Communication officer jobs

About the role

We're looking for someone who wants to build their career in marketing and digital communications and has a knack for administrative tasks, great writing skills and an eye for detail. As part of The King’s Fund’s Marketing and Digital Communications team, you’ll be at the heart of giving colleagues and customers a consistent, joined-up experience and play a key role in our marketing and communications strategy.

You’ll deal with a spectrum of work spanning from writing and creating compelling copy to diving into our CRM system, ensuring data accuracy and managing lists; to pulling together evaluation reports, analysing campaign performance, identifying trends, and providing actionable insights. With support from your manager and the rest of the team, it’s a great role to build your expertise and gain valuable marketing experience.

To join us, you’ll need a keen interest in communications, especially digital channels, such as email and social media, and a blend of creativity and precision to write clear and compelling copy. You will enjoy communicating with people and have great attention to detail. Beyond this, you must be organised, flexible and as passionate about our work as we are.

What you'll get in return 

The King’s Fund is committed to a hybrid working model that meets the organisation’s needs, while giving staff flexibility to choose between office and home working. In keeping with our current policy, the post-holder will be required to work a minimum of two days per week from our central London office (pro rata, averaged over a month).

In addition to a competitive salary, The King’s Fund offers generous holiday entitlements, a £3 daily discount in our café and an on-site gym.

How to apply

To apply, please visit our website and read our supplementary guidance documents, then download and fill in our application form. If completing the application form presents any challenges, contact us by email so we can discussion options.

Please note that in order to apply, you must have existing documented proof of your right to live and work in the UK. 

No agencies please.

CVs will not be accepted as applications. Applications must be submitted using The King’s Fund application form.

The deadline for receipt of applications is Tuesday 9 September, 9.30am. Late applications will not be considered.

We regret that we cannot respond individually to all applicants due to the high number of applications we receive.  If you have not been contacted within 3 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted for interview. 

Interviews will be held on Tuesday 23 September. Role available to start shortly thereafter.

JUSTICE is looking for a motivated and organised Communications Officer to help us build a fairer UK justice system. The postholder will translate complex legal issues into compelling, clear writing, and believe in the power of communication to change minds and build broad support for change.

The postholder will communicate JUSTICE’s work to our key audiences using press, digital media, and printed publications, and will report to the Head of Communications. Responsibilities include working with journalists to gain coverage, managing our website and social media accounts, and producing printed materials. You will play a key role in communicating our work and improving engagement with our members and supporters. 

JUSTICE is a law reform charity working to build a fairer UK justice system within everyone’s reach. Over our 68-year history we have transformed the legal landscape for the better, led by evidence, expertise, and a focus on practical solutions. Our work spans the whole justice system – from family and housing law to policing, benefits decision making, and more – touching the lives of people across the country.  

We are a founding member of The Justice Hub, situated next to St Paul’s Cathedral in London. We also have staff based in other locations including Manchester, Sheffield and Edinburgh. As a UK wide organisation, we are keen to support team members from all over the UK and this role can be fulfilled in a hybrid way. Our London base has hot desks dedicated to JUSTICE and access to meeting rooms, and we work alongside other like-minded charities in the justice sector as part of the Hub. 

All team members are expected to join the ‘in-person’ days in the office (roughly 5 days a year) but otherwise we encourage and support flexible working. In addition, this role requires a minimum of 1-2 days per month working in our London office. Alongside flexible working conditions, every member of staff is entitled to 27 days annual leave plus an additional two days of leave to look after your wellbeing and to celebrate your birthday. We also close the office between 25 December and 1 January (inclusive), which is addition to the annual leave mentioned above.

In addition to annual spinal salary increases, we review salaries according to inflationary changes on an annual basis, contribute 8% to your pension for the first 2 years, rising to a 10.5% thereafter, and offer generous parental and dependency-related leave. As part of looking after your wellbeing, we also provide access to an Employee Assistance Programme. 

The candidate pack can be found on our website.

To be considered for this role, please complete the application form, which can be found on our website. This is a readvertisement of this role; if you previously applied for the role, please do not resubmit the same application.

Please note you cannot save your progress on the application form and return to it later. To see the questions in advance please download them on our website.

