Communication officer jobs in central bedfordshire, milton keynes

This role is homebased with regular travel to South West and London, and occasional travel to Birmingham for team meetings.

Are you a communications professional looking for an exciting and rewarding new role? Apply for the Regional Communications Officer job vacancy at homelessness charity Emmaus UK.

About Emmaus

Emmaus is a secular organisation supporting homeless and socially excluded people by providing a home for as long as it is needed, meaningful work experience in a social enterprise and a sense of belonging and community. There are currently 29 Emmaus communities in the UK stretching from Glasgow to Dover and Norfolk to South Wales, collectively supporting more than 850 people. There are also 3 Emmaus groups working towards the development of services in their areas. We understand that a home is more than just a roof over your head; it’s somewhere to belong, where you feel part of a community, and that’s what Emmaus offers.

About the role

Our team of Regional Communications Officers support Emmaus communities and groups to increase their profile and engage supporters. You will work closely with up to four Emmaus charities to identify their communications needs, plan and deliver work to help achieve their goals.

Who are we looking for?

We require someone with excellent skills and knowledge in communications, public relations and marketing with at  least two years’ experience working in a busy and varied communications role. Although not essential, knowledge and understanding of homelessness and the charity sector would also be an advantage.

Within this hybrid role, you can be based at home or in an Emmaus community. Wherever you are located, maintaining ongoing positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders is vitally important. This role will suit someone located in the South West or London as regular travel (usually at least one community visit per week) will be required to Bristol, Gloucester and London.

If you’re passionate about making a difference and seeing a long-lasting impact, then this is the perfect time for you to get involved and join Emmaus.

What we offer

· £30,400 per annum pro rata

· Working hours: 4 days per week (30 hours), Monday to Friday

· Contract: Permanent

· Pension: Stakeholder pension with 6% employer contribution

· Annual leave: 25 days + Bank Holidays + 3 concessionary days leave

· Training & development:  Individually tailored induction, ongoing training and development

· Volunteering: 2 days allowance each year

· Employee assistance: 24/7 employee assistance scheme is available

· Wellbeing: Weekly wellbeing hour to promote personal wellbeing

· Flexible working: Options available, subject to the requirements of the role

· Life assurance: Death in service lump sum of 3 x salary

To apply

To apply for the role, please complete our application form and equal opportunities monitoring form and email us by midnight on Sunday 13 July 2025

Please ensure you download the job pack and refer to the job description and person specification when completing your application form.

Those shortlisted will be invited to an interview conducted via Microsoft Teams on Monday 21 July 2025.

If you would like to arrange an informal discussion about the role, please email us.

Equal Opportunities

Emmaus UK provides equal opportunity for all job applicants and employees and is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination. We are dedicated to an inclusive culture, and we strive to create a workplace where teams of people with diverse backgrounds, characteristic, perspectives, ideas and experiences work together. We welcome applications from all individuals irrespective of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion or belief, disability, marital status or parental responsibilities.

To ensure fairness and consistency to select the best candidate for our roles, all our applications are anonymised up until an interview has been confirmed so that shortlisting is based solely upon the suitability of the candidate’s experience.

In recent years, CCT has experienced great success in applying to grant funders, including Trust and Foundations, Landfill Communities Fund, and the National Lottery Heritage Fund. 

CCT’s 2025 -30 strategy focuses on delivering conservation projects across our estate and securing income from grant funders will be crucial.  We will also work with local communities to address smaller conservation projects via the Community Initiative Framework.

The Grants Officer will research and identify relevant funding opportunities, build a healthy pipeline, and submit applications for project funding to meet fundraising targets during an exciting period of growth.

Key relationships

This role works with the Communications and Fundraising, and Finance and Regional teams. Key external relationships are with grant funders and supporters of CCT.

If you would like to apply for this role, please visit our recruitment portal to begin your application. You will be asked to submit a CV and a short supporting statement (max 2 sides A4) outlining why you’d like to apply and how you fulfil the person specification for this post, so you’ll need to refer to the job description.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 8am on Monday 21st July 2025.

