Change communications manager jobs

About Us

Are you looking for a job where you can make a difference to a local community? Chinnor Village Centre aims to be the welcoming hub of the village and local area, bringing together people of all ages and backgrounds by providing a place to meet and services aimed at ending social isolation. 

About The Role

The Centre Manager will oversee the day to day running of centre, making sure we have a safe and welcoming environment. Working with Trustees, you will play a key part in bringing about change at the Centre to ensure its future sustainability and place at the heart of the Chinnor and surrounding villages. This includes seeking out and securing funding opportunities to increase income and providing leadership to our small staff team. Volunteers are at the heart of everything we do and the Centre Manager will need to promote the Centre as a great place to volunteer. 

Key responsibilites:

• Ensuring appropriate policies and protocols are in place.
• Overseeing a programme of works for the refurbishment and updating of the Centre.
• Line manage our 7 staff.
• Produce financial reports and plans, working with our Treasurer and Bookkeeper.
• Identify and lead the application process for grants and funding.
• Provide governance and admin support to the Board of Trustees.

The post is offered at £35,000 to £38,000 fte per year (actual up to £30,400 for 30 hours per week). Other benefits include 25 days holiday per year pro rata and a workplace pension scheme. The postholder will need to be on site for the majority of time. 

The Centre Manager role is a varied one, with no day the same. If you enjoy working with people and are able to ensure the busines aspects of our charity run efficeintly then we would love to hear from you. 

Lead a space that changes young people’s lives

We’re looking for a bold, strategic and hands-on leader to take ownership of our Middlesbrough Hub — a vital community space supporting young people facing real barriers to opportunity.

As Hub Manager, you won’t just run a service. You’ll shape a high-impact environment, design programmes that change lives, and build partnerships that open doors for young people who need it most.

What you’ll do

As Hub Manager, you will:

• Lead and develop the hub as a high-impact community asset, responding directly to local needs of young people.
• Design and deliver programmes that support young people’s physical, emotional and social development, using youth voice to shape provision.
• Build strong local partnerships with organisations, funders and community stakeholders
• Drive impact and sustainability, using data, insight and storytelling to evidence change and secure future financial support
• Lead and inspire a team, creating a positive, accountable and high-performing culture
• Oversee operations, including budget management, facilities, safeguarding and compliance

You will play a critical role in ensuring the hub not only delivers for young people today — but is built to sustain and grow its impact over time.

Who we’re looking for

You’ll bring:

• Strong experience leading youth, community or place-based programmes
• The ability to turn strategy into reality
• A track record of building partnerships and influencing stakeholders
• Confidence in leading teams, driving confidence and performance
• A clear commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and young people’s outcomes

Most of all, you’ll be someone who sees potential — in people, in places, and in what’s possible

Why join us?

At the KFC Youth Foundation, we believe every young person deserves the opportunity to thrive. This role offers the chance to:

• Lead a high-profile, purpose-driven community hub
• Shape innovative programmes that respond to real need
• Work as part of a mission-led organisation with national reach and growing impact
• Be part of a team committed to creating lasting change for young people

Benefits

• 28 days’ holiday + bank holidays
• Up to 9% employer pension contribution
• Flexible and hybrid working
• Private medical cover
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Ongoing training and development

Apply now

If you’re ready to lead a hub that makes a real difference — and help shape the future for young people in Middlesbrough — we’d love to hear from you. 

Interviews

This is a two stage interview process.

For Stage 1, this will focus on your experience, leadership style and approach to delivering impact.

You can expect:

• A structured interview with key stakeholders
• Questions exploring your experience in programme design, partnerships, leadership and safeguarding
• An opportunity to talk through how you would approach leading and developing the Hub
• Space for you to ask questions about the role and organisation

Please ensure you can be available for first round interviews online w/c 6th July

For Stage 2, This stage is designed to reflect the reality of the role and how you operate in a live environment.

You will be asked to:

• Deliver a short practical session or activity with young people, demonstrating your ability to engage, communicate and create a safe, inclusive environment
• Complete a scenario-based exercise or presentation linked to hub leadership, programme design or local impact
• Take part in a follow-up discussion with the panel, reflecting on your approach and decisions

This stage allows us to see how you balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery, and how you connect with young people — a critical part of the role.

Second stage interviews will be held 4-6pm on either Monday 14thJuly, Tuesday 15th July, Friday 17th July in person and you must be available for one of these dates.

This is a hands-on role that moves between two registers: structured qualitative research with proper analytical underpinning, and fast-turnaround reactive policy work. You will need to be genuinely comfortable in both able to run a multi-month thematic publication and turn around a tight briefing or consultation response within 48-72 hours when a policy window opens.