If we receive a very high number of applications, we will use applicants’ CVs and answers to the question ‘Give an example of a piece of writing you are proud to have written and why’ in the application form to do an initial sift.

Please do not submit answers to the questions by email, they will not be considered.

Deadline for applications: 11pm, Sunday 14 September 2025. Interviews will likely be held in the week commencing Monday 6 October 2025. Candidates will be required to complete a short written task as part of the interview process.

To help us maximise our work with funding partners and strengthen the wider work of the communications team we are seeking a Communications Officer, Donor Partnerships & Content to create engaging and inspiring communications plans and content to help us reach target audiences.

We know that we have been too quiet for too long but the urgency of the nature and climate crisis means that we need more people to know more about our unique work and influence in nature conservation. You will bring ideas, energy and ambition to help us redefine our communications work with trusts, foundations and other organisations that support our work, to help us towards our organisational objectives.

You will be audience focused – knowing how to engage different audiences whether through our website, publications or social media. Always listening to what is needed, understanding why and when, and then delivering on time to a high standard.

In return we offer the opportunity to work for a ground-breaking organisation at the forefront of global conservation with generous pension contribution, attractive annual leave allowance, life insurance and salary exchange schemes.

Our offices are located in The David Attenborough Building in central Cambridge, just a few minutes’ walk from glorious historic buildings and museums, the picturesque River Cam, the central market and shopping centre and a host of cafés and restaurants. Our hybrid working policy currently brings us together in the office for minimum of one day a week.

Please visit our website and download the job application pack for further details on how to apply.

The closing date for applications is Sunday, 31 August 2025. Interviews are likely to take place between 15-17 September 2025.

This role is not eligible for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker Visa.

Pharmacist Support, crowned Small Charity of the Year 2023 at the Association of Charitable Organisations Awards and recognised for excellence in workplace wellbeing at the 2024 Culture Pioneer Awards, is looking for a Senior Marketing & Communications Officer to join our dynamic team.

Who are we?

We’re the pharmacy profession’s independent charity, providing vital support to pharmacists, former pharmacists and pharmacy students. Over the last five years, we’ve undergone transformational change and are now gearing up to deliver our next five-year strategy, driven by our wellbeing-focused vision and mission.

What’s the role?

The Senior Marketing & Communications Officer will play a key role in delivering our marketing, communications and fundraising strategy. Reporting to the Marketing & Communications Senior Manager, you will:

• Develop and implement targeted marketing plans to promote our wellbeing focused services and grow awareness of our work.
• Lead the creation of compelling digital and print content, including video production and editing.
• Manage our social media channels, delivering engaging and impactful campaigns.
• Enhance our website’s content and functionality, using analytics to measure and improve performance.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to amplify our mission, strengthen relationships with supporters and foster new partnerships.
• Support press and media interactions, developing stories to highlight our impact.
• Contribute to wellbeing and fundraising campaigns to drive engagement and income.
• Support coordination and attendance at pharmacy events across the country.

What we’re looking for:

We’re seeking a creative and driven individual with:

• At least three years of experience in marketing and communications, ideally within the charity sector.
• Proven expertise in content creation, social media management and digital marketing tools.
• Proficiency in video editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro) and design platforms like Canva and InDesign.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• Experience in website management (e.g., WordPress) and data analysis to drive performance improvements.
• A passion for storytelling and generating media coverage to highlight impactful work.
• A commitment to our values—demonstrating passion for our mission, drive to promote wellbeing within the pharmacy sector, and a collaborative approach to working with colleagues and volunteers.

Why work for us?

At Pharmacist Support, we take a holistic approach to reward and recognition, putting people at the heart of everything we do. Our culture is built on flexibility, inclusion and wellbeing, offering:

• A focus on physical, mental and financial wellbeing in alignment with our mission.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• A supportive, inclusive environment that values diversity and fosters collaboration.
• Flexible working arrangements to help you thrive both personally and professionally.

How to apply:

Ready to take on this exciting challenge? To apply, please complete the application form. CVs will not be accepted.

For an informal chat about the role, email us at the same address and we’ll arrange a conversation.

