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Join a team which leverages media, legal and data-driven expertise to strengthen independent journalism, enable access to the law and promote responsible business. We are the corporate foundation of Thomson Reuters, one of the world’s leading content and technology companies. A registered charity in the UK and the USA, our expertise is embedded across the globe.
For more than 40 years, we have promoted the highest standards in journalism by training reporters around the world to cover issues relevant to their local context, accurately and impartially. Today, we aim to foster free, fair, and informed societies by harnessing the power of the media, the law, and data intelligence.
We do this by informing, empowering and equipping key actors working in our areas of focus so that their decisions can have a positive impact on people, society and the environment. Our unique combination of media and legal expertise enables us to deliver targeted capacity-building programmes, research, news, legal support and convenings that support our mission. Together, we can shape a prosperous planet where no one is left behind.
We are seeking an Associate, O-CEO & Strategic Initiatives to join the Foundation. This role exists to maximise the effectiveness of the CEO and senior leadership by combining high‑quality executive support with analytical insight and delivery discipline across priority initiatives.
Acting as a Business Analyst for the team, the role will have a constant finger on the pulse of our internal and external operating environment, helping to ensure these insights translate to meaningful action. Reporting to the Foundation’s Chief of Staff & Strategic Initiatives, you will work closely with the CEO and Senior Leadership Team to facilitate the effective delivery of our leadership function, ensuring that time and resources are managed efficiently to help meet the CEO’s priorities.
About the Role
Please find below an outline of responsibilities for the Associate position in the Office of the CEO & Strategic Initiatives at the Thomson Reuters Foundation.
CEO Support, Leadership Enablement and Governance:
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Acts as the Executive Assistant to the CEO: Effectively owns the CEO’s calendar and inbox, flagging issues and providing solutions, and understanding how engagements help (or don’t) meet organisational objectives. You will anticipate needs, define and brief on the CEO’s role and input ahead of meetings, conduct periodic calendar audits, assess productivity, and identify areas for improvement.
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Corporate governance and leadership support: Manage the Foundation's board meeting agendas and coordinate board papers; manage relationships with Foundation Trustees and Directors.
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Organise and manage Leadership Meetings: Planning these effectively, setting agendas and tracking actions, working closely with the Chief of Staff to ensure key priorities are followed through and owners are accountable.
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Wider diary management, logistical and administrative support: Alongside your core duties optimising the time of the CEO, provide light-touch diary management for the Office of the CEO & Strategic Initiatives, CFO and Director of Business Development, managing expenses, and handling additional logistical matters as required. Supports the CEO Office with travel planning & diary management.
Strategic Insight, Executive Positioning and Project Management:
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Act as a Business Analyst for the unit: offering regular competitor and stakeholder insights, alongside horizon scanning for key opportunities (events, profile engagements, lead generation). Provides project management of key internal and external initiatives, coordinating cross functional stakeholders and ensuring accountability.
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Enhanced Business Development alignment: Work with the Chief of Staff & Strategic Initiatives to strengthen alignment between CEO priorities, business development activity, and the Foundation’s external positioning.
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Executive communications support: Collect and develop Foundation materials (presentations, spreadsheets, data visualisations), assist in research and intelligence gathering, horizon scan for speaking opportunities, and support internal and external communications. Supports internal communications, working with the team to ensure messages reflect CEO priorities and meet staff needs.
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Event logistics and execution: Project manage quarterly Town Halls logistics, coordinate Foundation Awards, organise End of Year Events, and manage other organisational events logistics as needed. Support the effective delivery of external events and speaking engagements that have CEO-level engagement.
About You
This role will suit someone who thrives in proximity to senior decision‑making, enjoys bringing clarity to complexity, and takes pride in enabling others to perform at their best. To be our Associate, Office of the CEO & Strategic Initiatives, you will:
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Have a strong understanding of the Foundation’s work and how your role helps to enable our wider success.
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Be comfortable blending traditional executive support with strategic and analytical responsibilities – this role will suit someone who is happy to switch between detail-oriented execution and big-picture thinking.
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Possess solid business acumen, strong analytical skills, and administrative excellence.
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Have excellent organisational and communication skills, able to translate complex ideas into actionable insights.
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Demonstrate initiative and take responsibility for projects and activities.
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Be resilient under pressure, with the confidence to work with senior stakeholders, using your judgement and discretion to assess opportunities and push back where necessary.
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Be able to demonstrate knowledge of operational dynamics and nuances, and the ability to prioritise interactions to maximise time and enhance efficiency based on business needs.
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Be keen to use the role as an opportunity to learn about decision making and accountability at the highest level in a global Foundation, identifying opportunities for development and growth.
What’s in it For You?
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Global Perspective and Impact: Interested in working for a dynamic global organization with a focus on social impact? With hubs all over the world from Bangkok to Madrid to Rio de Janeiro, join a truly international team with a shared goal of helping to build societies around the world that are free, fair, and informed.
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Unique Approach: Our expertise in media and the law is world class. We combine the power of both to address the critical issues faced by humanity.
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Our Relevance: With a focus on advancing media freedom, fostering more inclusive economies and promoting human rights, our work has never been more needed than right now.
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Industry Competitive Benefits: We offer competitive salary packages and market-leading benefits.
