- Representative of and accountable to people who are navigating or have navigated the systems we want to change.
- Sustainable, so we can continue our work as long as it is needed.
- Trauma informed, recognising the impact of prior traumatic experiences and promoting an organisational culture which is safe, transparent, collaborative and responds empathically to each individual’s needs.
- Rooted in community, as we believe that strength comes from relationships of solidarity and mutual support.
- Equitable to all who give their time to the project.
- Tenacious, innovative, reflective and adaptable in our casework.
Our benefits
- Salary - £37,800 pro rata
- Flexibility - We all work together in person on Tuesdays. Beyond that we can be flexible about how you meet your hours.
- Annual leave - 35 days inclusive of bank holidays, plus a regular Christmas closure period (subject to board approval)
- Pension - 5% employee contribution, 8% employer contribution
- Clinical supervision - All staff have access to monthly clinical supervision
- Wellbeing - All staff have a personal wellbeing budget to spend as they need
- Professional development - We organise regular all-staff training sessions to address needs identified by the team, and every staff member has an individual training budget for their own professional development. We aim to support all staff to grow and shape their roles in line with their career aspirations.
- Immigration support - On a case by case basis, we may be able to offer legal assistance with the immigration applications necessary to sustain this employment in compliance with UK immigration law.
- Working environment - We are a small and friendly team of staff and volunteers. We believe that effective opposition to the hostile environment is rooted in our relationships with each other and our community.
Please submit your CV and cover letter (no more than two pages) via the Charity Job website by midday on Thursday 04/12/25. Please read the person specification thoroughly and address in your application all the points which are marked assessed at Application stage.
We use an anonymised recruitment process, so names and basic demographic information will be redacted from applications before shortlisting. Please do not include this information in the body of your cover letter.
We plan to hold interviews in the week beginning 08/12/25. We will discuss accessibility requirements in advance.
Our contact email is at the end of the person specification in case you have questions or issues using the Charity Job website.
We want everyone to have equal access to the welfare system. We challenge the ‘no recourse to public funds’ policy and work to minimise its impact.

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Are you a passionate, experienced fundraiser looking for a new challenge? Do you have strong partnerships and trusts experience, but also a good understanding of developing individual giving journeys? Are you excited by the opportunity to manage a new fundraising programme in a small, growing organisation? Then this might be just the role for you.
We are looking for an ambitious and proactive Senior Fundraising Manager to build on our past fundraising activity, diversifying income streams and nurturing new and existing partnerships with industry. In this role, you will also develop our member donations income stream and maximise our fundraising potential with the wider public, including patients and families with experience of intensive care. Working closely with the Head of Communications and Membership Engagement, you will contribute to shaping the fundraising strategy to support our new and enhanced organisational strategy and brand strategy.
Working closely with other members of the senior management team, including the Head of Sponsorship and Events, you will help develop relationships with industry for the long term and in relation to our yearly State of the Art Congress, aimed at the intensive care community.
You’ll have a strong track record in building and managing partnerships, securing grants from charitable trusts and foundations, and delivering successful fundraising campaigns. You will be a strategic thinker, confident communicator, and relationship-builder who is motivated by making a difference. Able to juggle both management and hands-on, operational activities, you’ll be keen to get stuck in and make a difference.
You will sit in a small, dynamic and supportive team also responsible for communications and membership engagement, and you’ll work with closely with them to integrate fundraising messages within our broader communications. You will also have a dotted line to other key teams within the organisation, in a matrix-style working set-up.
As an organisation, we have just reviewed our organisational strategy under the leadership of our new CEO, which means a lot of exciting developments are afoot needing additional funding. As part of this growth, we will be growing our offer for patients and families, which will have strong links to the fundraising strategy you will help manage.
Fundraising Operations & Stewardship Manager (Maternity Cover)
Starting salary: £48,822 per annum
St Mary's University is embarking on an ambitious journey to establish one of the UK's most socially accountable medical schools, addressing deep-rooted health inequalities and training the next generation of doctors.
The Development Office is in Year 2 of a £20m high-impact campaign focused on major donors and charitable trusts and we are now seeking a dynamic Fundraising Operations & Stewardship Manager (Maternity Cover) to help drive the next phase of our campaign and join our newly formed development team.
As Fundraising Operations & Stewardship Manager, you will be the Development Director's key partner - shaping donor journeys, managing campaign delivery, and ensuring every gift is recognised and maximised. You'll help us build momentum with our closest supporters and ensure excellence behind the scenes.