• Application deadline: 10am, 18th September 2025
• Interviews will take place on: 3rd October 2025 at our Manchester office.

Be part of something meaningful – join us and help shape the future of our charity!

Salary: £35,000 per annum
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Location: Hybrid – 1 day per week in London Victoria office
Closing date: 22nd August
Benefits: 25 days annual leave, workplace pension scheme

We’re thrilled to be partnering with Thrive at Five to recruit a Communications Officer to join their growing team. Thrive at Five is on a mission to ensure every child can thrive and achieve their potential by supporting early childhood development in communities facing the greatest challenges.

In this role, you’ll help raise awareness of Thrive at Five’s work with national partners and stakeholders. You’ll play a key role in identifying and sharing compelling stories that demonstrate Thrive at Five’s impact. Working collaboratively with other internal stakeholders to identify story-telling opportunities, you’ll help shape how Thrive at Five communicates its mission and progress.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Demonstrable experience in a communications role, including copywriting and content creation
• Excellent editorial skills and the ability to produce high-quality, audience-appropriate content
• Experience working with websites and CMS
• A collaborative mindset and strong interpersonal skills
• A passion for early years development and alignment with Thrive at Five’s values

If you’re a creative communicator who thrives in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment, we’d love to hear from you.

If you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Ashby Jenkins Recruitment and ask to speak to Harry.

Ashby Jenkins Recruitment is a specialist charity recruitment agency. We are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion and take a relationship-led approach to recruitment in the sector. You can read more about our commitment to diversity on our website.

If enough applications are received, we reserve the right to close the application period early.

Please quote reference 2678HW when applying.
 

Communications and Campaigns Officer

***Due to the high volume of applications already received for this position, this advert may close earlier than advertised. Please be advised to submit your application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.***

We’re looking for an experienced Communications and Campaigns Officer to join a busy multidisciplinary communications team. You’ll play a key role in shaping and actioning our approach to communications and campaigns both internally and externally.

Working with a supportive team, you’ll work collaboratively across the Foundation to help us deliver on our new strategy, working on large multi-channel communications campaigns and events, commissioning and coordinating content, and delivering internal comms.

This is a varied role where you’ll work closely with the team, freelancers, charities and the people and communities they support to understand what they do. You’ll work as part of a team to deliver creative campaigns, and plan engaging content that reaches our key audiences, internally and externally.

You’ll be joining us at an exciting time as we lay the foundations of our new strategy as an organisation and deliver on our new comms strategy. You’ll have the opportunity to help shape our comms and deliver on key projects.

About Lloyds Bank Foundation for England and Wales

We’re an independent charitable foundation funded by Lloyds Banking Group. We work in partnership with small and local charities, people and communities, changing lives and working towards a more just and compassionate society.

This is an exciting time to join Lloyds Bank Foundation. We are coming to the end of our strategy period and under the leadership of a new CEO, we are developing and rolling out our new strategy, brand and values. We believe this will enable us to turbocharge our work, allowing us to have an even bigger impact to create social change and cohesion and ensuring people in England and Wales are in a good place.

We encourage applications from all sections of our diverse community, irrespective of age, disability, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, maternity, race (which includes colour, nationality and ethnic or national origins), sexual orientation, religion or belief, or because someone is married or in a civil partnership. We want an inclusive organisation that reflects our community and where everyone feels empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. We believe our organisation will be a better, more creative and innovative place to work if we can harness the benefit of different perspectives.

The Foundation is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as inclusive as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for people who have a disability or long-term health condition.

Application deadline: Sunday 7th September

We are recruiting a Communications Officer to join our team, helping us plan and deliver a full programme of engagement opportunities for our 60th anniversary year; drive membership of the charity and recruit volunteers; and deepen engagement with the cause across multiple audiences and touchpoints. 

We're looking for someone who will embody our values of being Attentive, Ambitious, Achievers and will bring all their communications experience to the organisation at an exciting and busy time.

About us

Carers UK’s vision is to create a society that recognises, values and supports carers. As the leading national charity for unpaid carers, we exist to make life better for carers, however caring affects them. Our support, advice, information and campaigning work are now needed more than ever, as unpaid carers are providing more and more care, adversely impacting on their own health and wellbeing.