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Learning & Development: We are dedicated to the continual professional development of our employees and offer access to both in-house and external training opportunities.
About Thomson Reuters Foundation
The Thomson Reuters Foundation is the corporate foundation of Thomson Reuters, the global news and information services company. As an independent charity, registered in the UK and USA, we leverage our media, legal and data driven expertise to strengthen independent journalism, enable access to the law and promote responsible business. Through news, media development, free legal assistance and data intelligence, we aim to build free, fair and informed societies.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
As Digital Marketing Officer at Crimestoppers, you’ll help bring powerful campaigns to life through engaging digital content, social media and short‑form video. Working across Crimestoppers and our youth service, Fearless, you’ll play a hands‑on role in planning, creating and sharing content that encourages people to speak up and stop crime completely anonymously. This is a fast‑paced, creative role where you’ll build your digital skills, collaborate with passionate colleagues and young people, often feature on camera, and see the real‑world impact of your work from day one.
This role would suit someone who is creative and curious, enjoys making digital content, feels comfortable learning by doing, and is keen to start or develop a career in digital media.
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1 year FTC | Head office based | £27,818 | Basic DBS required
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The Finance Director is responsible for all aspects of the group's finances (National Federation of Music Societies, trading as Making Music and its trading subsidiary), to ensure accurate and complete recording of all financial transactions, adherence to internal controls and procedures, and timely and effective analysis and reporting to the Chief Executive, Senior Management Team and other budget holders, the Finance & Compliance Committee and the Board of Trustees.
The Finance Director post is an integral part of the charity's senior management team, working closely with the Chief Executive, the Deputy CEO Advocacy and Lobbying and the Marketing Director, setting the strategic direction of the organisation and ensuring it has the financial systems and resources to implement its strategy.
The role line-manages and oversees the work of the Finance Manager who runs the day-to-day financial accounting processes, with the help of two Finance Administrators.
The role also leads on supporting members with finances, e.g. leading Treasurers' events, relevant website resources and responding to finance-related consultations.
The 2.5 days (18.75 hours) per week can be worked flexibly, and at least some of them from home, by agreement with your line manager. We would expect you to spend at least 1 days each week in our London office in Moorgate.
This is a friendly team, and our bright and lively office is located in one of the buzziest areas of London, with excellent transport links and nice places to spend your lunchtimes or meet friends after work.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Saint John Southworth Catholic Academy Trust is seeking an ambitious early-career professional with excellent organisational skills and a strong interest in community fundraising to join our Development Team as a Community Fundraiser Officer. This is a fantastic opportunity to build and nurture the Trust’s fundraising and engagement goals.
Location: 89 Addison Road, London, W14 8BZ, and other Trust sites across London
Contract Type: Full time, all year round
Salary: £31,980-£33,870
Start Date: 10th August 2026
About the Role
Working closely with the Development Manager and the Development Director, you will play a key role in strengthening relationships with the schools’ communities, supporting fundraising initiatives and delivering engaging communications and events that foster lifelong connections with the Trust and its schools.
Key Responsibilities
- Build meaningful relationships across school communities and alumni networks, bringing people together and inspiring them to support the Trust’s vision
- Lead creative fundraising and engagement initiatives, from community campaigns to reunions and events, helping to drive a vibrant culture of giving
- Boost the Trust’s growth and sustainability by supporting data‑driven fundraising, managing donor stewardship, maintaining accurate customer relationship management (CRM) records and contributing to strong grant proposals
What We Are Looking For
The ideal candidate will be:
- A confident communicator with excellent interpersonal and writing skills who can engage a vast range of stakeholders
- Experienced in relationship management, fundraising or engagement
- Organised, detail-oriented and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Skilled in using CRM systems and digital communication tools
- Passionate about education and community building
- A team player with a proactive and positive approach
About the Trust
The Saint John Southworth Catholic Academy Trust is a growing family of Catholic schools (primary, secondary and post-16), a registered charity and a trading company committed to providing an outstanding education rooted in faith, aspiration and service.
Our Shared Services Team provides high-quality professional and operational support across the Trust, enabling schools to focus on teaching, learning and pastoral care.
What We Offer
- A supportive and collaborative working environment
- Opportunities for training and development to help you grow in your career
- The chance to contribute to a trust committed to delivering high-quality education and supporting staff wellbeing
- Hybrid working during school holidays
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme and generous holiday entitlement
How to Apply
For further details on the role, please view the Job Description and Person Specification or visit our website to find out more about us.
To apply for this role, please complete the application forms available on our Vacancies webpage.
Closing Date: 5pm on 21st May 2026
Shortlisting Date: 22nd May 2026
Interviews: Week commencing 1st June 2026
The Saint John Southworth Catholic Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. All roles are subject to satisfactory vetting, including an Enhanced DBS check with Children’s Barred List.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, (amended 2013 and 2020)) provide that when applying for certain jobs, certain spent convictions and cautions are protected and they do not need to be disclosed to employers. If they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website and further information about filtering offences can be found in DBS filtering guide.
Join us in our mission to cultivate an educational environment that inspires growth, respect and academic achievement!
Just as we are all one in God, so we set out jointly to create a community of schools to give our pupils all they need to grow.
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Join Age UK Kensington and Chelsea at an exciting moment of growth as our new Fundraising Officer, where you’ll bring energy, creativity and initiative to a small team with big ambitions.