There will be a two-stage interview process with first stage taking place online on Monday 4th August 2025. Please note that the interview date and location have been specifically chosen according to the availability of the panel.

The second stage will take place on Wednesday 6th August 2025 and will be held online

We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer. Candidates who declare that they have a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the job will be offered an interview.

If you have any queries about this role, or if you have a disability and wish to request a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us.

We are an inclusive employer and offer equal opportunities to all regardless of an individual’s age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

We are not a licensed sponsor at this time. Any offer of employment will be made subject to valid right to work in the UK being provided.

Bring joy, comfort and connection to thousands – and help pets change lives.

At Pets As Therapy, we believe in the power of pets to bring moments of magic. Every day, our 5,500+ volunteers and their companion animals visit schools, hospitals, care homes and more – boosting confidence, reducing anxiety and spreading smiles. Now, we’re looking for a passionate Fundraising Officer to help us grow this life-enhancing work.

In this varied and rewarding role, you’ll support and deliver fundraising initiatives across individual giving, community fundraising, trusts and foundations, and corporate partnerships. You’ll help build meaningful supporter relationships, craft compelling communications, and bring our fundraising campaigns to life.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has a proven track record in charity fundraising

• Communicates with warmth and impact

• Thrives on juggling priorities and driving projects forward

• Shares our love for animals and their ability to connect and comfort

This is a home-based, full-time, permanent role, with occasional travel to our head office and events.

Salary: circa £30,000, depending on experience.

Whether you’re seeking your next challenge or looking to step up in a growing and mission-driven organisation, this could be the perfect opportunity.

Apply now and help us make a difference — one paw at a time.

Communications Officer

We have an exciting opportunity for a Communications Officer to help raise the charity’s profile across multiple communications channels and build supporter engagement with corporate and individual supporters, and with charity partners.

This is a remote working role.

Position: Communications Officer

Location: Remote/London

Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week

Salary: £28,000-£30,000

Contract: 12-month FTC

Benefits Include: 25 days per year (pro rata – excluding bank holidays), employer pension contribution of 5% into a personal pension (which does not have to be matched by the employee)

Closing Date: 2nd July 2025, 5:00pm

Interviews: First interviews w/c 14 July, and 2nd interviews w/c 21 July

About the Role

This role is focused on delivering established communications strategies and plans over a 12-month fixed-term period. There is scope for the Communications Officer to work autonomously and creatively across teams, helping deliver engaging content and campaigns. You will also play an exciting role in rolling out the organisations refreshed brand.

Key responsibilities include:

• Develop and deliver content and copy for digital channels, including social media, email communications and the website.
• Deliver against existing, and develop own, content plans to enhance these channels, expanding reach, and strengthening brand awareness and recognition.
• Create bespoke materials to engage  key corporate partners and engagement communities as part of a wider supporter journey, including bespoke projects.
• Produce and deliver content for events marketing plans across paid, earned, shared, and owned channels in collaboration with internal teams.
• Oversee the community management social channels.
• Work with the Programmes and Impact team to manage the case story gathering process across charity partners, creating resources like blogs, video content and creative assets to educate and inspire.
• Support and coach the wider team to adopt digital solutions across internal and external channels, using data and analytics to make recommendations for improvements, including support for the Leadership Team’s personal communications, providing guidance for the most effective use.
• Support with monitoring, and evaluating communications outputs, using data, analytics and learnings to grow digital channels and supporting audiences.
• Ensure brand guidelines adhered to in all external communications produced by third parties.

About You

With experience working in a similar role, preferably within the charity or property sector, you will also have experience of devising and developing audience focused content ideas across multiple communications channels

We are looking for someone with:

• Experience of producing content - including photography and video led creative - with copy for digital platforms including web, content management systems, social and email communications
• Experience of managing and producing story-led content.
• Experience of social media and community management
• Experience of paid social media and using Google Analytics
• Experience of managing and delivering projects on time with multiple stakeholder involvement
• Experience of managing a diverse workload and of supporting colleagues

About the Organisation

The charity has been around since 1986, created by and working with the UK property industry to try and harness a collective desire to do good. Since 2016, the focus has been exclusively on creating a corporate movement within and across the industry to tackle and end youth homelessness.