About the role

The Communications Officer has a key role to play in planning and delivering communications to key stakeholders including carers, members, supporters, volunteers, partner organisations, and staff. The post holder will write, edit, co-ordinate and publish content across various channels, including the website, social media, digital, print and through integrated communications and marketing campaigns.

The Communications Officer will deliver consistent messaging, including across all nations, appropriate for audience and channel, that helps build awareness of, and connection to, Carers UK.

Diversity and inclusion

Carers UK is committed to becoming a diverse and truly inclusive organisation. We strive to create a workplace where our colleagues and volunteers can truly be themselves and feel like they belong and constantly seek to ensure all voices are heard.

To embrace this culture of diversity, our employee and volunteer recruitment should reflect our stakeholders and the society that we serve and support, regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, physical abilities, disabilities or religious practices. We value individual diversity and are actively building diverse teams here at Carers UK and value our colleagues from a wide range of backgrounds.

As a membership charity for carers, we particularly seek employees and volunteers with a real understanding of the issues faced by carers. Reasonable adjustments can be made to the process and role dependent on the needs of the applicant.

At Carers UK we want our application process to be as accessible as possible. If you need any adjustments to apply please email the recruitment team to discuss.

The closing date for applications is 10am, Monday 15 September 2025

Carers UK anonymises all applications prior to shortlisting.

Carers UK reserves the right to appoint at any stage, should an outstanding candidate emerge.

Carers UK are actively interviewing as we receive applications.

Carers UK may carry out online and social media checks as well as seek references before a formal offer is made.

You will raise awareness of crime prevention and share stories about communities around the country. As we are a small team, we need to be flexible and support each other, which adds variety to the role. One day you might be creating content for our social media channels, and the next you might be welcoming a Minister to the office.

We are looking for a team-player with excellent written, verbal and digital communication skills. You’ll need to have good attention to detail and be proficient in social media and video production.

You’ll also need to be willing and able to help upskill our volunteers to be able to produce social media content. Being a national organisation across two countries, this role may require some travel to get out and about and support our members.

I have a brilliant opportunity working for a newly created charity, as their Digital Communications Officer, working remotely in the UK. In this role you lead the development and delivery of the charity’s digital communications, ensuring their messages and campaigns are clear, engaging, and accessible across all platforms. The charity is a national gambling harm prevention organisation, which provides, training, education, advice, and resources. They are looking for a passionate individual with an interest in addiction, mental health, public health, healthcare, commercial determinants or suicide prevention.

As Digital Communications Officer you will shape how the charity presents itself to the public, stakeholders, and partners – amplifying voice and enhancing the reach and impact of their work. You’ll work closely with the small team, to understand needs and come up with creative content and messages.

The charity has been created by a more established charity, so whilst it’s in its infancy, the charity is derived from knowledge and experience. The charity will be growing, and therefore, this role will grow and develop too.

Your experience:

- One of their key audience’s is young men, and younger audiences, so they would love to find someone with knowledge of how to get their attention, and knowledge of emerging digital trends (TikTok, SnapChat).

- Experience managing social media accounts and creating engaging content across platforms (e.g., X/Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, TikTok, SnapChat)

- Excellent written communication skills with ability to tailor messages for different audiences and platforms

- Experience of website hosting/management

- Experience planning and managing paid advertising campaigns across digital platforms (e.g., Meta, Google Ads)

- Ability to analyse and optimise campaign performance to improve reach and engagement

- Familiarity with basic design tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Express) and confident in creating visual content

- Experience using email marketing software (e.g., Mailchimp, Campaign Monitor)

I’d love to discuss this exciting opportunity with you, please apply now!

- Full-time, permanent role

- Salary £32,000- £35,000 depending on experience. 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays.

- Remote based, in the UK. With ability to travel for monthly meetups as a team in the UK.  

The firm closing date is 9am Friday 12^th September.

Interviews will be held on 19^th, 22^nd and 23^rd September.

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.

InCommon creates opportunities for young people and older people to learn from one another, fostering mutual inspiration, growth, and a stronger sense of community.

We're searching for a great storyteller who can craft compelling content that brings our website and social media channels to life. You'll be working with the team to develop promotional materials that truly share the impact of the work we do and the people we work with. 