The role will lead The Difference's qualitative research and insight function, including research workstreams tied to the Difference Schools Partnership's annual thematic priorities, and our Harmful and Abusive Behaviours (HaB) workstream convening a sector council to build a shared framework for how schools understand and respond to peer-on-peer harm. You will produce briefings, evidence submissions and publications, manage external research partners, and work with the CEO, Head of Policy and Communications team to launch research with real impact. The role reports to the Head of Policy and works closely with colleagues across Strategy, Research and Programmes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead The Difference's qualitative research and insight function, running research workstreams tied to annual DSP thematic priorities and emerging strands on MAT inclusion and LA working
• Design and deliver qualitative research with schools, MATs and local authorities interviews, focus groups, school visits and thematic analysis  translating findings into evidence and policy recommendations
• Lead the Harmful and Abusive Behaviours research workstream, convening a sector council, producing briefing material and managing the route from convening to publication
• Produce timely, citable evidence for policy influence  including drafting briefings, consultation responses and evidence submissions on fast turnaround
• Project manage publication cycles from scoping through to launch, working with coalition and media partners to maximise reach and tracking policy traction post-launch
• Brief, manage and integrate the outputs of external research partners where commissioned (e.g. FFT Datalab, Pro Bono Economics)
• Capture and develop case studies from DSP schools and the wider Difference network

About The Difference

• Every day, the equivalent of 5,500 children are suspended from England's schools, doubling their likelihood of being NEET by 24. The Difference is a young education charity founded to change this story through whole school inclusion. We train school leaders, carry out our own research, and turn frontline insights into policy recommendations lobbying Ofsted and the Department for Education to improve funding and support for inclusion. Our vision is to see lost learning falling nationally by 2030.

About You

Essential

• Dual capability across reactive and structured research : comfortable producing tight briefings on a 48–72 hour turnaround and running multi-month qualitative publications
• Experience in education research, policy research or applied social research, with examples of published, commissioned or internally-influential work
• Strong qualitative research skills : interview and focus group design, thematic coding, framework development, synthesis across multiple sources
• Persuasive writing for mixed audiences : able to write clearly and concisely for policymakers, school leaders, the press and the sector, and comfortable ghost-writing for senior colleagues
• Project management discipline : able to run multiple workstreams in parallel, manage your own deadlines, and keep colleagues and external partners on track
• Comfortable working at pace in a fast-moving environment where priorities shift as policy windows open and close : self-directed, flexible and able to make good judgement calls under pressure
• Shared values with The Difference and personal commitment to improving life outcomes for young people

Desired

• Strong working understanding of UK education policy, particularly around inclusion, exclusion, SEND, accountability and school improvement
• Confident data literacy and basic quantitative analysis : comfortable interrogating population-level datasets and translating findings into accessible policy language
• Understanding of why language matters when writing about behaviour, exclusion and vulnerability, and the ability to frame behaviour as a signal of unmet need consistently across all work
• Lived experience or insight into the school experiences of marginalised young people
• Experience of working in or with schools, multi-academy trusts or local authorities
• Existing relationships in education research, policy or sector organisations

Please see the attached Job Description for full role details and person specification.

We are committed to building a diverse team and strongly encourage applications from under-represented groups in the charity sector. As part of our commitment to fairer recruitment, all applications will be assessed with names and protected characteristics redacted.

Making The Leap is an innovative societal change charity that aims to make a big difference. From direct delivery, to advocacy and leadership, we refuse to stay in our lane and believe passionately that those we exist to serve have the right to be anything they want to be. To say that this is an exciting time for the organisation would be an understatement, as our incredible funders, donors, partners and supporters have given us the chance to move to the next level, and have further influence and delivery nationally.

We provide skills training, school and mentoring programmes, and partner with businesses who want to drive forward social mobility via learning programmes, internships, job opportunities and more.

Our aim is to ensure everyone has access to a good standard of living and equality of opportunity, no matter what their or their parents’ occupation or background is.

We are looking for a Communications Manager to play a key role in shaping and delivering communications and marketing activity across supporter and corporate audiences.

We are based in London and support young people via our direct delivery programmes. We take what we learn from our work and use it to inspire businesses across the UK to do more to improve social mobility (making sure people from all backgrounds get fair opportunities).

We do this by:

· Running large events like The UK Social Mobility Awards to celebrate companies doing it well.

· Organising Social Mobility Day to raise awareness.

· Publishing The Social Mobility Podcast and Social Mobility List to share ideas and highlight role models.

This role sits within the Marketing Communications team and supports the Head of Communications to deliver audience-centred communications and marketing that increases visibility, engagement and impact.

You will lead day-to-day marketing and communications activity, developing audience journeys and delivering targeted, campaigns, with a strong focus on email, digital content and social media.

You will work closely with colleagues across the charity to ensure marketing effectively supports organisational priorities.

You will contribute to several key priorities, including the 10th UK Social Mobility Awards, the development of our email marketing, and a strengthened storytelling approach centred on impact.

**Please note we will consider exceptional applicants without the required experience for an executive role.

Marketing and Communications Manager

Leatherhead, Surrey

Up to £40,000 + benefits (including 25 days annual leave and pension)

About the role:

This Best Companies Top 50 mid-sized company and Top10 charity is looking to appoint an experienced Marketing and Communications Manager to lead and deliver marketing campaigns that will drive awareness of Rainbow Trust and support fundraising activity to strengthen our position as experts in children’s palliative care. This is a broad and exciting role which includes creating, developing and delivering the brand campaigns and communication strategies.