Additional Benefits

• Opportunities for flexible working
• Free annual Flu’ jabs and annual sight tests
• Cycle to Work Scheme (salary sacrifice)
• ½ day a month entitlement to volunteer for a charity of your choice, in work time
• Interest-free Annual Travel Card Loans
• A Professional Development Fund
• Commitment to wellbeing (we’re signatories of Mind’s Time to Change Pledge)
• An Employee Assistance Programme
• Private Health Insurance with Vitality (small employee contribution required).

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PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Senior Communications Officer

We are looking for a creative and strategic communicator to shape the voice of the UK’s National Trails.

Position: Senior Communications Officer
Salary: £32,000 FTE (4 days/week)
Location: Remote, with occasional UK travel
Contract: Part-time (4 days/week), 1-year fixed term
Benefits: 25 days holiday pro rata, plus office closure between Christmas and New Year

Closing Date: Midnight, Saturday 13th July 2025
Interviews: Online 29th July

About the Role

As Senior Communications Officer, you will lead on delivering a bold, inclusive communications strategy, raising the profile of the UK’s National Trails and building awareness of their value for people, places and nature.

You’ll create and manage inspiring, accessible campaigns across digital, social and press channels; support National Trail teams across the UK with comms advice; and help shape public and stakeholder engagement. This is an exciting opportunity to be the voice of a small, national organisation making a big impact.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Deliver creative, multi-channel communications
• Manage digital channels including the website, LinkedIn and Instagram
• Write and distribute newsletters and member communications
• Develop press relationships, draft media content and secure coverage
• Lead a Communications Special Interest Group across National Trail teams
• Provide accessible comms advice to member organisations
• Support campaigns and events that influence public policy and stakeholder awareness
• Promote representation and inclusion across all content

About You

You’ll be a passionate storyteller with a flair for strategic communications and a commitment to inclusion and representation. Comfortable juggling day-to-day delivery with long-term planning, you’ll be just as happy drafting a press release as coordinating a campaign or advising trail partners.

You will bring:

• Experience of communications delivery across social and press
• Excellent writing, editing and content creation skills
• Knowledge of inclusive and accessible communication practices
• Strong media relations and public engagement experience
• Confidence working independently and with multiple stakeholders
• A passion for the outdoors and increasing access for all

Desirable:

• Experience with membership organisations
• Knowledge of outdoor recreation, heritage or protected landscapes
• Familiarity with policy communications or stakeholder engagement

About the Organisation

The charity is the independent champion of the UK’s National Trails – iconic long-distance walking, cycling and riding routes. Connecting people to nature and the outdoors while advocating for accessible, sustainable trail experiences. Since their formation in 2021, they’ve grown quickly with an ambitious vision for a high quality, nature-rich National Trail network used and valued by all.

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Communications Manager, Campaigns Officer, Press Officer, Media and PR Officer, Digital Content Officer, Public Affairs Officer, or Marketing and Communications Executive.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

This is a brand new role with Action Duchenne, leading our new Fundraising and Communications team. This role is part of the Senior Leadership Team.

Applications close at 9am on Monday 21st July 2025, with interviews likely to take place in the weeks commencing 28th July and 4th August 2025. To apply, please click 'Apply', where you will be redirected to our application form.

Main Purpose of the Role:

To manage, lead and support the Fundraising and Communications Team to retain donors, increase income and provide clear direction for our communications. This role will involve supporting relationships with sponsors of Action Duchenne’s International Conference, developing and implementing the fundraising and communications strategy, and reviewing our case for support for our core work and projects.

Specific Tasks:

The focus areas and key deliverables of this role are as follows:

• Develop and deliver on a clear fundraising and communications strategy, with annual action plans and clear objectives and KPIs for team members.