This is a varied and hands-on role within a small team. You will be confident building relationships with donors and supporters, supporting events and writing clear, persuasive fundraising content. You may already have experience across more than one fundraising area and will be keen to build your skills further in a broad fundraising role.
About us
We’re a vibrant, values-led local charity and proud partner of the Age UK network. Every day, we work alongside older people to design and deliver services that promote wellbeing, independence and dignity. From supporting people to manage their health, to tackling loneliness and influencing local policy, we put people and communities at the heart of everything we do.
As we look to the future, we’re focused on innovation, growth and lasting impact — building stronger partnerships, diversifying our income, and creating new ways to reach more people across our borough.
Take a look at the full job / person spec enclosed for a full breakdown of the role and responsibilities.
We will be interviewing on a rolling basis, so please avoid waiting until the advert closes before applying! We reserve the right to close the advert earlier than advertised.
Due to capacity we may not be able to respond to unsuccessful applications received.
We look forward to hearing from you!
We believe that ageing should be about living well — staying connected, independent, and fulfilled at every stage of life.


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About parkrun
parkrun is a health and wellbeing charity and our vision is to create a healthier and happier planet.
Since our conception in 2004, parkrun has evolved into a global social movement with a vibrant and inclusive community at its core. As of 2025, we have recorded over 120-million instances of walking, jogging, running, and volunteering.
Our mission is to transform lives by empowering people to be active, together, outdoors in their local community; and to protect parkrun for the generations to come. Each and every weekend, we deliver free, weekly timed events that people of all ages and backgrounds can join in. By tackling barriers to participation, we encourage communities to come together and embrace regular physical activity.
Now in its 21st year, parkrun spans over 2,600 locations in 21 countries with more than 10 million people registered, and counting.
And we have really only just begun.
Role description:
parkrun is looking for a Data Protection Officer to ensure that parkrun processes personal data in a lawful, transparent and secure manner and maintains compliance with applicable data protection laws across the global parkrun movement.
Reporting to the Global Head of Legal and Governance, this role will be responsible for establishing, monitoring and maintaining effective and compliant data protection processes and promoting good practices across the parkrun global movement. The role will sit within a small Legal and Governance team and provide day-to-day assistance and practical, solution-focused advice across the organisation.
The Data Protection Officer will act independently in carrying out their statutory responsibilities under applicable data protection laws, including the UK GDPR, and will play a key role in embedding a strong culture of data protection and responsible data use across parkrun’s global operations.
A key focus of the role will be working collaboratively with teams across the organisation to build understanding of data protection requirements, deliver effective training and guidance, and support colleagues to take a practical and pragmatic approach to managing data protection risks in their work.
This is an exciting role that would suit an experienced data protection professional with excellent communication skills who enjoys a varied portfolio of work and is passionate about working for a health and wellbeing charity that is making a meaningful impact in communities across the globe.
Main responsibilities:
The Data Protection Officer will support data protection and privacy compliance across the parkrun global movement, including responsibility for the following:
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Acting as parkrun’s Data Protection Officer under applicable data protection legislation, advising the organisation on its legal obligations and monitoring compliance with relevant data protection laws and principles
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Developing, reviewing and maintaining data protection policies, procedures and guidelines for the parkrun global movement
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Monitoring the organisation’s compliance with data protection laws, including the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018, and providing quarterly reports to the Board Governance and Risk Sub-Committee
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Supporting teams in carrying out Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and embedding privacy into projects, partnerships and new initiatives
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Developing and maintaining key compliance documentation including a Record of Processing Activities (ROPA)
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Leading the Data Governance Group and developing/progressing the organisation’s Data Protection Action Plan
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Advising on international data transfers and cross-border data protection considerations across the parkrun global movement
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Supporting the organisation’s data incident and personal data breach response processes, including assessing notification requirements where relevant
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Acting as a key contact point for supervisory authorities, including the UK Information Commissioner’s Officer (ICO), and supporting responses to regulatory enquiries where required
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Developing and delivering data protection training and guidance to teams across the global organisation
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Supporting the Global Head of Legal and Governance in driving the development and continuous improvement of the Legal and Governance function at parkrun
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Significant professional experience in data protection, privacy compliance or information governance roles (typically at least 5 years’ experience)
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Strong working knowledge of UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018 and core data protection principles
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Experience developing, implementing and maintaining practical data protection policies, procedures and governance frameworks
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Experience working collaboratively with teams across an organisation to embed good data protection practices and support compliant decision-making
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Demonstrated ability to communicate complex data protection principles clearly and effectively to a wide range of audiences, including senior stakeholders and non-specialists
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Experience designing and delivering data protection training and guidance, and supporting teams to understand and apply data protection requirements in their day-to-day work
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Experience advising on Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), data incidents and privacy risk management
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Experience maintaining key compliance documentation such as Records of Processing Activities (ROPA) and supporting organisational data protection compliance
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Ability to work independently, manage completing priorities and provide pragmatic, solution-focused advice in a dynamic organisation
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Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships and confidence with colleagues and senior stakeholders
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Experience working in the charity, not-for-profit or sport sectors
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Experience working in a global organisation or advising on cross-border data protection matters, including international data transfers
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Experience developing training and guidance to embed good data protection practices across an organisation
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Experience working with regulators, supervisory authorities or external advisors on data protection matters
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Experience developing practical tools, templates and guidance to help teams apply data protection requirements in their work
Professional certification requirements:
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A recognised legal and/or data protection qualification, such as CIPP/E, CIPM or equivalent, is desirable but not essential
Our values:
Family
We act with humility and always put the family first.