Reporting to the Head of Engagement, you will take the lead on generating creative, engaging content and ideas for fundraising and brand awareness campaigns that drive increased targeted engagement to showcase our work, build on our organisational strategy and deliver our fundraising ambition.

What we’re looking for:

· An experienced marketing and communications manager – you have a motivational engaging style, who can draw out information and ideas of others

· Lively and enthusiastic – you are outgoing, with a collaborative approach to achieving goals through knowledge-sharing and effective delegation. You are excellent at building rapport and developing good working relationships

· A multi-tasker with a sense of urgency for goal achievement – you work at a faster than average pace, delegating effectively with thorough follow-up, and are quick to learn

· An innovative, practical and creative problem-solver – you are a big picture thinker that responds quickly to varied activities and changing conditions. You will have experience in developing and delivering communication and media strategy

Applications will be particularly welcome from those in the charity/not-for-profit sector with a marketing, PR and communications background.

What we offer:

We are a Best Companies Two-Star rated organisation, an outstanding place to work. We have a range of fantastic benefits that we offer our employees, this includes:

· Flexible working hours to balance home and working life

· Employee Assistance Programme with access to remote GP, counselling, physiotherapy, resources to support your mental health and financial wellbeing, as well as a 24/7 helpline via Help@Hand

· 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays – rising to 26 days after 1 year, 27 days after 5 years and 30 days after 11 years, with an additional 5 years to use in your 10th or 20th year of service (pro rata for part time)

· Time off in Lieu of out of hours working

· Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme, and other rewards and discounts

· Bike to work, season ticket loan and payroll giving schemes

· A recommend a friend recruitment bonus scheme

· Family friendly policies, focused on employee wellbeing, and an active cross-organisational wellbeing group running a number of initiatives throughout the year

· Pension scheme where we contribute 5% of your salary and you contribute at least 3%

· The option to buy/sell annual leave, as well as additional leave for your birthday, wedding/civil ceremony and an extra half day off for Christmas shopping

· Robust training and development programmes to support your learning and growth

About us:

Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity enables families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness to make the most of time together, providing expert, practical and emotional support, where they need it for as long as it is needed. For families living with childhood illness, time is everything. Right now, there are too many families coping alone with no support, no time to think, no time to make memories and no time for each other. We believe that no family should go through this alone, so we are here to change that.

How to apply:

To apply please send your CV and Covering letter to us via the link.

Interview dates: Interview dates to be confirmed

Your covering letter should highlight why your application should be considered above others and clearly state how your experience matches the essential criteria outlined in the Person Specification.

Please disclose in your covering letter if you have used AI for any part of your job application.

For a detailed job description visit our website.

Interviews will take place at our Head Office in Leatherhead. We will only contact those applicants who have been successful. If you require any adjustments during the interview process, please let us know.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.

An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post.

Rainbow Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment.

Rainbow Trust is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all backgrounds.

For over 60 years the National Children’s Bureau (NCB) has been building a better childhood for all.

Research and Policy Manager
Contract: Permanent
Work Pattern: Full Time, 35 hours per week (1.0 FTE) (We are open to flexible hours and working patterns, including accommodating part-time and compressed hours (0.8 FTE) where possible).
Salary: £44,167 per annum
Location: London Fields, E8. NCB promotes a hybrid, flexible way of working with 2 days working in the office.

The Vacancy

The Policy and Communications Manager will act as a driving force behind our visibility and impact across key policy areas, bringing lived and learned experiences to the heart of our influencing. This role will work to elevate our profile, transforming our evidence and expertise into impactful communications and influencing strategies to build a momentum for meaningful policy, legislative and social change.

This position will bridge the gap between NCB’s evidence-based policy development and national advocacy, translating complex policy issues into powerful narratives that resonate with decision-makers and galvanise wider support. The role will manage and deliver key elements of NCB’s core work across policy and communications, lead the delivery of funded projects and provide robust project management, and actively contribute to project proposals and income generation.

About NCB

For more than 60 years, the National Children’s Bureau has championed the rights and amplified the voice of children and young people in the UK. We interrogate policy and uncover evidence, blending in lived and learnt experience to shape future legislation and develop more effective ways of supporting children and families.

Bringing people and organisations together is fundamental to how we improve the systems that babies, children, young people and their families rely on to thrive. We push boundaries, even looking beyond childhood itself to consider transitions into adulthood and the impact of childhood issues on an entire lifespan. We are united for better childhoods and brighter futures.

The Benefits

• 30 Days Annual Leave
• Generous Pension Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Flexible Working
• Winter Holiday Closure & Break
• Employee Assistance Programme

Closing date: 08:00am, Friday 10th July 2026
Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage interested candidates to submit their applications as soon as possible.

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 are actively seeking to broaden the diversity of our staff group and warmly welcome applications from candidates underrepresented in the charity sector, including those from Black and Global Majority communities, disabled people, LGBTQ+ individuals, and people with lived experience of the issues NCB works on.

No agencies please.

Digital Communications Coordinator 
Location: Hybrid (typically 3 days in the office), central Manchester with occasional travel 
Contract: Permanent, full-time 
Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 
Closing date: 10am, Monday 13th July 2026 

About Belong 

Belong – The Cohesion and Integration Network is a national organisation working to strengthen social cohesion and integration across the UK. Through research, policy development and place-based programmes, we bring people together, support communities and champion approaches that help create a more connected and less divided society. 