We're looking for a confident, capable, and creative individual who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
You will bring proven skills in campaign coordination, donor stewardship, and event delivery, with the ability to manage budgets, pipelines, and CRM systems with precision. You are a natural relationship-builder with an eye for detail and a passion for making an impact.
If you would like the opportunity to play a leading role in helping shape something new and make a meaningful impact in just under a year, we'd love to hear from you.
This is a hybrid role based at St Mary's University, Twickenham, we are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements for the right candidate.
St Mary’s University is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Learn more about our EDI initiatives and work as a Disability Confident employer. Please view our detailed access guide by following the link: St. Mary's University | AccessAble
Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. St Mary’s University is holding a work visa sponsorship licence however we will not always be able to guarantee a Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship. To avoid disappointment, please ensure you meet the requirements of the Points Based System before applying as we will not be able to provide advice on individual cases.
Closing Date: 30 November at 23:00
Our values of excellence, generosity of spirit, inclusiveness and respect inspire us to create an academic community in which everybody is welcomed
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This position plays a key role in growing income,inspiring participation and building new ways forpeople to support Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis.The Senior Fundraising and Innovation Manager will create and scale fundraising products, expand community and third-party participation and cultivate ideas that turn into measurable income. It is a role that combines strategy with action, identifying opportunities and testing them, through to launch, improvements, analysis and embedding
them into the APF fundraising portfolio.
The postholder will own an income target, lead fundraising product growth and manage a team with their own income responsibilities.
Success means more supporters raising more money, in more ways, with clear journeys and deeper connection to APF’s mission. This role will collaborate closely with the Senior Supporter Care and Campaigns Manager, and the
Senior Partnerships and Philanthropy Manager, as well as the Communications team, to ensure audiences receive seamless, coordinated journeys. Campaign planning, product launches and supporter stewardship will be delivered through collaboration and combined success measures to ensure fundraising activity is connected.
Further details can be found in the job description attached.
Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis (APF) is a national charity dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families affected by pulmonary fibrosis.
Use your leadership in marketing to help bring freedom from slavery and violence.
At IJM, we’re seeing the impossible become reality: entire justice systems transformed, violence reduced by up to 85%, and thousands of lives transformed. Now we’re stepping into a new season—scaling to rescue and protect millions.
To get there, we’re looking for a Director of Marketing —a leader who can turn conviction into movement, and movement into lasting change.
This role isn’t just about revenue. It’s about shaping the way supporters in the UK engage with justice:
• Leading the strategic development of campaigns that awaken hope and inspire action.
• Building journeys that move people from awareness to lifelong partnership.
• Catalyzing a transformational movement with insights, creativity, and courage to innovate and drive impact at scale.
If you’re ready to put your marketing and leadership to work so that all may be free, please see the job pack attached and prayerfully consider joining us. Closing date 3rd December.
Martingale Postgraduate Foundation (Martingale) exists to fund and support the next generation of talented researchers. We believe that family income should not be a barrier to the pursuit of excellence, and our mission is to enable and nurture talented individuals from low-socioeconomic backgrounds to thrive within world-leading postgraduate research.
Martingale’s flagship programme is the Martingale Postgraduate Scholarship, which supports students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds to pursue and excel in postgraduate degrees, by providing:
- A fully-funded Living Wage Scholarship to pursue a one-year Masters degree or a four-year PhD.
- All tuition fees and research expenses, including a tax-free stipend for living costs.
- Tailored support to apply for Martingale courses at our partner universities.
- Access to Martingale programmes, including leadership training and connections with top academic and industry professionals.
- Membership of a pioneering community of talented researchers.
In the three years since Martingale launched, we are now supporting over 100 Scholars to undertake postgraduate degrees across our ten partner universities and have committed over £7.7m in Scholarships. We are continuing to expand our offer, bringing on new partners each year.
We are seeking an experienced, strategic and collaborative Head of Communications and External Engagement to join our Senior Leadership Team and play a pivotal role in shaping Martingale’s external profile, strategic partnerships, and policy influence.
As Head of Communications and External Engagement, you will join our growing senior management team, overseeing several critical aspects of Martingale’s work: communications and recruitment; partnerships and fundraising; and policy and advocacy. Working closely with the CEO, you will oversee all aspect of Martingale’s external communications and engagement to ensure Martingale’s success.
