Communication manager jobs in merton, greater london
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Location: Remote globally
Closing date for Sourcing: 31 December 2025
Contract status: Global post, full-time
Start date: As soon as possible
Contract duration: Permanent
Remuneration: Competitive
Salary Band: A1
We rebuild tropical fisheries with coastal communities
Blue Ventures is a marine conservation organization that puts people first. We support coastal fishers in remote and rural communities to rebuild fisheries, restore ocean life and build lasting pathways to prosperity. Our work began two decades ago in Madagascar’s remote coastal communities and is growing globally.
Across a dozen countries, we’re partnering with traditional fishers and community organizations to design, scale, strengthen and sustain fisheries management and conservation at the community level. We bring partners together in networks to advocate for reform, and share tools and best practices to support fishing communities across the globe.
Summary job description
As the Director of Programme Performance, you will be pivotal in leading a team responsible for the design, implementation, and management of monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) systems. Your leadership will be critical in developing performance indicators and data pipelines that inform organisational and programmatic key results, guide data-driven decision-making, and deliver meaningful impact assessments.
The Director of Programme Performance will ensure the effective development of culturally relevant, community-centric performance indicators and alignment with donor requirements. They will collaborate closely with the Data Science and Technical Knowledge teams to design and refine performance indicators, implement monitoring frameworks, and develop data flows that align with Blue Ventures’ strategic goals.
This role also includes overseeing the integration of community feedback, fostering continuous learning, and ensuring that programmatic data informs adaptive management.
The ideal candidate will be an experienced leader with a strong background in marine conservation, socioeconomics, and MEL systems and experience working with small-scale fishing communities in diverse geographical contexts. This role will report to the Chief Technical Officer.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are looking for an energetic, motivated self-starter keen to take on new challenge, and to adapt their varied skills to join us and support our community. This role will have you tackling different things every day. You will ensure that our office runs smoothly, and that key corporate and HR processes and procedures comply with law and with our policies. Working with everyone, you’ll actively enjoy the collegiate atmosphere which we value as a team.
You will be curious, courageous, able to quickly understand our work, (and to ask for help when you don’t) and you’ll have the self-belief and capacity to develop trusting relationships with stakeholders at every level. You will have an appetite for detail, and a focus on standards.
See the attached Job Description for more details.
How to Apply
We will be assessing applications on a rolling basis.
- Please send us an up-to-date CV including a daytime phone and email contact, and a brief covering email of no more than 250 words - see the job description attached for details on which email address to sue.
- The closing date and time for applications is 9am, 8th January 2026.
We reserve the right to close applications prior to the closing date if we receive elevated levels of interest and/or secure a successful applicant for the role.
We want equal access to challenging learning and adventure in the wilderness as an unbeatable preparation for adult life.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Bring your drive and passion to lead CPRE London towards its vision of a greener city and manage its strategic direction and delivery. This is a rare, part time opportunity to lead an organisation at the cutting edge of policy regarding green spaces and the environment, housing and planning. You will manage a small but motivated team of staff and dedicated volunteers. We are looking for candidates with the confidence to pitch for new funding and prioritise projects, coupled with a track record of liaison work across the environmental space ideally drawing on a background in planning.
CPRE London is a leading environmental charity in the capital, an independent charity and the London regional branch (1 of 42) of the national CPRE organisation, ‘The Countryside Charity’.
The focus of our campaigning is to make London a well-planned, greener, climate-resilient and nature rich city, which benefits everyone.
Skills in leadership, oversight of income and expenditure, communication, negotiation, and project management are needed to run our operations. In addition to leading CPRE London you will also work closely with a supportive board of trustees.
Currently at the exciting stage of developing the London Tree Ring project, additionally we are involved in many more initiatives such as Healthy Streets Scorecard and GoParksLondon and supporting local campaigns to protect our precious green spaces from development.
Further details available on our website: Get Involved: Jobs and Volunteering Tab.