Could you be the person to help us achieve our vision A future where generations come together in a connected and inclusive society?

We are offering:

• Salary: £28,000, pro rata FTE

• Contract: 16 hours a week, permanent contract

• Location: Flexible working, based at our co-working space in Brixton, with occasional travel across Greater London and regionally

• Target start date: October 2025

• Deadline to apply: 5pm on Friday 5th September

  How to apply

  Complete an application form our website. As well as providing your contact details, the form will ask you to:

• Tell us a bit about yourself, why you want the job and why you’d be a great candidate (no more than 250 words)

• Tell us why you think intergenerational connection is important (no more than 250 words)

• Tell us about a comms piece you’re proud of (no more than 250 words)

• Upload your CV and a sample of your work.

Global Canopy is a data-driven not for profit that targets the market forces destroying nature. We do this by improving transparency and accountability. We provide innovative open-access data, clear metrics, and actionable insights to leading companies, financial institutions, governments and campaigning organisations worldwide.

About the Role

We have an opportunity for a motivated and ambitious individual to join our dynamic Communications Team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with demonstrable experience who is ready to take their career to the next level. 

The successful candidate will spend 80% of their time working with our Trase team, focussing on supply chain transparency and sustainability. The rest of their time will be spent supporting the communications team to deliver great work across our programmatic and brand-building objectives.

You will support the creation and implementation of communications strategies and campaigns, write content and grow our audience by raising our profile. You will help manage our digital channels including websites, mailing lists and social media. You will also measure the success of our work to help us evaluate our performance and making recommendations for improvements.

Global Canopy is committed to creating systemic change, and we do this by targeting the market forces that destroy nature. The key audiences for communications delivered by this role are governments, companies, the finance sector and civil society. We are looking for someone who is passionate about addressing deforestation, biodiversity loss and the climate crisis with these audiences.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of communications strategies and campaigns, working with the Trase Communications Lead and subject matter experts.
• Write communications materials including website and social media copy, newsletters and press releases, and proactively investigate relevant opportunities to showcase our work.
• Upload content onto our websites and be responsible for our organisational mailing lists through Mailchimp.
• Coordinate and manage digital channels including LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube and digital advertising. 
• Track analytics to measure success and present opportunities for improvement.
• Support the development and management of key communications resources for Trase and Global Canopy such as image banks, style guides and service provider lists (e.g. translators and interpreters).
• Raise our profile by supporting our events strategy – working with staff across Global Canopy and the Trase partner organisations on a programme of external and public-facing events, including webinars.
• Ensure content aligns with Trase’s brand identity and tone of voice, working alongside design and content specialists.
• Be a team player, assisting work across the communications team as needed.

Requirements

To be successful in this role, these are the things that will matter the most: 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, adept at translating technical information into engaging and accurate content that resonates with the target audience 
• Excellent time management and planning skills
• Analytical mindset with a strong attention to detail

Essential behavioural competencies: 

• Positive and proactive
• Enjoy working with and supporting various team members

Skills and experience:

Essential:

• Demonstrable experience in communications, marketing or related fields and positions
• Knowledge of communications trends and developments
• Editorial and proofreading skills 

Desirable:

• Website content management
• Knowledge of environmental issues (especially deforestation) and related social impacts
• Experience of digital analytics (knowledge of Hootsuite/Google Analytics/Mailchimp is advantageous) 
• Basic design skills and knowledge of basic video editing
• Ability to write in French, Mandarin, Portuguese, Spanish or Bahasa Indonesia
• Interest in the human rights and social dimensions of commodity-driven deforestation and environmental degradation

Benefits

Salary: £32,000 full time equivalent. This role sits within Band E on Global Canopy’s remuneration framework.

Nature of contract: Full time, permanent.  We are a flexible employer and welcome candidates wishing to work flexibly.

Base: Our office is in Oxford, with flexible home-working arrangements in place. Communications team members are expected to attend monthly meetings in Oxford. Further in-person meetings may be required as needed.
Holidays: 36 days (including bank/public holidays) for discretionary use across the annual leave year. Option to purchase up to an additional 5 days or equivalent of one week’s leave.