You will set the strategic direction of Martingale’s external positioning, working closely with the CEO on a day-to-day basis to ensure that our communications, partnerships and policy activity is aligned and meeting Martingale’s mission. You will ensure that Martingale’s messaging is consistent, with a bold brand presence and strong collaboration with various external stakeholders including funders, universities, media, and government.
We are looking for a strong communicator with extensive leadership experience including line management, partnership management and external relations. You will bring excellent organisational skills, strong attention to detail, a proactive mindset, and a strong alignment with Martingale’s mission. We welcome applicants from a range of career paths who are excited to be part of a growing, fast-paced charity delivering meaningful impact.
Martingale Foundation is incubated by Purposeful Ventures who provide operational and strategic support. The Head of Communications and External Engagement will be employed by Purposeful Ventures.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership
- Develop and deliver a clear, bold strategy for communications, policy, and partnerships aligned with Martingale’s vision and growth.
- Lead the development of Martingale’s voice, ensuring consistency across all external channels and stakeholder interactions.
- Act as a senior leader within the organisation, contributing to overall strategic planning.
Communications & Brand
- Oversee all external communications, campaigns and media engagement, strengthening Martingale’s profile and influence.
- Manage content strategy, digital channels, storytelling and brand evolution.
- Ensure high-quality and accessible communications across print, digital, and in-person events.
Partnerships & Stakeholder Engagement
- Maintain and grow relationships with Martingale’s university, philanthropic, and other partners.
- Collaborate with the CEO on fundraising engagement strategies and impact storytelling.
- Oversee ambassador engagement and support Martingale’s national and regional events.
Policy & Advocacy
- Lead Martingale’s policy and advocacy work to shape the future of postgraduate access and equity.
- Along with the CEO, represent Martingale in external forums, responding to consultations and influencing key stakeholders in research and education policy.
- Collaborate with researchers and partners to generate evidence and drive systems change.
Team Leadership & Management
- Line manage team leads across communications and partnerships, with oversight of a team of four.
- Support the professional development of the team, ensuring alignment with Martingale’s values and goals.
- Foster a collaborative, agile, and inclusive culture within and across teams.
- The post holder will carry out any other duties as are within the scope, spirit, and purpose of the role as requested by the line manager.
Key Requirements:
Essential Criteria
- Right to work in the UK
Experience and skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to effectively communicate with diverse audiences including senior stakeholders.
- Significant senior-level experience in communications, policy, or external relations within a mission-driven organisation.
- Proven experience line managing a multi-person team, including managing people who manage others.
- Strong track record of developing and delivering high-impact external engagement strategies.
- Excellent communication skills — strategic thinking combined with hands-on content expertise.
- Experience managing and cultivating high-value partnerships or donor relationships.
- Understanding of UK education, social mobility, or research funding landscapes.
- Proven experience in account management, managing multiple external stakeholder relationships and partnerships successfully.
- Advanced IT proficiency: Spreadsheet, Word Processing, CRM or Databases, Email, Web-based applications.
Desirable
- Experience working with or within higher education or research organisations.
- Familiarity with charity fundraising or philanthropic communications.
- Experience delivering communications in a startup or scale-up environment.
- Experience in working with governance boards and/or trustees.
- Experience delivering / overseeing ambitious recruitment campaigns.
Personal Characteristics
- Excellent interpersonal skills: able to build rapport and trusting relationships, able to work co-operatively in a multidisciplinary setting.
- A commitment to Martingale’s mission to support postgraduate students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Comfortable working in a rapidly growing and changing organisation with a degree of ambiguity – confident to create processes and ways forward where they might not yet exist.
- Creative and innovative: willing to think outside the box to maximise reach.
- Resourceful, able to act on initiative, hardworking, detail-oriented, and systematic.
Benefits:
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 29 days after two years of service and to 30 days after three years of service. This entitlement is pro rata for part-time employees. This entitlement excludes bank holidays.
- Full office closure between Christmas and New Year.
- A flexible approach to working with understanding and consideration for work-life balance and personal commitments.
- As a Purposeful Ventures employee, you will have the opportunity to be part of the TPT (The Pension Trust) scheme, our workplace pension scheme, where we make an 11% contribution; you are not required to contribute towards this scheme unless you choose to.
- Access to Charlie Perks, offering discounts and rewards at over 30,000 brands and retailers.
Our mission is to enable and nurture talented individuals from low-socioeconomic backgrounds to become a new generation of STEM leaders.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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5Rights is seeking to recruit an exceptional, UK-based Policy and Public Affairs professional to take forward our ground-breaking digital policy and corporate accountability work.