Belong is entering an exciting new phase of growth. With a strengthened national profile, an ambitious strategy and a passionate team, we are looking for talented people who share our commitment to creating positive change. 

About the Role 

As Digital Communications Coordinator, you will play an important role in helping Belong communicate its work, impact and ideas to a growing national audience. Working closely with the Communications & Engagement Manager and wider team, you will support the delivery of digital communications that raise awareness of Belong’s work and strengthen engagement with communities, partners and stakeholders. 

This varied role combines content creation, digital communications and audience engagement. You will support social media activity, website content and email communications, helping to ensure Belong’s messages are communicated clearly, consistently and creatively across a range of channels. You will also contribute to communications planning, create digital assets, support website updates and help coordinate newsletters and wider engagement activity. 

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys creating engaging content, bringing ideas to life and working across a range of projects that contribute to positive social change. 

About You 

You will be an organised and proactive individual with experience managing social media channels and supporting digital communications activities, ideally within a charity, public policy, research or wider social impact environment. 

You will have strong written communication skills, excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. You will be confident creating content for different audiences, using digital platforms and tools, and working collaboratively with colleagues and external partners. 

Most importantly, you will be passionate about Belong’s mission and values. You will bring creativity, curiosity and a solutions-focused approach, alongside a genuine desire to learn and develop within a communications and engagement role. 

Benefits 

• 30 days’ annual leave per year 

• Hybrid working (typically 3 days in the office) 

• Enhanced sick pay 

• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay 

How to Apply 

Please click ‘Apply’ to be redirected to our recruitment partner's site, where you can download the Candidate Information Pack and find details of how to apply. As part of your application, you will be asked to answer three questions. 

1. Please tell us about a communications project, campaign or piece of content that you are particularly proud of and the role you played in its success. (max. 300 words) 

1. Please describe a situation where you had to communicate with or engage a range of different audiences to achieve a positive outcome. (max. 300 words) 

1. Belong works with people, communities and organisations from a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives. What values or principles guide how you communicate and engage with others? (max. 300 words) 

Deadline: 10am on Monday 13th July 2026 
Interviews:   21st or 22nd July 2026 (in-person in Manchester)

For questions or to arrange an informal conversation, please contact Atkinson HR Consulting.

Belong’s Commitment to Inclusion 

Belong is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly encourage individuals from communities under-represented in the charity sector to apply. Impostor syndrome can disproportionately impact candidates from marginalised groups—if you are unsure whether to apply, we encourage you to do so.

Contract: 12 Month Fixed Term

Salary: £46,700 - £55,800

Closing Date: Tuesday 23 June

Interviews: W/C 6 July

Centrepoint, the UK's leading youth homelessness charity, is looking for a Senior Change Communications Specialist to join our Communications and Campaigns team in London.

About Us

Centrepoint supports over 16,000 young people each year by providing accommodation, health support, life skills and opportunities to access education, training and employment. Our ambition is to end youth homelessness by 2037.

The Communications and Campaigns team helps colleagues, supporters and stakeholders stay informed, engaged and connected to Centrepoint's strategic priorities.

As Centrepoint embarks on a significant period of organisational change and transformation, we're seeking an experienced communications professional to help colleagues understand, engage with and adopt change across the organisation.

The Role

Working closely with senior leaders and programme teams, you'll lead the communications approach across key transformation programmes, creating clear, engaging and effective communications that build understanding, confidence and engagement.

You'll combine strategic thinking with hands-on delivery, helping colleagues navigate change while ensuring communication activities support successful programme outcomes.

Centrepoint operates a hybrid working model, requiring colleagues to work from the office for at least 50% of their working time.

About You

You'll have:

• Significant experience delivering change communications within complex organisations
• Experience supporting transformation, organisational change or culture change programmes
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, including advising senior leaders
• The ability to translate complex information into clear, engaging communications
• Experience developing communication strategies, plans and engagement activities
• Knowledge of internal communication platforms such as SharePoint and Viva Engage
• Understanding of change management methodologies such as ADKAR or Kotter
• A proactive, collaborative and highly organised approach

Desirable:

• Experience within the charity, non-profit or social impact sector
• Experience using data and insight to evaluate communications effectiveness
• Experience supporting communications during risk or crisis situations

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading communications across Centrepoint's change and transformation programmes
• Developing communication strategies, plans and key messaging frameworks
• Advising senior leaders and programme sponsors on communication and engagement approaches
• Creating high-quality content including leadership messaging, presentations, FAQs, briefings and intranet content
• Designing two-way communication activities that encourage feedback and engagement
• Ensuring communications align with change management principles and support successful adoption
• Managing communication risks and implementing mitigation plans
• Overseeing internal channels including intranet, newsletters and briefings
• Using feedback and engagement data to continuously improve communication effectiveness

Why Join Centrepoint?

We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits, including:

• 25 days annual leave, rising to 27 days
• Healthcare cash plan
• Private medical insurance
• Income protection
• 5% employer pension contribution
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Interest-free travel loan
• Learning and development opportunities

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Centrepoint is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities and recruit solely on the basis of skills, experience and suitability for the role.