Our Vision is that by 2030 London has become a well-planned, climate resilient, nature rich city.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Disrepair Surveyor – Social Housing (6-Month Contract)
Location: London Area
Rate: £350–£400 per day (depending on experience)
A social housing provider in the London area is looking for an experienced Disrepair Surveyor to support their legal disrepair, complaints and property inspection caseload.
Key Responsibilities
Carry out detailed inspections of residential properties in relation to disrepair, damp, mould, leaks and structural issues
Produce clear technical reports, schedules of works and evidence for legal cases and pre-action protocol processes
Assess liability, recommend remedial actions and provide expert professional advice
Work closely with legal teams, housing officers, contractors and residents
Monitor and manage remedial works, ensuring timely completion and quality compliance
Attend court or mediation proceedings where required
Requirements
Demonstrable experience managing disrepair cases within social housing
Strong knowledge of building pathology, damp diagnosis and relevant housing legislation
Ability to produce high-quality technical reports for formal/legal purposes
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
Relevant qualification (e.g. HNC/HND, Degree, CIOB, RICS, or equivalent) desirable
Anna Freud is seeking a Senior Website Officer to join our world-leading mental health charity for children, young people and their families. Our mission is to close the gap in wellbeing and mental health by advancing, translating, delivering, and sharing the best science and practice with everyone who impacts the lives of children, young people and their families. More information about Anna Freud is available on our website.
Our EDI commitment
We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and being an equal opportunities employer, whereby equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) are core to our recruitment practices. All candidates who meet the job criteria will be considered for employment, regardless of ethnic origin, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, socioeconomic background, caring responsibilities and care experience.
We ask candidates to share their diversity dimensions with us to help us identify, tackle and prevent bias across the employee lifecycle. We believe a diverse workforce enhances our ability to support mental health and wellbeing, allowing us to better meet the needs of the children, young people and families we serve.
As a Disability Confident employer, disabled candidates meeting our criteria are guaranteed an interview. Applications are submitted anonymously and assessed using a fair evaluation process based on the criteria set out in our job profiles.
What we offer
We offer a range of staff benefits and you can view them all on our careers page
Alongside our benefits, this role offers real ownership, flexibility, and the chance to do meaningful digital work that makes a tangible difference, all within a supportive, collaborative charity environment.
What you’ll do
As our Senior Website Officer, you’ll take ownership of Anna Freud’s key websites, leading their development, performance and day-to-day management to ensure they are effective, accessible and genuinely useful for the people who rely on them
- Lead and deliver website roadmaps and projects, working with teams across the charity to prioritise, QA and release improvements
- Manage and optimise website content, ensuring pages are accurate, engaging, on-brand and aligned with SEO best practice
- Use analytics, tracking and reporting to understand user behaviour and make data-driven improvements to performance and journeys
- Improve user experience and accessibility through testing, UX/CRO best practice and ongoing optimisation
- Oversee the technical performance of the websites, integrations and workflows, flagging risks and continuously improving ways of working
What you’ll bring
You’re an experienced, hands-on website professional who enjoys owning websites end to end, using insight, testing and strong technical know-how to improve performance, user experience and impact across a complex organisation.
- Strong experience managing and updating websites via a CMS, with the confidence to troubleshoot issues and take day-to-day ownership
- You’re comfortable leading website projects and development work, juggling priorities and working with multiple stakeholders
- Solid knowledge of SEO (on-page and technical), and experience improving search performance through well-planned content and structure
- You’re confident using tools like GA4, GTM and testing platforms, and enjoy turning data into clear insights and decisions
- Experience working with agencies or third parties, and the communication skills needed to keep work moving and expectations aligned
This is a great opportunity if you enjoy having real ownership and visibility over websites that genuinely matter. You’ll be trusted to shape strategy, lead meaningful projects, and see the direct impact of your work in a purpose-led organisation doing nationally recognised work.