• Understand and keep abreast of sector trends and compliance updates relating to fundraising and communications

• Develop and maintain oversight of all budgets, targets, forecasts and processes relating to fundraising and communications

• Co-ordinate the prioritising of income streams, including community, individual giving, corporate, legacy and trust and grants

• Research, identify, and where there is capacity, pursue income generation opportunities that match the objectives of Action Duchenne

• Ensure Action Duchenne is compliant with all applicable elements of the Fundraising Regulator’s Code of Fundraising Practice, law, and the Charity Commission relating to fundraising

• Research, identify and apply to Trusts and Foundations with a clear pipeline

• Prepare reports for Trustees either for the full Board, or where required, to sub committees, which will include fundraising and communications progress against objectives.

• With a team keen to learn, provide leadership and hands on support to ensure objectives are achieved

• Undertake a review of all Communications materials, including social media and website

• Lead by example across the team and organisation

• Be part of, and therefore contribute towards and prepare for Senior Leadership Team meetings

• Identify existing or potential events to develop relationships with funders, including Action Duchenne’s annual international conference

• Feed in to the development of the international conference, led by the Head of Operations & Events

• Work with staff across the organisation to ensure all elements of work are collaborative, specifically when submitting funding bids or developing the annual international conference

• To maintain the contact database, keeping it up to date and accurate

• Continue to invest in professional development in yourself and your team, including safeguarding

• Identify opportunities, alongside the team, for cross team working - including residentials; family events; Science Educations workshops with regional meetups and education visits to schools and local authorities.

• Obtain, decipher and provide training to the Support Team on new updates relevant to Duchenne families, such as DLA, EHCP and more.

• Work closely with your team, to ensure that each family receives the best support possible, and that long-term support is provided.

• Lead on the development and delivery of monthly reporting of engagement and support contact, which will feed into the wider All Through Support journey. 

• To work with the Head of Operations and Events to contribute to Agenda topics and speakers from the community; assign roles for the conference to the Support Team.

• Establish a database for external stakeholders also supporting those living with Duchenne on a national basis, fed in to from the Support Team.

• To develop a triaging and caseload process for the Support Team, and how best to regularly monitor this.

• Be involved in the recruitment, selection, and induction of volunteers appropriate to your area of work. 

• Coordinate cover for the Support Team when there is sickness or leave.

Further details can be found on the person specification attached.
Action Duchenne is committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills and experiences. We encourage applicants from all sectors of the community and are especially keen to encourage candidates with relevant lived experiences and those from under-represented groups to apply.

We are currently looking for a Communications and Website Officer to join a small, busy Communications Team.

We are seeking an individual who is passionate about creating engaging and accessible website content. Whilst utilising digital tools such as SEO, PPC and social media advertising to expand the reach of our support and awareness of PSP & CBD.

In this varied and hands-on role, you'll support the execution of our communications strategy across our website and digital advertising platforms. Working closely with the Communications Manager, you will plan and manage content updates on our website, creating compelling and accessible content that brings our work to life. You'll also lead our digital advertising using SEO, PPC and Paid-For Social Media techniques, ensuring adverts align with on and offline content.

This role is ideal for someone with experience in using CMS platforms (Wordpress or similar), and confident using tools like CRM, SEO, PPC, and performance analytics.

JOB PURPOSE

To lead and manage PSPA's website and digital optimisation, ensuring effective online presence and support for people affected by Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) and Corticobasal Degeneration (CBD).