Applications

We recognise candidates may use AI tools to support applications. This is absolutely fine, however all examples and information provided must be accurate, truthful and reflect your own experience.

Don't miss this opportunity to join Centrepoint as a Senior Change Communications Specialist. Apply now.

EIA is seeking to recruit an Outreach and Communications Officer to strengthen the visibility, influence and coordination of its climate campaign.

The role sits at the intersection of communications, public affairs and stakeholder engagement. The postholder will focus on translating and amplifying EIA’s policy and advocacy work through media, stakeholder engagement and external positioning. An important aspect of the role will be to support engagement and coordination with EIA partners, to build the movement and amplify their efforts.

The postholder will not be responsible for developing detailed policy positions or leading policy campaigns but will work closely with the campaigns team to ensure EIA’s analysis and priorities are effectively communicated and reach key audiences.

Key areas of responsibility

Media and strategic communications

· Support the development and delivery of communications strategies aligned with campaign priorities

· Build and maintain relationships with journalists, editors and key media outlets

· Identify strategic opportunities for media engagement and external visibility, particularly around key policy moments

· Shape narratives, draft and place op-eds, comment pieces and reactive media lines

· Translate campaign priorities and technical analysis into clear, compelling messaging for media, policymakers and external stakeholders

· Contribute to campaign strategy by advising on outreach, positioning and narrative development.

Stakeholder engagement

· Support the development and maintenance of relationships with policymakers, including Members of the European Parliament (MEPs), Members of the British Parliament, European Union institutions and other relevant stakeholders

· Support campaigners in planning and delivering stakeholder engagement, including preparing messaging and coordinating meetings

· Support the organisation of events, including identifying and securing speakers and managing outreach and invitations

· Attend key international meetings and fora (e.g. COP, Montreal Protocol) to identify strategic developments and key messages, and produce timely communications outputs, including media lines, briefings and stakeholder updates.

Coalition and network coordination

· Support engagement with subgrantees, including onboarding, facilitating their integration into relevant coalitions and ensuring alignment with EIA’s communications and outreach objectives

· Act as a point of contact for subgrantees on coordination and communications

· Support coordination across partners and stakeholders during key moments, ensuring alignment on messaging and effective external engagement.

Person Specification

Essential

· Demonstrated experience in communications, public affairs, campaigning or media work within NGOs, civil society or advocacy organisations

· Proven experience engaging with journalists and securing media coverage

· Understanding of global and EU climate change policy and/or environmental governance

· Ability to analyse political and policy contexts and translate them into clear, strategic messaging

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce high-quality content for different audiences

· Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities

· Professionalism and ability to work collaboratively within a team

· Fluency in English, with knowledge of additional languages an advantage

· Ability to travel at short notice

This is a critical role that is responsible for managing the charity's day-to-day people management and development, ensuring appropriate processes are in place and in line with current and relevant legislation. The People Manager will help develop a high-performance culture where all colleagues feel a sense of belonging and are able to fulfil their potential.

RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Provide proactive coaching on values alignment and desired behaviours, with support and advice to managers and team members        on    all matters relating to people.
• Support managers to create an inclusive culture and workplace that gets the best out of our people.
• Promote and advocate for early resolution when issues arise, including Performance Improvement guided by organisational values         and policies.
• Effectively manage employee relations (ER) issues alongside line managers including, but not limited to absences, performance             management, disciplinary, grievances and dismissals, escalating to the Director of People as required.
• Support the Director of People to deliver change management programmes including TUPE transfers, redundancy and service re-       organisations.
• Develop an understanding of challenges, opportunities and people priorities in each team and work with managers to develop long term resource plans and succession planning.
• Support the Director of People in the development of information, reports and analysis for managers, the Strategic Management Team and the Board, to deliver insights and take action.
• Work with the Finance Manager to ensure the accurate processing of payroll.
• Support the end-to-end recruitment process, including attraction, supporting with job descriptions, shortlisting, interviews and the induction process.
• Build and implement engagement processes and activities including surveys, focus groups, conferences/away days and exit interviews, ensuring they deliver continuous improvement and enhance our reputation as a great place to work.

ROLE

• Support the implementation of Belonging, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (BDE&I) and wellbeing strategies and programmes
• Support the Director of People with the development of reward and recognition programmes
• Support the Director of People in creating learning and development programmes
• Support with the management of the L&D budget and programme, ensuring effective return on investment and value for money.
• Manage the organisation’s people information systems and identify opportunities for enhanced digital services.
• Analyse data e.g., from engagement surveys, exit interviews and turnover to inform the People Strategy and implement improvements.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Experience

• Experience in managing, coaching and developing employees
• Degree in Organisational Psychology, HR, CIPD level 5 qualified or equivalent knowledge gained through experience
• Proven experience in managing the employee lifecycle (recruitment to exit)
• Adept at stakeholder management and relationship building across multiple teams
• Proven track record in managing varied, complex employee relations (ER) issues and capable of managing several issues at once
• Experience of planning and delivering L&D projects
• Experience of working successfully in a changing organisation where flexibility, agility and adaptability are essential.