Key details
Hours: Full-time: usual working hours are Monday to Friday, 09:00-17:00. Flexible working is possible.
Salary: £40,000 FTE per annum, plus 6% contributory pension scheme
Location: Hybrid (a mixture of home/onsite working): staff are working onsite for at least 20% of their working hours at our London site (4-8 Rodney Street, London N1 9JH)
Contract type: Permanent
Next steps
Closing date for applications: midday (12pm), Thursday, 08 January 2026. Please note that due to high application volumes, we may close this advert early. We encourage you to apply promptly and to keep an eye on our future vacancies for more opportunities.
Notification of interview: shortlisted applicants will be notified no later than Monday, 12 January 2026. During shortlisting, applicants are anonymously assessed using the criteria visible in the Job Profile. Please note: due to the high volume of applications received, we will not be able to provide feedback to unsuccessful applicants.
Interviews: will be held in-person/remotely in week commencing 19 January 2026
How to apply: click on the 'apply now’ button to apply online. We are unable to accept CVs and kindly request no contact from agencies.
Our vision is a world where all children and young people are able to achieve their full potential.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Policy Specialist (children and young people)
Are you interested in improving the lives of children and young people with a learning disability? Can you turn complex ideas into evidence-based policy? Are you a skilled communicator able to influence decision-makers? If so, we would love to hear from you!
We are currently looking for a Policy Specialist to join Mencap. This position sits within the Policy and Public Affairs teams of Mencap’s Campaigns, Advocacy and Activism Directorate (CAA). You will work closely with our influencing, information and advice, campaigning, and research work, as well as sector partners like the Disabled Children's Partnership.
This is an exciting new role to deliver policy change and enhance the rights of children and young people with a learning disability. At a key time to influence Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) education reform, we are seeking a policy specialist to shape policy work that reflects the needs and experiences of children, young people, and their families. Working within the policy team, you will be responsible for developing evidence-based policy work and influencing decision-makers.
This is a full time position (37.5 hours per week). We are flexible with your work location, but there may be some occasional travel needed to our London office or Westminster.
You will:
· Translate complex work into clear and persuasive policy briefings, consultation responses and reports.
· Work within wider coalitions of charities, building collaborative relationships and ensuring that the needs and priorities of our community are addressed.
· Develop and expand Mencap’s ‘Policy Shapers’ work, ensuring our work reflects the experiences of children and young people with a learning disability and their families.
· Support our information and advice team, briefing them on important developments, inputting into casework discussions relevant to your areas of work, and supporting the creation of public information resources.
· Represent Mencap at meetings and events, with MPs, civil servants, and sector partners.
· Identify and analyse relevant research to develop evidence-based policy recommendations.
You will bring to this role:
· Experience of working on public policy issues.
· Strong communication skills: experience tailoring your messaging to a variety of different audiences and representing an organisation.
· Experience building positive relationships and working collaboratively to achieve outcomes; able to positively challenge, negotiate and compromise.
· The ability to work on your own initiative while contributing to team priorities and sustain enthusiasm under pressure.
· Experience analysing evidence to develop recommendations.
· Knowledge the issues facing children and young people with a learning disability and/or the SEND system, as well as the wider parliamentary system.
· Passion about making the world a better place for people with a learning disability.
If you're passionate about driving meaningful change for children and young people with a learning disability and you're ready to use your policy expertise to make a real impact, please apply now with an up-to-date CV. This advert has been extended and will now close on Sunday, 4th January, 2026. Interviews are scheduled to take place via Microsoft Teams during the week commencing 12th January 2026.
Benefits
Here at Mencap, we offer an impressive range of benefits designed to support and reward our employees to ensure that our teams feel valued and appreciated.
Our benefits package offers 32 days of paid holiday (including bank holidays, pro rata), along with a range of perks such as discounts at leading high-street retailers, access to health cash plans, interest-free loans, and many more exciting offerings.