About 5Rights
5Rights Foundation exists to ensure a digital world that will serve children and young people today and for future generations. We are a small team of senior professionals and experts delivering change in how the digital world works. We have shifted the narrative and the agenda through provocative comms campaigns (e.g. Twisted Toys), pioneering research (e.g. Pathways) and award-winning tools (e.g. Child Online Safety Toolkit). We continue to drive real-life change thanks to an outstanding track-record of delivering legislation (e.g. Californian Age Appropriate Design Code), policy and regulatory frameworks (e.g. UNCRC General comment No.25), and industry standards (e.g. IEEE 2089).
Role Purpose
We are seeking to recruit an ambitious and driven Public Affairs Officer to support the delivery of our advocacy strategy in the UK. Reporting to the Head of UK Affairs, you will play a vital role in analysing policy and political developments, crafting engaging briefings and reports, and nurturing relationships with essential stakeholders in civil society and politics.
Key Responsibilities
The core responsibilities and tasks are:
- To lead on analysis of UK policy and political developments and legislative and regulatory materials.
- To support on drafting briefings, position papers, consultation responses and reports in line with 5Rights positions.
- To support in building and maintaining relationships important to the UK team’s work with key partners, political stakeholders, and stakeholders in civil society and beyond, both individually and as part of coalitions.
- To support on briefing political stakeholders, senior colleagues, or external partners on 5Rights positions and take the lead on arranging events for a range of different audiences.
- To support with the organisation of the UK team, including arranging internal and external briefings, creating, and maintaining stakeholder lists, research depositories and other databases as are relevant.
- To support on creating content for social media and external channels.
Person specification
- You will have at least two years’ experience in a public affairs, UK parliament or other relevant role.
- You will have an understanding of the UK parliamentary system and an interest in UK politics.
- You will be a confident and clear communicator, both verbally and in writing.
- You will be well organised with the ability to manage competing tasks and projects at the same time.
- You will be looking to develop new skills and be comfortable working independently on certain projects.
- You will have a commitment to our values and mission.
- You will have an interest in children’s rights, the tech industry and digital services and products.
Practical details
Location: This is a remote-working position based in London, with access to a co-working office space two times per week.
Salary: £31,512 per annum. The final offer will depend on skills and experience.
Working hours: Full time (38 hours per week), with occasional accommodation necessary for work across time-zones.
Statutory pension contribution
25 days annual leave + 1/day per year worked
Work equipment including a laptop will be provided.
Starting date: ASAP, depending on notice period.
Reporting line: Head of UK Affairs, based in the UK
5Rights values diversity and we strongly encourage people from under-represented groups to apply for this role. We aim for our recruitment to be inclusive and equitable, and we strive to constantly learn and improve in this regard.
To apply, please go to the 'get involved' page on our website.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you ready to lead a meaningful programme that connects people’s memories and legacies with lasting impact?
We have an exciting opportunity for a Legacy Giving Manager to shape and deliver our legacy and in-memory strategy, inspiring supporters to see how gifts in Wills and donations made in remembrance can transform lives. This is a wonderful opportunity to lead a talented team, oversee high-quality campaigns, and ensure every supporter experience reflects our values.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and deliver the Legacy & In-Memory Giving programme, aligning it with the wider Individual Giving strategy
- Lead and motivate a dedicated team, supporting collaboration and professional growth
- Implement data-driven and audience-led legacy and in-memory marketing campaigns that grow pledger numbers and increase engagement
- Responsible for legacy case management and be the strategic lead for our legacy consultancy partner, ensuring compliance and efficiency
- Support the development and management of stewardship programmes for enquirers, pledgers and in-memory donors, providing sensitive and effective supporter care
- Embed a culture of legacy and in-memory giving increasing awareness and knowledge
- Support the delivery of events to inspire new supporters and strengthen relationships with existing ones
- Monitor performance, analyse results, and use insights to continually enhance the programme
About You:
- Experienced in developing and delivering legacy or individual giving strategies across multiple channels
- Proven experience of team leadership and line management
- Excellent communicator, able to build positive relationships with colleagues, agencies, and solicitors
- Experienced in donor stewardship, with an understanding of how to create meaningful supporter journeys
- Organised and proactive, able to manage multiple projects and deadlines with accuracy and care
- Ability to analyse data and apply insights to improve campaigns and outcomes
- Experienced in budget management, forecasting, and reporting
About Us:
Our vision is a world free from MND. Our mission is to improve care and support for people with MND, their families and carers. We fund and promote research that leads to new understanding and treatments and brings us closer to a cure for MND. The Association also campaigns and raises awareness so the needs of people with MND, and everyone who cares for them, are recognised, and addressed by wider society.