Salary: £28,560 per annum

Contract type: Fulll time, permanent 

Annual Leave:  28 days (plus bank holidays)

Hybrid working: A minimum of one day a week in the office in Milton Keynes, the remainder working from home

Benefits: Pensions Scheme & Employment Assitance Programme

Key Responsibilities

Website Development

• Manage content planning and delivery for the PSPA website
• Monitor and evaluate website performance using Google Analytics
• Oversee plug-in management and review
• Conduct accessibility reviews and implement action plans
• Work with the website suppliers to deliver a high quality accessible website
• Support internal teams in website development projects
• Develop website editing guidelines and train colleagues

Digital Optimisation

• Monitor and implement SEO strategies aligned with annual communications priorities
• Manage Google Ads campaigns
• Oversee social media advertising initiatives
• Provide support for digital fundraising efforts

Resource Management

• Support the development of digital resources and ensure proper uploading

Digital Support

• Provide event and social media support
• Ensure social media and newsletter cover during holiday periods
• Manage and update the media library, including categorisation
• Edit photos and graphics using Photoshop

Person Specification

Essential Criteria:

• Proven experience in website management
• Strong knowledge of SEO, Google Analytics, and digital advertising platforms
• Excellent content creation and editing skills
• Strong project management and organisational skills
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal teams and external suppliers

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience of using design software
• Experience in accessibility compliance for websites
• Experience in the charity sector
• Knowledge of digital fundraising strategies

For more information about this role and PSPA, please visit our website.

Reports to: Director of Strategy

Staff responsibilities: Line manage four staff; Senior Social Media Officer, Communications Officer, Communications Assistant, Media Officer 

Hours of work: 37.5 hours, full time. The role is contracted until 31 March 2026, due to government funding.

Please note, candidates must be based in the UK.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead the promotion of Bikeability, the Government’s national cycle training programme, as a key member of the management team.

The Head of Marketing and Communications is responsible for the creation, development and delivery of marketing and communications activity with both internal and external audiences, including the Bikeability industry, schools, parents, the general public, media, and key stakeholders.

You will head up a team of talented communication experts, as part of the Strategy team, ensuring the delivery of all communications activity, including marketing campaigns, social media, press relations, industry engagement, and communications support to our public affairs strategy.

You will have excellent experience of delivering outstanding marketing and communications campaigns to increase brand awareness and drive service demand. You will have a collaborative approach and enjoy working as part of a team.  You will report to the Director of Strategy and be actively engaged in advising the executive team and trustees. 

Responsibilities:  

Lead the Promotions and Communications team to: 

• Develop and deliver The Bikeability Trust’s marketing, communications and media activities, including campaigns and project communications

• Manage relevant contracts with external agencies, including website management and graphic design

• Deliver the Bikeability social media programme to key audiences including parents, schools, internal Bikeability industry, and general public for wider awareness 

• Deliver communications support for Bikeability industry through a programme of regular communications 

• Work collaboratively with teams across the organisation to deliver effective project communication deliverables 

• Effectively manage team budget 

• Use media monitoring and brand tracking to evaluate impact and manage brand reputation

• Ensure evaluation and impact of communications work is collated and learning shared.

Enhance and improve strategic stakeholders’ engagement, including joint campaigns, cross-promotion and/or specific project activity to: 

• Ensure the Department for Transport and Active Travel England are fully engaged in any communications activity, working with them to amplify messaging 

• Work with cycling and active travel organisations on joint campaigns and promotions 

• Suport our Fundraising team to generate engagement and income from individual donors and corporate partners 

• Work with our agency partner to provide communications support to public affairs strategy 

• Ensure equality, diversity and inclusion are considered, and the Bikeability industry voice is at the centre, in all research projects and programmes. 

Provide communications leadership across The Bikeability Trust: 

• Champion and advocate the brand, supporting and motivating teams across the organisation to adopt our tone of voice and messaging 

• Track communications performance management and make recommendations for improvement 

• Deputise for the Director of Strategy in reporting to Board and attending Board meetings. 

Essential Skills and Experience 

• Minimum of 2 years leadership experience in communications, PR or marketing, including management of a small team.

• Experience of communications and marketing, including promotional campaigns 

• Experience of website management 

• Strong leadership and collaborative working style 

• Self-motivated with positive mindset 

• Excellent communication and analytical skills 

Desirable Skills and Experience: 

• Experience working in charity or non-profit sector 

• Experience working in cycling industry 

• Experience working with local and national government 

About The Bikeability Trust 

The Bikeability Trust’s purpose is to ensure that all cycle training is delivered to a gold standard, inspiring everyone to cycle with competence and confidence.   