Pension: Employer pension contribution of 8%.

Healthcare cashback plan: Covering dental fees, eye-care, wellbeing, physiotherapy, chiropody and much more – for you and any children. 

Group Life Assurance: Paying a lump sum of 3 times annual salary

Group Income Protection: Paying 75% of annual salary for up to 2 years (for long term sickness).

Employee Assistance Programme: Which provides free, confidential advice on personal and legal matters.

Other: Huge range of discounts and cashback deals at gyms, restaurants, holidays, and much more.

How to Apply

To apply for the position, please use the link below and submit an up-to date CV and covering letter.

The covering letter should explain your motivation for the role, and how your skills and experience fit the person specification. (Please no more than 1 side of A4). 

All candidates are asked to complete an anonymous diversity monitoring form when they apply.

The closing date for applications is 8 September 2025 at 9am UK Time. Early application encouraged. We may close applications early if suitable candidates are identified. We will update all applicants no later than 19 September. 

First round interviews are provisionally planned for w/c 15th September, and will be conducted remotely via a video call. Successful candidates will be asked to complete a written exercise before the final interview.

At Global Canopy, we value diversity and inclusion. You can read our diversity statement on our website. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and are committed to having a team with a diverse set of skills, experiences and abilities.

Global Canopy works on issues of global deforestation. We are particularly interested in strengthening our team to include those with a background from forest regions such as Latin America and South East Asia. Anyone with the right-to-work in the UK is welcome to apply to this position. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Please see the website posting for additional information and to apply. 

Marketing & Communications Officer (Maternity Cover)

Main purpose of the job

• To support a range of activity that helps raise the profile of the Royal Star & Garter group with a focus on Care for Veterans.

• To provide design services for inhouse creative projects, including the development of on and offline materials to support marketing and fundraising activity.

• To maximise our digital platforms to increase awareness and engagement.

• To lead on activity to promote occupancy and other services provided by the Home

Marketing & PR

• Coordinating the development of the Care for Veterans website, bringing content into line with Royal Star & Garter and helping prepare for a longer term integration.

• Creating engaging content for the Care for Veterans website and social media platforms.

• Development of press content supporting our focus on the Royal Star & Garter group as an exemplar of best practice.

• Effective support for a range of Care for Veterans fundraising events to include digital marketing and attending in person.

• To develop and design marketing materials and literature to be used across Care for Veterans.

• To design and write the content for donor and supporter newsletters (print and digital)

• To develop and implement marketing plans to support occupancy and services for Care for Veterans, including Day Care.

• To develop paid digital advertising campaigns to support activity across fundraising and occupancy

Process & administration

• Review, update and oversee the Care for Veterans consent process.

• Support on incoming media enquiries with a focus on Worthing site.

• Support the planning, tracking and updating of the marketing and communications budget to ensure accurate financial reporting.

• Support the roll out of the new Care for Veterans brand overseeing a range of material production.

• We have an inclusive approach to administration and expect all team members, regardless of level, to be responsible for identifying and effectively managing this aspect of their work

• To provide appropriate support on other Royal Star & Garter activity as required and directed by the Head of Marcomms.

Other

• To be a brand ambassador encouraging a deep understanding of our values and aims, ensuring consistency to a range of audiences.

• To understand and adhere to relevant laws including data protection.

Person specification

Knowledge and experience:

• Experience of working in a busy marketing environment with the ability to plan, prioritise and manage a varied workload delivering projects to a high standard.

• A sound knowledge and understanding of digital marketing.

• Good knowledge of relevant marketing and charitable legislation and guidelines.

Skills:

• Excellent communication and listening skills across a wide range of audiences.

• Good editing, copywriting and design skills with excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

• Strong relationship building with the ability to work across teams.

• Good IT skills including MS 365, Teams, Mailchimp, Canva and Adobe or other design packages.

• Experience of using Wordpress to maintain web content.

• An enthusiasm and commitment to the work of Care for Veterans and Royal Star & Garter.

Other:

• Be willing to work flexibly including some evenings and weekends.