We’re humble. We know a lot but not everything. We take responsibility, acknowledge personal errors, and are open to learning, developing and improving. There’s no room for ego and no one is bigger than the family. We lead by example, and we share in our successes.
Bravery
We are brave, bold, and creative.
We’re ambitious and dynamic. We dream big, make bold decisions, challenge the status quo and get things done. We’re not afraid to question, innovate and be different.
Fairness
We act with kindness, compassion, and fairness.
We’re kind, caring, compassionate and empathetic. We assume others mean well. We’re aware of our actions and how what we do impacts others. We apply our founding principles of equality and inclusivity to every situation and opportunity.
Authenticity
We are honest, authentic, and accountable.
Trustworthiness, honesty and integrity are foundational to our family. We’re honest about what we know and what we don’t know. We hold each other to account. We communicate with transparency and empathy, acknowledging that communication influences behaviours, emotions and feelings, and underpins effective collaboration.
Recognition
We recognise and respect each other.
We see and hear each other. We respect ourselves and others, support and help one another, listen attentively, and celebrate the uniqueness, strengths and diversity of our family
General information:
The post holder will be required to comply with all policies and procedures issued by parkrun Ltd.
This job description is not exhaustive and serves only to highlight the main requirements of the post holder. The organisation may stipulate other reasonable requirements. The job description will be reviewed and may be subject to change.
parkrun is an inclusive employer and we are committed to diversifying our staff and therefore we welcome applications from all backgrounds.
At parkrun, we strive to make every voice heard and valued, and we are dedicated to breaking down barriers to inclusion in all aspects of our workplace. For more on our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, please see our Global DEI Statement.
parkrun Limited is the company responsible for delivering parkrun in the UK.



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We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with experience working in a policy role focused on food or related issues (climate, nutrition, health or education). You will have knowledge of the political landscape in the UK and experience working with or in government departments, academia and NGOs on a range of policy issues.
It is an exciting time in food policy, and in this role you’ll have opportunities to work across our national policy portfolio, whether its exploring the link between climate change and food prices, developing our proposition for a Good Food Bill, improving the Healthy Start scheme, or strengthening public sector procurement.
The postholder will manage a variety of high impact activities and outputs that are used to drive forward change across our national policy areas and will work will colleagues across the organisation working in national policy, local policy, communications, events and food business transformation to do this.
Due to the evolving policy landscape, there will be a chance to tailor the role to the interests and experience of the successful candidate.
Across these workstreams, you’ll get a chance to:
- contribute to the refinement of policy asks and comms messaging,
- undertake desk research to inform policy,
- coordinate activities with different stakeholders and partners working across different policy areas
- support Ambassadors on advocacy related to dietary inequalities
- support communications and campaign work related to this work
Job Description:
Management and Strategy
- Support the policy portfolio of campaigns and projects across our national policy areas, including on food prices and food inflation, our Good Food Bill campaign, Healthy Start and early years.
- Work closely with the Policy and Advocacy Manager to develop and implement project plans and deliverables across these areas
- Maintain a careful record of our policy impact according to our agreed metrics within our Monitoring Evaluation and Learning framework.
- Policy and research
- Synthesize evidence for and play a significant part in the development of position statements/briefings/reports, working closely with the wider policy team and our designer.
- Support the Public Affairs lead to develop policy products for use in parliamentary engagement.
- Working closely with our Research Lead, identify evidence gaps and policy research questions which are relevant to our policy work to support new positions and generate new ideas for research or evidence collection which help achieve our policy goals.
- Work where needed with external contractors in the delivery of specific pieces of work, setting clear expectations and holding them accountable for delivery.
- Stakeholder engagement
- Develop and maintain a strong civil society network of stakeholders, working to broaden the support base for specific policies.
- Participate in coalitions of organisations who are campaigning together on specific areas of policy change.
- Develop and maintain relationships with junior civil servants in key departments across all policy areas.
- Work with the Citizens Engagement Manager to identify opportunities to bring Adult and Young Food Ambassadors into policy activities and research.
- Represent the Food Foundation and present our work in external events and meetings with relevant audiences and the media.
- Budgets and fundraising
- Administer grants which support our projects and ensure that funders are kept well informed, receive timely reports and that budgets are kept on track.
- Maintain good relationships with funders according to their requirements and provide input to proposals and funding bids.
Communications and campaigns
- Develop a comprehensive approach to dissemination of our policy outputs so they reach our intended audiences.
- Act as a local/regional media spokesperson, brief journalists, and respond to media queries.
- Contribute policy and evidence expertise to support campaign delivery.
- Contribute policy expertise to press releases, newsletters, web copy, podcasts and blogs.
- Support the maintenance of website pages related to project areas.
- Draft social media posts and newsletters.
Personal Profile
Technical skills:
- Knowledge and understanding of the food system, food and nutrition and/or health policy and policy levers for change.
- Strong knowledge of the mechanics of the UK policy-making landscape, including the workings of Westminster and Whitehall.