We are:  

• Expert: The Trust has successfully administered the Bikeability programme on behalf of government since 2018, delivering high-quality delivery guides and instructor training, and our workforce has thousands of years combined experience teaching people to cycle.  

• Inspiring: Every rider completes our training feeling able, confident and motivated to cycle safely on the roads for short journeys. Transforming the traditional image of cycling to an everyday, everyone activity.    

• Quality focussed: Our instructors deliver high-quality, consistent and standardised cycle training. We aim to ensure that every rider achieves the same outcomes to the same standard, taking into account their individual capabilities, including special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).  

• Inclusive: We take action to reduce barriers to participation, support underrepresented groups and ensure that anyone who wishes to access Bikeability cycle training is able to do so, and cycling is seen as an activity for all.   

• Efficient: Our delivery programme offers value for money and is delivered in an economic, proportional and efficient way.  

• Influential: We share our evidence of the impact of cycle training across a variety of sectors (transport, education, environment, health, leisure, etc) and work collaboratively with stakeholders, partners and commercial organisations to achieve our vision and influence behaviour change.

Rosa – the UK fund for women and girls – is looking for a Communications and Marketing Manager to shape
and deliver our communications at a pivotal moment.You’ll lead the delivery of our new 2025–2028 Communications Strategy, driving bold, values-led communications that inspire, influence, and mobilise. From amplifying the voices of grassroots organisations to showcasing fund impact to donors and policymakers, this is a chance to make real
change happen through storytelling, strategy, and connection.

Sex Education Forum was founded in 1987 and became an independent charity in 2021. We convene over 70 Partner organisations, working together to make sure that the relationships and sex education (RSE) young people get is right for them. We influence national policy, are a respected voice in the media and contribute to ground-breaking research on RSE. By working in partnership with young people and training educators who work with some of the most marginalized young people, we know what changes are needed to make RSE the best it can be. We will soon be launching a new three-year strategy and have secured multi-year funding to further embed youth inclusion in our work. The Communications Manager will be a new role, working closely with the CEO and staff team, enabling us to realise the ambitions of our strategy.

We are seeking to appoint someone with a depth and breadth of communications skills. The successful candidate must be a strategic thinker with excellent interpersonal skills and have values aligned with ours. Your ability to lead and deliver our communications functions will enable us to platform young people, engage with a diverse range of professionals and communicate effectively to stakeholders including funders, government, Parliamentarians and the public.

This is an incredible opportunity for a communications specialist to bring your creativity and skillset to a thriving, innovative and highly respected national charity. This will be a rewarding role, with huge potential to grow your management and leadership skills to empower others and to make a difference to the lives of children and young people.

We are particularly keen to hear from applicants that reflect the diversity of educators and young people that Sex Education Forum seeks to support.

Funding has been secured which provides scope for extension of the fixed term contract. 

Are you an experienced, organized and proactive Executive Assistant who thrives in a fast-paced, international environment? Do you enjoy supporting senior leaders and playing a key role in enabling teams to work effectively across different time zones and cultures? Are you a practising Christian who wants to use your skills and experience in a faith-based setting? Then our team at ODI would love to hear from you!

We’re looking for someone with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, who can confidently manage multiple priorities and handle sensitive information with discretion. You’ll bring experience in executive-level support, coordinating complex calendars and meetings, preparing internal communications, and supporting reporting to senior stakeholders.

Reporting to the Chief Programs Officer, you’ll play a key role in supporting the Global Field Leadership and Support Teams to stay connected and focused.

Your Key Responsibilities

· Provide administrative and communications support to the Chief Programs Officer and Field Operations Team, managing complex calendars, coordinating international events, preparing reports and presentations, and serving as the key liaison with internal and external contacts.

· Ensure smooth office operations through expert budget tracking, correspondence management, and use of digital tools, including maintaining filing systems, supporting internal communications, and producing field updates and newsletters.[EP1] 

· Managing and coordinating special projects, and building strong relationships across different teams and departments to ensure smooth collaboration and information flow.