Skills & knowledge

• Strong relationship building skills, you are equally comfortable having informal positive conversations as you are holding people to account and providing direct challenge
• Working knowledge of employment law, and able to use sound judgement on when we can be flexible and when we need to be rigid in our approach
• Confident in both written and spoken communication with the ability to present to internal audiences both virtually and in person
• High in emotional intelligence, psychological agility and a coaching mindset
• Highly numerate with strong analytical and problem-solving

Personal qualities

• Track record of delivering to tight deadlines and overcoming setbacks
• A focus on continuous process improvements through measurement, analysis and progress of actions in order to deliver service improvements
• Requirement to work at pace to respond to customer requirements whilst balancing key priorities
•  A focus on outstanding customer service excellence, high standards of attention to detail, quality, accuracy and responsiveness

Desirable criteria

• Experience in managing TUPE and redundancies

Before starting this position, you’ll need to undergo a criminal record check by the Disclosure and Barring Service. You must be entitled to work in the UK.

Associate Director of Fundraising and Communications

Are you a commercially minded leader and inspiring people manager? Are you at a professional level where you’re ready to deliver a step-change for a leading and major Welsh cancer charity?

We’re looking for an Associate Director of Fundraising and Communications who is primed to play a major role as the driving force behind a new era of income growth and brand influence in the Third Sector.

Working 35 hours per week in a hybrid role you can work effectively from home with a willingness to regularly network across Wales and attend Cardiff City Centre Head Office as the nature of the role requires.

The Role

You’re a people focused leader with a passion for driving transformation to spearhead our income growth and elevate our brand. This is a high impact, critical and senior leadership role where you’ll have direct responsibility for financial performance and leading integrated functions to ensure no opportunity for impact is missed.

You’ll balance high-level strategic leadership with a hands-on approach to delivery. From identifying and converting high-value corporate partnerships to leading a multi-disciplinary team across fundraising and marketing, your work will directly fund essential cancer services across Wales. You’ll use data-driven insights to sharpen our performance and generate income to make a difference to our communities across Wales.

You'll have 4 direct reports and oversee a headcount of circa 20 and have a seat with the Senior Leadership Team working closely with all our Directors and department Heads.

Reporting into the Director of Income Generation, Marketing and Communication, you’ll take ownership of a significant portfolio. Your mission is clear: transition our fundraising into a more commercially focused, insight-driven operation—with a specific mandate to build a powerhouse corporate and high-value income stream.

We welcome informal and confidential candidate conversations about the role before the 30th June closing date. Candidates will need to be available for an in-person interview at our Cardiff Head Office on the 14th July.

Please take a look at the Recruitment Pack by clicking on Apply or on our website when considering your application. Your application should demonstrate your motivation for the Associate Director of Fundraising and Communications role and how your skills and experience are a great match for the role and how you align with our values.

Key Responsibilities and What You’ll Bring

• Strategic & Proven Growth: You’ll lead the development of integrated fundraising and comms strategies that don't just "hit targets" but deliver measurable, sustainable growth. You’ve a demonstrable track record of delivering significant income, with expertise in corporate or high-value fundraising.
• Empowering & Senior Leadership: You’ll manage and develop a high-performing team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and clear accountability. You’ve experience operating at a senior level with clear accountability for budgets, forecasts, and ROI.
• Corporate Powerhouse & Integrated Strategy: You’ll build and convert a high-quality pipeline of corporate partnerships capable of generating consistent five and six-figure streams. You’ve a background in leading combined fundraising, marketing, and communications functions within complex environments.
• Brand Amplification & Sector Experience: You’ll ensure our marketing and communications are strategically aligned to support income generation and strengthen our reach and impact across Welsh communities. You’ve ideally a deep understanding of the Third Sector and the Welsh political landscape, specifically regarding how cancer services are funded and delivered.
• Performance, Insight & Team Development: You’ll move beyond gut feeling using data and market intelligence to drive ROI, manage robust forecasts. Reporting directly to the Director of Income Generation, Marketing & Communications you’ve a natural ability to lead and nurture high-performing, agile teams who share and live out our values through behaviour.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

• Proven Track Record: You’ve delivered significant income growth, specifically within corporate or high-value fundraising environments.

• Senior Gravitas & Influencing Power: You’ve experience operating at a senior level with full accountability for financial performance and budgets. You demonstrate highly developed skills to build credibility and influence at a senior/Board level.

• Commercial Sharpness: You can spot an opportunity, build the case, and close the deal with the ability to spot and convert income opportunities at pace.
• Strategic Integration & Data-Driven: You’re experienced in leading multi-disciplinary teams across fundraising, marketing, and communications and proficient in using insight and data to drive decision-making
• Welsh Context: A gained understanding of the Welsh political landscape and how cancer services are funded/delivered in Wales.

• Communication & Values: You’re a confident, engaging communicator for diverse audiences. You share our values and role model them through your behaviour as a compass in how you and your team work.

At Tenovus Cancer Care we’re guided in all that we do by our core values. These are: Collaborative, Integrity, Innovative, Respectful and Inclusive. We’re dedicated to making our workplace diverse and inclusive where everyone feels they belong and can be their authentic selves at work. This means that whatever your background you’ll have an equal opportunity with us.