- Proven experience in synthesising evidence and using evidence to make a case for change.
- Proven experience in writing reports and briefings for different audiences, with the ability to explain complex and highly nuanced subject matter in plain English.
- Previous experience working in a policy role, refining policy asks and communicating these with different stakeholders
- Excellent analytic skills and close attention to detail.
Personal skills:
- Proven experience in budget management, project management and reporting to funders.
- Proven experience in managing multiple projects concurrently to tight deadlines and prioritising workload.
- Strong interpersonal skills and experience working collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
- Strong presentation skills and confidence in speaking to external audiences.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
- Ability to problem-solve and manage risk.
- Ability to work independently and manage own time effectively.
- Ability to build strong relationships with all members of the team.
- Open to giving and receiving challenging viewpoints.
- Resilience and tenacity whilst recognising the need for self-awareness and the impact of actions on others and the organisation.
- Willingness to travel for project meetings and dissemination events.
- A confident networker who enjoys building connections and relationships with new people.
This job description is intended as an outline indicator of general areas of activity only. The Food Foundation is a small charity and as such all staff are expected to vary their duties as necessary to meet the needs of the organisation.
Our vision is a sustainable food system which delivers health and wellbeing for all.



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The British Academy – the UK’s national body for the humanities and social sciences - is seeking an International Programmes Officer to join our International Funding department, providing key support in the delivery of activities within the portfolio of funding schemes.
The role
The British Academy’s international team promotes and supports international collaboration and mobility, develops and maintains links with sister academies, international organisations and other partners overseas, and leverages the expertise of Fellows and award-holders to further the Academy’s reach, impact and influence internationally.
The Academy’s international programmes are multi-year endeavours which entail a wide array of activities. This can range from providing research funding to talented individuals in the UK and overseas, to informing international policy and public debates, to using the Academy’s convening power to showcase the value of international and interdisciplinary collaborations. These activities are designed to address today’s global challenges and ensure that the UK maintains its place as a world-leader in the social sciences and humanities.
You will work in a team of 19 to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of the Academy’s programmes with a focus on a few specific programmes, which will be determined after appointment. Working closely with an International Programmes Manager and the wider International Funding Team, you will support the full lifecycle of our funding programmes from scheme set-up and application assessment to award monitoring and financial oversight. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, stakeholder engagement, and contributing to meaningful research impact on a global scale.
You will bring excellent communication skills, a positive and flexible approach, and a genuine interest in supporting research internationally. You will ideally have previous experience in grant management, pre- or post-award management or experience in the academic or funding landscape. You will have strong attention to detail, work collaboratively, and be able to problem-solve while successfully prioritising and re-prioritising tasks. In return, you’ll join a supportive team working at the heart of the UK’s national academy for the humanities and social sciences, with opportunities to develop your skills and expertise.
If you are motivated to deliver high‑quality programmes, build strong professional relationships, and support the global research community, we would love to hear from you.
About the Academy
The British Academy is the UK’s national body for the humanities and social sciences, established by Royal Charter in 1902. We mobilise these disciplines to understand the world and shape a brighter future. Today’s complex challenges can only be resolved by deepening our insight into people, culture, and societies. With a Fellowship of around 1700 leading national and international academics, the Academy invests in researchers and projects across the UK and overseas; engages the public with fresh thinking and debates; and brings together scholars, government, business, and civil society to influence policy.
The Academy currently has five directorates: Communications & Marketing; Development; Policy; Research; and Resources, plus a small Governance & Fellowship Team. We have increased staffing in the last 12 months and expect to continue to grow this year.
Working at the Academy
Our senior management team have worked with staff to foster a culture of collaboration, respect, and empathy, in which all contributions are recognised as we work towards our common goals. Our people strategy and working practices focus on building strengths and sharing insights, with learning & development, wellbeing, and equality, diversity & inclusion at the centre of how we operate as an organisation. Investing in our staff and encouraging a healthy work/life balance is central to our success, as we move forward and continue to grow. Find out more about the British Academy, including our Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Statement.
Terms and conditions
The British Academy is based at 10-11, Carlton House Terrace, London SW1, a Grade 1 listed building. We offer a competitive benefits package including a 35-hour working week, with hours and location worked flexibly under our hybrid-working policy; 34 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays; a subsidised canteen and an excellent occupational pension.
How to apply
We use Applied for our recruitment. Applied aims to overcome unconscious bias in recruiting. Instead of using CVs, candidates are asked to answer questions that test skills needed for the role. The responses are then anonymised and reviewed in a random order by members of the hiring panel.
To find out more and apply, please visit our website via the 'Apply' button.
Closing date: Midday on 30 April 2026.
Interviews for this role are currently scheduled for 14 May 2026, but this may be subject to change.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, reflecting our commitment to a diverse and inclusive working environment, equal opportunity and addressing under-representation. We will make reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants and offer an interview to those meeting the minimum selection criteria.
Contract type: Permanent
Salary: £60,000 - £65,000
Hours: Full Time - 37.5 hours per week
Essex & Herts Air Ambulance, unlike NHS emergency services, is a charity. The free life-saving service is provided 24/7 by helicopters and by rapid response vehicles.
Each critical care team consists of a pilot and co-pilot, a pre-hospital care doctor and a critical care paramedic.