· Anticipating needs and proactively solving problems, helping CPO stay focused on strategic priorities and achieve organizational goals more effectively.

Your Profile

· Committed Christian with a heart for the Persecuted Church.

· Holder of a degree, or equivalent in education plus experience in an office environment.

· Cross-culturally sensitive

· Excelling in office processes, related computer software and electronic communications tools.

· Well organized, efficient, self-motivated and proactive

· Flexible, servant-hearted and positive. Able to adapt approach to provide best support.

· Fluent in spoken and written English

Our Offer

Working at Open Doors means that you are actively involved in serving the worldwide Persecuted Church. We offer you a versatile position in an international, dynamic environment, a professional team and the opportunity to grow professionally and personally. As a global organization we are used to combining working from home with working from the office and to have flexible working hours. This position is preferably based in the UK, or the Netherlands.

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Open Doors is an international, interdenominational organization that supports Christians who are persecuted for their faith.

Open Doors International supports the worldwide organization with services such as Communications, Marketing, People & Culture, Advocacy, IT, Program Management, Finance and Global Research by working in a service-oriented way with teams and colleagues in countries with an Open Doors Development or Field office.

Global Field Leadership & Support teams at ODI work under the leadership of the Chief Programs Officer and consists of Regional Directors with Field Technical and Program Management specialists.

This is a permanent full-time role, home based with regular UK wide travel.

This is a key role supporting the NFF team to amplify the experience of flooded people and the work of the National Flood Forum.  We’re looking for a proactive and people-focused Communications & Campaigns Manager to join our team. This role will support national campaigns, amplify our key messages and activity across regions, platforms and stakeholders. You will be a key contact and will help us tell powerful stories about flooding and flooded people.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities

Strategic Communications & Storytelling

Proven experience translating community activity and project work into compelling stories and campaigns that amplify the voices of those affected by flooding.

A track record of contributing creative ideas to increase awareness of an organisation’s work and impact.

Demonstrated ability to adapt messaging effectively for diverse audiences, including policymakers, partners, media, and communities.

Content Creation & Digital Media

• Create engaging digital and written content, including newsletters, blogs, website content, case studies, and social media posts.
• Support and build on the development of the NFF’s website
• Drive integrated campaign work by aligning digital, press, and stakeholder communications.
• Identify and utilise external opportunities (e.g. climate events, flooding anniversaries, policy milestones) to share relevant content.
• Create a bank of case studies to highlight the issues flooded people face.

Campaigns & Public Engagement

• Proven experience coordinating campaign timelines and content plans to support effective campaign delivery.
• Experience reporting on campaign performance and reach, with the ability to support teams in evaluating impact.
• Demonstrated skills in organising, planning, and supporting events—both online and in person—to help regional teams effectively share their work.

Media & External Relations

• Identify and cultivate relationships with the media, write press releases and media materials and identify case studies or spokespeople.
• Build strong working relationships with community flood groups to help them share their stories in the media.
• Monitor media coverage and engage with media opportunities aligned with NFF’s mission.

Internal Communications & Capacity Building

• Work with the leader team to manage the internal communications and support staff with templates, messaging guidance, and digital tools.
• Produce and distribute the internal newsletter, gathering updates and impact stories from teams and regional staff.
• Support staff and volunteers with communications training and briefings to build confidence and skills.

Knowledge Management & Brand Consistency

• Keep internal communication and campaign assets up to date.
• Feed insights from staff and communities into the improvement of communication tools and templates.
• Work to ensure consistent branding and accessibility across all channels.

Day-to-Day Activities

· You will create content for a variety of audiences and stakeholders in a number of different formats  

· Working with colleagues you will drive forward and support social media management

· You will work with the team to help shape and deliver campaigns on the issues that matter most to flooded people

· You will support the development of the NFF’s website & support digital updates

· You will be the main point of contact for local and national media and public relations

· You will carry out Internal Communications

· You will carry out Monitoring & Evaluation activity to ensure campaigns are effective and impactful

· You will ensure that all communications meet any regulatory and compliance requirements

Skills & Knowledge

Communication: Proven ability to write effectively for diverse audiences, including media, online platforms, political stakeholders, and internal teams. Skilled in building and maintaining strong relationships.