What We Offer:
- 28 days holiday, increasing to 33 days after 5 years, plus Bank Holidays
- Access to UK Healthcare, including dental, eyecare, health screenings, and therapies
- 24/7 GP access via phone and video
- Life assurance and confidential counselling helplines
- Salary sacrifice schemes (Cycle to Work, Buy/Sell Annual Leave)
- Access to Benefit Hub for discounts on everyday shopping
- Enhanced pension scheme
- Opportunities for training and personal development
- Hybrid working
The full job description and further information about working for the MND Association is available in the candidate pack.
Interviews will take place in January 2025.
We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusivity. We work to remove barriers for everyone affected by MND, employees, volunteers, and stakeholders.
As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the role's requirements.
Hybrid Working and Flexibility: Expectation to attend the office 1 day per week, with flexibility to attend more when required. Monthly travel to Northampton is also expected as part of this role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Please note: We are currently recruiting for two separate roles - Project Manager and Administrator. However, we welcome applicants who may wish to apply for both roles combined as a full-time position. These roles are usually carried out by one person, with a combined salary of up to £34,000. If you wish to apply for both roles, please complete only one application and clearly state at the top of your personal statement that you are applying for the full time combined role.
About the Role
Working alongside the Managing Director, you will play a key role in supporting the day to day running of the BDD Foundation. You will help support the smooth operation of charity projects, media campaigns, and collaborations, while supporting the delivery of the charity’s community engagement and outreach activities.
A key focus of this role will be managing and maintaining the charity’s digital presence, including social media channels, newsletters, and website updates. You will plan, create, edit, and share content that reflects the charity’s mission and values, moderate online communities in line with our Social Media Policy, and collate insights to continually improve engagement and reach. The role also includes oversight of the volunteer and fundraising inboxes, ensuring timely responses and smooth communication. In addition, you will provide support for fundraising initiatives, including preparing funding applications, exploring new funding opportunities, and working closely with the Manging Director to help drive the charity’s impact.
This is a meaningful and rewarding opportunity for someone who is organised, values driven and keen to contribute to positive change for people living with Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD).
How to Apply
Please submit a CV and a personal statement (maximum 750 words) via CharityJob by 12pm midday on 3rd December 2025.
In your personal statement, please include:
- Why you are interested in the role
- Any connection you may have to BDD or passion for the cause
- The skills and qualities you would bring
- How your experience makes you suitable for this position
Interviews are due to take place on 11th and 12th December 2025
If applying for both the Project Manager and Administrator roles combined, please state this clearly at the top of your personal statement and submit only one application.
This role is open to UK based applicants only and subject to a DBS check.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
CamRARE is celebrating a decade of progress and impact and is seeking a dynamic Managing Director to lead our next chapter of growth.
As our Managing Director and founding member prepares for her planned retirement, Cambridge Rare Disease Network (CamRARE) is seeking a dynamic and visionary new leader to guide the charity into its next decade. You will drive strategic growth, strengthen partnerships, ensure long-term sustainability, and champion innovation, research, and community impact for people affected by rare and undiagnosed conditions.
You will inspire and empower a passionate and talented team of staff, trustees, volunteers, families and partners, while building strong connections across our networks to expand our reach, visibility, and influence. As an energetic and forward-thinking leader, you will bring the drive and expertise to strengthen partnerships, grow income through innovative fundraising and strategic collaborations, and champion CamRARE as a trusted voice within the rare community and beyond.
Why choose a career at Cambridge Rare Disease Network?
#purpose – We’re on a mission to make life with a rare condition easier through community, collaboration and connections. Your role is to lead this mission to directly contribute to a better future for those living with rare conditions.
#growth – We’re a small, ambitious team where you’ll have opportunities to shape and grow with us. You will use your experience and knowledge to make a measurable impact.
#diversity and inclusion– We value the diversity and unique insights each person brings. We actively welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and lived experiences.
About Cambridge Rare Disease Network
There are over 10,000 rare conditions that affect 400 million people globally. Receiving a diagnosis can take years. Most rare diseases have no treatment. Coordination of care is often poor.
We’re on a mission to make life easier for those affected—uniting individuals, families, patient groups, researchers, industry, clinicians and policymakers to accelerate solutions and improve lives. Through knowledge-sharing, collaboration, and creativity, we aim to make the journey smoother for people living with rare and undiagnosed conditions and their families.