They can be rushed to the scene with life-saving support equipment to deliver advanced clinical care, usually only available in the hospital emergency department.
Once stabilised, the patient will be conveyed to the most appropriate hospital by air or land.
Without access to National Lottery funding and with only limited support from Government, we rely upon the generosity and goodwill of the people and businesses of Essex and Hertfordshire to remain operational and keep saving lives…we can’t fly without you!
Job purpose:
The Head of Marketing and Communications plays a pivotal strategic role in shaping, and delivering compelling brand, marketing and communications strategies that deepen audience engagement and support Essex & Herts Air Ambulance's income growth ambitions.
The postholder will head up a high-performing and multi-disciplined team across marketing, PR, digital, brand, content and internal communications within a dynamic, fast-paced charity. They will provide visionary direction, making the most of planned and reactive opportunities to enhance public trust, support ambitions across fundraising and retail, foster meaningful community engagement, and amplify the charity's lifesaving impact.
Summary of duties and responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership
- Develop and lead an integrated, organisation-wide marketing and communications strategy aligned with long-term organisational goals, driving brand strength, engagement and supporting income growth ambitions of the fundraising, philanthropy and retail teams.
- Provide inspiring leadership, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, continuous improvement, accountability and high performance.
- Deliver effective line management to the team, strengthening career pathways through structured development and robust succession planning.
- Play an active and influential role as a member of the Fundraising & Marketing leadership team, contributing to income and supporter growth strategies, leading projects and strategic initiatives.
- Ensure high-quality delivery through external partners, including suppliers, contractors and freelancers.
- Use insight, data and audience segmentation to inform strategic decisions and shape impact campaigns.
- Act as an advisor to the Executive Team and the Senior Leadership Team on brand strategy, reputation management, marketing performance, risk and crisis communications.
Brand & Reputation Management
- Evolve, and protect the organisation’s brand identity, deepening public trust, visibility and emotional connection with key audiences.
- Ensure consistent and high-quality brand application across all channels, materials, and stakeholder touchpoints.
- Oversee media relations, crisis communications and reputation management, providing confident leadership in high-risk or high-profile situations.
- Steward the charity’s visual identity, tone of voice and brand architecture across both the charity and retail operations.
- Champion authentic storytelling rooted in lived experience and demonstrable impact, respecting dignity and safeguarding principles.
Marketing, Digital and Communications Strategy
- Design and deliver a multi-year Marketing, Communications and Digital Strategy aligned with organisational priorities and future growth ambitions.
- Lead the organisation’s digital strategy, covering website performance, SEO, paid advertising, AI, analytics and digital innovation.
- Shape county-level marketing and engagement plans that enable regional fundraising, community engagement and partnership development.
- Ensure high-quality content production across all channels, including social media, film, print and editorial.
- Lead proactive media relations and news generation that build credibility and articulate the charity’s life-saving impact with accuracy and integrity.
- Lead values-led external affairs activity, engaging MPs, stakeholders and regional media while stewarding crisis response with calm, transparent, and timely messaging.
- Drive data-led digital marketing through segmented supporter journeys and integrated campaigns that deliver income and engagement targets, embedding performance reporting to drive continual improvement
Internal Communications
- Develop and deliver an internal communications strategy that strengthens transparency, fosters employee engagement and reinforces the charity’s culture and values.
- Partner with HR and senior leaders to communicate key initiatives and strategic priorities with clarity and impact.
- Collaborate across departments to ensure internal messaging aligns with and amplifies organisational priorities.
Budget & Performance Management
- Lead departmental budget setting, reforecasting, and resource planning, maximising return on investment across all activity.
- Oversee robust performance tracking, evaluation and benchmarking frameworks to drive continual improvement and inform strategic decision-making.
- Ensure full compliance with relevant regulations, including GDPR, advertising codes, fundraising and brand licensing requirements.
Other Duties
- Work occasional evenings and weekends as needed, including being on the out-of-hours on-call rota.
- Carry out other duties that may arise in line with the broad remit of the post.
- Maintain professional competencies through continuous professional development.
The Package
Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 per annum
As a valued member of the charity team, you will have access to a wider range of benefits including:
- 27 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, increasing to 28 days with length of service
- Contributory pension scheme, with minimum 6% employer contribution, plus an annual pension review
- Occupational sick pay from day one employment
- Free access to an Employee Assistance Programme (plus immediate family)
- Access to Cycle to Work through salary sacrifice
- Discounts at a variety of retailers via Blue Light Card
More information and how to apply
The closing date for applications is 26th April 2026
First interviews will take place during w/c 4th May in person at North Weald.
Please note that your application form will be used for shortlisting, so please ensure everything you wish to include is covered in the form.
This position is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The successful candidate will be required to undergo a Basic DBS check as a condition of employment.
If you would like an informal chat about the role, please contact us directly and we will organise a time to speak to one of the team.
Disclaimer: Essex & Herts Air Ambulance reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date if a high number of applications are received. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unfortunately unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
EHAAT is a charity which provides vital life-saving care to critically ill and injured patients across Essex, Hertfordshire and the surrounding areas.