Storytelling: Outstanding storytelling skills that vividly bring to life the lived experiences of people affected by flooding.

Stakeholder Management: Demonstrated expertise in partnership working and managing a range of stakeholders.

· Empathy: Strong ability to empathise with individuals and communities impacted by flooding.

· Organisation: Highly organised, flexible, and capable of operating at a senior leadership level.

· Collaboration: A collaborative team player with a solution-focused approach.

· Experience: Relevant degree or equivalent practical experience in the field.

How This Role Contributes to Our Strategy

• Raising the NFF profile: Ensuring the work of the NFF and the experience of flooded people is amplified.
• Partnerships: Developing strong relationships with partner organisations.
• Collaboration: Fostering a collaborative approach within the organisation.

• Are you energised by hitting targets and building lasting partnerships?
• Do you love turning ideas into income and conversations into opportunities?
• Are you ready to make a meaningful difference through business development in the education and charity sectors?

Then this could be the role for you.

We are looking for a Business Development Officer to help drive the growth of Learning on Screen—the UK’s leading charity for moving image in post 16 education. This role is perfect for someone who thrives on relationship building, enjoys closing deals, and is passionate about supporting a mission-driven organisation. You will play a key role in helping us diversify income by generating revenue through B2B sales, partnerships, and sponsorships.

What you will be doing

• Selling our products and services (including memberships, subscriptions, and courses) to meet income targets
• Researching, identifying, and converting new leads across the education sector
• Supporting the development of sponsorship and partnership opportunities with external funders and collaborators
• Building and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships to maximise value and engagement
• Creating compelling proposals and marketing materials to support income-generating initiatives

What we are looking for

• Experience in B2B sales, partnership development, or fundraising (ideally in the non-profit or education sectors)
• A confident communicator with excellent writing and presentation skills
• Someone who is proactive, target-driven, and able to manage multiple priorities
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to engage with a wide range of stakeholders
• Strong data awareness, able to monitor performance and spot opportunities

This is a great opportunity to grow your career in a supportive, ambitious, and flexible environment while contributing to our mission of transforming education through the power of moving image and sound.
 

About us
Learning on Screen is a membership organisation that champions the use of moving image and sound in post-16 education. We give educators and students access to millions of films, TV programmes and radio broadcasts—spanning over a century—and support our members to use this content confidently and creatively. From expert copyright advice to innovative partnerships, we help bring teaching to life and open up new possibilities for learning. If you're passionate about education, media, and meaningful impact, you’ll feel right at home here.

Safe to Learn is a newly established network of teachers, parents, researchers, policymakers, young people and child safeguarding practitioners, working together to end antisemitism in UK schools. We co-produce evidence-based child safeguarding resources, tools and standards to address antisemitism and improve the school environment for all children, educators and support staff.

Safe to Learn is seeking an Outreach and Communications Specialist to build public awareness, policy engagement, and system-level change. Candidates with the following experience and commitment are encouraged to apply:

1. A demonstrable alignment with our mission and values.
2. A clear commitment to ending antisemitism and understanding of antisemitism, child rights and child safeguarding and their underlying principles.
3. Experience and understanding of the UK education sector.
4. A track-record of delivering high-impact advocacy and communications campaigns to achieve policy objectives. Preferably related to non-discrimination, equality, anti-racism or child rights.
5. Relationship management and network-building skills, including significant experience of engaging with policy-makers.
6. Experience of website development and management as well as social media strategy and outreach.
7. Multimedia production skills such as copywriting, video editing and graphic design.
8. Conscientious and motivated, with a high-level of attention to detail.
9. Experience of developing high-quality resources and educational materials for children and educators.
10. A positive, flexible, participatory and consultative approach.
11. Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to engage audiences at all levels.