We can’t wait to receive your application! We’d love you to find out more about our staff benefits , about us and what it’s like to work with us.

Applying is easy, just click the ‘Apply Now’ button at the top of the page and follow the online process on the Tenovus Cancer Care website. If you’d like any help with your application or to discuss any adjustments you may need please contact our People Team.

We believe that change for people affected by ME won't just happen; it must be made. That's why action and impact are at the heart of everything we do. Whether that's helping people today with support, information, or care. Or working towards securing future change through our research and campaigning work. The intent of everything we do is to pursue positive impact for the lives, rights, and futures of people affected by ME.

As Communications Manager you will play a pivotal role in delivering strategic, impactful communications that advance Action for ME’s work, improve understanding and recognition of ME and support fundraising efforts

The Communications Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day delivery of the communications strategy, leading a team of two other communications staff. You will work closely with colleagues across the fundraising, policy, research and services departments, delivering clear and compelling storytelling, and maximising visibility across media, digital platforms and key stakeholder networks.

Key duties

Leadership and Management

• Work to ensure that people with ME are at the heart of everything we do through meaningful engagement and participation to influence all aspects of communications and marketing.

• Contribute to the development of, and then lead implementation of, the Communications Strategy, ensuring the appropriate involvement of key stakeholders, scoping, evaluating, and improving our practice.

• Maintain a data-insight led approach to the communications work providing regular management information and key performance indicator reports.

• Work as a member of the Extended Leadership Team.

• Line manage Communications Team members, supporting them to set and achieve performance objectives through regular one-to-ones and 12-monthly appraisals.

• Be responsible for Communications budget and the relationship with services providers required for the production of the charity’s digital and printed information and support resources.

Communications and Marketing

• Raise the profile of the impact of ME, and of Action for ME and its work, to enable the organisation to reach more people and better support need, by establishing a regular cadence of appropriate but innovative product across all main social media channels.

• Ensure fundraising is supported by embedding clear calls to action around donations and membership growth as a matter of course.

• Under the direction of the Director of Fundraising, develop all website, press and social media content for charity appeals.

• Market the charity’s Support and Healthcare services, including key digital and printed information and support resources, to the ME community and the professionals working with them, working closely with respective service leads.

• Contribute to income generation by working closely with the Director of Fundraising to develop the communication and marketing materials needed to implement the organisation’s Fundraising Strategy.

• Coordinate the charity’s response to any crisis communications, including developing appropriate crisis management plans and working outside of office hours as required.

• Establish effective systems/processes for gathering, supporting, maintaining, and managing case studies for a range of purposes (including press and media opportunities, public affairs and policy work, and fundraising).

• Draft and issue press releases and media statements and ensure appropriate follow-up by telephoning journalists, contacting picture desks etc. as appropriate.

• Alongside the CEO and any commissioned agency, develop relationships with key press, media and communications stakeholders to enhance the charity’s work.

• Oversee the production of the annual report, on budget, to schedule, taking overall editorial responsibility for content.

• Oversee the ongoing development of our digital engagement including our website and social media and being the point of contact on website issues.

• Fulfil the role of brand gateway keeper, ensuring all digital and printed communications, including information and support resources, adhere to brand guidelines, house style and organisational tone.

• Maintain an up-to-date knowledge and oversight of how ME and related key issues (e.g. Long Covid) are discussed in the media and wider ME community.

• Build networks to enhance the charity’s strategic communications and marketing work.

• Build and maintain an effective social media monitoring regime, ensuring fit for purpose rules of engagement are in place and applied consistently.

Other Key Accountabilities 

• Ensure that all relevant service standards are met including compliance with best practice, legal and regulatory frameworks and internal standards.

• Ensure best value in all our work.

• Undertake any other duty within your ability and within reason, as may be required, from time-to-time, at the discretion of your line manager.

• On occasions, provide management support and cover within the organisation, as needed.

• Act as an advocate for the charity and its work.

Person specification

Experience, Knowledge and Understanding 

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience working in a communications management role

• Experience of developing integrated, insight and audience-led communications plans including social media

• Experience of website and brand management

• Experience of delivering successful campaigns

• Experience of engaging with press and/or media including writing press releases and media briefings

• Experience of working collaboratively with different teams/departments

• Experience of working in charity communications (desirable)

• An understanding of ME and the impact on people affected by it (desirable)

• Experience of integrating fundraising with communications (desirable)

Skills, Behaviours and Values

• Adaptable and highly organised with an ability to work methodically, managing and prioritising a varied workload, use your own initiative, work independently, and work well in a team.

• Strong MS Office skills including the ability to use Word, Excel, databases and web-related programmes and software.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for a creative, tech-savvy storyteller to drive our digital communications and fuel the growth of Climate Connect, our pioneering digital organising platform. Because this is a 6-month maternity cover with a varied remit, we need a proactive problem-solver who is excited to hit the ground running, embrace new opportunities, and confidently guide digital projects through evolving changes.