For more details on what we have to offer, please see the attached document outlining all the fantastic benefits available to you as a member of our team!
About Mencap
Our vision is for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with a learning disability to live happy and healthy lives.
We're here to support people with a learning disability, their families and their carers. We fight for a kinder, fairer and more inclusive society for people with a learning disability to live in.
At Mencap, everyone works with people with a learning disability either providing support or advice, or alongside one another as colleagues.
Belonging at Mencap is for everyone, every day, everywhere.
· Everyone is expected to treat people well and make Mencap an inclusive organisation.
· Every day we grow and learn. It’s okay to make mistakes but we learn from them and make changes
· Everywhere people will feel respected, valued, and safe to be themselves.
We have Belonging network groups that meet online and are open to all colleagues. The groups include people who identify as Black and Asian, LGBTQIA+, disabled or with a long- term health condition, women, parents and carers, and their allies.
We want to encourage everyone to apply to work at Mencap and we offer a variety of different contract types and working patterns. We’re not looking for specific experience. It is your personality and values that will make you a great colleague. We will train and develop you to succeed in the role you’re applying for.
Empower individuals with learning disabilities and autism to reach their full potential and lead the lives they choose.
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Role
In this exciting role, you’ll lead the charge in identifying and securing new corporate partnerships across a diverse range of industries. You’ll focus on spotting opportunities, building strong relationships, and opening doors to collaborations that deliver real impact for our cause.
You’ll be part of a team that turns strategy into action – researching prospects, crafting tailored proposals, and negotiating with key stakeholders to bring partnerships to life. You’ll also support high-profile events and initiatives that strengthen our corporate network and showcase the value of working with us.
If you’re a confident communicator with strong writing skills, highly organised, and thrive on managing multiple priorities, this is your chance to make a real difference while growing your career in the charity sector.
What we’re looking for
- Creative and innovative approach to developing new partnership
- Experience with relationship management and partnership development
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Ability to work quickly, accurately and independently, using initiative.
- Negotiating and influencing skills
- Skilled at building collaborative relationships internally and externally.
- Fast learner with strong prioritisation and evaluation skills.
What we offer
- Hybrid working between home and our Head Office in Holborn (3 days a week in the office)
- Flexible working around our core hours of 10am to 4pm
- 25 days annual leave rising with length of service
- Closure at Christmas (additional 3 days)
- Training, support and development opportunities
- Access to discount scheme
- Range of wellbeing initiatives including access to an employee assistance programme (WeCare) designed to save money and improve your physical, financial and mental health and wellbeing and free eye tests and contribution towards any glasses required for work purposes
Our vision is a world where every child and young person child survives cancer.



Harris Hill is supporting a leading London charity to recruit a new Deputy CEO.
Salary: £65,000 + pension · Full time · Kensington & Chelsea (hybrid)
In this pivotal role, you’ll work closely with the CEO to drive organisational strategy, lead high-quality Health, Wellbeing and Community Services, and ensure the charity continues to grow, innovate and deliver real impact for older people.
You’ll oversee service delivery, impact and quality, lead business development and income generation, and build strong partnerships across the NHS, local authority and voluntary sectors. You’ll also provide compassionate leadership to managers and teams, champion co-production, and deputise for the CEO when required.
We’re looking for:
- A senior leader from the charity, public or community sector
- Experience delivering health, wellbeing or community services
- Strong track record in business development and securing income
- Excellent partnership-building, strategic and communication skills
- A values-led, collaborative leader with commercial acumen
Why apply?
A unique chance to shape the future of a respected local charity, drive innovation and impact, and develop as a future CEO — with a supportive culture, ambitious team and competitive package.
For more information, please send your CV to
Deadline: Wednesday 7th January at 9am
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
The Research, Training and Consultancy Team is transforming. We focus on providing evidence based and insightful research, training and consultancy to a range of different stakeholders within the transport and planning sectors. This is an exciting time to join and be part of a new and dynamic training and consultancy provision function. This role is a mixture of delivering primary qualitive research, delivering training, and providing disability specialist information as a consultant.