Lloyds Bank Foundation
Strategic Communications Lead
Starting Salary: £60,139
Contract: Full-time, 18-month Fixed Term Contract (we are open to conversations about flexibility - so please ask)
Location: London-based role with expectation of hybrid working from our London office
About Lloyds Bank Foundation
Lloyds Bank Foundation for England and Wales is an independent charitable foundation, backed by Lloyds Banking Group and the people within it. We want everyone to be in a good place - personally, in a home that’s a good place to live, and in a community that’s a good place to belong.
We play our role by connecting and catalysing community-led change, providing the money, time, tools and connections that build organisations’ capacity and capability, to make people’s lives better and their communities stronger.
We back people and communities across England and Wales, to make that happen, because when you back brilliant people, brilliant things happen. Our communities are full of ambitious, energetic and determined people stepping up to make their neighbours’ lives better and their communities grow stronger. Day in, day out.
About the Role
This is a key role supporting the transformation of communications across the Foundation. You will help shape how we engage, inspire and connect with priority audiences, ensuring our messaging is clear, consistent and impactful.
As Strategic Communications Lead, you will play a central role in evolving how we communicate - strengthening our organisational narrative and supporting a shift towards more proactive engagement with new audiences, including colleagues across Lloyds Banking Group and wider stakeholders.
This is a hands-on role with strategic influence. You will support the development of communications campaigns, processes and ways of working, while leading the delivery of the Foundation’s new website as a core part of our digital transformation.
About You
We are looking for someone with strong experience in strategic communications, campaigns or content-led roles, ideally within a complex organisation. You will bring experience of supporting organisational change through communications, alongside strong digital and project delivery skills.
You will be confident working across teams, managing external suppliers, and developing clear, engaging messaging for different audiences.
A commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging is essential.
How to Apply
Please click ‘Apply’ to be redirected to our website, where you can download the Candidate Information Pack and find details of how to apply.
For an informal conversation about the role and application process, please contact our recruitment partner, Atkinson HR via the information in the Candidate pack.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
We hold Disability Confident Employer status (Level 2) and are working towards full status by 2027. If you are a disabled applicant and your CV and application answers clearly demonstrate that you meet the essential criteria, we will invite you to interview.
We are committed to building a diverse team that reflects the communities we work with. We actively welcome applications from people under-represented in the charity sector, including Black, Asian and minoritised ethnic communities, disabled people, and those with lived experience of the issues our funded charities address.
Key Dates
Closing Date: Midday, Monday 25th May 2026
Optional Q&A Session: Wednesday 6th May 2026 at 09:00-10:00
First Interview: Thursday 4th June 2026
Second Interview: Tuesday 16th June 2026
We support small, local and specialist charities across England and Wales.


St Mary-le-Bow is seeking a creative and organised Events and Marketing Officer to support the launch and ongoing promotion of a new Thursday evening public talk series and a regular Compline service, designed to engage City workers and visitors to the Square Mile, alongside marketing and promotion to grow congregational attendance at regular and festival services and events. The role will focus on planning, promoting, and delivering high-quality events that connect faith, culture, and contemporary life, while raising the profile of St Mary-le-Bow as a welcoming spiritual and intellectual centre in the City of London.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
“The go-to organisation for a public health perspective”.
(Senior UK Government official)
The Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH) is the representative body for Directors of Public Health in the UK. It has a rich heritage, with its origins dating back more than 160 years and is a collaborative organisation working in partnership with others to maximise the voice for public health.
We are now seeking a new Chief Executive Officer to lead the organisation through the next phase of its evolution, maintaining and building upon its established reputation and influence. The role requires a wide-ranging set of skills, capabilities and experience, proven leadership and credibility at the highest level. The successful candidate will have strong negotiating and influencing skills, and the ability to work independently, with board-level accountability, and be expected to develop and sustain extensive national networks across local authorities, the NHS, the voluntary sector and central Government. Possessing an adaptability in working practice together with a self-motivated, proactive approach that performs well under pressure, the successful candidate will be educated to Masters level with ongoing study in public health. In addition, they should have senior management training or equivalent experience and a clear record of continuing professional development. Experience should include at least five years in the public health environment, including in policy development, plus a minimum of three years in operational, financial and resource management.
Accountable to our Board of Trustees and the wider membership, the new CEO will develop the strategic direction of the Association and lead the organisation to deliver a rolling medium-term Strategic Business Plan, balanced budgets and effective governance in compliance with company and charity law. An ability to prioritise planned and reactive work programmes to meet the needs of our membership is required, alongside the sourcing and delivery of timely bids for external funding together with the management of staff and resources to ensure value for money and staff wellbeing.
The post holder will support the President, Vice‑President, Board and ADPH Council by applying public health knowledge through teaching, coaching, publishing and presenting as appropriate, maintaining a personal programme of continuing professional development, and be expected to uphold the Association’s values of members first, excellence, collaboration, inclusion and professionalism. Occasional travel, throughout the UK, and flexibility for occasional evening or weekend work will also be necessary.
To apply, submit a CV and a covering letter outlining your leadership experience, strategic achievements and vision for supporting Directors of Public Health across the UK.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Senior Media & Campaigns Officer
We are seeking a proactive, media-savvy Senior Media & Campaigns Officer to deliver impactful campaigns that drive change and influence national conversations.