You will be a natural collaborator who works flexibly within a small, passionate team to ensure our digital presence is highly engaging, inclusive, and representative of all communities. Whether you are collaborating with external web developers, optimising a supporter email journey, or promoting our paid services to sector partners, you bring an organised, results-driven approach. 

You will have:

• Proven experience delivering successful digital communications campaigns and audience growth strategies.

• Outstanding written communication skills with the ability to translate complex environmental policy, political structures, or impact data into inspiring, accessible content.

• Hands-on experience managing websites (WordPress preferred) and utilising social media, email marketing platforms, and varied digital tools to drive engagement.

• The proven ability to manage multiple projects, tasks, and priorities effectively within a small team and part-time hours.

• The resilience to adapt, find creative solutions when navigating setbacks, and maintain a positive, problem-solving attitude.

• A genuine commitment to climate action and democratic engagement with grassroots communities.

It would be great if you also have:

• Experience of line managing or mentoring staff, freelancers, or volunteers, with an ability to foster collaborative working.

• Experience supporting corporate partnerships or earned/consultancy income streams.

• Experience developing, marketing, or managing digital platforms, apps, or digital products.

• Experience leading, supporting, or coordinating digital individual giving or fundraising campaigns (such as the Big Give).

• An understanding of UK climate policy, nature campaigning, or the UK political system.

The Role

Your time will be split across three core focus areas:

• Digital Marketing & Communications: Execute our marketing strategy and audience growth priorities across all digital channels. Craft engaging monthly newsletters and use digital communications to build strong relationships with our supporters .  Support the structured growth and marketing of HFTF’s consultancy and paid services to attract, secure and nurture relationships with our partners. Update and manage our WordPress website and core digital channels. Develop, optimise, and  design compelling email journeys for our key services using our digital toolkit, including Ticket Tailor and EcoSend. Supervise our  Communications freelancer (1 day per week) providing supportive oversight for social media content. 

• Individual Giving & Campaigns: Develop communications showcasing our real-world impact through collaborative storytelling to increase our visibility and strengthen audience engagement. Help grow our base of regular individual supporters to increase our unrestricted income. With the Fundraising Manager's support, you will lead digital individual giving campaigns, including the Big Give, to grow our regular supporter base and boost unrestricted income.

• Climate Connect Platform Growth: Expand our digital organising platform into a sustainable paid service for partners, creating a long-term income stream. Design campaigns to increase platform uptake, engage with organisations and communities to actively use Climate Connect, ensuring  a smooth user journey.  Help gather impact case studies for future grant funding, and liaise with external developers to coordinate platform updates and improvements.

Throughout, you will foster a collaborative working culture that recognises positive contributions and advances our active commitment to reaching and representing all sectors of society.

How to Apply

Please visit our website jobs page to submit your anonymised CV and cover letter.

• Application Deadline: 20/07/2026

• Interview Dates: Week commencing 27/07/26

Initial 6 Month Fixed Term Contract | Full Time | Circa £50,000 + Excellent Benefits

Location: London

Make a Difference Every Day

For more than 100 years, the RAF Benevolent Fund has been supporting the RAF Family. We are a key partner in the Royal Air Force’s mission to look after its people during and after service, ensuring that this service is valued, recognised, and people are supported even when uniforms are eventually shed. We are a national charity with international reach, delivering emotional, financial and practical support wherever and whenever it is needed. Each year, our vital services and support continued to help those serving, families, veterans, and the bereaved, in 30 other countries and in 2024 more than 64,000 people benefitted from the charity’s work.

As an organisation, we encourage learning and development and there will be ample opportunity to learn more about the Royal Air Force, the broad impact of the Fund’s work as well as developing your own skillset. 

Do you want to play a part in what we do?

People are at the heart of everything we do. Together, we:

• Provide personalised support to members of the RAF Family – listening carefully, offering guidance, and tailoring our services to individual circumstances so no one is left behind.
• Improve quality of life for serving and former RAF personnel and their families through life-changing financial assistance, housing support, and help with essential living costs.
• Increase independence by enabling members of the RAF Family to live life on their own terms, whether through mobility equipment or housing adaptations.
• Enhance wellbeing for those who serve and have served, and their families, through mental health and emotional support, youth programmes, and restorative respite and holiday breaks.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Procurement Manager to provide professional expertise and guidance on procurement processes, contract negotiation and supplier relationship management across different directorates within the Fund. You will be responsible for supporting all stages of the procurement process and ensuring budget holders across the Fund support our strategy through their procurement activities.

Additional Information

· Must have the right to work in the UK.

How to Apply
Click [here] to submit your CV and a cover letter explaining why you’re the perfect fit, including examples of how you meet the job profile.

Closing Date: Friday 3rd July 2026, 5:00pm.

A copy of the Fund’s Candidate Privacy Notice can be found on our website. As an equal opportunities employer, the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. The Fund takes safeguarding seriously, and appropriate background checks will be completed. You can find out more about our commitment to safeguarding on our website.

The RAF Benevolent Fund follows Safer Recruitment practices as it strives to ensure that everyone who comes into contact with the Fund will be protected from harm. The successful candidate for this role will need to prove they have the right to work in the UK. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join the Fund.

The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund is a Registered Charity (No. 1081009).