Our work seeks to change the culture of transport and street design in the long term. You need to be an expert in disability access requirements and legislation and be able to undertake primary research techniques (such as facilitation, leading focus groups, workshops and survey design.Alongside this you will need a strong knowledge of disability equality and the social model, ideally with a focus on the transport and/or planning sector. You will need to have strong written and verbal communication skills. This role will require some travel (depending on client needs).
Your role will be broken down into 4 main areas, undertaking primary research methods (with the guidance of the Research Manager); delivery of training providing expert advice and consultancy; liaising with clients. You will be supported by the Head of Research and Training and the Research Manager to deliver your key responsibilities.
Transport Justice for disabled people.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Circa £32,300
Hours: 37 per week
Department: People Culture & Leadership
Directorate: Continuous Improvement
Location: Working from home, with occasional UK travel
Reports to: Senior PCL Specialist
As part of the NFCC People Culture and Leadership (PCL) Hub this post plays a key role in supporting and enabling fire and rescue services (FRS) to drive organisational and culture change.
The postholder will use their subject matter knowledge, skills and experience alongside the principles of project management to support the design, development and implementation of a range of PCL products and services. Whilst the role supports all PCL activities, the role will have a focus on Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)-related projects, therefore experience in this area is particularly desirable. Moreover we require someone with relevant knowledge and experience in one or more fields of the people/HR/OD/EDI profession.
Evaluating the effectiveness of the NFCC’s PCL products and their benefits to FRS’s will be a key aspect of the role and the postholder will undertake a range of evaluation activities to identify improvements and make recommendations for improvement. They will be responsible for implementing agreed changes and maintaining PCL products to ensure they remain fit-for-purpose.
Stakeholder engagement is a key element of the role by building effective relationships and establishing networks to improve the uptake/adoption of PCL products and drive culture change.
If this sounds like the kind of opportunity that you would be interested in; please have a look at the detailed Job description on the NFCC website and apply.
How to apply:
Please complete the application form linked from the ‘apply now’ button on the NFCC website. CV’s will NOT be accepted for this position.
Closing Date – 4 January 2026 with interviews being conducted on the 15 January 2026.
PLEASE NOTE - THIS VACANCY WILL CLOSE BEFORE THE CLOSING DATE IF WE RECEIVE A HIGH NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS.
NFCC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and will require a DBS check to be completed prior to commencing in post.
NFCC is committed to being an inclusive employer. We comply with the Equality Act 2010, and we believe that everyone deserves to work in safe environments that are free from bullying, harassment and discrimination, abuse, and harm, where they feel supported, welcome, and able to thrive.
NFCC acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard, protect and promote the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and is committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice, all staff are expected to share this commitment.
NFCC is an independent membership association and the professional voice of UK fire and rescue services.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
The Role
- To be the strategic lead for income, service, and performance management of Causeway’s Property portfolio. To support housing staff to achieve tangible social impact and/or recovery outcomes in line with Causeway’s mission and with funder’s contractual obligations.
- Provide inspiring leadership to the Housing Operations Team as a whole and develop opportunities for skills and knowledge development and understanding to enhance staff performance.
- To prepare and present accurate performance reports for the entire portfolio reporting on voids, rent management and tenant engagement outcomes to the CEO and local authority partners, identifying corrective action where needed.
- To ensure compliance of housing stock and tenancy matters within legal and statutory requirements.
- To ensure continuous learning and development across the Housing Operations Team by disseminating learning and sharing best practice.
- To develop and manage effective allocation processes for maximum occupancy and work closely with the other delivery colleagues across the organisation to ensure that housing is accessible and operates in line with any funding criteria.
- Champion client involvement and ensuring best practice in this area is embedded in policies and procedures.