Personal characteristics should include:

• Enthusiasm and passion for our work and a commitment to our values

• A self-starter with energy, who motivates with enthusiasm

• A positive attitude

• Reliable, professional manner; flexible and calm under pressure.

Our Campaigns and Communications Manager will play a key role in identifying strategic opportunities to make change through empowering and engaging our clients and local network, building and communicating a strong case for change. You will also play an important leadership role within LRMN, sitting on the management team.

Key responisibilties include:

• Leading the development and delivery of media, communications and campaign strategies and activities within LRMN to establish and maintain a consistently high and positive media profile.
• Working closely with LRMN’s Fundraising team in producing core messages and other relevant documents to support LRMN’s fundraising strategy and activities.
• Enhancing visibility and reputation to attract funding, future staff and policy changes.
• Effectively managing the Campaigns and Communications Officer and Community Engagement Officer, ensuring relevant assistance is provided to meet targets and goals.
• Developing a core set of impact evidence and relevant marketing materials that will promote the work of LRMN, show its success and the experience of refugees, asylum seekers and migrants.
• Ensuring engagement of clients in influencing local and national campaigns with their lived experience.
• Provide strategic lead on LRMN’s Borough of Sanctuary campaign, in Lewisham, Greenwich, and beyond, and other local and national campaigns.
• Developing strategic partnerships with key local, regional, and national partners in shaping and promoting campaigns most relevant to LRMN’s client base.

Job Title: Press and Communications Officer

Position Type: Permanent/Full time

Reports to: Senior Policy and Advocacy Officer

Salary: Range from £31,000- £34,000 depending on experience

Based at: School Food Matters, The Bridge, 7b Parkshot, London, TW9 2RD

Note: Before Christmas, we will be moving to new offices in Southwark, close to Waterloo

Working Hours: 9am-5pm (flexible)

Pension: School Food Matters pays 7% of pensionable earnings

Holiday: 31 days including bank holidays that fall on working days

School Food Matters is closed between Christmas and New Year

Job Purpose

· To help make SFM the destination for media as the voice for food in schools

· To help increase media coverage for our work across all platforms (print, TV/Radio, digital)

· To develop and maintain our vibrant social media presence

Key Tasks include

· Writing and reviewing editorial, case study and blog content to maintain SFM’s voice

· Working with our Web Developer to maintain the School Food Matters website

· Diary planning to make best use of events and media moments to highlight our work in the media

· Maintaining up-to-date and accurate records of media contacts on Airtable

· Producing, editing and co-ordinating video and visual content across SFM’s projects

· With support from our Policy and Communications Assistant, maintaining our vibrant social media presence

· Managing and maintaining our photo library (Google photos)

· Ensuring our website is up to date by liaising with project teams for new content

· Understanding and disseminating new processes and functionality of the new website

· Managing our Google Ad grant and ensuring that our ads remain effective

· Liaising with partner organisations for joint promotion of our projects and campaigns

· Producing and distributing our newsletters

· Adding press articles to the website and social media

· Maintaining the ethos of the charity and positively promoting our work at all times

· Keeping up to date with safeguarding requirements and reporting procedures

· The Press and Communications Officer will also undertake any other tasks relevant to the affairs of SFM that may arise from time to time.  Therefore, being flexible and approaching the job with an open and positive mindset is essential!

 Person Specification

 Essential

· Exceptional oral and written communication skills in fluent spoken and written English, with strong attention to detail.

· Experience writing news articles and blog posts with clear structure, purpose and an engaging narrative.

· Experience of getting media coverage

· Strong understanding of using social media to engage audiences and achieve campaign goals

· An eye for design and strong grasp of branding, with experience creating visuals using tools like Canva

· Comfortable using content management systems (CMS) to publish and manage web content — we use Drupal

· General knowledge of issues around school food, children’s health and food education

· Ability to work independently, with high levels of self-motivation

· Good project management, time management and organisational skills and the ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines

· Energy, enthusiasm, creativity and tenacity

Desirable

· Experience of working within a network or coalition of campaigning organisations

· Established contacts with media outlets/journalists/bloggers

· Digital campaigning and social networking skills

· Skills in capturing and editing photo and/or video content to support communications work

· Experience managing or supervising team members to deliver communications projects effectively