- CamRARE connects patients, advocates, research experts, and leaders—catalysing action to drive solutions and create lasting change
- Connects knowledge with lived experience to transform the journey toward better diagnosis, treatment, and support for individuals and their families
- Connects, educates, and supports the rare disease community - locally and globally - to improve outcomes and transform lives
Leading CamRARE
As Managing Director, you will provide strategic leadership for the charity, oversee governance and operations, develop and execute the strategy set by the Board of Trustees, and build key external partnerships. This role leads fundraising efforts and develops high-level external stakeholder relationships with Government bodies, including healthcare organisations/departments, Industry, patient and charity organisations, and Research Institutions involved in rare disease. This is a key role to build, strengthen and nurture the charity's connection with the rare disease community, empowering them and fostering an inclusive and supportive network.
We’re looking for someone who:
- Has a deep commitment to improving the lives of individuals and their families living with rare conditions.
- Has proven experience of 10+ years in a senior leadership role with a track record of delivering impact.
- Has experience in strategic planning, organisational development, and leading change.
- Brings creativity, adaptability and a “can-do” attitude.
- Has experience in income generation and managing stakeholder relationships.Has strong team management skills with a focus on development and building an inclusive workplace culture.
- Has experience in financial management and resource allocation.
- Has excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and inspire.
- Has sound knowledge of issues affecting the voluntary sector
- Enjoys working independently, hands-on as part of a team and effectively with remote teams
- Experience in and enjoys networking and partnership building, can communicate effectively with a broad range of people
- Experienced in business delivery aligned to financial targets, core objectives and strategy implementation
- Has experience leading events and campaigns
Making life with a rare condition easier — through connection, collaboration, and community



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Harris Hill is working with a London based charity, who is partnering with Harris Hill to find them a Head of Communications who can start ASAP, for 6 to 12 months, on a full time basis.
We’re looking for someone with strong internal communications experience as well as leadership skills, the team have been through a lot of change and require someone who can pull them together, but also, have a lot of internal changes being planned with an internal communications strategy.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop and deliver Communications strategy to deliver strategic objectives, in particular to raise our profile and improve understanding and reach of our work.
Lead, motivate and manage the Communications team to ensure delivery of the strategy and support the professional development of individual team members.
Work with the branch network where needed to act as liaison with regional and local media outlets to ensure PR opportunities are maximised
Act as the main POC for crisis comms planning with support from Director of Fundraising, Marketing and Communications (DFMC) and Deputy Director of Marketing and Communications (DDMC)
Act as the main POC for the crisis comms risk register and work with relevant internal stakeholders to ensure this is kept updated.
Ensure media training needs across the organisation are met and that anyone being interviewed by a media outlet is appropriately briefed and coached.
Accountable for the development, delivery and evaluation of the internal and change communications strategy that engages, motivates and informs employees and volunteers, ensuring organisations vision, mission, values and Standards remain at the forefront of delivery
Manage relationships with the organisations Celebrity Ambassadors as well as source new ones
Respond to political engagement requests where necessary.
Ensure that the senior management team is kept up to date with the latest relevant developments in national and regional government
Ensure that any crises which affect the wider sector are coordinated with counterparts at other organisations.
Consult on policy documents and coordinate the response from across the senior management team.
Manage the out of hours press office ensuring that there is the opportunity for the organisations network to speak to a press officer 24/7
Promote, maintain and protect brand, specifically supporting the branch network with reputational management issues and complaints as they arise
Ensure that any PR and digital communications and social media channels are aligned, appropriate and ‘on point’, helping to create relevant, integrated and timely messaging for their content
Plan, monitor and control budgets and resources to achieve agreed objectives
Work closely with the Head of Marketing, Head of Design, Head of Supporter Engagement, and wider teams to develop impactful, integrated campaigns which deliver joint objectives as part of the wider marketing and communications strategy.
Develop strong, collaborative relationships across the organisation and with key external stakeholders and partners.
Manage relationships with external agencies to ensure that projects are delivered on time and within budget and achieve agreed evaluation metrics.
This is not meant to be an exhaustive list of duties. The need for flexibility is required and the post holder is expected to carry out any other related duties that are within the employee's skills and abilities whenever reasonably instructed.
If you feel you are able to deliver and add value to this list of responsibilities, please get in touch for a full JD and details about the personal specification