- To be the primary point of contact for owning RP’s and private landlords, lead on landlord issues and disputes
- To represent the CEO at external events and meetings when necessary.
Our Organisation
You will work a combination of office, client-home, community, and home-based working. Causeway is a 4-day week employer, so you will work 32 hours over 4 days a week. Causeway is a London living wage employer. You will receive a 6% pension contribution, rising to 12% after two years service. We also offer an employee assistance programme that provides free financial, legal, and mental health advice and support to our employees. We provide core training, and continuous learning and development throughout your career with us. Travel schemes such as cycle to work and travelcard loans are also available.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Salary: £27,500 – £29,187 per annum
Part time, Permanent (9 - 5 or 10 - 6)
Location: East Croydon (2 days per week in the office)
About the Role
Rape Crisis South London is seeking an experienced, passionate, and professional People & Culture Administrator to join our team.
You will play a vital role in supporting our HR function by managing recruitment, onboarding, payroll administration, and compliance, ensuring that all People & Culture processes run smoothly and effectively.
Reporting to the People & Culture Manager, you will be a key member of the People team, working closely with our frontline services to ensure they have the support and working environment they need to deliver services to survivors.
We are looking for someone with a strong track record in HR processes, excellent organisational skills, and a commitment to fostering a supportive, inclusive workplace.
Key Information
This post is open to female applicants only, as the role is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
To apply, please upload an up-to-date CV and a cover letter (maximum 1,500 words) outlining how you meet the essential and desirable qualifications, skills, and experience.
Interviews will be held on a rolling basis.
Equality & Diversity
RCSL is an equal opportunities employer. We particularly welcome applications from women underrepresented in management and leadership roles within the violence against women and girls movement.
EDI Statement
RCSL is an equal opportunities employer, and we are particularly keen to receive applications from women underrepresented in leadership roles in the violence against women and girls movement. Particularly if you have experience working in diverse background.
Safeguarding and Confidentiality
RCSL is committed to creating and maintaining a safe, respectful, and trauma-informed environment for all survivors who use our services. We recognise our responsibility to protect adults and young people at risk from harm, abuse, and exploitation, and we understand that safer recruitment is a vital part of safeguarding. We welcome candidates in particular who have experience understanding of issues affecting women and girls.
Charity values and ethos
A world free from sexual violence, where survivors are believed, respected, and supported.
Mission Statement
Providing specialist support to women and girls who have experienced rape and/or childhood sexual violence and abuse.
Interview process
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a one stage interview process:
Stage one: MS Teams
As part of our values-led interview process, we will explore your experience and approach to safeguarding, EDI, wellbeing, feminism, role-specific responsibilities, and trauma-informed practice. For management positions, we will also discuss your people-leadership skills.
Learning and Development
As a charity currently going through an exciting period of transformation, we welcome people who are enthusiastic about continuous learning and development.
Please note: All positions are UK-based and require the right to work in the UK.
If we receive a sufficient number of suitable applications, we reserve the right to close the position before the advertised closing date.
Providing specialist support to women and girls who have experienced rape and/or childhood sexual violence and abuse.



ASAP start – until July 2026 | £20.47 per hour | Hybrid (40% office / 60% home)
Location: London
Are you a highly organised, systems-savvy professional with experience in project delivery and operations? We’re supporting a professional membership organisation to recruit a temporary Examinations Coordinator to join their team. This is a hands-on role combining operational delivery, systems development, stakeholder management, and line management of a small team.
What you’ll do
- Coordinate the delivery of cyclical professional examinations, occurring several times per year.
- Provide line management and development support for two team members.
- Lead on system improvements and management, including booking systems, CRM platforms, and workflow tools.
- Support strategic delivery, budgeting, and planning for examinations.
- Manage candidates requiring adjustments and coordinate assessment boards.
- Undertake audits, investigations, and data analysis projects to improve team processes.
- Maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure smooth operations.
- Occasionally travel within the UK, including possible overnight stays and weekend support.