Position: Senior Media & Campaigns Officer
Salary: £30,000 - £35,907 per annum, Plus £3000 London Allowance
Location: London (hybrid, minimum 2 days in the office)
Hours: Full-time
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 30th April 2026
About the Role
This is a key role within a communications and campaigns team focused on raising profile, influencing decision-makers and delivering meaningful change. You will play a central part in shaping and delivering creative campaigns, with a strong focus on media relations and public engagement.
Key responsibilities include:
- Planning and delivering integrated campaigns across digital and offline channels
- Drafting press releases, briefings and compelling campaign content
- Managing media enquiries and building relationships with journalists
- Supporting campaign strategy development and identifying opportunities to influence policy and public debate
- Creating engaging supporter actions using campaign platforms
- Monitoring and evaluating campaign and media performance
- Coordinating internal and external stakeholders to deliver campaigns effectively
- Managing campaign data and ensuring compliance with GDPR
About You
You will be an enthusiastic and driven communicator with a strong understanding of media and campaigning.
You will bring:
- Experience in media relations, campaigns or communications roles
- Strong writing skills with the ability to communicate complex issues clearly
- Confidence working with data, systems and campaign platforms
- Excellent project management and organisational skills
- Ability to build relationships and work collaboratively across teams
- A proactive approach with the confidence to generate ideas and respond to fast-moving issues
- Knowledge of how to influence decision-makers and shape public conversations
- Understand how social media and digital channels can be effectively used to amplify campaigns
Experience within the charity or public sector, or working on social impact issues, would be beneficial but not essential.
About the Organisation
You will be joining a values-led organisation committed to improving lives and driving meaningful social change. The team works collaboratively to influence public attitudes, shape policy and ensure that important issues remain high on the national agenda.
Other roles you may have experience of could include; Media Officer, Campaigns Officer, Communications Officer, Public Affairs Officer, PR Officer, External Affairs Officer
Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client – Not For Profit People. #INDNFP
Using Anonymous Recruitment
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Head of Public Affairs
Over the past 2 years, GuildHE has been transforming into the voice for distinctive higher education providers, building our brand on the principle that diversity is necessary for a healthy and vibrant higher education sector. We have a new look, a renewed energy, and a bold vision for the future of distinctive institutions. Now, we need the final piece of the puzzle: our first-ever Head of Public Affairs.
This is a landmark appointment for us. As a newly-created role following our recent rebranding, you’ll be building our external presence, taking our fresh identity and the work we’ve undertaken so far to the next level as we seek to double-down on our high-impact advocacy and engagement work.
As our inaugural Head of Public Affairs, you will have a unique mandate to shape the way GuildHE interacts with the world, where you can:
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Own the Narrative: Take our new brand and shape the 'GuildHE voice' across Westminster, the media, and the wider HE sector.
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Build the Blueprint: You will have the autonomy to design our engagement frameworks from scratch—working with the Director of Policy and Strategy to decide how we influence policy and how we best champion the value of specialist education.
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Create a Legacy: Because this is a brand-new headcount, every success will be yours to claim. You are here to build a function that will help define our influence for the next decade.
Who we’re looking for
We’re looking for someone who will champion diversity in higher education. From world-leading arts and agricultural institutions to large and distinctive HE providers who serve their students, industries and communities in innovative ways, you will find the common threads that bind our members and weave them into a compelling national story. You aren’t just representing institutions; you’re representing a vision of a more varied, vibrant educational landscape.
We’re looking for pioneers, who are energised by the phrase, “we haven’t done that before.” We’ve done the work on our look and feel—now we need you to provide the megaphone. If you’re a strategist who loves the 'start-up' energy of building and expanding functions within a respected, established body, we want to hear from you.
This this is the right job for you? Please send a cover letter explaining that to us (max 2 pgs) and a CV by the deadline.
Application closing date: May 22
Interviews: June 3-4
Please submit the cover letter (2 pg maximum) telling us why you're right for this job, and a CV.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: Partnerships Officer
Duration: Permanent
Hours: Full time – 36 hours per week (job share/part-time considered)
Salary: £32,700 per annum, plus pension and benefits
Location: Homebased
Overall job purpose
The post-holder will play a key role within the Initiatives and Partnerships team, working with regional teams to develop and implement proposals to expand use of historic churches in our existing estate and, on occasion, working with other heritage and community groups to deliver their own projects via consultancy or partnership work.
They will manage a programme of work that will include a number of site-specific projects and national initiatives across multiple sites, as well as from time to time working with third parties on partnership or consultancy projects.
The Partnerships Officer will support regional teams and communities to scope and develop projects, supporting feasibility, options and project development work as well as business planning, project management and funding. The post-holder will also work closely with colleagues in conservation and regional teams to make sure that impacts on both areas are fully considered, whilst in tandem seeking to maximise opportunities to expand and increase commercial activity, income and ultimately profitability.
We have recently published our TRUST values, which outline the behaviours and expectations that act as our foundations at CCT. We have attached the pack, outlining each value, which we will also be using as part of our shortlisting and interview process to find the right candidates that align with our values.
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 9am on Sunday 10 May 2026.
The interviews will take place in Northampton on Wednesday 27 May 2026. Please note that the interview date and location have been specifically chosen according to the availability of the panel.
Please note: As part of our recruitment process, we undertake candidate psychometric testing, you will receive an email following your application submission asking you to complete a series of activities.
All successful applicants will be subject to a basic DBS, credit check, references and right to work checks.
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.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.