- Experience working with online systems and supporting system development (CRM, Zendesk or similar)
- Strong operational, project, and process improvement skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Confident line manager of a small team
- Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and meet tight deadlines
- Attention to detail and a proactive, solutions-focused mindset
- Knowledge of assessments/exams or logistics of multi-centre events
- Previous line management experience
Contract Details
Start date: ASAP
Contract: Temporary until July 2026
Hours: Full-time
Pay: £20.47 per hour
Hybrid: 40% office / 60% home
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
We are recruiting for a Digital Lead to join our team in London; the scope on this job involves….
Job Title: Digital Lead - Maternity Cover
Location: Homeworking with a requirement to occasionally work at Head Office (Vauxhall)
Salary: £38,674.05 per annum
Contract type: Full-time, Fixed term (until 31 March 2027)
Hours: 37.5
We want kind and empathic people to work at Refuge, who believe in equality, diversity, and inclusion, are experts in their area of knowledge, want to make a positive difference and improve the lives of the women and children we support.
This is an opportunity to join Refuge as a Digital Lead, supporting the maintenance and development of our two dedicated websites, the National Domestic Abuse Helpline and the Tech Safety website. Supporting the development of our digital assets; from newsletters, podcasts to digital assets for our annual Tech Safety Summit. Supporting the development of a project to produce economic digital assets and updating the economic content on the National Domestic Abuse Helpline.
This post is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.
Closing date: 9.00am on 17 December 2025
Interview date: 29 & 30 December 2025
Benefits
Refuge offers a variety of exciting opportunities to learn, develop and grow in your career. We recognise the value everyone brings to the organisation to achieve our aims and are dedicated to developing and rewarding our staff. More details of our benefits can be found in Job Information Pack.
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READY TO HELP BUILD SOMETHING THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE?
LOOKING FOR AN OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN AND GROW WITH A START-UP?
WE’RE RECRUITING AN ASSISTANT TO THE FOUNDER…
Can Do is a start-up using digital technology to create social change. We work across addiction, mental health, homelessness, poverty and justice to help people access the support they need.
We are looking for an assistant to work closely with founder Mark Johnson. This is a hands-on role which could be for someone early in their career who wants a chance to learn, take on real responsibility, and be part of building something meaningful. It will suit someone who is organised, curious, and keen to develop.
This is a varied role in a start-up environment. Things are still being built, processes are developing, and we need someone who brings order, accuracy, and a calm, positive attitude.
We’re looking for someone who:
- Has strong academic ability and can pick things up quickly
- Is organised, meticulous, and takes pride in keeping things in order
- Is interested in social justice and wants to understand our sector
- Has an open, willing attitude to learn and develop
- Can use digital and AI tools to simplify tasks
- Communicates clearly and can write simple, accurate notes and emails
- Is based in the South of England and willing to travel
This role may not be the right fit if:
- You prefer large, structured organisations with established systems
- You are mainly looking for visibility, status, or a defined career track
- You are not comfortable with varied tasks or learning as you go
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Communication support: Draft emails, prepare short notes, and help keep Mark up to date with actions and priorities
- Organisation: Keep diaries, documents, and information in meticulous order
- Meeting support: Join conversations, take clear notes, track actions, and ensure follow-up happens
- Research: Collect short summaries, stats, and key information about our sector (addiction, mental health, homelessness, poverty, justice)
- Fundraising and bids: Assist with drafting, formatting, and preparing proposals and applications
- Documentation: Prepare simple business cases, summaries, or briefing papers
- Operations: Support basic bookkeeping tasks, receipts, and expense organisation
- Learning and development: Take on a variety of new tasks as skills grow
EQUALITY & DIVERSITY.
Can Do welcomes applications from people with lived experience of social challenges. We are committed to ensuring diversity and inclusion in our recruitment process and workplace culture.
Can Do is a start-up using digital technology to create social change.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.